Baxter's Creative Events

We had no idea where to start when it came to planning our wedding, but Sandy helped us at every single step. When the day of the wedding finally came, we barely had to lift a finger. Thank you so much for everything Sandy!

ere start to finish to make sure our day was everything we expected it to be. Our day couldn't have been more perfect! We can't thank her and her husband enough! We highly recommend Sandy for your planning coordinator! ❤️

went with her Luxury Full Service Package that came with an amazing DJ and photobooth. While we were waiting the pandemic out, we were able to plan about 75% our wedding with Sandy’s amazing list of recommended vendors and expert advice. For everyone's safety and peace of mind, we did end up postponing our big day. Sandy was a godsend in contacting all of our vendors to have everything moved to our new date. Sandy is extremely detail orient and this really comes to play when you're a month out. In creating the wedding day timeline, Sandy will have questions for that you wouldn’t have thought of and expertise advice to help you make an informed decision. When it came to the day of our wedding, we were truly confident that everything will run as planned and it did! Between Sandy and her husband Will, all of our needs were taken care of. As the wedding came to a close and even the next day, my husband and I couldn’t stop saying that we were so glad that we went with Sandy and that we had not regrets with how the day went.

Sandy was an absolute godsend, particularly when I was planning from halfway across the country and through a global pandemic. Sandy was so knowledgeable and helpful about the little details that I wouldn't have thought of that really elevated the day. When had to reschedule from our original date due to Covid, it felt like Sandy took care of absolutely everything! From scheduling timelines and vendor suggestions, by the time we got to the big day I felt like I didn't have to worry at all. Of anything we booked for our wedding, hiring Sandy Baxter to plan it was the absolute best choice we could have made!

the time, we didn't realize how difficult things were going to get from there. However, from handling all of the discussions with vendors and venues with little input from us to helping manage postponing our wedding for almost a year, she was a great alleviator of stress during our toughest time and our greatest ally all throughout. I cannot recommend her enough and am so happy that she was available for our wedding.

very possible way. We are confident we could not have gotten through this without her. And when it came to the actual wedding day, everything went perfectly! We barely had to lift a finger because Sandy had everything laid out for us. Do yourself a massive favor and go with Baxter's Creative Events for your wedding planning needs.

r sooner. Do yourself a favor and hire Sandy and hire her now. Sandy and her husband, Will, are the perfect team. They work together to make the big day effortless (or at least it seems that way to the bride). Will kept the groomsmen in line and they loved him! Sandy made my dream wedding a reality. She had me send Pinterest images of what I wanted for décor, and she made it happen and better than I could have imagined. She made the timeline go without a hitch and let me tell you there are so many minute details that I didn’t even think of that MATTER. She asked all the right questions, down to who was picking up what at the end of the night and if there were any sensitive family situations to which she should be aware. She handled contacting all the vendors to ensure they knew what was expected of them and she asked for the vendor contracts as backup. She is so detailed! She even helped with offering guides for tipping because I had no idea what was expected of tipping all the different vendors. I seriously could write a novel on everything Sandy did, including just taking a call when I was stressed. All of this said, Sandy genuinely cared about making the day special and you can tell how invested she is in her work.

As mother of the bride, living 6 hours away, I can truthfully say I could not have done this without Sandy. What was originally supposed to be a year and a few months before the wedding, turned into another whole year (1/2022). I could not have asked for any more from Sandy. When we needed to reschedule the wedding and delay it for a year, she helped me reschedule everything, with no additional cost! She was always very responsive, most of the time within hours to any questions I had, but most importantly she was reaching out to me for things before I even thought about them. Everything was planned well in advance and Sandy told me to just relax and enjoy the wedding. Sandy and her husband Will took charge of the rehearsal and the day of wedding events without involving me in any decisions. The evening just flew by and everything was so well scheduled and everything just happened as it was suppose to. My husband was not involved much with the wedding planning at all. I overheard him talking to someone on the phone about the evening and he said “the wedding planner did it all and kept everything in order and told us exactly what to do when”. It couldn’t have been a more thought out wedding and beautiful evening for my daughter and son in Law. Her vendor recommendations, especially Palette of Petals just made the evening magical. Thank you, Sandy, keep up the great professional service to future clients.

