A Swanky Affair Durham and Chapel Hill Leading Wedding Planner

Your Event, Flawlessly Executed

Durham & Chapel Hill Wedding and Event Coordination

As the owner of A Swanky Affair I have been planning and coordinating North Carolina weddings since 2010. I have helped nearly 300 brides, grooms, and parents successfully pull off the event of their dreams. Whether you are planning a sweet Southern wedding celebration in Chapel Hill, and industrial chic wedding in Durham, or a laid back wedding in Hillsborough, let me take care of all the little details so you can focus on enjoying the big day!

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A Swanky Affair

5.0

Based on 18 reviews

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Elyssa Kivus (Kivus & Camera)

18:26 15 Dec 22

Amanda makes my life as a wedding photographer so much better. I see all the nitty gritty and behind the scenes of the wedding day (and the prep that happens before) and believe me when I tell you that not all wedding planners are created equal. A Swanky Affair handled this couple's Indian Wedding seemingly with ease, and there were a lot of moving parts!

Pami Anderson

15:51 11 Jul 22

Amanda is an absolutely incredible wedding coordinator and I simply cannot recommend her enough. I was someone who thought I could plan most of my wedding and my husband convinced me that we needed a coordinator. It was the best decision we made. So many small details come up when planning a wedding and it exponentially increases 6 weeks out from the wedding date, and that is when Amanda comes in. She takes over all communications with vendors, triple checks everything on your contracts, and handles everything day of the wedding. She is an extremely thoughtful and caring person, and truly wants to do everything in her power to make your wedding the best day of your life (which she did for us!) Amanda was always one step ahead and thinking of things before us and gives you a full checklist to ensure there is nothing missed.We had multiple days for our wedding and Amanda was involved with everything. She was flexible and accommodating for all wedding styles/preferences and has so much experience that she can tell you stories of how it has worked at prior weddings she has planned. Amanda knows literally all of the vendors and already has personal relationships that are so valuable (especially if you are like me and not local to the area!) Amanda steps in when needed to coordinate all logistics day of while also remaining so calm (which is exactly the energy needed on your wedding day).If you are reading these reviews, trust me that you need a coordinator and it should absolutely be A Swanky Affair. You will be so happy you worked with Amanda!

Anna Dengler

20:59 10 Jan 22

Amanda of A Swanky Affair is incredible! First things first, she's incredibly kind and easy to work with. But second, she makes sure that EVERY detail of your wedding is discussed and taken care of.My now husband and I were scheduled to get married April 2020, so I'm sure you can imagine the chaos that came with rescheduling, new dates, new vendors, etc. Through every change, Amanda's attention to detail made the process smooth and manageable. She helped ease our stress and accommodated our questions and concerns.When we finally were able to have our wedding in November of 2021, everything was seamless. The day ran so smoothly, I did not have to think about one detail. From the rehearsal to the ceremony, everything turned out beautifully and Amanda was a big part of this.Overall, I highly recommend Amanda for your upcoming wedding!!

Elaina Siverling

19:18 03 Jan 22

Amanda is simply the best! We started working with her in early 2020 for our January 2021 wedding. We thought the world would have recovered from COVID by the time our wedding rolled around, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Amanda took the re-scheduling in stride and was able to move every single one of our vendors to our new date in November 2021. She was always two steps ahead of us with anything we would need to anticipate, and kept in contact with us through frequent emails, texts, calls, and Zoom meetings. Amanda has incredible connections with vendors in the Raleigh/Durham area - she always presented the best three options to us for each vendor type so we could pick what we liked, and then she set up all the meetings. She walked through every step of planning (twice!) and we loved each minute of working with her.Beyond Amanda's connections and organization skills, she is so kind and personable. She was excited with us as we grew closer to our wedding, and really empathized with us through all the changing of plans. Despite her having many other clients, it always felt like we were a priority to her. We are forever thankful for her hard work. Our wedding was pulled off flawlessly, we couldn't have asked for more!

