Antonia Christianson Events

her team. Missy went above and beyond with all the planning and her TEAM there aren’t enough thank yous. Missy and team made the weekend seamless and I wasn’t stressed or worried because they knew our vision. 2 weeks before I had a meltdown about my dress. Missy immediately got me an appt. she said she couldn’t but she was sitting there and surprised me. It meant the world to me. Thank you Missy and team. Drew and I are so grateful xo

ought of focusing on wedding details in my spare time overwhelmed me. I was at a complete standstill until Missy entered the picture. Missy and her team took the guesswork out of wedding planning. They gave me a detailed list with exactly what was needed & when it was needed by— addressing every tiny detail that would have never crossed my mind. If I was unsure of anything, I went to Missy. When I didn’t know where to begin with DJs, Missy had multiple suggestions (shoutout Chris with Music Makes You Happy!!!). Because of Missy’s expertise, I was able to make quick, easy decisions which is exactly what I needed. The ACE team’s attention to detail made both the rehearsal & wedding day flow seamlessly! Don’t get me wrong— issues came came up, as they do at any wedding. My husband & I were never bothered with them unless absolutely necessary (which, if I’m honest, I don’t remember any but I heard a couple funny stories post honeymoon lol). Missy and Katrina went above and beyond to ensure I was as low-stressed and well-fed for my wedding day. As an anxious, food-loving over-thinker, this was the best wedding gift. We had the best, bliss filled day all thanks to the team at ACE and all of our wonderful vendors! Know that, when you hire the ACE team for your wedding or event, no stone will be left unturned. Your day will be more than what you imagined because of their dedication to making your day PERFECT. Do yourself the best favor by choosing Missy, Katrina & the team at ACE to give you the day of your dreams!!

thing I said was that we needed to call Missy. At first he didn't see the point of having someone help us, but from the first meeting he was hooked! She guided us every step of the way, kept us on timeline, calmed our nerves with changing guidelines, and helped us realize our vision for a fun, romantic day celebrating our marriage. Missy and her team thought of every detail and made the day stress-free and fun (including greeting us with a celebratory beverage right after saying I do!). I know she had a million other things going on, but I always felt that I was a top priority. She came to every appointment and encouraged us to select what we wanted and make the day about us. Missy recommended the best vendors and as much as I love planning a party, I would have been completely lost without her!

wedding is something I had always perceived to be a stressful endeavor. With these ladies on your side that is certainly not the case. On top of the perception of stress of planning a wedding, we had a year filled with unexpected tragedies and loss. Missy took our vision and turned it into reality. There were many weeks, even months, over the course of the year of planning that I did not have the ability to be involved or time to dedicate to the process and Missy never missed a milestone and had an unbelievable understanding of our dream, she far exceeded all expectations. From forming what can only be described as a dream team of event professionals to the day of coordination, it was perfect. My wedding day was spent enjoying the moment and not worrying about much else. The knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism of this team surpassed any expectation I had. If you are looking for a full service event professional and a team of amazing women to make your wedding dreams a reality, look no further, ACE is hands down the best there is.

at we needed a local wedding coordinator on our team because we had already been through a UK wedding that changed a few times due to pandemic restrictions, immigration, and everything else life threw at us. I was exhausted, my British husband didn't know the U.S. wedding world and just wasn't able to help, so we knew we needed someone that knew me/our story/my style, understood what we needed practically speaking (especially for a unique outdoor picnic format), and would execute event plans without my having to micro-manage or follow up on things. With a tired brain and a 5 hours' time zone difference, all those things were imperative! Missy and her crew (Katrina and Danielle) were given full reign over our event, and they didn't miss a beat at any time. Leading up to the picnic day and the actual day of, they made sure everyone/everything was well cared for, helped us connect the vendor dots, was attentive to our budget, and made last minute changes when some logistics unexpectedly shifted. And being in a pandemic, the ACE ladies were kind, thoughtful, and did everything they could to keep our loved ones safe and healthy by wearing masks when interacting with our guests and social distancing while still keeping an eye on everything if anyone needed anything. My husband and I were so grateful for ACE's professionalism, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and day-of making it happen. Basically everything you would want in a wedding coordinator! I literally didn't have one thing to worry about, and for that, both Robert and I will forever be appreciative.