y to work with! She ensured that our day went PERFECTLY and anticipated our every need! Our wedding occurred over a busy holiday weekend and Sandy thought everything thru and then some! She is extremely detailed oriented and reads the fine print which saved money and trouble from a potential disaster! I had the pleasure of seeing Sandy’s work prior to my own wedding as she did my Matron of Honor’s wedding. So I have observed Sandy as a Bridesmaid and then Bride and I can tell you that she was nothing but professional, knowledgeable, and amazing! If you are looking for a planner or day of coordinator Baxter’s Creative Events is the way to go! You will NOT be disappointed! Additionally, I could not leave out her husband Will who works with her as well! He was awesome and a mind reader! I had the very thought that I wanted a drink of water and before I could even verbalize it he came with two glasses of water for my husband and me! He even found my correct shade of lipstick for touch ups prior to the reception a true gift! My husband continues to refer to him as “My Guy Will!” Baxter’s Creative Events is an amazing team that will make all of your wedding dreams come true!

ow me much free time, Sandy made planning my wedding so easy. She is so invested in her brides and your wedding day will be absolutely spectacular with Sandy as your planner. Could not recommend her more. Best wedding planner in the area!!!

om our first conversation with her, you could see how invested Sandy was in getting to know her couples, their stories, and what they are looking for in their big day. Throughout the entire wedding process, Sandy was extremely organized and on top of everything that was occurring during the planning process. Her notes, cheat sheets, recommendations, and guidance throughout helped us have and truly enjoy the wedding of our dreams at the Williamsburg Winery. When the weekend of our wedding came, Sandy had the big event down to a science, and so did her husband who assisted the guys with boutonniere pinning, as well as always ensuring nobody had an empty glass! Flawlessly, she ensured that everything was in its proper place, that everyone knew their part, and where they were supposed to be at what particular time. We even had one of the hairstylists for the bride comment on the fact that she was the “calmest bride she has ever worked for” and she attributes all of that to Sandy, and the impeccable job she did on ensuring our wedding was everything we could have ever hoped for. Sandy, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for everything and for delivering Meagan and I a wedding straight out of a fairytale. We are so thankful for all the hard work and dedication that you have towards your clients, and we are so thankful to have gained a friend as well during this whole process. For anyone still hesitant, (although, not sure how you could be after this rave review) hire Sandy at Baxters Creative Events, I promise it will be the best decision you ever made!

for me and on top of her game when it came to planning! Not only was she an amazing planner and organizer, but she made me feel like I was the only bride she was working with. The attention to detail and attention to what my husband and I’s priorities were was off the charts. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing day and wedding planning experience!

e had never worked with our venue before, and did not hesitate to reach out to introduce herself and work as closely with them as needed. Sandy is a true joy to talk to and extremely personable when we talked about wedding things and then about non-wedding things as we just were able to chat and get to know each other. Her personal touches are what made our day so special. She was able to get to know us so well and was able to handle all of the tiny details we never thought to think of. Her and her husband were constants throughout our night and everything went off without a single problem. Without her, we would not have had the most special weekend.

my wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! From the first email to the end of the reception, they were on top of everything and working behind the scenes, so that it went flawlessly! You guys are incredible! Thank you so much and God bless you all!

didn’t worry about anything. Sandy was grace under pressure dealing with an unusual situation that could’ve brought a negative vibe to our event , however, she was delightful and professional throughout the night! I would hire her again in a heartbeat !

horough and personable. Both weddings were out of town and she visited each venue prior to the events. She provides personal service that gives you the wedding you envision!

cross the country and under a lot of difficult time constraints. Sandy's organization, guidance and communication was impeccable with us, and with all vendors. On top of her incredible professionalism, she is warm, friendly and a joy to be with! I highly recommend Sandy Baxter - she truly was the most important part of making my daughter's wedding perfect and one of the very best day of our lives!

