Wanderlust Weddings and Events LLC

soon as we met Ali and her sister Sam that Wanderlust would be our team. Ali and her assistant Taylor were wonderful from the very start, but it was March 2020 and 7 weeks before our wedding that things got crazy and the unimaginable happened….COVID hit and the world shut down. Because we had almost everything done at this point, my husband and I decided that we were going to have the wedding we planned even if it meant delaying until all restrictions were lifted. Ali was committed to making sure our dream wedding happened. She helped us move the wedding and all of our vendors three times (except one vendor on the last move, but she found us an even better one!). We could not have done it without her. When the wedding finally happened (2 years 5 days and 4 dates later), it was absolutely perfect. Everything went according to plan and looked exactly how I envisioned it. Ali and Taylor had me fill out multiple questionnaires with all kinds of questions that I would have never thought of, but they all had a purpose, which was giving us our dream wedding. Ali and Taylor were incredibly organized the day of the wedding. We have no idea if there was any chaos or crises because they handled everything. Guests continue to tell us and our parents that they have never been to a wedding as organized with every detail addressed as our wedding. My husband and I attribute this to Ali, Taylor, and the team at Wanderlust. I could give many specific examples of where they provided advice or suggested a specific vendor, but I don’t have enough space here. We can’t thank them enough and highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!!

dding day went off without a hitch! I couldn't imagine our incredible wedding day without all of her hard work. We are so appreciative of her and the Wanderlust team and couldn't recommend these gals enough!

unheard of. This was due to Hillary doing such a great job and thinking of everything. We got to enjoy our beautiful ceremony and reception while Hillary and Sam took care of all the set up, and mad sure everything ran smoothly. I could not imagine a more perfect wedding and would recommend Hillary and Wanderlust to anyone looking to put on a great event.

h and it was SUCH a good decision! Ali and her team made our day absolutely perfect, from beginning to end. The timeline alone was a huge help and then they contacted all of the vendors to coordinate the day (soooo helpful)! The month leading up to the wedding they made it so I had nothing to worry about. Then when the big day came, I knew they had everything under control. Not to mention when I walked into the ballroom, they made all of my decor dreams come true! I tear up just thinking about it! If you are even thinking about working with this amazing team, I cannot recommend them enough. It was a pleasure working with them and if we ever have another big event, you can bet we will be calling them again!! Thank you so much Wanderlust! We love you!!! Xoxo Katie and Ryan

, although to be honest if I had to plan another wedding, I would hire them to plan the whole thing! Our full day of team, including Renee, Hillary, and Sydnie handled all vendor coordination, set up, and tear down and truly made the vision I created come to life. I can't thank them enough for being there and allowing me to focus on the important part of the day, getting married and celebrating with our friends and family!

so unbelievably quick to respond with an answer and we very much appreciated this as we went through the planning process. The girls offered far more than day of coordination and were always so willing to provide help and advice well before the day of. My husband and I said over and over the weeks leading up to the wedding thank goodness for the Wanderlust team keeping us organized! Ali, Rudy and Taylor helped make our day magical in so many ways. From set up to tear down to sticking to our timeline, they took the stress away from my husband and I coordinating the day and working with the rest of our dream team of vendors. Rudy was even there at our rehearsal to help ensure things ran smoothly so that we would be all set for the ceremony. Our families couldn’t say enough good things about the Wanderlust team and how helpful and accommodating they were! We appreciate you ladies so much! We highly recommend Wanderlust for all of your event coordination needs!

s like crafting a timeline and coordinating set-up / tear-down with vendors, but also with easy-to-overlook things like reviewing our rental list to ensure we had the correct number of linens for every possible contingency and avoided renting items that would prove superfluous. They remained in consistent contact as things were completed, stepping up to handle tasks that we at first felt overwhelmed with, leaving us with nothing to do on our wedding day but to enjoy the moment. In short, they were well-organized, detail-oriented, and ready and swift in handling any of our questions and concerns. We couldn't imagine having had a better day, and we certainly couldn't imagine having had such a day without the tireless efforts of Wanderlust! Highly recommended.

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ng to jump in for our final attempt! Ali was super communicative throughout the planning process, offered recommendations for any vendors we were missing, and Sam, Renee and Taylor were present day-of to make sure our wedding was absolutely perfect. They took all of our decor and built a stunning reception, all while making sure everything was on time and guests were happy! Our wedding was nothing short of magical thank you to the Wanderlust team. If you are considering a planner - book Wanderlust!!

while living out of state was going to be difficult, however, Wanderlust provided me with incredible references and suggestions all throughout the process. Even during their busiest times, Ali would always answer my questions in a timely manner. And I was in love with all of their organization with planning documents and timelines. Our wedding day ran smoothly thanks to the Wanderlust team. Their attention to detail is spectacular – everything I envisioned in my mind came to life on my wedding day. My husband and I are so grateful for all of their hard work. We would recommend Wanderlust to anyone planning a wedding!

nd everything was returned and packed into cars at the end of the night! Ali was also super positive and helpful! I would highly recommend!

rs but she always answered and gave me peace of mind. We booked Wanderlust in 2019 and just had our wedding in September of 2021. So we planned with them for many months. It was great to always have someone on our team. They were always there throughout the planning process: offering vendor suggestions, countless meetings, or just a person to bounce ideas off of. Between the rehearsal and the day of the wedding Sam really helped to keep everything on track. On the day of the wedding Ali showed up to the cabin we all got ready in and she took all of our clothes, personal items back to the hotel and put them in my mom's hotel room. This was a huge stressor for me and she made it completely seamless. I don't know what I would have done without Wanderlust Team on my side. Since the wedding is over I am missing the contact with Ali because not only was she part of the wedding planning team but she became a friend to me.

e my day go by so smoothly and decorated my venue to my exact vision!

