Piper & Muse

Experiencia fantástica: I've worked with Piper & Muse many times over the past ten years in the luxury event space, and I'm always happy to recommend her! Piper is one of the top destination event planners for U.S. clients and otherwise, and she excels at high-end multi-day wedding weekends with budgets in the millions. I'm always impressed by how she handles complex destination event logistics with ease, that she provides beautiful bespoke event design, and is still wonderfully attentive to clients and families. Forever a fan!

Experiencia fantástica: Organized, creative, and stress free planning. An exceptional weeding planner.

Experiencia fantástica: Very professional company! I recently worked with Stephanie and she was a true pro. Highly recommend them!

Experiencia fantástica: When planning a wedding it can obviously be the most stressful thing ever and I was in need of finding the best wedding event planner that could help me make my intimate dream wedding come to life in only 3 and 1/2 weeks. As soon as I got off the phone with Caren I knew I was in the absolute best hands and so much weight got lifted off of my shoulders. We vibed so well together her recommendations were amazing and up my alley. She knew what my vision was and truly made it happen. Wedding day could not have bee any better. To the details, the organization, the communication all throughout was truly incredible. I recommend Caren to all my friends and family and ready to plan another event!!

Experiencia fantástica: I was a bride who had a destination wedding planned by Piper & Muse, who was so good, I have actually procrastinated on writing this review as I did not know how I could possibly do Piper and her team justice. If you are looking for someone who can make your dream a reality, look no further. I am *certifiably* the pickiest person when it comes to design & floral Piper fielded all of my feedback, never making me feel bad, as I sorted through flowers until I found *the* perfect shade of pink. She didn't just meet me where I was -- in the end she upleveled my vision to the max. If you are looking for someone who will make you feel cared for throughout the journey, look no further. I was floored by the kindness and care demonstrated by Piper throughout my journey. She reassured me when I struggled to find the right dress or makeup trial. She always ensured I did not settle for anything. Piper brought along Caren to my wedding weekend, and though I had not even met her before, I felt such warmth from her the moment I met her. The two of them made me feel truly so supported, like I could be myself and be vulnerable and have all of those big feelings you have surrounding your special day. It was so above and beyond anything I expected. If you are looking for someone who will work hard for your wedding, again, hire Piper & Muse. She will ensure your event is amazing. Piper took my scattered pieces of a dream and made a reality more beautiful than I ever could imagine. Honestly, I will never be the same for the wedding weekend I had.

Experiencia fantástica: We are beyond grateful for Caren at Piper and Muse. From the very first meeting until the final dance of the night, she went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Her creativity, attention to detail, and calming presence made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. When my hem and bustle needed a last-minute fix, Caren quickly found a seamstress and ensured everything was perfect, allowing me to dance my first dance without a worry. On our wedding day, everything went so smoothly that we even had to ask if anything had gone wrong—because if it did, we never knew. Caren handled every challenge with grace, never needing to ask us a single question. She coordinated every detail seamlessly, allowing my husband and me to be fully present and enjoy every moment. We will forever be grateful for her unwavering dedication and tireless effort in making our dream day come true.

Experiencia fantástica: Caren Cadena helped plan and execute my dream wedding. From the start, she was incredibly personable, organized, and full of fabulous ideas. Caren was able to really hear what I wanted the experience to be like and helped come up with creative strategies to actually achieve my ideas (without breaking the bank)! She provided suggestions based on her prior experiences that were truly game changing. I always looked forward to our meetings because Caren was so kind and fun to work with! She even managed to balance the requests of extended family members in a thoughtful way that took the pressure off of me and my husband. :) Caren was present at my dress fittings, stationary design meeting, food tastings, basically all of the small but important parts of the planning that she definitely did not have to go out of her way for! But she did, because she is that amazing. The day of the wedding, I wasn’t even nervous because I knew she would be there to address anything before I even heard about the problem. She was cool, calm, and collected throughout the event. The Piper and Muse team helped the whole event run so smoothly despite a last minute rain-related change of plans. Both my family and the grooms family absolutely adored Caren and were grateful for her warm demeanor and ability to somehow make everyone happy. While I don’t plan to get married again, I would hire Caren in a heart beat ;) maybe for vow renewals… Julia

