I'M Allyssa: Wife & mom, Planner & CHEESECAKE LOVER
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Let's put it this way. The best gift we decided we can give our siblings when they get married is Allyssa's services. She became a godsend coming up on the final weeks of planning. You can get lost in the details of who, where, when, how between venues and vendors but Allyssa helped bring a calmness and clarity to the planning. She spoke the vendor lingo and all I know is it got done. And as for day of, WOW. It was amazing to have no worries about details, mishaps, telling who to do what or be where... she was on top of it all. From grabbing programs last minute off our front porch, to keeping everything organized and on time, to helping make sure everything was packed up and loaded at the end of the night, she helped take the responsibility off our shoulders and let us focus on enjoying our special day.
Marie & Dominic
Tammi Camp Photography
6 out of 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you are questioning whether or not investing in a wedding planner is worth it, just about any bride will tell you the answer is YES. Just yes. And you need to book with Allyssa because her talent is making hard things look easy. We both have demanding careers so we definitely knew we needed a hands-on wedding planner. A prior bride of her’s told me how accessible she was. Now I’m here to tell you that’s absolutely accurate. At times it was hard to imagine to she had other brides because she always gave us 100% of her attention and made us feel so special.
Our wedding day could not have gone smoother and was entirely stress free because of Allyssa. I can't even list all the things Allyssa did to make our wedding day perfect because more than half of her magic happened behind the scenes. But it all seemed so easy and so smooth because of Allyssa. She is beauty, she is grace, and in true Taylor Swift doppelgänger fashion, she made everything look effortless!
Kristen & Nick
Sarah Harvey Photo + Film
Allyssa went with us to tour venues, set up our budget, and helped us hire all of our wonderful vendors. She took our wedding vision and turned it into a beautiful design plan which was executed flawlessly. We had a long engagement and the entire time I always felt like we were her only couple, that’s how kind and how attentive she is to your needs. On our wedding weekend, I was able to give up complete control and focus on my husband and our families/friends. I never had to worry we wouldn’t be somewhere on time or a decoration wouldn’t get put up- Allyssa’s team had it all under control. Every time I turned my head- Allyssa was right there as if she read my mind when I needed her. We have all wonderful memories from our wedding weekend, and we have Allyssa to thank for all of it. Gift yourselves that peace of mind and hire Allyssa!
Emily & Brian
Laura Ann Miller
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for Allyssa. I didn’t have her as my full planner, although I wish I would have. She stepped in six weeks before the wedding and completely transformed the process. As someone who is typically very anxious, I was amazed at how stress-free my wedding day was, all thanks to her. Allyssa went above and beyond, handling every detail and truly bringing my ideas to life, designing gorgeous signage, creating and executing a flawless timeline, and making sure everything was exactly where it needed to be. She was always there when I needed her and was so helpful with even the little things from tidying up the bridal suite for pictures, to helping buckle my shoes, and managing my dress that had many parts.Everything turned out far beyond what I imagined, and I was able to enjoy the day, knowing that no matter what came up, Allyssa would handle it. Her professionalism, creativity, and calm demeanor made everything so much easier.
Hannah & Jake
Abby Rose
I can’t put into words how amazing Allyssa and her team were. She truly made my wedding day go as seamless as possible. Having a separate ceremony and reception venue, my main concern for my wedding day was figuring out all of the logistics of how everything will play out. Whatever I had questions about, she had the answers! We were able to hand off all of our decor to her a few days prior and she took our vision and put it together perfectly. We weren’t able to run our rehearsal at our actual venue, but Allyssa made the rehearsal run so efficiently and smooth. The day of, I had no worries what so ever. If there were any issues that day, I was not aware of them! Allyssa is so calm, easy to work with, and truly amazing at what she does. I can’t say enough good things about her. Our day was more perfect than I could’ve ever imagined and I owe it to her. If you need a wedding coordinator, I highly recommend Allyssa!!!
Alyssa & Brad
Sean Mac Media
Our wedding day was completely stress free because of Allyssa. Let me give you an example:
My mom and I spent HOURS making a seating chart with the names perfectly positioned on a gold mirror. We used glue dots to hang the names, and it was very hot on the day of the wedding. When my sisters’ boyfriends transported the mirror to the venue, it got so hot that all of the names fell off and they accidentally stepped on them, ruining the paper. Before my mom even knew this was happening, Allyssa had reached out and retrieved the file, sent it to Fedex to be printed, sent the boys to pick it up and had all of the names back up like nothing happened. INCREDIBLE!!! I don’t know how she does it!
Allyssa, you are truly amazing at your job and such a sweet vendor turned friend. We are so thankful for all that you did to make Drew and I’s wedding so perfect!
Ally & Drew
Sarah Goris Photography
Our wedding day was truly the best day ever, and Allyssa, and her assistant Jordan, have a lot to do with it! I am an extremely type A person, obsessed with to do lists and tracking. Still, I’ve never met someone quite as detail oriented as Allyssa. Nothing will be forgotten under her supervision! Nothing ever felt rushed or past due. She has a foresight that is unparalleled. She also has the BEST vendor recommendations, which were all particular to our budget, vision, and personality, and all melded together so well. She literally constructed the things dreams are made of, being very flexible as our vision evolved over that period of time. On the actual wedding weekend, she knew how to command a room and get things done, while at the same time still managing to keep the energy light and fun.
Choose Allyssa, and you and your guests will all be taken care of without a doubt. Truly one of the best decisions we made!
erika & ryan
Jacoby Andrick Photography
Allyssa was everything we could have wanted in a wedding coordinator. From our initial meeting, I could tell that we could trust Allyssa to help our day run smoothly. A few months before our wedding, she took over all the communication with our vendors and reread contracts and organized the day of, so we could focus on other things. She helped deal with issues and offered advice whenever I texted her with questions. On wedding day, she was the calming presence that you need on such a whirlwind day. At one point, I didn’t like a flower in my bouquet, and Allyssa swiftly cut it out without me even having to ask. I truly do not have enough words to thank Allyssa. I knew the whole night while we were dancing and enjoying our day that everything was taken care of because we had Allyssa and her team. If I could offer any soon-to-be-bride advice for their wedding day, it would be to hire Allyssa!