hs before” and day of. I don’t even remember…because boy, has she worked overtime. She ended up planning for us from February 2019 to May 2021, thanks to COVID. That’s 27 months!!!! She did it with a smile, and with a loving spirit. She didn’t get a penny more, but she worked 10x as hard!! Her level of dedication and commitment something you don’t find very often anymore. To boot, she truly knows EVERY thing there is to know about the wedding industry and when you hire her, her connections become your connections. She knows who to call for EVERY thing and because of her professional reputation in the industry, she has great relationships with everyone! We can’t even begin to imagine our big day without Missy being a part of it. What COVID was trying to make a nightmare, Missy made into a fairytale! From organizing every detail, to planning and re-planning timelines and floor plans, all the way to being my go-to support person…Missy did it all. Bottom line, Missy is the best wedding planner in Coastal VA because of her hard work, dedication, organization and tenured industry experience. But, all of that means nothing compared to Missy being the best human being you could hire to plan your wedding. The pure love and care she showed to helped make our day the best it could possibly be is what made her much more than our wedding planner…she will now forever be our friend! We LOVE you Missy!!! No amount of words, money or praises could ever thank you enough for everything you did for us!!!

hone call with Missy we felt confident that she would find a way to turn our backyard into our daughter’s dream wedding venue. Every detail was accounted for and handled in the most professional manner. Missy was able to connect us with every vendor we needed and every one of them was as fantastic as she and her team. Missy’s dedication, creativity, tireless work ethic and extensive knowledge of all things wedding are amazing. Bottom line, If you’re looking for the BEST OF THE BEST – please call Missy! We are forever grateful we found her!

in my parent's backyard. We were overwhelmed. I had big dreams, but no idea how to execute. Missy expertly interpreted every idea I had and connected us with the very best vendors in the area. She served as our rock throughout the process - our sounding board, our logistics manager, and our friend. People often ask me how the big day was - and I answer, "flawless." But I know that that's because Missy was there dealing with every mishap without ever even letting it reach my ears. She created our fairytale wedding quite literally from scratch and we will be forever grateful. Bottom line, if you're looking for a wedding planner - hire them!!

organization left no question unasked and her love for this industry was evident. Our wedding day was completely smooth because of their team. If there were any hiccups, they were handled with ease before we ever knew about them. Danielle and Emily helped keep the wedding party on schedule on the day while seamlessly coordinating all of our details into our perfect wedding. The peace of mind that ACE gave us over the 2.5 years of planning was invaluable. Regardless of the wrench thrown our way, ACE knew exactly how to handle it. We could not have been more grateful for their expertise!

issy recommended vendors that she felt matched my dream and it certainly became a reality! Not only was she very professional, but you can tell she truly has a passion for what she does.

. We told her our ideas and a few of our favorite things and entrusted her with the rest. Oh my, did Missy and her team deliver! We walked into the most beautiful, the most magical, the most amazing wedding! Every single piece of our wedding matched our hopes and dreams. Even the vendors Missy paired us with matched what we were hoping for. They were all kind, generous, caring, and professional. We felt like they cared about our wedding as much as we did. It's been a few days since our wedding and people are still talking about it. It was the party of the year and was truly what we all needed during these unprecedented times. Missy ensured our guests were safe and happy throughout the ceremony and reception. Missy is a member of our family now and we are truly going to miss getting to talk to her almost every day! I'm trying to find another reason to hire her and her team now!

m the very beginning, she helped us to envision what we hoped our big day would look like. She recommended vendors, set up collaboration meetings, crafted seamless timelines, made sure no detail was overlooked, and was truly just INCREDIBLY wonderful to work with throughout the entire process and on our big day. Her expertise and professionalism were an invaluable asset to our wedding. Following planning our entire Charleston wedding, our plans were semi-foiled when Covid restrictions came into play. Despite all of the regulations, Missy was persistent in her pursuits to make our wedding possible. She thought outside of the box and found creative ways that ensured we had everything we initially dreamt of. Throughout our entire wedding planning process, she walked the extra mile for us. I am forever grateful for the guidance and heart + soul that Missy poured into our wedding. It was just magical! As an ACE bride, I feel so thankful to have had the most amazing team to make our vision a reality, but even more I feel blessed to call Missy a lifetime friend!

were to be in the safe, hard working, and very knowledgeable hands of Missy and her team! No question went unanswered. Communication is excellent and they made sure that our vision for the day (Coronavirus precautious and all) came to life. From assisting with finding vendors, to reading through contracts, to all of the postponement chaos, to creating a detailed itinerary and running rehearsal; we knew we were in great hands every single step of the way. My parents loved them, my bridal party loved them and best of all I made new friends (shout out to Danielle, because I already knew Missy) along the way! You literally won’t find more capable hands to be in for your event and when they say “whatever it takes mentality” they truly mean it! Thank you so, so much Missy! You are a bride’s dream come true! I literally had nothing to worry about on our big day.

