Keeping your special day stress-free!
$1,100 starting price
St. Louis Metro and Surrounding Areas
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Allison McDonald
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Flourish Events & Concierge is a seasoned wedding coordination company located in the heart of St. Louis, MO. This company strives to provide a personalized experience and create a custom plan that suits your budget and style. With a team of meticulous coordinators and dedicated staff, you and your nearest and dearest can have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
Led by owner and experienced coordinator Allison McDonald, Flourish Events & Concierge is pleased to offer quality services and endless possibilities for your big celebration. Allison McDonald has over 10 years of experience in the wedding and event industry and hopes to make your function an event to remember.
Flourish Events & Concierge has planned civil, destination, eco-friendly, military, and double weddings and looks forward to planning every precious detail. They offer a selection of packages and services, such as day-of coordination, partial wedding planning, and full-service wedding planning. These affordable packages include in-depth consultations and budget analysis for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
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Allison McDonald
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With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Allison has been involved in the planning and creation of countless events from the initial brain storm stage to the successful execution of final event-day details. When she's not on an event site, meeting with clients, or living the crazy dream of entrepreneurship, you can probably find her enjoying time with family and friends, learning the basics of home remodeling in a 1920s bungalow, trying a new recipe that has at least 25 steps and as many ingredients, or reading one of the ten books whe has going at one time!
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5.0
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Allison of Flourish Events is highly praised for her exceptional wedding planning services, with multiple reviewers emphasizing her outstanding organizational skills, responsiveness, and ability to bring visions to life. She is described as professional, kind, and efficient, providing invaluable support in coordinating vendors, creating timelines, and executing flawless weddings. Allison's attention to detail and calming presence during the planning process and on the wedding day have garnered high recommendations, with clients appreciating her expertise in making weddings stress-free and beautiful. Her expertise, professionalism, and extensive knowledge of the wedding industry make her a top choice for couples seeking a seamless and enjoyable wedding planning experience.Review photos
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Mikaela M
5.0
12/03/2024
Allison made our dream wedding come to life, and I cannot recommend her enough. Allison started helping us plan our big day about a year in advance, and she was always open and available to phone calls, texts, emails, no matter how early I sent them in the planning process. Because my husband and I do not live in the St Louis area anymore, she her familiarity with vendors proved indispensable. Whenever I was stressed about the large planning process, one call from Allison put my mind at ease. She ensured that our large wedding went off without a hitch and went the extra mile to ensure little details were seen through, too. For example, when I wanted to order lunch for the bridal party to be delivered to our trolley during the ceremony, Allison was sure someone from her team was there to get the delivery and get it on the trolley without a hitch. This is just one of the endless small but incredibly important details Allison thought about to ensure the success of our wedding. It was because she instilled so much confidence in me and my family that Allison also helped us plan/put together our rehearsal dinner and large welcome party the night before the wedding. Just like the wedding was perfect, so too was the rehearsal and a second day that we will never forget. When you hire Allison, you not only get the best planner in the business but also you will gain a great friend and confidant throughout the wedding planning process and beyond. She is so kind that she even still reaches out to her past clients and includes them in extremely thoughtful gatherings. Of all the wedding decisions I made, hiring Allison was both the easiest and best one.
Susanne I
5.0
11/22/2024
Allison is the BEST wedding planner out there! She made our wedding planning so much simpler, organized and less overwhelming. My husband and I are both the oldest in our generation of cousins and siblings so we knew nothing. Allison is so knowledgeable on the best vendors out there and getting us connected, traditions people are doing now that is an absolute favorite, and understanding in general of weddings! She always made the time for us during the wedding planning process and she is very kind and patience. She was very good at handling divorced parents who don’t see eye to eye and making sure the tension wasn’t there on the day of. She was an absolute must on the day of/wedding day!!! She timed everything perfectly. Nothing ran too long or too early. Everyone was shocked at how clam I was on the wedding day and it was because I knew I was in good hands with Allison. I was fully able to relax and be in the present of my wedding day. She even helped bustle my dress during cocktail hour! Overall she is very professional, kind, great coordinator, has tons of connections with venues here in St. Louis, and the best wedding planner! Highly recommend her!
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Samantha B
5.0
10/16/2024
I always heard that there will always be one big problem the day of your wedding, and to not sweat it. That's not the case with Allison at Flourish Events. Everything went perfectly on my wedding day, and it was 100% due to Allison's work. Allison worked with all of my other vendors to create an amazing day of timeline, and everything went flawlessly. She is extremely responsive and professional. She is easy to work with and made our vision for our wedding come to life! I would 100% recommend Allison!
Natalie B
5.0
9/23/2024
We are so grateful to Allison of Flourish Events for her exceptional support on our wedding day! As our day-of coordinator, she facilitated communication with all our vendors and ensured we stayed on schedule with the timeline we had collaborated on. Her expertise made me feel at ease, allowing us to enjoy every moment without worry.
Allison and her teammate Kelly were fantastic—they provided invaluable assistance during set-up and clean-up, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs truly made a difference.
