Southern Tier Event Planning

Her attention to detail and calm, professional approach helped bring our vision to life perfectly. One of my favorite parts of working with her was the client portal- it kept everything in one place, from vendor info to timelines and payments. The checklist was a total game changer! It broke everything down into easy, manageable steps and helped us stay on track without ever feeling overwhelmed. Christina truly went above and beyond every step of the way, and I can’t imagine planning our wedding without her guidance and expertise. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your day as much as you do, STEP Events is the way to go!

d so many moving pieces including multiple vendors, last-minute changes, and a million little details, and Christina handled everything seamlessly. One of the biggest reliefs was not having to worry about paying or coordinating with vendors on the wedding day. Christina was proactive in following up with everyone, confirming details, and making sure timelines were airtight. Instead of fielding calls and questions, we got to actually enjoy our day. She thought of things we never would have, kept us organized, and made sure every detail was handled from the ceremony setup to the reception flow. We always felt like she was five steps ahead, anticipating what we needed before we even realized it. If you are on the fence about hiring a planner, do it and hire Christina. The peace of mind alone is worth it. Because of her, we were able to truly be present, soak up the joy, and trust that everything was taken care of. It was the best decision we made for our wedding.

s. I got married in Ellicottville, NY, and not being local, I had no idea where to start when it came to finding reliable vendors. Christina completely took that stress off my plate and connected me with amazing local vendors who were professional and truly aligned with the style and vibe I was looking for. What stood out most to me was how well she listened. I came to her with a vision and a Pinterest board full of ideas, and she really took the time to understand what I was hoping to create. I also appreciated that she offered thoughtful guidance and suggestions to help make everything cohesive and realistic. Her advice was always helpful, and I truly felt like she was invested in making my day everything I hoped for. In the end, our wedding felt exactly like us. It was personal, meaningful, and beautifully executed thanks to Christina’s talent, professionalism, and genuine care. If you’re planning a wedding, especially from a distance, I cannot recommend Christina with STEP Events highly enough.

eeping 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!

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!

s 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.

eginning 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!

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.

ge 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!

g 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!

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!!

enever 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!!!