Allyssa Elaine Events

et with her when we first got engaged, and after our first meeting/consultation (which was SO helpful), we were debating whether to hire Allyssa for Wedding Management or Partial Planning, which included the Wedding Management + additional help with planning. We weren't sure whether we needed the extra help that comes with partial planning but ultimately decided to go that direction and WOW, we are so glad we did! She took the tedious details off of my plate, helped us find and communicate with vendors, gave us her expert opinions/advice, answered my million questions, talked me out of my stress several times, kept everything organized on the best Google Drive I've ever seen, helped us navigate a wedding during a pandemic, paid attention to every tiny detail, plus so much more, and was the sweetest to work with throughout the entire planning process. She's not only super professional but you can tell she tailors her services and talents to each client - she didn't just do what would be easiest for her (because goodness, we didn't always go that route), but would do what she knew was best for us, listening to what we said and the feedback we gave. She is extremely conscientious of her clients, customizing how she works with you based on your wedding and what you say you like/want, her feedback and help mirroring the way you come to her. It was like talking to a friend. Not only that, but I am a procrastinator myself, especially with stressful things (hello wedding planning in a pandemic!), and she took all of this stress off my shoulders. She reminded me of deadlines as they came up, added reminders to my calendar, came to me before I even knew I needed to go to her, and wow, I could just go on and on. Another fun thing Allyssa did for us was custom signage! I sent her inspiration pics from Pinterest, a quick thought, and she did the rest. Absolutely beautiful work, we received so many compliments. And not only that, but she installed it all for us day of, even with her new little one at home! Allyssa had herself a little babe a few weeks before our wedding and wasn't able to be there herself, but sent the best team (shout out to Cheyenne for taking over so well!) we could have dreamed of! She didn't miss a beat throughout our whole engagement, even while she was working on bringing her little one into the world, and then while on maternity leave. Our day ran perfectly smooth and we received so many compliments on the seamlessness and beauty of the day (Allyssa has such an eye for design and can cater to your specific style!). We were blown away by not just how amazing Allyssa is, but her entire team as well. She communicated our entire plan for the day, and all background info, to her team as soon as she knew she wouldn't be able to be there. You'd never know it hadn't been the plan all along. I can't imagine our wedding without her and her team and cannot recommend her enough. Our day was absolutely perfect. Thank you so, so, so, much Allyssa!!!

heir wedding planning stress as we sat and talked with her. Her impeccable organization and efficient communication left us able to be fully present and stress free on our wedding day. We would hire Allyssa over and over again!!

Just to name a couple of things: she took over all vendor communication 6 weeks out, prepared our timeline, set up and broke down our wedding, bustled my broken dress mid-wedding, and answered my very frantic emails or texts as we had some (not her fault) hiccups. If she was a life planner, I'd hire her immediately. My new husband says: she's responsive, professional, and makes your wedding day seamless. Thank you!!

ess. She always did what she said and was clear in her communication. I hired Alyssa to come in at 6 weeks (when I started to feel completely overwhelmed!). Her help started way before our contracted timeframe though! She sent me a folder of incredibly helpful resources to help with planning. She also was a sounding board when I needed advice or recommendations along the way. When the 6-week mark hit we spent 3 hours talking through every single detail you can imagine even things I didn't think to ask (who knew there were so many ways to fold napkins!) As a bride who wanted a few details in the ceremony to be less traditional she also helped make sure I could pull off ideas you can't just google seamlessly. My mom and I walked away from that meeting with complete peace of mind that Allyssa had everything covered. Allyssa's calm and firm demeanor kept everyone aligned throughout the day, she even got my 2-year old nephew who was about to have a melt down ready and pumped up to go down the aisle! She created a glorious minute-by-minute day of timeline (color-coded!), handled coordination with my other vendors, caught mistakes I missed, sent me gentle reminders to make sure I was on track, sheltered me from any "issues" the day of the wedding, and even set up my DIY decorations making everything look better than I could have imagined. Long story short, take it from a bride with pretty high standards :) Hire Allyssa and it will be the best decision you will make in not only making your dream day a reality, but also giving you and your loved ones the peace of mind to just sit back and enjoy it all.