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Caren as my wedding planner was an absolute dream! From the very beginning, she understood exactly what I envisioned—my Barbie pink dream wedding—and turned it into a reality beyond anything I could have imagined. Every detail was meticulously planned, and the result was absolutely stunning! One of the things that stood out the most was how Caren worked seamlessly with every vendor. Multiple vendors actually told me that she was the most organized planner they'd ever worked with. It's so reassuring to know that someone so detail-oriented was overseeing everything. As someone who can get easily overwhelmed, especially with the pressures of planning a wedding, Caren was a calming presence. Whenever I felt stressed or unsure, she always knew how to put my mind at ease and help me stay focused. She truly has a way of making you feel like everything is under control. When I was feeling overwhelmed, my family could be a bit difficult, but Caren knew exactly how to handle them with grace. She stepped in when necessary and made sure everything ran smoothly, so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. On the big day, I was able to fully enjoy every moment because I knew Caren had everything handled. It was honestly the best day of my life, and I owe so much of that happiness to her. If you want your wedding day to be flawless, stress-free, and truly magical, Caren is the one you need. I will forever be grateful to her for making all of my wedding dreams come true!

Experiencia negativa: Piper and Muse fulfilled most of their contractual obligations leading up to the wedding. However, several key aspects of the planning process fell short, including budget management and invitations—both of which are critical. The invitations were sent out with incorrect information, which was deeply disappointing, and the budget was not addressed until months into planning. Despite having a budget tool (an Excel sheet), it was never fully updated, leading to the wedding going significantly over budget. The most challenging and stressful issues arose during the wedding weekend. Unfortunately, our wedding planner became ill and was unable to attend. Per the contract, Piper selected an alternative planner with equal qualifications. However, this individual was unfamiliar with the wedding details, had not established rapport with the bride and groom, and lacked a warm or supportive demeanor. Their overall attitude conveyed a sense of overwhelm and reluctance, which added stress to an already difficult situation. My daughter, the bride, had to relay all the wedding details to the new planner while driving to the wedding destination on Thursday. Given the last-minute nature of this arrangement, important tasks were left incomplete, and the timing of events was significantly impacted. When timing issues arise at a wedding, it can lead to wasted resources, including food, alcohol, transportation, and vendors, ultimately resulting in financial losses. On the day of the wedding, Piper was present at the venue. However, she neither introduced herself nor acknowledged the difficulties caused by the absence of the original planner. I wouldn’t even recognize her now, as she never engaged with me or my husband. Instead, we found ourselves negotiating details with the hotel owner mere minutes before we had to prepare for the wedding, without assistance from Piper or her team. After the wedding, we sent a letter to Piper expressing our disappointment with the “Day Of Wedding” services. To date, we have received no response or acknowledgment of our concerns. A simple expression of empathy, encouragement, or recognition of the stress caused would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, no one from Piper and Muse offered such support during the wedding or in response to our follow-up. Writing this review is not something I wanted to do. Like any parent, I had hoped to praise and rave about the team that made my daughter’s wedding unforgettable. While Piper and Muse were adequate in some areas, they fell far short of the level of service we expected given their fees. I hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Experiencia negativa: Unprofessional

Experiencia negativa: Do NOT recommend. Wedding planner Madeline (doesn’t seem like she works here anymore - started her own business kinda seemed like drama.. but I digress) did not show up to the wedding (isn’t that your literal one job?) and gave less than a 24 hrs notice. Her “replacement” Caren (also doesn't seem to work for Piper anymore - high turnover seems rampant there) was incompetent, unfriendly and extremely unhelpful - which led to so much stress on the part of the mother of the bride and the maid of honor. Stephanie showed up at the beginning to help put welcome bags in the rooms, but past that didn’t do anything. Piper met with the parents of the bride and the hotel owner HOURS before bride walked down the aisle and Piper didn’t say a word (didn’t introduce herself or even say hello). Horrible representation as a business owner. For these prices - like are you insane... Wedding planner went over budget and messed up names on invitations and gave NO remedy for this. Further, we asked for a refund / some sort of compensation for the chaos that was Madeline bailing on the wedding and sending someone whose job could have been better done by a 4 year old — NO response, we sent several emails and nothing - EXTREMELY unprofessional and we are super upset. Yall should be ashamed. Email or message me if you’re thinking about using them and I can give more details. Don’t waste your money.

Experiencia fantástica: Stephanie, our wedding coordinator with Piper and Muse, was truly exceptional. From the moment we began planning with her, it was evident that her expertise in the wedding industry was unparalleled. She guided us through every step, answering our questions and giving us confidence along the way. With multiple pre-event meetings, she helped to meticulously organize every detail, ensuring a flawless execution on our big day. Stephanie's friendly personality made working with her a joy, and her seamless coordination on the day itself allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our wedding celebration. We can't thank her enough for her invaluable contribution to making our special day unforgettable. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to make their day easy-going and stress free!