derlust! Ali, Hilary, and Rachel were our team! We could not thank this team enough for their incredible dedication and support for our evening. I am a planner and an organizer, and they executed everything for me, better than I could have ever imagined! I always joke that my fatal flaw is thinking that people can read my mind. This team did exactly that, and predicted needs/wishes of mine I didn't even know I had! They assisted us through our final walkthrough and set-up with our venue, coordinating all of our vendors so we did not have to worry about it, set-up and tear-down of our decor and dessert table, and emotional support along the way! Their team approach is extremely well organized and executed. It allows you to trust and feel comfortable with whichever planner or assistant is supporting you throughout the day, or at any given moment. The morning of my wedding, I was messaging Ali with a mild mishap as the power went out shortly after we started getting ready. Without even asking, she already contacted multiple places to see if we could use their space to get ready! Hilary and Rachel wrapped up our night for us so well that we did not have to worry about a single thing in the evening, except drinking, dancing, and heading out. We honestly could not have had such a smooth and successful day without them. Words are not enough.

had worked with Sam and Ali on multiple occasions. We hired Wanderlust for day of coordination. From the very beginning, we had phone calls to discuss our wedding and Wanderlust provided excellent recommendations on vendors for transportation, invitations, signage, calligraphy, and music. Sam stuck with us through the pandemic, as we postponed and rescheduled our wedding for a year later. She was one of the first people to reach out to us and apologize for the circumstances surrounding our wedding and reassure us that they would be here for us when we rescheduled. As wedding planning started to pick up again a year later, Sam was there to schedule phone calls and walk throughs with our other vendors and communicate all the important details. Our wedding was unique in that we had to coordinate EVERYTHING. The venue did not come with anything so we had to bring in every single element, from napkins and trashcans to tents and lighting. Sam always put my mind at ease and never made me feel like it was the most giant undertaking of all time. She handled everything that came our way with grace and was always excellent at articulating our needs to our vendors. She and her team spent much more time and energy on our wedding than was expected and they never made us feel like it was a burden. The day ended up running absolutely smoothly and flawlessly. Sam made sure everything was just how we wanted it and her team was at our venue all day making sure everything was ready for our arrival. I would hire Wanderlust a million more times if I could and I would recommend their day of services to anyone and everyone who is getting married or planning a big event. Working with Wanderlust was the biggest blessing!

endor and venue recommendations along the way. Thanks for handling all my questions and keeping me stress free! We decided to do a small ceremony and reception and then the larger reception this summer. Ali reached out months in advance letting me know she would no longer be available on our day because she was expecting. She introduced me to Taylor and was still available throughout the new (5th) planning process. Taylor took care of my hundreds of texts and questions with great recommendations as well. I didn’t give her much to go off of except “we want it to be a fun party”. Taylor and Rudy made the barn look perfect, still wedding-like, but the casual vibe I wanted. They set everything up and cleaned/packed everything up at the end of the night and my husband and I enjoyed the full day, stress-free. I highly highly highly recommend having a coordinator for your wedding, no matter how big or small, and these girls are the ones you want. Thank you guys so much for everything the past 2 years!!

and I were blown away by the level of guidance they gave us through the rebooking our vendors. After over a year of waiting, our perfect day arrived and everything was executed flawlessly by the Wanderlust team. It was truly beyond our wildest dreams, and IT WAS EXACTLY HOW I ENVISIONED IT. We booked an industrial loft space that required several vendors from tablecloths to silverware. In total, we probably had 10-15 vendors, and WL supported us in so many ways from sending emails to backing us up when vendors weren't very responsive. I'd send a text, and Sam and Ali were right there with their thoughts! Their knowledge of the wedding industry gave us so much confidence because I'd never planned a wedding before and although I had the vision, I had no idea how to make it happen. Sam and Ali did that for me. It's been nearly a week since my wedding, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about how beautiful and stress-free the whole day was. Both of our families and friends have commented that Sam and the WL team were so professional and ready to answer any questions. The team is the perfect blend of incredibly detail oriented, confident, professional, but also so calm and laidback at the same time. I wish we could go back and experience the day all over again, but I'd never plan an event without Sam, Ali, and the WL team. You're welcome in advance!!

icating well and really making sure they understood what I was looking for! They have tons of helpful documents and easy ways to edit the documents where all parties can view them and make changes if necessary. From there, Renee took over and I cannot say enough great things about her. Almost every single family member plus my husband kept saying how she absolutely killed it with the coordination the entire day. She was so incredibly sweet, patient and kind the entire day and the rehearsal. She kept a very cool and calm demeanor which was a huge relief. She fed me (the Bride) crackers and cheese, which was so sweet and NOT in the contract, haha! We were running a few minutes behind, I didn't even have a watch or clock near me and she had come back to tell me she communicated to the DJ that we were pushing everything 10 minutes back. She was on top of everything. I received ONE vendor text from the Limo driver letting me know he was outside. One! The entire day. I was able to drink, get ready and hang with my bridal party while she coordinated all the drop offs, set ups etc. She made the impossible, possible. She was there to meet us at the venue and made sure the limo driver dropped us at the appropriate spot, took our bags and helped direct the bridal party the entire first half of the reception. I did not have one hiccup (*that I know of!) and I know it was because of her AND Melissa! Melissa had the reception looking absolutely phenomenal and she was so kind and willing to do anything. I know she had more of a behind the scenes role and her and Renee clearly worked so well together so I want to make sure Melissa receives the praise as well! Thanks ladies! I wasn't sure if I needed a wedding coordinator and was a bit hesitant but I cannot stress this enough: if you are wondering if you need one... YOU DO. YOU NEED WANDERLUST FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY. I would give them 500 stars if I could. Thank you so much for helping our big day to be absolutely perfect. I will be forever grateful!

ons/offer advice and always responded very quickly. On the day of our wedding Hilary, Renee and Taylor were on top of everything and quickly resolved any issues we ran into. Overall our wedding day went very smoothly and we are very grateful for the part Wanderlust played in it.

