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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!

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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!

h the pouring rain! I honestly believe that I met them last year for a reason because God knew that it was going to poor down rain on my wedding day and they were the only ones able to handle the circumstances and make my day what it was through it all! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! They took little details into consideration to make everything come together perfectly! Even tho I cried all morning over the never ending rain, they reassured me throughout the day that the day would go on perfectly and even better way then I imagined! They took the stress and worry of the changes and details of the day off my shoulders. Wanderlust was the best decision I ever made and I even gained great friends through it all! Thank you Ali and Sam from the bottom of my heart!

her day of coordinators, and none of the others were nearly as knowledgeable or professional. Throughout the year of planning these ladies were always able to answer any questions that I had. Fast forward to the day of my wedding, and Sam saved the day multiple times. She might as well had been wearing a super hero cape. We encountered/nearly encountered a few problems, which she handled with ease and didn't stress me out once. The day would not have ran as smoothly if Sam had not been there! Our other vendors were thrilled to hear we were working with Wanderlust Weddings and Events. Everytime we mentioned their names we heard "Oh we just love the girls! Those girls are the absolute best!". I cannot thank Sam enough for our wedding day! Wanderlust was amazing to work with and created a stress free wedding day- I highly recommend these creative, knowledgeable, organized ladies!

does. When she has a vision, she does everything to create it and doesn't stop until she is happy with it. She treats her business in the same way and no one could ask for more than that in a wedding planner. I had reached out to her when I got engaged for just some "professional" advice. After just talking with her about some things, I quickly realized that I NEEDED her help with so many things. We were planning our Pittsburgh wedding from 3 hours away, in the middle of our school year (both teachers) and finishing our coaching seasons - then approaching the next. Ali had all of the recommendations, suggestions and the knowledge that I had zero access to or the time to do so. She helped me from beginning to end and always gave the best suggestions - and covered things that I would have never even thought of. She made sure that I was stress free and more importantly, that my parents were going to be stress free on our day. From beginning to end, Ali made sure all of the vendors were on the same page, everyone knew what was going on, everyone had what they needed and if they didn't, she would get on it. Ali went above and beyond from the start to make sure that planning and executing the wedding was flawless - and it was. My parents and I could not have made it through the whole day without Ali by our side. She was just simply amazing. I could list all of the things that she did and all of the work she put into our wedding - but you need to hire her and her team to see for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Ali - you have done an amazing job with your business and it will only continue to grow from here. You have made Justin and I so happy with your help to give us the most beautiful day that we could ever ask for! We love you!! XOXO Krystena and Justin

h these ladies even going as far as answering our intermittent questions for a full year prior to our wedding. Knowing how much I like to plan things myself and how much control I'd have of things pre-wedding weekend, my husband Tyler was a little hesitant at first to hire a coordinator -- his question was, what do we need a coordinator for? Answer: everything you're not thinking of, as well as many things you might think you can handle yourself, but you won't want to on your wedding weekend, and you won't even want your family or bridal party doing it. You want to enjoy your weekend, and your loved ones to enjoy it too! You also want to have the peace of mind that everything is functioning the way it should be, with no kinks -- which is why you NEED to hire Wanderlust for your wedding. From the first informal meeting with them over a year ago at a coffee shop, all the way to now, weeks after our wedding (and beyond, I'm sure!) our relationship with Wanderlust, and love for them, has only grown. Sam was present for our wedding weekend in full, truly the entire weekend: she arrived early Friday to help our vendors load in, get things set up, and make sure EVERYTHING was ready for us, as well as run the rehearsal Friday night... and THEN she arrived at our wedding venue 5 hours before our event began on Saturday to finalize everything and tell people where they needed to be. And THEN, she stayed past midnight to wrap everything up carefully before she left. Sam folded 160 napkins and stuffed them with menus, coordinated the QUICK QUICK room flip from ceremony to reception, which is not an easy task in itself. She worked nice and close with all of our vendors that day, and they all really respected her and had wonderful things to say about her to me after the wedding. Wanderlust TRULY ran the show: Sam was the point person all day. I rarely got questions during my wedding reception, everyone knew to go straight to Sam and that she would have it handled. Tyler and I are so grateful to have them in our lives, and we are shouting their names from the rooftops. We have gotten so many compliments on how wonderful our day was from our guests, and it is our hope that our guests who are future brides/grooms understand just how easy and truly fluid our wedding day was BECAUSE it was so wonderfully coordinated by Wanderlust. Thank you ladies!

