Best Portland Wedding Planners
After over 13 years and hundreds of weddings, there is one consistent piece of advice I hear from my couples after their weddings: hire a wedding planner.
“I honestly do not know how we could have gone through the wedding as smoothly without her,” said my 2021 bride Julia about her planner Nicole of Zilla.
“Erica from Flourish is the best wedding coordinator/planner ever,” said a 2021 groom named Chris. “She was the only reason we didn’t go insane during planning and she was amazing with day-of coordination. If there was any wedding expense we felt we initially under appreciated it was wedding planner help: invest here!!!”
“If you have the means, hire a day off coordinator,” said a 2021 bride named Sara. “This was a last minute add for us and I’m so so so glad that we added Danielle to our team. I was able to fully relax and enjoy the day without having to worry about setup/tear down, where to be when, and any small issues that may have arisen. It also saved my friends and family from needing to take that role, and I was so glad they were able to fully enjoy the day and be present with us.”
The people who hire coordinators are always happy. The people who don’t usually regret it. I have never heard the words “I wish we hadn’t hired a planner” come out of my couples mouths. It’s a simple choice to make your wedding easier.
That said - hiring a wedding planner is one more expense to add to your budget. Is that cost worthwhile? Yes. You might only need day-of coordination. Or you may feel most comfortable with complete start-to-finish planning and styling services. Either way - having a planner on your team will reduce your stress level and make the day go more smoothly for every single person at your wedding. You, your family, your guests, and the rest of your vendor team.
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Why I love working with wedding planners
As a photographer, I have a LOT going on during wedding days. There are a million moments to capture, but I often end up helping with small tasks, organizing people, and making sure we stay on schedule as well. When you hire a wedding planner, I have more time to take pictures, and I spend less time stressing about other wedding details. It frees up mental energy to create. Having a planner makes my life less stressful and gives me more opportunities to capture better photos and make art. And I really like making art!
Reasons to hire a wedding planner
-They know how to plan a wedding - they have done this before! -They will help you stay organized -They will lower your stress level before your wedding -They will lower your stress level during your wedding -They will take stress off of your close family and friends -They will help prevent procrastination -They can help you figure out your design aesthetic -They can help you make difficult decisions -They can help you choose vendors -They can help you with cleanup. -They can help you plan a wedding when you live far away
The best Portland wedding planners
Kim of Your Perfect Bridesmaid
What makes Your Perfect Bridesmaid unique?
I feel like our experience (we have been planning weddings for almost 14 years) makes us unique. Each wedding makes us a better planner and we have had a lot of opportunities to really perfect how we help our couples. Additionally, our commitment to helping our couples create a very personal wedding that speaks to the uniqueness of them as a couple set’s us apart.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Every couple deserves the peace of mind a wedding planner provides. That peace of mind during the planning process and on the wedding day ensures that (you the couple) will be able to relax and enjoy your special day. The worst thing in the world would be to spend all of this time and all of this money planning a wedding, only to have you be too exhausted or too stressed to enjoy yourself. Wedding planners ensure couples and their friends and family have the mental bandwidth to soak in the memories. Afterall…it’s the memories you are going to keep for the rest of your life
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
When you start to look for a planner, narrow down your choices to three or four companies. Read reviews, look for experience, find the companies that speak to you as a couple in terms of how they approach their services. From there hop on a call. Who does the better job of listening to you. Who explains their services in a way where you understand what it is they are going to do/not do. And then finally, trust your gut. This is a personal decision. If you connect better with someone, then they are likely your person.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
I love couples who love the northwest. I love couples who want to host their friends and family and have a great time, but who are just as excited about the marriage as they are about the wedding. I love couples who want to play a role in the planning of their wedding but who can also trust our recommendations and advice.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
For me, this job is all about being of service to our couples. It is incredibly meaningful and rewarding being able to create the perfect wedding for our couples AND seeing them be able to fully enjoy themselves on such a special day. Even after 13 years, I still get choked up at every ceremony. What we do matters, and we take that heart. Seeing it all come together….it is still just so emotional.
