Kicking Off the Season of Love with Amore Austin

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Who better to kick off the season of love than with Volume 8’s Amore Austin? A full-service event planner specializing in personalized dates and one-of-a-kind proposals, Amore Austin is the expert on romance – whether it’s rekindling the magic of date night or popping the big question. 

Whether you’ve been together for a few months or a few decades, fancy a candlelit dinner or something a little more casual, Tessa Bertamini and her team at Amore Austin will craft the most special night for you and your loved one – any night of the year. To start planning your date or proposal, reach out to Amore Austin and tell them Scout sent you! And, keep reading to learn exactly how Tessa and her team create personalized experiences for every couple and what they have in store for February 14th.


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TSG Austin: Before we dive into the details, we want to know: where did the idea for Amore Austin come from? 

Tessa Bertamini: The idea for Amore Austin came from my own frustration-turned-realization. I was tired of being the one who always planned dates and, after talking to other women, I realized I wasn’t the only one who felt this way. What other women and I perceived to be a lack of effort on our partner’s part was really just a lack of time, creativity and/or know-how! So, I decided to combine my 10+ years of event planning experience with my desire to solve this common problem. 

TSG: Who is the “Amore Austin” couple? 

TB: Anyone and everyone! Whether it’s an anniversary, proposal or weekday date, we can help plan a special experience for any couple at any stage of their relationship. And we work with all flavors of romance, from rose petals + candlelight to huevos rancheros + brews.

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TSG: How do you bring someone’s vision to life? 

TB: We really believe in the power of conversation – no questionnaires involved with us! During our initial consultation, we chat about your relationship, likes/dislikes, inside jokes, etc – all of which will help us dream up something totally unique to you + your loved one. 

TSG: After your consultation, what can clients expect in terms of their involvement? 

TB: After our initial conversation, we’ll custom design the date or proposal and present it to our client for review and approval. Once it’s approved, we arrange all the details – from venue scouting to clean up, booking a photographer to post-proposal celebrations – we take care of everything. We also keep in close touch with clients throughout the planning process to help them feel in the loop!

TSG: What if you’re not necessarily the romantic type? 

TB: Great question, one of the reasons I started Amore Austin is to help those who don’t feel like or see themselves as the ‘romantic type’ but has a partner who appreciates those big, romantic gestures. But, regardless of whether you see yourself as the romantic type, we always start the process with a consultation so we can make the experience a romantic gesture from you. 

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TSG: What’s your favorite part of the date-planning experience? 

TB: All of it! Lately, it’s been really special to help couples re-discover the magic of dating through our date night packages

TSG: We love that idea! It seems like it would take the pressure off of date night… 

TB: Definitely! In the same way that we plan custom proposals, we plan custom dates – for example recreating your first date or dreaming up something over-the-top. We handle all the details, like scheduling and reservations, so you and your honey just show up and enjoy. And, of course, everything starts with the consultation so we create a date that aligns with your interests and relationship goals. It’s especially great for couples who have been married or dating for years to reconnect and “date” each other again! 

TSG: You might be hearing from us soon… In the meantime, what do you have lined up for Valentine’s Day? We can imagine it’s a very busy time of year for you…

TB: Very busy! We have limited availability for dates and proposals between Monday, February 1st and Sunday, February 14th. The first step in getting started is scheduling a complimentary consultation.

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“Between work, kids and the everyday, my wife and I barely have time to even think about doing anything fun or romantic together. We didn’t realize how much we missed ‘dating’ each other. The monthly dates Amore Austin plans for us have completely changed our relationship.” – Josh M.


Whether you’ve been together for a few months or a few decades, fancy a candlelit dinner or something a little more casual, Tessa Bertamini and her team at Amore Austin will craft the most special night for you and your loved one – any night of the year. To start planning your date or proposal, reach out to Amore Austin and tell them Scout sent you!