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Perfection from Start to Finish

In Awe Weddings delivered an absolutely flawless wedding at Royal Palms. Sandy planned and executed a day that was truly stunning - every detail felt intentional, elevated, and beautifully cohesive. The entire event flowed seamlessly, and the overall design was just gorgeous from start to finish.

It was such a joy to capture a wedding that felt so thoughtfully put together. Sandy’s work speaks for itself, and I would love to work with her again.

Amanda Sent on 06/08/2025

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The best decision we made in the planning process!

Working with Sandy was HANDS DOWN the best decision we made during our planning process. Her professionalism, knowledge and incredible network in the industry made our experience a breeze. She helped us narrow down our venue, negotiate contracts, kept us organized, recommended trusted vendors and helped turn our creative vision into a reality.

We both work demanding jobs and live out of state, so our schedules were tight, but Sandy was incredibly flexible and always found ways to meet us where we were. Whether it was calls, quick check-ins, or reminders to keep us on track, we always felt supported and never overwhelmed. Beyond her skills as a planner, Sandy is just a warm, thoughtful, and incredibly easy person to work with.

She was our biggest advocate behind the scenes, quietly managing logistics so we could be fully present on our big day. I felt completely at ease knowing she was in our corner, ready to handle anything that came up.

Our wedding day itself was absolutely perfect, and nothing beats the feeling of finally seeing all the hundreds of little decisions you made along the way finally come together. Sandy is a class act and the best planner we could’ve asked for! We could not have pulled it off without her.

Natalie Sent on 05/14/2023

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Look no further!!!!

Working with Sandy was a dream. Being in a time in our lives where all of our friends are getting married, we've heard a few horror stories about other wedding planners. Working with Sandy could not have been easier! Sandy went above and beyond to give us the day of our dreams. She is EXTREMELY COMMUNICATIVE, RELIABLE, PUNCTUAL, ORGANIZED, KIND, AND FUN!!!! She is everything you would hope for in a planner, and will drill down every last detail until your heart is content. She's got an amazing network of vendors that will help make your day perfect. You could run any idea past her and she would provide context for how we could make it happen. She's done a gazillion weddings, and her experience shows. She will give your wedding day her all. On our wedding day, she walked 12 miles!!!! REAL dedication!!!! Looking back, I can't believe how lucky we are that we found Sandy. She removed the stress from our planning experience and made it so enjoyable. The hardest part of all of it, was when it was over because now we don't have an excuse to talk to her all the time. If you are looking for an exceptional and reliable planner who's been in the industry forever, Sandy is THE person. She will deliver and you will have the BEST day!!

Ml Richerson Sent on 05/11/2023

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An Excellent Decision

I avoid writing reviews; however, I offered to write this one for Sandy Walker of In Awe Weddings and Events. Do not hesitate to hire Sandy. It will be your first excellent decision, and she will guide you to many more that will result in your perfect wedding. I just finished my second Mother of the Bride experience with Sandy and have nothing but praise for her excellence. The overriding positive characteristic that Sandy offers is that she actually listens and hears what you are saying regarding your wishes and desires for your wedding and makes them happen. You will have a variety of choices of top-notch vendors from all price ranges, with discounts. You will be offered practical and beautiful ideas that you never thought of, based on her years of experience and awareness of trends. You will be the beneficiary of her insistence on excellence from all vendors at all times. You will think you are her only client based on her responsiveness. You will be relaxed, and enjoy your wedding day, able to concentrate on the important things, and not give a thought to all the hundreds of details that Sandy has prepared for, organized, implemented, and supervised. You will have no regrets, except that you will be sad when it is all over and you realize your working relationship with Sandy has concluded. But .... you will be happy to realize you have a new lifelong relationship. I cannot recommend this woman of excellence more highly. Happy Wedding!

Cheryl Sent on 05/08/2023

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Amazing Partnership!

Sandy was an amazing partner as we originally hired her before the pandemic she hung with us throughout multiple changes and date reschedules. She made the entire process easy and had great recommendations, was a vital partner in creating our phenomenal wedding day experience. She’s so knowledgeable and respected it made things so easy on us and the entire process.

