[clink] is one of Austin's Premiere event planning companies [clink] has been recognized state-wide and nationally for its amazing events. We won the Texas Star Award for Best Wedding in 2004 and 2005, beating planners from Dallas and Houston, and won the award for Best Event Design & Decor in 2006. We were a finalist for the International Spirit Award for Best Wedding or Social Event in 2005 and 2006. The media has also noticed us - our consultants, weddings and designs have been featured in The Austin American Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Austin Monthly Magazine, Austin Monthly Home, Austin Woman Magazine, Tribeza, The Knot - Real Weddings Texas, Austin Wedding Day, Austin Bride and Weddings in Houston.
What does this mean to you? If you’re going to invest in using a wedding consultant, and trust her advice, don’t you want the one whom those “in the know” have recognized as THE local leader?
[clink] is a team of professionals - We have the largest staff in town - six certified wedding consultants. We have been coordinating weddings professionally in Austin since 2002.
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What does this mean to you? We have the "bandwidth" to give you the attention you need - none of our consultants does more than one wedding a weekend, or more than 15 weddings a year. We also have bench strength in case of emergencies. While we have enough experience to eliminate "beginners' mistakes", we are still fresh enough not to get stuck in the cookie cutter concepts others have done over and over.
[clink] is an active member of leading professional associations -
- International Special Event Society (ISES) - the world's leading association of special event professionals - one of our planners was President of the Austin Chapter, and has served on the board for three years
- National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) - the main association for caterers and hotel/facility catering managers; we have been members for four years
- Austin Wedding and Event Coordinators (AWEC) - our planners have served on the board for the last three years
What does this mean to you? Through networking at these monthly meetings, we assure we have the most comprehensive database of venues and vendors (and their reputations). We develop the personal connections that get you the best value for your budget.
[clink] is dedicated to professional development - we regularly attend conferences for event planners, including:
- The Special Event Conference - by Special Events Magazine
- Eventworld - ISES Conference for Professional Development
- Idea Factory - by Event Solutions Magazine
What does this mean to you? We are on top of the latest trends and developments in the event planning industry, giving us more unique ideas to pass on to you. We strive to be the best in Austin.
[clink] passes on discounts - some vendors offer referral fees or commissions to planners who recommend them. We pass these on to you as a discount. We also give you wholesales prices.
What does this mean to you? YOU SAVE MONEY! We will always recommend the best person for the job, regardless of whether they offer a "referral fee" or not. If they do offer one, it will be passed on as a further savings to you - our Thank you for using [clink]!
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