Olive & Rose Events

ll tell you it was one of the best decisions we made. I’m naturally a planner and a DIYer, and with a backyard wedding, I knew we’d need some extra help along the way. I’ll admit, I panicked a little when Kim reached out to ask if I’d be okay with her passing our wedding to another coordinator. In the end, I agreed—because I wanted to make sure another bride had her perfect day, too—and I’m so thankful I did. Kim introduced me to Ali Simcho from Wanderlust Weddings, and she was absolutely wonderful. We had several Zoom meetings to ensure she was completely up to speed on my vision. Between Kim, Ali, and Ali’s assistant Ashley, our wedding day was everything I had dreamed of and more. They made sure we had everything we needed from the rental company, that the caterer was fully set up, and handled countless little details behind the scenes that made the day run flawlessly. Ali also went above and beyond the day of the wedding—she was able to switch gears quickly when our original ceremony spot was overtaken by the band setup. With a big pivot and some fast coordination with the bridal party, she made it all work perfectly. It turned out even better than I imagined! I can’t recommend Olive & Rose (and their amazing partners) enough! They made our day stress-free, beautiful, and absolutely unforgettable.

er than we imagined. Kim has an incredible network of vendors and helped us build a dream team that felt like the perfect fit for us. When a last-minute issue came up with my original hair and makeup team, Kim immediately went into problem-solving mode. She reached out to her trusted connections and quickly found me an incredible team that I loved. On the big day, she had everything organized to perfection (down to the last detail on her meticulous timeline) so we could relax and enjoy every moment. Beyond her professionalism, she is warm, genuine, and clearly pours her heart into caring for her couples. We could not recommend her more!

uild a celebration that was nothing short of a movie. Her long tenured relationships with vendors allowed for no gaps in planning and delivery. Thank you, Kim, for fostering an environment of trust, collaboration and seamless execution. I had always been someone who dreamed of eloping. After working with Kim, I wish we could plan a wedding together every year. 

at end of the night which was one of the main reasons we hired her. Always made an excuse for something. If we resent emails she would never be like so sorry I lost it - it would always be like your communication is not clear meanwhile she just misplaced an email. Had major issues the day of working with her. Was not able to do job.

ive, organized, and attentive to every detail. She made sure our vision came to life seamlessly and handled all of the behind-the-scenes logistics so we could truly enjoy the day. Her calm, professional, and kind demeanor kept us stress-free and confident everything was under control. Our wedding day went flawlessly thanks to her, and we couldn’t imagine it without her guidance and support. We highly recommend Olive and Rose to any couple looking for a coordinator who goes above and beyond!

d it was!). She handled every detail with thoughtfulness and care, kept us organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly leading up to and especially on the big day. She truly took the stress off our shoulders and allowed us to enjoy the process and be present. I can’t thank her enough for how hard she worked behind the scenes—it did not go unnoticed. She was professional, responsive, kind, and just on it. We genuinely don’t know how we would have done it without her. Highly, highly recommend!

questions and needs, and went above and beyond with recommendations, advice, and reassurance throughout the entire wedding process. She kept us on track and made the daunting planning process much more manageable and bite-sized. Day-of, Kim executed our vision so beautifully, everything was truly so perfect, there was never a moment where we had a concern over anything. The day went off effortlessly, and we were able to enjoy every moment - all because of Kim and Jacqueline’s coordination. Post-wedding, the one thing I genuinely miss about the process is having calls with Kim! She is an angel of a human, and we were so lucky to have her. If we had to plan our wedding all over again, we wouldn’t hesitate to do so with Kim!

e pleasure of working closely with Susy, and she was a big reason our wedding day went so smoothly and was stress-free. She coordinated with our vendors to ensure everything was perfectly organized and put together a detailed timeline that kept the day on track. Susy and her team set up all of my decorations beautifully, bringing my vision to life. I’m still smiling about how perfect everything was, and I couldn’t have done it without them! I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding—their services are top-notch :)

sy to work with. She took the time to really understand my vision for the day and made it clear that I didn't have to worry about a thing. On the big day, Kim was a calm and confident presence, coordinating everything seamlessly behind the scenes so I could focus on enjoying every moment. She managed all the details, from timing to vendor communication, and handled any issues that arose without me even knowing. I never once had to stress about logistics, and I was able to fully relax and soak in the joy of the day—something I honestly don’t think I could have done without her. Kim’s expertise, professionalism, and warm personality truly made our wedding day unforgettable. If you want someone who will handle everything with care and make your experience stress-free, I can’t recommend Kim and Olive & Rose Events enough! She’s a game-changer for any bride looking to truly enjoy their day.