What is the best way for a couple to reach out and get ahold of you?
There are a few options: email: [email protected] or call/text: 503.984.8652
Anything else you’d like to add?
We would love an opportunity to connect and learn more about your plans and share more specifics on how we can help make them happen. Reach out! We are here to help!
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Morgan of MH Events
What makes MH Events unique?
We believe that our main job as planners is to support not just you but your vendor team as well. If your entire team heads into the event with their needs taken care of and knowing they have your planners on their side, we are all more free to feel all of the feels with you and truly experience your day. I really feel like you can tell the difference between a team that is fully invested in the experience of your day and one who is just ticking off the boxes of the job, to take it from just a perfect event to a true lived experience we will all remember.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
You don’t know what you don’t know until it’s too late to fix it, so having a professional on your team to ask all of the right questions, share all the tips and tricks, and streamline the whole process for you, clears your mind to be present and truly enjoy your day. It’s more than just set up and running the event, but also taking on the stressors on the lead up so you’re ready to party.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
It is such a personal choice! Trust your gut, ask the questions, and don’t be afraid to push us in our interview to explain or elaborate on something. Remember, we work for you and are here to create your vision, not sell you our own vision of your day.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
Our weddings come in all shapes and sizes and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We date around and don’t really have a type. ;) If you love love and want to make memories, we want to help.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
The relationships are it for me. Me and my team make the most amazing moments with our clients as we build and are so connected to each wedding that we do that we are just rolling through all of your moments right there with you. Seeing love in motion is just the best thing in the world.
What is the best way for a couple to reach out and get ahold of you?
Email! Text! Phone!! [email protected], 505-263-8211 https://www.mheventspdx.com
Anything else you’d like to add?
We love, love! Let us love you too!
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Catherine at Bridal Bliss
What makes Bridal Bliss unique?
I think what separates us from other planners is the team we have. There are over 12 of us planners and if one of us doesn’t know the answer, needs another recommendation, or just a brain to bounce ideas off of - we have a team of gals ready to help & listen!
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
The BEST investment! They are your project manager throughout your entire wedding planning process, keep you on task and set you up for complete success. Not to mention the vendor booking process is quite overwhelming, they make sure you are hiring all the right vendors + keeping your budget in mind!
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Find your friend within a planner! You are ultimately going to spend a year if not longer planning your wedding and choosing a planner you vibe with and could see being friends with will set you up for the best success!
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
I love a couple that is open to new ideas, new trends and ready to think outside of the box a bit!
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love the relationship you create with your bride + groom. You learn so much about them, their styles and get to see it all come to life on the wedding day! I also can’t help but love the moment I get to make final adjustments to the brides dress before sending her down the aisle! Always the dreamiest moment.
What is the best way for a couple to reach out and get ahold of you?
You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or [email protected]
Anything else you’d like to add?
If you’re looking for a fun planner that can talk design over rosé, I am your gal!
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Ashley at Alston Mayger Events
What makes Alston Mayger Events unique?
What makes AME unique is the relationship I build with my clients and their vendor teams. I’m not a planner that shows up two weeks prior to the date in your inbox with a giant 14 page PDF giving you no time to ask questions or digest what’s going to occur. I build my timelines with vendor feedback at the forefront of the process, so everyone who shows up day-of already has a stake in executing the timeline as agreed upon. I love seeing other humans succeed, so having the opportunity to empower a team that’s bringing a wedding day to life is an honor I hold close to my heart.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Oh my goodness, where do I start? In talking with other industry pros, you should hire a planner to take added stress off of the rest of your vendor team. You wouldn’t hire a photographer to also take care of catering, so why are you thinking they’ll absorb creating and running your timeline for the day? And, if not your photographer, perhaps your DJ or worse – a family member! I take great pride in the relationships I build with my vendor teams ahead of the day, so they know they’ve got someone that has their back day-of and is ready to jump in wherever needed in addition to running the day’s timeline. Hire a planner for your sanity, for your vendor team’s sanity, and for your family’s sanity!