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot express enough good things about Piper and her team! Their approach to everything is calm, knowledgeable, and level-headed. Piper ensures that the day runs smoothly and stress-free! I highly recommend them, 10 out of 10!

Experiencia fantástica: Stephanie Hubbell of Piper and Muse and the rest of her team were exactly what we were looking for when we started to plan our wedding. They were super patient with all our questions during the planning process and during the days just prior to our wedding. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals to make our day the most amazing day ever. Stephanie is an incredible human-being and is an angel from above. We joke that we would want to get married again just so that we could work with her again. Anybody would be lucky to have her as their wedding planner as she is so sweet, down to earth, and personable! We love her to the moon and back and give our unconditional recommendation of her.

Experiencia fantástica: We partnered with Madeline at Piper and Muse to help us plan our wedding and have absolutely no regrets! My fiancée and I were engage for 2.5 years, partially due to the pandemic but more so due to just being overwhelmed of planning something we know so little about. We both are very organized and so we were very pleased to see that Madeline was very thorough with all the coordination and small details. There were several occasions where we randomly thought about details we didn't want to forget and, of course, she already had it covered or taken care of. Madeline supported us from the beginning and she had our wedding planned out in less than 4 months! It was a lot to do but looking back, we're glad we didn't plan this out over a longer period of time. She was there every step of the way from scoping out different wedding venues to selecting every single vendor. Our wedding day was amazing and so stress-free because the Piper and Muse Team did a fantastic job thinking about every little detail. We can't say enough about Madeline's wedding planning ability but she also has a great sense of humor and a magnetic personality. Having Piper and Muse really allowed us to enjoy the special day and took a lot of pressure off for the months leading up to the wedding!

Experiencia fantástica: We are so happy we hired Piper and Muse. Stephanie was a huge asset in planning our daughters wedding. I highly recommend their services. They couldn't have been more helpful.

Experiencia fantástica: Caren Casas was our wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding, and we were so glad to have had her expertise. She is knowledgable, efficient, organized, and very professional. She's also very calm, friendly and easy to work with. Caren officially took over planning for us about 4-6 weeks prior, but she had no problem making herself available to us earlier when needed. She was always available to answer questions and prompt when returning messages. Her experience working with many venues and vendors in the area definitely shows. She made great suggestions on vendors when requested, and coordinated all the timelines perfectly. She went above and beyond from start to finish, from serving elderly guests to cleaning up afterwards. She took the time to review contracts resulting in saving us some money, which was very welcome. I would highly recommend Caren to anyone planning a wedding. Having her was a blessing and allowed us all to enjoy the day. For the amount of time she spent working on my daughter's wedding, I believe the price was very reasonable. She was fabulous and worth every penny.

Experiencia fantástica: Let me start out by saying, I am a control freak who believes I can do it all. When my daughter's wedding came along, I railed against the idea of a "wedding planner for a family event". Of all the days to bother her, I texted Piper AT the summer bridal show and, lo and behold, she immediately texted me back! She assigned Stephanie to our November wedding and we had nothing but compliments and positive remarks about the flawlessness of the occasion from start to finish. Stephanie did not overlook a single detail; she anticipated our needs and was able to make adjustments as the need arose. Broken necklace: fixed. Need a hair pin: here you go. She brings an entire case of pins, glue, tape, needles and thread, tools for repairs. I swear she even has a magic wand! She did not take over - as I feared - but was more like a friend and family member orchestrating a symphony from behind the curtain. I cannot express our appreciation and gratitude to her for all she did to make my only daughter's wedding a work of art and as we heard from many guests that night, "the best wedding we have ever been to"!