e had a full-time planner. Not only did she respond to my initial inquiry in less than 24 hours, but after we hired her, she was there with us from day one, answering any questions we had on potential vendors or just general advice. She was also really flexible with timing when it came to our final meetings with our vendors. My husband and I live in San Francisco and would only be in Pittsburgh the first week of September for our final meetings, which was outside of the one-month mark for our wedding (October 26). Kim made sure she was able to attend those meetings, plus a meeting just the two of us to go over final details. On the day of the wedding, Kim and her team completely blew me away with their organization and attention to detail. From making sure everyone was exactly where they needed to be, down to assembling our cookie boxes and passing out glow sticks to our guests, I did not have to lift a single finger on my wedding day. Also, at the end of the night, she took care of tear down coordination and delivered all of our personal items to our suite. It was so amazing not having to worry about those details at the end of our wedding so we could continue to our after-party with our guests. If you want a stress-free wedding, hire Olive & Rose!!

r and more. From the moment we booked with her I knew we made the right decision. She is organized, patient, knowledgeable, quick at responding, and not to mention one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. I feel so blessed to have met her and to have worked with her. The month/a couple weeks leading up to the wedding is truly the most chaotic/stressful time in wedding planning, but having Kim on our side made such a difference. I had so many questions and concerns and she made us feel so comfortable and confident. And then when wedding day came she was just a text away when I needed help with something. Not to mention we had issues with our transportation at the end of the night and she went above and beyond and helped out to drive a couple people from the bridal party home. Trust me when I say this….. do yourself a favor and book with Olive and Rose Events!!! Thank you thank you thank you! We love you Kim :) Aubrey & Sam Nassan

t them sooner. I would advised reaching out asap to get as much help as you can! Kim and Kristy were amazing. They were friendly and really gave emotional support when needed. Kristy was so willing to pick up desserts and get miscellanies things when needed such as batteries for the polaroid. They created a perfect timeline and were so kind to also care for our emotional and mental state on our busy day. I'm so glad I choose to have Olive & Rose Events be a part of my wedding! Their organization skills, paying attention to key details and professionalism was fabulous.

e for advice on vendors and design in the year leading up to our big day. Her years of experience really showed as I asked for guidance on the design and flow of the wedding weekend. Not to mention when I told my vendors we were working with Kim they were all SO excited! Access to Aisle Planner made staying organized with the checklist and setting the layout of the event easy as well as let us keep up with the detailed timeline for the weekend that Kim set up for us. From the second the wedding weekend started, I didn't have to worry about a thing because I knew that Kim and her team had it under control. On top of that, Kim felt like family and having her there as a hype person and for hugs of love and support meant so much to us. We love you forever, Kim!

“month of coordinator”. Kim met with us in-person and virtually for months before to make sure we were on track and didn’t miss a single thing! She was able to give us vendor recommendations, has fabulous taste and experience-which gave us valuable opinions in the endless decisions wedding planning includes, and truly made the planning process so enjoyable. Our wedding day couldn’t have gone any better. Myself, husband and our families could be so relaxed and fully present throughout the day knowing we had Kim handling our timeline, vendor coordinations, and making our reception room/details an absolute dream. Hiring Kim was hands down my husband & I’s best decision in wedding planning and we could not recommend her and her team enough!!

onality, and handled everything with care. And we got that with Kim! From the minute we had our first call to the very last moments of the wedding night Kim was right there with us making sure we were her top priority. There would be no way we would have had nearly half of the fantastic vendors we ended up hiring (photographer, venue, florist, etc.) without Kim and her guidance. Thank you Kim for making our day a dream and making the planning process a fun, engaging and seamless experience for us! P.S. Small tidbit, we knew Kim was the one when we went to our multiple venue tours and EVERY vendor, event planner, etc. knew who she was and was happy to see her!

o needs a wedding planning bestie! xo

easy to talk to, quick to respond and they make sure you have a stress-free day. We utilized their month-of package for our wedding celebration and worked with Kristy who is a true delight!