oing to delay her 2021 wedding. We knew we needed a Month/Day of Coordinator and Sandy was available. Sandy certainly made the day special, and seamless for my daughter, and I. I turned all the details over to Sandy to let her do what she does best! She was on top of us with deadlines, and questions regarding decor for the wedding day, to ensure my daughter's wedding vision was set to her expectations. The wedding was an outside venue (Country Villa Weddings in Pungo) where everything needed to be moved from their storage to the pavilion, grass areas, and other rented items to fit our Forest Vibes theme. Sandy, and her team offered to move tables, chairs, benches, and even added the linens to the tables as well as the pre-folded napkins, silverware, and menu cards. Sandy, and her team even placed the favors on the tables as well, and everything looked perfect, and beautiful. She even put 200 donuts on the donut bar for us. Sandy went above, and beyond her services, and exceeded our expectations! She directed the rental company where to place the rented chairs, bar, tables, etc. Sandy did an amazing job! This was by far, the best choice to have her as the Month/Day of Coordinator so I could enjoy the day as the Mother of the Bride with my daughter. If you are reading this, please reach out to Sandy of Baxter's Creative Events, as you will not be sorry. She is a true professional, fun to work with, and knows how to get the job done. She is very detailed, and will not miss a thing. Her expertise is top notch, and if you need to hire a wedding planner, call her first, and only her, and hire her for your dream wedding whether it's Full Service Planning, or Month/Day of Coordination, she will handle every little detail to perfection.

rofessional, someone focused on the details, and someone who will take all the wedding stress away, look no further than Sandy with Baxter’s Creative Events!

My life is so busy with a full-time job, raising a family and going to school. I never worried because Sandy was always there helping me plan and reminding of upcoming timelines. Our wedding was supposed to be held June 2020 however COVID-19 had other plans. We had to make the unfortunate decision of canceling our big wedding celebration. Needless to say, we were devastated. As soon as I contacted Sandy she was right there to help with no hesitation. Sandy was not only my wedding planner but is now a friend.

We truly could not so this without her. My fiancé and I hired Sandy in October 2018, a month after we were engaged. During the consultation, there was an instant connection and I knew that I had to hire her. Her fun-loving spirit, great energy, and authenticity was captivating . She also had a fun and bubbly personality that meshed so well with mine. I could trust Sandy's judgment and opinions when it came to certain details for our wedding as well as which vendors would be a good fit for our special day. She gave her opinion when asked and also helpful advice. She was never pushy with her advice or opinions, which we appreciated. She always respected our decisions. Sandy's attention to detail and thorough organization is phenomenal. She is ALWAYS on top of things and keeps a thorough and clean record of all wedding-related things. Additionally, Sandy has made difficult conversations with vendors less tense and easier to navigate. She always remains polite, professional, and respectful of others. Although she has a gentle spirit, Sandy is a true leader and assertive when it comes to her client's needs for their big day. She will do her best to ensure that couples get exactly what they want for their wedding. Sandy has great connections and relationships with vendors throughout the area, which is another great benefit for discounted services with certain vendors. Her reputation is absolutely fabulous. Whenever I mention that Sandy Baxter is my wedding planner, I hear wonderful things about her. Sandy has gone above and beyond for us during this entire wedding planning process. My fiancé and I currently live on two different continents with a 9 hour time difference, and she ensured that we were all on the same page while wedding planning. There have been many emails, video conferences and three-way calls to get things accomplished. Sometimes we would have multiple vendor meetings back to back when my fiancé would be in the country visiting. Sandy would always show up to our meetings with positive energy, a fun-loving spirit, and of course her Starbucks lol. She made those long days fun and memorable. Although it was a-lot to process during those multiple meetings, Sandy was patient and carefully explained to us everything during our appointments so that we could make the right decision for us. Throughout this entire process, Sandy has been AMAZING! When COVID-19 happened, Sandy was so compassionate and encouraging as we were conflicted on whether to postpone our wedding. When we ultimately decided to postpone to 2021 due to local restrictions put in place, Sandy immediately began contacting vendors to align everyone with potential new dates, getting new contracts, invoices, addendums, and took the lead on re-planning and organizing out big day. She gladly took on this task to ensure we had one less thing to worry about. It was a huge relief! She also was an emotional support and would be an ear to listen during that difficult time. After two years, which will soon turn into three years, Sandy has become a great friend and we consider her family. This has turned into a lifetime bond and I am glad to have her apart of this monumental moment. She is hands down the BEST investment I have made in my wedding. I HIGHLY recommend hiring her. You WILL NOT regret it!!

nd she VERY THOROUGH. She made our experience very smooth and there was never a moment where I felt unsettled. Currently, I live in Dubai and she was able to ensure our planning and coordination was flawless. Thank you Sandy for being there for us , it was a honor working with you and still working with you. I hope that any couples looking for a wedding planner that they choose Sandy because believe you me she is worth every cent.

