Amanda Reed Weddings (2025)

26/12/2024

As this Christmas Day begins to wind down, I find myself reflecting on the wild ride that has been 2024. A decade or so ago, who knew that one day we would have eight incredible part- and full-time planners and a continually growing crew of the greatest interns and associates you can imagine (plus our partridge, Madi)? It’s evident in retrospect how much we’ve grown, not just as a service, but as a family. 2024 has been a masterclass in growth—both for this company and for me personally. We have had the privilege of collaborating with some truly amazing vendors from around the world who really are the magic behind the curtain and clients who remind us that friendship is the best kind of adventure. It’s like we’ve been handed a backstage pass to the greatest show on earth, and spoiler alert: the drama is real, but the love is even more spectacular! Planning these stories for amazing humans - turns out it’s also the ultimate test of patience, grit, creativity… and caffeine consumption. It’s been a whirlwind of love, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos - sort of like trying to manage a group of groomsmen who put the limits of “open bar” to the test!

But let’s talk about the real MVPs: this incredible team and the amazing vendors and clients who’ve made this year absolutely unforgettable - your dedication and creativity serve daily inspiration. Thank you for filling our hearts and our calendars. From late-night brainstorming sessions to early morning meetings, it’s been a ride that we wouldn’t trade for the world (well, maybe for a lifetime supply of Dr Pepper and/or Diet Coke and/or McDonald’s sweet tea, depending on who you ask), to the heartwarming moments shared with our special couples who entrust their special days to us, it’s like we’re all part of a perfect romantic comedy. So here’s to growth, gratitude, and the glorious messiness of it all!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—your support means the world to us. Here’s to more epic love stories, unforgettable celebrations, and maybe a few less last-minute emergencies in 2025!

XOXO Amanda

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06/12/2024

Welcome to the iridescent wedding of the year presented to you in 35mm film. Roll the tape🎞️🫧

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02/12/2024

In case you didn't get enough sweets this weekend, here's a little cake for your Monday afternoon🤍

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29/11/2024

Thanksgiving. The one day a year we sit down with our loved ones, enjoy a meal together, and remember the many things we are thankful for. We could sit here and write for days abut our blessings - from our vendor “family”, happy couples for whom we get to make dreams come true, and on and on. But since a lot of us are sitting around new or different tables this year, here are some words of encouragement to try and get you through.

1. You're going to get asked how marriage is going or how wedding planning is. Aunt Kathy is going to give all her advice and say she can plan the wedding because she did it once in the 80s. It's okay! Give them small details and tell them you're saving the rest for wedding day… and remember, they're only asking because they care!

2. To all the parents with empty seats at the table. It's okay! They're going to come back. This is only one day of the 365. You'll get many more days and meals with them and you'll get used to the new normal. It's hard to watch your kids grow up and start their own family but it's a part of life and a part of your family's beautiful journey.

3. You don't have to eat all the weird dishes on the table... we know how you feel and fortunately, McDonald’s is open late!

4. If you're thinking about popping the question, we're here to tell you go for it! It doesn't have to be something grand and orchestrated, make it heartfelt and special for you two and be present in the moment. Take a Xanax or a shot if you need to calm the nerves and remember, it’s only 4 simple words (to which you probably already know the answer). And when they say yes, you know who to call first! 😉

Happy Thanksgiving, insta family! We love each and every one of you and wish you nothing but a peaceful, tasteful holiday! Cheers!

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22/11/2024

We have to apologize… we've been keeping a secret and are finally here to discuss it. It's time we introduce the new Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Walker! We traveled to New Orleans for this French Quarter Wedding, which did not disappoint. Beignets for days, ceremony under the tree of life, and a secondline parade by the one and only Kinfolk brass band. These Louisianans know how to party! If anyone wants to get married in NOLA, hit us up, we will happily go back!