Paris Sent on 05/08/2023

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Sandy made our wedding a dream come true!

Sandy was such a major asset to my husband and I throughout our entire wedding planning process! She made everything so easy and was always so organized with each meeting. She provided all the vendor recommendations and was a big part of why our wedding day was so beautiful! I highly recommend working with Sandy for your wedding planning process!

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Madeline Sent on 04/28/2023

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Hire Sandy. Just do it!

I cannot explain how invaluable Sandy and In Awe Weddings for our wedding. We planned our wedding in only 5 months and genuinely would not have been able to do it without her. She keeps on top of everything and knows what decisions need to be made and when and takes so much pressure off of us and our family members. She had exemplary recommendations for all vendors, gave us significant discounts, loaned us specific items so we didn't have to buy them (ie- easels, card holders, clear umbrellas, archway pedestals, etc.) She kept so many things moving smoothly without our having to worry. ABSOLUTELY the best decision we made for our wedding.

Mary Sent on 08/30/2021

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Amazing experience

Copying a review I've posted on another site, but Sandy is the absolute best and one of the many memories my husband and I love from our wedding. We were planning our Sedona wedding from DC and were completely stressed about managing everything from a distance. Sandy's experience, knowledge, and vendor contacts made everything so easy and stress-free for us. Not only that, but we had originally planned our wedding for October 2020 and when we decided to push it back because of COVID, Sandy managed to move the entire event to May 2021 without any problems. Sandy is incredibly sweet, but also really firm and detail-oriented - truly the perfect person to entrust with your wedding. My mom still talks about how hard Sandy and her team worked the day-of to ensure everything went perfectly. Hands down she was the best investment we made in our wedding.

Samantha Sent on 03/16/2020

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Amazing Wedding Planner!!

Hire Sandy NOW! Picking her was the best decision we made regarding our wedding, her attention to detail was incredible and the service we received was beyond what we could have imagined.

When we first met with Sandy we were only intending to hire her as a day of coordinator, but after talking with her and seeing how reasonable the pricing was for full wedding planning we decided to hire her for the whole package. Throughout the wedding planning process, Sandy was there to organize every meeting, take care of all of the details and communication with vendors and provide recommendations. Everyone kept asking us how we were dealing with the stress of wedding planning, but there was no stress throughout because Sandy helped take care of so much and was quick to respond to any question or concern that we had. By the time we even had a question she already had the answer for us. Every vendor that she recommended was on point and provided great service the day of, she truly delivered on providing our dream wedding and we could not have done this without her. When working with vendors they all had the same reaction knowing we had Sandy "oh your wedding is going to be great." Everybody loved working with her from us to our vendors to our parents.

Sandy was always there for us and it was because of her that we got to have our dream wedding. Even when plans had to change on the fly day of she was in total control and made sure we had the most amazing day possible. We don't know how we could have done it without her and can't recommend her highly enough.

Lindsay Sent on 01/22/2020

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I almost can't even describe how happy I am with Sandy's services! I got married on January 11, 2020 at The Boulders. From the moment I first talked to Sandy about my wedding and my vision for my wedding, I was so impressed with her and her work. I know she has multiple events to be planned at any given time, but she made me feel like I was the only wedding she had. Her responses to my emails were incredibly prompt. She helped me identify other vendors, provided me discounts where she could, and helped me stay within my budget. Being from Nebraska and planning a wedding in Arizona, I never once felt anxious or nervous because I knew Sandy has things under control. My day was perfect and I am absolutely in awe and incredibly grateful for all the work Sandy did. I cannot recommend her services enough!

Ann Sent on 03/26/2018

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My daughter, Maureen (the bride) found Sandy. The wedding could not have been better! The guests raved about the catering, vendors etc. All of them were recommendations made by Sandy. Sandy took all the stress out of the equation. We are very pleased!

Nicole Sent on 11/06/2016

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I can not say enough about how amazing Sandy is! We just had our wedding in Sedona and planned it from Chicago with the help of Sandy. She has a great sense of simple, elegant style. When we visited Sedona in May she set up appointments with all the vendors. She made helpful suggestions but was not offended if you opted not to follow. People kept asking me if I was stressed out - but I really wasn't. I had complete faith in her! She set everything up and took it down. You just show up and have a ball. The wedding turned out amazing!