Thanks to Allison, our day was organized, stress-free, and simply beautiful. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable and talented coordinator!
Mikayla P
5.0
9/01/2024
Allison came on about a month before the wedding to help with coordinating the weekend of as well as finalize all the vendors. She was a great help and helped keep everything organized. She was very responsive to all communication. Would recommend!
Mara C
5.0
7/11/2024
We couldn't have been happier with our choice to hire Allison to help us plan our wedding. We ended up working with her over several months and the day of the wedding. We really did not how to navigate this process, but she made everything very clear and much less intimidating. Allison is SUPER organized and gave us great recommendations for venues and vendors that fit our budget and preferences. When the inevitable bumps in the road hit, she got us back on track quickly and calmly. She is very easy to communicate with and can really translate your ideas, concerns, and preferences into clear and detailed plans. We had a better idea of what we didn't want, rather than what we did, so Allison was super helpful when it came to actually helping us visualize what we were planning. Working with her also gave our very different families a lot of peace of mind during this process. We had a fairly large wedding about two weeks ago, and we keep hearing from friends and family that it was beautiful, a blast, so fun, etc.—we definitely agree!! We feel like our wedding actually did reflect our values and style, and we're so thankful for all the time and work Allison put into making it happen.
Brittany M
5.0
6/24/2024
Allison was absolutely fantastic to work with! We brought her on as a month-of planner for our wedding and she was such a wonderful partner! From the first time I met her for coffee to talk about our vision, I had so much confidence in her taste, organization, knowledge/relationships with vendors, and overall expertise. Handing off the coordination and planning to her was effortless (not to mention she helped answer questions long before that) and she was on top of every detail and piece of communication. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour at the Fox Theater which includes a lot of logistics with staffing, along with our additional production elements, and she executed our creative vision perfectly! From coordinating and managing vendors, creating and keeping the timeline, juggling logistics, transitioning between venues, and handling communication - she was a complete pro! Leading up to the day, at our rehearsal, and throughout the whole event, she kept us at ease, confident that everything was running smoothly, and intercepted any potential issues so that we could stay present and fully enjoy our big day. My mom and mother-in-law were also able to focus entirely on family and friends, which they're so grateful for. She does it all with such a pleasant demeanor, everyone loved her! I've worked in the production and events industry and once had a manager share with me that when things are underway, the person leading the charge should appear like a swan. Serene and graceful above the water where you can see her, but paddling and working with great effort and energy below the surface - Allison works exactly like this! I'd recommend her to anyone and will definitely be calling her for future milestone events! Thank you, Allison!
Elizabeth H
5.0
6/06/2024
Allison did a great job ensuring that everything was organized prior to the event and that the event went smoothly on the day of.
Graham R
5.0
12/12/2023
We recently had the pleasure of working with Allison as our wedding coordinator, and we cannot express enough how grateful we are for her exceptional service. From the initial consultation to the last dance at our reception, Allison went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was nothing short of perfect.
Allison possesses an unparalleled level of professionalism and attention to detail. Her organizational skills are impressive, and she effortlessly managed every aspect of our wedding so perfectly. From coordinating vendor meetings to creating a detailed timeline for the day and making sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time, she left no stone unturned, allowing us to relax and enjoy the lead-up to our wedding. Her passion for her work was evident, and it was clear that she cared deeply about making our wedding day as special as possible. Our wedding was a dream come true, and we credit much of its success to Allison, whom we wholeheartedly recommend to any couple in search of a wedding coordinator. Thank you, Allison, for making our wedding day a truly unforgettable and amazing experience.
Heather J
5.0
11/10/2023
I couldn't be happier with the decision to hire Allison! I originally planned for just month-of coordination, thinking I could plan everything up until then, but once I dove in to the planning process, I realized that hiring her for partial coordination would save us a lot of stress and unnecessary tasks. And it was the best wedding decision we made. Her knowledge and experience with vendors made everything run smoothly. The day of the wedding was perfect, as she handled everything behind the scenes, making our special day come to life. If I could give brides one tip for their upcoming wedding, it's to hire a coordinator and my top pick will always be Allison!
Lisa B
5.0
10/12/2023
All the stars for Allison!! Our first request of Allison was to ensure that we would be able to relax and enjoy every moment of our daughter’s wedding and she hit it out of the park! From the initial meeting for our month of coordination, I could tell Allison was very organized and on top of her game. She is professional and has a calming demeanor that is very comforting. Her communication is excellent. Quick to respond and always available. She gathered the details of the wedding, connected and coordinated with all of vendors and created a down to the minute rehearsal and wedding day timeline that kept us perfectly on track. The evening went perfectly smoothly and seamlessly and as promised, we had fun and enjoyed every moment completely stress free. We even received a compliment on Allison’s behalf. One of our guests commented that we must have had a fantastic planner because they have never been to a wedding that came off so effortlessly. Allison, thank you so much for all you contributed to make Lindsey and Steven’s day perfect!
Vendor response 10/12/2023
Thank you, Lisa, Lindsey & Steven! It was such a perfect day and joy to work with you all...
through the planning process!