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11/11/2024

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On July 13th, at 11,212 feet in elevation, these two love birds got married at The Little Nell in Aspen! Here are our top 5 favorite moments from the trip:
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1. Hanging out in the Dolce & Gabbana spa with the girls all morning (pampering of a LIFETIME)
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2. The 10-minute gondola rides up and down the mountain all weekend. 10 minutes of peace and quiet with no cell service 😌
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3. Champagne sabering with the bride! And the groom cutting his finger 2 minutes later trying to spray the champagne! He was fine; no stitches were needed.
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4. Getting “stuck” on the mountain when a storm rolled in, and the gondola closed due to winds…. The storm rolled out when the party ended, but we were a little scared, considering there was no other way down. (like, really, the only other way is walking down with the bears 🐻 🫣)
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5. Secretly playing “dunkaroos” outside trying to hide it from mom! Definition of dunkaroos: a slapping game where player one dunks their head in a bucket of ice water, numbing it, while player two slaps the sh** out of them when they pull their head up. Very entertaining for bystanders. Very satisfying for the person slapping. Very painful for the receiver if you're not drunk!

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05/11/2024

Celebrating BIG today with two of our very favorite couples! One year ago we were tackling two epic weddings simultaneously in Bentonville. One at Crystal Bridges with The Hintons and the other at Thaden Field with The Kelleys! Both weddings brought the party to Bentonville, going hard all night long. We hope you all celebrated big today with lots of cake and champagne (and a different sort of bottle for the newest member of the Hinton family)!

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31/10/2024

In planner world, Halloween is the one night a year a planner isn't the only one experiencing jump scares! To celebrate, here's our top 10 jump scares we've experienced this year:

1. The wrong cake showing up on wedding day.

2. A rental company calling to say all 300 plates you rented broke on the truck.

3. Your styrofoam cake melting and having to pretend to cut into it (also there was no real part of the cake, it was all styrofoam)

4. Guests RSVP the night before (or morning of 🙃) the wedding.

5. The shuttle dropping guests off and not coming back to take everyone to reception leaving us all stranded in the middle of a park.

6. Running out of food for dinner - this one goes back to number 4. You know who you are.

7. A guests showing up in white to the wedding. Its like seeing a ghost all night long.

8. Smelling gas at a wedding and having to evacuate everyone while 300 candles are still lit in the room.

9. Trying to light 100 sparklers while drunk guests are using them as sword fights. Hair, clothing, and skin have been burned.

10. Your car running out of gas, getting a flat tire, or getting pulled over when leaving a wedding at 2am.

Bonus: Driving bride and groom to their hotel after a wedding cause there aren't any Ubers and the couple going back and forth between making out and the groom crying because he's so happy drunk.

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21/10/2024

Anyone want to go to Cabo? We’ll plan your wedding! Or your anniversary! Family vacation? Say the word. We’re already packed.

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18/10/2024

The Night Before.

A night that should be filled with a little bit of practice, a few drinks (pace yourself😉) and a whole lot of laughs and love!

Key to a great night before:
1. Short and sweet practice. Only invite the bridal party and parents/those actively in the wedding. Dates and special friends - meet us at dinner! We will make sure everyone else is in line on the wedding day.

2. Dinner. 30-50 of your closest friends and family! The people that mean the most!

3. Speeches! Let your friends give their advice and love (and share those embarrassing middle school stories) the night before. This group is who can handle the crazy that maybe the entire wedding doesn't need to hear.

4. Welcome party. This is where you can invite everyone from the wedding to come celebrate and enjoy! All the people who traveled far and wide can get a drink and start the celebration early with you!

5. Go to bed early!!! Don't go out and party till 2am! It might be your "last night single," but you don't want to be hung over the next day! Bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and even parents - have a few drinks, with some water in between, and get a good night's rest! You can go wild after the wedding!

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11/10/2024

You asked, and we delivered (and even if you didn't ask, we're still delivering, so like, comment and scroll!😉)

Welcome to the wedding of Miss Mary Claire Paddock and Mr. Benjamin Garrett-Ryan Gresham! These two celebrated BIG in Park City, Utah, with their closest friends and family. The couple tied the knot at sunset on the Flagstaff Deck at Stein Eriksen Lodge, overlooking the undeniably gorgeous ski runs in all their fall glory! Lush lavender and ivory bloom overlaid their hand-painted aisle runner. Afterward, guests were welcomed into the Lodge for cocktail hour, greeted with hand-crafted cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before the curtains were pulled, stunning guests with the vision of the reception inside. Manhattan serenaded the guests as dinner, speeches, and first dances were enjoyed before the lights dimmed and the party began. Conga lines formed and drinks were splashed as every guest spun on the dance floor. The couple ended the night with a private last dance before making a grand firework exit surrounded by friends and family. Overall, the wedding was easily 100/10 on the ARW wedding scale (we’ve seen our fair share of events), and we will forever be grateful to have been a part of these special days! Cheers to The Greshams! We love you both BIG!