Krista & Kyle
Rebecca Nicole Photography
Allyssa was excellent and a massive help while planning our wedding and coordinating day of. Allyssas planning schedule and budget she put together for us was detailed and kept us right on track up to the big day. She offered amazing recommendations for all our vendors and was always responsive if we had questions. On the day of Allyssa coordinated everything for us so we didn’t have to worry with zero issues and was extremely professional. She was absolutely amazing, I couldn’t imagine our wedding going well without her help!
Brittany & Austin
Mindee Malloy Photography
Allyssa and her team was absolutely essential to our perfect wedding day! I booked her for the 6 weeks and this made my wedding month and day enjoyable, stress free, and ran smoothly. She is a kind, knowledgeable, professional, yet friendly, and felt like talking with a friend. I 10/10 recommend AEE for wedding planning and coordination!
Michelle & rob
McCune & Co Photography
Allyssa is the best. She really has it all together.
I swear all the stress flew off our shoulders. She handled all the correspondence with our vendors and kept a running to do list for us so we knew what had to be done. She showed up to our final walk through and helped answer all the questions, she had detailed documents and folders on Google that we collaborated on, she was timely and communicative and overall wonderful. Our parents and bridal party were blown away by her ability to keep everyone in line and stick to the schedule perfectly. She thought of every detail and made sure our day went as smoothly as possible. I didn’t have to worry about ANYTHING day of, she told me what to do, where to be, and what was happening. By the time the evening was over, she had our cars packed and moved to the proper spots, all of our stuff organized for us, and my purse, phone and keys were in my hand. I was in awe!!! Allyssa is kind, organized, punctual and truly incredible. She truly did. not. miss.
Elodie & Brett
Anne Tenkhoff Photography
The moment I decided to hire Allyssa to take the wedding reigns 6-weeks out I immediately let out a massive sigh of relief. I am a very, very type A person and knew I needed someone to fully trust to take over everything I had carefully planned and designed so me, my now new husband (!!!) and my family could enjoy wedding day worry free. At our 6-week out meeting Allyssa listened, took notes, laughed with us, and provided us with unwavering reassurance. She is BEYOND calm, so truly unbelievably organized, a quick problem solver, an amazing communicator, and a joy to work with. Plus, a huge Swiftie - obviously sealed the deal for me. She goes above and beyond the bullet points on her scope of work outline. Our day would not have been so perfectly seamless without her. My parents have said over and over again "Yes, we definitely needed Allyssa," and we will all be saying that for years to come. Please, if you're in the market for a planner or on the fence if you need a coordinator or not - you NEED Allyssa on your team. I absolutely promise you it will be one of the best decisions you make. Thank you, Allyssa and the whole AEE team for putting on the most enchanting day of my wildest dreams.
Kailin & Jake
Sarah Harvey Photography
At the end of our wedding night, as we said goodbye to Allyssa, we found ourselves asking her to continue our friendship. That’s how much you will fall in love with her.
I hired Allyssa when she came off as a no-nonsense, organized and kindhearted woman, but she is so much more! During the months that led up to our wedding she was super responsive anytime I had a question. Once we met Allyssa in person about six weeks out, we knew we’d get along swimmingly. She listened to our bad jokes and took attentive notes, leaving us feeling relieved that we were handing off the wedding of our dreams to someone who would take it to the next level. During our rehearsal and the wedding morning, she pulled me aside to encourage me anytime I seemed frazzled. She was there for us the whole day, constantly checking in on what we needed and how we were feeling all while directing the overall flow of the day. All our friends and family were impressed by how much she helped the day run smoothly. She was the best investment for our entire wedding.
Laura & Anthony
Zach + Rosalie
My husband and I (and my mom) are beyond grateful for Allyssa. We would not have been able to enjoy our day as much as we did without her!She made it so my husband and I could focus on each other instead of all the tiny details throughout the day. She made it so my mom,sister, and bridesmaids, also got to enjoy the day and did not have to attend to the details. During our rehearsal she helped ensure the bridal party knew what they were doing and felt comfortable with their roles. On our wedding day she met with all the vendors and set everything up which helped us all to relax and enjoy the wedding morning. Throughout the day she helped ensure we stuck to our timeline (which I greatly appreciate as a type A individual). She came to the rescue when we couldn’t figure out the bustle for my dress and knew so many tips and tricks throughout the day to help it all run smoothly. She was so amazing that she even stayed well past 12:30am to help me get out of my wedding dress - way too many buttons for my husband!I cannot recommend Allyssa enough. If you are on the fence about hiring her DO IT!
Nicole & Brian
Jessica Lauren
Choosing Allyssa as our wedding coordinator was the ultimate game-changer, ensuring our big day was an absolute dream. When we met with her about six weeks before the big day – she was the epitome of calm, cool, and collected. Allyssa wasn't just an incredible coordinator; she was a wonderful human being to have by our side so close to the wedding. On the day of the celebration, she seemed to defy the laws of physics, being everywhere at once to ensure everything unfolded as planned. Our venue was a masterpiece, decorated just as we had envisioned, and Allyssa effortlessly handled those last-minute curveballs we couldn't have anticipated. As the night drew to a close, we bid our farewells after a perfect final dance. Miraculously, Allyssa had transformed into a behind-the-scenes wizard, packaging and storing everything – from decor to leftover goodies - ready for us without having to lift a finger. Ending our evening with zero stress was a gift we didn't know we needed. I can confidently say Allyssa does it best. If you want your wedding day to be a flawless and enjoyable masterpiece, hire Allyssa – you won't be disappointed.
Janie & Andrew
Ashley Fisher
There really aren't enough positive words to describe Allyssa and her service.From our first official meeting at the 8 week mark, I knew I wouldn't have to worry about a thing with Allyssa on my team. She was organized, responsive, on top of everything, and always had this calm demeanor that takes away so much stress during wedding planning . Even though I know how busy she is, she makes you feel like you're the only wedding she has going on. You can really tell she cares about her clients and what she does. On the actual wedding day, I literally did not have to worry about a thing as Allyssa was on top of everything. I wanted to change into my reception sneaker early, there was Allyssa with my shoes. Was ready for a cocktail, Allyssa had one waiting for me at my seat. Needed something out of my purse, there was Allyssa with my purse in hand. Really just the most stress free, perfect day, largely due to Allyssa and her team. If anything went wrong, I have no idea about it, which is exactly what you want! Truly I cannot thank or recommend Allyssa enough!!