Susan O
5.0
10/03/2023
I was in two minds about the benefits of hiring a "month-of" coordinator, thinking that we could probably handle things ourselves. But having worked with Allison, I will say that it was 100% the best decision we could have made.
Allison took care of so much in the weeks leading up to the wedding, working with all our vendors and ensuring that we were on track for the big day. She stayed in regularly communication at all times, crafting a detailed timeline of not just the wedding day itself but also all the events that we hosted surrounding the wedding. And the week of, she did so much of the "little things" that can be stressful to keep track of and take up way too much head space. On the day itself she worked tirelessly (right up to our sparkler exit at 11pm) to ensure that everything proceeded on time and without a glitch. She did this with the upmost professionalism and inspired us all with her calm demeanor. I HIGHLY recommend that you make the investment in hiring Allison and Flourish Weddings and Events.
Vendor response 10/04/2023
Thank you so much, Susan! It was such a Joy working with you and Clare on such a very spec...
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Beth Y
5.0
7/24/2023
We worked with Allison and her team for my son's wedding -- 7 events in 5 days -- highly recommend!
Communication skills = top notch: prompt, clear, concise, and kind. Knowledge of vendors, venues, innovative practices, and creative possibilities = extensive; she knows her stuff!
Organization skills = amazing; she kept everyone on track and on schedule during the 1.5 year preparations.
EVERY event ran smoothly. I am not aware of a single problem that arose last minute. Allison has a firm, kind, professional, calm demeanor that served us very well at all times. I'd hire her again, and again.
Lexie R
5.0
7/04/2023
Allison, was wonderful in coordinating our two ceremonies + reception. She exceeded expectations. Exceptionally efficient, organized, great communication; she made it an incredible day and took much stress off of us leading to the wedding. Highly recommended. You will not regret this decision.
Kristen W
5.0
6/29/2023
Allison was everything that I didn't know I needed! She helped me put together a vision of events and supported me every step of the way. I was able to spend the day celebrating and enjoying all the small things without having to worry about vendors or timing. Considering this is a once in a lifetime event, you want someone there with experience to guide you through the whole process.
Abby R
5.0
6/20/2023
Allison was a life saver on our wedding day! Overall our day was a dream come true, but as you can imagine, small things go wrong that you wouldn't have predicted - like the lighters for our unity candle ceremony not working, dresses getting dirty, seams ripping, etc. Allison was prepared for all these little mishaps, giving us exactly what we needed to make a quick fix and get back to enjoying our big day. She also did a perfect job setting up all our DIY signs, picture frames, party favors, place cards, etc. and we had a TON of stuff! Thank you Allison!
Michelle S
5.0
6/15/2023
It is no wonder that Allison (Flourish Events) has a 5.0 review. If you want to have a sense of calm and feeling of no stress before your wedding, it is a must to hire Allison. She has 15 years of experience and you can rest assured your wedding will be perfect and according to your plan. She listens to your vision, she follows through to make sure it is executed perfectly. You will have professional and efficient meetings to make the vision a reality. You will have a calm, professional in Allison throughout the process. The timeline is flawless and you know the playbook well before the event. The week before the wedding when everyone asks if you are nervous, you say no because of Allison. On the day of the wedding, she is quietly behind the scenes in full control and you enjoy every second. Our wedding was 100% perfect and we give most credit to Allison. We chose the best vendors and our venue even told me you picked the best of the best. Thank you Allison for making a memory of a lifetime!
Courtney M
5.0
5/30/2023
We had the privilege of using Allison and her team as our day-of wedding coordinator. Simply put, the wedding went off without a hitch (except me, I did get hiched, haha!) She was such a joy to work with, and incredibly organized. She handled contacting all the vendors leading up to the wedding, met with us frequently to answer our questions, and kept things running smoothly during the day. It helped alleviate some of the pressure off of my mom, my husband, and myself, and we are so grateful for her. Allison was a joy to work with, and recommend using Flourish for any STL bride. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Lauren L
5.0
5/30/2023
I started working with Allison in August of 2021 with planning my May 2023 wedding. She helped every step of the way--my wedding was so amazing because of her hard work. She made the process so much easier on us and much more enjoyable. I wish I could get married again so I could hire her another time! I highly recommend hiring her. Allison's kindness, patience, support, and guidance is unlike any others in this industry.
Emilee G
5.0
5/12/2023
Allison was wonderful on the day of our wedding. She ensured every last detail was set-up so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Highly recommend getting at least a day-of coordinator for your wedding so that you can enjoy what is such a special time. Thank you, Allison!!
Monica Wanninger W
5.0
5/01/2023
Allison was amazing from day 1! She was so organized, accessible and eager to help make sure every detail was accounted for. Her monthly check-ins kept me on track and come the wedding day, I felt at ease knowing she was there to coordinate the troops! 10/10 recommend Allison if you're feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning or you want someone who truly knows the industry!
