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Grace in the Details

Grace in the Details

San Luis Obispo, CA
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    Linna G. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    Jack of All Trades

    Amanda was amazing, she made sure everything was set up on time and made our day feel effortless. We were so happy with her service and how she ensured all of our vendors stayed on the same schedule. When changes and flexibility were needed, she was there. She was there when scissors and bobby pins were needed for wardrobe malfunctions. I cannot recommend Grace in the Details enough.
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    Adrienne J. Sent on 11/09/2022
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    Supportive and Experienced Coordinator

    Amanda was the day-of coordinator for my wedding reception at the Fullerton Arboretum Bacon Pavilion in October 2022. She was referred to me by another coordinator who was on the preferred vendors list of the venue but was unavailable for my event date. It was such a blessing to get to have Amanda as our coordinator. She was calm, supportive, and thoughtful throughout the preparation process and the day of our reception. As our day-of coordinator, Amanda handled all of the decor set up and vendor communication on the day of the event. She took such good care of my husband and I during our reception- making sure we knew what was coming up in the timeline, directing us so that we would know where to be for our grand entrance, checking in that we were eating and staying hydrated, and managing any vendor questions or schedule adjustments that came up throughout the night. She also made sure all of the decor, cards/gifts were packed up and taken home by a pre-designated family member at the end of the night.
    During the planning process, Amanda was a helpful resource to go to with my questions or for advice. She was familiar with our venue so she was able to help me when I needed to make decisions about the layout of the space. Amanda sent me a detailed questionnaire/planning guide to help me communicate to her all the details I had planned, so that we would be on the same page when it came time for her to set up the decor. She also created a timeline document and sent it out to all of our vendors so that she would be the contact person on the reception day. In the days leading up to the event, she helped field questions from vendors and had a check-in call with the event lead from the catering team to make sure everyone had the details and schedule information they needed to make our reception a beautifully memorable celebration.
    Amanda's fees were an excellent value for the service she provided. How can you put a price tag on knowing your event is in good hands so that you can just enjoy your big day? Make having Amanda as your coordinator one of your "must haves" for your wedding budget planning. It will be well worth it!
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    Laura E. Sent on 11/12/2022
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    Does More than just Details!

    Amanda did an amazing job helping support the entire day! She had a great organizational planning guide that helped me think of things that I never would
    have considered. Since I am a newbie to planning a wedding, there were many things that stressed me out like the flow events at the reception. Her timeline guide, which planned every detail to the minute, made the flow of events go smoothly and took a lot of pressure off my plate. She even helped troubleshoot what if scenarios (we did a backyard wedding and it rained throughout the day). If you’re looking for someone to make sure your day runs smoothly, you have fun, and does damage control, Amanda is the person you want in charge. She’ll even deal with managing personalities (crazy bridesmaids or guests) and does it with such impressive grace and professionalism. Her assistant was well prepared to support the coordination needed with the photography and flow of our Catholic Mass (a very strict ceremony with specific demands) and we were able to get all the shots with our important friends and family and enjoying our ceremony. Amanda made sure to review all the details of the wedding with us, and was very responsive via phone or email with follow-up questions leading up to the week of the wedding. The evening before, she walked the venue at our home and made great suggestions to secure the venue flow for crowd control and table seating. Amanda reached out to our DJ and Catering team and was in constant communication with them throughout the entire night. She is a very calm, collected and reassuring person, a type of personality that helps a bride make it through their BIG day. We are so grateful for all the hard work she did and would hire her again for another big event in the future.
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    Alexis V. Sent on 11/08/2022
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    The best in the business

    Amanda was absolutely the biggest blessing to us on our wedding day. She was so kind, creative, knowledgeable, and always organized. A true professional in all capacities. She was someone who we could count on to be there for whatever concern or question we had. I am so thankful we were referred to her. She is definitely someone who takes pride in really getting to know the couple and making sure she honors what is most important to them on their day. She was a calming presence for me while getting ready as I knew that she had everything under control. I would most definitely recommend her to any bride. Thank you Amanda!!!!
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    Destinee D. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    She is the best!

