Skip to main content
Weddings

After the Engagement Wedding Planning Reviews

After the Engagement Wedding Planning

After the Engagement Wedding Planning

Escondido, CA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 121 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
121 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
96% Recommended by couples

Awards

121
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
  • Emily
    Emily F. Sent on 05/23/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The best of the best

    The only regret I have with wedding planning is not hiring Courtney sooner. Seriously if you are considering hiring a planner (which you should) you absolutely NEED Courtney and her team part of your wedding.

    We hired Courtney later in the wedding planning process when we had to shift our original plan, and she jumped in right away and didn't miss a beat. She is a pro, she knows what you need before you even ask, she always gives her honest opinion (spoiler alert she's always right TRUST her), and she is just a great person that you want to have around you and part of your wedding. Every idea we had Courtney made come to life. She made us feel like true VIPs and like we were her only client. She truly puts her heart into everything she does and made us feel so incredibly loved, special, and taken care of.

    She has incredible resources, whether it's her vendor list, her team, or her incredibly organized documents and questionnaires. You can tell she spends A LOT of time getting to know each of her couples, their vision, and she will stop at nothing to make sure their wedding is magic.

    We were also so lucky to work with Courtney's team, Johnny, Amanda, and Thomas and they are all so incredible too. They were all so much fun to work with, and were ready to handle anything (groom ripped his pants 5 min before the wedding? After the engagement didn't even flinch, they sprung into action to remedy the situation as quickly and calmly as they could)


    I could go on and on and on, but you get the idea. Hire After The Engagement, they are SO worth the investment. It was the best money we could have spent on our wedding. Our wedding was truly magical, and I know it's because of Courtney.
  • Kimberly
    Kimberly Sent on 05/15/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Truly invaluable!!!

    After interviewing several wedding planners, we knew immediately after meeting Courtney that we had to have her on our team.. and we are SO incredibly lucky that we did. Courtney gave us everything we dreamed of and more. The planning, execution, and our entire weekend was seamless from start to finish. If you are considering Courtney, book her now. I promise you will not regret it. Here's why..

    First off, Courtney is extremely honest. She is not afraid to give her invaluable opinion based on years of experience, and will literally be at your every command (we could not get over how quick she was to respond to us with everything!). I can't tell you how many times Courtney put things into perspective for us and made decisions easy. She is 100% there to tell it like it is AND make your dreams come true too.

    Secondly, if you want an epic, one-of-a-kind, FUN, and gorgeous wedding, Courtney is your girl. Her style is impeccable and so is her vision.

    Courtney helped narrow down our wedding location based on our vision of our dream wedding. She was able to show us a variety of different venues, all unique to one another, and all within our price range. She is also very realistic about price ranges and is NOT commission based! She knows how to stay within your range and will not push you to spend a cent more.

    Courtney also had a vendor list of literally EVERYTHING we were looking for from the basics like photographers, videographers, florals, cake, signage, etc. to way more specific things like boba tea vendors and lion dance performers.. and if there wasn't already someone she had worked with and recommended, she would find someone almost immediately to introduce to us.

    Third, our entire weekend went so incredibly smoothly. Everyone warns you that there will always be something that inevitably goes wrong at your wedding. It didn't happen to us. And if it did, we were totally unaware of it because Courtney was on it IMMEDIATELY.

    Lastly, it's been 7 months since our wedding and we are still having friends and family reach out about how SPECIAL our wedding was. How it was the most fun and unique wedding they had ever been to and how it will forever be something they cherish. As a bride and groom hosting a wedding, that is all we could have ever wished for. Yes, it is about us and our union, but it's just as much about your guests experience too.

    Courtney is a dream to work with and we are honestly forever grateful to her. I wish we could plan an annual anniversary party with her just to be able to live it over again and again and again.

    LOVE YOU, COURTNEY!!
    Kim & Web
  • S
    Sara L. Sent on 07/31/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    There's a reason she has 120 5 STAR reviews!!

    And it's because she's the BEST!

    Courtney is a master wedding planner. Courtney is calm, cool, confident- all traits you want the leader of your big day to be. She took the storybook vision I had for my wedding day & implemented it IRL with her wedding mood board (which i HIGHLY recommend you add on)! She knows her shit & she knows all the right things to do & say if a diaster hits- which for us 3 days before our wedding it did BUT Courtney resolved the issue & the event went on swimmingly without any issues! THAT is the kind of wedding planner you want for your big day.