Andrea S
5.0
1/10/2023
If you want quality experience and knowledge of the wedding industry, hiring Allison is a must. She is well connected in St. Louis and able to keep things organized without confusion or confrontation. Navigating hiring vendors or securing venues was originally tricky but Allison's expertise helped us piece things together. Though she was the day-of coordinator, our conversations began months prior and we are so grateful that she was able to share her thoughts and recommendations months in advance. We were both relaxed and excited on the day-of because we know Allison was everywhere and on everyone to make it the most fun celebration of our lives!
Kaci E
5.0
12/30/2022
We can't say enough good things about Allison and her services! She helped us feel comfortable and organized while allowing us to truly enjoy our wedding day. She's incredibly organized, has great relationships with many vendors in town, and has a very calm demeanor despite wedding day craziness. We highly recommend Allison!
Kaitlyn H
5.0
12/28/2022
Allison was absolutely incredible to work with! She’s extremely organized and reached out to almost every vendor to ensure we were all on the same page. She created a well thought out timeline for the day of and sent it out to all those involved. Every question I had, she was quick to respond with an answer. She even ran last minute errands for us the day of to make sure everything was in place. If you’re on the fence, hire Allison! You won’t regret because she’ll make sure your day is that much more special!
Meghna S
5.0
12/20/2022
Allison was fantastic in planning our August wedding! To provide context, our event was a South Asian celebration with many moving parts. We had over 350 guests and 4 events as part of our wedding weekend. Allison was crucial to our events running smoothly. We appreciated the regular check-in meetings in the months leading up to the event. She also drove us around when we were looking at possible venues. We had an early start time for our wedding after a late event the previous night, and Allison woke up in the middle of the night to ensure that the decorator had arrived and was setting up to keep us on track. From extensive coordination with our venue point-person to the caterers, Allison made sure everything was exactly as we had discussed! Highly recommend!
Stephanie L
5.0
12/16/2022
Allison was wonderful and did a great job coordinating our wedding! Her services on the day of were incredible. Every thing went smoothly and she was calm the entire time even when things didn’t go as planned.
Liz Barry B
5.0
12/15/2022
Alison was so helpful planning the wedding. Planning a wedding during a pandemic certainly had its challenges. When we struck out with vendors she helped us find others. She was most helpful coming up with timelines. Something totally foreign to us. It was also great to have her handle all those last minute details and surprises that came along the way.
Samantha K
5.0
12/05/2022
We had Allison for our month-of coordinator and her support and guidance helped everything run so smoothly! I don't think we could have had our day be as magical as it was without her.
Lisa F
5.0
12/02/2022
Since our planning for our daughter’s wedding was underway having booked our venue and caterer, we decided to do partial planning with Allison. She kept us focused on the right things at the right moments. She was critical in making sure our timeline was well thought out and sent to all the vendors which all seem to require a timeline now. All of Allison’s attention to detail paid big dividends as our went smoothly. As mother of the bride I never missed one minute of the party thanks to Allison and her thoughtfully making decisions on where to throw the cocktail party portion due to rain, taking our things to my car and packing it up at the end of the evening, directing the wedding party down the isle and tirelessly answering our every question along the way. She is a gem and will do everything in her power to follow your wishes to make your day a special one.
Kelli D
5.0
11/30/2022
My daughter-in-law planned the most wonderful fairy-tale wedding, but it occurred to me that on the big day, she needed someone to be there to pull it all together. The florist that my daughter-in-law selected was kind enough to recommend Allison. So, Allison actually joined the team about 4 months before the wedding. And she was great! She touched base with all of the vendors beforehand, was there for the rehearsal, and on the day of the wedding, she was there to insure that all of my daughter-in-law's wedding wishes came true... and what a wedding! It was perfect!! Allison is very friendly, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and eager to help! If she doesn't know the answer, she can certainly direct you to someone who can. At the last minute when we discovered that we needed assistance with decorating the boxwood wall, she recommended her brother to assist! He was a life saver (you never know when you might need a little extra help)! Allison will not disappoint! Thank you Allison!!
Abby D
5.0
11/30/2022
I’m still on cloud 9 from the whole wedding and I honestly couldn’t believe how beautiful everything was! Allison and the vendors she recommended took my ideas and ran with them, truly exceeding my expectations at every moment. She solved problems and was there for whatever I needed. So many people told me it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. My mother in law cried because it was so beautiful! I’m eternally grateful to her.
Carla R
5.0
11/01/2022
Allison was such an amazing person to have by our side throughout the whole wedding planning process. She’s the perfect person to keep you calm and organized. She’s been doing this for a while and was very knowledgeable and experienced. She knew all of the vendors and had a very good relationship with them. It’s amazing how many small details you need to attend to, and she was ready for every one of them. There is no way we could have had such a perfect wedding with out her! Allison was the best decision we made when it came to planning our daughter’s wedding! We absolutely loved her!
Amaury D
5.0
11/01/2022
Allison is the best wedding planner we could have dreamed of hiring. We're a fairly organized group and Allison added the perfect level of input that we needed and made sure we didn't forget any details. She also rolled with whatever we wanted to incorporate into our wedding. She's very easy to work with and I could not recommend her enough.
