Dedicated to Fashioning an Extraordinary Event
$2,499 starting price
Olean, Buffalo, Erie & Surrounding Areas
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Christina Collins
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Olean, NY, Southern Tier Event Planning is a company that caters to wedding rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions. They will labor over the logistics so you and your partner can focus entirely on your special day.
Southern Tier Event Planning understands that your wedding day is a testament to your unique love story. They will fine-tune the details and transform blank canvases into extraordinary environments that reflect your vision and personality. From designing your dream wedding ceremony to executing flawless details, they aim to make your wedding experience truly unforgettable.
Southern Tier Event Planning has crafted religious and non-religious ceremonies, civil unions, destination weddings, and eco-friendly celebrations. With their expertise in planning weddings and corporate events, STEP Events has established a reputation for excellence throughout Western New York, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas. They take pride in offering comprehensive services tailored to your needs and look forward to working with you.
Woman-owned Business
+5 years in business
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Christina Collins
Owner
Every single day, I dedicate my work to ensure that every couple is blown away by the details that make their day one-of-a-kind.
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5.0
out of 5.011 reviews
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STEP Events, led by Christina, receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Christina's seamless organization, communication skills, and ability to bring each couple's unique vision to life are highly praised. Clients commend her for ensuring a stress-free planning process, flawless execution on the wedding day, and adept problem-solving abilities that keep events running smoothly. With professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for her clients' satisfaction, Christina and her team at STEP Events come highly recommended as reliable, efficient, and dedicated wedding planners.Review photos
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Kaitlyn A
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5.0
8/29/2024
I booked Christina/STEP a little over a year out from my July 2024 wedding. In our initial meeting together, she spent well over an hour going through her services, what each package covered, thoroughly answering all of my questions, and patiently listening to me as I rambled on about the vision I had for my "music festival" themed wedding.
I ultimately booked her for her "Deluxe" package, as my biggest worry for my wedding day was day-of coordination since we had so many moving parts and vendors. Despite this package only covering a month of coordination, Christina was still in constant communication with me throughout the entire year leading up to my wedding. She responded in a timely manner to all of my emails, answered all questions in great detail, and even nailed down my food vendor for me very early on in the process.
She was so organized and amazing at helping me figure out logistics, gave me great recommendations for other vendors I ended up using, and worked well with all the vendors I booked for the wedding. She was totally professional in handling any conflict that arose and great at coming up with solutions for things that I couldn't figure out.
Leading into wedding month, despite being 9 months pregnant, and then giving birth ~2 weeks before my day, she was STILL tentative to my needs, answering emails and texts in timely manner, and reaching out to vendors to further coordinate things. I couldn't believe what a super hero she was!!!
On the day of my wedding, she and her team handled everything for us down at the park where our wedding was held-- making sure vendors set up in the correct spots, that flowers and cupcakes and such were delivered on time, that our signage and other small details were put out where they needed to be, etc. I didn't have to worry about a single thing on my big day!
Throughout the wedding, she made sure to keep an eye on when things needed restocking, checked in on me consistently to make sure I didn't need anything, made sure our guests were taken care of, periodically put our wedding cards away so nothing would happen to them and a put out any small fires that came up throughout the night. Her team was just as amazing, and also helped out with all of the above!
Ultimately, I have 0 complaints about working with Christina/STEP! I could not have possibly pulled off my wedding day without her and I can't thank her enough!
I cannot stress enough how great it is to have a wedding coordinator, even if just for the day of our wedding! It takes so much stress away from you so that you can relax and enjoy the day with your friends, family, and new spouse! If you're on the fence about whether you need a wedding planner, I would recommend at least sitting down with Christina for a consultation. You'd be surprised at how much you don't even think about when you're doing it alone, and she covers ALL the bases!