    Courtney's team is also PHENOMENAL. Johnny has my entire heart. He is SO fun, bubbly, kind & accommodating. Everyone on her team just went above & beyond to ensure our wedding day was everything we wanted it to be.
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • E
    Erik L. Sent on 08/27/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Perfection.

    Courtney and her team were perfect. Full stop. From start to finish, they exuded calm, professionalism, and creativity. She took the stress out of wedding planning and made sure, at every step, that our vision was centered and our worries addressed. Day-of, our coordinator Thomas navigated what might have been nightmare scenarios (i.e., a surprise visit from EMTs) with grace and humor. We honestly cannot imagine our wedding without them.

    And separately, let us just add that as a same-sex couple, we cannot overstate how fucking fabulous it was to work with a planner who gets it. Courtney helped us hone a vision for a wedding that was perfectly us––not just a sanitized, same-sex version of a straight wedding. She guided us as we identified traditions that worked for us, discarded those that didn’t, and dreamt up fun ways to stitch it all together.
  • L
    Leslie S. Sent on 04/04/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best decision you will make

    Courtney guided us through TWO YEARS of wedding planning. She navigated planning a large-scale event through ever-changing COVID guidelines and restrictions, without ever panicking or losing her cool. She clearly presented us with the facts of every situation, recommended options and offered her expert opinion, but always allowed us to make a decision on our own. The entire team was extremely organized, responsive, and incredibly helpful. Also, depending on the package you get, you have access to her planning software, which allowed us to stay organized and on track throughout the entire process. She knows how to assemble an A-team of wedding vendor professionals, with an emphasis on professional, and has an extensive network throughout the Palm Springs area. Each vendor treated us as family, making sure we were well-taken care of and helped make the day even more special than we ever could have imagined. I think it really speaks volumes of this team when each person we worked with independently raved about Courtney, saying that she was their favorite planner to work with. Courtney and her team saw to it that the entire weekend was executed flawlessly. We even had MULTIPLE people come to us and say our wedding was better than their own! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with After the Engagement, we love Courtney and her team so much!!!
  • Sopheap
    Sopheap Sent on 10/12/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Hands Down... The Best Planner in Palm Springs and Beyond!

    Fritz and I came across Courtney from After the Engagement who was highly recommended by our Palm Springs venue! Courtney is THE QUEEN when it comes to wedding planning, seeing how she's overcome the atrocities of the pandemic with the wedding industry, she just DELIVERS!!!! As soon as we browsed her website, we knew she was the planner for us! Anyone that is questioning whether a planner is worth it, BELIEVE ME AND DO YOURSELF A FAVOR.. HIRE COURTNEY!! Her professionalism, her knowledge of all the venues and what they will/won't allow will help guide and save you the headache of trying to navigate the planning process alone. She is very quick to respond to emails when she isn't tending to weddings, her list of vendors made the planning process super easy for us. Having the dream team of vendors for your wedding is just so special and made our big day flawless. No wedding will be perfect, but I can truly say our big day was PERFECT thanks to Courtney & Thomas and the vendor friends she trusts most! Such an amazing day we will never forget! Also, go and follow her on IG for additional content! We love our Queen, Courtney! You da real MVP!

    xoxo,
    Freeps
  • A
    Ashley Sent on 05/03/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best decision I've made during the planning process

    Courtney and her team are an absolute treasure in the wedding world. I honestly don't know where I would be without them. I am a current bride/client of After the Engagement and they really do live up to all the 5-star/Excellent reviews on here. Planning a wedding during a global pandemic adds an extra layer of stress and Courtney has been an absolute asset to keeping my sanity. She is an extremely seasoned professional and highly regarded among vendors and others in the industry which speaks volumes. Everything she does is with the utmost professionalism: her response time is quick, her answers are thorough, and her input/decisions have proven to be invaluable. Her expertise in planning weddings in the Palm Springs area takes a lot of the blocking and tackling since she is so familiar with all the venues and vendors so you spend less time figuring out how many gas grills you need and more time focusing on the personal details of your wedding. At times I truly feel like I am the only bride she is working with because of the individualized attention. Lastly, depending on the package you buy, you have access to her wedding planning software which keeps you on track with a very complete checklist and timeline of all the details and minutia necessary for a flawless wedding - so for those who may be less organized (me), this is essential. Thank you Courtney and your team for all the hard work you guys have put in so far in what is a very challenging time.
  • L
    Lori L. Sent on 11/07/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    LOVE Courtney Tibbets/ After The Engagement