Autumn S
5.0
10/27/2022
If I had one piece of advice for future brides it would be to hire Allison. I had very minimal planning to do and on the big day my only responsibility was to enjoy the day. Really the entire process was enjoyable and stress free. I hired her for “partial planning” but in reality I feel like she did everything. Some people think getting a wedding planner is an unnecessary expense but believe me it’s worth every penny for the peace of mind.
Carol G
5.0
5/31/2022
Allison really came through for us! She is so lovely and easy to work with. She was great on coordinating vendors and setting schedules. We are very organized, but she added just the right level that we needed, especially on the wedding day itself. I seriously was stress free all the way through. She greatly contributed to our beautiful perfect wedding day!
Caroline W
5.0
5/31/2022
Allison is absolutely amazing. She helped us brainstorm, weed out the extraneous, and counseled us through many discussions. Once everything was in her hands, Allison took full charge of working with the church, the vendors, and keeping everyone steady. This is the only time I have hired an event planner and Allison is worth her weight in gold. On a scale of 1-10, this charming capable professional is a 12. Don’t hesitate to book Flourish Wedding & Events, everyone at our reception was clamoring for her contact. I’ll never forget Allison supporting us and making our daughters ceremony and reception an incredible experience for the family and all our guests.
Paulina d
5.0
5/04/2022
Hiring Allison was like having a guardian angel on your wedding day. She took all of my crazy ideas and ran with it. My mother brought last minute decorations from Mexico and instead of Allison dismissing the idea she made sure to incorporate it into the wedding day. I never felt like I needed to worry about what came next because Allison was always one step ahead to make sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you for calming my nerves before walking down the aisle and making our special day even more special! If you want a beautiful wedding day without stress, hire Allison!
Chelsea C
5.0
3/23/2022
Where do I even begin? Allison feels like family now. She is such an incredible human. She came recommended by The Chase Park Plaza as we were doing both a hindu and western ceremony. This was not an easy task but Allison handled it with patience, grace, and with ease. I asked her several times how she manages to keep everything straight?!? Both our special days with off with out a hitch! She took care of things I never even thought about. True life saver, wish fulfiller, and dream maker. Truly the best days of my life all came together because of her and I will be forever grateful!!
Blaire B
5.0
12/29/2021
We hired Allison as a 30 days out/day of coordinator and we're so glad we did! She helped keep the day running smoothly and I think we stayed on our exact timeline the whole night which is pretty crazy. She thought of things we would not have been prepared to deal with and was really helpful in setting up our reception/ceremony spaces we could relax and just show up. I would highly recommend her for keeping your wedding day stress free!
Chelsea Y
5.0
11/29/2021
Allison was great to work with! She was our day-of/month-of coordinator, and it was a huge relief knowing someone was keeping track of all the details so myself and my parents didn't have to worry about anything on the actual wedding day! The month before she looked over all the contracts, made a wedding day timeline for all the vendors, and helped with the rehearsal. Highly recommend!
Courtney K
5.0
11/15/2021
Allison was a fabulous addition to our day! She helped us navigate through the best execution on final timeline and day of needs in such a stress free manner! She kept us moving along during the final planning process to ensure that our deadlines were met so our day of would be absolutely perfect! We can not recommend her more!
Avril C
5.0
10/25/2021
When we decided to plan our wedding in St. Louis from a distance with demanding work schedules, we knew we would need a wedding planner to help us along the way. Allison came with years of experience and established vendor relationships. She advocated for us throughout the planning process and she kept the entire event on track. I spent my wedding day focused on my new husband and family because I knew everything else was taken care of and we had an amazing day. I would highly recommend her services.
Joan P
5.0
10/23/2021
Allison helped keep us on track by answering key questions along the way, assisting our decision making since she has experience with recent wedding practices and vendor choices.
She answered our texts very quickly, usually within an hour and often immediately.
She was our rock on the wedding weekend, making sure everything came together flawlessly. She was joyful yet quite attentive to detail and she made sure everything proceeded as planned.
It seemed like she was a relative who really cared about us.
I know I would not have enjoyed the wedding so much if it had not been for her. She's great!
Anurag K
5.0
9/03/2021
We started planning our wedding during the height of the pandemic and were looking for a planner's help. We found Allison and my now wife and I can honestly say Flourish Weddings/Allison was worth every penny we spent. Allison was extremely helpful to us from start to finish and checked in on us every few weeks to see how we were doing and keeping track of everything that needed to be done.
She was even more helpful during the weekend of the wedding when she coordinated everything with vendors and the venue and allowed us and all of our guests to simply enjoy the experience.
Thank you Allison and Flourish! We loved working with you and thank you for helping us with a wedding we will never forget :)
Maggie M
5.0
7/15/2021
I am so thrilled and impressed by my experience working with Allison! She was such a rock for us during the past two years of COVID craziness with our wedding (and rescheduled wedding). The final event went off flawlessly. My husband commented during the wedding dinner that Allison was like a "hawk" standing on the sidelines ensuring everything was running smoothly! The event coordinator at the venue had incredible things to say about Allison and how much easier she made her job. Her expertise and guidance are worth every penny. Hire her - you will not regret it! I'm honored to have worked with her.
