opal & slate

Crafting timeless weddings you’ll cherish forever

Stunning weddings don't happen by chance; they're meticulously planned! From intricate details to unforgettable moments, our passion and precision ensure your day surpasses dreams. With us, your wedding is an extraordinary experience, creating memories for a lifetime.

Welcome to Opal & Slate, where we're thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you!

This is such a special time filled with love, dreams, and the promise of a beautiful future together. We understand that planning a wedding can seem daunting with countless details to consider, but it's also an incredibly joyful and memorable experience that should be cherished every step of the way.

Planner for Modern Romantics

Hunter smith

Owner, Lead Planner

Houston | DFW | Destination

Hunter brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of all things weddings. With a background in event planning and design, she has dedicated years to perfecting her aesthetic and defining her unique style and approach. Hunter is known for her ability to blend each couple’s personal vision with a masterful level of detail and organization, ensuring every aspect of the wedding is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. Her expertise spans a variety of wedding styles and settings, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, from Texas to wherever love takes her, no matter the location!

These are a few of Hunter’s favorite things…

  • My fav food is tacos, tacos, and more tacos.

  • If I am not working a wedding or events, I am most likely spending my weekend hiking or camping throughout Texas. My goal is to make it through ALL Texas State Parks!

  • I have an unhealthy obsession with all horror movies and tend to watch movies that most likely have a 1 star rating on IMDB.

  • I love any and all dogs! Especially my two amazing Huskies, Kiza and Koda.

  • My absolute favorite part of any wedding is the post-ceremony celebration where the couple gets to let loose, throw confetti, and cheers to their forever love!

Planner for Timeless Love Stories

Maddison Shannon

Senior Planner

Austin | Houston

Maddison combines her keen attention to detail and love for organization to excel in wedding planning. With a passion for weddings and beautiful design, she brings to life the visions shared by the couple, creating their happiest day together. Her background in event planning and project management has provided her with valuable experience in vendor coordination and exceptional communication, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed. Maddison began her wedding coordinating career in Houston, TX, and is now thrilled to bring her talents to Austin, TX!

These are a few of Maddison’s favorite things…

  • I love TexMex or Asian Food.

  • I spend my free time taking my dogs on walks or laying out by the pool.

  • Favorite movies are Bridesmaids, Bride Wars, or A Walk to Remember. I am clearly a sucker for a good rom com.

  • My favorite animals are dogs or monkeys!

  • The speeches are my favorite part! I love to hear the personal stories for each couple through the chosen friends and family.

YOU MY HAVE SEEN MY WORK FEATURED oN:

  • "Where do I even begin? Hunter from Opal & Slate Events is an absolute miracle worker

    and the driving force behind the perfection that was our wedding day. If I could give her ten stars, I would without a second thought.”

    -Lavinia

  • "If you’re on the fence about hiring a coordinator/planner for your special day, consider this a strong nudge towards doing so — you deserve it.

    From organizing timelines, ensuring smooth communication with vendors, to even having clear umbrellas at hand for a rainy day, she has your back, and with a cheerful smile too. Again, Hunter didn’t have to go above and beyond for us, but she did, and it made our day all the more lovely and magical.”

    -Quan

  • "WORTH IT! I can’t imagine our wedding day would’ve been the same if they weren’t there with us.

    Opal & Slate Events’ team was accommodating to my work schedule and helped me with whatever lingering wedding items I had on my list before the big day. As soon as they jumped in, they made me feel so much calmer (& organized!!) and supported. They’re definitely experts, and went above & beyond my expectations.

    -Caitlin

  • "Hire Hunter to be your wedding planner. You will not regret it.

    WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Simply amazing. She went so far above and beyond what we paid her to do. Hunter is organized and punctual - and she thoroughly ENJOYS what she does, and it totally shows in her work. She has a long history of working with vendors and other wedding folks in the area and knows all the good, bad, and in between - knows where to go or where to point you for just about anything wedding-related.

    -Nolan

our values

Joyful Experience

Prioritize creating a joyful and celebratory atmosphere throughout the planning journey and on the big day itself, infusing every interaction with positivity, enthusiasm, and a sense of fun to make the entire process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible for the couple and their guests.

Refined Charm

Infuse every aspect of the wedding planning process with a sense of refined charm and grace, ensuring that each detail exudes luxury and sophistication while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Personalized Attention

Offer bespoke services tailored to each couple's unique vision, preferences, and dreams, providing attentive and personalized guidance every step of the way to alleviate stress and ensure a seamless, tailor-made celebration.