Eric Sent on 06/19/2016

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We found Sandy through a trusted referral and she proved to be worth the investment in efforts of planning out your wedding events. She brings a wealth of information and experience to guide you throughout the entire process. It's helpful having somebody with that background and discipline to ensure the day is carried out better than expected. Make Sandy a part of your wedding plans and you won't regret it.

Michelle Sent on 01/28/2016

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Sandy, was so accommodating and easy to work with. Even though we live in Kansas and were planning a wedding in Arizona, she made the planning so easy! She was always available via email and phone to discuss plans, questions, and concerns. She is very organized, and took the stress and worry out of our wedding planning. I trusted her 100% to help guide us on other vendors and what to do when problems arrose days/weeks leading up to the wedding. She made our dream fairytale wedding come true! Her and her niece did a wonderful job, and truly captured the vision we had for our wedding. She is the type of person that truly cares about her clients, their well-being, and happiness. We can't thank her enough for all her time and energy she put in on our wedding! I will truly miss her!

Nicole Sent on 05/31/2015

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My husband and I live out of state and were worried about planning a wedding from so far away. Sandy was very helpful and accommodating in organizing our vendors, who were all exceptional. She was always very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Sandy and her assistant made our big day stress-free. I definitely would recommend hiring her, I would not have wanted to do it without her.

Erika Sent on 05/20/2015

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Being able to enjoy your wedding the day of the event and not be stressed out is huge! Sandy made it possible to be in the moment the day of the event. We truly felt like it was a perfect day and she helped make that possible. She also keep us on schedule and organized leading up to the wedding date.

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Sandy was so amazing to work with! I came to Sandy with almost no vision and through getting to know us through our conversations she was able to plan the perfect wedding. I don't think it could have gone any better. Sandy kept us on track and on budget and was able to provide great advice and vendors for everything we needed. I would strongly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner; I literally couldn't have done it without her!

Annie Sent on 05/19/2015

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Sandy was absolutely amazing and I can't imagine doing the planning without her. She made everything so easy and stress-free for us and was always timely and extremely professional. She definitely goes above and beyond. If we had any questions or were unsure of which route to go, Sandy had the answer. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a lot of experience and expertise she offers. Not only did the planning process seem totally easy, but the day-of was perfect and Sandy was on top of everything so the wedding party and family could just enjoy the day. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience in the wedding planning with her and would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to enjoy the planning process and have a worry and stress free wedding.

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Sandy Walker of In Awe Weddings was absolutely incredible! She is unbelievably organized, has great vendor contacts/recommendations, and has amazing taste. I never rely overwhelmed with stress because Sandy had everything taken care of. Sandy did an excellent job of listening to our vision for our wedding and executing to make it come to life. If I had to do it all over again I would hire Sandy again in a heartbeat--I can't imagine planning such a huge event without her help. Hiring Sandy was the best money that we spent during the whole wedding process. LOVE HER!

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Sandy is amazing. She takes the stress and guessing out of planning. She only wants the best for you and your day and works overtime to give you a wedding a will love, within your budget.

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Sandy Walker was absolutely amazing. Not only is she a lovely person and very pleasant to work with, she is so organized, detail oriented, and creative. She helped pull together the perfect wedding. Since I don't live in AZ it was extremely helpful to have someone in town to be my eyes and ears on the ground. She met and followed up with vendors to make sure all the details were sorted. The day of the wedding she made sure everything went smoothly. She was like the wedding whisperer :) . My husband's boutonniere broke during the ceremony and without even noticing she replaced it while we were at dinner. My bustle broke at one point and Sandy fixed it with her emergency kit. Any issues that came up Sandy handled so that we were able to enjoy our wedding. I would recommend Sandy in a heartbeat. She’s the best!

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I am so glad I decided to use an event planner for my wedding planning-and In Awe Weddings did an amazing job!!!! We could have never done it on our own-the quality that In Awe Weddings provided for my wedding... was one of a kind! Thank you Sandy!