Sarah & Joe
Amy Meyerott
No words that I can type in this review can even begin to explain how pivotal Allyssa was in making our day the best it could be. After booking our venue, Allyssa was the next vendor that we booked for our wedding day. We were engaged for 2 years and any time along that 2 year journey, if I needed Allyssa’s advice or input on choosing any of my other wedding vendors she was right there to help. She is the QUEEN of Google drive and all things excel spreadsheets. When we finally got to 6 weeks out, she took over all communication with our vendors which took so much stress off of me. On my wedding day, I was stress free because I knew everything would be handled. Our entire family and our friends were able to fully enjoy our day because Allyssa was there to handle all of the details, big and small. If you are thinking about having Allyssa be your wedding planner/coordinator… just do it!
She is the greatest ever.
Courtney & Matt
Aventi Weddings
Allyssa was incredible to work with! Each time we met with her, my husband and I could not shut up about how organized, calm, and collected she was and how impressed we were with her. During the wedding weekend, Allyssa was the talk of the wedding party, one of whom said, "I feel like I would be able to accomplish anything with Allyssa by my side" 😂 One of my biggest worries when prepping for the wedding day was that I would not be able to fully enjoy the day or be fully present, but with Allyssa there to make sure everything was running smoothly, there was nothing to do but enjoy the day. The icing on the cake was when she found my husband and me on the dance floor to hand deliver chick-fil-a nuggets (our late night snack) to make sure we got some before anyone else. She truly thinks of everything! Everyone warned me that something would go wrong on my wedding day, but when the day ended and I realized nothing went wrong, I knew it was thanks to Allyssa. I can't imagine what my wedding day would have been without her. Do yourself a favor and book her now!
Anna & Tommy
Joy Lynn Photography
Allyssa completely surpassed my expectations! I knew it would be nice to have someone "helping" on the wedding day but I did not realize all of the little details Allyssa would be taking care of. At the beginning she helped me create a realistic budget and kept me organized with her Google Drive documents so I always knew what was left to do. She also helped put together a design plan that easily allowed us to show our vendors our vision during the booking process! Allyssa has a perfect demeanor between calm and collected but still able to command a room. Every person in our bridal party said she was great to work with! Even some of my guests were impressed by all of the little things she was taking care of behind the scenes. I had 0 stress on my wedding day and most of that is because Allyssa had reassured me and organized everything so perfectly. My family still talks about how we need Allyssa in our everyday lives to help keep us on track! 100% hire Allyssa, she will be the best part of your wedding day!
Jennifer & Brett
White Klump Photography
No words can describe how amazing Allyssa and her staff are. From calming me down when I was just steps away from walking down the aisle, to decorating the reception venue in a way that I couldn't even dream of, Allyssa is the very best to ever do it. She was hands down the best purchase we made for our wedding. She came on six weeks out, and made sure that my only job was to sit back, relax, and enjoy the time leading up to it, something I didn't think would even be possible! My wedding was in April, and I am still using her post-wedding resources and tips. Her organization and attention to detail is incredible. When she broke down the reception, she packed everything up so neatly, that packing up the car the next morning was so efficient and easy. She is so quick to respond. Her timelines got everyone exactly where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. My wedding day was absolutely perfect because of her. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for everything!! Brides, you NEED her!
Madeline & nathan
Ryse Photography
Allyssa was the absolute BEST wedding planner! She is incredibly organized and provided very helpful documents and spreadsheets that made the last 6 weeks leading up to our wedding a breeze. She is easy to communicate with and took any/all stress away. On our wedding day, Allyssa handled everything! This allowed me, my mom, and wedding party to relax and enjoy the 'getting ready' experience. I am so grateful for all that Allyssa did to make my wedding day so special.
Evelyn & Adam
Victoria E Photography
Truthfully, I don’t know how I would have planned a wedding without Allyssa. She was meticulously organized, very communicative, and a great problem-solver. She made me feel as if I were her only client. I also felt like Allyssa took the time to really understand my husband and I as to make recommendations tailored to our tastes. Not only was the planning process with Allyssa incredibly smooth but the wedding went off without a hitch. I don’t know if it’s usual for a bride to receive just as many compliments on the wedding planner as they do their decor, venue, etc, but several guests came up to me that day and told me how wonderful Allyssa was. All my vendors—those who have worked with Allyssa before and those who haven’t—were saying how great she was. Allyssa- thank you so much. I’ll miss seeing your name pop up in my inbox.
Maia & Glendon
Mindee Malloy Photography
Allyssa’s poise, expertise, professionalism, organizational skills, ability to pivot, guidance and overall friendly demeanor was so incredible and provided me so much relief ahead of and during my wedding. Allyssa was on top of every detail as soon as she took over vendor communications 6 weeks out from the wedding. She quickly responded to all of my various questions and helped find solutions to random challenges that popped up. During the day of the wedding, Allyssa and her team were integral to ensuring everything went according to plan. The bustle of my dress kept falling and Allyssa helped me pin it up so I didn’t have to worry. She and her team packed away everything in our venue and put it in our cars. I had so much confidence and trust in Allyssa and her team that I was able to focus on being present during my wedding.
Madison & Mike
Jacoby Andrick Photography
Allyssa was the best wedding-related decision we could have made! She was able to give us lists of vendors who met our specifications, and then was also able to give us insight on who we would work best with personality-wise. My husband and I felt like we were her only clients, because of the individualized attention she gave us, and how quick she was to respond to any questions / concerns we had. Day of the wedding, Allyssa absolutely exceeded our expectations. She had cups of water and apps for us during family photos and even put our signature drink at our table for us because we didn’t have time to grab them during the cocktail hour. She was the perfect balance of professional and friendly and we cannot say enough good things! I have had multiple people tell me that our wedding was the smoothest, easiest wedding they have been to in a long time.
