Love & Whimsy Events
About This Vendor
Crafting Unique Experiences with Whimsical Design
Ohio based wedding planner serving Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky & where ever your love story may take us. Our mission is to create unforgettable wedding experiences that reflect the unique personalities of our couples. With us, you can enjoy a stress-free planning process as we handle all the details. We believe your wedding should be a reflection of your love story. Our team takes the time to understand your vision and incorporates personalized elements. From start to finish, we strive to exceed your expectations, ensuring transparent communication and collaboration throughout.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, RSVP Tracking, Wedding Design, Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Bridal Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
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Love & Whimsy Events Reviews
4.8 out of 5.0
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Alana was hands down, the best service we booked. She took care of all the details and planning that we didn’t even think of. She is resilient and listens. She has an amazing personality, created beautiful designs and will go the extra mile. S...
he made sure our wedding day went as planned with no hiccups. If they happened, we had no idea! You will not regret booking her to plan your wedding - we will recommend her to anyone getting married!
We hired Alana as our day-of coordinator! She attended both our planning meetings, ran our rehearsal and made sure every vendor knew where they were supposed to be on our big day! We truly could not have done it without her and even with some r...
ain that delayed our ceremony, the day went so smoothly. I would recommend Alana to everyone!
Alaina did a great job helping us coordinate month-of and day-of our wedding. It was really nice to have someone help us think through a few details we hadn't considered, and have someone to rely on the day of so that, as the bride, I did not h...
ave to worry about all of the little details/issues that came up. In fact, I don't really know of any the issues that may have come up because she managed them! I highly recommend Love & Whimsy for someone like me who had a vision for their wedding and did a lot of the planning, but needs some help to think of things you may not have considered and help make your wedding day go smoothly.
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I can't recommend Alana with Love & Whimsy Events enough. She was so professional, flexible and an absolute joy to work with. Her eye for decor is impeccable, she made my vision come to life (and then some!) while still helping me to stay withi...
n budget. When we couldn't find a greenery chandelier that fit the space and budget we were looking to stay within..she made one for me! Her vendor recommendations were all amazing. By the time the actual wedding day came around, I knew I could trust her to handle anything that came up and I was able to sit back and enjoy my day. My only regret was that I didn't hire her sooner!
At her price point I Alana’s month of coordinating package was just what I needed. She helped to bring my wedding vision to life with her decor package. She was always available to talk through ideas via email, text, phone call or zoom. On the ...
day itself she and her assistant ensured all of the details were in place and coordinated with vendors to ensure we stuck to our timeline. I was beyond pleased with the way my reception space looked and felt, and was truly able to relax and enjoy my wedding day!
Alana was the glue that kept the day together! She was able to keep everyone moving forward when we were running behind. She helped finish set the dining room because we had a few things missing and a million other things that day. She was such...
a delight and she truly cares about you and your experience. I highly recommend her and couldn’t have imagined our day without her!
Alana was AMAZING. We had a private ceremony in Florida and had our reception back home in Ohio. We didn’t give her much time but you couldn’t even tell with how everything turned out! I sent her my Pinterest ideas and she literally brought the...
m to life and then some! Not only did she decorate our venue to perfection, she kept me on top of the vendors I needed to book as well. I’m so glad I had her by my side to make sure everything was planned and it made for the best day! Some things went wrong that were out of her control but I wouldn’t have even known because she handled it and I was able to continue on with a fun night. I would recommend Alana over and over again! I would give her 10 stars if I could!
We used Love and Whimsy for several rental items for our wedding and cannot be more pleased with the service we received. Our wedding was out of town and they were so easy to coordinate an early pickup time and late drop off time. All rental it...
ems were in excellent condition and they even provided extra batteries for the candles we rented. We will definitely keep love and whimsy in mind for all future parties!
Alana was SO helpful as our day of coordinator. She managed all of the decor set up AND tear down, and I didn’t have to worry at all about everything being packed up. She even handled a few of my anxious moments about making sure the audio book...
phone was working. I contracted with her when she was still building her portfolio so I got her at a reduced price, and honestly, I would’ve happily paid full price for her services!
Alana was very easy to work with. We hired her for day-of coordination and purchased rental decor with setup/tear down. Using her decor helped us save money and her team flawlessly executed my vision for our ceremony and reception. Definitely ...
recommend Alana and her team!
Overall disappointed in Alana’s services. We purchased the all-inclusive package ~10 months before our wedding for $2,000. Consultation included a phone call, an in-person meeting, a 200-question survey, and a google folder for organization. In...
the few weeks working together, we were asked to fill out sheets, forms, and questionnaires, adding extra work to our already busy schedules. Alana’s floral recommendations were more expensive and lesser quality than our original florist. Information on cake tasting took several weeks and ultimately resulted in screenshots of google searches. Response time was often several days for texts and emails. Structure and organization were lacking. Ultimately, the relationship added more work and stress to both parties. Several months later, our money was refunded and we went our separate ways.
Alana seems new to the wedding planning business. She takes more than she can handle and seems to prioritize some clients over others. I would consider Alana if you need help with creative thinking or last-minute coordination, but would not recommend her for task management or organization. We wish her and all future clients the best of luck in their upcoming weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2022
This obviously isn't the outcome either of us desired. I hate that you feel overwhelmed and stressed. It's something I would never want for anyone. While I disagree with your assessment, I understand that perception is reality and never want ou...
r couples to feel this way. I am a newer event planner and my prices are reflective of that. Not everyone is destined to work together seamlessly which is why I felt a different planner would be more suited and at attentive to your needs. We provide clear expectations at the beginning of all our client relationships, mapping out a process we know works successfully. We also seek out open communication throughout that process to make sure everyone's needs are met and adjust as needed. We are, of course, reflecting on your feedback to study any areas we can improve, as there is always room to learn and grow.
From here, we do wish you all the best.
Alaina did an amazing job organizing the day of events, decorating and setting up perfectly and making sure everything ran perfect. She took so much stress off of our shoulders! We would work with her over and over again! Thank you for everythi...
ng!!
Alana was amazing! She made my dream wedding come true. She always responded back so fast and helped give me advice on things that wasn’t even her job to do.
Alana is the absolute best. She knew my vision better than I even did. She made my Pinterest board come to life. Even with my stress and a few unforeseen changes, she always sprung right into action. My wedding day was SMOOTH and I owe all the ...
thanks in the world to her.
Alana was absolutely incredible to work with! We hired her to be our day of coordinator but she did so much more than just that. She helped set our timelines and figure out the small details. She always replied in a timely manner with any quest...
ions I had leading up to the day!
On the day of she did everything we need (and the things we didn’t even know we needed) she was super communicative and was the reason everything moved so smoothly! I am so glad I hired her, and would recommend her to all my closest family and friends! If you choose Love & Whimsy Events you will not regret it!
Alaina and her assistant went out of their way to make everything beautiful! Created and discussed ideas we hadn’t even thought about such as a napkin fold that laid incredibly with our silverware. One of our friends who attended the wedding ha...
s now hired Alaina due to her incredible work and efforts!
Contact Info for Love & Whimsy Events
Cincinnati, Dayton & Beyond
Meet the Team
Alana Miniard
Owner
Hey there! I’m Alana— your friendly neighborhood wedding planner!
I'm all about instilling every event with an extra sprinkle of fun and whimsy, creating personal and memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.
But what really sets us apart is our unique ability to make dreams come true. We pour our heart and soul into every detail, ensuring that no aspect is overlooked. With a perfect blend of creativity and meticulous attention to detail, we put all the elements together to craft unforgettable moments.
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