more dedicated team working to make everything happen. In all the swirling chaos that is wedding planning, they get sh*t done! I truly felt like I was their only client on the planet and that our wedding meant as much to them as it did to us. I had such piece of mind and a calmness that came over me on our wedding day knowing these ladies were by my side. I could not love them more and highly recommend to any bride looking for a wonderful experience.

from helping us selecting the vendors, accompanying us to the vendor meeting for designs / setup / food tastings to just always being there for any and all the wedding help we ever needed. The entire Wanderlust team was truly professional throughout. We 100% relied on them for effectively communicating with our vendors, resolving logistical issues and representing our client needs, which unsaid was always on top of their priority list. Wedding planning is a stressful process, much more amplified by the ongoing covid crisis. It was absolutely worth to have planners as committed as Wanderlust on our team. Their experience in the industry, vendor contacts and practical tricks and tips simplified a lot of decisions for us prior to the big day, especially when we had to deal with the reduced guest count. All of our hard work culminated into a even bigger success with a smooth wedding reception and ceremony. We could enjoy our key moments the day-of because the Wanderlust team (Ali, Sam and Taylor) was diligently working behind the scenes through the setup and teardown!!! If you’ve just started with your wedding planning or plan to get into one soon, Wanderlust is the way to go!!! It’s a value for money investment to make sure you’re only making memories and nothing else. We are glad to have taken this right decision for our time, not only to have found the perfect wedding planners but good friends to hang out with ❤️

ur day and decided to hire their team for day of coordination. I was honestly expecting/wanting someone to assist with timelines, and set up/tear down of all of our items we purchased. Ali went above and beyond that through 3 postponements (thanks COVID 🙃) and 2 years of planning (and changing my mind on 400 things) She helped me with EVERYTHING. From making decor decisions that made sense, to hooking us up with literally the most amazing team of vendors you could imagine, to finding a last minute DJ because our original wasn’t the best fit- you name it, she helped. every.single.step. of the way. She answered late night texts, phone calls, emails. She reached out to unresponsive vendors for me to make sure our last minute nerves were settled. She built a perfect timeline. She was AMAZING. I know a lot of brides think they can handle planning a wedding alone, but it really gets overwhelming so quickly. There’s nothing we’d change about how perfect our wedding was, and I 1000% owe that to Wanderlust and their team. If you’re on the fence even a little bit- HIRE THEM. Not only did we get to enjoy every second of our wedding without having to stress about one thing, but so did our family and bridal party. Worth every single penny.

ed I became at the tiny task of sending out save the dates and I could not be more thankful to her for that because not long after, COVID entered the chat. Ali (who was my main point of contact in the beginning) was there every step of the way as our plans slowly but sure began to change (and as I slowly but surely began to have a mental breakdown). She immediately put together and e-mail stacked with alternate locations and ideas. She offered constant reassurance and support and when we had to change our plan and date she was SO accommodating to that! As the date grew closer I met Hillary who was equally just as awesome (and super crafty and creative)! I had found some old mirrors for decor at a thrift shop and Hillary wrote out our menu items and a welcome sign (RIP) that were to die for - I still haven’t been able to bring myself to remove the menu items she wrote. Long story short-ish both of these ladies were absolutely amazing and essential to how incredible our weekend turned out (that’s right..I said weekend, not just just the one day but the whole weekend). They came and set up our entire pavilion - I handed them a mass amount of boxes and decorations and offered the minimum amount of input and let them do whatever they wanted and they absolutely crushed it - it was beautiful and everything I had envisioned! And when the bar tending service had ended and we were still partying, the gals stepped in and continued bar tending for us so things didn’t get too out of hand - they really are a Jack of all trades! IF you are looking for or are on the fence about using an event planning service (even for a non wedding event - which ours basically ended up being) I can’t recommend this team enough! They are a constant source of support, guidance, an unbiased opinion (because let’s face it - there are a LOT of opinions when you’re planning a wedding) and they’re always in your corner with your best interest at heart. I know I couldn’t have done it without them.

ylor were extremely professional throughout, assisting us over email while finding vendors, attending site visits with us, and increasingly taking over day-of timeline details as the big day approached. They helped think of lots of small details we would have never considered, and coordinated the background logistics perfectly on the big day. Thank you so much!

t their job!) You need someone who works for YOU and you alone making sure everything turns out exactly the way you want and fixes any and all problems that you don’t even know happen because they take care of it! We had a small ceremony on our 4th(!) date. We postponed from May 2020 to December 2020 to May 2021 and moved up to March 12, 2021 (our 10 year dating anniversary!). Just because it was small does not mean that their job was too! I am a florist and have become great friends with Ali and Sam over the years. Every wedding we do together, I know that all of the details are going to be taken care of! There are a lot of planners in Pittsburgh, not all of them deliver on the quality and learned experience of work but Wanderlust does!! They found a videographer for us hours before our ceremony (a last minute gift to us from a great boss and friend!), brought a napkin for our cake cutting set because I never thought about that, came through on so many small details that I didn’t think of, were there for us every step of the way through reschedules always answering any and all questions and listening to all of my thoughts, they picked up Olive Garden for us, signed our marriage license as witnesses, Sam held my bouquet for me, and much more honestly! Having a planner is 1000% worth it for peace of mind if not for any other reason. But the reasons are endless! Ali and Sam are the sweetest and most helpful ones for the job! We love you both!! ❤️

ion package when our reception was planned at Noah’s Event Venue. Soon after that decision, we were faced with the bankruptcy and pandemic challenges that caused 3 venue changes, a relocation of cities, and rescheduling almost all of our vendors. Ali remained a consistent help through the whole process and was so much more than a day of coordinator! She was extremely helpful and quick to reply to any questions I had. My wedding day was absolutely stress free because I knew Ali and Taylor had everything under control. There was even a major ice mishap with our bartenders and I was not made aware of the issue until days after the wedding. I appreciate everything that Wanderlust did to assist me in making my wedding the most perfect day, and I cannot recommend them enough!!