Jessica & Jason
Bri Whitman Photography
Allyssa is the BEST! If you are in search of a wedding planner, look no further. We live in CA and had our wedding in St. Louis, but despite the distance she made this process SO wonderful and simple for us. She helped to ease stress and simplified things for us so that the tasks didn't seem so daunting. She was so easily accessible and always made it a point to get back to us so quickly and help to resolve any last minute details or questions! When rehearsal and wedding day came around, my husband and I felt no stress in regards to the flow of the day because we KNEW Allyssa had it all under control. When wedding day came around she did everything and more beyond our wildest expectations. She kept a sense of calm and peace to the day, made sure everyone was where they needed to be, and helped make sure everything was organized and flowing smoothly. It was truly the best day of our entire lives and watching everything come together was amazing.
Allyson & Connor
Abby Rose Photography
Hiring Allyssa was easily one of the best decisions I made throughout the entire wedding process. She was an amazing help and such a calming presence throughout the entire experience. Everything got much easier once I hired her and all of her recommendations and suggestions worked out wonderfully. On the actual day of the wedding I didn't have a single stress or have to worry about a single logistical question and as a type A person with high anxiety it was amazing just getting to fully focus on the experience and my now husband. When I arrived at the venue everything exceeded my expectations and if there were any issues during the setup process I was never made aware of them. The best part was at the end of the night she took my parents keys, found their car, loaded the van with everything we needed to take home from the venue and they didn't have to do a single thing. I feel extremely lucky to have found her and can confidently say to anyone reading this review you will not regret hiring her.
Amanda & Bill
Mindee Malloy Photography
Stop your search for a planner now and hire Allyssa. My fiance and I were nervous about hiring a planner as it was an added expense, but we could not have been happier. Allyssa's services are unmatched and she walks you through every detail of the day (and the day before!). We hired Allyssa as our day of coordinator, but she was there for questions and consults for a year+ before then. My favorite part about working with Allyssa was that on the big day I could look at her and she would have a direction for us. She made our day a complete breeze and I can not be more thankful. I truly believe we were able to COMPLETELY enjoy the day without having to worry about anything. She and her team set up, tore down, and packed everything in my car at the end of the night. She is an absolute dream. She is worth her rate and so much more.
Amanda + Nick
McCune + Co Photography
We hired Allyssa as our day of coordinator and I can honestly say her services were the best investment we made throughout all of our planning! Even way before the wedding she was super responsive and helpful, and even helped us find a last minute vendor! She made everything run super smoothly on our wedding day and brought our dream to life. She handled a last minute switch to our alternate ceremony due to rain with ease and took all of the stress off of me and my husband. I don’t know how we ever would have managed without her help! If you have reservations on hiring a planner/coordinator, hire Allyssa and know that you’re in the best possible hands!
Alyssa & Ethan
Joy Lynn Photography
We worked with Allyssa for more than two years (including through a reschedule), and couldn't possibly have been happier. At every turn, Allyssa made our experience better. She is deeply knowledgeable, and her connections to local vendors made the planning process almost effortless from our end. Allyssa was particularly helpful because we were planning our wedding from a distance. From helping us find the perfect venue to coordinating a weekend of vendor interviews and tastings to personally picking up the wedding cake, she was with us every step of the way. She helped us make and stick to a budget even with schedule changes and a last-minute scramble to replace a vendor. On our day, she was a center of calm and confidence that made the whole event come together.
Rebecca & Martin
Mindee Malloy Photography
To say booking Allyssa Elaine Events was one of the best decisions we made in wedding planning doesn’t do the services she provides justice. I’ll be honest and say that I got a lot of side eyes and questioning from family and friends when we said we were using a wedding planner. However, by the end, everyone was in agreement, including my mom & dad who probably gave the most pushback — they loved her!! Allyssa made the whole process run seamlessly and was there for us every step of the way. Not to mention her experience with weddings and insight was extremely helpful for this bride who is super indecisive and didn’t have the slightest clue on how to begin planning. We would 100% recommend using Allyssa Elaine Events for your wedding if you want to truly enjoy the process and the day as much as you can!
Katie + Jake
Angellica Photography
Allyssa is the absolute best there is!!! We booked her Partial Planning package & WOW, we are so glad we did! She took the tedious details off of my plate, helped us find & communicate with vendors, gave us her expert opinions/advice, answered my million questions, kept everything organized, helped us navigate a wedding during a pandemic & paid attention to every tiny detail. She is extremely conscientious of her clients & tailors her services & talents to each. She also reminded me of deadlines as they came up & added reminders to my calendar. She didn't miss a beat throughout our whole engagement, even while she was working on bringing her little one into the world, & then while on maternity leave. We were blown away by not just how amazing Allyssa is, but her entire team as well. I can't imagine our wedding without her & her team & cannot recommend her enough.
Leslie & Jax
Jess & Jenn Photography
One of the best decisions we made was hiring Allyssa. After planning a wedding – and then re-planning through the pandemic - for almost two years with her, she feels more like family to us.
I would describe Allyssa in three words: calm, cool & collected. She truly was our calm through the COVID storm and she never let us feel panicked or worried. Throughout the process she offered tons of sound advice, creative ideas and solutions, and at times she was even a shoulder to cry on.
Allyssa couldn’t physically be at our wedding because she had just become a mom! However her team, Dani and Carly, did an incredible job executing every single detail that was planned. It was the most perfect day, largely due to the work of Allyssa and her team. We couldn’t be happier or more grateful for them and can’t wait to plan another event with them in the future.
Allie & Michael
Kristen Hendricks Photography
If I could shout it from rooftops I would - GET THE WEDDING COORDINATOR! Looking back, the only thing I would change about my wedding planning experience would have been to start working with Allyssa earlier. Pulling off a wedding and trying to enjoy it at the same time is nearly impossible, so we couldn't have been more thankful to have Allyssa there to swoop in and save the day over and over again. Allyssa helped with every little detail and didn't hesitate for a second on any request. We felt like she was our real life Mary Poppins!!! Beyond her amazing work, Allyssa made us all feel at ease and confident that we were in great hands. I knew I didn't need to worry about a thing with her in charge. Lastly, Allyssa blew me away with how organized she is. Sharing information and communication couldn't
have been easier or more efficient.