w me away with her detailed and color-coordinated spreadsheets. The organization of our Google Drive allowed me to seamlessly track everything necessary for our wedding and was incredibly user-friendly. The spreadsheets made everything from creating a seating chart, figuring out tips, coordinating a timeline, and tracking our vendors, payments, and our to-do list so much easier. I actually don’t know how we would have survived without them! Allyssa created a timeline that suited our day perfectly. She had this ready for us by our 6-week-out meeting which was instrumental in the last steps of planning. By then, Allyssa took total control of communicating with vendors. Having Allyssa handle final communications with the rest of my vendors including when to show up, meals, timeline, etc. saved me so much time, hassle, and stress. The week before my wedding I had many friends and coworkers asking me specifically how stressed out I was; with Allyssa’s expertise, I got to smile back and share how relaxed and excited I felt. The weight that Allyssa lifted off my plate in the six weeks before our wedding and throughout the two years of planning made our wedding weekend that much more enjoyable. My wedding day ran smoothly, vendors were well informed, and I never had to worry about the timeline, what time it was, where I needed to be, etc. Allyssa had that all under control. Allyssa is professional and genuine. Allyssa helped design the most detailed and beautiful venue decor with us. She created signage that was inspired by our design consultation. Allyssa helped ensure our florist design matched ours perfectly. She lent us cake stands, frames, easels, and any other handy tool we needed! Since our wedding was an hour and a half away from our home, Allyssa delivered our cake, set it up, and added the final details using my florist's flowers. She set up all of our reception tables, gift + card table, bar signage, and photo booth, and I am sure I am missing more. It all came together even better than I envisioned because of her expertise. At the end of the night, she gathered our gifts and cards, gathered our details and belongings, cleaned up the venue, and had everything together for us to easily pack into our cars the next morning. What did Allyssa and her team not do? Allyssa, thank you so much for the past two years of planning the best day of our life. We owe most of it to you!! Hire AEE as your wedding planner!!! Love, Ali + Drake!

laine Events! Allyssa was by my side all weekend, from rehearsal on Friday to end of reception on Saturday. As a Type-A bride, it was priceless to have someone I trust execute my vision and manage our event so seamlessly. She took the time to learn every detail I had planned and made sure it ran smoothly. She began communicating with our vendors a few weeks before the wedding to make sure everyone was on the same page and ready to go! Allyssa was easily accessible and truly wants the best for her clients. We highly recommend her!

She ALWAYS made herself available when we had questions, was quick to provide her thoughts and suggestions, and guided us throughout the process. We threw her several curveballs, like changing the ceremony location 5 months before the wedding, and she said "we're going to make whatever you want work". She thought of every detail, started all vendor communications 6 weeks out, and kept us on track with a list of to-dos and deadlines. The day of ran as smoothly as it could with my family :-). Allyssa prepared all the details for the photographer ahead of their arrival and checked in on us several times. She also handled all of the reception decorations - we gave her general ideas and the decor and she executed the most beautiful setup. She went above and beyond our expectations for the day! And we aren't the only ones that raved about her. Our families loved her and were impressed with her calm demeanor and ability to keep everyone on task. The vendors also told us several times how amazing Allyssa was to work with, her proactiveness and timelines made the day seamless for them as well.

up ice for our coolers and tied the flower girls dress! She executed my vision perfectly with all of our decor, we got so many compliments! All of her documents that she shared with me on the google drive made it so easy to stay on top of wedding planning and left me feeling very confident that every detail was well planned out. I highly recommend hiring Allyssa as your wedding coordinator, you will definitely not be disappointed!

