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Amanda Powers
Amanda Powers
Owner & Lead Planner

Woman-owned

We speak English

Ease your mind on your wedding planning journey by partnering up with Wild Garden Weddings & Events (formerly The Crafts & Cocktails Co.), a wedding planning company in Sarasota & Tampa, FL. Owner & Planner, Amanda & Wedding Planner, Melissa want to help you during this process and allow you to enjoy the journey.

Amanda has a passion for wedding planning and loves listening to couples' stories and turning their visions into reality. She obtained a degree in event management from the University of Central Florida to improve her skills and help her in her career. Her devotion to helping people is shown in the hard work she has put in to get to this stage. Amanda continues to work tirelessly on every project she starts and always delivers a fantastic party.

Melissa joined in 2025 and has brought her attention to detail and love for love. She also attended University of Central Florida and has a degree in Hospitality Management. Her passion for florals & décor combined with her "whatever it takes" attitude make her a great planner for any couple.

Wild Garden Weddings has an array of different options you can choose from for wedding assistance. Amanda & Melissa offer a complimentary consultation to get to know you, discuss your event needs, and answer your questions. During your scheduled meetings, your event planner can give you advice on vendors, décor & design, ways to save money, timelines, and anything else you might not have even thought of! Amanda & Melissa can also provide non-package consulting for those who just need a bit of extra help with their planning.

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What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,875

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of Wild Garden Weddings

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Crafts & Cocktails, led by Amanda and Melissa, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Amanda was praised for her care, responsiveness, and ability to handle unexpected challenges with ease. Clients appreciated their attention to detail, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. The team's professionalism, creativity, and dedication earned them high recommendations from satisfied customers, making them a valuable choice for a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

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Crafts & Cocktails, led by Amanda and Melissa, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Amanda was praised for her care, responsiveness, and ability to handle unexpected challenges with ease. Clients appreciated their attention to detail, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. The team's professionalism, creativity, and dedication earned them high recommendations from satisfied customers, making them a valuable choice for a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience.

Joann
Joann Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We Adore Crafts & Cocktails!

BOOK Crafts & Cocktails NOW, you won't regret it! Amanda and Melissa went above and beyond for us from day one and we can't thank them enough for helping make our day so special. We used their Day of Coordination option and it was a godsend to my perfectionistic soul. I really wanted to find someone who could help me take care of the nitty gritty details so I could fully immerse and enjoy our wedding day. They help you think of and answer all the questions... even the ones you don't even know you have. Our family and friends adored them and were equally amazed by all the heart and soul they put into our wedding. The Crafts & Cocktails team is worth every penny! They make you feel like you are their one and only priority. They took our vision of an intimate backyard/in home wedding and made it more beautiful, personalized, and perfect than we ever imagined it could be. We can't thank and recommend them enough!!
Larance
Larance Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amanda and Melissa are fantastic!

Our beach wedding was beautiful. Melissa was our wonderful officiant and Amanda kept everything moving flawlessly and everyone on point. She is organized and responsive to emails and texts and helped with suggestions for all the final details. The decorations were lovely and she worked hard to give us a spectacular day and experience. I HIGHLY recommend these girls!! Thank you! A+
Samii
Samii Sent on 11/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book NOW!!

Amanda is absolutely amazing! She’s caring, personable, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Any time I’ve needed her, she’s been there without hesitation. When we hit a bump in the road with our wedding, she was the first person I called—she calmed me down, immediately jumped into action, and somehow came up with an even better solution than I had planned. I’m so incredibly grateful for her support and guidance. Amanda has been my rock through this entire planning process, and I couldn’t imagine doing it without her. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will be there every step of the way, she’s the one!
Ben
Ben Sent on 03/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amanda Nailed It!

Thank you so much for making this event go so smoothly! All of the vendors and people behind the scenes kept complimenting you and how organized the evening was. THANKS!
Jason
Jason Sent on 03/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

organized and great at communication

I was hired by this wedding planner as a vender and I had a great experience.
L
Lindsey Sent on 02/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Day of wedding coordinator

Amanda was our day of wedding planner and was amazing. Even all my vendors commented to me that she was outstanding, friendly, and on her game. She was easy to get along with, text or email with quick responses, and very organized. If we were to get married again, Amanda would be my first go to for planning
A
Aaron Sent on 02/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amanda is amazing!

Amanda is simply phenomenal! She is flexible, creative, and keeps everything on track. She has an awesome personality and has wonderful ideas that make the day perfect! Her professionalism and expertise brings everything together in a seamless way. Would definitely recommend. 5 stars for her and her team!!
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Planning Parter You Could Ask For

As a bride who prides herself on being the planner of any social circle I'm in, I'm so grateful I had Craft and Cocktails help in planning my wedding. Amanada is so thorough, has great insights, and will support your vision for your big day. On the day of our wedding, Amanda worked her magic and everything ran smoothly and my husband and I were able to enjoy our day and spend it with loved ones. Crafts and Cocktails is worth the investment to turn your vision for your wedding into a reality and give you an ease of mind for your wedding day.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Amanda Powers
Amanda Powers
Owner & Lead Planner
Melissa Van Lengen
Melissa Van Lengen
Wedding & Event Planner

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