“The Experienced & Award-Winning Fairfield County Connecticut Wedding Caterer”

AMG Catering and Events has made wedding dreams come true for over 20 years, offering a unique service that joins full-service catering with event planning under the same roof. This collaboration provides our clients the comfort of knowing that the wedding planner and caterer are working in sync, paying careful attention to every detail. Our wedding coordinator’s services allow the bride to sit back and relax, fully engaged in the joy of her special day. Bring us your wedding visions and we will bring your ideas to fruition, creating memories that last a lifetime. 

In addition to backyard celebrations, AMG Catering and Events has relationships with many off-site venues where your wedding can be held. To see the list of venues, wedding cake bakers, photographers, floral designers, and party & tent rentals we work with, click the button below:

Venues, Cakes, Photography,& Other Wedding Services

Wedding Planner/ Event Coordinator

AMG is Fairfield County’s only “one stop shop” for catering and events.  Offering a unique service that joins full-service catering with event planning under the same roof. Their philosophy is simple- their job is to facilitate your vision through their expertise.

Lauren Kreter joined AMG as an Event Coordinator in 2022. Together, Lauren and Ali have planned weddings, corporate launches, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, graduations as well as the most intimate of special events.

Lauren’s event design started in 2007 when she helped grow Tim Labant & The Schoolhouse at Cannondale farm to table program. It is here that Lauren also got heavily involved with the Westport Farmers Market, ultimately joining the Board in 2012.

Client events include: Bridgewater, Cannondale Bikes, Greenwich Wine and Food, Jacques Pepin, FTC, The Levitt Pavilion Stars- On-Tour, Keith Richards, Pilobolous 5 Senses Festival, Ben Stiller, Puddin’ Head, Operation Haus, Burberry NYC & Community Plates.

In 2011, Lauren also launched Borrowed, A Vintage Inspired Company that focuses on the upcycling of vintage wares to your table. Lauren’s passion for seamless curated events gives her client’s the ability to focus on other aspects of the event and knowing every detail is handcrafted and personal.

Lauren Kreter specializes in planning and designing personalized events from backyards to ballrooms. Lauren can be as involved as you want in the planning of your event. AMG offers “Full”, “Partial” and “Day of” planning packages.  

“Full” planning package – $8,000

“Borrowed Design” is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a couple’s wedding to ensure a seamless, memorable, and stress-free event. This includes budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, timeline development, design concept creation, and on-the-day coordination.

1. Client Consultation & Planning

  • Meet with clients to understand their vision, preferences, budget, and expectations.
  • Develop and present customized wedding plans and timelines.
  • Provide expert advice on wedding etiquette, traditions, and trends.

2. Budget Management

  • Create and manage budgets, tracking all expenses and ensuring cost-effective decisions.
  • Offer guidance on where to allocate funds based on client priorities.

3. Vendor Coordination

  • Research, recommend, and book trusted vendors (caterers, florists, photographers, musicians, etc.).
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing to meet budget and service expectations.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the couple and vendors. Check in all vendors and items brought to the location

4. Event Design & Styling

  • Assist in developing a cohesive theme, color scheme, and décor style.
  • Coordinate rentals, floral arrangements, lighting, and venue layout. Check in rentals
  • Oversee production of printed materials (invitations, signage, menus, etc.).

5. Timeline & Logistics Management

  • Create detailed timelines for the wedding day and all pre-wedding events.
  • Coordinate transportation, accommodation, and guest logistics.
  • Conduct venue walkthroughs and manage setup/breakdown procedures.

6. On-the-Day Coordination

  • Be present on-site to manage event flow and resolve issues discreetly.
  • Ensure vendors adhere to the schedule and deliver quality service.
  • Assist the couple, bridal party, and guests as needed throughout the day.

