Altar Ego Weddings

ire day went exactly how we wanted it to. Everything ran so smoothly, and we were actually able to just enjoy the day without worrying about a single detail. We also really appreciated all the prep leading up to it - the meetings were super helpful, and the checklist and other materials she gave us kept everything on track and way less stressful. Having her at the rehearsal dinner was great too. it made the whole weekend go smoothly! I couldn’t recommend Jennifer enough. She made the whole process easy and fun, was fun to be around, and we honestly couldn’t have imagined the day going any better.

"month-of" coordination package. But honestly, that title doesn’t do her justice — she went above and beyond throughout the entire process. Jen’s reputation in the wedding industry speaks for itself. Every vendor we spoke to lit up when we mentioned her name. She was already familiar with our venue, which was a huge bonus and gave us extra peace of mind. Her organization was next-level. The spreadsheets, while detailed, were incredibly helpful in bringing our vision to life and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. Her attention to detail showed how much she truly cared, and thanks to her, I felt completely at ease on the big day. If any issues came up, I didn’t know about them — because Jen handled it all seamlessly. Having Jen on our team was one of the best decisions we made. Thank you, Jen, for your expertise, calm presence, and genuine care!

original vendor team, and before I even had a chance to stress she was presenting me with backup options, reaching out on behalf of my event and ensuring we had the best vendor team possible at every moment. Her planning website is full of incredible resources for you to manage all the moving pieces of planning a wedding, and she is extremely responsive for any questions or concerns at any time! I was able to be completely stress & (mostly) decision free all week leading up to my wedding, because I knew that Jennifer and the team had everything under control. If you are looking for someone to be honest, on top of it and ensure your event goes off exactly as planned - please consider Altar Ego Weddings and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Jennifer for everything - we could not have done it without you!!

rofessional, personable, and incredibly dedicated, Jennifer went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly unforgettable. Although we hired Jennifer for month-of and day-of coordination, she was an invaluable resource throughout the entire planning process. She was always responsive, transparent, and willing to help with vendor communications, timeline organization, and every little detail. On the big day, she ensured all of our vendors were on time, fully prepared, and knew the flow of events, allowing us to be completely stress-free. She even navigated our unique family dynamics with grace and understanding, making potentially tricky moments seamless and comfortable. Jennifer’s energy and enthusiasm brought such a fun, positive presence to our reception—my bridesmaids adored her just as much as I did! She and her team made sure everything ran smoothly, and we are beyond grateful for their support. If you’re looking for top-tier, class-A service, Alter Ego Weddings is the planning team you want by your side. Thank you, Jennifer, for making our day absolutely perfect! -The Hicks

Ego Weddings! From our first meeting, we knew she was the rockstar we needed to bring our vision to life. Jennifer was incredibly conscientious of both our needs and our budget, making magic happen every step of the way. She worked seamlessly with Memory Lane's owner, Bobby, to ensure our day was absolutely stunning and everything I had dreamed of. There wasn’t a single question or crazy idea she couldn’t handle—she made us feel so heard and special throughout the entire process. Her organization and calm-yet-commanding presence on the day of were unmatched. She struck the perfect balance of chill and focused, making sure every detail was executed exactly as we envisioned. I was even able to fully relax the day of (which is not easy for me—I’m usually pretty anxious!) because I knew she had everything under control. Jennifer’s day-of assistant was also phenomenal—so sweet and helpful the entire night. Together, they made our wedding day run like a dream, and I genuinely felt no stress, just pure joy. If you want your wedding to be magical, stress-free, and expertly executed, I cannot recommend Altar Ego Weddings enough. Jennifer is simply the best, and we’re so grateful for her and her incredible team!

he was the perfect fit for us. Jen's clear communication, organization, knowledge, and just making you feel at ease during the planning process makes her seriously the best! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Jen's resources and constant reassurance and availability via phone/text/email made everything so much easier. Thanks to her expertise, our wedding day went off without a hitch. She handled every detail flawlessly, ensuring that we could relax and really enjoy every moment of our wedding. She also is the best bodyguard when you need one on your wedding day ;) In the end, your wedding is the biggest party you'll ever throw, and investing in Jen's services was absolutely worth it. She took a huge load off my shoulders and allowed me and my now husband to truly enjoy the wedding day! Jen is an outstanding planner, and we couldn't be happier with her work and how the day turned out!!