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r contracts and payment deadlines. She created a very detailed timeline for our wedding weekend and was incredibly helpful during the rehearsal as well. On our wedding day, Missy and her team were everywhere: answering questions for guests, tying sashes for the bridesmaids, working with the hotel and florist to set up for the reception, and making sure our luggage and gifts were all moved to the bridal suite. And so much more!!! Working with Missy and her team was a fabulous experience and having her as our planner allowed my husband and I to relax and enjoy our special day. Do yourself a favor and hire Missy and ACE right now!! You will so very glad you did. Jennifer T.

nning. as a former planner I knew I needed someone highly recommended & who would make us a priority. Missy was all of those things & more! she instantly got to work on a venue & got all the balls rolling for me right away! thank God for this woman! she handled countless phone calls for me (a 6 hour time difference & working 2 jobs don't go together). Missy most days could read my mind & know what I was thinking before I knew how to put it in words. we would have weekly emails going back & forth with where I was in the planning process. she would send me picture of things to see what my thought were for signs & decor. she created a personal check list to keep my head on straight & keep us on track. helped me plan a welcome luau for all of our peeps & keep all the names together. so fast forward a year & a month: Missy & her hubby fly to Hawaii, the week of their anniversary & their oldest son's birthday to celebrate me & my hubby. these two people were there every day, every step of the way to help us get down the aisle. it poured the day of our outdoor wedding & Missy & hubby rearranged tables & chairs to make things work. they sweated in 80+ degree humid weather & kept smiles on their faces the whole time. I never once had to worry if something was wrong, they had everything under control. Missy made sure that everyone was happy & Christopher & I could just enjoy our friends & family. I told Missy the one thing I'm gonna miss is the constant emails & text messages. & she told my husband now we can all be "real life friends". this woman started off as a kicka** planner I needed to help me plan my wedding & she's become a kicka** lady I need in my life as a friend. thank you Mrs. Christianson for all your help. I would pay for you & your services over & over again. long story short: if you're planning a wedding, near or far, you want a wedding planner. but if you want someone who's gonna put in the work & make YOUR vision come true & put you & your beloved first, you want Missy. as a former planner myself, I never had to worry about a thing & Missy is the most thorough lady ever. ps. I'm sorry I was perpetually late in Hawaii. thank you for not hating me =)

ledgeable, well-connected with other top professionals in the area, fluent in the guidelines for our venue and all vendor contract minutiae, and proactive throughout the entire planning process. We even switched our ceremony location last minute, and the ACE team ensured that it was the most graceful pivot of all time. Our wedding was absolutely perfect--in large part due to the tireless efforts of Missy Christianson and her team. Hire this event coordinator now. ACE is the best in the area, hands down.

wedding date and are so thankful that we did. Looking back at how much planning and detail went into our wedding, there is no way any of it would have turned as great as it did if we didn’t have ACE. A few things we loved about Missy and the ACE staff was their commitment to making our day exactly how we wanted it to be, attention to detail, and their experience. When it came to our wedding day, being able to relax and know everything was being taken care of with the vendors and guests was incredible. We can’t thank Missy and the ACE staff enough for all of the hard work they put into making our wedding day so perfect and stress free for us.

the vendors, photos, seating and *thousands* of other details with ease. (Seriously, who know there were so many details!?!? LOL) The best feeling was going into the big day knowing everything was taken care of and if an exception came up, knowing Missy had it covered. Wedding day was 100% stress free and so much FUN! Missy’s planning expertise, follow through and advice was key to a successful day and we can’t thank her and the ACE team enough!