Randy Sent on 04/05/2014

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Sandy was an absolute blessing to our entire wedding process. From our very first meeting to the follow up after the wedding, she performed as a professional, enthusiastic and informed guide through every step.

I would strongly recommend Sandy, and I am sure you will not be disappointed. I have been involved in many weddings and she was able to create a perfect day with what I initially thought was a budget that would only allow a nice little wedding.

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Michelle Sent on 04/03/2014

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In Awe Weddings created a memorable day for my husband and I. Sandy was not only professional and flexible, she was extremely detailed. I felt important. She always responded quickly to any questions or comments. She met personally with my vendors in my absence. She's honest, genuine, and creative. Sandy educated me on wedding etiquette. Sandy's quality of service can't be beat! My wedding was magical and it was because of In Awe Weddings. You will not be disappointed!!

Erin Sent on 04/03/2014

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Sandy was a pleasure to work with. She took the stress away and made our event nothing short of spectacular.

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Sandy was an absolute pleasure to work with. She really went above and beyond our expectations. In retrospect, it seems crazy to think that we were actually considering whether or not we needed a wedding planner because we had already made many of our wedding decisions and our wedding was not that large. But let me assure you, having a wedding planner/coordinator like Sandy is a necessity. She made the event go off without a hitch and really took a lot of the stress out of the entire process; which allowed us to enjoy the event instead of running around dealing with all the last minute issues that always arise. Additionally, Sandy has such a great reputation with the best vendors that she probably paid for herself with all of the assistance that she got for us. Sandy has excellent taste, so we didn't hesitate to go with any vendor she recommended and we were very happy with them all. She was also able to help us better manage our budget, realigning money where it would be better spent and provide more impact to our day.

Brianna Sent on 12/28/2013

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Sandy is wonderful! She is VERY organized, communicates well, was very familiar w/ the vendors we worked with, and yet was also willing to work with new ones that we preferred. Sandy was recommended to me by a friend who is a hair stylist and had worked w/ her in the past... so it was nice to have a vendor's take on her professionalism. She creates an itinerary which is excellent! When you're supposed to be where, who's getting dressed when, when folks arrive for pics, etc. EVERY vendor we spoke w/ had nothing but great remarks for Sandy. She keeps everyone in line and is an absolute pleasure to know professionally and now personally.

Shernaz Sent on 12/21/2013

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Sandy of Awe Weddings and Events is a wonderful event planner. She made my wedding day magical and handled so many things that I would never been able to handle without her. She is extremely talented and creative and I would recommend her to anyone looking to plan a wedding or an event.

Lise Sent on 10/23/2013

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Sandy in the most amazing wedding planner any bride would be lucky enough to work with! For a bride that is planning an entire wedding out of country, you have to trust your planner completely. Sandy not only made me feel completely at ease with everything, she exceeded in every aspect a planner could ever be. She went above and beyond a normal planner's duties, and made our day magical. We had zero stress the entire week of the wedding, as she was on top of everything. She also made so many great recommendations for other fantastic vendors, that really made our whole wedding a dream come true. I will never forget Sandy, as she truly became a friend in all of this! I cannot say enough about her, I could go on and on......... Thanks so much for everything, the best decision we could have made was choosing her!

Jennifer Sent on 05/14/2013

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Wow were to begin with Sandy...

She was awesome from beginning to end. I couldn't have done it without her. She did everything and more that I asked. She went above and beyond what I expected and I couldn't have done any of it without her.

She recommended awesome vendors and stick with her list because she doesn't do you wrong. She's their to help you with any questions. Answers email very quickly which I think is always great.

I have so much more and can honestly say if you go with Sandy you won't go wrong!

Lynsey Sent on 01/11/2013

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When you make the decision to hire a wedding planner you don't realize that you are ultimately choosing one of the single most important people you will have by your side during the wedding planning process. Working with Sandy is one of the best experiences I could have had during this journey. She is more than a vendor, she was my go to person for opinions and advice. No task is too big or too small for her and she will help you every step of the way. Knowing that I had someone like her to help me made the planning that much more relaxing and enjoyable. She will do whatever it takes to help you achieve your dream wedding and isn't afraid of hard work. I could never express how much I appreciate the memories she made for my husband and I on our wedding day.

