Written by Megin Potter | Photos by Michael Conway Photography

Gleeful and radiant, enjoy your engagement and the excitement of preparing for something special.

Within The Sablewood at Highview Springs’ circa 1870 barn, chandeliers glistened with glimmering light from soaring 40’ ceilings for Katie and Michael DellaRocco’s June 24th, 2023 wedding. Surrounded by the mountains, there were cocktails in the open air and quaint farm wood trestle tables setting the scene.

"It was literally stunning. The staff was wonderful to work with. They have thought of every detail in both design and landscape. Their look and vibe is really different overall compared to other venues,” said wedding coordinator Amanda Gansfuss, owner of The Luxe Affair.

To remain in buoyant beauty on their wedding day, the couple had chosen The Luxe Affair’s Day of Coordination services, which afforded them the luxury of personalized assistance ensuring everything was running on time and looking perfect.

Exuberant Anticipation

Excitement for your wedding can quickly be overwhelmed by the intricacies of planning the event. There’s a zillion choices available and your journey toward a blissful wedding can take as many as 200 to 300 hours - time that could instead be spent enjoying your engagement.

When you select full-service planning from The Luxe Affair, Amanda will guide you through the process, whether your dream is to have an intimate elopement or a grand celebration. Together, you will capture the essence of your unique story and craft an unforgettable event.

“Every wedding is a little different and I become close with every couple because I love seeing their vision come to life,” said Amanda. Working in the business for years before venturing out to open her own, The Luxe Affair, formerly known as Amanda’s Errands and Events, opened in 2018.

And the Day Goes On

Putting careful consideration into every detail, Amanda has already done the research, knows the vendors, and can provide you with all the resources and opportunities available for success. From venue selection to décor, catering, and entertainment options, couples come to her even before a budget has been set.

By providing multiple options in a selection of price ranges, she creates one-of-a-kind occasions tailored to your needs, ties up loose ends, and then Amanda and her staff of eight assistants orchestrate the event day -down to the last detail.

“I keep a binder with everything in it; a full timeline with their needs; details about the ceremony and reception locations, what’s provided, setup and breakdown for the day of, the hair and makeup schedule, vendor contact information (email and phone), the design of the guest tables…I know exactly how everything needs to be.”

Leaving a Lasting Impression

Jubilant guests rejoicing, that’s the image The Luxe Affair couples see when they plan ahead. Remain enraptured by the beauty of your love and this joyous occasion (instead of mired in an administrative fog) when you contact them nine to twelve months before the wedding day.

Amanda’s laid-back, easy-going management style means bumps in the road don’t derail Luxe weddings. Thanks to Amanda’s diligence, extra set-up needs, weather-related delays, and vendor conflicts are a breeze. Always prepared, she even keeps an understudy in the wings (a second lead planner) who is up to date (down to the minute) should she be detained on the day of.

Having a shorter engagement? Dance the night away undeterred. The Luxe Affair’s Let’s Party set-up and tear-down services, available by the hour, will leave you feeling lighter than air. 

For more information, find The Luxe Affair on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest at theluxeaffair.co