Emma B
5.0
7/09/2021
We learned about Allison though community connections. Throughout the wedding planning process, she kept us on track and ensured that all of the details, no matter how small, were taken care of! She is very organized and took coordinating my rather large (I have 10 brothers and sisters) and very involved family in stride! She strove to give me and my husband the wedding of our dreams and we could not have pulled it off without all of her incredible help and organizational skills!
I highly recommend Allison as a wedding planner! She truly listens to the bride’s vision and than does her absolute best to make it happen! My family and I are beyond blessed to have been able to work with her over the past 9 months!
amie h
5.0
4/26/2021
I can't say enough about Allison. I live in California and we had to plan a 2 day fusion wedding in St Louis for my daughter in the middle of Covid. Needless to say it was a daunting task. From the start Allison was calm, supportive and guided us through the process with ease and grace. She had fantastic vendor suggestions and each one was wonderful. When the event started the first day she was there every second keeping us on track and making sure everything was in its place. We had such a beautiful wedding and we owe it all to Allison at Flourish Events.
Thank you Allison we love you!!!!
Ellyn H
5.0
9/22/2020
Allison was simply incredible to work with and I don't know what we would have done without her! Even through all of the ups and downs of being a COVID bride, I felt so comfortable knowing that she was on our team and by our side every step of the way. She was beyond kind, responsive, professional and organized. Thank you for making our wedding dreams come true, Allison!
stephanie g
5.0
9/22/2020
Professionalism, prompt, efficient, personal.
Allison made the process less stressful especially during a pandemic! She gave fabulous suggestions on vendors and communicated with them on our behalf. Thank you Allison for all you did to make my daughter's day magnificent!!
Charlyne T
5.0
8/13/2020
Allison was the perfect choice to help organize wedding plans for our daughter. She was always accessible and was an invaluable resource. The week leading up to the wedding was busy, but the stress level was almost non-existent, thanks to Allison. I can't say enough about her expertise on the wedding day! She had everything under control to the extent that I never questioned her timeline nor her ability to pull the details together in a seamless fashion. Most importantly, Allison cared. She cared about the event, but also about us as a family.
I would highly recommend retaining Flourish to anyone with a wedding in their future, or any other event, for that matter. Not only did we have an expert to help with each and every decision, we also gained a true friend going forward.
Colleen H
5.0
7/01/2020
As the mother of the bride, I hired Allison on the recommendation of the event manager at our wedding reception venue. Best recommendation I have ever been given! When Allison and I met for coffee a few weeks after my daughter's engagement, I shared with her my vision as well as my daughter's vision for the day. I liked her immediately but when a global pandemic hit and Allison pushed forward to redesign the wedding, I knew she would forever have a special place in my heart. As challenging as it was, she remained calm, efficient and was readily available as all the "moving parts" were put into place. I was able to enjoy the day because Allison managed all the details so beautifully. I would give Allison 10 stars if that had been an option!
Claire H
5.0
7/01/2020
Allison was an absolute pleasure to work with. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful process but planning and adjusting a wedding during a global pandemic is next level and we absolutely could not have done it without Allison. She helped us navigate invitations, communication around COVID, adjustments in number of guests, seating charts as multiple people cancelled last minute, and most importantly she helped ensure every detail on the big day was perfect! Our wedding day was a dream and a global pandemic could not stop us from having the best day! Cannot recommend Allison enough for any bride. Take the pressure off yourself and hire Allison!
Kathryn A
5.0
12/10/2019
We found Allison through a family friend and are so glad we did! We booked her for the month of our wedding and the entire time leading up to that she was readily available by e-mail for any questions. The month of our wedding she met with us to go over all the vendors and she coordinated with all of them so that the day of the wedding we didn't have to worry about a thing. She stayed behind the scenes and made sure everything went according to plan! We really enjoyed getting to know her and are so thankful for all her help!
Patricia M
5.0
12/05/2019
Allison was fantastic! I highly recommend Flourish. I did the package where I planned the details, but had Allison in charge of the actual day. She was wonderful, and I had great peace of mind knowing that someone professional was taking care of everything so I didn’t have to worry about it on my actual wedding day. She was available to answer any questions I had throughout the entire planning process, and the month before she went over the contracts, developed a wedding day timeline, and coordinated the vendors. She helped us with the rehearsal as well, which I really appreciated. If you are on the fence about getting a wedding planner, just get Flourish. You will not regret it.
Rhema E
5.0
10/30/2019
A wedding coordinator was the second vendor we booked for our my wedding following our photographer right after getting engaged. I knew right off the bat that I wanted someone else to run the show the day of and give me that peace of mind that everything was being taken care of. Allison gave me just that. She communicated with vendors once we got closer to the wedding, arranged and confirmed delivery times, and was there for the wedding rehearsal to orchestrate everything from giving cues to lining people up. She was easy to work with, calm, and knew exactly what she was doing.