t after our first meeting with Sandy I realized there was nothing to fear because she would take care of everything and relieve most of the stress on us. Sandy was well organized and methodical about every stage of the process. Even though I was not heavily involved, my then fiancé kept me updated every step of the way. The entire year of planning was quite an enjoyable process thanks to Sandy. On the day of, everything ran smoothly, no hiccups and even if there were issues, we would not have known because she handled everything flawlessly. If you are in the Hampton roads area, and are getting married, I’d definitely recommend Sandy Baxter at Baxter Creative Events.

an hour! She made planning my wedding so easy and stress-free! At our first meeting, she gave me a packet with timelines, vendor contacts and websites that I would need to reference if I had any questions. I had over 250 people at my wedding and it ran smoothly because of Sandy and her team! I highly recommend her to any bride!

ful and their was some amazing vendors. I would highly recommend Sandy! You absolutely will not be disappointed!

my expectations for my wedding day and throughout the entire planning process. Her timelines were easy to follow and she made sure that my fiance and I were satisfied every step of the way. I truly appreciated having Sandy as my planner; she was well worth it!

e I’d go with them, but Sandy contacted me and we hit it off after an hour long conversation over the phone and that’s when I sealed the deal (a year before my wedding date). I didn’t consider myself to be a typical bride, so I wanted to work with someone who’d respect my ideas and not force their opinions and suggestions on me, and Sandy was extremely understanding and open to my desires and my cool, laid back nature. She is very detailed and tremendously organized. Communication between us was easy, between emails, text messages and phone calls, I was able to reach her whenever I needed something, and she was good at putting my mind at ease. She is very connected in the Hampton Roads community and well-known by all their wedding vendors, hence she was able to secure significant discounts for us for lighting and other wedding services. I was extremely stress free the entire year of wedding planning because Sandy practically took care of everything. On the day off, everything went off without a hitch. She ensured all vendors were where they should be, and everything ran ON TIME. My wedding day was a complete success and so very memorable and I am thankful to SB for her expertise in making this happen.

ober ‘19 was always up lifting. The vendors that were rendered with her services were great. Her husband (Will) was also a great addition to the team. I really can’t say enough about Baxter’s Creative Events. All I will say is...if it’s up to me she will be busy for the foreseeable future, because I will be recommending her to anyone who asks. Thank you, again for making my wife’s dream wedding a reality.

ing day relatively painless. My husband and my schedules are borderline hectic but Sandy was flexible and made communication and meetings work (even when her schedule was busy too!). Sandy kept us on track and stepped in to reach out to vendors or even provide inspiration from past weddings. The day of the wedding was literally a dream! We special ordered a wedding cake stand and the delivery got pushed back until the Monday after the wedding. All it took was a couple text messages while I was getting my hair done and Sandy was able to get us another cake stand which ended up looking way better than the one we ordered! The organization put into her business is unmatched and ultimately leads to a seamless wedding day with little to no stress. I will recommend her services to every engaged friend of mine! I can’t thank you enough Sandy for all of your help with making Q and my special day everything we imagined and more!

d, she was on top of it, and the solution was even better then the initial plan. We were very pleased with the work Sandy provided us, and we’d recommend her to any couple.

rn was that my wife was happy. Because of Sandy and all of her hard work, our wedding was perfect and my I was able to see my wife smiling all night.

lessing. Over the course of 11 months, I planned my wedding in Norfolk, VA while living in San Diego, CA. Sandy was so helpful in introducing me to vendors, scheduling meetings, and ensuring that each visit to Norfolk was efficient and productive. She quickly learned my sense of style and offered me options that fit my choice of style and design. She joined me for every tasting, every vendor meeting, and was so accommodating to me and my requests (shipping favors, dropping off decor, etc.) as my special day approached. Lastly, Sandy's attention to detail was impeccable, from her detailed wedding day timeline to placement of the cake during the reception. She is absolutely thorough! My wedding day was perfect, but it would not have been such a success if I didn't have Sandy. She was absolutely the best!

t covered every minute of the wedding. Not only did the timeline drive each vendor to completion but she executed perfectly. The wedding started right on time! 60 seconds early to be exact. Sandy thought of everything! She had a plan A, B and C for the entire day. Each component of my wedding I asked to be special was incorporated how we wanted. Sandy attended each vendor meeting to ensure they knew the plan and overall dream for the wedding. She collected all the contracts and managed vendor communication so that we did not have to. All I did was show up and have fun! My entire family was pleased and blown away! Sandy is hands down the BEST wedding planner Virginia has to offer. Well worth every dime spent for a fairy tale wedding experience! Not only did I gain and event planner, I gained a friend.