Melissa Hooper

22:30 17 Dec 21

I was a “covid bride” so I had a long journey with Amanda in 2020 and into 2021 where the big day finally happened! Amanda was AMAZING throughout it all! She is extremely professional, talented, and very knowledgeable of wedding planning and making sure things go smooth and perfect for your big day! If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, seriously look no further, A Swanky Affair is THE ONE! You won’t regret it!

Doug Walton

14:11 18 Nov 21

Amanda Scott, owner of A Swanky Affair, was a huge help as we navigated the challenges of hosting our daughter’s wedding at a very large and very busy venue. We especially appreciated her timely and efficient communication skills. While dealing with some other vendors who did not respond at all (or took days/weeks to respond) to our questions and concerns during the planning process, it was a pleasure to always receive her responses either immediately, or within 24 hours. This was very, very important to us. Amanda was efficient, knowledgeable, and extremely organized, with a focus on detail. And very important: she was calming and reassuring during those moments when panic would arise, which inevitably occur during the planning of a wedding. Amanda was on point thru all the Zoom calls, phone calls, text messages, emails and venue planning sessions we scheduled throughout our year of planning. We were blessed to have her as our wedding coordinator and appreciate all she did to help our daughter realize the wedding of her dreams. Thank you, thank you, Amanda!!!

Stefanie Kahn

23:07 03 Nov 21

We worked with Amanda for over two years due to a pre and post pandemic wedding - and give her glowing reviews. In addition to the traits listed above, she is organized, efficient, calming and a pleasure to work with. She kept us abreast of constantly changing venue and service providers requirements, payment details, etc. She also has first hand knowledge and experience with ordering/hiring everything you need to add the special touches to your wedding/event. Feel free to ask Amanda for my contact info. if you'd like a personal reference.

Alison Kohl

20:15 22 Oct 21

If you're looking for a wedding planner and/or coordinator, look no further than Amanda. She is simply the best.We met Amanda in 2019 for the first time to meet about our (originally) summer 2020 wedding at Bay 7 in downtown Durham. She saw us through a complicated postponement towards the beginning of the pandemic and was able to reschedule in such a way that we could keep all the vendors we had booked. All of our vendors were excited to hear that Amanda was our planner because they know that she is a professional who knows how to pull off an event with a great attention to detail.Amanda is incredibly organized and kept us and all our vendors on track. Many times I called or emailed her with a new concern I had just thought of, and she always had already seen around the corner and solved the issue. She coordinated between all our vendors flawlessly and the event was truly beyond our dreams.Because of the postponement, we were wedding planning for about two years with Amanda and it feels weird to not have a reason to speak to her! She becomes a part of the family and we cannot recommend her enough.

Ritu and Chaar

19:41 16 Oct 21

We worked with Amanda for our wedding weekend She made every aspect of wedding coordination so simple and so fun! From the planning stages to the final day, she was always there to listen, troubleshoot and devise creative solutions (especially with all the moving parts of the pandemic). We don't know how we would have gotten through the day and the weekend without her.While her work and her amazing reviews speak for themselves, the best thing about Amanda is the relationship that she built with us. She truly took the time to get to know us and our family through zoom calls and emails. By the time the wedding came around, she knew our goals and vision, and my entire family could easily trust her. We loved working with Amanda and would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her! 🙂

eleanor hoover

21:34 13 Oct 21

Amanda was a godsend for my daughters pandemic wedding. Crazy changes and Amanda didn’t skip a beat. She is extremely detailed oriented and points out things that you would never think of. I felt comfortable calling her and asking any questions that came up. She leaves nothing out and the bride or her mother aren’t stressed out with details especially the day of!Amanda is fabulous to work with!

S Gorlick

18:27 31 Aug 21

It was a fantastic whirlwind weekend, coordinated by Amanda for our son and daughter-in-law’s out of town wedding! All events were meticulously coordinated with the bride and groom and their families, multiple vendors (several caterers, florist, band, lighting, etc.), and included a welcome dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, and next day brunch. Amanda’s attention to detail and calming manner ensured that all were well prepared, all went perfectly, and where loving memories were made! Highly recommended! Thank you Amanda!

