Praise
Kind words from the rooms we’ve built
What clients, couples, and organizations say about planning with Amanda Douglas & Co. (formerly Amanda Douglas Events) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and beyond.
4.9 ★ on Google · 121 reviews · 400+ events planned
Couples
Weddings
“Top tier human being, unbeatable work ethic and a real eye for precision planning.”
We spent the best part of 2 years working with Amanda to make our wedding this weekend a success, and she was stalwart all the way though. From making things feel easy and less stressful, to ensuring everything was just right on the day, we couldn’t have asked for a better planner. Top tier human being, unbeatable work ethic and a real eye for precision planning.
— Timmy Drake
“We loved being able to be present and detached from the planning.”
Amanda and her team did everything necessary on the day to ensure that we could just enjoy our day and be present. For me that was huge thing with having them as our wedding managers. They were so kind and took such great care of us on the day. We cannot recommend them enough for your celebration! We loved being able to be present and detached from the planning and ensuring the day goes off without a hitch. Thank you Amanda and CO! Our day wouldn’t have been as fabulous without you!
— Taylor Lara
“I don’t know how we could’ve planned our wedding without Amanda Douglas.”
— Tedi & Evan
“All of the details were looked after – and I felt like I could really relax and enjoy our special day!”
— Kim & Stephen
“She’s more than a wedding planner: she becomes a caring friend throughout the whole experience.”
— Stephanie & Travis
“It is worth every penny to invest in a wedding planner, even if only for the “day of”.”
She was very well organized, while still be easy going, and fun to work with. She was on top of everything on the day of the wedding, even when my dad decided the week of the wedding to surprise my husband and I with a "dowry", she was able to find a place to rent goats and roosters, and planned everything, making it one of the most memorable moments of the reception!
My husband and I had absolutely no stress on the day of the wedding, and I owe that almost entirely to Amanda, she rocked it! It is worth every penny to invest in a wedding planner, even if only for the "day of" (what we did). The amount of stress she saved us from on the day of made everything worth it. Instead of requiring family or friends to set things up, and ensure everything was ready, we ALL got to relax, have fun and enjoy a really amazing day!
— Samantha & Geoff
“I can’t say enough great things about her!”
— Sydni & Lee
“Know you are in good hands on your big day.”
Amanda and her team are serious wedding planning professionals and are an absolute dream to work with. Know you are in good hands on your big day. Relax and let them do their thang - they do it well.
— Lauren & Peter
“I eventually thought of Amanda as my “wedding therapist”.”
I never thought of myself as a "wedding planner" type of bride, but hiring Amanda was the best wedding decision that my husband and I made. We planned our Winnipeg wedding from Toronto, so we initially hired Amanda to alleviate any long distance planning stressors. We ended up hiring her company for Styling + Design, Day-of Coordination & some Hourly Consulting - and I'm soooo happy we did!
Our wedding day was flawless, and I still get complimented on how beautiful and organized everything was. I eventually thought of Amanda as my "wedding therapist" because she had a solution for every wedding-related problem I had. And even though she was busy with other weddings, she always managed to email me back within a few days. Having her constant support throughout the planning process was absolutely invaluable.
If you're considering hiring Amanda, I have two big suggestions:
1) Hire Amanda first before hiring ANY of your other vendors. She has a tonne of insider knowledge when it comes to the best and worst vendors, and she'll be able to steer you in the right direction. We hired a few other vendors before hiring Amanda and, in short, it was a mistake. So take advantage of her knowledge and experience in this regard.
2) If possible, go with her Full Planning package. I was afraid that hiring a full time planner would take all of the creative freedom away from me and mean that I wasn't in full control of my wedding. But that's not how it works. Full planning really means that you have her full support. She'd be your wedding accountant, assistant and coach - all while being a bottomless pit of valuable information.
— Ashley & Kenny
“We’d recommend Amanda’s services to any of our friends and family for their wedding day.”
We were married in June of 2015 and hired Amanda as our day of coordinator – it was one of the best decisions we made. We loved having her guidance during the planning stages and we were always relying on her knowledge, creativity and experience to help plan such a unique event.
On our wedding day Amanda's presence was even more valuable. She brought a sense of composure and calm to what could have been an otherwise hectic day. We also greatly appreciated that all of details and special moments that we requested were executed perfectly.
We'd recommend Amanda's services to any of our friends and family for their wedding day.
— Shannon & Jordy
“Amanda aimed to please and that is exactly what she did at our wedding!”