port. When the big day came, Ali and Sydnie went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect. At the end of the evening, I cried. Not because anything was wrong. But because my dream wedding came together in the middle of a pandemic send i owe a huge piece of that to Ali and Sydnie. Just a few things I want to brag about: -We literally stayed on schedule ALL WEEKEND -Personable & family friendly. Our families are still talking about Sydnie and Ali. -Ali went above and beyond to make sure that my vision came alive. -They provided A1 planning resources that made everything easy I could not be more grateful for these girls. You gained supporters for life. My family enjoyed the wedding, liked he good, and LOVED Wanderlust! We are forever grateful and hope to work with you in future.

d to day of and month of. They didn't skip a beat and they were ready to help me in any way I needed. They were so helpful leading up the wedding giving you everything you needed to plan out the day and set up with them. The day of the wedding was completely stress free. They handled absolutely everything and checked on me to make sure I had everything I needed to if they could do anything else for me. I highly recommend them!!!

ng for our daughter which was enjoyed by all. This planning process included using a venue that had never before hosted a wedding. With the help of their trusted vendor partners we were able to host a perfect evening for friends and family. Ali even helped us work with the photographer to ensure that folks who could not safely travel or attend participated via livestream. The team conducted themselves professionally, patiently, thoughtfully and most importantly kindly. They thought of every detail and brought so much wisdom to the planning process. When you factor in all the time and individual attention Ali devoted as our full scale planner and all the wonderful vendors to whom she referred us it was worth every dollar. Words cannot fully express how much we treasure their help.

dding, and planning a very last minute 2020 vow ceremony and party. Newly engaged couples or brides without a planner - do yourself a favor and contact Wanderlust ASAP. The team of ladies wear so many hats, take care of so much during the planning and execution, and removed so much stress and decision-making from my family, my husband, and I. I will hire Wanderlust for all future parties, too. Their creativity, ideas, helpful tips, and more, made the vow ceremony & wedding shower SO special. Thank you, Wanderlust!

ecommendations. The wedding documents they provided early in the process helped me tremendously with planning- so many things I hadn’t even thought about! Ali offered support and guidance with all of the changes Covid threw our way. They made sure our day ran smoothly from everything from set up to tear down. I can’t speak highly enough about this group! My husband and I have said several times since the wedding that this was some of the best money we spent. It was so nice to relax and enjoy the day while leaving the details to them! Thanks again for everything! ❤️

friend. Don’t be fooled the by the phrase “day-of” coordinator- with Wanderlust that really means “month-of,” or any time you want to call and completely overhaul your plan! Once things changed and I realized I needed more help, Ali helped me come up with a plan B, C, D, and E (not an exaggeration). The restaurant restrictions essentially required Ali and Hillary to create every last detail from the ground up in my back yard, and they made my whole wedding experience spectacular. Thank God we’re still working together for my reception next summer, or I’d certainly have separation anxiety!!

ll the important details and knowing I was in trusted hands with tips and suggestions. I really appreciated being able to have my family and I relax and be at ease knowing that Sam and her crew were behind the scenes ensuring things went smoothly the day of the wedding!

wn to mankind repeatedly for the past few weeks. I wanted to throw the towel in on NUMEROUS occasions and not have a wedding at all, where ultimately, I would have lost all of the money we have put into it. I was losing hope and all excitement, but Ali repeatedly talked me down off the ledge (I lost count of how many times). She dealt with my dozens of back-to-back texts about the whole situation with ease, empathy, and confidence. I know the *real* reason of marriage, but we all know so much more goes into that and she truly understood that guiding me through my emotions (therapist in your next life, Ali?), helping me pick a new date, assuring me it would all be OK, and that I was doing the right thing. Before the postponement, during my regularly scheduled wedding planning, she was there to answer my every question (dumb or not), she helped me with other vendors, brought my vision to life, and even attended other meetings with me since I was a clueless first timer. Even though I always wanted a wedding, I couldn’t really bring my vision to the forefront in a successful manner and she has helped through it all. I felt so safe, confident, and secure going into my original 4/4 date with her by my side and at the wheel knowing that everything was going to be perfectly orchestrated and myself and my family wouldn’t have to worry about a thing, which was my main objective. She has become more than just my planner/coordinator, she has become a friend. I have a few months until my rescheduled date, but now more than before, I know that I made the right choice with choosing Wanderlust to help me through the biggest day of my life…even if it is way later than anticipated.

the walkthrough, and finally the wedding - Wanderlust was hands on, attentive, and there for every aspect! Supportive, creative, detail oriented, and confident - Your day is truly cared for with Wanderlust as your lead.

et, what could she possibly have to say? They both have been so efficient in their communication with me. They have always been there when I have a question, big or small. They are supportive and caring in their responses to my concerns with the possibility of postponement of our wedding due to the pandemic. I am so proud to call them my friends and so lucky to have them on my vendor team for my wedding. Having a planner in any capacity does wonders for your mental health. I could not ask for anyone to be more supportive than these two are! Hire them, you will not be disappointed!

nd Sam and her assistant took care of the day of!!! I did not have to worry about a thing! They took care of setting out our appetizers, cake, cookies, and cleaning up at the end so that my family didn’t have to. They took care of a million more things that I don’t even know about... because they told me not to worry! I will be forever grateful for everything they did. I truly cannot thank them enough. They are the friendliest, easiest, most hard working girls to work with and I would recommend them to everyone!! My husband and I are forever grateful!!!

at our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without them. I had been talking with Ali prior to getting engaged, and knew when I got engaged I wanted to hire them immediately , and it didn't take much to convince my Father that they were needed as well. After he met with the girls he agreed that it would be money well spent. I have heard so many stories of brides hiring someone because they were "inexpensive", but stressed out every day about phone calls not being answered, or emails not being returned...who wants to deal with that??? Throughout the planning process, anytime I emailed or texted Ali, Taylor, and Hillary, they got back to me in a timely manner 100% of the time. They calmed my nerves on days I felt panicked, and they always made me feel like a priority. I went into our wedding day feeling calm and collected, I trusted these women. To me, that's HUGE. My parents and our guests RAVED about Ali, Hillary and Taylor, and their professionalism, and their willingness to go above and beyond for us. They truly did just that. We will FOREVER look back on our special day, and remember what a big role these women played, and how much they helped me in more ways than one! They are by far THE BEST wedding coordinators in the Pittsburgh area, and I would HIGHLY recommend them!