    Amanda was so great. She helped make sure our wedding day ran smoothly and answered every question we had along the way. She ensures your day is the way you intended and takes care of everything plus things you might have not planned for. Glad I could count on her! Definitely recommend!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/16/2019
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    Amanda is a DREAM day of coordinator

    I loved working with Amanda to make our wedding day dreams come to life. She was exactly what I needed. She and I started working together a few weeks before the wedding to make sure things were buttoned-up and that we were on the same page. She made sure to remind our wedding party and family that they needed to come to her and not me for questions on wedding day, which was the BEST. She was always calm, even in frustrating situations (venue miscommunication, frequent interruptions, tardiness, etc). I know she handled way more than I know about, and for that I am VERY grateful. I was able to enjoy every moment of our wedding without worrying. She really thought about everything and asked great questions beforehand. She was a huge blessing to us for sure.
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    Ian P. Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Amazing to work with!

    Amanda was incredible! She was everything you want and need in a day-of-planner. Amanda was the first vendor we hired and it was always a comfort to know we could ask for her opinion as we sorted out the details of our wedding. We handed off the details of our wedding to Amanda a few weeks before and she made sure everything came through for us on the big day, from the decorations to all of our vendors! She took great care of us on the day of, including finding a time for just the two of us to just sit together with some food and drinks and take in the moment, before we danced the night away. She was so easy to work with and made sure everything we wanted happened! We loved working with her and both of our families were blown away by her organization and professionalism on the day of that kept everything running smoothly. Highly, highly recommended!
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    Aubrey C. Sent on 05/20/2020
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    Wonderful in every way!

    I found Amanda through another wedding planner who was unavailable. She immediately reached out to me and spent time getting to know me and my fiance. She was very professional and courteous, and spent time getting the 'vision' for our wedding, and hearing our story. Our engagement was quick - 3 months! - but Amanda was extremely prompt, professional, detailed, flexible, and kept me very sane and on schedule for the big day. Her name 'Grace in the Details' is perfect for her company; she brought God's grace into all the details of our special season/day by her presence and through her intentional words. She was God's gift to us and would highly recommend her for anyone looking for an all-star wedding planner! Seriously, she is top-notch.
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    Jessica Sent on 01/09/2021
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    I worked with Emily for our December 19th wedding, and she helped us so much-she was incredible.

    Emily was so incredibly helpful and sweet! She worked closely with my husband and I to give us the small intimate wedding we wanted. She was so caring before and during the wedding, making sure we were well and had everything we needed. She asked us so many questions to make sure each detail was thought through. She even catered to our families to make sure we were all having the best day and made sure to fill any and all gaps for us. I highly recommend Grace in the Details for your wedding day!