. It was so nice for my mother to be able to enjoy the entire day and not have to worry about a thing. I will recommend her to all of my friends that get engaged!

ny preferences we had. On the day of, she was so calm and collected, coordinated final details with all of the vendors, and was able to get us where we needed to go exactly on time. She was crucial to the success of our day and we were so happy to have chosen her!

ecifications, and then was also able to give us insight on who we would work best with personality-wise. Not only that, but every other vendor we worked with raved about Allyssa (for good reason!). Throughout the planning process, she had a Google Drive for us with tons of different color-coded spreadsheets, budgets, etc. which were all extremely helpful. My husband and I felt like we were her only clients, because of the individualized attention she gave us, and how quick she was to respond to any questions/concerns we had. Day of the wedding, Allyssa absolutely exceeded our expectations. She thought of everything—most of which we wouldn’t have even known to ask for. She had cups of water and appetizers for us during family photos and even put our signature drink at our table for us because we didn’t have time to grab them during the cocktail hour. After the wedding, Allyssa already had all of our gifts, décor, etc. packed up and waiting for us. She was the perfect balance of professional and friendly and we cannot say enough good things! I would recommend her to anyone I know getting married. She allowed us to actually be able to enjoy our day and not have to worry about any of the logistics. I have had multiple people tell me that our wedding was the smoothest, easiest wedding they have been to in a long time.

g under control, and is patient (she planned our wedding three times and postponed it twice during covid!). She also does all things lettering - including writing the drink menu out on a large mirror behind the bar (it looked really cool). And Allyssa recommended every one of our stellar vendors. We trusted her to pull it off and she exceeded our expectations. We are incredibly grateful to her. Our wedding went off without a hitch (there probably were some hitches but we didn't know about them and that's the point!). Thanks, Allyssa!!!

a wedding very well and needed help. I interviewed 4 different planners before deciding on Allyssa and I have no doubt in my mind I made the best decision in choosing to work with her. She was an amazing help and such a calming presence throughout the entire experience. Everything got much easier once I hired her and all of her recommendations and suggestions worked out wonderfully. She even helped me manage the stress of getting out of a hair and makeup contract that wasn't working out and found me multiple people with availability on my date within an hour of filling her in on the problem. On the actual day of the wedding I didn't have a single stress or have to worry about a single logistical question and as a type A person with high anxiety it was amazing just getting to fully focus on the experience and my now husband. When I arrived at the venue everything exceeded my expectations and if there were any issues during the setup process I was never made aware of them. The best part was at the end of the night she took my parents keys, found their car, loaded the van with everything we needed to take home from the venue and they didn't have to do a single thing. I honestly couldn't have picked a better planner and will recommend her to everyone I know. I feel extremely lucky to have found her and can confidently say to anyone reading this review you will not regret hiring her.

ns very promptly and professionally. A couple months before the big day, Allyssa fully took over the planning. She ensured that I was in the loop with everything without overwhelming me with the small details. Allyssa has a great relationship with many vendors which allowed the whole day to go smoothly! She is calm, collected, and knowledgeable. Her level of organization is incredible - she even impressed my mom who is the organization queen! I am so happy we used Allyssa for my wedding planner.

d her team and I recommend her to all of my friends who have recently gotten engaged. We would not have been able to enjoy our wedding as much without Allyssa there to help us through

l vendor communications and coordination and ran the wedding day with precision. Allyssa stays in the background but is completely present, doing any number of tasks to be sure the day runs smoothly. And at the end of the night, she packed up the car and made sure gratuities were delivered, Best money we spent!

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ute vendor! She made everything run super smoothly on our wedding day and brought our dream to life. She handled a last minute switch to our alternate ceremony due to rain with ease and took all of the stress off of me and my husband. I don’t know how we ever would have managed without her help! If you have reservations on hiring a planner/coordinator, hire Allyssa and know that you’re in the best possible hands!

th her presentation and all of her tips. Most importantly Allyssa was an excellent listener and so kind to us. 10/10 would recommend her!

could have done it without Allyssa. She made each reschedule so painless and made a huge difference for our stress levels while navigating the unknown. Allyssa is incredibly organized, responsive, and really makes things as easy as possible for her couples. Allyssa's google drive system and guides made our vendor decisions so much easier and organized. Above all, we really can't say enough about the value Allyssa adds in the 6 weeks leading up to your wedding, as well as on your wedding day -- we told each other almost daily in the last couple weeks how happy we were that we hired her! By the time our wedding day came around, we were shockingly stress-free and just enjoyed the day knowing Allyssa had it handled. We're so grateful for her expertise and would absolutely recommend Allyssa for any couple!