! You two are an amazing duo!

cess got overwhelming and stressful. We selected the month of and day of package. Getting married at a venue where you need to bring in EVERYTHING but tables and chairs made hiring a wedding planner critical. She has a vast knowledge and relationships with a number of venues, florist, caterers, dj, etc... around the city. There was never a time I didn’t text or email Ali that she didn’t respond within the hour. On the day of our wedding she arrived early and was very present all day! She was calming force I needed before walking down the aisle. I would HIGHLY recommend Ali and the whole Wanderlust team if you need a little extra help planning your event. She has a variety of packages available to help best meet your budget and your planning needs. Getting married or planning an event, you NEED Wanderlust!

corative details leading up to the big day. Ali is very organized and pays close attention to detail, I felt so relieved and stress-free knowing I had her help! When I had a few issues with my venue pop up last minute, Ali was so quick to resolve them, allowing me to not worry and just enjoy the weekend. Ali and her assistant Joey did an amazing job the day of our wedding, I cried tears of joy when I saw the reception space for the first time. She truly saw my vision and made the venue more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. I couldn’t have made a better decision in hiring Wanderlust for my wedding. You can’t put a price on your sanity for the most special day of your life and I’m so incredibly thankful I had the Wanderlust ladies so my husband and I could enjoy our day!

texts and emails within minutes and was always able to give me an answer. She was always on top of everything and so organized! I could not have done it without her! She was always there to help with anything I needed. On the day of, she took care of all the behind the scenes work so that we were really able to enjoy our wedding day. I honestly can not thank these amazing women enough for making our day truly special. ❤️

y. Ali made sure the venue and set up was exactly how i envisioned (and even better than I thought it could look). She helped move everything along that day and ensured that it all ran smoothly. I did not have to worry about a single thing. She was so helpful with getting all of my stuff to venue, walking through each and every detail, making sure my mom and family did not have to worry at all. I seriously would not have had the most perfect wedding day if it was not for Wanderlust. Thank you so muchhhh and I highly recommend using them!

increased to full planning. They were more than willing to tackle the increased work that was needed in the short time frame. They listened to our vision and provided extremely helpful insight and recommendations. Our wedding day had a jammed packed timeline and Wanderlust made sure everything went seamlessly. My husband and I were able to enjoy the day with no stress because we knew that Wanderlust was working hard behind the scenes. We are so appreciative of all of the time and effort they put in to make our wedding so special! We highly recommend them!

hin hours or same day responses pretty much every time. She was soo helpful with all of my questions. We had a couple in person meetings with other vendors where she was able to take my whole vision from my head and somehow made come to life. During the actual day Sam and her assistant Hillary went above and beyond my expectations. From creating our timeline down to 5 minute increments, keeping us to it, being at the venue early in the am making sure all of these vendors set up was on point and correct , showing guests where to go , queuing the bridal party during the ceremony to even babysitting my nephew during dinner so all the family could enjoy it. They set up all of our personal items and neatly cleaned them all up and packed into our parents cars at the end of the night. Myself or anyone else in our families did not have to do a single thing during the day for set up to clean up. It was truly wonderful. I can’t not recommend them highly enough they made our day so seamless and stress free. For any bride thinking if you need a day of coordinator I would say it’s a no brainer is your venue does not provide one. Wanderlust was simply the best thank you so much! <3

gestions, and vendor meetings. She is also a very honest person, so my decisions were always narrowed down to the least amount of options to fit my vision. We also rented several items off of Wanderlust, which were great quality, priced right, and fit our look perfectly. Ali has a large network of vendors, which enabled us to rent the perfect stands for certain centerpieces. Not to mention, Ali is a tough broad! She literally birthed her baby and answered to my invitation meltdown, all within 24 hours. At three weeks postpartum, Ali was at my final floral meeting ready to tackle the final details for the wedding. Planning a wedding is stressful. However, hiring Wanderlust/Ali alleviated so much of my stress, frustration, and confusion, that I truly do believe I wouldn’t have been able to do it all without her... Actually I know that I wouldn’t have, because vendors would still be waiting on emails back. Wanderlust- thank you for playing such a large role in the best day of our lives! ❤️

ordinator for our wedding on September 7th. We started working together closely about 1-2 months out and she quickly understood all of my wedding visions! She was always available for any questions that I had and answered all emails extremely fast. A few weeks before our wedding, she met us for a walk through with the catering sales manager at our venue where she took note every detail of the wedding. She thought of things that would have never crossed my mind (seriously- we wouldn't have even had a cake stand if it wasn't for her reminding me!) The weeks leading up the big day, Sam took care of coordinating with all of the other vendors as well as creating our day of-timeline. These were both things that I would have never been able to do on my own! And finally, on the wedding day, she was the BEST! Sam & her assistant arrived on time and kept everything and everyone in line. She worked with the vendors and the bridal party throughout the entire day/night to make sure that everyone was OK. We didn't have to worry about a single thing, she made everything run smoothly and perfectly. Sam was a dream to work with- she kept things fun & professional. Thank you Sam & Wanderlust for giving us our dream wedding day!