Abby & Will
Mike Cassimatis
The 3,500 character limit does not do justice to how helpful Allyssa was to us in our wedding preparation. From the start in 2019, to the COVID-19 delay, to our wedding day in August 2021, Allyssa's professionalism, thoughtfulness, responsiveness and sense of calm was a constant theme in our 20+ month wedding preparation. She is extremely detailed oriented, attentive and knowledgeable, which was incredibly helpful to us since we were planning our wedding from out of town and needed significant help throughout the process. On a personal note, Alyssa was extremely poised through both the good and more stressful times of planning, and was a calming presence for us throughout the entire process. Hiring her for our wedding was one of,
if not the best decision we made for
wedding planning.
Emily & Eddie
The Youngs Photo + Film
Hiring Allyssa as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions my husband & I made for our special day! Allyssa was professional, organized, efficient, & extremely helpful. Once we had our meeting with Allyssa six weeks out from our date, I felt all of the weight was taken off of my shoulders. She took over all vendor contact & made sure everyone knew all of the details & reassured me that everything was ready to go. The day of she was absolutely incredible. She checked in with me, worked with vendors, & decorated our room beautifully & didn’t miss a single detail. One of my favorite parts about hiring Allyssa is that our families were able to enjoy themselves & didn’t have to worry about cleaning or packing up any of our items. Thank you Allyssa for allowing us to enjoy our day with our loved ones! You are amazing!
Lauren & Brad
Laura Ann Miller
Not sure where to start with this one! Allyssa was exactly what I never knew I needed! She was our rock day of, the weeks leading up to and even the year (that COVID turned into years) before the wedding! She is the sweetest-even letting us unknowingly move our wedding out to her birthday! From our first meet, Allyssa was amazing to work with. She is an incredible communicator and the most organized person I’ve ever met! She is so calm, kind and understanding. I thought I just needed help from someone day of, but she was so much more than that. I would/will recommend Allyssa to any and every bride I meet! The only thing I would change would be to have booked her earlier and for more of her planning magic!
Emily & Bryan
Brian Rickey
If you’re looking for THE most important wedding vendor, it’s Allyssa! She is absolutely spectacular at what she does. She handled every little detail – managing the timeline, taking things to the venue, setting up and decorating the venue, giving tips and payments to all vendors, answering all family and vendor questions, cleaning up at the end of the night - if there was a task during the day, Allyssa and her team took care of it. (I didn’t even mention that she was 8 months pregnant!!) There was absolutely nothing during our wedding day that Allyssa missed. She is so organized, committed, and personable! She was the calm and cool person I needed when I felt like everything was falling apart. My family and I cannot thank her enough for making our wedding day so perfect! I would 10000% recommended Allyssa Elaine Events!
Emily & Kelly
Laura Ann Miller
I wish I could review Allyssa one million times and give her one billion stars! Our photographer Courtney recommended her to us as a wedding planner and THANK GOODNESS THAT SHE DID!! I knew right away that she was going to be the perfect person to help me with our day. She took every vision I had and made it come to life and I was never worried about anything because I knew that she would take care of me. I trusted her opinion on everything and she made my day even more beautiful than I could have imagined. She made the entire wedding planning process stress free. She is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet and will go above and beyond to make your day special. I am so blessed to have found her and to call her a friend.
Katie & Chris
Courtney Smith Photography
I booked the design service package and I'm so thankful that I did. She listened to every bit of my ramblings and put together a very detailed wedding design for my day. She was so sweet and kind and intelligent and well-prepared and insightful, you could tell this wasn't her first rodeo! It was an immense relief to get everything down in a cohesive, tangible way. It was so helpful to be able to refer back to it when I planned the rest of my wedding and booked vendors, bought decor, etc. When I wasn't sure of something, I could refer to my design plan and get a clear idea of what pieces I needed to make my beautiful day happen.
Courtney & Jonathan
Jess and Jenn Photography
Try planning a wedding during a pandemic. It’s stressful! But having Allyssa in our corner, she kept us sane through the last 6 months of planning a wedding. She was calm, the person reminding us of the million things that we forgot, and she was the one who reminded us that the stress doesn’t matter but why we are there does. I couldn’t have imagined anyone else fulfilling that role, I value Allyssa as a friend and our cheerleader. Having that on such an important day is incomparable. We enjoyed every minute of our day, took in everything and we didn’t have to fret about a single thing. If you’re questioning, stop...book Allyssa and her team...having her in your corner will allow you to enjoy the day you spent so much time planning!
Jessica & Andrew
Amber Mark Photography
Allyssa was my wedding planner on 9.19.2020. Yes, she helped plan and run a wedding during a pandemic AND pregnant! I can honestly say with 100% certainty she made our wedding day perfect. She is detail-oriented, kind, smart, and the person you want smiling at you as your nerves start to kick in. I would recommend her services to anyone, anywhere. If you are even *slightly* considering a wedding planner, then please, consider a little more and CHOOSE her! You won’t regret it. Even all of my guests were complimenting how wonderful she was. It truly shows when you don’t have to explain to people how great she is— her actions speak for themselves. Thank you Allyssa for making our day beyond what we could ever imagine.
Katie & Nate
J Elizabeth Photography
Allyssa was a true gem to work with and is so amazing and talented! From the very first day, she gave us spreadsheets, vendor referrals, checklists...everything you could possibly need. She helped finalize all details with the vendors, created our timeline, and always checked in with me. Day of, she organized the whole team and worked so hard styling all the decor pieces. The reception looked so beautiful and was everything we could have dreamed of! She is so organized and prepared for anything! I LOVED having her as the head of our vendor team. If you're on the fence about hiring a planner, please just go meet with Allyssa and let her tell you how she can help you. You'll instantly feel less overwhelmed,
and like you can leave your wedding
in her capable hands.
Shelby & Lance
Jessica Lauren Photography
Allyssa is the best decision we made about planning our wedding. She made this an easy process and was always available to talk when we had questions. The day of the wedding I cannot put into words how truly amazing she and her team was. All night she made sure my husband and I were happy, hydrated, and having fun. She makes excellent timelines and kept everyone on track. Our wedding was amazing and it wouldn't have been without her. If there was an option for more than five stars I would give her a million. At the end of the day Allyssa feels more like family than a wedding planner. I recommend her to everyone we know. We love Allyssa and if you want an amazing wedding day hire her. Because of her I had no stress on my wedding day! YOU WANT ALLYSSA ON YOUR TEAM! She made our wedding perfect and we love her!