Dust Floral, EF Lighting, Heavenly Catering, Ace Bartenders and Hapchuck restroom rentals. We could not have done it without them! I highly suggest hiring wedding coordinators if you are planning an outdoor wedding of any kind. So many small things come up that you would never think of.

d on Wanderlust Weddings and Events when I did, my fiancé and I were moving out of state and all I needed was a honest opinion and help for the day. Ali and Sam were there for me on the day by organizing, running emergency errands, and ensuring my day was smooth. They also calmed my nerves (rain?!?!) and allowed me to make decisions on my day to make it feel more organic. Matt and I would not have had the amazing time we did without Ali and Sam and we could not stop talking right after during our mini-moon how much we loved having them apart of our day. They also allowed me to rent their candles, decor, table cloths, which made my wedding look more elevated. If you are looking for someone to give you support on your day, cheerlead you on, and calm every bit of nerves, you need to hire this dynamic duo. Thank you Ali and Sam for making our day everything we wanted and supporting me through the process!

perfect all the last minute details well beyond their scope of services, in true Wanderlust fashion. I took pride in the fact that though I was only a "day-of" client, she constantly checked on me to see that everything was going smoothly. That level of personal care isn't found everywhere. It's very clear that Wanderlust is very passionate for their trade and truly care about their clients. It gave me such a relief to know that the "behind-the-scenes" efforts were taken care of so that I could sit back and enjoy my time as a bride for a day. I would definitely recommend Wanderlust to anyone planning a wedding.

, all via text and emails. Looking back, she truly made miracles happen! Wanderlust Weddings & Events thought of every detail and did all the work I wasn’t able to do since I live out of town. I flew into town just a few hours before the event. I showed up to the venue and every decoration was in place, the venue was caught up on every detail when it comes to food/drinks/etc. and the event went off without a hitch! I can’t thank Wanderlust enough for making it so easy to make this party happen. I was even able to enjoy the guests since Ali stayed during the entire event to help with any coordination needed. I will definitely use them for future events!

edding. We were referred to Wanderlust by friends. When we first met Ali for the initial consult, she was on time, and extremely professional. As soon as we started talking she had her notebook out writing notes down. Throughout the entire planning process Ali was involved. She stayed in close contact with my now wife making sure all vendor details were in line. Having a day of planner was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding! It gave us the ability to relax and truly enjoy our wedding day. Ali and her sister Sam handled everything exceptionally. They were on time for everywhere they needed to be, and made themselves available to both myself and wife. Look at it as your personal concierge service for the day. whatever needed done, Ali and Sam were one call or text away from getting it handled. Speaking as a groom to other grooms, trust me, you want a wedding planner to help with the small details, to keep your soon to be wife stress free and happy. Wanderlust was a true joy to work with and would recommend them to anyone!

nvite wording, hotel bag info, and the detailed wedding day timeline. They also provided helpful recommendations on extra decor for my wedding like specialty drink signage and a welcome mirror which added the extra touch I needed as a bride who is very new to crafts/ event planning! My mom said it was the best decision we made to use them. Wanderlust made our wedding day stress-free and Sam & Ali brought enthusiasm and fun to the day which kept us all at ease and able to enjoy the amazing day. Highly recommend!

thusiasm and professionalism. She and her sister really know the wedding business! They communicated throughout the process with details I never would have thought of. They will take over any task that is needed. They were also agreeable to allow us to provide some decorations ourselves to save money. I have been to so many wedding where people try to do too much themselves, especially on the day of the wedding. Rather than enjoy themselves, they can't wait until it's over. If you want to savor the beauty of your wedding and have a great time, please contact Wanderlust! Ali and Sam are so nice, calm and extremely detail oriented. I HIGHLY recommend them and can't say enough great things about them!

th engagement, I knew I was going to need help. Ali & Sam were our wedding planning fairy godmothers! From finding astounding vendors, to listening to me vent, to pulling off our dream day, we could not have done this without them! I had no idea what questions to ask during meetings, but sure enough, they attended almost every meeting with me, and made sure we got all of the information we needed. Everything ran so smoothly that day, and if there were any issues, my husband and I never heard of them. Even the bridesmaids commented on how easy Wanderlust made our wedding weekend, and were so appreciative for the help! The logistics and details were covered, and we were able to celebrate and let loose with all of our family and friends. They went above and beyond, and literally anything I asked for or needed, they found a way to pull off for me. Thank you, Ali & Sam, for giving us the most perfect first day as husband and wife! We are so grateful for all of your help and support!

out of state. They answered any questions that I had during the planning process and gave valued advice on vendors. Ali and Sam took a lot of stress off of me before the wedding, reaching out to other vendors, ensuring that the day was organized and everyone was on the same page. They understood my vision for the day, and set up everything more than perfectly. Ali and Sam also made a schedule for the day and it could not have gone more smoothly. I am so impressed by their work and appreciate all that they did to make my wedding day the best ever! I would recommend them to anyone with absolute confidence! They were great!

and on time. We would recommend them to anyone!

rting the month before the wedding Ali and Sam became invaluable. They finalized the wedding timeline and coordinated all the vendors. Because of this, the ceremony and reception went off flawlessly. I even think at times we were ahead of schedule! However, what was really amazing to me was Ali and Samantha's impeccable attention to detail. They were the masterminds behind all of the personal touches from our welcome sign to the gift/guest book table to arranging family photographs. Without their help all of the special details I loved would never have happened. I am so happy that we went with Wanderlust Wedding and Events for our wedding!