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10/10/2024

Okay, okay. We're finally (almost) recovered from Mary Claire and Garrett's stunning wedding in none other than Park City, Utah and are ready to debrief! Buckle up, let's get into it:

Started off the trip with Sushi at Sunset! An intimate rooftop disco night for MC + G's closet friends, complete with hand-rolled Sushi by the renowned food artist Diego, carefully devoured with everyone's welcome gift, custom chopsticks, and ended the night with a bit of wedding luck in some adorable fortune cookies! 🍣🥢

Friday morning, as the fog lifted, the boys teed it up in their very own pre-wedding tournament at what we believe to be the most beautiful golf course in Utah, if not the country, Soldier Hollow! ⛳️🏌️

At the same time, the girls got dressed up beautifully in blue for a morning bridal luncheon! Pastries, mimosas, gifts, and laughs, these girls had so much fun we had to kick them out because (nameeeeeee) was closing! 🥂

Finally, to wrap up the night, a mountain chic rehearsal dinner and welcome celebration at the renowned Kimball Terrace with all their guests! Cowboy hats, hand-rolled ci**rs, and Papaw’s famous ribs welcomed the guests into the couple's favorite city, where we again had to kick everyone out because the venue was locking up the doors! Let's just say these Hope, Arkansans and Texarkana, Texans will party all night, and there's no stopping them!

Stay tuned! Wedding details are up next! The photos are TOO GOOD not to have their own post!

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23/09/2024

"Alexa - play getaway car by Taylor Swift"
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16/09/2024

One year later, and we still have *actual* butterflies🦋
Cheers to another year, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrald! We love you BIG!

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11/09/2024

She is beauty, she is grace… She is the moment (and also a legit rockstar!) She is Mrs. Little! 🤍

Oh to be Allie! The bride of all brides! This gal is one of a kind. The only bride to ever show up to our first meeting with three handmade collage boards of her dream wedding. She's the lady in white, our rock and roll bride… She is Allie!

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05/09/2024

Ten moments from Caleigh and James' wedding that forever changed how we wedding:
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1. When the wind blew perfectly at sunset, like God was taking the picture Himself! It was not at all a really great planner throwing the veil in the air and running out of the shot 🤫
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2. The brother-sister duo that melted our hearts all day long!
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3. When this flower girl and ring bearer waddled and waved their way down the aisle and stole everyone's hearts! What's the saying? "Just smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave" IYKYK
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4. When dad wanted to ensure he got the four most important words of this life just right. 🥲
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5. Elvis being at the wedding. That's it.
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6. The shot heard around the wedding!
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7. When grandma got REALLY lit after that shot! This is the moment the party started!
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8. Same as #7. No explanation needed.
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9. The ice cream break that took us all back to our childhood!
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10. When Dad made every little girl's dreams come true with a surprise fireworks show to round out the night! Did the cops get called? No. Was this wedding planner who had no idea it was happening afraid? Very!
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Cheers to one year, C + J! We hope this year was as crazy and fun as the wedding day was! 🥂

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30/08/2024

The Riggs Chevron Station
Est. 2024
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If you've ever been to Oxford, you know where to go for the after-party late-night snack! Kacie and Sage (along with all their Ole Miss crew) were obsessed with the 4 Corners Chevron chicken on a stick, so we had to bring the tradition to Arkansas. Thus, The Riggs gas station was born, and let us be the first to say - these Hotty Toddies know how to party! Can we get a HYDR!?!

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27/08/2024

"When I walk in the room, I can still make the whole place shimmer" -TS✨

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