Name: A Swanky Affair
Telephone: (919) 308-5825

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Danielle & Matthew 8 months ago

Amanda Scott and the team at A Swanky Affair made sure our wedding day ran so smoothly. It was wonderful to have utmost trust in our coordinator and to not have to worry about any of the logistics on our wedding day. From our first meeting, to our regular contact starting 8 weeks out from the day, to the day itself, Amanda helped us feel confident in our decisions and made sure all the little details were taken care of. She knew exactly what questions to ask both us and our vendors to ensure our wedding day vision came to life. And on the day, she handled all of the logistics perfectly, and not a single thing went wrong, which is incredible!
Elaina Siverling 4 years ago

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!
Alison Gorlick 4 years ago

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.
Jasmine Nieto a year ago

Amanda was an invaluable addition to not only our wedding day but the entire planning process. From day 1, it was evident that she knows exactly what she’s doing and how to put her skill set to work for what her clients envision. Amanda’s perfectly balanced professionalism and compassion allowed me to fully enjoy our wedding day. I hadn’t a care in the world because I knew she had our backs. I highly recommend her services…even if you think you don’t need any help with wedding planning and day of coordination.
David Gruber 3 weeks ago

As an interfaith wedding rabbi and officiant, I have had the privilege of working alongside many talented wedding professionals, and Amanda Scott of A Swanky Affair is one of those coordinators who understands that a successful wedding is not measured by how much work happens behind the scenes, but by how effortless the day feels to the couple and their families. For more than a decade, Amanda has been helping couples throughout Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the greater Triangle region enjoy their wedding day with confidence, knowing every detail is being expertly managed.

What I especially appreciate about Amanda's approach is her singular focus on coordination and execution. While many planners divide their attention among design, planning, and production, Amanda has built her business around ensuring that all the hard work couples have already invested comes together seamlessly on the wedding day itself. Her process includes detailed timelines, vendor coordination, venue walkthroughs, rehearsal management, and comprehensive oversight from start to finish.

From my perspective as an officiant, one of the most valuable qualities a coordinator can possess is the ability to create calm amid complexity. Amanda excels in that role. With more than twenty years in the events industry and nearly 300 weddings coordinated since founding A Swanky Affair in 2010, she brings a depth of experience that allows her to anticipate challenges before they arise and solve problems before most people even realize they exist.

I also appreciate Amanda's commitment to personalized service. She intentionally limits the number of events she accepts each year and focuses on only one wedding per weekend. That boutique approach allows her to build meaningful relationships with her couples and truly understand their goals, priorities, and family dynamics. Again and again, clients describe Amanda as someone who becomes a trusted part of their wedding journey rather than simply another vendor.

Another quality that stands out is her versatility. Amanda has coordinated weddings representing a wide range of traditions and cultures, including Jewish, Indian, Nigerian, and multicultural celebrations. Her openness, inclusivity, and attention to cultural details allow couples to honor the traditions that matter most while ensuring the entire event flows smoothly.

Most importantly, Amanda understands that weddings are about people. The timelines, logistics, and vendor management are important, but they exist to create space for couples and their loved ones to be fully present for one of life's most meaningful occasions. Her calm leadership and meticulous preparation make that possible. Numerous couples, photographers, and vendors consistently praise her professionalism, kindness, and ability to make even the most complex celebrations feel effortless.

For couples seeking a coordinator who combines extensive experience, exceptional organization, personalized service, and a genuine commitment to making wedding days joyful and stress-free, I am delighted to recommend Amanda Scott and A Swanky Affair. Her work reflects the belief that when every detail is handled with care, couples are free to focus on what truly matters: celebrating with the people they love.