they'd been to, and while we'd love to take all of the credit, much of this is due to the O&R team. From the beginning, Kim let us know that she would be on maternity leave and that Susy would handle the initial planning duties before Kim returned a few months later, and we felt like we gained two friends during the process. Their transitions were seamless, and there was clearly a lot of behind-the-scenes work that they did in order to make it so. We appreciated that Kim and Susy never made us feel silly for asking 'obvious' questions, gave great guidance without imposing their views, and most importantly, helped us to maximize our optimize our spending by pointing out opportunities to save money as well as the best value-added upgrades. My whole family got to know the team through the planning process, and I loved that they made all of us feel comfortable asking pre-wedding questions and knowing that somebody was looking out for us during the actual wedding itself. We could not recommend Olive & Rose more highly.

ping up with the Joneses" but Kim never made me feel like that-- in fact she appreciated my point of view and helped me see that what I was doing was enough. She really eased my anxiety! I would have gotten completely lost sorting through lists of vendors, but she helped me pick out some really amazing people which resulted in an amazingly smooth day of! She handled everything so calm, cool, and collected. My family who interacted with her all loved her. She is the sweetest. If you are tempted at all to use a wedding planner -- DO IT! Kim and her team are excellent!

so smoothly for my husband and me (we stayed on schedule the entire day). I truly cannot thank Kim and her team enough!

and I'm so glad I did. Kristy and Kim were super helpful, responsive, and professional. Kristy and her team ran our rehearsal and were there on the day of the wedding to ensure that everything went perfectly. They are consummate professionals who know this industry so well. I would recommend Olive & Rose to any bride who is on the fence. It is well worth the money to enjoy your day hassle free and without having to worry about the details.

rs, Kim was so incredibly helpful with providing me a list of vendors anytime I needed. Due to that, I was blessed with the perfect day and perfect team of people. I interviewed a few planners, but instantly felt comfortable with Kim. She made me feel like I was the only client she had throughout the whole process. I truly do not know how she does it. She is a MUST for your wedding. I didn’t have to worry about any vendor confirmations or coordination prior to the big day. The day of she made sure everything flowed perfectly. My goal was to have the least amount of questions presented to me on the day of my wedding and days leading up to it. Kim made that happen. Thank you so much! You made my day perfect!

ut whether or not you need a wedding planner because you do and it needs to be Olive & Rose.

ing our dream wedding vision come to life! Everything from our first meeting to right before walking down the aisle was seamless and made us feel so at ease. I HIGHLY recommend using Susy from Olive & Rose Events for your big day!

hought of all the little details that I would’ve never thought of. Kim was so sweet and really went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t be more grateful!

weeks before my wedding, right as I was starting to burn out on wedding planning. She pulled together a meticulous timeline, contacted every vendor and finalized any last minute details that were stressing me out, and provided essential encouragement in those final weeks. Susy is an amazing, genuine, sweet, and talented coordinator, and I was so grateful to be able to work with her. Unfortunately she got sick the week of my wedding and was no longer able to work the day of, but she SEAMLESSLY passed the baton to Shelby, who was absolutely incredible and managed our wedding rehearsal and wedding day with absolute perfection. The whole experience made me so glad that I had hired a coordinator from such a professional, established company, because I didn't have a single concern when Susy got sick that I would be left in the dark. Shelby stepped in and knew exactly what I needed, and on the wedding day my whole bridal party was so impressed with her - they were shocked that we hadn't been working with her for my whole engagement! I highly recommend Olive & Rose - they are simply the best!!!

always extremely professional, flexible, and willing to accommodate. We worked most closely with Susy of O&R and she was absolutely wonderful. For someone who already considers themselves organized, Susy was always there to handle the few things that were not even on our radar and/or essentially take over in the two weeks leading up to the wedding - I can't imagine having the time or mental capacity to have confirmed all the last min details without her. She was also eager to help with random details like procuring flowers for my hair from Trader Joes, figuring out how to get Aiellos pizza delivered late night, and recommending places to donate the food and florals after the wedding. Day-of she was right by my side making sure everything went off without a hitch, and thanks to Olive & Rose and our other great vendors, it did.

wedding planning process, so we knew we needed lots of help. We went with the full planning package and it was the best decision we could've made! We had our wedding at my family's cabin in Rockwood, PA. As a private venue, we had to bring in all of our vendors (including rentals). Susy helped us to find our wonderful vendors, kept them on track, made sure everything was to our liking, and made our dream a reality! The forecast didn't look great leading up to the wedding (our venue was primarily outdoors), so Susy came up with multiple rain plans just in case. She was so encouraging and truly went out of her way to make this the best day of our lives. Olive & Rose made sure that my family could fully enjoy the day and took care of all the details to keep things running smoothly. We have gotten so many compliments on our day, from the flowers, to the food, to my makeup, DJ, etc., and it is all thanks to Susy! She made everything possible and I cannot recommend Olive & Rose Events enough!!