ve in CA and had our wedding in St. Louis, but despite the distance she made this process SO wonderful and simple for us. The planning process was so simple thanks to Allyssa's very helpful, detailed, and organized google doc that helped keep all of our documents and planning materials in one place. Allyssa helped to ease stress and simplified things for us so that the tasks didn't seem so daunting. She was so easily accessible and always made it a point to get back to us so quickly and help to resolve any last minute details or questions! When rehearsal and wedding day came around, my husband and I felt no stress in regards to the flow of the day because we KNEW Allyssa had it all under control. She had printed schedules for family members and our wedding party which helped us in not having to send out multiple reminders to our wedding party about timing! When wedding day came around she did everything and more beyond our wildest expectations. She kept a sense of calm and peace to the day, made sure everyone was where they needed to be, and helped make sure everything was organized and flowing smoothly. Down to the little things such as: grabbing our menus when done eating so we could keep as keepsakes, making sure my shoes were put away and safe when I changed in to my second shoes, making sure we had drinks ready for us-- the list goes on and on. I can truly say, our wedding day was absolutely perfect and went off without a hitch or any hiccups which can all be attributed to Allyssa and her team. It was truly the best day of our entire lives and watching everything come together was amazing. We are SO lucky to have worked with Allyssa and wish we could find another reason to work with her again! Thanks Allyssa, you're the very best!!

ndors made the planning process almost effortless from our end. Allyssa was particularly helpful because we were planning our wedding from a distance. From helping us find the perfect venue to coordinating a weekend of vendor interviews and tastings to personally picking up the wedding cake, Allyssa was with us every step of the way. She helped us make and stick to a budget even with schedule changes and a last-minute scramble to replace a vendor. Martin's mom also worked with her to put together an absolutely beautiful rehearsal dinner, which was a wonderful start to our wedding weekend. She helped us feel relaxed and taken care of on our wedding day, which is crucial to actually enjoying the celebration! On our day of, she was a center of calm and confidence that made the whole event come together. We can't emphasize enough just how integral she was to making our perfect wedding happen without a hitch. We're already recommending her to everyone who attended, and to anyone who's thinking about a St. Louis area wedding!

o pick my wedding date around her availability!! There are few people that can be exceptionally kind while also ensuring that everything flows efficiently, smoothly and logistical kinks are ironed out - and it's Allyssa. Having her with me on my wedding day was truly like having a built in friend. Even though I've been in the wedding industry for years and it would have been easy for me to overthink logistics on my own wedding day, I was able to FULLY enjoy and soak up my days because I knew I was in amazing hands. If you are at all on the fence about booking Allyssa, DO IT. She will truly bring so much joy to your day and allow you to be present and enjoy every single moment!! I will forever and always be recommending Allyssa to my own brides both as a vendor and past client of hers!! Allyssa - you're the MVP and anyone who has the opportunity to book you for their wedding is better because of it!! <3

had everything run absolutely perfect on our big day. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator, I would absolutely recommend Allyssa and her team!! Thank you SO much Allyssa!

id we were using a wedding planner. However, by the end, everyone was in agreement, including my mom & dad who probably gave the most pushback — they loved Allyssa!! The one thing I said I didn’t want to happen during wedding planning is for me and my new husband to be stressed, to argue, or to have any regrets. Allyssa made the whole process run seamlessly and was there for us every step of the way. Not to mention her experience with weddings and insight was extremely helpful for this bride who is super indecisive and didn’t have the slightest clue on how to begin planning. Allyssa and her team were wonderful throughout the process but they really shine the most in that last week and on the day of the wedding. There were so many little details and things that Allyssa took into her own hands so that my husband, my family & I did not have to worry about a thing on one of the biggest days of our lives. We would 100% recommend using Allyssa Elaine Events for your wedding if you want to truly enjoy the process and the day as much as you can!