Brandi Swanson, owner of Next Chapter Weddings, has been featured in Voyage Houston, CanvasRebel, Bold Journey, and more. See where her story as a Houston wedding planner has been told. As Featured In Over the years, Brandi's story and the Next Chapter Weddings team's work has been shared in a few places we're incredibly proud of. Here's where you can find more about our journey, Brandi's businesses, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Bold Journey — September 8, 2023 Meet Brandi Swanson "I have a 'from ashes to beauty' story." READ ARTICLE Voyage Houston — May 28, 2024 Exploring Life & Business with Brandi Swanson of Next Chapter Weddings "Owning a business is not for the weak." READ ARTICLE Voyage Houston — September 3, 2025 Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Brandi Swanson "That experience became the heartbeat behind Next Chapter Weddings." READ ARTICLE The Facts — August 6, 2025 Brandi Swanson writes her own chapter with the Passion and Purpose Workshop A profile on the Passion and Purpose Workshop, created to help wedding industry women reconnect with why they started. READ ARTICLE CanvasRebel — August 16, 2022 Meet Brandi Swanson "Bigger is not always better." READ ARTICLE Voyage Houston — December 2021 Community Highlights: Meet Brandi Swanson of Next Chapter Weddings "There is no doubt in my mind that this is what I am supposed to be doing." READ ARTICLE Voyage Houston — February 11, 2026 Hidden Gems: Meet Brandi Swanson of Next Chapter Weddings "What matters most to me is creating space for people to be fully present in moments that matter." READ ARTICLE Voyage Houston — February 17, 2026 Conversations with Sierra Harralson "We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and that balance makes a huge difference on wedding days." READ ARTICLE CanvasRebel — July 21, 2026 Meet Brandi Swanson "RESET exists to help entrepreneurs pause long enough to reconnect with who they are before the hustle took over." READ ARTICLE

Wedding Planning should be fun and exciting. But sometimes the long to-do list, limited time availability and outside opinions can make the planning process feel overwhelming. From Full-Service Wedding Planning to Coordination, as well as, Design and Décor, Next Chapter Weddings offer unmatched professionalism, experience and genuine joy for your very special day. We are your go-to Houston Wedding Planners. Purposeful Wedding Planning & Design for Fully Present Couples Our Services Wedding planning should feel clear, supported, and intentional—not overwhelming or chaotic. At Next Chapter Weddings, we guide couples through a seamless planning experience designed to remove distractions and protect what matters most: your presence on your wedding day. We don’t just plan weddings—we create space for you to actually experience yours. Full Service Wedding Planning Starting at $6,500 We provide comprehensive planning and design support from beginning to end, managing every detail of your wedding journey so you can remain fully present throughout the entire experience. From budgeting, design direction, vendor selection, and communication to timeline creation and wedding day execution, we oversee the moving pieces so your planning process feels clear, structured, and supported. This experience is designed to replace overwhelm with peace of mind, and uncertainty with confidence. Begins approximately 12 months prior to wedding date. Schedule your Complimentary Consultation to learn more about this package. Contact Us Partial Wedding Planning + Design Starting at $3,600 For couples who want to take the lead in planning, but desire expert guidance in design and overall event cohesion. We step in to refine your planning, elevate your design direction, and ensure every visual and logistical detail works together seamlessly. This package is ideal for couples who want creative support and professional insight while still being involved in the planning process. Begins approximately 8 months prior to wedding date. Sched ule your Complimentary Consultation to learn more about this package. Contact Us Coordination | Event Management 90 Day Coordination starts at $2,400 60 Day Coordination starts at $1,800 For couples who plan their wedding themselves but want professional support to ensure a smooth, well-executed wedding day. We step in during the final planning phase to finalize details, confirm logistics, and build a comprehensive timeline that brings everything together. On your wedding day, we manage the flow of events so you can stay fully present while everything is handled with care and intention. Package differences include: 90-day vs 60-day coordination support Lead Coordinator + Assistant vs Lead Coordinator Only Coordinator-led rehearsal vs No rehearsal Virtual + in-person meetings vs Virtual support Only Up to 12 day-of-service hours vs 10 day-of-service-hours Extended preparation timeline for deeper detail management Schedule your Complimentary Consultation to learn more about these packages. Contact Us A La Carte Add On Services: For couples who need additional support to create a seamless and intentional wedding experience. In-House Décor Access Floral Collections Additional Coordinators/Staff Hotel Room Blocks Bridal Shower Planning Bachelorette Party Planning Rehearsal Dinner Planning Post-Wedding Brunch Planning Schedule your Complimentary Consultation to learn more about these services. Contact Us Today What Our Clients Say Alexis | Partial Planning Client Wow. There aren't enough words for how much I appreciate and recommend Brandi/ Next Chapter Weddings. I was so nervous about my wedding because I tried to plan it myself...and although I'm a pretty good planner of events, I'm so glad I threw in the towel and asked Brandi to take over. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND hiring Brandi for your wedding!!! Deciding to place the outcome in her hands was the BEST decision of our entire wedding! Her and her crew are SO helpful and professional and kind. You get a lot of bang for your buck when hiring Next Chapter Weddings. I really couldn't have asked for a better person to help me with my wedding. I feel like I gained a friend out of the whole experience! Houston Wedding Planners Your wedding should feel like you—intentional, meaningful, and fully lived. We’re here to make sure it does.