I utilized Allison for her day-of services and we began working with each other more a couple weeks out from the wedding. One thing I would have appreciated were check-ins every now and then throughout our year and a half engagement but I can understand with someone doing this full-time how that may not be realistic.
On the day of the wedding, I will never forget the feeling that I woke up with and maintained throughout the entire day. I was so calm and full of joy because I knew that with my planning and Allison handling everything that day, things were taken care of and would go more than well. We had the perfect wedding day! No hiccups, chaos, or catastrophes. Things were on schedule and all happened in the order and way in which I wanted. One of the best things that Allison did was handled the clean up of all of our decor and supplies throughout the night. That was absolutely a game changer because we left our reception with our car full of our things and we didn't have to worry about coordinating that with any friends or family which was so amazing.
I feel so grateful to Allison and her work on our wedding. A wedding coordinator really is such an invaluable vendor to enlist if you can and I would highly recommend Flourish Events!
Julie F
5.0
10/30/2019
As the mother of a bride who was out of the country and unable to have much more than a FaceTime presence during the planning of the wedding, I couldn’t have done it without Allison of Flourish by my side. At the same time as the planning, I was finishing home renovations as well as putting in a new garden in a newish house, so Allison kept my panic at bay by offering excellent options for venues, photographers, florists, etc. based on the particular wishes of the absent bride. She accompanied me on most of my big planning meetings and returned my frequent phone calls quickly. She had all the organization that I lacked and, understanding the multiple stresses I was facing at the time, kept me on track with regular email updates for scheduling and bills to be paid. She was a calming presence to the end, even as we were putting leftover reception desserts into the car. As a mother planning a wedding without a bride, I knew Allison had helped me succeed and had allowed my daughter to arrive in town to meet up with her new husband, her friends, and all the family who loved her and not have to worry about a thing except celebrating. And knowing that Allison had everything in hand at the venue, even I got to enjoy the party.
Claire W
5.0
10/28/2019
I first worked with Allison for my sister's wedding in 2018 as her maid of honor and knew when I got engaged we had to book her for my wedding in 2019. She was an incredible resource during the planning phase for recommended vendors. We wound up booking flowers, hair and makeup and our photographer all from Allison's recommendations and were so happy with our choices. The week of our wedding, Allison worked with and contacted all of our vendors to coordinate and make sure they had the correct information from the detailed timelines she had put together for us. Having her there as a part of our wedding was so so helpful and took a lot of stress off of us. We truly were able to relax and enjoy the day all thanks to her!
Kaila P
5.0
10/24/2019
We had the pleasure of working with Allison from Flourish and she was AMAZING! We did the weekend package with Flourish and were extremely impress. Allison was so great with helping us create out timeline and making sure our vendors had all the info they needed. We had some hiccups throughout the day and Allison handled them all with so much ease. She also took it upon herself to help gather our decorations up at the end of the night and help pack them up in their boxes. I would highly recommend Flourish. I don't know what we would've done without Allison!
Katie B
5.0
10/09/2019
Allison really made our day so much easier. We had hired Allison as our day of coordinator, and she really made the last couple months a breeze. We had two meetings to provide Allison with our vendors, and contracts, and then she took over from there. Allison contacted all of our vendors to confirm the time they would be doing the deliveries and put together a day of timeline. She did a fantastic job keeping everything running on time through the Rehearsal the day before and more importantly the day of our wedding. She helped with setting up at the reception, and made our vision come to life. We can’t thank you enough Allison!
Megan C
5.0
10/08/2019
Allison and Flourish Wedding and Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. I did not have any personal recommendations for Allison, but by reading reviews on The Knot, I knew she was going to be fantastic!
I am a planner, and had a great grasp on what I wanted for our wedding, but knew I would need someone the weekend of to make sure it all came together! I also knew I did not want to be the point person if someone needed something. We met with Allison twice. Once was to let her know all of the vendors I had booked, and the other was to set up a timeline for the weekend. She contacted all of my vendors the week of to confirm and was very quick to respond to my many emails and requests. The day of she made sure everything ran smoothly and I didn't have to worry about anything.
Thank you Allison for making our wedding weekend run smoothly!
Christine M
5.0
9/23/2019
I hired Allison to help with my daughter's wedding on the day of. I am so glad I did! I could not have done it without her. She contacted all our vendors the week of, and was willing to help with whatever I needed on wedding day. She is very efficient, and I felt confident that she would handle everything, which allowed me to enjoy the day without worry.
Abby G
5.0
9/12/2019
I would recommend Allison to anyone looking for an experienced wedding planner! We met for coffee a few weeks after the engagement. She was wonderful at providing recommendations for a St. Louis florist, band, photographer, ect… even what length of sparklers to buy. On the wedding day, Allison kept everyone on track with a detailed timeline. Having Allison was really nice because the venue and vendors knew exactly what was going on, while my family and friends could focus on the celebration!