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
For all of my couples with any vendor they’re hiring, I always tell them to trust their gut. If you’re getting a weird feeling during your first few meetings and/or communications, that vendor’s not for you and you should continue your search. That intuition is never wrong.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
My couples have weddings that are designed as a thank you to their guests for loving, supporting, and upholding their relationship with their SO. My couples value their families, travel, experience, and culture. They’re foodies, love to wow their guests, and get excited at the prospect of having their day completely mapped out for them.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
More than anything, it makes my heart soar to hear that I made someone’s day easier. I truly have a heart for service, and being able to bring my knowledge, experience, and skills to the table to help another human achieve their goals is an honor.
What is the best way to connect with you?
If you’re interested in working with me, I encourage folks to visit my website to get a feel for my packages and pricing. If you’re ready to move forward, I have an inquiry form there you can fill out and we’ll get a call scheduled! If you’re just interested in following along, you can find me on Instagram @alstonmaygerevents.
Anything else you’d like to add?
A little history on the company – I started in corporate events in 2011, completed an internship with a wedding planning company in 2017, then took a full time role as an event coordinator at a regional conference center in December of that year. I then launched this business in 2018 as a side hustle, and left my full time role in December of 2019 to take this business full time. I love my husband Garrett, GF cookies, my two dogs Theo + Martin, travel, Post Malone, and luxury brands. When I’m not planning weddings, you can catch me watching shows like The Haunting of Hill House, The Office, or some kind of true crime documentary.
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Stephanie with Union Event Co
What makes Union Event Co unique?
What we’re all about is right there in our name. At Union Event Co, we believe in celebrating the beauty of your union in a way that’s a joy to experience, impossible to recreate, and a gift to remember. We’re here to guide you through an effortless journey to a one-of-a-kind celebration of your love. Because your story doesn’t just deserve any wedding—it deserves your wedding.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
In a world where we’re inundated with digital demands and outside opinions all hours of the day, we believe the greatest gift we can offer our couples is the ability to remain present throughout their engagement and on their wedding day. We rely on a highly organized process, embrace honed systems, and plan in a way that supports—rather than overshadows—their lifestyle. At the end of the day, we want wedding planning to fit seamlessly into our couples’ lives, so they can remain focused on the things that matter most.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Making the right wedding-planning decisions starts with having the right information—and that’s exactly what we’re here for. More than simply your wedding planners, we’re here to act as your go-to industry experts for insight, education, and advice, so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence. It’s our absolute honor and everyday mission to share with you the insider tips we’ve gathered over the 150+ events we’ve produced—because we believe you deserve to plan effortlessly and empowered.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
Planning unforgettable weddings in the Pacific Northwest is kind of our thing. Our couples are good people who are passionate about life. They aren’t afraid to color outside of the lines and they always want to have a great time. Our work catches their eye because they can see themselves in it and our brand draws them in because we are experts with a point of view.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
With over 150 experience-rich weddings in the Gorge and surrounding PNW to our name, we’ve learned a thing (or 1,000) about planning events in this stunning setting we get to call home. From deep-rooted connections to the area’s best vendors—to expert insight on how to deal with unpredictable weather—nothing brings us joy like sharing our local relationships, knowledge, and unearthed hidden gems with you and yours.
What is the best way to connect with you?
If you’re as in love with this little corner of the Earth as we happen to be, we would love to chat more about how we can transform one of its gems into the ideal setting for your one-of-a-kind celebration. Contact Stephanie Laur of Union Event Co to learn more about our planning and design experiences – and schedule a consultation.