and enjoy ourselves. It actually happened ~~~ we had a great time with family and friends, dancing, meeting new friends, etc. These ladies exceeded our expectations. Ali and Sam are professional and detail oriented and are so easy to work with. They listen to what you want for your wedding, offer suggestions, don’t get flustered no matter how often the bride changing her mind (hahaha!), and always return your text messages. We asked for recommendations on vendors for DJ, florist, photography, etc. They provided several suggests for each and the vendors we hired were all terrific providing beautiful flower arrangements, awesome music, a photo booth (huge success), etc. These wonderful women worked tirelessly with all of the vendors creating a detailed timeline, helped us all to stay on the timeline on the wedding day, and made sure that we enjoyed ourselves by taking ALL of the stress from us. Even if the venue you select has an event coordinator, which ours did, I highly recommend hiring Ali and Sam (Wanderlust) if you want to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself at the reception. There are truly no words to express how thankful we are to Ali and Sam for all of their hard work! You ladies are the best!!!!!

pleasure to work with! If your planing your special day you want these wonderful ladies by your side!

ack and not forgetting anything. Once we got closer to the wedding, Ali went above and beyond to make sure she understood every detail of our vision. The entire weekend was absolute perfection and my mom and I were able to enjoy every moment of it, knowing Ali and her team had all of the little details under control. Her vast planning experience and attention to detail were immediately apparent, helping me relax and lean on her to help us make sure the weekend ran smoothly. I cannot thank Ali and Wanderlust team enough for contributing to nothing short of my dream wedding. This is a no-brainer decision - work with Wanderlust for your wedding!!!

fore the wedding, they were willing to meet with ideas on the logistics of the day. Parking, getting people from point A to point B and other things that we had not thought of. It was a wonderful, magical evening and we could not have done it without them! I was able to be a relaxed MOB!

needed a team that can help execute our wedding day vision of urban-chic! Ali and her team were extremely friendly, organized, responsive, reliable, attentive and professional! Wanderlust correspondence/communication was always prompt and precise; from initial consultation to post wedding! We hired Wanderlust mainly for day of coordinator services and they went above & beyond our expectations! They assisted & attended most, if not all, of our vendor meetings: florists, photo/video, officiant, venue etc. Wanderlust are the most helpful and reliable wedding planners! When we ran into a dilemma with our cake and needed to find a new vendor, Ali and her team pointed us in a better direction by recommending a local business who are dessert/cake connoisseurs! Wanderlust expertise and recommendations not only satisfied or needs but also perfected our vision! Overall, we loved working with Wanderlust! Ali and the team they assisted us with every imaginable detail from our cake set up, to our playlist for our music! There was no task that was too small or big for this team! They also crafted our timeline to perfection; helping to execute our vision and day! Wanderlust literally helped us with everything allowing us to share & spread our love the "Brooklyn" way on our special day! Our trust in their skills and services enabled us to enjoy our wedding day; stress free! We felt like the most blissful and "good vibes" only groom & bride! With Much Appreciation: Shaun & Ish Mr. & Mrs. Forsett

d expectations beyond words. Sam acted as a friend, as family, as a therapist, a cheerleader, (I could go on) and never lost sight of my vision, and our shared goals for my special day. I didn't have a SINGLE thing 'go wrong' on my wedding day and we are certain that Sam + Ali are largely to thank for that. I felt like I was their only event and never did I wait more than a minute or two for a response from them, should I have had any random questions or concerns. Their creativity, professionalism, persistence, and genuine care was the golden touch on my absolutely perfect day. I hope to stay life long friends with Sam + Ali and I would highly, highly recommend their services. <3 <3 <3

es about the logistics. They put the barn back in good shape after our reception and we were able to get the whole venue deposit back.

therwise...trust me, I have a ton of friends who have been married with more stress than I had. They are worth every dime...I promise!

providing fresh ideas when we were stumped. They also gave us contacts with some really great vendors for flowers and lighting. They are super accommodating and responsive to emails and texts. We did the partial planning package because we had some things already in place, but Sam and Ali came to our meetings with the florists, the reception venue, the rehearsal, etc., to make sure we were all on the same page. Then, on the big day, they kept everything flowing smoothly. We had an amazing event and I have to say that, although the planning process was a bit stressful, the day of the wedding was stress-free and we all had a fantastic time because we knew our Wanderlust gals had everything under control. We would recommend them highly!

dding and they calmed me down and took over everything. They are so professional and organized and really helped me to make the entire weekend so beautiful and smooth. I worried about nothing that day because they were always ten steps ahead of me. I honestly could not have done it without them. Also, they are both so cool-I talked to them everyday during the last two months essentially and they were on top of everything. I miss them, and wish I could hire them to run my life as smoothly as they did my wedding :))) HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend if you want an awesome, beautiful, stress free day!!

lust. I highly recommend using Wanderlust. I cannot imagine a wedding without Ally and Sam!