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Next Chapter Weddings is proud to offer an ah-mazing floral package for our equally amazing couples. 14 large arrangements, 2 small arrangements, delivery, setup and takedown included. NCW Floral Collections Book one of our Floral Service Packages and get unlimited access to that collection. 10 Large Arrangements 2 XL Arrangements Delivery, Set-Up and Take-Down is included. Design Meeting Each Collection is $800. Bundle a Floral Collection with our Decor Service Package for $200 OFF. Inquire Timeless & Classic Featuring lush white florals paired with rich greenery — the perfect blend of classic romance and modern sophistication. Romantic & Elegant B lending delicate pink and white florals with subtle greenery for a look that feels fresh and inviting. This collection brings warmth and charm to any setting while keeping a refined, elevated feel. Calm & Elevated The Wyatt Collection is designed with a serene and sophisticated aesthetic, featuring soft blue and white florals complemented by fresh greenery. This collection creates a calming, airy atmosphere while maintaining an elevated and polished look. Perfect for couples who want their wedding day to feel peaceful, refined, and effortlessly beautiful. Bold & Vibrant A joyful blend of pinks, blues, oranges, yellows, and purples that brings energy and life to any celebration. The Jazz Collection is for couples who love color, movement, and a little bit of fun. It’s vibrant, expressive, and the perfect way to make your wedding day feel uniquely you. Add our gorgeous white pillar set to any Floral Collection! NCW Décor and Floral Service Packages are currently only available for our Greater Houston Area clients. Next Chapter Weddings reserves the right to make exceptions to this rule. 5 Piece Pillars Real weddings featuring our signature floral collections. From soft and romantic to bold and colorful, our floral collections bring our couple’s vision to life in their own unique way. Explore how real brides and grooms have styled our blooms to create unforgettable moments. Inquire

Let the planning begin!!! Next Chapter Weddings has created various helpful resources to assist you through the exciting process of planning your wedding! We are your go-to Houston Wedding Planners. Helpful Resources Let the Planning Begin!!! You have booked with Next Chapter Weddings- AWESOME! Here you will find various resources to help you through the exciting process of planning your wedding. If you have any questions, please email us directly at info@nextchapterweddings.com Recommended Vendors Planning Checklist Addressing Invitations Guide Invitation Etiquette +Samples Bouquet Sizing Chart Tipping Guideline Most Requested Wedding Songs Bar Supply Guide Floral + Decor Checklist Photo Checklist Ceremony Order of Events Seating Chart Guidelines Rehearsal: How It Works Wedding Day Checklist Don't Forget Final Details! Tipping Guideline

Brandi Swanson RESET is a space for women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, confidence, and direction. Mentorship and support for building what’s next — your way. The Reset Reflection Guide A 10-minute self-check-in to gently uncover where you may be out of alignment in your business, relationships, and identity. If you’ve been feeling off lately—but can’t quite explain why—this is a simple place to pause and get honest with yourself. You built something meaningful… but somewhere along the way, you started feeling disconnected. Download Your Free Guide Most women don’t realize they’re not “burnt out”… they’re just out of alignment. From the outside, things may still look fine. You’re showing up, keeping things moving, doing what needs to be done. But internally, something feels different. Heavier. Disconnected. Like you’re not fully present in your own life anymore. This guide was created to help you notice that shift—without judgment, pressure, or needing to fix everything immediately. Just awareness. Just honesty. Just a moment to come back to yourself. Inside The Reset Reflection Guide, you’ll: Slow down long enough to notice what’s actually going on Identify where misalignment may be showing up Connect how your business, relationships, and identity are all intertwined Get clarity on what feels “off” without overthinking it This isn’t about fixing everything in 10 minutes. It’s about finally seeing what you’ve been carrying. This is for you if: You feel successful on paper, but not fully fulfilled You’ve been operating in “just get through the day” mode You feel disconnected from yourself, your work, or your relationships You can’t remember the last time things felt simple or aligned Feels Deeper If what comes up for you in this guide than you expected—that’s okay. That awareness is not the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a reset. You’ll be invited, gently, into more support when you’re ready. But for now, just start here. Ready to reset? Download YOUR FREE GUIDE BELOW. Take the first step back to yourself. Download Download the Reset Reflection Guide