Website: www.unioneventco.com. Email: [email protected] Phone: 541-402-1254 Social: @unioneventco
Anything else you’d like to add?
Our biggest wish is for our couples to remain present and focused on their union. If, at the end of the day, we’ve created an environment that’s emblematic of our couple’s story, allows them to celebrate their union with intention, and encourages them to relax and revel with their closest family and friends in a way that will stick with them for a lifetime—we’ve officially done our job (and we’ll never quite get over how lucky we are to get to do it).
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Erica with Flourish Events
What makes Flourish Events unique?
Connection. We strive to connect with our clients in a way that further builds trust in our services. We have an incredible, diverse and wonderful team or planners that truly love what they do. As the owner and lead planner, I try to pair the couple with the planner/coordinator who will best meet their needs; both personally and with their wedding design style. The better we know you as a couple, the smoother and more successful your event will be.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
When it comes to making the most of your budget, a wedding planner can actually help you save you money. We are there to help review vendor contracts, connect the little details together, tackle the daunting tasks that stand in your way, save you time by utilizing our industry resources and overall relieve your stress! We are just as dedicated to creating your dream wedding as you are. Our goal is bring your vision to life; creating a comfortable, seamless event that is as unique as you are as a couple.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Interview several different companies, read their reviews, do your research. Hire the planner that not only meets your budget but that also resonates with you as a couple. It has to feel right, you will spend many hours planning with this person and there has to be a connection.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
We enjoy working with couples who are fun, playful, creative and excited about the planning process. There has to be a certain level of trust between the client and planner; we know it’s a good fit for us when all those things align and we can do our best work!
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
Hands down, it’s the connection. We have stayed in touch with many of our clients beyond their wedding day and that means a lot. We consider our couples friends! Personally, when I walk away from an event feeling that their special day was easier, more enjoyable and memorable because my team was involved… that’s when I know we nailed it and it’s an amazing feeling.
What is the best way for a couple to reach out and get a hold of you?
Our website; all the important contact information is listed - please reach out! www.flourisheventplanning.com or on IG @flourisheventplanning
Anything else you’d like to add about yourself?
We are a dynamic, accepting, passionate team who truly love what we do. We walk into every project with the excitement of what’s to come. It brings us joy to support our clients from start to finish in their planning journey. Most importantly, we celebrate all humans - Love is love and we LOVE those in love!
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Emee with EJP Events
What makes EJP Events unique?
Our team approach with 3 planners on staff (employees not contractors); over 45 years of combined event and hospitality experience in the business; and a “heart and head” approach that speaks to both the data side and the emotional side of weddings helps everyone in your weddings mix feel included, comfortable, and secure that you’re making educated decisions.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Simply because: it’s a lot of legwork that you do not have time to do. Of course you could create your own wedding design brief; write a wedding budget; and research the best vendor choices to fit that design and criteria. (This is just the first part of planning!) However. If you’ve never done this before, it’s a huge learning curve to figure out all the industry terms, conventions, and insider knowledge to get all your planning systems up and running. Why not work with a planner who has already created and tested and used successful systems over and over and over; that way you can focus on the fun things like picking colors, decor, and clothing — rather on trying to figure out in what order you should do your huge wedding planning to-do list.
What advice do you have for couples choosing a wedding planner?
Check out their websites and social media! Do you see your wedding or the possibility of your wedding style, in what they offer? Do you see people like you having weddings like yours in their portfolio? Is there a variety of work and clientele, or do they pretty much do just one type of design and look? The latter is not necessarily a bad thing, but if you have non-traditional ideas, or want to work with someone who is flexible with a wide experience of various cultures, traditions, and styles — make sure to look for that int the planner’s work. If so, it’s a good sign that you might want to meet with them and do that interview next step!