Margaret Gall

01:41 25 Jun 21

Amanda is spot on when it comes to organizing and ensuring that your wedding will unfold without any hitches or unforeseen problems. She stuck with us through the pandemic delays and always had a positive and upbeat attitude through all of the challenges we encountered. I've had another daughter's wedding in which I did not have a wedding planner so I know just how valuable her services were. I highly recommend Amanda - she will help you keep your sanity and enable you to have exactly the kind of wedding that you want. I was able to fully relax and enjoy the ceremony and reception because I knew Amanda had everything under control. On top of that, she is so kind and very calm. That is priceless!

Julia Bellantoni

19:21 01 Jun 21

Amanda was an incredible day-of coordinator! She was helpful throughout the entire planning process and was always available for consultation and advice. She was experienced and professional and knew exactly how to handle all of our vendors, timelines, and details throughout the day. Highly recommend!

Patti Paine

13:23 24 May 21

Amanda helped us plan the most amazing wedding for my daughter this spring. Due to Covid 19 the wedding had to be rescheduled a year later and a venue change was needed rather last minute due to the our original venue not reopening in time. When hiring her I could have never imagined all we would encounter this past year. Amanda took all this in stride and helped us make the necessary decisions and changes much more palatable. I can't imagine having to handle all those changes without her. She has a great personality and is very professional....which was so needed at that time.Amanda took our ideas of the perfect wedding (or any celebration) and make them a reality. She is well known and respected by other vendors in the industry making it easy to coordinate and to work as a team. She will get things done with perfection and keep everyone on schedule.Planning a wedding is a busy time so knowing that Amanda was at our side I could relax and enjoy the planning process. Her experience helped us see things we were unaware of and would have never thought about on our own. And, on the BIG day I didn't think about anything but enjoying our family and friends. I highly recommend her for any celebration you are planning.

Kelsey Riggsbee

22:06 09 Nov 20

Amanda did an amazing job as our wedding coordinator. We enjoyed working with Amanda from the moment we met her. She is very upfront with what she does and communicates everything in a very clear and effective way. Amanda made sure everything was lined up with all of our vendors and made sure that all of our ducks were in a row. Amanda made a clear and simple timeline for the wedding party and family to follow the day of our wedding. The rehearsal went smooth and the whole wedding weekend was a great success. We highly recommended Amanda from A Swanky Affair as your wedding coordinator.

Katie marshall

04:31 03 May 19

STOP! Seriously, you don't need to look any further than Amanda Scott. If you're looking for someone who is organized, has an eye for small details without losing sight of the big picture, and will make your wedding party/family feel prepared and excited (I had a very nervous Dad over here!) but keeping everyone on schedule...this is your wake up call!I chose to work with Amanda as my day of coordinator (which, you're in luck because this really means month of coordinator) because I was really enjoying the planning process but knew day-of, I wouldn't want to be telling vendors where to set up and getting frantic phone calls because one of the groomsmen forgot his coat - she also offers full service planning. Starting 5 weeks out from our wedding, Amanda began integrating into the process. I sent her all of my vendor contracts and other important documents, which she was able to review and contact all vendors to get the ball rolling. Her response time is insane...not once did it take her more than a day to respond to me...many times within a couple hours or even minutes. Talk about putting my mind at ease. Instead of fielding questions about linens and guest count from 10+ vendors, everyone went through her and that streamlined everything so well and really eliminated any stress I was told by countless people to be prepared for. We created a detailed timeline for the day, which she swiftly shared with vendors and the wedding party/immediate family (during the rehearsal she ran...again To. A. Tee.) The day of couldn't have been smoother and all I had to focus on was getting ready with my girlfriends, getting MARRIED to my husband, and dancing the night away.So not only is she good at her job logistically, but she has the perfect personality for the job. She is so kind and warm, putting everyone at ease, but also had something about her where you could tell she means business! The perfect combination to keep everything on track but still so enjoyable from start to finish. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

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