Lindsay & Sean
Courtney Smith Photography
Do yourself an enormous favor, and book Allyssa Elaine Events! By far the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. It became very clear to us early on we needed someone on the day to make sure everything went as it was supposed to. Allyssa delivered that and more! I cannot praise her enough. Allyssa goes above and beyond, always multiple steps ahead of everything. I had ZERO stress the day of my wedding because I knew Allyssa was there. Not only on the day, but Allyssa took care of all the communication with all my vendors weeks (honestly months) leading up to my wedding date. Allyssa and her team are AMAZING!!!
Rebecca & Tarry
Endy Events
Allyssa is so amazing and worth every penny. If you’re on the fence about a planner or coordinator, just book her! She made our wedding day so enjoyable and stress free. She handled everything! We had a perfect day thanks to her and her team! We loved her!
Mackenzie & Casey
Jessica Lauren Photography
Working with Allyssa was AMAZING!! We planned our wedding from 1800 miles and two time zones away and there was no way we could have done it without her. Although we only contracted Allyssa’s help for a month out, she was providing structure, organization & recommendations well in advance and kept us on schedule leading up to the big day. She was extremely responsive and communicative. With our outdoor wedding, she had backup plans and things ready to move for potentially nasty weather. Her calm demeanor and confidence allowed us to totally enjoy our wedding day and leading up to it knowing she had it under control. If you’re on the fence about getting a coordinator – do it. If you’ve decided to get a wedding coordinator – hire Allyssa.
Elise & Chris
Laura Ann Miller
Having Allyssa in my corner was a game changer. She was knowledgeable and professional and helped advise on almost every aspect of the wedding. She even offered to bring some items she had that matched the day of decor to help save us some money! Through the months leading up to the wedding, every email or question was answered in a prompt fashion. You can tell she has built some fantastic relationships in the industry. Leading up to the wedding she kept us updated and on track and was a pleasure to work with. Sincerely on my wedding day, I knew I just needed to be there and enjoy the time with friends and family, Allyssa had the rest under control. She went above and beyond, we can not give enough accolades. She obviously loves what she does.
Courtney & Greg
Julia Noack Photography
We booked Allyssa in October of 2019 as a day of coordinator, little did we know that we would be planning our big day in the midst of a pandemic! Allyssa was a calming voice in the craziness of planning during COVID and kept us focused on the big picture. On the day of, we had to make last minute changes on the cermony but we knew it would be just fine with Allyssa guiding us along! Allyssa is so sweet & well organized and our day would not have been the same without her! If you're thinking of booking, we 20/10 recommend Allyssa! We cannot thank her enough for everything!!
Kelsey & Matt
Joy Lynn Photography
Hiring Allyssa was hands down the best decision I ever made. I hired her for month-of wedding coordination, but I had access to her planning resources from the beginning and was able to contact her with planning/vendor questions during planning. She made my life so easy and less stressful in the weeks leading up to the wedding and especially the day of! She was able to help me shave off some $$ because of her relationships/experience with my vendors. She took care of everything and kept everything right on schedule. She setup centerpieces and loaded everything into our car at the end of the night. Even though we had a smaller wedding budget than most, paying for Allyssa's services was the best money we spent on our wedding and totally worth it!
Sonya & Artie
Kara Volle Photography
Our wedding was absolutely perfect in every single way! As busy graduate students, we didn’t know where to begin in terms of planning, venues, color schemes, music, food, or drink. But Allyssa was truly a godsend. She took our far-fetched ideas and random musings and turned them into tangible results. She helped us achieve wedding goals that we didn’t even know we had! From the styling to the logistics, Allyssa is extremely knowledgeable and truly a professional. Any couple would be lucky to have her as a planner!
Madelaine & Henry
Pattengale Photography
There are not enough good things I can say about Allyssa! She was so organized (I think all my vendors were impressed at her day-of timeline..), CALM, and very aware of how the wedding industry works. She was helpful from major planning decisions to answering minor questions quickly throughout the planning process and the sole reason everything ran so smoothly the day of our wedding. I highly recommend her as your wedding planner, month of coordinator, or day of coordinator. I truly could not have done
it without her.
Desi & José
Gryseels Photography
Probably the best money spent on my wedding was hiring Allyssa! She not only helped with the overall design of my wedding, she made sure everything went off without a hitch. She was always available for questions and the documents she shared were super helpful. About 6 weeks prior to the wedding, she took over all my contracts. She planned out all the tiny details and arranged timing of everything with each of my vendors, creating a detailed timeline.
She was there throughout the whole day from getting ready to the very end. If any issue came up, she took care of it. She made sure I was doing ok throughout the whole day and was my voice when needed. You will not regret hiring her!
Danielle & ian
Jackelynn Noel Photography
Allyssa is fantastic! She is professional, organized, and has the answer to any wedding problem that arises. I worked with Allyssa to create a backyard wedding for 275 in which we essentially built our own wedding venue. We brought in everything from tent, table & chairs, silverware, carpet, ice machines, food, bars, ice cream, valet, bathrooms, and a band. She was with me every step of the way. She provided logistical help and a wonderful list of vendor recommendations. Allyssa went beyond her scope of work to provide excellent service that put me at ease. My family, friends, and wedding guests we blown away by her ability to navigate and hustle with a smile on her face. Please hire Allyssa!
Alyssa & Mike
Jessica Lauren Photography
Allyssa was so wonderful and I’m so glad we chose to have her help with our wedding. She listened to everything that I wanted and paid close attention to detail. I think of myself as a good planner, but I cannot stress enough how helpful it was to have Allyssa. I was able to completely enjoy our wedding day knowing that she was behind the scenes making sure that everything we talked about was perfect!
Highly recommend!
Caroline & Danny
Illumen Photography
Allyssa was a PILLAR of support and A POWER TO BE RECKONED WITH! What a stunning display of wedding planning and coordination! You took our vision and brought it to life! With fighting weather obstacles, to working with over eight vendors, to assisting with my grandma...you and your team pulled it all off spectacularly and made it look effortless!