    I could go on and on, but Emily was absolutely amazing.
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    James Sent on 12/21/2017
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    Absolutely amazing. Professional, approachable, welcoming and truly cares. My now wife and I felt comfortable since the first meeting. Amanda was very easy to work with in the planning process. She gave her suggestions when we were unsure. She was very open to any things we wanted. And on the day of, she was professional while making sure we were taken care of. Absolutely amazing.
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/15/2017
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    Amanda is so organized and very detail oriented. The timeline of the day that she made for my wedding day was so helpful. On the day of, she picked up flowers, helped to set up everything, and put out any fires so that my husband and I didn't have to :) She is truly a gift--I don't know how I would have done the whole day without her!
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    Lily Sent on 12/30/2017
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    Amanda was so wonderful! My husband and I met her a year before our wedding date and from that moment on we felt that she truly understood our vision for the wedding. We took on a lot of things ourselves and Amanda was a great support and full of helpful ideas. On the day of the wedding I didn’t have to worry or touch anything. She is extremely detailed oriented and listened thouroughly of what I desired for that day, and she truly came through. She’s patient, thoughtful, kind, and truly understood me as a bride. She is a true blessing and I highly recommend her!
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    Kayla Sent on 12/11/2017
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    We loved working with Amanda. She was the perfect balance of personal and professional. She eased all of our nerves and helped make our day run without a hitch!
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    Reylena Sent on 05/02/2017
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    Amanda is a professional, creative and hardworking planner. This wonderful wedding planner wanted to know what my vision was and I always felt like my wedding vision was supported. Whenever I needed help making decisions on certain aspects of the wedding she would provide amazing advice and input and ultimately would let me decide (which I think as a bride is important because most brides have a very specific vision for their wedding). When it came to the big day Amanda was amazing. She was organized which made me feel less stressed, I honestly knew that she was working on all the details and final touches so I wouldn't have to worry! She cares about your big day and you as a couple and that definitely shows in her quality work!
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    Kelsey Sent on 02/14/2017
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    Amanda, the planner for Grace in the Details is fantastic! My wedding was completely a "do-it-yourself" wedding. I had the reception at my church and had to rent or purchase every single thing that we needed for that day, and Amanda was totally up for taking care of all of those details when the big day came (not all of the wedding planners out there will work with you if you have a low budget and do a lot yourself).
    My favorite thing about working with her was how on top of everything she was and how calm and reassuring she was throughout the whole process. From my very first meeting with her I was given a timeline for the 5 months that I had to plan my wedding. She checked in with me to make sure things were moving along smoothly, and had amazing ideas that made the day even more special. She understood my vision and she was also really resourceful and helpful, coming up with solutions to all of my little problems, whether in the planning process or the day of the wedding. She also helped me plan the timeline for the day of the wedding (something I could not have done without her), and so much more.
    Honestly, there is no one that I would have rather worked with that day. You meet Amanda as your planner, but you walk away feeling as if she's one of your friends, knowing that she truly cared about the details of your wedding!
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    Leia Sent on 11/29/2016
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    I cannot express enough how valuable Amanda was to ensuring our wedding went off without a hitch. In the planning process she was quick to respond to my questions and inquiries and not only was she receptive to all my instructions and requirements, she also offered many of her own suggestions and ideas that I had not thought of. When I first saw Amanda on the day of the wedding, her smiling face instantly relaxed and calmed me. She informed me of how well the set up went, what the next steps would be, and what she needed from me (to just relax and enjoy!). At the hands of Amanda's amazing decor skills, all rooms at the venue looked amazing. I had a very specific way I wanted everything to look and Amanda executed it better than I could've done myself. Not only did Amanda do a great job helping with the planning and coordinating of our wedding, she was most importantly a friend to us during what can be a very stressful and chaotic time. In each and every one of communications she took the time to reassure and calm me and remind me she was on top of everything and I had no need to worry. I know for me, Amanda's calm and assured demeanor was exactly what I needed to calm my bridal nerves. I would recommend Amanda to any bride! - Leia

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Leia,
    I am so glad I got to be part of your wedding day! I had so much fun taking your vision and making it come to life:) Thank you for trusting me with all your details! Congrats!
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    Amanda
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    Dani Sent on 12/15/2016
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    Amanda was amazing! She went above and beyond her job description to make our wedding the best day of our lives. During the planning process Amanda was easy to work with and was our savior when we became stressed and overwhelmed with the task of planning our wedding. She made sure that everyone’s opinions were heard and steered us in the best direction based on our overall vision of our wedding.
    When we arrived at the venue every detail was right where it was supposed to be and everything looked great. When something was missing, or incorrect, Amanda simply took care of it without bring attention to it or adding more pressure to the bride and groom.
    During the wedding she made sure that we always had whatever we needed, She also made sure that we had a full plate of food waiting ready to go at our table and made sure that no one came up to us to talk until we had something to eat. That was very nice because you never get a second to eat at your own wedding otherwise.
    The most amazing thing about Amanda was her attention to detail. We had a very simple wedding with minimal details. However, our details were very important to us. She made sure that each and every detail was executed to a T. The best part was that we felt that we could relinquish some design to Amanda and she executed beautifully. For example, we gave Amanda 2 dozen extra tea lights to put out around the venue. She placed the tea lights out beautifully.
    For you wedding, having Amanda there for you will make you feel as though you don't have to worry about the fine details because she will be there to make sure everything is executed to your desire!
    I honestly do not know what we would have done if she was not there on our wedding day. I know for sure it would not have gone so smoothly if it weren't for her! I am one of the first of my friends to get married and when each and every one of them gets engaged, they will be receiving the business card for Grace in the Details.