star planner! She was exceptionally easy to work with, attentive, responsive, extremely organized, listened carefully, made thoughtful suggestions and went the extra mile to make sure EVERYTHING was perfection. I especially appreciated her calm demeanor and her sense of fun. She is seriously a Mother-of-The-Bride's best friend that she never knew she needed but couldn't have done it without her...… Wanderlust is exceptional! Do not plan a wedding without them....!

ping my whole day together, with the help from her girls, Hillary and Taylor. All three were such an amazing bunch to work with from every detail to random late night question I had. The communication was EVERYTHING with Wanderlust wether it was between us or them and my vendors. Made my whole planning process a complete breeze when I was really stressing hard on how I was going to pull this day off, I honestly couldn’t be more thankful because when I walked into the venue, I was in complete aw of how beautiful everything looked!!! Honestly beyond my wildest dreams did I think the stuff I had for them to setup could look so professional and stunning! Hillary and Taylor were there with me the whole day helping with whatever I needed without me even asking! Those two made me realize how important it is to have such wonderful, responsible help on such a special day when so many things could go wrong! When you bring a power house of women together who have one vision in mind, which is to prepare the most magical day of your life with ease, you have Wanderlust! I can’t thank you ladies enough for everything an I wish each an every one of you much success in your future because you deserve all the best and more for how hard you guys work!! Thank you for letting me be apart of your journey in this amazing company you have created for yourselves!! -Natalie Carretta

in DC and had our wedding in Pittsburgh, Ali and Sam welcomed my phone calls and were comfortable meeting on the weekends when I was in Pittsburgh. I definitely would recommend Wanderlust. A+++ Thank you Ali and Sam!

hwestern PA. Thanks to their guidance, we felt secure knowing that everyone who we brought on board for the wedding - for photography, hair, makeup, music, etc - was reliable and friendly. They also coordinated our event on the day of the wedding, and I literally did not have to worry about anything except having fun and being in-the-moment -- they made the day completely carefree, which was such a special gift. Thanks, Ali and Sam!

wedding from out of state. They were able to recommend amazing vendors and guide us in the right direction with decorating. The day went flawlessly and they made sure everything was done on time!! I am so glad I got the opportunity to meet and work with these amazing women and I recommend Wanderlust to anyone that needs help planning their wedding!

re anytime to answer any questions no matter how stupid I thought the question may be. I had a very specific vision for my wedding day and they were able to help me achieve my vision and so much more by guiding me in the right direction when it came to picking out my dream team of vendors to work with. I can't thank you enough for the long drives, late nights and the responses to an obnoxious amount of text messages. Wanderlust Weddings and Events is the reason my wedding day was as perfect as it was, despite the rain and crappy weather for an outdoor wedding. Ali + Sam, I love you. You are both so great. I can't imagine working with anyone else to bring such a vision to life. I am so excited to work with you in the future for many other events!

or event! They took their time to understand and gather ideas to make our wedding unique and perfect! Not to mention, Sam and Ali were a HUGE help in every step of the process and had GREAT advice when we were wavering in decisions. They really made us feel at ease and kept us on track with priorities and our timeline. Even at the wedding, they went above and beyond, even family and friends noted to us how awesome they were and making the day stress free!! We can’t say enough positive things and would recommend them for anyone!

th them around 10 months in advance and kept in touch periodically as our day approached. They were both very responsive to emails and were very helpful in making decisions when we needed guidance. On our final walk-through, rehearsal, and wedding days, Sam was so organized and prepared to run the show without question. She knew exactly what we wanted in terms of decoration and layout, and she executed it perfectly the way we had envisioned. It made us feel so relaxed to know that our wedding was in excellent hands, and that we could really soak in and enjoy the whole day. Sam kept us on track with our timeline and kept us abreast of any issues that developed (very few and minor, and she handled them all like a champ!). Overall, we rate our experience 10/10 and whole-heartedly recommend!

services. She was great with helping us nail down all the big pieces for our event and establish a plan for guest flow through the property. Her approach is matter of fact and reassuring—great for calming the anxiety around the hundreds of decisions planning a wedding requires! The day before the wedding and the day of where when we were SO relieved we had hired her and her team. Wanderlust was 100% essential to making sure things ran smoothly. The moment we handed set up over to Ali and her team we were able to just stand back and enjoy the day. I’m a really detail oriented person and I felt like the day was completely seamless. We transitioned between multiple spaces for the party and at each point Wanderlust had already moved decor and refreshments to the right spot and took care of guiding people so guests were aware of what was happening and what they should do. If you want to drive the planning process but have practical and emotional back up to make your decisions and a team of people to make sure your wedding rehearsal and day go smoothly so you can soak in the day as it happens, Wanderlust will absolutely have you covered!!

t thing in the morning until the very last minute of the night to make sure everything ran smoothly. For a two day wedding (ceremony Friday and reception Saturday) there was a ton of work to be done and I was in awe and how incredibly they handled everything. They were at the venue before any of us were even awake to make sure the setup matched the bride's vision perfectly and they stayed until the last minute of the night to make sure nothing went wrong. Even when there were some curve balls, they were so accommodating, calm, and always had a smile on their faces. They spent so much time in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the wedding talking to her and making sure they knew every single detail of what she wanted so they could make her day perfect, and they absolutely succeeded. From all of the big details, like setting up dinner tables and making sure everything looked gorgeous, to the smallest details, like running to the store to get the sick bride some Pedialyte on her reception day, these girls took care of seriously everything and made my job as MOH so easy. They are extremely professional yet you can tell they truly care about their brides and making sure that they day is perfect for everyone involved. I'm so impressed with how much time and hard work that they put into making her perfect wedding weekend come true and I can honestly say it would never have gone as incredible as it did without the two of them. I will forever recommend Wanderlust to anyone I know who is getting married, I can't say enough good things about this company and the women who run it.