Jessica H
5.0
7/05/2019
I wanted to make sure that we actually were able to enjoy our day and that we weren’t stressing about small details. There was no doubt my mind that Allison would be able to take care of us. She was in contact with all of my reception vendors prior to the event. She got there early to make sure everything was set up the way I wanted. She handled all of the little things that came up during the event and we had the best day ever. She was even helpful when we had to do some last minute changes due to weather. You will not regret it if you hire Allison. Highly recommend!
Nic F
5.0
6/29/2019
Allison was fantastic to work with through our wedding planning process. We used her “day of” package and were extremely happy with everything. She met with us early on in our planning process to get a complete understanding of how we wanted the day to go and offered us great feedback and advice. She reviewed our various vendor contracts as we signed them and made sure to point out any details we needed to take special note of. And then on our actual wedding day Allison was amazing. She coordinated all of the vendors flawlessly, helped with and facilitated the event set up, and monitored everything throughout the night to make sure there were no hiccups. She checked in with us throughout the night to make sure we were OK and keep us on schedule for first dances, pictures, etc. which was very helpful. I’ll also say we had some last minute changes the week and even morning of the wedding and Allison went with them all with no problem at all. We were very glad we hired Allison and would highly recommend her services.
Erin S
5.0
3/31/2019
My husband and I used Allison for our wedding at The McPherson on 3/23/19. I was very hesitant to spend money on a day-of coordinator, but I'm so type A that I knew if I didn't, I'd be stressed and miserable all day. Additionally, both of my parents had passed away in the year before my wedding, so I didn't have much back up (my sister had her hands full with Maid of Honor duties anyway). So I bit the bullet and hired Allison (also it wasn't nearly as expensive as I was anticipating).
Allison was thorough and professional but also friendly and approachable. We had a few last minute changes (specifically I extended the reception time a few days prior the the event) and Allison just kept updating the timeline and being positive. I am so grateful we had that timeline! I referred to it time and again during the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception.
We had lots of items that she needed to keep track of for the ceremony and reception, including some momentos that had belonged to my parents. Every single thing was recollected and ready to be brought back home by the end of the night. She collected the table numbers, the flowers, everything that I would have stressed over. She also made sure to hand out our tip money, something that I am super uncomfortable with (and even gave me advice when I asked about tips and amounts earlier in the week).
Allison was a lifesaver for my husband and I and was key in making sure our wedding day was stress-free and we experienced literally zero problems. My sister has already hired her for her own wedding in November. You can't go wrong with Allison! And if you're on the fence about hiring a day-of coordinator, do it! You'll thank yourself!
Mary B
5.0
1/17/2019
Allison was the best decision I made in the wedding planning process. I am a grad student getting my doctorate of pharmacy and without her helping keep me on track there is no way my special day would have come to life. She was so flexible with meeting times and was amazing about when there was a problem she could fix it. On the day of she was the real hero tho. My mother had the stomach flu and without her running the show making sure everything ran smoothly with the least stress to me and my sick mom. I got to stop and enjoy the day knowing everything was handled. I would recommend her to anyone in a heart beat!
Vendor response 02/20/2019
Thank you so much! You were such a beautiful bride and I loved working with you and Paul! ...
Best of luck on your first year together! My best, Allison
Ellen F
5.0
11/08/2018
Allison came recommended to me by one of my bridesmaids and best friends who had used her for her wedding just two years ago. From the first meeting, Allison was such a good listener and very detailed. She identified what level of services I needed without being pushy and was also able to onboard quickly to the plans I had already made and to the style that I envisioned. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, I could count on her for vendor advice (as she is quite familiar with the St. Louis wedding scene) or for an answer to what was probably a silly question. Allison's demeanor was very much appreciated by me and my family during the weekend of the wedding; she was calm, cool, and collected. She crafted a detailed timeline so that everyone knew where to be and when. I am so grateful for all of the behind-the-scenes work that she did, because if something did go wrong, I had no clue and the day was perfectly stress-free for me and my family. I would highly recommended Flourish to anyone looking for a planner or day-of coordinator.
Vendor response 02/20/2019
Thank you so much, Ellen! It was such a joy to work with you and your family on such a spe...
cial day! My best, Allison
Christine C
5.0
11/07/2018
So I almost eloped so to avoid the planning of a wedding. Then I realized I would regret that. I had a small ceremony at my husbands father’s home. 50 people ish, so very small, Intimate, and we threw it together in a month. I knew that day would still be hectic, so I got a recommendation for Allison to help me for day of support. I’m so glad I had her. She came to the house to help us decide how to set up the room, and recommended how many chairs, tables to have. That day, She arrived before me to manage everything! She created a timeline I was able to send to all my venders like hair, makeup,photographer, MOH, the hostess of the Home. Having a written out list of timeline for that day.... was incredibly helpful. It woulda been chaos without that order. I was relaxed that day, knowing someone with her level of organization had it under control. Let this type A bride be a bride and not manage my own details, I can’t imagine doing it otherwise. Don’t do that to yourself, hire Allison! #selflove #selfcare
Vendor response 02/20/2019
Thank you so much Christine! I loved working with you to create such an intimate and beaut...
iful day. Best of luck on this first year of marriage! Love, Allison
Jenn F