Weddings By Allie, LLC

ble herself, but that we would have another experienced coordinator who would attend our 2nd & 3rd planning meeting. The assigned coordinator did attend the final meeting only, but was not present at the menu tasting at Houmas House. At the final meeting we were told there would be an additional coordinator with us that day. The primary coordinator, Chris, did reconfirm with the vendors during wedding week, and apparently did create detailed itineraries for the members of the wedding party, which were distributed at the rehearsal. Allie did provide us with a cake stand and a tablecloth for the cake table as well, which was appreciated. On the wedding day, it was raining most of the day. Our coordinator, Chris, arrived about 1:00. She did steam my daughter’s dress and I believe was instrumental in getting items set out for the reception. At 3:00, the second coordinator mentioned to me Chris had just left for the day. Yes, had left. No word to me whatsoever on why she departed. The second coordinator said something about a recent knee surgery. The second coordinator had been to no planning meetings, nor had she been to the actual rehearsal—but she was now our only coordinator present. She was trying to get up to speed for the ceremony and reception basically in real time. She did a great job pinch-hitting with no prior info from planning meetings. We ended up having a beautiful wedding with only a few hiccups. The next day, however, Allie told me that Chris had stated I was informed at the rehearsal she would be leaving early and Renee would take over till the end of the day. This was absolutely untrue! The first time I learned my “day of” coordinator had left 2.5 hrs prior to the ceremony was at that exact moment. She had never mentioned she would be leaving before the wedding even began. If I had been made aware, then my husband or I could’ve offered any needed assistance to the planner left holding the bag. I will also mention that the coordinator representing Houmas House, Jessica Marchand, was an absolute lifesaver. She was a vital backup to Renee. All in all we had a beautiful wedding, but I will never find it acceptable for a wedding planner to depart on wedding day with no prior discussion with the bride or mother of bride.

ontacted a vendor and mentioned Allie was my wedding coordinator, there was always a resounding cheer/ sigh of relief because they knew she would get the job done! Allie also did a great job of suggesting things for my wedding without taking it over (which as a type A planner was a big thing for me!). She is also FUN and has the brightest spirit! 10/10 recommend, 5 stars, 100% the best around- if you haven't booked her already you are crazy!

issues about that go away. She definitely helped make the day go perfectly smoothly. With all of our meetings we were able to actually plan and have all of our fun and silly ides accommodated for. She made sure I got everything back and that after the wedding I was DONE worrying about it.

the perfect answer. Allie knows this industry and runs a wedding like a well-oiled machine! She made sure everything was taken care of and ran smoothly on our wedding day without making us feel rushed or on a schedule. Speaking of schedule, her timeline for the wedding day is unmatched - everything is taken care of when you choose to work with Allie and her team.