Four women in black dresses holding disco balls and smiling together outdoors.

Your Event Experts
in a Crunch

Full-service event planning when time, budget, or clarity are tight.

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We specialize in full-service planning for shortened timelines, designing one-of-a-kind celebrations that reflect your mission, story, and joy.

We plan events around our three pillars of excellence: Professionalism, Resourcefulness, and Organized Speed. Our planners craft intentional, guest-centered experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Serving:

Austin, San Antonio, New York City & beyond.

Languages:

Hablamos Español & Parlons Français

Event Types:

Weddings, Company retreats, Galas, Anniversary Parties, & Street Fairs

Austin Event Planner Events in a Crunch
Events in a Crunch Owner Adaobi wearing a black sleeveless top, a black face mask, glasses, and an earpiece, is setting a table at a formal event, with people socializing in the background.
Events in a Crunch Owner Adaobi dancing with wedding guests and enjoying themselves at an indoor party or celebration, with a woman in black dancing on the dance floor and others sitting and watching in the background.
A three-person family standing against a stone wall. The woman is holding a baby girl dressed in black with a pink headband. The man is standing behind them, dressed in black. The woman is smiling at the camera, the man has a slight smile, and the baby is looking to the side with a cheerful expression.

Meet the Owner

I’m Adaobi. I started Events in a Crunch to offer streamlined event planning for anyone in a time crunch.

When we say “anyone,” we mean ANYONE. That’s why we take pride in supporting all love stories, honouring every event budget, and doing so in as many languages as we can.

After 20 years planning events for startups, universities, and non-profits, we’re dedicated to optimizing client’s budget for a creative and memorable experience.

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Fun Facts

Career

  • Startup Founder turned Small Business Owner

  • Customer Experience & Success Executive

  • Nonprofit Program Director

  • Teacher

  • Dancer

Personal

  • Advocate for Sustainability

  • Catholic & The ‘B’ in LGBT

  • Former Fitness Competitor

  • Cat Mom & Forever a New Yorker

  • Nigerian - Mexican - American Household

  • Hablo Español y me encanta una fiesta!! 🥳

Meet the Team

  • A woman with long dark hair sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, smiling, wearing a sleeveless black top and black pants, surrounded by greenery and pink flowers.

    Chantale

    Greater Austin

    Her passion is to help you seamlessly turn your dreams into reality. From crafting unforgettable experiences to tackling unexpected hiccups with flair, she’s got your back!

    Clip of Chantale on event day
    **Parle Français et عربي**

  • Mac from Events in a Crunch

    Mac

    Austin / NYC

    Programmer by day, event problem solver by night. Specializing in company social events and community programming, Mac supports celebrations and keeps company programs flowing.

    Clip of Mac on event day
    **Hablo Español**

  • Mel

    Austin / San Antonio

    Fashion Designer turned event planner. Mel brings her creative eye to plan memorable moment for your guests. She’s bound to use her skills to add a little sparkle to your day.

    Clip of Mel on event day
    **Hablo Español**

Meet the Team

  • Mel

    Austin / San Antonio

    Fashion Designer turned event planner. Mel brings her creative eye to plan memorable moment for your guests. She’s bound to use her skills to add a little sparkle to your day.

    Clip of Mel on event day
    **Hablo Español**

  • Chantale

    Greater Austin

    Her passion is to help you seamlessly turn your dreams into reality. From crafting unforgettable experiences to tackling unexpected hiccups with flair, she’s got your back!

    Clip of Chantale on event day
    **Parle Français et عربي**

  • Mac

    Austin / NYC

    Programmer by day, event problem solver by night. Specializing in company social events and community programming, Mac supports celebrations and keeps company programs flowing.

    Clip of Mac on event day
    **Hablo Español**

And Our Rockstar Crew

Austin

James | Coordinator

Adaobi | Coordinator

Ana | Events Admin

San Antonio

Celeste | Events Admin

  • Texas native with 10+ years of event industry experience

  • Passionate about creating memorable experiences

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Loves bringing client visions to life

  • Focused on delivering impactful, lasting events

  • Thrives on creating exceptional events under tight deadlines

  • Enjoys the pressure of high-stakes, fast-paced planning

  • Motivated by successfully delivering events in a time crunch

  • Mexico-born, Texas-raised

  • Background in healthcare

  • Supports behind-the-scenes operations and event administration

  • Bilingual: Spanish & English (Hablo Español)

  • Passionate about delivering unforgettable, one-of-a-kind event experiences

  • Experienced in both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations

  • Brings client visions to life with creativity, precision, and style

  • Bilingual: Spanish & English (Hablo Español)

Organizations We Support

Organizations We Support

And Our Rockstar Crew

  •  A Texas native with over 10 years of experience in the event industry, Taylor is passionate about crafting memorable experiences for exceptional folks. With a keen eye for detail and a love for bringing visions to life, she thrives on creating events that leave a lasting impact.  

  • My passion is delivering unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences for every occasion. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we specialize in bringing your vision to life with creativity, precision, and style.

    **Hablo Español**

  • Mexico born, but Texas raised with a background in healthcare too. She supports much of the behind the scenes and the admin side of our events.

    **Hablo Español**

  • I love challenging myself with creating amazing events under tight deadlines. I love the pressure that comes with successfully pulling off a great event, especially when we're in a time crunch.

Let’s Connect

Tell us about your event — no pressure

  • A group of people seated at tables during an event, smiling and looking towards the front. The setting has a festive atmosphere with elegant table settings, including candles and glassware. The room is decorated with string lights.

  • Outdoor live band performing on a wooden deck, consisting of four musicians playing electric guitars, a bass guitar, and a drum set.

  • Bride in white gown standing in doorway with blue tiled columns and potted plants, under hanging chandeliers.

  • People making a toast with champagne glasses at a festive event, with string lights and floral decorations on the table.

  • A man giving a presentation with a microphone in front of an audience, pointing to a screen displaying a slide in a modern brick-walled conference room.

  • Colorful floral arrangement with yellow, red, purple, and white blooms on a table.

  • Panel discussion at World Economic Forum with seated participants and audience.

  • A couple in traditional Indian attire sitting outdoors on a blanket with floral decorations, smiling and holding hands.

  • Crowd at an outdoor festival with vibrant pink fans and colorful outfits under trees.