THANK YOU again!
Sarah & Chad
Stephanie Nachtrab Photography
Hiring Allyssa for her planning and coordination was the best wedding decision we made. We came to her overwhelmed with all the details about a year before our wedding, and since that very first meeting, she brought her calm attitude, professionalism and advice to our planning process. As a type A bride, I appreciated her attention to detail and organization - she was someone I could trust with the big picture and the details. Not only is she incredibly talented and the best in STL, she genuinely cares about you and your big day, and will work together with all your vendors, friends and family to make sure it’s everything you’ve dreamed. Our entire day went off without a hitch and it’s because of her hard work. Do yourself a favor and book her for your wedding!
Hannah & Trevor
Elise Abigail Photography
My husband and I cannot express how amazing Allyssa was for our wedding. Not only did she make sure everything ran smoothly during the rehearsal and wedding day, but she also set up the entire reception venue and made everything look beautiful! From bringing coffee in the morning to making sure all of our cards, gifts, and personal items were collected at the end of the night and made it home safe, she truly thought of EVERYTHING. Allyssa provided way more than simple wedding management or day-of coordination. She was an amazing resource and was always extremely available. I feel like I could go on forever talking about how wonderful Allyssa is and how she made our day absolutely perfect AND stress free!!
Rachel & Patrick
Heroic Photography
I cannot say enough how wonderful it was to have Allyssa help coordinate our wedding. She was barely past her own wedding and honeymoon when she began coordinating with all my vendors and working on a detailed wedding timeline, which she distributed to the entire wedding party. On the day of the wedding, she brought breakfast and lunch, went back to the tux store to get missing cuff links and shoes, rounded up missing flowers and helped transport belongings to and from the church. Most importantly, she helped keep us on time and we were able to spend quality time with our friends and family. We are very grateful for Allyssa's assistance, professionalism, and attention to detail. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone planning a wedding or other significant event.
Anna & Todd
Jennifer Klink Photography
Getting a day-of coordinator was such a worthwhile investment! We originally decided to sign on because it would give us more peace to have Allyssa and her assistant set up the reception venue for us. She delivered so much more than that! Allyssa ran the day so smoothly. Our pastor even commented on how organized and professional she was, and how she made his job so much easier! Allyssa is calm, peaceful, cool, and collected, and she will help you feel at ease on your important day. Her knowledge of things you might not think about and her memory and willingness in helping are priceless. Having her coordinate all the vendors during those last
couple chaotic weeks also lifted a burden
I hadn't even considered.
Tenley & Kevin
Bradley Productions
Choosing to work with Allyssa was one of the best decisions I made while wedding planning. I wanted someone to be there on the day of to take care of all the details, vendor communication, questions and all the extra stuff a bride doesn't want to have to worry about, and Allyssa did just that and then some! She is extremely reliable, creative, organized and best of all sweet as can be. My wedding would not have gone off as smoothly and stress free as it did if I did not have Allyssa. I would HIGHLY recommend her, she's worth every penny.
Amy & JOnathan
Laura Ann Miller Photography
Hiring Allyssa Elaine Events was the best decision I made while planning. In the months leading up, she was quickly available to answer even the dumbest of questions. She was organized and prompt, and quickly garnered my complete trust. She was seamlessly able to coordinate so many different people and she created my schedule for the day of, even taking into account my sister's nursing schedule for her 5 week old! Throughout the night our tips were distributed to various vendors and at the end of the night, our personal belongings were already gathered up and put into our car. From the very beginning of the day to the end of the night I never once thought about set up, coordination, decoration, etc. I enjoyed myself without reserve.
Leah & Joe
Illumen Photography
We were hesitant to put part of our budget to a wedding coordinator but Allyssa and her team were worth every cent! She responded to all of my questions promptly and provided great help and insights. Her online guides were extremely beneficial and I walked away from our meetings feeling so reassured and great.
Allyssa and her team are professional, approachable and know how to get things done! They came to the rescue when I got a stain on my dress and worked behind the scenes to keep the day moving exactly on track. From coordinating vendors, creating day of timeline to all the other small and big things they did I cannot recommend them enough!
They. Are. Wonderful.!
Elise & ryan
Bulger Creative Co
Without a question, hiring Allyssa and her team was the best choice we made for our wedding. Having her on our side for the big day let me relax and actually enjoy the wedding. I knew Allyssa and I were similar minds from the first time we met. She is organized and detail oriented and quick with communicating. I am a bit of an over-planner and had a pretty specific vision for our day. Not only did everything go off without a hitch, the spaces looked more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. My husband and I 100% recommend Allyssa and highly suggest booking her early!
Lauren & Matthew
Brad Bierman Photography
Deciding to hire Allyssa Elaine Events for our day-of coordination was the best decision I made during planning. Allyssa is really laid back and easy to talk with, she really takes the time to understand your vision. Once hired, you are given access to her shared drive of wedding planning gold- budgeting spreadsheets, vendor recommendations, seating chart assistance and much more. They did an amazing job setting up the room for the reception as well as anticipating all our needs. They really made the whole experience stress free and I can't recommend them enough.
Julie & Todd
I cannot give enough praise for Allyssa & everything she does. I hired Allyssa to take over for me about six weeks before my wedding date & it couldn't come soon enough! She's such a down-to-earth, detail-oriented individual, which set my Type A perfectionist heart at ease immediately. She was my saving grace the week-of when I was stressed over everything! I knew the day-of that I wouldn't have to worry about anything because she would have everything taken care of and do anything I needed. She's truly an amazing coordinator & an even more amazing human being. I'm truly grateful for her!
Alex & Zach
Ten Sixteen Photography
Allyssa worked magic! Even with her own wedding coming up, she was always friendly and responsive to all questions or concerns I had. She made planning the wedding so much less stressful, as I live in Springfield and the wedding was in St. Louis. She worked closely with my mom on days that I could not make it to meetings, but always kept me in the loop. The reception venue was gorgeous, and she set up/made sure everything was in it's proper place, as well as worked with all the vendors the day of. If there were any issues or hiccups, I was none the wiser! I can't recommend Allyssa Elaine Events enough, or thank her enough for making my day as perfect as I always dreamed!