I knew from day one that I wanted the help of Ali and and the team at Wanderlust in my corner. Ali and Melissa were a true dream team. They made sure that our day was as beautiful as we ever dreamed it could be. There were so many details that needed organized that day and never once was I worried that it would all come together. They were thorough, organized, and prompt. I have to give a special “thank you” to Ali as she was extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process, always keeping me on track and answering my burning questions immediately. Thank you for everything, you gals are truly the best of the best! You rock!

ce. For 18 months, these wonderful women answered my texts, calls and emails within MINUTES and sometimes even seconds. I would state my question and not only would my question be answered, but an above and beyond experience would occur. Wanderlust Weddings and Events brought a new prospective for details I never even thought of. I am so grateful that they attended appointments with me, ensuring me of decisions and bringing their knowledge, expertise, and lavish style. The day of the wedding was phenomenal due in part to the extremely hard work that Wanderlust Weddings and Events put in. I cannot thank Sam and Hillary enough for going above and beyond. They helped setup in town, drove to the south hills for the ceremony and back to the city all while staying in touch with the church and the vendors at the Westin. There were so many behind the scene details I would have never thought of that these wonderful women took care of. I am beyond grateful for their help throughout planning and day of work. I cannot express my gratitude for their coordination of everything. Lastly, I recognize the Pittsburgh wedding/event vendor scene is a small group filled with wonderful people. I assure you that the team at Wanderlust Weddings and Events are in the top tier of planners that will ensure your special day is exactly how you imagined it.

They made me and my daughter feel so relaxed the knew everything would go exactly like they said it would. It rained the week of the wedding and on the wedding day and they were out there working with their muck boots on! You girls are a class act! Thank you for everything you have done for us to make this an amazing wedding for my daughter.

a lot of the pre-wedding prep and did a ton of work behind the scenes the day of. We enjoyed our day so much more because they literally handled EVERYTHING the day of the wedding. Thank you so much for making our day perfect and stress free! Would HIGHLY recommend!

sitate, & hire Sam & Ali. They are everything and more, affordable and worth every penny. I hired them for day of - but they were helpful and answered my questions anytime up until the wedding day. They are quick to respond to questions, even last minute details when a bowl broke, I didn't realize I needed a cake stand all these things- no problem they had it and were there to help. I rented a bunch of candles, an arch and couple other decor from them which also worked perfectly! They are so kind, helpful, and organized. They took our vision and completed executed it - the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception just looked stunning and was everything we wanted. They truly allowed me & my husband to completely enjoy our special day, totally stress free, if anything even did go wrong I have no idea because they handled everything! I really don't think I can stress enough how wonderful Wanderlust is - they will make your day perfect!

ggestions made the process way easier. Although I only hired Ali as my “month” of coordinator, she was more than willing to answer my daily questions for months before the wedding. She also has a large selection of rental items that I was able to use – making the decorating process super simple! She even went to Fedex several times to pick up signs that I had made. The final few weeks before my wedding were so stressful but once Ali kicked into final planning gear, I was able to let go of all the stress and get excited for my big day. Ali coordinated rehearsal and it was so much fun – she got all of us excited for the next day. Ali exceeded my expectations by 1000 percent on my wedding day. I swear there was 5 of her running around setting everything up. My ceremony was executed perfectly due to the practice round that she lead. Walking into my reception was an absolute dream – every single detail was set up exactly the way I wanted it to be – and on time! One thing that was very important to me was sticking to the schedule 0 due to limited time at my venue, I wanted maximum dancing after all the opening parts of the reception. Ali kept everything running smoothly so that we were on the dance floor in no time. After the ceremony was over, I headed to my after party without any worries because I knew she was packing and organizing everything! Hiring Ali was the best – not only did I have an amazing wedding but I also gained a new friend in the process! 😊

and I come from Asian background, so most of the weddings that are done are usually just done in a restaurant. We knew a little bit of what we wanted through friends and Google, but we knew that we needed a little help. We also didn’t have a wedding party or any family expertise to assist with our vision. Wanderlust was recommended to me on Facebook and I reached out. We met up with Ali and Sam to discuss what services would best suite our needs. We let Ali and Sam know that we were trying to stick with a tight budget. I wanted to point this out because with some other vendors that I had expressed his to, I was made to feel that I wasn’t as important or “it is what it is take it or leave it”. Ali, Sam, and Taylor NEVER made us feel that way, they were so understanding and made us not feel bad for not wanting to spend our life’s savings on a wedding. We decided to go with Day of Services with Wanderlust. I know technically, that doesn’t really start until about 2-3 months prior to the wedding, but let me tell you, Ali was my key contact, and she responded whenever I text, called, or emailed her. Ali went ABOVE and BEYOND for me. Ali never made me feel like it was me and her 100 other brides, she always made me feel like it was only me; Not only that, but talking to her was like chatting with a friend, easy and fun. Ali is so very knowledgeable about weddings and the industry. We decided last minute to get a florist and she was able to provide me a list of wonderful and budget friendly florists. She helped us along with planning the timeline of our wedding, which is actually harder than you think! All the little things I didn’t think of, she thought of. When it came to the day of the wedding. My husband and I have literally said EVERYDAY how thankful we were for Ali and Taylor (I’m not even exaggerating). They made sure all my guests were where they need to be, they made sure all my vendors were doing what they needed to do, and they made sure we were where we needed to be. Ali and Taylor were never pushy, but it was so crazy how time flew, so to have Ali and Taylor say, “Hey Jo, about a 10-15 minute warning before XYZ starts” was a God send. My parents and our guests even commented on how smoothly and how wonderful Ali and Taylor were. When I met with Ali, I told her that I was very adamant about getting all the formalities out of the way so I could start dancing, and Ali and Taylor made that happen for me. Not only did Ali and Taylor make sure that our day went smoothly, they also made sure our vision came to life. Wanderlust is legit your one stop shop. We rented candles and some decorative items from their massive inventory, which saves on us having to go out and buy them ourselves. We did have wonderful vendors that did our flowers, lounge, and sweetheart table (which turned out beautifully), but Ali and Taylor made sure that it all came together in one cohesive vision. Ali and Taylor also decorated with the items that we rented for them and it just came together absolutely beautifully I will say, if I plan any future events, Wanderlust is the way to go. Thank you so much for making this truly the best day of my life and making it so easy Ali, Taylor, and Sam!!