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Dani,
    You and Mike are such a fun couple! Your venue was perfect and working with you and your mom leading up the wedding was so much fun! Thank you for allowing me to be part of your wedding day:)
    Love,
    Amanda
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    Ashley Sent on 11/29/2016
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    Amanda was my day-of coordinator at my wedding and I would recommend her to every bride-to-be! I had a longer engagement and it was so helpful to meet with Amanda intermittently throughout the planning process. She made herself available not only as a knowledgeable event planner, but also as a friend. As someone who tends to see the big picture, and often gets overwhelmed by little details, Amanda helped me in so many ways. She posed questions and suggestions that I never would have thought about. She approaches weddings with an event-mindedness that is so important and vital for a successful gathering! I cannot say enough good things about Amanda, she listens to the unique requests of her brides, puts her heart and soul into every event, and genuinely cares for her clients in the most compassionate way. Amanda always signed her emails with, "dreaming of details," and I honestly believe she does! Thank you, Amanda for coordinating one of the most meaningful days of my life! - Ashley, married 1/9/16

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Ashley,
    Your Palm Springs wedding was just the best! I had so much planning and dreaming with you the year leading up to your wedding and talking details as we counted down the days to your wedding. I am so thankful for the friendship that has blossomed with you and Drew during the process! Thank you for letting me be part of your day!
    Love,
    Amanda
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    Lindy Sent on 11/29/2016
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    I had the privilege of having Amanda Clarke as the day of coordinator at a wedding we hosted here at our venue in North County San Diego. It was a challenging event as the weather did not cooperate and it rained quite heavily that day. Being the venue manager I was running that day making sure that guests were dry and comfortable and making last minute changes to accommodate the weather issues. Having Amanda as a wedding team member was paramount in making this wedding a huge success despite it's weather challenges. Amanda was attentive to our couple, made sure the set up was just as the Bride had envisioned, coordinated with all the vendors and was a beautiful ray of sunshine where there was none:) I cannot recommend Amanda enough. She is a beautiful soul with a giving heart and just the person any Bride (or venue owner) would want in her corner on her wedding day. Hire her! You will not be disappointed and I can't wait to have her back here again. - Lindy Waldman, Venue Owner

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Lindy,
    I love working down at your farm! Every wedding there is so beautiful and you and your team do an amazing job! Hope we get to work together again soon:)
    Love,
    Amanda
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    Meagan Sent on 12/02/2016
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    Amanda was simply amazing and I'm so glad I trusted her as my day-of coordinator! She was extremely professional and made my wedding vision a reality. I was able to enjoy my entire wedding day - from the moment I woke up to the moment I left the wedding venue that evening - I never once had to worry or stress about anything! Amanda handled all the vendors and made sure everything ran smoothly. If you are looking for someone who can make your wedding or event dreams a reality, look no further!

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Meagan,
    Everything about your sweet wedding at Quail Haven Farm was so darling! You were so organized and truly a joy to work with! Thank you for trusting me with your details so you could enjoy the day:)
    Love,
    Amanda
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    Jamie Sent on 11/29/2016
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    I got married in September 2015 and Amanda was the PERFECT fit as our wedding coordinator. She was not only our day-of coordinator, but she also met with me throughout the wedding planning process to make sure all of the little details of our big day were getting accomplished. This meant so much because Amanda would stay in touch and offer to help me in planning and executing various projects, even on the day before my wedding(!).

    Having Amanda in charge of the day-of coordination gave me confidence that all of the dreams and details of my wedding would be a reality. Even though no wedding day goes off perfectly as planned, I look back on my wedding day with so much joy and happiness and I am SO glad Amanda was there to help make it happen. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an organized, friendly, and talented wedding coordinator. Amanda is the best!

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Jamie,
    Your wedding was absolutely beautiful! I love looking at pictures and reliving your day! It was so fun working with you, your family, and bridal party!
    Love,
    Amanda
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    Carrie Sent on 12/01/2016
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    "Amanda really made my big day go smoothly and took away the worry of everything coming together. She is punctual, as am I, and ensured we all started off at the right time and that everything went according to schedule. She personalized my needs and really listened to what I needed from her. It was perfect to have someone that I trusted that felt like family to take care of me and everything surrounding our wedding. Amanda was truly there to calm me when I was feeling overwhelmed and took care of what I needed to ensure I was at ease and enjoying my rehearsal and wedding day. She truly is a blessing and I am forever grateful for her sincerity and guidance of the most important day of my life!" - Carrie Bauer, married 9/26/15

    Grace in the Details's reply:

    Carrie,
    I loved your vision for your wedding day and the way it came to life on that warm September day! Thank you so much for trusting me with your details! I love seeing all the married life adventures of you and Travis go on!
    Love,
    Amanda
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