    From the first call my daughter and I had with Courtney, I appreciated her candor, and experience. Many planners take kick-backs from vendors they recommend, and this is not something she finds acceptable, and I loved her honesty about that. She offers different packages, and in our case, we created the overall theme, while she offered suggestions which was extremely helpful. We communicated with Courtney for several months before the wedding, she always responded quickly and had such a great attitude even as our ideas changed throughout the process. She reviewed all vendor contracts, ensured hotel rules and regulations were followed, and made sure we and our vendors stayed on track with timing, covering all of the bases, and had respect for our budget. She is very detail oriented, organized, straightforward, flexible, fun, creative, and professional. There is no question hiring her made all the difference in the overall success of my daughters wedding! I had complete confidence in her and her team as they ran the show at our welcome event, and the day of the wedding, so we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. I highly recommend using Courtney and her team. She was the calm in the storm throughout, I am extremely grateful for all that they did to make my daughters wedding dreams come true!
  • Scott
    Scott G. Sent on 02/21/2020
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Rational Mind You Need

    When we first started planning our wedding, I asked my now wife "Why do we need a wedding planner? We can organize the ceremony." As you might have guessed, that hubris eventually gave way to reality, Not only do you desperately need a wedding planner, if you plan on doing anything original or fun, and you don't want to hate the process, you should hire Courtney and her team. As these other 5-star reviews make clear, Courtney is like picking Lebron James for your weekend basketball game. Pick Courtney and - if you listen to her - you are guaranteed to dominate.

    We wanted to throw out the playbook when it came to planning our wedding. And in many ways we did. But - thanks to Courtney - we found the perfect balance between the crazier things that were part of our original vision and still maintaining the character of a wedding. It was never - "oh no, that's a terrible idea." Instead it was, "That's a fun idea. What if we tried this variation?" We also have to thank - me in particular - Courtney for her patience with us during the planning process. I'm a bit of a procrastinator (case in point, our wedding was in November and I am just writing this review now :). But Courtney made it clear for us when we needed to make decisions and when not to panic because we hadn't yet. As others have mentioned, her connections with world-class vendors is a huge plus, especially if you are planning the wedding from afar, as we were.

    It was the week of the wedding where Courtney, with the help of her excellent assistant Thomas, really shined. We were, to put it mildly, stressed leading up to the wedding day. But all that stress washed away when we saw Courtney work at the rehearsal. Once I saw her in control, I knew everything was going to be all right. And i was right. The wedding was a huge hit.

    So a very big thank you to Courtney and her team. Be smart and hire her as early as possible. It's worth it.

  • Samantha
    Samantha M. Sent on 04/23/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Everything I needed and more

    I was referred to Courtney and her team from a friend of a friend. My fiance and I had recently moved to Australia and were trying to plan a wedding in San Diego. I'm so glad we had Courtney by our side during this experience. I have two memories that stick out for me: 1) Courtney accompanied my parents and sister to our tasting with MIHO (YOU MUST HIRE THEM AS WELL) and guided them throughout the whole process. It was amazing to hear how much they enjoyed her company and advice throughout the tasting. They still rave about how great she is :). It made me feel so good to know they were integrated into the experience. 2) At the rehearsal, Courtney pulled me aside as I had a very panicked look on my face and asked what I was worried about. I listed everything that made me feel overwhelmed and she basically took it as a checklist and completely removed it from my shoulders. I remember the exact feeling after the conversation - complete relief.