be honest. I have always worn her Team ACE t-shirts from coast to coast. She is loving, kind, supportive and I was sure that she carried all of that into her profession. It wasn’t until I got to experience Team ACE from the Bridal point of view that I saw how truly talented and dedicated she really is. Shane and I called with a wild idea to get married in Hawaii and we needed her help. We live in Idaho, she is based in VA, and our families are in CA and OR. Despite that, within 72 hours she had a full page of suggestions for venues, with “just a little google search” she said (eyeroll). She was diligent in making sure my vision was understood (even on days that I wasn’t sure I understood it). She was knowledgeable in how she spoke about other event professionals that she felt would serve me in the capacities that I expected. Her communication was always clear, and if I was unsure there was never a limit on the number of times and ways she could explain things. Missy always took the time to answer when I forgot about the time change and called too late at night, her team shipped us linens and Small details that I was heart- set on. She even helped guide me and encourage me to make decisions about what details and traditions were the most important to me, to maximize the moments we would love on our big day. Missy was never more than a phone call or FaceTime away; even on the days I looked a hot mess- she never even laughed. Team ACE was a HUGE part of Shane and I’s start to the rest of our lives, and we would not have been able to have the beautiful, elegant, simple wedding we had both imagined without them. Team ACE is a service beyond any I could have ever expected, and I am so grateful to now be able to support her as an ACE Bride, not just a cousin in love.

eant a lot to my husband and I as we were planning our wedding from states away. The comfort of knowing everything we wanted and needed was getting taken care of was an amazing feeling. I really appreciated that we were working one-on-one with Missy herself throughout the entire planning process. When we were introduced to her team, however that was also a great feeling as everyone was so nice, professional, and helpful. A good leader breeds a wonderful team. Missy introduced us to great venders that led to an even better wedding day where everything (for the most part) went as we had planned. What started as a business relationship has now budded into a beautiful friendship.

.. just to name a few of their great qualities! As a bride, Missy makes you feel like family. I can honestly say that I did not have to worry about a single thing on my big day. My husband, entire bridal party and family got to relax and enjoy the day as well, just as they should! Not only was Team ACE amazing on the day of, but throughout the entire wedding planning process, Missy recommended design ideas that I would have never thought of. She made my wedding dreams truly come to life. ACE is the BEST!

ng industry and will guide you through the planning process every step of the way. She is the epitome of a wedding expert and gives the best advice on all wedding details, big or small, from specialty lighting, to music selections, hotel room blocks, and literally everything else in between. I have been to A LOT of weddings, but I was very indecisive when planning my own. Missy has impeccable taste and I completely, 100% trusted her expertise. Making decisions was much easier with her by my side. There was never a question she could not answer or a task she would not help with. On top of that, she responds SO quickly and never left me waiting. Our wedding had a lot of moving pieces, with our ceremony at a property never used for weddings, and our reception at another location 45 minutes away. Not to mention, there was a Hurricane barreling up the East Coast that week. The day before our wedding, a tree fell on the road blocking passage to ceremony site. Missy worked tirelessly that night, and early the next morning, to ensure I had my dream wedding (and a beautiful backup plan, if needed). She handled every situation with ease and grace, and truly did whatever it took to make it happen. I will be forever thankful for that. On the day of the wedding, I was completely, 100% relaxed… all because of Team ACE. I knew that with the wedding in their hands, everything would be executed perfectly, and IT WAS! I did not have a single worry or concern knowing they were there. I am so grateful for Missy, Danielle, Kelly and Kristin – they worked SO hard to make sure everything went off without a hitch, and always with a sincere smile on their face. My husband and I were truly able to enjoy every second of our day without ANY stress (sounds crazy – but it IS possible, people!). On your big day and during all the planning leading up to it, ACE will be your biggest cheerleader, your confidant, your advocate, your best friend, and really, anything you need them to be. I wholeheartedly recommend Missy – your day will be an absolute dream with her and the ACE team!

her own. She’s attentive, super knowledgeable, creative, understanding and most of all, she’ll be your biggest cheerleader from start to finish. Hiring her was one of the easiest and best decisions we made!

rs or worry about details, but she handled everything better than I could’ve imagined. She has wonderful vendors and people that she works with and recommends, and I was always impressed by their creativity. I got married at a new venue and she was there to make sure everything was done correctly. Despite the newness of the venue, Missy made sure everything was on track. She made me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process and I could not ask for better service. She was open to ideas, and she always knew the best way to execute them to fit into the vision. I love espresso and she made sure that there was an espresso cart during the reception! I could not speak more highly of her and her team’s professionalism and personal dedication. My husband and I were beyond grateful and happy with how she helped us throughout the entire wedding process and we seriously had the best time and memories from our day.