Lisa Sent on 10/30/2012

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Everything with our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Sandy! Both Sandy and her daughter Kelsey, provided us with such excellent service and they really ensured us that our entire experience would be truly flawless and unforgettable. I would refer Sandy to anyone who wishes to make their dream wedding come true! I cannot thank her and Kelsey enough for everything that they put into our special day and for making everything seem so effortless! Thank you so much Sandy & Kelsey - we love you guys so much!!!

Danielle Sent on 10/15/2012

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From our very first meeting we both fell completely in love with Sandy!!! We gave her our vision and she made every last detail come true. I hear people talk about how stressed out they were planning their weddings and I have no idea what that is all about because I did not experience that in any way. We wanted a modern fairy tale and she helped us get that and so much more! Flowers, drapery, lighting ... even coordinating the delivery and removal of a white rug for our cocktail area. Everything went so smoothly and we could not have asked for anything more. She went above and beyond and was worth every penny ... in fact, I think she sells herself short and is worth so much more! Sandy has become more than just our wedding wedding planner ... she is now a part of our family! Any bride and groom looking for a planner owe it to themselves to at least meet with Sandy. I know you will fall in love with her like we did! ...

Jen Sent on 09/24/2012

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Sandy Walker did an amazing job for our wedding and we highly recommend her! She allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding. I loved that she had a minute by minute itinerary for us to follow the day of. It really made the day run smoothly. I can honestly say that our wedding was amazing and a completely stress free event!

Emily Sent on 06/24/2012

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Sandy Walker experience, style and passion are next to none. We planned our wedding in 5 months, so it would have been a challenge not to have a some help. In the beginning, my finace didn't think a coordinator was a necessary expense, but in the end, he thought Sandy was amazing and well worth every penny. From day one, Sandy made me feel like I was the only client she was working with. She calmed my nerves throughout the entire process. She is a true professional. The day of the wedding, I think I may have been the most relaxed bride ever, because I had absolutely no doubt that Sandy had every detail handled (down to the smallest things that most people would never even think of). Because of Sandy, we were able to enjoy every moment of our big day.

Lindsey Sent on 05/03/2012

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Sandy Walker is the BEST!!!!! She was so amazing in every way!! I think of her as family now... our wedding was absolutely perfect and we owe it all to Sandy!

Erin Sent on 04/08/2012

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If I could provide a higher rating than 5 for Sandy Walker and In Awe Weddings and Events I wouldn't hesitate. Sandy Walker is an amazing Wedding Planner. She is the best decision my husband and I made. My wedding day was flawless and the process of planning my wedding with Sandy was too easy. My husband wanted to ensure that I had fun preparing to get married and because of Sandy I did. I promise you will not regret your decision, when you choose Sandy Walker. She has great relationships with excellent vendors, who love working with her and go above and beyond for you to ensure they are providing the services Sandy promises to provide. I trusted Sandy, because I knew she cared and wanted to make my wedding day special. She did! I now consider Sandy a friend and I am so thankful I chose her to be a part of such an important day in my life. Thank you Sandy!

Dana Sent on 01/09/2012

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There really are no words to describe how amazing Sandy Walker is. We had a unique situation in which we had two weddings in two days, one Indian and one American and Sandy was able to make sure everything went perfectly. I am very particular and she uses the best vendors in town. She is very creative and has exquisite taste. For the entire 13 months we worked together it never took her longer than 15 minutes to answer an email, which is a miraculous feat considering I often emailed her several times a day. She is worth so much more than she charges and her daughter Kelsey is delightful as well.

Kristi Sent on 11/18/2011

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Even though I really didn't know exactly what I wanted, In Awe gave me the wedding of my dreams! It was such a comfort KNOWING that nothing would fall through the cracks! Sandy and Kelsey have a wonderful gift for planning exquisite weddings! It was a wonderful day and I will always remember it fondly!