ial wedding planning prior to hiring Wanderlust and had a specific vision in mind for my wedding day. Wanderlust helped create that vision from start to finish, providing me with ideas and vendors to assist. Sam spent many hours via email, phone calls, and meetings with me to make sure I was 100% happy. The day before my wedding, we realized we had to re-plan the ceremony portion as we had it outdoors and the next day was calling for 100% rain. When I arrived at the venue on my wedding day, the ceremony looked just as perfect as it would have if it had not rained! Sam and Ali took my thoughts and decorations and executed on them perfectly, not to mention, they were a huge help as day-of coordinators, to not only keep everything on schedule, but to also hold my coat and/or umbrella (or the train on my dress!) for me during our picture hour outside!! I set very high expectations for people, and Sam and Ali have far exceeded them. My wedding turned out exactly as I had envisioned, and it was due in large part to Wanderlust. I would strongly recommended Wanderlust to anyone planning a wedding.

d and sane. They also did a wonderful job of sharing some of their past experiences to help us avoid some common pitfalls that we didn't see coming. We never felt like they were being pushy or trying to turn our wedding into something other than what we wanted -- instead, we just felt like we had experienced guides helping us make it as good as it could be. And it was great. Besides being a beautiful wedding, we actually were able to relax and enjoy it because we knew Sam and Ali were keeping everything running smoothly. We're sure there were issues that needed to be handled (no wedding runs perfectly smoothly), but we have no idea what those issues may have been because Sam and Ali handled everything so beautifully. In short: Sam and Ali helped us have an absolutely beautiful wedding. Even more importantly, they made it possible for us to actually enjoy the wedding too. And they did it all while being super nice, friendly, and fun. If you're getting married, you should get a planner. And if you get a planner, it should be Wanderlust.

down the best! I can't really find the words to describe their level of helpfulness, patience, insight, knowledge, and ultimate execution of our vision. I am not exaggerating when I say it could never have happened without them. They were the difference in our beautiful wedding coming together. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone needing a full wedding planner or day of coordinator, as they go above and beyond, and are simply amazing!

n! She will reply to your texts within seconds, day or night. She is kind but assertive and efficient when it is time to get things done. I was able to rent a lot of her items, so I didn't have to go out and buy a million things for centerpieces. She even purchased specific table numbers that I wanted, just so I could use them. Ali helped so much with the rehearsal and making sure everyone was where they needed to be the day of. She helped keep the vendors organized and hunted down the photographer and videographer to capture special moments, like the cake cutting. I seriously could not have done it without her! She was seriously running around, sweating, and putting in some serious work so that my family, husband, and I didn't have to. I was able to actually enjoy and take in the memories of our day. BEST DECISION EVER! Love you Ali! THANK YOU! <3

dled it. She also had answers to all of my questions! The week before the wedding if I needed anything she responded within minutes. She relieved so much stress and I'm SO thankful we chose Wanderlust!!

l on the same page. They have amazing referrals if you are still in need of a vendor, and are super easy to work with. On our wedding day, I had not a worry in the world because I knew they were taking care of everything! They set up our entire decor, placesettings, candles, pictures etc. and it totally blew me away! Our wedding was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined and it was all thanks to wanderlust! The day went off without any issues, that I am aware of anyways! Everything happened on time and was flawless! And it was so nice to just let someone else handle all the wedding day things, and enjoy every minute of it! Then on top of it, they pack everything up for you, and returned it to me the next day (with not one thing missing)! I highly with all of my heart recommend Wanderlust, for any of your wedding day needs! Sam and Ali know what they are doing and are highly respected by the other vendors as well! I could write a book, but if you need more info, feel free to contact me! Love you girls!

to life and my wedding was absolutely perfect! It unfortunately rained on my wedding day and my outdoor ceremony had to quickly turn into an indoor ceremony. She worked so fast to create a plan for the entire bridal party. She quickly created an aisle inside my reception area for us to process down. Even though the day didn’t go as planned it ran so smoothly with the help of Ali and Wanderlust Weddings and Events! I would highly recommend her and her team to any bride !

ation, I could not have asked for better wedding planners. I felt no stress at all on our wedding day and I was able to enjoy every moment. I would recommend Wanderlust Weddings and Events to anyone I know getting married and I cannot thank you ladies enough for being a part of our day and making it unforgettable!

tion, and obvious enthusiasm for her job. She frequently contacted me anytime she saw something that matched our modern, yet romantic wedding theme even though we only hired her for day of help. She was extremely quick to respond to any questions I asked her - no matter what time of day. This stood out to me throughout the >1year that Ali helped us. Never would I have known that in the month of September, Wanderlust had helped in the planning of over 7 weddings. In every second of conversation with Ali, she made me feel like I was her #1 priority, and her only bride! In fact, most of the vendors we chose were recommended by her personally, as she trusted them from working with her and her clients in the past. I relied heavily on the staff at Wanderlust on the day of my wedding so my husband and I could truly enjoy every moment of that special day - and these girls did not disappoint! They are outrageously good at what they do. You will not regret hiring this vendor, ladies and gents! Ali, thank you SO MUCH for being a part of our day and for just simply rocking it. xoxo Lex

other "we don't want to worry about anything that day." Ali made sure everything was perfect for us.. and more!

oncern about the power outlets the night before. They had excellent communication with us from weeks up until the wedding to make sure everything was going smoothly. I would highly recommend Wanderlust if you want to make sure your big day flows seamlessly without having to stress over details yourself!