If it's in your budget, a wedding coordinator is a MUST and if you're in the WNY area, I HIGHLY recommend STEP!!! Thank you again, Christina!
response 08/30/2024
Kaitlyn! 🥹 Thank you so much for this amazing review! It truly means the world to me tha...
t you took the time to share your experience, and in so much detail! It was a joy working with you from the very beginning, and I'm thrilled that our planning and coordination helped bring your vision to life. Your "music festival" themed wedding was such a blast to plan, and I'm so glad I got to be part of it!
Thank you for trusting STEP with your big day and for recommending our services to others! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!
- Christina (Owner of STEP Events)
Ally W
5.0
12/30/2024
We can’t thank Christina at STEP Events enough! From start to finish, she made our wedding planning stress-free and fun. We had a lot of concerns — from sticking to our budget to keeping everything on track — but Christina handled it all flawlessly.
Christina kept us organized, communicated quickly, and made sure our timeline and vendors all worked seamlessly. On the big day, we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves because she took care of every detail.
If you want a wedding planning team that’s professional, responsive, and really knows how to bring your vision to life, STEP Events is the way to go!
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Bri H
5.0
12/30/2024
I can’t say enough good things about Christina and Southern Tier Event Planning. The biggest win for me was how stress-free everything was. I’m busy, and I didn’t want to spend my time micromanaging every detail. Christina took care of everything, from finding the perfect venue to handling all the vendors, and kept me updated just enough so I felt in control without being overwhelmed. It was the perfect balance.
What really impressed me, though, was how she took the time to understand what we actually wanted. Our event felt uniquely ours—no cookie-cutter ideas or forced themes, just something that really reflected our style and values.
And when things inevitably went off-script (because, let’s be real, they always do), Christina stayed cool and handled everything. She solved problems on the fly, which meant I didn’t have to. It was so refreshing to work with someone who could roll with the punches and still pull everything together.
If you’re looking for an event planner who’s efficient, easy to work with, and genuinely cares about making your event amazing, Christina’s your person. Highly recommend!
response 12/30/2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was such a pleasure working with you, and I’...
m so glad to hear that your event felt truly unique to you. My goal is always to take the stress off my clients while ensuring everything is perfectly aligned with their vision, and I’m so happy that we found that perfect balance. It means the world to me that you felt supported and heard throughout the process. Thank you again for your trust and kind words—I’m so grateful to have been a part of your special event!
Alison S
5.0
12/19/2024
Christina was wonderful to work with! I've been a designer in the floral industry for almost 20 years and have experience working with many wedding planners, and by far Christina is one of the best! She was extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, professional, yet still fun to work with. Because of her expertise, it allowed for the wedding planning process to run smoothly and efficiently. Her ability to correspond with both the client and myself as the vendor allowed more time for me to concentrate on important details behind the scenes. She was also very creative and was always one step ahead in the planning process. My favorite part of working with Christina was her calm and easy demeanor throughout the entire planning process. She's so easy to talk to, and I would highly recommend her to anyone starting their wedding planning journey.
response 12/19/2024
It's always such a pleasure working alongside you, and I truly appreciate your kind words....
Your expertise and collaboration made the planning process even more enjoyable. I’m so glad we were able to work together to create something amazing!
Vanessa H
5.0
12/19/2024
Simply amazing! Every penny was absolutely worth it. Christina and her team at STEP Events turned our wedding vision into reality in ways we never thought possible. From the very beginning to the last dance, they made sure every detail was taken care of. Thanks to them, we were able to truly be guests at our own wedding, just as Christina advises. We felt completely at ease and stress-free, knowing we had the best planners behind us.