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Hiring Sandy was the best decision I made in planning my wedding! I would recommend her to everyone. She was a blessing in our planning process and I don't know what I would have done without her. She was available any time of day and amazed me with her responsiveness. She is the most professional and trustworthy professional I have ever known. My wedding far surpassed my expectations and I was truly able to ENJOY my day without stressing about a thing. She went above and beyond her job description and was worth her price ten-fold. If you are considering hiring Sandy Walker, you will be making the best decision of your life!!!

Candace Sent on 11/16/2011

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How many brides and mother-of-the brides can honestly say that the planning stages of their wedding were a pleasant and enjoyable experience? Ours was! Using the services of Sandy Walker from In Awe Weddings was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Special attention to every detail was expertly handled, the minor problems we encountered along the way were dealt with quickly and efficiently, the entire process was perfect from beginning to end. The week after our first daughter's wedding was over, we began planning our second daughter's wedding with In Awe Weddings as well!

Dan Sent on 11/15/2011

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We cannot say enough about Sandy! She took all the stress out of getting married and b/c of her we were able to actually relax and enjoy the day and the days leading up to the wedding. All of her recommendations were top notch and everyone was so amazing and willing to work with us. We truly grew close to Sandy and she became a friend to us during the whole process. We received endless amounts of compliments on what a fantastic wedding it was and how amazingly it "flowed". We absolutely recommend her to anyone and everyone...5 stars all the way!

Tonia Sent on 06/06/2011

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I would 100% recommend Sandy to any future bride. None of my friends that had gotten married before me had used a wedding planner, so I wasn't sure what to expect, if it would be worth it or if I was just "taking the easy way out". But when we decided to have an out-of-state wedding in Arizona, we thought it best to hire someone local to help us out. Hiring Sandy was, by far, the best decision we made in our entire planning process (my husband agrees with this statement, too!). From reviewing complicated contracts with our venue all the way through decorating our room with rose petals the night of our wedding, Sandy was there for us. She even told me "don't worry, you're my first priority" when her first grandchild was born 3 days before my wedding! I probably emailed her ~50 times/week in the month before our wedding, and she responded (with understanding, and patience!) within minutes to hours of all of them. Every vendor she recommended was professional, reasonably-priced and did a great job. She really became a friend and I miss her now that it's all over! I could honestly say about a million more good things about Sandy!

And her daughter, Kelsey, did all of our paper products and did a beautiful job! I would highly recommend her as well.

Carrye Sent on 06/05/2011

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Sandy Walker, our wedding planner, (And her daughter Kelsey, who designed our beautiful wedding invitations and helped us on our wedding day.) were both top notch professionals. Our wedding day was a dream come true, due to Sandy and Kelsey's hard work and expertise. Through Sandy, we were given access to the Valley's finest wedding vendors. We would highly recommend In Awe Weddings and Events to any bride and groom who want a unique, memorable, stress-free wedding!
David and Carrye Lersch

Suzanne Sent on 06/02/2011

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Sandy and her team were awesome. Our wedding was everything we envisioned thanks to Sandy's help.
Our wedding was a stress-free event!!!!!!!!

Anshan Sent on 06/01/2011

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I hired Sandy as a planner for what is considered a destination wedding -my husband and I live in Upstate New York and wanted to get married in my hometown of Phoenix. I could not have made a better decision. Initially I had concerns about how we would work long distance...would she forget about me? Would I be lower priority? Would it feel like MY wedding? Fortunately, she put all of my fears to rest from the very beginning. She is well organized, communicates well, executed my ideas perfectly, and was a dream to work with. I gave her a sense of what I wanted and she was able to help make my vision a reality. We got married on April 8, almost two months ago and people are STILL talking about it! Even my teenage neices and nephews had a blast and are still talking about it. Sandy had great recommendations for vendors, works so well with them all, and it really shows. Everyone is professional and courteous, and really want the couple to be happy. At times I have wondered how she does it all (and sometimes even why!?!). The night of my wedding, I knew. It's so that she can make nights like this happen, where the two families came together and really, truly enjoy themselves. I would have no hesitations at all at hiring Sandy all over again, it was really the best decision I could ever have made. If brides are ever worried about hiring a planner costing too much, having too much input, or being overly involved, then hire Sandy. That is not the case at all with her. I felt like it was my wedding the whole time, and because I was open to her ideas too, things came out so much better than I could have expected. My advice is to hire Sandy if you want a little help organizing, making more time for you to ENJOY it all, great ideas, and a great experience. Her fee is reasonable, and she was so flexible. I cannot say enough good things about Sandy. I truly feel that we will stay in touch in the time to come. She is a very special person, and great to work with!