was super receptive to our vision for the wedding and made everything go beyond anything we could have ever wished for! Even though we were planning our wedding from out-of-state, Jen made the process so seamless and stress-free. It ended up raining on our wedding day and Jen was able to pivot the entire wedding day less than 24 hours before it began - and you never would have guessed it was plan B because of how intentional and beautifully everything came together. It was the happiest day of our lives and I know that we have Jen to thank for that!

n communicates clearly, is heavily organized/detailed, and honors FUN. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but having the resources she provides and the open line of communication made my entire process run so smoothly. At the end of the day, your wedding is going to be the biggest party you ever throw and it is 100% worth the investment in Jen to help you take some of the load off and ENJOY the process.

went the extra mile to fix a decor issue two weeks before my wedding, and she never made me feel needy or stressed. Jen anticipates the needs of her couples and excels at helping create the best wedding weekend possible. Thank you, Jen we are truly and forever grateful! With love and Steely Dan, M + C.

general, I literally was not worried about one detail day of. I knew Jen would take care of everything. She was so sweet and kind and I could not have asked for my wedding day to go any better! Whether you need all the help or just the final day of details, Altar Ego Weddings is a must have on your special day!

nd listened (priceless). Simply put, she was just a wonderful person to work with and for us, we didn't just hire a planner, we hired a professional and she's pretty good at it!

ase of information about wedding venues and vendors, and has developed a comprehensive set of tools to be used throughout the process. We do not live in Austin so having everything available online was so helpful and we could add information or check details from anywhere. There was no stress and no drama on wedding day because Jen had contacted all of the vendors, verified all the details and prepared a timeline that everyone could follow down to the minute. The wedding was beautiful and the whole family was able to relax and enjoy all of the special moments throughout the day and evening.

managing our budget, contracts, checklists, and vendor recommendations made navigating the planning process so much easier. And once we got within a month of the big day, she took over handling final details with vendors, creating a timeline for the day, and taking so much of the last minute stress off of our shoulders (even as we were all dealing with covid!). Jen’s attention to detail allowed my husband and I to be fully present and in the moment throughout our wedding day, and made it one we won’t ever forget. Even our family and friends commented that Jen delivered a seamless experience! I can’t speak highly enough of working with Jennifer Ashford and Altar Ego Weddings!

ace. There are a lot of wedding planners, but no one has the experience and brainpower that Jennifer has! I’m so thankful for her and her amazing team! After the whole wedding planning process I feel like she knows me and understands me as much as anyone!

we certainly got our money’s worth of help from her (and then some). I can’t comment on how Jen compares to other wedding planners in Austin (since I only plan on getting married once!). But I can comment on how phenomenal it was to work with Jen, and how I have a hard time thinking someone else could do it better than her. For my wife and me, the two most important traits we wanted in our wedding planner were effective communication, and an enjoyable personality to work with on wedding day. When we first interviewed with Jen, we quickly knew that Jen would easily check both those boxes. She wonderfully blends a joyful, friendly personality with diligence and professionalism. Sure, other planners were less expensive, but even after our initial consultation we knew that we were getting a fantastic planner with her, well worth the price. Right off the bat, I was impressed with Jen’s organizational skills. She provides her clients with a virtual toolbox of documents/slides which have every little detail of the wedding laid out. She included helpful timelines, organized structure to manage your contracts, advice on rehearsal dinner locations, and much more. You get this level of professionalism with Jen, since she’s been in the industry for so long. And if you’re like me, you will have thousands of questions throughout the planning process - Jen answered them all, always in a timely manner. Since we purchased the “guide” package we didn’t get much direct planning from Jen before our wedding week (we had her handle the transportation, which she did wonderfully), but all the advice/responses to our questions were incredibly useful. Her experience in wedding planning made the biggest difference on our actual wedding day. For her and her team, managing a wedding is just another day - and that’s important! Because you don’t want your wedding planner to be stressed at all, because then you’ll be stressed. And with Jen, she and her team have the experience and confidence to seamlessly manage your wedding day, so you don’t end up worrying about a thing. And at the end of the day, that’s why you get a wedding planner - so that you don’t have to sweat the details, and can instead focus on your special day with your spouse, together. That’s what we got with Jen, and we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding day turned out. Here’s some of the ways she went above and beyond for us: 1. Maintained excellent communication throughout all our planning (including while she was moving & had COVID!) 2. Dealt with our transportation company running over the church’s mailbox (oops!) 3. Patiently helped us decide whether we should move our wedding date due to COVID Ultimately, if you want a compassionate, knowledgable, professional and fun wedding planner in Austin, you go with Jen. And who doesn’t want that?