Experiencia fantástica: When my wedding day coordinator suddenly cancelled on me three weeks before my wedding, I did a google search and frantically started making phone calls. Luckily, Piper and Muse had availability on my date and they contacted me within the same day to get details. I worked with Stephanie and her intern Caroline. They saved my wedding! There is no way we would have been able to do this without their help. She immediately helped me with my vendor contracts, floor plans, timelines, and organizing decorations. She met up with me several times at both venues to go over details in order to get things perfect. There were also two other ladies on the wedding day helping set up earlier at the restaurant during our ceremony. Stephanie had experience working with large Asian weddings and kept us following our timeline all night. She was very knowledgeable in helping me with every little detail. Very easy to talk to and understanding. She even followed up with me for days after the wedding searching for missing items! Hiring her and her team from Piper and Muse was the best decision we made. I am glad my other coordinator cancelled, so that we could work with Stephanie! Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Piper and Muse was with us from the engagement through the wedding, and we could not be more happy with the results. When planning the proposal, I wasn't too sure where to start. However, from my first contact with Piper and Muse, I felt like I was in excellent hands. Stephanie, with Piper and Muse, was able to hear my thoughts on the proposal, add additional ideas, and execute perfectly. The proposal was perfect, and neither of us could have asked for more. Therefore, there was no question about going with Stephanie with Piper and Muse for the planning of the wedding. When starting the wedding planning, we really had no idea what we wanted for the wedding, but Stephanie was able to guide us to help us create the dream wedding. She was with us every step of the way, from helping with ideas for the wedding, contacting venues and vendors, scheduling meetings, attending all meetings, and negotiating contracts. There wasn't a time when we were stressed about the wedding or the wedding planning, as Stephanie took such great care of us. The wedding weekend went off without a hitch. We did not have to worry about a single thing, as Stephanie was on top of everything. We had our absolute dream wedding, and it was in such large part to Stephanie. We recommend her and Piper and Muse to absolutely anybody needing event planning.

Experiencia fantástica: We hired Piper & Muse to handle all of the wedding details as we came down to the final weeks and day of. Stephanie stepped right in and took over all of the last minute details and orchestrated the wedding day to perfection. She was a delight to work with, fun and flexible!

Experiencia fantástica: Wow! Piper did such an amazing job helping us plan our wedding. We chose her because she had extensive experience with our wedding venue, the Astorian. For us, Piper's strongest quality was her ability to negotiate with our vendors. She did a superb job going back repeatedly to vendors and figuring out a way to achieve our vision and staying close to our budget. Piper handled all of the unexpected curve balls from moving our wedding date, moving away from Houston and wanting a very unique wedding day program. Piper also worked well with the numerous personalities in our wedding party. Lastly, she went above and beyond with our numerous calls, meetings, and all-day vendor consults, as we were planning our Houston wedding from NYC. We highly recommend her!

Experiencia fantástica: I hired Stephanie at Piper & Muse as my wedding coordinator and she did such a fantastic job! We hired her after we selected our date and venue and she was heavily involved after that. I felt nervous about executing on the decor of the wedding and she helped me get through it all, while listening to what I liked and disliked and offering helpful suggestions from there. She has a great list of vendors she likes to work with and that saved us a ton of time and research. Her recommended vendors also executed well and made our wedding a day we will never forgot! I was an incredibly organized type A bride and I was so pleased at how easy and comfortable working with Stephanie was. I would text her and email her random thoughts, suggestions, and questions that came to mind, even if during the wee hours of the night and she would respond promptly and keep it all organized. Stephanie is not just an event coordinator but she becomes your best friend throughout wedding planning! Thank you Stephanie for being the caring and talented person that you are!!!

Experiencia fantástica: So happy I went with piper and muse for my wedding planning! We had Stephanie as our planner and words cannot express how great she is! I would have been lost without her. She went above and beyond... our wedding was a dream come true! Better than anything I could have ever imagined and it would not have been possible without her! She helped me in every single aspect along the entire way. She is the best best best!!!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Marissa Moody was our day-of-wedding coordinator, and she was FANTASTIC even though we were the first wedding she was fully in charge of. On the day of our wedding, we had assistance from another P&M wedding coordinator and an intern (both great!), which allowed Marissa to remain with us at the ceremony while they went to prep the reception. Even though we chose the day-of-wedding coordination package, Marissa was also available with vendor suggestions and advice any time we needed it. We used her (and Piper’s) suggestions for our wedding photographer (shout out to Kim Schaffer, who did a fabulous job with our engagement and wedding photos!), reception entertainment, and cake stands, but we picked our own florist, baker, and other vendors. At no time did we feel pressured to use a P&M recommended vendor, and Marissa was wonderful in working with all our vendors during the last few weeks leading up to the wedding. We had already decided to have our wedding reception at Brennan’s of Houston, and Marissa had previous experience working with them on other weddings. The fact that she had developed good relationships with the folks at Brennan’s really helped ease our nerves during all the craziness of wedding planning. She also did a walkthrough of both the church and Brennan’s with us, and she was great in pointing out important details that we hadn’t fully worked out (e.g. setup and ambiance for cocktail hour, details about each part of the day’s timeline, arranging to get all our stuff to the reception and back home again). Marissa was always professional, organized, and attentive to details, and she was a calm, steadying presence when I started to get overwhelmed with all of the details that invariably come with planning a wedding. Even during the rush of activity in the last few weeks, she was always prompt and timely in her responses, super helpful, and gracious. Having her at the helm on our wedding day really let us enjoy getting married, and we would highly recommend her to other couples who are starting their wedding planning process!