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
We love to work with people who are willing to invest time and thoughtfulness into the process. Most of our wedding clients are working with us starting 6-18 months before the wedding, envisioning everything from the best location to the emotions they want themselves and their guests to feel at different timepoints of the wedding experience.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love standing in the back of the room when the party is in full swing, knowing that the crowd is joyfully celebrating, and that they are completely unaware of what went into producing the day. They are only present in the moment.
What’s the best way to contact you?
We have a contact page on our website: https://ejpevents.com/contact-a-portland-event-planner/ or of course you can always call us at (503) 284-6756 or email [email protected]
Anything else you’d like to add?
Remember WHY you’re having your wedding and the love will guide you. Also - we travel!
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Danielle at Danielle Nichole Events
What makes Danielle Nichole Events unique?
We are a husband and wife team that are both planners and coordinators that help couples.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Hiring a wedding planner can help with organizing all the wedding planning details as well as having someone there to advocate for what your wanting and how you want it for your wedding. It can be stressful when planning your wedding and everyone wants to give you advice or tell you how to do something , a wedding planner can be right there to step in for those conversations to tell others your vision and how the wedding would be like.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
When looking for a planner you want to pick someone that you can relate to and feel comfortable with. Wedding planners are there for you the whole time of planning your wedding and being there to help on your wedding day and you want to be able to hire someone that you can communicate with openly and not be afraid to ask to help you with your dress while using the bathroom.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
I would say the couples and weddings that are a best fit for us are ones that are filled with love and fun. We love when our couples can have fun at their wedding with their guess all while everyone is giving love to the couple and showing support for their marriage.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
What we love most is seeing our couples smile and having a good time while enjoying themselves. That smile let’s us know we are doing a great job in keeping them relaxed and stress free so they can enjoy their day.
What is the best way for a couple to reach out and get ahold of you?
Best way to contact us is via email at [email protected] or by visiting our website DanielleNicholeEvents.com and sending us a message on our contact us page. We usually get back to couples the same day they reach out.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Have fun while planning your wedding , incorporate your hobbies , favorite shows or movies or favorite past time into your wedding for a personal touch and most importantly pick food , desserts and beverages you enjoy.
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Events with Becca
What makes Events with Becca unique?
I specialize in planning unforgettable fairytale celebrations and providing a concierge style planning service that allows my clients to enjoy the planning process and ultimately be guests at their own events.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Couples should hire a wedding planner so that they can truly enjoy their celebration. They are investing so much into a once in a lifetime day and the last thing they need to be worried about is the wedding day coming together as they envisioned it. A planner catches the vision and does all of the legwork so that couples and their families/friends don’t have to.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
I always share with my clients that I will treat their wedding day as if it was my own or my closest family member’s/friend’s wedding, so it is really important to find a planner who has their best interest in mind at all times and will treat their wedding as their own. With that heart as a planner’s foundation, the couple is guaranteed to experience the most magical day of their life.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
I specialize in premium, luxury, and destination weddings/elopements, allowing couples to freeze a moment in time and truly immerse into another world on their wedding day. The magic is in the details so it is really important to me to have a well organized and curated event from the decor/flowers to the vendor selections to the overall atmosphere and flow of the celebration.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I absolutely love serving my clients on one of the biggest days of their lives! Watching them have the time of their life is like no other! And of course I love watching all of the pretty come together and the trust my clients put into my expertise to design a gorgeous curated event!
What is the best way to contact you?
Website: www.eventswithbecca.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 541-326-1051 Insta: @eventswithbecca Tik Tok: @events.with.becca
Anything else you’d like to add?
Let’s start dreaming! Your life is precious and your story deserves to be celebrated in the most amazing way!
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Nicole with Zilla
What makes Zilla unique?
Zilla provides a holistic approach to wedding planning by offering wedding coaching and coordination to engaged couples who want to be thoughtful about their wedding planning experience. We empower our amazing couples by talking through all.the.stressful.wedding.things and building their confidence in decisions, helping them navigate through difficult family and friend dynamics, along with, evolving their mindset around budget, wedding perception and vendor relationships. We then translate that solid foundation to execution - so that you actually enjoy the wedding planning process. It’s SUPPOSED to be fun!