no further than Altar Ego. We recently had the pleasure of working with Jen for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very first consultation, Jen took the time to get to know us and understand our vision for our big day. She was attentive, responsive, and always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. Throughout the planning process, she was extremely organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that no stone was left unturned and that everything was running smoothly. What really stood out to us, however, was Jen's communication skills. She was always clear and concise in her instructions and kept us up-to-date on every aspect of the planning process. She also took the time to listen to our ideas and concerns and provided valuable feedback and advice, making us feel confident and at ease every step of the way. On the day of our wedding, everything was absolutely perfect. Jen and her team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran like clockwork, leaving us free to enjoy the day with our loved ones. The attention to detail was impeccable, and every little touch was just as we had imagined it. We got such incredible feedback from our guests about just how seamless the entire weekend felt. In short, Jen is an exceptional wedding planner who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. If you are looking for someone who is organized, communicative, and passionate about making your wedding day the best it can be, then we cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Jen, for making our wedding day the happiest day of our lives!

right questions to ask to get me there, and when a random emergency struck on wedding day, she went above and beyond to handle the problem without stressing me out.

planning were extremely helpful, and her presence was calming and professional. She is so knowledgable and we took a lot of her recommendations throughout the process. She took such a load off of me, especially the month before the wedding, and my wedding day was absolutely perfect! We loved working with Jen and Altar Ego!

ere planning the Austin wedding from out of state, and so beyond glad we did. I planned my wedding with her for over 18 months. I’m a very “type A bride” who loves to try new things and she executed everything at our wedding with excellence and answered my thousands of emails over the course of almost 2 years, which was absolutely amazing. We planned a larger wedding ~200 guests, mostly out of town guests, at Addison Grove and knew nothing about planning a wedding nor planning a wedding in Austin. We learned so much from Jen! And it was such a fun process to work with her! Our wedding had all the “things”- Photographer, Videographer, Content Creator, String Band, DJ, Catering, Bar, Photobooth, Desserts, Florist, Beer Donkey’s, Fireworks, Getaway Cars, Charter Buses, Full Glam team, Rentals, And more- and Jen managed each and every vendor with excellence, taking us along for the journey throughout the whole process. I really don’t know how she does it all on top of having younger kids but she is really the best in the business. Jen is one of those planners who always will support your goals and dreams you desire for your wedding, while maintaining what’s realistic and execution-able. She tells you the “really really” and makes sure you make smart and educated decisions for your wedding day. Jen not only was able to deal with my “type A bride” many asks, but also balanced our demanding parents asks in parallel and made sure we as the couple’s voice was represented. She was always on top of her email and communication clarity, speed, and actionability was superb. Her wedding network within Austin is also outstanding- far better than most planners. She’s highly connected with all the vendors and her years of wedding planning experience show in her work- and she will make sure your day is perfect with the perfect vendors for your specific needs. Every single vendor we worked with, as recommended by her, was incredible. She also was always open to trying new things and new ideas for the wedding that were different than the average wedding and was willing to be creative and flexible with the vendors to make our dreams happen! And trust me we had a lot of out of the box ideas we learned from social media that stretched vendors to think differently! Above all else she was a joy to work with! She’s a wonderful person, has a good sense of humor, and is so kind and caring. I felt like she was such a good friend by the end of the process. I’m going to miss working with her, and hope you hire her so you can enjoy this wedding process as much as I did. Thank you Jen for everything you did for us! Our wedding was the most wonderful day of our lives, with everything we could have ever dreamed of!! The wedding was executed flawlessly and we had the time of our lives. We will never forget all you did for us!! And will miss you so much!! Highly highly recommend Jen for your wedding planning needs, our INCREDIBLE wedding day would not have been possible without her. She’s the best in the business!!