room flip that the venue hadn't done before and a strolling reception. We talked to a few planners in the Pittsburgh area and as soon as we got off the phone with Kim we knew we were done searching! She knew the vibe we were going for immediately and made us feel really listened to right from the start. Kim is an incredible combination of thorough, knowledgeable, down to earth, and all-around good human. We were so delighted to get to know Susy during our wedding weekend as well – Kim and Susy were an incredible team and made sure that everything went seamlessly, and they were so sweet and fun with our families and guests. After the rehearsal pretty much everyone was like "I want to be friends with Kim and Susy" and we couldn't agree more :) Olive & Rose made everything such a joy. Even when we were thrown some curveballs with the venue and other things, Kim was always ready to problem solve and keep things positive. I can't say enough about their team and recommend them to literally everyone & anyone.

throughout the process and she and her team (Morgan & Margaret) were AMAZING the day of our wedding. They set up everything perfectly and even better than I had imagined. Every time something came up, Kim and her team were there to help. During our outdoor ceremony, it started pouring down rain and the Olive & Rose team came running out with umbrellas for the wedding party. Their execution was flawless and at the end of the night, they had all of our decorations, leftovers, and gifts completely packed up in our designated vehicles. We were not missing a single thing. If you are looking for month/day of coordination so that you and your loved ones can enjoy your big day without stress, you will not regret hiring Olive & Rose Events!!

h more than that. When our venue unexpectedly cancelled 9 months before our wedding, I reached out to Kim (even though technically she wouldn’t be helping us out for another 7 months), and she was there to help me! Not to mention, she was always there to help with vendor recommendations along the way. I don’t know what we would have done in the last two months without Kim! I sent her about a million different rambling emails, and she always responded to every one. She was there to make sure all of the little moving pieces were all in place, especially because I was a hectic, anxious mess! She ran our rehearsal and was there to do whatever we needed on the wedding day. She even texted me the night before to let me know she could pick up waters because it was supposed to be really hot for our wedding day. I felt so much calmer and was able to enjoy my wedding day knowing that everything was in good hands. I seriously cannot recommend Olive&Rose Events enough!!!

the bridesmaids dress colors, and assisted with selection of suits for the groomsmen - our color pallet was amazing! She also provided vendor recommendations for any vendors we had left to select, which was so so helpful. Leading up to wedding day, Susy went above and beyond. I can't imagine how much work went in to putting our timeline together. And I know that our big day would have been a bumpy one without the Olive & Rose team! Forever thankful for Susy and Olive & Rose events for helping build the wedding of our dreams!

everything went well during our wedding day! She was wonderful. Can’t thank her enough.

ion was. Though I truly enjoyed the planning process, it was definitely stressful at times and Kim helped to alleviate all my stress throughout the entire planning process. As we got closer to our wedding date, she kept us on track with all of the final details and communicated with all of our vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page. I had zero stress the weekend of our wedding because I knew Kim had everything taken care of. Our wedding day went so smoothly and everything was more beautiful than I could have imagined! I would recommend Kim and Olive & Rose to anyone looking for someone to help plan their special day!

rfect fit for me. Kim was so helpful in the weeks leading up to the wedding and then a cool calm force on the day of. While I was busy enjoying the day she and her team were running around making sure everything was perfect. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for some help pulling off their vision for their big day!

ed to peruse the wedding vendors in January 2021, I reached out to the owner, Kim Allera. I was still figuring out a lot of main aspects, and wasn’t quite sure what I wanted, or if I even needed help. I already knew my ceremony site (Heinz Chapel) and reception site (Soldier and Sailors Memorial), so hard could it be? She was very helpful in breaking down the types of services her team could provide, and to get in touch at my convenience if I wanted to set up a consultation. Two months later, I finally admitted to myself that I truly could not even do this, even if I didn’t have a job in healthcare, and living 1,000 miles away in FL. And from that moment, wedding planning life became so much better! My full consultation was completed over telephone with Kim and my assigned coordinator, Susy Tveten. They had such enthusiasm and I could tell, even over the phone, that they enjoyed their work, and that this business wasn’t just a job, but a passion! Throughout the next several months, when I talked about Susy to friends and family, it wasn’t just “my wedding planner” but it was “My new friend Susy, who also happens to be my ANGEL wedding planner!” Susy was able to see my vision of a “comfortable, but classy wedding” and helped me through the milestones of the process. She understood the vibe I was looking for, and found additional elements to elevate the look, without sending my budget into the ground. If I had an idea, well ANY idea, Susy would compile all of the research. She provided several viable options, but ultimately she could predict which option I would likely be drawn to, or if I would just nix the thought all together. No request was too much for Susy! I could write more paragraphs singing Susy’s praises; from the welcome bags, to the invitations, to my funfetti cake request, to my crisis text messages (at suitable hours of course!), Susy was my miracle worker. She is an efficient, talented, hearting warming soul and professional to work with and I promise you will not be disappointed! And I’m happy to have found a new and amazing friend!