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
To protect the experience YOU want as a couple. Weddings are a lot, even the ‘simple’ ones - but they are pretty amazing! A wedding planner will help you navigate through the process, and should - from both an emotional, aesthetic and logistical perspective. A wedding planner will be your advocate, your phone-a-friend, your go-to for processing all the feelings.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Choose someone that won’t just check things off the list for you. Choose someone who will also support you emotionally and mentally. Planning a wedding is a marathon, not a sprint and you want someone who is excited about travelling that journey with you.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
Couples who are working through sensitive family or friend dynamics and/or tricky external factors. They want to be thoughtful about their wedding planning experience - so that it remains authentic to them and their story as a couple.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love getting couples back to that moment they got engaged. Because many times, that experience is the most pure moment of excitement, before all the reality sets in, the stress, the opinions. I like helping couples get excited again about their wedding, and then making it happen.
How can people connect with you?
Oooooo, yay, let’s be friends! Email me at [email protected] or follow me on IG @zillaevents
Anything else you’d like to add about yourself?
My happy place is salsa dancing, getting my nails done, binge watching Below Deck, swearing (more than) a smidge, white cheddar popcorn, travel and wine tasting…..the more the merrier - so let me know if you’d like to join!
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Anna with Flock Event Design
What makes Flock Event Design unique?
Gatherings brings us joy! We are deeply rooted in our community, friends and family, and cherish the opportunity to meet and collaborate with people who share our values and vision. Through curated, detail-rich events, we unite people by helping them gather with purpose and celebrate their love and shared interests. We work with you to design meaningful and inclusive gatherings with gorgeous aesthetics and festive environments - creating memories that last. The best part of our day is making yours magical!
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Hiring a wedding planner allows couples to be present in the moment and share their special day with their partner and loved ones. No one wants to spend their wedding day sweating the details, getting pulled into practical matters, or realizing they forgot something instrumental to creating their desired aesthetic or experience (it happen more often than you might think). Wedding planners give you peace of mind, help guide you through the planning process, and make your special day feel seamless and stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the day and making memories.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
It’s always best to find a wedding planner that not only has excellent experience and reviews or recommendations but whose values and personality align well with yours. While planning a wedding can be overwhelming and stressful, it should also be fun and exciting - so find someone who feels like the right fit for you. Don’t be afraid to hop on a call to get a sense of their style and make sure you’re feeling heard, comfortable, supported and energized.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
We love working with couples who are excited, thoughtful, and aren’t afraid to get creative while staying true to themselves. It’s also important to be open and able to talk through any challenging family or friend dynamics that may add stress to the planning process or their wedding day. We are here to help!
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
We love helping couples focus on what matters most and create a memorable and personal wedding experience for themselves and their guests. We are here for you, to be your rock and guide you through the adventure of planning your wedding.
How can people connect with you?
Anna Zamir (she/her), Owner and Lead Planning - Website: www.flockeventdesign.com - Email: [email protected]
Anything else you’d like to add?
While we take planning events seriously, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. We appreciate humor, humans who aren’t afraid to drop an f-bomb and find joy in the journey. I’m a foodie, live music enthusiast, record collector, comedy nerd, traveler at heart, adore heist movies, and pretty much eat popcorn every day that ends in y. Don’t be afraid to reach out with questions or a good music or restaurant recommendation!
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Emily with Ponderosa Planning
What makes Ponderosa Planning unique?