ide as a bride and made me feel heard and helped me to create the wedding I wanted. Truly a great experience and a great person to have on your wedding team.

didn't have to stress during my wedding day. As soon as she stepped in as my month of coordinator I felt all my stress go away and knew everything was in great hands. The entire day was so seamless and resulted in us having such a fun night. Jennifer, thank you so much and to anyone looking for a planner - this is a no brainer.

thing just went perfectly. I cannot recommend her enough. You would be wise to choose them to help with your big day.

say the attention to detail was amazing. We eventually added the design service and so glad we did as the reception was everything we imagined and more. We also had the reception cocktail hour entertainment have to pull out last minute and Jen hooked us up with a great quartet, and she helped me find a wedding cake only 3 weeks before the wedding. I can truly say I enjoyed my entire wedding day and had absolutely no stress what-so-ever (besides my Latin family being on time to the service ;)... IYKYK).

wedding planning process. And Jen was genuinely a life-saver on more than one occasion. When we had to change our date by a few weeks (thanks military!) and I was in a tailspin panic, she was able to talk me off the ledge. We initially were working with another planner associated with the company but ended up having to work with Jen for the last 6ish weeks due to a conflict and despite that potential complication, everything went seamlessly. She was great at communicating with us about what needed to be done, giving us tips on things she had seen work or not work, and generally making our day go off without a hitch. The last month before the wedding was still really hectic (not just because of the wedding) but it would’ve been absolute chaos if it wasn’t for Jen. She’s got a great personality and is very easy to get along with, and her experience means she’s got great relationships with other Austin-area vendors, which just makes things even easier for the day of. Roni (Jen’s assistant) is phenomenal too. She made it her mission to make sure we were well looked after the entire day, making sure we ate, pretty much constantly had a drink in hand or readily available to us all night, and ran interference wherever necessary when Jen was tackling something else. Honestly could not have asked for a better team to make our day go off without so much as a hiccup, or at least not one that we knew about - I'd give them ten stars if I could!!!

d up booking and together they made the day perfect. Jen will keep your wedding day on schedule and stress free it was remarkable!

s and nothing was too much trouble. Jen responded to emails quickly and promptly. She had an amazing relationship with a lot of vendors which made choosing everything so easily. She ensured the wedding was everything my husband and I could ask for. If we could do it all again, we’d definitely book with Jen again.

! I told her my vision for my wedding and she she made it all happen; the colors, the vendors, the vibe! All I had to do was say “yes or no,” “this one not that one.” She made it so easy for me! I literally could not have asked for a better wedding-planning experience; I owe so much of my gratitude to Jennifer and the vendors she helped me select! I would recommend her to anyone who wants to have the wedding of their dreams!!! Thanks again Jen!!! Xoxo

d very well with my Fiancé to ensure his vision for the perfect proposal came to life. She provided a “She Said Yes” banner and bouquet of my favorite flowers! Photography: Mercedes Morgan Photography Carriage: Fantasia Carriage

al (with Jen’s help) was story book worthy and truly captured my love and fairy tale dreams. I can tell she listened to my fiancé and focused on the details to make this proposal perfect for only me. I cannot think of a better way to get engaged and am beyond thrilled with my story book beginning. Thank you Jen!

can not thank Jennifer enough for allowing all of us to enjoy our wedding stress free!

is absolutely amazing. Organized, kind, prompt, funny, and all of the best things you need in a wedding planner! Jen was amazing at making sure I stayed calm about the little things that were making me stressed and the day of, I didn't even notice anything that I thought was going to worry me. She did an amazing job making sure everything looked perfect and I didn't have a worry! THANKS JEN!