7. Post-Wedding Follow-Up

  • Manage final payments and gratuities.
  • Collect feedback from clients and vendors.
  • Ensure return of rentals and proper handling of personal belongings.
    ** additional support can be added to our contract for Rehearsal Dinner or Day after brunch if needed for an additional fee starting at $2000.00 per event **

“Partial” planning package – $5,500

Borrowed’s partial wedding planning package is designed for couples who have already started planning but want Borrowed to come on board to tie everything together. It’s more involved than day-of coordination but less comprehensive than full-service planning.

1. Initial Consultation and Planning Sessions

  • Meet with the couple to review what’s already been planned.
  • Identify gaps or areas that need attention.
  • Develop a customized planning timeline and checklist.

2. Vendor Recommendations & Support

  • Suggest vetted vendors that fit the couple’s style and budget.
  • Review contracts and communicate with vendors as needed.
  • Assist with additional 2-4 vendor categories that have not been completed (e.g., florist, photographer, rentals).

3. Design and Styling Guidance

  • Help refine the couple’s vision, color palette, and theme.
  • Offer feedback on décor choices, layout, and ambiance.
  • May include one venue walk-through to finalize design elements.

4. Timeline Creation and Management

  • Create a detailed event day timeline with clients
  • Coordinate logistics with all vendors to ensure the schedule works.

5. Rehearsal Coordination

  • Lead or assist with the ceremony rehearsal (usually the day before).

6. Day-Of Coordination (included)

  • Full management of the wedding day (same as a day-of package).
  • Serve as the go-to contact, manage flow, and handle any issues.
    This does not include the following, but may be purchased at additional hourly costs of $75/hr. All additional hours and design purchases are billed for the week of the event

    • Attending all vendor meetings.
    • Managing the entire guest list or RSVPs.
    • Booking all vendors (only assisting with select ones).
    • Full-scale design and production management.

“The day of” planning package – $3,500

1. Final Timeline Management

  • Creating and/or confirming a detailed schedule for the event.
  • Coordinating timing with vendors, venue staff, and key participants.

2. Vendor Coordination

  • Serving as the point of contact for all vendors on the event day.
  • Confirming arrival times, setup requirements, and any last-minute needs.

3. Rehearsal Oversight (if applicable)

  • Running or assisting with the rehearsal the day before.

4. Setup Supervision

  • Ensuring decor, signage, tables, and other elements are set up according to plan. Plan: We will have a layout designed for the guests that our team follows that has been discussed with the client and the coordination team
  • Troubleshooting any issues during setup.

5. Guest and VIP Management

  • Assisting family, wedding party, or special guests with logistics.
  • Making sure everyone is in place for key moments (e.g., processional, speeches, dances).

6. Problem Solving

  • Handling any issues that arise discreetly and efficiently so the host doesn’t have to.

7. Event Flow Monitoring

  • Keeping the event on schedule (e.g., ceremony start, dinner, speeches, dancing).
  • Communicating with the DJ, caterer, photographer, etc., to coordinate timing.

8. Pack-Up and Closing Support

  • Overseeing clean-up and ensuring personal items, gifts, and rentals are accounted for.

**additional support can be added for $75/hr before the event. This may include purchasing of items, extra meetings, vendor development, design and decor elements. All hours & purchases will be accounted for and billed week of the event.

 

 

Day of Wedding Duties & Checklist:

-Site inspection for wedding and reception
-Check­ in Vendors; serve as point person
-Help with boutonnieres and corsages
-Keep track of marriage license, rings, ritual items
-Keep track of vendor gratuities
-Gathering/distributing ceremony items for the ceremony site
-Make sure decor for ceremony and reception is as requested
○ Tablescape
○ Favors
○ Placecards
○ Chair placement
○ Table placement
Direct event/keep to timeline○ First dance
○ Toasts
○ Cake cutting
○ Parent dances
-Assist with guest management
-Determine who is responsible for getting gifts/decor items/leftover liquor and wine (This is usually determined before the wedding day)
-Responsible for last minute changes