Our goal is to demystify the planning process and help couples invest wisely in their wedding day. One of the ways we’re unique is that we’ll go over your budget in depth before even booking with us. Weddings are a huge investment of time, money, and emotional energy. We believe in transparency and honesty surrounding the help you need to make it all happen.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Couples should hire a wedding planner if they don’t have a spare 300+ hours to plan a wedding, hah! But seriously, it’s so bizarre that society wants you to plan the biggest party of your life with all these traditions and expectations, and most couples have never done that before! It’s hard to be successful when you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where a wedding planner comes in. At the very least, wedding management (sometimes known as coordination) ensures that you can be a guest at your own wedding. That’s my number one goal for my couples.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Don’t spend more than 15% of your wedding budget on a planner. Understand exactly what type of support you’re getting. Make sure they ‘get’ you– your vision, your values, your expectations.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
We serve adventurous couples who aren’t afraid to trade tradition for the wedding they truly want. We believe more people is not more fun. We want the wedding to be first about the couple, secondly about the guest experience, and society’s expectations come last. We love building weddings from scratch, at private residences, campgrounds, beaches, summer camps, you name it. We are partial to couples who love the outdoors and love their doggos.
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love the stakes. To be partially responsible for one of the biggest, most memorable days of someone’s life? It’s truly an honor. I love working with people and using my expertise to make a significant, positive impact.
How can people connect with you?
The best way to get in touch is by filling out our contact form with as much information as possible! ponderosaplanning.com/contact. You can also find us on instagram: @ponderosaplanning
Anything else you’d like to add?
Fun fact, I was a park ranger for 6 years and absolutely LOVE our national parks!
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Victoria with The Indigo Bride
What makes The Indigo Bride unique?
What makes The Indigo Bride so unique is our team. Having a team made up of strong, creative women who all think differently helps us connect with a wider client base.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Couples should hire a wedding planner simply because planning a wedding is not easy. We are basically your one stop shop when it comes to planning your wedding. We will help you with your design, manage your budget, look over contracts and coordinator the day of. Our job is to make sure you get to enjoy your wedding without feeling overwhelmed!
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
When choosing a wedding planner you want to make sure you have a real personal connection with your planner. Your Wedding Planner should be able to see your vision and help bring it to life while being realistic.
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
Our ideal couple is the adventurous couple that is looking for a unique experience and a fabulous design!
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love so many things about my job, but what I love the most is making couples happy. Seeing their wedding come to life and watching them experience it, is such a blessing.
How can people connect with you?
Head to our website! TheIndigoBride.com - you can fill out a simple contact sheet and someone from our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible. It is also a great place to get inspired, we have a great portfolio of pretty much every venue in Central Oregon.
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Amber with Gather Events
What makes Gather Events unique?
We specialize in creative and personalized design that exudes the style and personalities of our clients in every detail. We create weddings that are not only picture perfect, but also crafted with heart to create a meaningful experience for our couples and their guests.
Why should couples hire a wedding planner?
Hiring a wedding planner allows couples to lean on seasoned professionals to help them navigate the world of weddings. Starting from square one can feel overwhelming, and suck all the joy out of planning a wedding. Planners have years of experience, relationships with other vendors and lots of tips and tricks that streamline the process and make it fun! This allows you to enjoy not only your big day, but also all the time spent creating it together.
What advice do you have for couples in choosing a wedding planner?
Before choosing a planner, take the time to consider your needs and vision. Do you need day of support, or someone to help translate your vision into reality from the start? Look for planners that create weddings that match your style and interview them to see if your personalities mesh. You will work together closely, so choose someone you really vibe with!
What type of weddings and couples are the best fit for you and your business?
We love creative and stylish couples that are fun and open minded. We get excited about out-of-the-box ideas that break old traditions and create new ones!
What do you love most about your job as a coordinator/planner?
I love getting to know my couples and finding out about their love stories and adventures together. I love being able to translate this into a visual and experiential language that is unique to them.
What is the best way for a couple to connect?
Email: [email protected] or phone: 407-230-1369
Anything else you’d like to add about yourself?
Remember, your wedding is more than a budget, a reference image, or a perfect outfit. It’s about love, connection and community. Build from there and you’ll create the perfect wedding and a solid marriage. xx
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