Brandi Swanson RESET is a space for women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, confidence, and direction. Mentorship and support for building what’s next — your way. Join The Reset Experience and learn how to reset your business, relationships, and identity with simple, guided steps designed to help you feel like yourself again. The RESET Experience is a 6-week group mentorship for female entrepreneurs ready to step out of overwhelm and come back into alignment with their businesses, relationships, and identity. 👉 Join the waitlist for early access + updates Join Waitlist First name* Last name* Email* Write a message Submit You’re not lazy, unmotivated or failing. You’re just carrying too much. A reset for the woman behind the business. You built something meaningful… but somewhere along the way, you started feeling disconnected. Most women in business don’t talk about this part out loud—but privately they feel it: “I should be grateful, but I feel exhausted” “My business is working, but I don’t feel connected to it anymore” “I’m always ‘on,’ but I don’t feel like myself” “I don’t know how to slow down without everything falling apart” If that sounds familiar… you’re not alone. And you don’t need to push harder. You need a reset. a 6-week guided mentorship designed to help you step out of burnout and back into alignment. Not by adding more to your plate—but by helping you clear what’s been weighing you down. Each week, we focus on: Week 1: Awareness Where you are right now (honest audit of life + business). Week 2: Identity Reconnecting to your deeper “why”. Week 3: Business Reset Simplifying what’s draining you. Week 4: Relationships Boundaries, energy, and support systems. Week 5: Self Reset Rest, identity, and joy beyond business. Week 6: Your Next Chapter Clarity + direction moving forward. Each week includes: 1 live group coaching call (Mondays) Recording of calls to rewatch Guided reflection exercises Implementation prompts Supportive group space This is not about doing more. It’s about finally slowing down long enough to realign. This is for you if you are: successful on the outside, but disconnected internally overwhelmed by the pace of your business craving clarity, space, and direction again ready to stop operating from burnout This is NOT for you if you are: looking for quick tactics or strategy-only coaching unwilling to slow down and reflect get early access! Be the first to receive: early access to enrollment private launch details bonus reset resources updates leading into the first group call Plus, you’ll receive a free reset tool to help you identify where you’re out of alignment right now. Join Waitlist First name* Last name* Email* Write a message Submit Not ready for the waitlist yet? Start here instead: The Reset Reflection Guide A 10-minute self-check-in to help you identify: where you’re burned out what’s draining your energy what’s misaligned in your current season DOWNLOAD GUIDE You don’t need to burn your life down to start over. You just need space to come back to yourself. READ BLOG

