We loved working with ODW from start to finish. From our very first call with Fredi, we felt confident it was going to be a successful and pleasant experience planning our wedding with ODW. Fredi always answered our questions, was very organized and helped alleviate any worries we had along the way. Planning a wedding, (not to mention an international one,) is an inherently stressful experience and we truly could not have done it without ODW. Fredi was especially helpful with all of the accommodations we needed around our family’s travel and making sure that things were seamless and comfortable once we arrived on the ground in Mexico. Fredi was always very transparent through every step of the planning process, and she also provided a very calming presence for us as the couple, even during some more stressful times like potential weather issues. We could not recommend ODW any more – if you are considering planning a wedding in Oaxaca, you MUST hire ODW – you will not regret it.

Going into the wedding, we knew that at the very least it was going to be a great party, but what we couldn’t have anticipated is how deeply meaningful it would be for our friends and family.

Friederike’s partnership all the way through this process as a trusted advisor and sounding board was so important to keeping us on track and focusing us on the elements that made the most impact on our guests. So many of the most memorable moments — the calenda, the dance floor sparklers, the decor, and even the ceremony itself — are direct results of Friederike’s instincts and network of talented vendors who all contributed such unique perspectives!

If you’re considering having a destination wedding in Oaxaca (which you absolutely should), look no further than Friederike and Team to make the wedding of your dreams possible. Their level of organization, and attention to detail is unparalleled. Their relationships with vendors speak for themselves, as everyone delivers the highest quality of service with impeccable taste. We cannot speak more highly of ODW! Our wedding is full of so many beautiful memories and there is literally nothing we would have changed. Muchos gracias por todo, ODW!

Hiring Friederike was the best decision we made. From the moment we hired her, she was super attentive to our requests and recommended the best venue for our small wedding. We had not visited the venue before, but we trusted the ODW team. On our wedding day, we did not regret it at all. Every guest had the best time and for us, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience since Friederike and her team were present the whole day to help the events run seamlessly. She and her team were worth every penny. We could not have asked for a better wedding planner.

Wive said it a million times, but well say it again.
You are an angel.
Thank you for making this important weekend so magical.
You’re handled all situations with patience and grace, wich has made this process all the wonderful.
Who know planning a wedding could be so fun?
Your efforts have allowed us to be fully present and our wedding, and for this, we are forever grateful.
Please know you always have a home to stay and friends in Chicago.

Thank you so much for helping us arrange such a wonderful event. Happy memories will be with us forever.
We loved every minute. You made it so easy.

Alex and I cannot thank you enough for all of your planning help in making this best weekend that we we will never forget.
Your attention to detail and ability to execute did not go unnoticed, and there is no way our wedding would have been as successful without you involved.
Thank you for everything, forever.

Over the course of three years and three different wedding dates (thanks, COVID), the ODW team worked with us to put together the best wedding we and our guests have ever attended (their words, not ours!).
Holly and Friede were simply fabulous, and navigated it all expertly. The team went above and beyond what any wedding planners would be expected to do. Friede helped us arrange trusted babysitters for our son and nephew and even accompanied us to the doctor when our son came down with a fever upon our arrival in Oaxaca.
All of our guests commented on how fabulous the ODW team was – We had a whole long weekend’s worth of events, and each one was so well curated, arranqed and executed.

Thank you so much for helping us plan our wedding weekend.
Not only is there no way we could have done it without you, but it was truly a pleasure to collaborate with you in this shared vision. This will not be our last time in Oaxaca, and we hope our paths cross again in this magical place.

My family and I could not be more happy with how all the planning decisions turned out. It was above and beyond what I expected.
Everyone was blown away.
The team is incredible. We truly made the best decision and investment working with you all.