rs of pandemic life. From start to finish Kim helped us with so many aspects of our special day. She found us a perfect wedding venue that we never would have even considered. She kept us organized and focused on needed steps and worked hard to be our advocate for all partners. In addition to the normal wedding stressors of vendors and parent dynamics, she was a consistent and calming presence throughout all the changing pandemic rules and chaos. But specifically day-of the wedding (2020) and reception (2021) she was everything I wanted. Calm, organized, made sure every detail was in order and made it so my family, who normally would have been handling these tasks, were able to just enjoy the day. She laughed at all my bad jokes and made me feel like I could call her with any questions at any time. Cannot recommend Olive & Rose Events enough to couples either considering full wedding coordination or just day-of support. Thank you Kim!!!

dest, most helpful friend who always has the answer you need. The whole team was willing to do whatever it took to make sure our wedding was amazing. And, boy, was it. I had NO worries all day because I knew Susy was on it. Thank you to Olive & Rose. Kim, you have built a wonderful company and should be quite proud.

ith our new date. Prior to the reception, I had some trouble reaching two vendors about confirming rentals and Kim worked magic to get responses. She was incredibly organized and knew all of my details when we met. She also had great ideas to help me fill in some blank spots that I hadn't thought of. The day of the reception, our reception could not have happened without the Olive & Rose team. What might have been a very stressful morning was so easy because I knew I could trust Kim to take care of every detail and she absolutely delivered. Kim took my visions from paper and Pinterest and made them even better in real life. I highly highly recommend Olive & Rose!

and it was magical. She told me they are a MUST HAVE and to not wait long because they book fast! Well, I am SO FREAKING HAPPY I hired them because my wedding day/night was amazingly beautiful and it could not have happened without them. I had Mackenzie with me as my wedding coordinator and she helped with my final details leading up to the wedding and of course, was with me the entire day and night of my wedding as well to make sure everything ran smoothly. Mackenzie is the sweetest and is also extremely organized, professional, and calm. We had a few tough vendors that we were working with and she did not let me stress once throughout the process. Even at the very last moment, she was out grabbing more flowers and napkins for me and never missed a beat. Also, my venue included a room flip from ceremony to reception. Mackenzie made sure no detail was forgotten. I was truly amazed after coming back from taking photographs to see what she had done. I am so very grateful for Mackenzie and her team for working so hard to make sure my day was perfect. I honestly did not have to worry about a thing leading up to my wedding because I trusted that Olive & Rose Events was going to take care of it all. If you're on the fence about a wedding planner or coordinator, reach out to Olive & Rose! It will make your special day even that much more amazing because you will not need to stress about the small things! My friends and family really enjoyed working with Mackenzie and appreciated her patience, organization, and calm personality. My fiance and I are so thankful for you, Mackenzie! Thank you Olive & Rose Events!!!

g with them and looking at their Instagram that I had found the right team for me! Kimberly made payments easy and helped make our rehearsal run smoothly. Mackenzie answered my many many questions along the way and really helped give me peace of mind. I was a very diy bride and made many things myself, but I had no doubts that Mack understood my vision and would help bring it to life! Its safe to say that all thanks to Mack, I was completely stress free on the day of our wedding! Two last minute changes... 1. Two days before our wedding I found out that our hotel had to cancel due to air conditioning problems. Mackenzie answered my panicked phone call and helped me contact all of the vendors that needed to be contacted and made an updated timeline so I could still get the first look I wanted! 2. The day of our wedding... the forecast said rain, right at our ceremony time. Mackenzie called me, as I was getting my make up done, and talked me through the options I had for moving our ceremony inside. I had no worries that no matter where our ceremony was, she would help make it everything I dreamed of! Grateful does not even describe how I feel for having the Olive & Rose team as part of our special day!