about us a couple, our family, and our vision. She is so connected through the Hampton Roads area, she is sure to find you the best vendors. Everywhere we went they knew who she was and all spoke the truth "Sandy is the best in the business." She was more than just a wedding planner, we gained a friend! If you are looking for the best, Sandy is your gal!

able to push our vision to all the vendors to ensure we had the best day possible. We liked how she would always ask us before a decision needed to be made. It was a great feeling to know she had our backs and best interests in mind, even when dealing with a headache of a vendor. The day of timeline she created was incredibly helpful for keeping the bridal parties on track on the wedding day! The rehearsal was the most thorough and coordinated rehearsal either of us have been to. She was an integral part in making our day amazing!

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thers, have given her. She does everything you would expect a planner to do, keeping you on schedule as far as booking vendors, reminding you of little details that you may forget, giving you resources for order wedding related things, but she also has your back. She makes sure your vision is always at the forefront of all of the planning, she will speak up for you when she senses that you need some backup. She was wonderful throughout the planning process! Day of, she was fantastic, I could never have done this without her, she kept everything on schedule, things literally could not have run more smoothly. She is just such a machine day of. I would without a doubt 100% absolutely insist that everyone in the area hire her. She has amazing connections and contacts, it is very evident that the vendors love working with her, almost all of the vendors would say, " oh you have Sandy, she is so on top of everything, you're good" She is a super star. Hire her, it will be the best money spent on your wedding.

ks again, Sandy!

oosing what’s most important to you extremely easy and effortless. I no longer live in the 757 area code but she worked around my schedule and made working with her and other vendors a piece of cake. She really takes your stress away, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience and you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands. She is as professional as they come but is warm and humorous, you’re never afraid to talk to her about anything. This could’ve easily been the most stressful event of my life but she truly made it effortless and special, no request is too much or too big. Our wedding was a true fairytale, it went off without a hitch!

lped things run smoothly. And after all was said and done, we had a friend for life as well.

ad and kept me calm throughout the process. This was not her first rodeo and it showed! She wanted to get to know my husband and I to really grasp the 'vision' we were going for. She brought our ideas to life! Sandy was so organized and professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, caring, organized and a 'GET THE JOB DONE' coordinator!

d her husband Will there! They are the absolute best!

ith vendors. We had no issues the day of our wedding and we are confident it had everything to do with Sandy's work! We are so grateful for all of her help and we highly recommend her! PS: Her husband Will - who also helps her on wedding day - made sure we were looked after, drinks in hand, and helped us to feel special on our big day!

s the mother of the groom, I want everything to be close to perfection for my son and Sandy executed the whole event perfectly. We absolutely have no regrets hiring her as the wedding coordinator for the couple. Highly, highly recommended... in behalf of my husband and the rest of the Fassoth family, thank you very much!!! Kudos also to her husband and the rest of her team ❤️

I made in the wedding planning process was to hire Sandy as my full-event wedding planner. BEST. DECISION. EVER. It took one phone call for me to be sure that she was the wedding planner for me. Because I couldn’t make very many trips back to the east coast, we did almost all of the planning over email and the phone. Sandy went to meetings for me when I couldn’t go. She FaceTimed me and described things in so much detail, it felt like I was there. I never went more than a few days without answers to my questions or questions from her on things I needed. In addition to her stellar communication, Sandy knows Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area incredibly well. She had helpful advice for every aspect of planning: choosing vendors, budget management, hotel room blocks, catering and rental details, dress fitting/cleaning, invitations… literally EVERYTHING you can think of. Just to give an example, when we figured out late in the game that I would need to rent 200 more chairs for my venue, she had already researched 3 or 4 different alternatives to try to help save me money. Before I even knew there might be an issue, she had already solved it for me. However, Sandy’s support in the planning process is just the beginning. The week of the wedding and at the wedding itself, Sandy and her husband Will did everything to make the wedding go smoothly. They made sure that I didn’t have to think about a thing and I could just be with my new husband, friends, and family, and watch the year and a half of planning come to life. It was more than I ever dreamed it could be. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who will take YOUR vision and make it happen, hire Sandy. If you’re looking for someone who will go to bat for you with vendors, hire Sandy. If you’re looking for a planner who thinks of what you want and need before you even think of it, hire Sandy! She became like family during our year and a half of planning and I am eternally grateful to her!