    I'm glad you found this page and I hope my review offers a glimpse into the true value Courtney and her team provided during our experience. There is no way I could have done this without her and the day I walked in to see our creation I wanted to cry because it went above and beyond what I thought was possible.
  • Rachel
    Rachel Sent on 11/21/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Spectacular

    Courtney is absolute magic. If you don't hire her, you're making a mistake. Lock this sh*t down faster than you did your fiancé because make no mistake, she is the best. Courtney and her team are kind of like if Beyonce and Elton John procreated (unlikely, I know... but imagine the possibilities). They're talented, completely fabulous, and masters of their craft. It's so rare to work with a vendor who's not only lovely but can also execute so flawlessly. Her and Johnny created, nurtured, and saw through the most incredible day of my husband and I's life. They have an almost insane level of attention to detail, can solve problems quickly and with grace, and work together in a way that makes your day seamless and spectacular. They are also the most well connected planners you'll meet, and their network of vendors who they have created longstanding relationships with will pay off for you in spades. They're kind of like a warm protective shield that surrounds you from day one all the way to the big day. In all seriousness, I am an insanely unorganized person with a terrible memory. The sheer volume of "quick question" emails I sent Courtney's way rivaled the rate at which the current president tweets - fu**ing absurd. Court handled it all like a champ. She always had a well thought out answer, and responded at a rate that set new land speed records. Our guests have been talking about the magic at our wedding for nearly 2 weeks now and we only have her and Johnny to thank for that. Hire these majestic land mermaids and buckle up, because you're about to have the greatest wedding of your life.
  • L
    Lexie L. Sent on 11/25/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Rockstar wedding planner!

    My mom and I had phone calls with multiple wedding planners to find the right fit, and we were so confident after speaking to Courtney I think I paid the deposit the very next day.. What sets Courtney apart is her experience (she had done multiple weddings at my venue in the past) as well as her professionalism.

    I had a heavy hand in the planning of the wedding but was SO incredibly grateful to have Courtney's knowledge of the industry to help guide me in my decision making. Also Courtney is incredibly responsive in her communication. When I say incredibly responsive, I mean I would send her an email 6 months before my wedding and she would answer it within 10 minutes and treat my concerns as if my wedding was the next day... she is that good.

    Our wedding weekend ran smoothly and I so appreciated Courtney, Jonny and Thomas' cool, calm demeanor. Expect them to wear dope outfits and be the zen you need on your big day. Much love to Courtney and the team - my mom, my husband and I are eternally grateful!!!
  • R
    Rachel G. Sent on 06/03/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The absolute BEST

    Courtney and her team are the absolute best in the business. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

    We did the "Big Day" package and it was exactly what we needed. Courtney provided expert guidance and advice as we navigated our own planning. Her knowledge and experience were unparalleled and her kindness and professionalism next level! Not only was she available to answer any / all questions for the 3 months leading to our big day, she responded immediately to every email and was always happy and available to chat on the phone if we needed. We honestly could not have done it without her! She also coordinated all our booked vendors and made sure we had everything we needed for our insurance etc.. Stuff I would never have even known to ask she had 100% covered and explained every step of the way!

    For our day-of coordination we were thrilled to have Johnny lead us through the day! Johnny absolutely MADE. THE. DAY. He was cool, calm and collected and ran our day schedule to perfection. It is a true talent to deal with families and friends on such an emotional day and keep it all on track and he did it with style and finesse! He solved every problem that arose: sorting a new cake stand when the one I had purchased was too small, getting us a shout wipe when I smudged makeup all over the groom's collar, rearranging the toasts last minute because we're crazy ! He had it all covered!

    Between the two of them they alleviated our planning stresses and made it a perfect worry-free day! We honestly could not have done it without them!
  • Catie
    Catie Sent on 05/19/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best Decision Ever!!

    We are obsessed with Courtney and her team at AtE. From the moment we talked to Courtney and asked her, "Are we crazy for planning a destination wedding in six months?" and she said "Definitely not!," we knew we were in good hands. From afar, she guided us confidently through a process we knew nothing about, making brilliant recommendations while also allowing us to live out our vision to the fullest. She never questioned or judged our ideas - rather, she enhanced each one with great suggestions and swift connections. Every single suggestion Courtney had was accurate - throughout the process, we found ourselves constantly saying "Of course it's right, Courtney recommended it!"

    Our friends and family thanked us for being so calm on our wedding day, and we told them all it was because Courtney and her team were on top of it. We couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day. When I got a scuff on my wedding dress, Courtney was there to buff it out with a Shout wipe. When my dad fell on the steps before the ceremony, Courtney practically was there to catch him (and never tell me about it! Don't worry, he was fine.). When we almost ran out of rosé, Johnny was there to ease the maid of honor's mind, assuring her he would make it work or get more - then he found an extra case. We're so grateful that Courtney and Johnny made our dreams come true. Don't question your gut - book AtE now!
  • D
    Daniel H. Sent on 02/27/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Worry-free Experience!