To be honest I was not 100% sure I needed a wedding coordinator/planner as I really enjoy party planning. I can EASILY say that it was by far worth every penny and I am glad we hired her for our wedding! Her organization, attention to detail and easy going attitude made our day that much more enjoyable. With Amanda’s help we were able to enjoy the day instead of worrying about timelines and everything else! HIGHLY recommended!
— Ashley & Hugh
“If you’re thinking of working with Amanda and her team, go for it!”
We worked with Amanda for day of coordination for our wedding at the end of August only a couple weeks ago. Amanda herself was already scheduled for another couple's wedding the same day as ours, so on the actual day we had one of her other coordinators and an assistant, Heather and Danielle.
The meetings we had with Amanda through the process were a blast! We knew what we wanted out of the day, and her advice & skills kept us on track. And how can you not have fun when there's a visit from Ollie (Amanda's dog) during your meeting?
The rehearsal and wedding both went off without a hitch. Heather and Danielle were there to get us in gear when we needed it, and handle any issues. Heather also had a chance to bust out her emergency boutonniere skills when my dad's didn't make it to the ceremony.
Bottom line - if you're thinking of working with Amanda and her team, go for it! One of my bridesmaids commented post ceremony that I was incredibly relaxed while we were getting ready the morning of. I think working with Amanda Douglas Events was a big part of that since I could step out of planning finally and enjoy getting married.
— Nadine & Adam
From our vendor partners
What the people we work beside say
Florists, photographers, venues, and caterers see how an event really runs. Here’s what they’ve shared on Google.
“Someone who can take charge, keep everything running smoothly and on schedule, and put out any fires.”
Amanda is an excellent wedding and event planner that I've had the pleasure to work with on several events. As a florist, it's very important to me that the planner I'm working with be someone who can take charge, keep everything running smoothly and on schedule, and put out any "fires" that might come up. Amanda has shown herself to not only be the bride's best friend, but also to be a professional who deals with all situations well. I have seen her locate problems and come up with solutions in the same breath. I would highly recommend her to brides or companies looking for help planning a large or small event!
— Lauren Wiebe, Stone House Creative · Florist
“Working alongside her in the wedding industry is an absolute dream.”
Amanda is an incredibly talented planner who will win you over with her professional services and cheerful demeanour. Working alongside her in the wedding industry is an absolute dream. Her eye for detail and impeccable preparedness sets her apart from the average planner. We highly recommend her services!
— Prairie Film Co. · Videographer
“Quick on her feet, immensely creative, and always around with a warm welcoming smile.”
Amanda is an incredible asset on the wedding day! Not just to the wedding couple but to the vendors themselves. I've seen her in action, she is quick on her feet, immensely creative, and always around with a warm welcoming smile. I am so happy when I know she will be planning a wedding I get to photograph! I can't wait until our next gig together!!
— Mandy Wright Photography · Photographer
“Please ask her to see her toolbox. She literally carries around everything you could ever need.”
I heart Amanda:)
As the owner of 4squarefoto photobooths, I have had the pleasure of working on several weddings with Amanda and her team. Amanda is extremely organized, thoughtful, caring and creative. She is very professional but at the same time is funny and great to be around. Amanda has the ability to setup and run your event with such ease which enables you to enjoy the time instead of concerning yourself with things you shouldn't even know about.
Please ask her to see her "toolbox". She literally carries around EVERYTHING you could ever need. Amanda and her team are definitely an important part of making the best day of your life run smoothly:)
— Jelena Neufeld, 4 Square Foto · Photo booths
“One of the most experienced and knowledgeable wedding planners we know.”
Amanda is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable wedding planners we know. She has phenomenal sense of style and her attention to detail is like none other. To have Amanda planning your wedding will be the best investment you'll make!
— Starlit Point · Venue
“I look forward to shooting Amanda weddings.”
I love working with amanda! Her weddings are always gorgeous, and she is a pleasure to work with. As a wedding videographer, i look forward to shooting "amanda" weddings as i know the video will end up extra beautiful.
— Jeff Gordon, JAG Videos and Photography · Videographer
“It is always an absolute pleasure working alongside Amanda on an event.”
It is always an absolute pleasure working alongside Amanda on an event as a fellow vendor! She is organized, thorough, and really does her absolute best to ensure her clients vision shines through on their day!!
— Kelly Tellier, Lily Stone Gardens · Florist & venue
“One of the most organized people I know.”
Always a pleasure to work with Amanda on any project. One of the most organized people I know! And just fun to work with, a great partner in the industry.
— Evolve Catering · Caterer