Ally & Dylan
Ashley Fisher Photography
Allyssa was AMAZING! We met a few months before our wedding and from this point on she was extremely accessible and really did anything and everything that needed to be done-from contacting vendors to bringing lighters for our unity candle. Her schedule was extremely detailed and great to hand out to family and friends so everyone knew where to go when. She is everything you would want in a planner-organized, diligent, able to handle a large bridal party, kind, etc. I can't say enough great things and would recommend her to anyone!
Megan & Aaron
Fire + Smoke Photography
No words can accurately describe how we feel about our time working with Allyssa and her crew, but grateful and blessed come close. For nearly a year, Allyssa helped us plan a day that was perfect for us. Allyssa is also a highly organized person, but she is much more patient and even keeled, and those traits are absolutely necessary during the wedding planning process. Time and time again, Allyssa effectively communicated our needs to other vendors, which resulted in a seamless wedding day. We will never be able to adequately thank Allyssa for giving us the most perfect day on the most important day of our lives. We highly, highly, highly recommend Allyssa and hope that you will do yourself the favor of booking her for your wedding too.
Jennifer & Frank
Maison Meredith Photography
Hiring Allyssa as my day-of-coordinator was the best decision I made throughout the wedding planning process, by far. She was accommodating in every way possible leading up to the day, and couldn’t have been more calm and perfect during our wedding weekend. Many family members commented how relaxed and on top of things she was. I can’t imagine how much easier the process would have been if I had her helping me since day one! If you want the organized planner of your dreams, she’s it.
MEgan & Michael
Virginia Harold Photography
Allyssa is great! She is organized and thinks of every detail. If you are a bride like me, have all of the big stuff done, then need to take a mental check out of the planning game, hire Allyssa then sit back to let her finish what you started!! She is A+
Kelly & David
Scarlett Crews Photography
Allyssa's attention to detail was second to none and she went above and beyond in so many ways. From negotiating with all of my vendors to assisting with stylistic components to running last-minute crazy errands, Allyssa was always there to save the day. I could not have pulled off the wedding that I had imagined without her!
Sara & Eric
Caroline Schubert Photography
Allyssa is calm, organized and professional but never bossy. Before the wedding day, she quickly answered any questions and offered tips. She put together a very detailed, impressive timeline for the day that other vendors admired and appreciated. Allyssa took care of little details without being asked. Whenever we did ask her about something, her reply was "I'll take care of that." We could not have imagined the day without her.
Kelly & ADAM
Kara Volle Photography
Hiring Allyssa was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Allyssa did everything we asked and made sure the day went smoothly. She put together our welcome bags, picked up Starbucks in the morning, setup the venue so I could have a spa day. When I walked into the reception venue and saw everything set up exactly as I had visioned, my mind was blown. I was able to truly enjoy everything we spent months planning.
Sarah & Brian
Amber Green Photography
Allyssa was absolutely wonderful! She was extremely easy to be in contact with, no matter what time of day which made our wedding experience so much easier and stress free. She genuinely cared about us and it really showed. Everything we could ever imagine was possible because of her!
Kayla & Chris
YKnot Studios
Hiring Allyssa was probably the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. My husband and I are considering getting married again just to use her! Allyssa was incredibly well prepared and helpful and made herself available any time I needed her. She was also just very friendly and a pleasure to work with!
Courtney & luke
C Bauer Photography
The day of the wedding Allyssa felt like more than just our day of wedding planner, she was like superwoman: picking up coffee and bagels for the bridal party, coordinating lunch for the bus while we took photos, making sure everyone was on time and where they needed to be, etc. It took the stress out of the day for myself, my mom , and anyone else who would of had to spend the day making sure things were in order instead of enjoying themselves. We are so thankful we hired Allyssa!
Samantha & frank
Emily Rose Studios
I'm positive Allyssa did so much more behind the scenes work that I'm not even aware of. My family bragged on her the entire day and how great of a job she did. If you're on the edge about hiring a coordinator or planner, look no further. Allyssa will bring your wedding to life and will ensure you are fully able to enjoy the biggest day of your life. She is so kind, helpful, and sweet. You won't find a better person than her!
Haylee & Brandon
Perfection is the only word I can think of that describes Allyssa. She helped with every tiny detail, and I mean everything. We called her 2 days before the wedding freaking out about table numbers, and she simple just said “I will take care of it, don’t worry about it.” She was truly a life saver during the whole process. Allyssa’s attention to detail, her very organized notes, and the personalized wedding binder all make her the best possible choice for planning your special day. She is the absolute best!
Maggie & Jeremy
Allyssa and her team was the second best decision I made for my wedding other than marrying my husband. I worked with her throughout my engagement and Allyssa helped my vision come to life. She is organized and thorough and goes above and beyond to help her clients. She made our wedding planning process a breeze, and I gained a friend as well. If you’re needing a wedding planner in St. Louis, look no further. She has fantastic relationships with vendors and will help you to have the day of your dreams.
Sarah & nick
Pure Sonic Pro
Allyssa was an incredible planner, vendor, asset to our wedding day team. From our first initial meeting we really had a great connection and I felt at ease even though I’m a type A planning person. We were able to enjoy every second of our wedding day because she was doing behind the scenes work to make it all happen.
We would absolutely recommend working with Allyssa on your perfect day. She will take care of you and your details so that you can be present on the best day of your life. Thank you so much, you’re the best!
meredith & joe
Caroline Schubert
My husband and I were planning our wedding from out of town and knew we would need help. Little did we know, that Allyssa and her team would be the best decision we made for our wedding. Allyssa was professional, easy-going, and made planning seem so easy. She created a beautiful design plan that came to life on our wedding day. She has great relationships with vendors as well. Her recommendations were perfect, always staying within our budget. No question, problem, or idea phased her. On the day of our wedding, Allyssa took over and did everything behind the scenes. I felt relaxed, knowing that I was in good hands. She kept everyone (family, wedding party, vendors, etc.) on schedule and made our day perfect. I cannot thank Allyssa enough! I highly recommend her and her services; you will not be disappointed!
Jessi & Dave
Cam & Mikayla
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