Brandi Swanson RESET is a space for women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, confidence, and direction. Mentorship and support for building what’s next — your way. Join The Reset Experience and learn how to reset your business, relationships, and identity with simple, guided steps designed to help you feel like yourself again. You’re not lazy, unmotivated or failing. You’re just carrying too much. The RESET Experience is a 6-week group mentorship for female entrepreneurs ready to step out of overwhelm and come back into alignment with their businesses, relationships, and identity. ✨ First group experience begins July 27, 2026 Live calls every Monday. ready to step out of survival mode and reconnect with the passion, purpose, and joy behind your business? JOIN THE RESET EXPERIENCE Inside the 6-week Reset Experience, you’ll: ✓ Reconnect with your original “why” ✓ Identify what is draining your energy and creativity ✓ Create healthier boundaries in your business ✓ Refocus your goals around the life you actually want ✓ Build practical rhythms that support your next chapter A reset for the woman behind the business. You built something meaningful… but somewhere along the way, you started feeling disconnected. Most women in business don’t talk about this part out loud—but privately they feel it: “I should be grateful, but I feel exhausted” “My business is working, but I don’t feel connected to it anymore” “I’m always ‘on,’ but I don’t feel like myself” “I don’t know how to slow down without everything falling apart” If that sounds familiar… you’re not alone. And you don’t need to push harder. You need a reset. The RESET Experience is a 6-week guided mentorship designed to help you step out of burnout and back into alignment. Not by adding more to your plate, but by helping you clear what’s been weighing you down. Week 1: Awareness Where you are right now (honest audit of life + business). Week 2: Identity Reconnecting to your deeper “why”. Week 3: Business Reset Simplifying what’s draining you. Week 4: Relationships Boundaries, energy, and support systems. Week 5: Self Reset Rest, identity, and joy beyond business. Week 6: Your Next Chapter Clarity + direction moving forward. Each week includes: 1 live group coaching call (Mondays) Recording of calls to rewatch Guided reflection exercises Implementation prompts Supportive group space This is not about doing more. It’s about finally slowing down long enough to realign. Ready to begin your reset? The Reset Experience Investment: $197 RESERVE MY SPOT This is for you if you are: successful on the outside, but disconnected internally overwhelmed by the pace of your business craving clarity, space, and direction again ready to stop operating from burnout This is NOT for you if you are: looking for quick tactics or strategy-only coaching unwilling to slow down and reflect ABOUT BRANDI SWANSON Multi-passionate Entrepreneur Experienced burnout firsthand Learned how to rebuild with boundaries and intention Built Next Chapter Weddings into a six-figure business Now helping other women avoid losing themselves while chasing success Key Dates: Waitlist Opens: Now Official Launch: July 13–23, 2026 Doors Close: July 23, 2026 at midnight First Group Mentorship Experience Begins: July 27, 2026 I'M READY, SIGN ME UP! Not ready to Join the Reset Experience? Start here instead: The Reset Reflection Guide A 10-minute self-check-in to help you identify: where you’re burned out what’s draining your energy what’s misaligned in your current season DOWNLOAD GUIDE You don’t need to burn your life down to start over. You just need space to come back to yourself. READ BLOG

Next Chapter Weddings, your go-to Houston Wedding Planners, offers packages from Coordination to Full Service Wedding Planning. We take away the stress so you can genuinely enjoy this special season you are in. Inquire About Your Wedding We’re honored you’re here. If you’re looking for a planning experience that feels intentional, supported, and designed around your ability to be fully present—this is where the conversation begins Who We Work With We’re the right fit for couples who: Want to be fully present on their wedding day Value intention, meaning, and thoughtful design Feel overwhelmed by planning and want expert guidance Desire a calm, structured, and supported planning experience Trust professionals to handle the details with care If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear your story. Full Name Email Phone Number Wedding Date Venue Select the Package you are Interested in. Choose an option Message | Event Details How Did You Hear About Us? Send Success! Message received.

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Stress-free wedding planning experiences begin with Next Chapter Weddings. Offices in Houston and San Antonio, TX. Find your dream Wedding Planner, Designer and Coordinator in one place! From classic designs to beyond bold vibes, NCW is your go-to team to bring your wedding vision to life. NCW offers planning, coordination, design and decor packages. Services Houston Wedding Planners Meet the Team We help overwhelmed couples plan and design intentional weddings so they can be fully present. Because your wedding day sets the foundation for your marriage—and you deserve to actually experience it, not manage it. Services Services Full Service Planning Partial Planning + Design Coordination Décor Packages Floral Collections View All Services Planning with a Purpose. At Next Chapter Weddings, our heart is set on one thing: Removing the distractions so that you can truly be in the moment. We believe that your wedding day should be free from chaos, full of peace, and rich with joy— so that you can soak in every moment with the people you love most. Our goal is to create a day so meaningful and so true to your love story that even years down the road —on the days when marriage feels harder than you expected— you can look back on this one and be reminded of your why. A day that helps you remember not just the beauty of the celebration, but the deep love, laughter, and connection that started it all. Why Next Chapter Weddings? We specialize in turning wedding planning into an intentional and joyful experience. 1. You Get to Be Fully Present We handle the details so you can experience your wedding day—not manage it. 2. A Planning Process That Feels Peaceful We bring clarity, structure, and calm so you never feel overwhelmed. 3. More Than Just a Beautiful Event We design intentional weddings that mean something—long after the day is over. From the Founder After years of helping couples create meaningful, intentional wedding experiences, Brandi Swanson discovered her passion extended beyond the wedding day — encouraging women and entrepreneurs to embrace rest, authenticity, and a more present and intentional way of living. Explore RESET → Ready to feel confident, calm, and fully present on your wedding day? Let’s start planning your next chapter. Start Planning! Services Services Awards We're incredibly honored to have our work recognized by the wedding industry, but our greatest achievement will always be creating unforgettable experiences for the couples we serve.