    Courtney and her team were fantastic! We always felt like they had our back throughout the whole process. And when the wedding started, we felt like her and her team kept things running smoothly and efficiently - which let us enjoy the night worry-free!
  • Hailey
    Hailey P. Sent on 02/25/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best day ever thanks to ATE!

    Words can not express how thankful we were that we chose Courtney and her team to be our wedding planner. She was super easy to work with and would have absolutely died without her. Right from the beginning I knew she could bring my vision to life. She was there every step of the way and responded right away with any email and texts from me asking a billion questions ! She put my mind at ease whenever a situation presented itself.
    Day of we had a couple obstacles that arose and she dealt with them as a true professional. Everything came out amazing and it was so fun having her and Johnny around. I can not say enough good things about both of them!!
    ATE has so much experience with venues and vendors in the PS area that it would be silly to hire anyone else but them!!
  • A
    Amanda Sent on 01/10/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Courtney was amazing!!! We could not have planned our destination wedding without her! We loved all of her vendor recommendations and she was so responsive to emails and answered all of my questions, even on Thanksgiving! On wedding day, she handled all of the details and logistics which made our day calm, relaxing, and so enjoyable. Our wedding was completely perfect because of Courtney!
  • R
    Rachel Sent on 03/13/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Courtney and her team were truly indispensable during the wedding planning process. I felt that communication was quick but thorough, and that Courtney was full of solutions and excellent referrals to help us move through many decisions along the way. Courtney’s energy is that of a pro: calm, collected, and always aware of the bigger picture for the day.
    We couldn’t have asked for a more well-connected and helpful team to make our wedding day a dream come true. Thank you!!
  • S
    Sarah Sent on 03/18/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Hiring Courtney and her team at After the Engagement was the BEST decision my husband and I made after we got engaged and started to plan our destination wedding in Palm Springs. I still remember the very first call we had with Courtney (before we decided to work with her), and how she explained the process, our options, and answered all our questions - we knew instantly we needed to work with her and could trust her to help us create one of the most special days of our lives. My husband and I live in New York, so thinking about planning a destination wedding from afar and under a year felt a bit daunting. But Courtney made us feel at ease and we knew we could count on her for every last detail. During the process, Courtney guided us every step of the way. We had to bring in every single vendor (florals, tables, chairs, lighting, etc) and Courtney was totally on point with every single vendor she recommended based on our budget and the vibe we were going for. Courtney is extremely easy-going, as a great sense of humor, and is so accommodating. We knew she truly listened to us. The day of our wedding we were blown away - she and her team exceeded our expectations (which were already very high!) and everything was absolutely PERFECT. She coordinated every last detail to make sure the day ran as smoothly as possible. It was a day I know we will never forget, and our friends and family are still telling us months later how our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to. We cannot thank Courtney and her team enough for their amazing work and support. We highly recommend After the Engagement to anyone looking to create a kick-ass wedding of their dreams!
  • R
    Rochelle Sent on 09/20/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    If you are planning a destination wedding in Southern California, I would highly recommend reaching out to Courtney before you get too far into the planning process.

    My husband and I live in Chicago but with family on both coasts decided to have a destination wedding near Pacific Beach in San Diego. Since we were unfamiliar with San Diego, we found researching vendors online was extremely overwhelming. We sought personal recommendations so altered our approach to first find a local planner.

    Courtney was recommended to us by a friend, and hands down, was the best decision we made throughout the whole wedding planning process. We signed up for partial planning with Courtney, which meant she provided vendor suggestions, reviewed contracts for us, and provided overall guidance throughout, but really swooped in to handle every last detail the month before our wedding through the day of the event. From the very beginning of our working relationship, Courtney took the time to get to know us and truly listen to what we envisioned for our wedding day. Without fail, for a year and a half straight, Courtney answered every one of our emails within 24 hours, but most of them within 1-2 hours! She was organized, providing us with a timeline, as well as a list of recommended vendors.