great things about her even before she moved to Austin! Then come to find out she was also the planner for a good friend's wedding 10 years ago! Even though we loved our venue for the look/vibe, they weren't easy to work with, but Jen made sure to handle every detail that existed. Can't recommend her enough, stop reading review, just hire her! :)

of everything. I was stressed a lot of the time and she helped me so much. I would have been lost planning my wedding without her! Shannon is absolutely amazing, calm under pressure, organized, responsive, kind, and just fabulous. We love her! She even calmed me down on a Friday via text when I was worried about COVID precautions! If you need a wedding planner, I highly recommend Shannon. She is the best!!!! Thank you, Shannon!!

every email promptly, no matter how anxious or repetitive, and helped us understand the vision. She wrote a detailed itinerary of the day with NO detail forgotten, but helped us through the entire planning process. She really made the experience flow. We had so much fun at the wedding and reception because Shannon took care of every detail. The event was unforgettable, thanks to Shannon of Altar Ego. As a new mother of the bride, my biggest piece of advice is: hire a wedding planner like Shannon! I was able to enjoy the entire wedding weekend and actually spend time with the people I love most.

y, and so much of it was because I didn't have to worry about anything! Jen made sure vendors were coordinated, everything was set-up perfectly, guests had all their questions answered, just flawless. Thank you Altar Ego Weddings for taking such good care of me, my family, and my friends. Can't recommend y'all enough!!

oughtful, and supportive throughout the entire process. She coordinated all of our vendors seamlessly. I had multiple phone calls, endless emails threads, and a zoom call to ease my mind during the planning process. I couldn't have done it without Shannon. Jen Krause filled in for Shannon on my actual wedding day and she was an absolute dream to work with. She didn't miss a beat when it came to organizing our vendors, setting up, and breaking down/collecting our items at the end of the night. She coordinated all of our vendors on the day-of and allowed us to be completely hands off and enjoy the day. I didn't have to worry about A THING on my wedding night. I would highly, highly recommend the Altar Ego team. Thank you guys again!

all if my questions and any issue that came up. She was easy to work with and kept us on budget where we needed it. Thank you for a wonderful stress free day of and Lauren and I will never forget it! You helped make her day so very special with your vendor suggestions! They were all amazing! We could not have imagined a more beautiful day!

an Austin wedding from out-of-state, so her prompt email communication and informed vendor recommendations took so much guesswork out of the equation for us. Jen is also an amazing advocate for the couples she works with. When our rehearsal dinner venue closed just three weeks before our wedding, Jen was immediately reaching out to her immense Austin network to help us find a solution in our budget. Finally, Jen helped us design the perfect schedule for our wedding and coordinated all of our vendors so that we didn't have to worry about a thing!

h that we hired her first. She went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. She really focused on myself and my husband to make sure we were happy. She took all my wedding worry away and allowed us to be in the moment on our wedding day which is extremely important. Not only did she make our wedding day run smoothly but she also answered all my pre-wedding questions and I had a lot of questions. We will forever be grateful that Jennifer made our day so special.

edding. We got lavish floral and not just the run of the mill everyday flowers, they had the wow factor! String Quartet, extremely versatile band (Blind Date) that played many genres, Magic Mirror photo booth and Officiant, fabulous dinnerware and linens, photographer, coffee bar, cake, deserts, and bar!! Let’s not forget the Rolls Royce get away car. My husband, family, guests and I were blown away! This was a wedding to never forget! Thank you Jen! Feel free to show pics! ♥️

about our wedding than we did! We couldn’t recommend her enough!

I am mostly Type A, especially when it comes to planning events so imagine how much control I wanted for our wedding. However, I had a lot of trust in Jen from early on and we just let her take care of everything and we didn't stress about it once. From our perspective, not a single thing went wrong on our wedding day and if it did, we had no idea and that was blissful. Jen was professional, warm, organized and on top of it and made us feel completely at ease! They are simply the best.