Experiencia fantástica: Planning a wedding is hard. At first I was against the idea of having a wedding planner and thought that I could do it all myself. I quickly discovered there was no way I would be able to and after some research I found Stephanie with Piper & Muse. For a very reasonable rate (and believe me... worth every penny) Stephanie was there every step of the way while I planned our wedding. She was constantly checking in on me, provided invaluable insight, and kept everything organized. I think it is safe to say that I feel as if our wedding was perfect and the majority of that was due to Stephanie. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone that is getting married it would be to get at least a day of wedding planner and to be sure that it is Stephanie from Piper & Muse!

Experiencia fantástica: My daughter's wedding was absolutely beautiful and ran smoothly because of Piper & Muse. I was so impressed with Piper Hatfield's attention to detail, her organization and her accessibility. And, she knows everyone in the wedding biz and they know her! We had originally hired another wedding planner and within 3 months realized we had made a big mistake. Then my daughter and I thought we could tie up all the loose ends ourselves--ha! We soon realized that we had more loose ends than we knew. I had met Piper coincidentally when I had been touring possible venues. When I called her, now several months after the coincidental meeting, she remembered me. She agreed to take us on and asked me to bring her up to date on where we were. At that point she recommended coming on as a "day of consultant" which began 8 weeks prior to the wedding day. What impressed me most is that she became active immediately after our phone conversation and before she even received back the signed contract. I state all of this just to illustrate her professionalism and her true involvement in helping make a wedding a truly beautiful memory. If I had to plan another event of the same magnitude, I wouldn't hesitate To hire Piper. I wholeheartedly recommend Piper & Muse for any project wedding or otherwise.

Experiencia fantástica: Piper was the wedding planner on Nov. 14 for my daughter's wedding at the JW Marriott Downtown. I can't begin to tell you what a fantastic job she did handling every detail of the wedding. She provided a stress free wedding for this MOB and her daughter. Piper is the ultimate professional. In the months leading up to the wedding her advice and wedding vendor contacts was amazing. She is so organized and created a perfect timeline for the day of the wedding...coordinating all the vendors and making sure everyone stayed on task. It was quite a large wedding party of 31...so keeping everyone (especially 13 men) where they needed to be at all times was quite a feat in itself. It was so nice for my husband and I to totally relax and enjoy every minute of the day, especially at the reception, knowing Piper was at the helm. She would prompt us for toasts or first dances and we can actually say that the reception was a blast! I can't imagine the entire event without Piper at our side. She even ran to my room in the middle of the reception to grab another pair of heels for my aching feet. So if you are looking for someone to help you plan a beautiful, meaningful, organized, stress free wedding...Piper is your gal! Thank you Piper!

Experiencia fantástica: Hiring Piper for partial wedding planning was the best decision I made related to our wedding, besides marrying my husband. I was on the fence first about using any sort of wedding planner, but Piper made every penny worth it. I was actually able to enjoy the wedding planning process and the actual wedding day because I knew Piper and her team were there to help me through the whole process. From helping negotiate vendor contracts, giving vendor recommendations (who all ended up having the same high level of quality and service), creating the day of timeline and executing it to perfection, to everything in between, Piper exceeded expectations. She was professional and friendly in all of our interactions, and typically responded within minutes of emailing her. I ended up using a lot of her vendor recommendations (i.e. caterer, florist, linens) and when they all found out I was working with Piper they seemed to relax instantly and know that everything was going to be handled professionally from there on out. Piper and her team really made it so that all I had to worry about on the day of the wedding was getting beautified and not tripping down the aisle. All in all a wonderful experience working with her, and would recommend Piper & Muse to any Houston area bride (or any bride for that matter). Thanks Piper!

Experiencia fantástica: Piper was great from beginning to end. She came to all of our vendor meetings and had so many suggestions from cakes, flowers, photographer and photo booths. She even called everybody to make sure that everyone was accounted for before our wedding. She also worked great with all our vendors. No complaints at all. She was always available when we needed her and she went out of her way on our wedding day to make sure that everything went well. She even helped me pick up tuxes (they were way too big) for our two ring bearers when we were short on time. She went all the way to the distribution center to make sure they looked great! The evening flowed great and she was always keeping us on schedule!