    Courtney always made herself available to us whenever we had a question, and was our trusted advisor the whole way through. We've never met anyone as hard-working as Courtney. Through the wedding day itself, Courtney puts her all into making sure her clients are happy. Despite living in two different cities, Courtney made us feel like fast friends. Courtney exceeded our expectations, we feel lucky to have worked with her!
  • R
    Ryan Sent on 07/28/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Despite our due diligence of several interviews, my husband and I knew Courtney was our perfect match before we even spoke. Even through her website we gleaned some of the absolute "must-have" qualities that she proved time and again to have in spades: organization and efficient communication, style and a bold sense of humor, a clear grasp of what elements mattered the most to us on our wedding day, a down to earth and reality-based attitude, personality and connection with us like we were old friends. She really was my dream/fantasy planner. I found myself repeating to friends and family, "She just gets it." There were times I was almost embarrassed by how much I was gushing about enjoying working with her and the entire process of planning. She provided us with perfect-match vendors, shaped a reasonable budget and negotiated with pricier vendors, she kept me calm and allowed me to let go of unnecessary traditions or elements that really weren't needed, and she was consistently very attentive to questions. Our wedding day was truly without a hitch, with all of the important elements in place. It was a dream day beyond our expectations, from which we are still reeling months later. Now that it is over I miss commiserating with her. I always heard that the planning process is very stressful. It doesn't have to be. Courtney and her team will see to that.
  • A
    Amy Sent on 02/15/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    If you are not seeking a traditional wedding, look no further. If you are hoping to enjoy a stress-free planning process and worry-free day, Courtney is the gal for you. I have a good amount of event planning experience at my job and probably could have thrown together a pretty decent party, although I doubt I would have survived to see it, perishing from a massive panic attack somewhere along the way. I cannot stress how wonderful it was to hand the reigns over to someone who "gets it," who understood my vision, and who executed it to perfection with what I would consider minimal guidance on my part. (She's so great, I actually got to be kind of a lazy bride - I KNEW everything would be taken care of.) I also have a tendency to worry extensively about minor details and it was really comforting to be able to contact her at a random hour and get a timely response explaining some weird thing I was thinking about. She had an answer for every insane question I asked and is a total pro - she is well versed in just about every possible scenario and was able to provide us different possible outcomes so we could decide the best course for us.

    Courtney is so worth the investment, it's not even worth pondering...unless you really like drama, because there is absolutely none with this fantastic lady. I would recommend her over and over again, and I am eternally grateful to her for allowing us to enjoy this special time in our lives without a care or worry in the world.
  • S
    Samantha Sent on 02/16/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    When my sister got engaged I knew planning the wedding was going to be challenging. Our family is huge and so was his side. They were on a budget and wanted it all. I work in the wedding industry as a photographer and have for the last 10 years. I knew from the moment she asked me for help that she had to hire Courtney. The money we spent hiring Courtney and her team was ultimately the biggest money saver we could of had. She hooked us up with rad vendors (some that discounted their services because they love her so much). She encouraged us to hire more servers and told us when to cut back on beer. She is a pro! She's done this so many times that she knows what you need before you do.

    The day of the wedding was perfect. The room was just as my sister imagined it would be. After the Engagement nailed her vision. Everyone had a blast! All 250 guests had a blast! My family who decorated and cleaned up for my wedding didn't have to lift a finger. It was truly amazing.

    This was easily the best decision we made! Thank you Courtney for being that gangster of weddings we love!
  • K
    Kevin Sent on 01/19/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Quite honestly, hiring Courtney was the single best thing we did for our wedding. First of all, she has an amazing personality and is so much fun to work with. She is responsive, listens to your ideas, and then gives feedback as to how to make it work. She is realistic and gives great advice. Courtney also turned all of the planning into reality seamlessly. I will never forget walking out to see the finished wedding venue for the first time and wondering how Courtney could have possibly done all of that, and so perfectly. In fact, she made our plans even better.

    If I could go back the one thing I would do is to get the full package. I HIGHLY encourage you to work with Courtney. There is no way you will ever regret it.
  • K
    Kristi Sent on 10/27/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Courtney and her team were AMAZING! We really couldn't have done it without them. We are from DC and had our wedding San Diego... Courtney helped us find great vendors at great prices within our budget! She gave us options, helped us set up skype convos, helped us look at contracts, and even emailed the vendors we decided not to go with (which was great to have taken off my plate). On the wedding day, she fixed everything that I didn't like and made sure everything ran smoothly. Courtney and Johnny were awesome and I would definitely recommend After the Engagement!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message