Jan Sent on 03/04/2011

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In Awe Weddings should really be renamed Incredibly Awesome Wedding Coordinator and Planner!!! Had it not been for the thoughtfulness and guiding hands of Sandy Walker, I’m certain my daughter and now son-in-law’s destination wedding in Phoenix (from Minneapolis MN) would not have been so.

From day one, Sandy had the innate ability to take their thoughts and ideas and translate them into exactly what they wanted to make their day one that not only they would cherish and remember for a lifetime but for each and every guest as well. Every single vendor she recommended was “top of the class” in professionalism, creativity and talent and the results of each of their contributions was amazing. With the vast majority of managing and hammering out all of the details, planning and execution occurring from miles away, her ability to get things going, keep them going and then ending on a beautiful and positive note is a testament in and of itself to her abilities.

When Sandy and I were chatting as the event and evening was coming to a close, she mentioned to me that the true beauty of the wedding event actually rests with the couple, their family and friends. While true, I have to say, it was the genuineness of her character and her true care and concern that lead to wonderful memories that will last forever.

Thank you, Sandy!

Julie Sent on 12/02/2010

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Hiring Sandy was the best decision I ever made. Sandy is sweet, patient, organized, resourceful, and creative. From start to finish, she provided excellent service. She was responsive to every communication and request and truly went above in beyond in so many ways. She is a complete professional, yet she is so warm and caring that she makes you feel like a friend. It's hard to put into words how grateful I am to Sandy. She made our wedding day perfect. Neither us or our families had to worry about a single thing from start to finish. She even did things like run out to get medicine for my little niece who had a fever, and found out what to do with my beloved dog that got sick from chocolate that morning. If you are questioning whether a planner is worth it, I can tell you with confidence that Sandy is worth every single penny. In fact she will SAVE you money. I started planning on my own - getting my own quotes, etc. But Sandy was able to find vendors who were better for less money. In the end, I saved tons and didn't have to worry about anything. Besides, Sandy's rates were very reasonable to begin with. Oh, and my wedding ended up being featured on blogs like StyleMePretty and Bride's Cafe, and I give all the credit to Sandy. She has great taste and made everything so beautiful and perfect. I promise you will not be disappointed if you choose Sandy. She totally exceeded every expectation I had and can't imagine what things would have been like without her.

Scott Sent on 08/12/2010

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Sandy Walker is simply the best! She was able to, not only capture the wedding we had always hoped for, but exceed it in so many ways. She did it within the confines of our limited budget which took some creativity, fortunately she has plenty of it. Very professional. Very flexible. Very easy to work with. Well worth the investment. Go with In Awe Weddings & Sandy Walker, trust me... and she didn't pay me to say this :)

Lisa Sent on 08/10/2010

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Sandy was personable and exceeded all my expectations in all areas. A worthy investment to a blissful, fun and problem free experience all around! Sincerely, Bill & Lisa

Julie Sent on 08/04/2010

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Literally one of the best companies I have ever worked with..... There was not one thing that did not impress me. I could not recommend enough! It is such a stressful time that you not only need a professional... but a professional that truly cares... and they do.

Dara Sent on 10/25/2008

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This is a great mother-daughter team! They are very helpful, kind, and accomadating. It was wonderful to work with them in planning our big day!

Stephanie Sent on 07/16/2008

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Sandy and Kelsey are amazing! Planning my wedding was fun and easy. The day went perfectly. If there were any problems, I was not aware of them. I just enjoyed the day.

Katie Sent on 05/06/2008

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Sandy and Kelsey at In Awe Weddings were fantastic. I had an amazing wedding and it was all because of Sandy. She had the most wonderful ideas and she gave me all of the best resources when it came to buying a dress, finding a photographer, DJ, reception sight etc. She was so organized and she was in contact with me constantly. I could call or email her anytime and we would talk about anything that still needed planning or even if I was just nervous about something. Sandy at In Awe Weddings is an amazing planner and I would reccomend her to anyone who is getting married. I could not even imagine planning a wedding without her!