Any issues or questions that came up with other vendors were handled seamlessly behind the scenes, so we never had to worry. If you’re on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, don’t hesitate—STEP Events is absolutely the way to go! Christina, we can't thank you enough. From the bottom of our hearts, we will be recommending you to everyone we know for years to come!
response 12/19/2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! It was an absolute joy to help bring your wedding visi...
on to life. We're thrilled that you were able to fully enjoy your day without any stress, knowing everything was in good hands. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean so much to us. We're so grateful to have been a part of your celebration, and we wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Becky S
5.0
12/16/2024
STEP helped me bring my vision board to life! After one meeting with Christina she understood my vision completely and knew all the right vendors to steer me towards to help bring my dream wedding to life. Pricing has definitely gone up in the wedding industry and Christina helped me organize what items were important to me to I could "splurge" in certain categories and not over spend in my budget OR compromise on what was important to me and my fiancé. Has a great portal that helped me stay on track with a checklist, and vendor payment which was also very helpful.
response 12/16/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly our pleasure to work with you and help...
guide you through the planning process. We understand how important it is to stay within budget while still having the wedding of your dreams, and we’re so glad that the portal and checklist helped keep everything organized and on track. Wishing you and your fiancé a lifetime of love and happiness! Congratulations again!
Nick D
5.0
6/29/2024
Christina is everything that you would ever need or want from a wedding planner. From the first meeting together it was clear she was very organized and experienced while also being very personable. She was always easy to contact when questions or concerns came up and always had a quick response / solution. Christina truly made our planning process as stress free as possible. We could not have asked for a smoother wedding day and it is all thanks to Christina and her team. We could not recommend her enough!
response 07/02/2024
Thank you so much Nick and Michelle! It was truly wonderful working with you both! I tru...
ly love what I do and I'm so glad it shows through in my work! Cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness! Christina- STEP Events
Michelle M
5.0
6/26/2024
Christina and team were a great resource as we planned our wedding and especially on our big day. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to STEP!
Lindsay M
5.0
10/30/2023
Christina Collins is a GOD SEND. One thing I knew from day 1 of wedding planning is that I needed a coordinator’s help. One of my friends insisted I book with Christina and I could not have made a better decision for our day. I decide to go with STEP’s month-of coordinating package and it was so SO worth it. Not only is Christina incredible at what she does, but she also has THE sweetest personality. Throughout my entire wedding day as the bride I had NO stress- none whatsoever. Any issue that might’ve come up, Christina handled it in secret without having to involve me in any decision making. As a girl who’s been in a ton of weddings, I have seen how stressful things can get first hand, not to mention all of the other emotions that you’re flooded with that day. I can honestly say I was able to take it all in and feel every beautiful moment because I had someone like Christina to handle everything else for me. She helped me plan out so many things from the seating chart to the signature drinks, to the layout of the entire venue, the timeline of it all, and all the little things you don’t even think about. As someone who is horrible at making decisions, it was so relieving to have someone like Christina to help and encourage me without making me feel like I had to stick to any norms or like I had to make any quick decisions without taking time to think them through. Another thing I loved about Christina is that she was so personable and took the time to learn the names of my family members and a bunch of the bridesmaids and groomsmen too. My entire bridal party loved her and we had 10 bridesmaids and 13 groomsman! If you’re looking for an awesome coordinator- look no further than STEP Events!!!! You will not regret it!!
Abril M
5.0
10/19/2023
Christina was amazing from start to finish of the planning process. She stayed in contact with my vendors and reached out to them when I had any questions. She was easy to reach whenever I had a question or concern. She made the planning process easy and stress free. On the day of the wedding she was able to quickly think of a plan b when there was unexpected rain. Her quick and creative thinking truly saved the day. She has continued to help me after the wedding with bouquet preservation as well as any other questions I’ve had. Not only is she an amazing wedding planner but overall an amazing person! You can truly tell she loves what she does!!!
Larissa S
5.0
9/23/2023
Christina was AMAZING every step of the planning process for us. I feel like she exceeded every expectation I had about a planner. The stress of wedding planning would have been overwhelming without the help of Christina. On wedding day, Christina and her team made sure everything ran perfectly. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect and it couldn’t have happened without S.T.E.P. I cannot recommend this company enough!
Anyone on the fence about a planner, I’m here to tell you, it’s well worth it!
response 09/25/2023
Thank you so much Larissa! It was an absolute pleasure planning with you and Joe! Wishing...
you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
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