Lisa Sent on 11/30/2007

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Sandy Walker with In Awe Weddings is amazing. She is extremely professional, flexible and tends to your every need. I left my reception details in her hands and did not see the room until we walked in to sign our marriage license and it was wonderful. Everything was EXACTLY as I would have wanted it. I was probably the least stressted bride ever as I knew it was alli n her capable hands.

Lauren Sent on 07/01/2009

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As I pined away at our to-do list, I thought to myself, There has to be a better way. Why isnt this as fun and glamorous as it looks in the movies?! In the beginning, there wasnt a doubt in my mind that my mom and I could plan this wedding by ourselves. But we quickly realized the details were all too overwhelming and a year just wasnt enough time to plan a wedding day down to the minute especially with me living a state away and both of us working long hours during the week. I thought I could never afford a wedding coordinator to help us with all the things that had yet to be done, our budget was already busting at the seams

And then, there was Sandy.

Planning a wedding is by far one of the most stressful, trying tasks a couple will choose to undertake, but deciding to work with a coordinator will ensure you and your relationship make it through unscathed provided you choose the right one. Things to consider when hunting for the ideal coordinator: does he/she want to get to know you and your fiancé, does he/she actively listen to your vision and thoughts for your wedding, does he/she try to perfect your ideas? If you can honestly answer yes to these questions, then youve found the perfect one youve met Sandy!

Sure, deciding to work with a coordinator was an added expense; however, Sandy saved us a great deal of money and had us working with vendors whose value and quality were well beyond their modest price. The well established connections she has to put together a team that supports every couples tastes and budget is incredible you will always feel like youre more than a customer and youll know your getting more than your moneys worth. Not only that, but my husband and I were fortunate enough to have two coordinators on the day of our wedding an added bonus for all of Sandys clients - to make sure everything ran smoothly. Sandys daughter Kelsey was a huge help when it came to staying on schedule and making sure everything was just right. In addition to helping Sandy direct weddings, Kelsey is the creative mind behind Flossy Stylish Design, crafting beautiful custom wedding stationary from place cards and menus, to invitations and ceremony programs. To work with this mother-daughter duo is one of the best, and easiest, decisions you could make.

Its not to say that having a coordinator will completely rid the wedding planning process of all possible blunders, but working with a planner can relieve much of the stress and help you keep the most important things in perspective. A wedding day is about a lifelong commitment that two individuals make to one another; all that surrounds it simply enhances the moment. Well, my husband and I made our commitment, and all of our surroundings were quite impressive. Sandy Walker did a spectacular job coordinating our winter-themed wedding and I could not be more thankful. Our guests were in awe of every detail from our wedding day, and they continue to compliment Sandy on a job exceptionally well done!

From the bouquet to the table setting, it goes without saying that a bride will change her mind countless times. Working with a patient coordinator who gives you confidence in your decisions will allow you to rest easier as the days before your wedding begin to quickly pass by. I wish we could say that we knew exactly what we wanted for our wedding, that we knew where every decoration would be placed and every candle lit. But we didnt. It was more the feeling of having a hodge-podge of ideas, and Sandy was there to make sense of it all and put together an event that was uniquely ours. The flowers arrived at just the right time when they would open to their ideal blossom as I walked down the isle, the ceremony began moments before the sunset creating the most beautiful glow on my husband and me as we recited our vows, and the receptions grand entrance of all those in the wedding party was perfectly planned to where each pair would enter with a song playing that reflected their personality. All of this could be seamlessly done by only someone who has outstanding organizational skills and enough experience to know what works - that is Sandy Walker.

You can always tell when someone is passionate about what they do, and its amazing to watch them do what they love, making the process and end result look absolutely flawless. When it comes to planning a wedding Sandy Walker of In Awe Weddings & Events is surely one of the valleys best talents; her skills and enthusiasm are arguably the greatest you could ever hope for and find in a coordinator.

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