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CELEBRATE your love story
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CONGRATULATIONS
you said yes.
In the whirlwind of congratulations, idea boards floating around, and lots of advice coming your way, you’ve begun to piece together ideas of what your wedding will look and feel like. Planning your day is an incredibly intimate process, culminating in a precious 24-hour experience that must be handled with great care. Putting on a wedding takes team effort, from friends, family, vendors, and venues. We hope that whoever comes alongside you to help curate this memorable day, makes you feel truly cherished.
welcome to your beginning..
LET’S BE FRIENDS // about us We at Altar’d Events would love to help you collect an array of individuals who feel more like friends than professionals, offering you the best wedding planning experience. From elemental design and planning to vendor referrals and budget management, we’re here to help guide, organize, and simplify your event. Let us serve as your assistant and host while you take in each moment, from saying yes to stepping into the getaway car as newlyweds.
Based in the Central West End and servicing the St. Louis Metro area, we have been helping couples celebrate their special day with elegance and edge since 2012.
We are honored to offer the following to each of our couples: · A fully-customisable experience with your goals, budget and style fully orchestrated · An authentic affair unique to you · A seamlessly-executed day through meticulous logistics and experience
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS...
Gal Pals 4 | Altar’d Events
Organic Bouquets
Cake, Cake, Cake
Hard + Soft
when it comes to planning, t here are no rules.
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ALL THE LOVE // testimonials
“The absolute best decision we made – well aside from deciding to get married – was hiring Allissa and her team at Altar’d Events! Their tagline should be, “Stress. Free. Wedding. Planning.” Or maybe, “Best. Money. Ever. Spent.” Not only did they keep us on budget, on schedule, and insanely organized, they made the entire planning process FUN for us, giving us more time to enjoy each other and take in the memories which is SO IMPORTANT!”
Sarah + Tor ey
“Overall, hiring Altar’d Events is the one decision that made everything else go perfectly.”
Chelsea + Greg
“You HAVE to pick Callan and Allissa! They will make your day absolutely flawless. The whole weekend was absolute bliss, and it would not have been possible without them.”
Elizabeth + Jeremiah 8 | Altar’d Events
“I wouldn’t describe myself as a “traditional” bride and wanted to work with a team that “got” my vision and priorities for the perfect day. When the big day came around, I was totally able to relax and put my trust in the Altar’d Events team, and everything went perfectly - I am not exaggerating.”
Jenna + Andrew
GREAT EXPECTATIONS // what you should expect CHOOSING YOUR PLANNER Bringing on a planner is one of the most personal decisions you can make for your wedding day. Fully research and interview an array of people to see their personality, style, and scope of services. Look for someone who is transparent and communicates well, someone who has a history of turning great ideas into glamorous, well-organized plans. A good planner should be as hands off or as hands on as necessary, someone who can speak for you and your vision. We promise to only enter into a contract if we believe that we can best serve you.
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OUR APPROACH Whether you come to us looking for guidance + coordination or a fullservice team effort, we can help you enjoy your event by minimizing stress and maximizing organization. In planning your entire experience, we will discuss your vision, your budget, your must-haves, walking through your ideal wedding day. We want to know you, both as individuals and as a unit, so that we can create a celebration that is an authentic representation of your love. We dig in to find out what excites you and what is causing you the most anxiety. A customized plan is created to ensure your journey to the altar is not only exciting, but strss free resulting in a day where your guests can celebrate fully and you may relax and soak in evey moment. Through suggesting valued vendors and offering simple solutions, we can help you stay within your budget without compromising style.
AS AN INSIDER // helpful hints TOP THREE TIPS FOR A HAPPY WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE
1. Start prioritizing and budgeting early. 2. Do your research and t rust your instincts. 3. Enable ot hers so you can relax and enjoy your wedding.
OTHER HELPFUL HINTS • Prioritize what is most important to you and your fiancé. • Organize your thoughts and ideas on paper before consulting with a planner. • If you can work with a planner throughout the entire planning process, do it. You will find the event runs more smoothly with all vendors and venue united to take care of you and your guests. • You can’t please everyone. With that in mind, plan a day that reflects and celebrates you, your values, and your love. The people who truly love you will respond well to that and enjoy the day in the end. • Enjoy the planning process. Even in the stress-filled moments or difficult decisions, remember that you are planning this event to help cultivate memories with your friends and family — and the planning process is a part of that. • Do your research but keep it simple. Interview no more than three of each vendor area. • Don’t sweat the small stuff. Leave that to the event planner and remember to enjoy the day and make fun memories, quirks and all. • Go on a date with your fiance the week before the wedding and leave the wedding talk behind. • The day of, stop and watch. Take a few seconds at each stage of the wedding day to store the emotions, scents, conversation, and imagery that is swirling around you. The day will be over before you know it.
COLLECTIONS // services & pricing Allow our team to become yours, solely dedicated to meticulously delivering an impressive event. We’ll start with a complimentary event consultation to understand your needs. We can recommend a particular service option after understanding your vision, priorities, budget, and length of time until the wedding day.
WEDDING MANAGEMENT - Custom online planning portal - Qualified vendor recommendations - Planning meeting 3 months from wedding - Prewedding walkthrough of venue - Creation of wedding weekend timeline - Confirmation of all wedding vendors - Coordination of rehearsal, ceremony + reception - Lead planner + 2 assistants
$3200
A LA CARTE SERVICES - Consulting hours - Venue Scouting - RSVP Tracking - Core Design - Vendor Meetings - Additional Production Assistants - Rehearsal Dinner + Brunch Planning - Welcome bags + bridal party gifts
FULL SERVICE PLANNING Management of all aspects of the wedding planning experience, includes everything listed prior, as well as: - Ongoing communication throughout planning process - Complete assistance is allocating + managing the budget - Venue research + booking - Comprehensive event design - Qualified vendor recommendations + selection assistance - Contract + payment management - Scheduled planning meetings + vendor consultations - Coordination + management of all creative partners - Creation of custom floor plan for ceremony + reception - Guest management: RSVP tracking + transportation coordination
Investment Begins At
$7500
DUE’S & DONT’S // policies & payments SATISFACTION // We guarantee complete satisfaction and peace of mind for those who understand the process and adhere to the terms of agreement. Please review the extensive explanation of our policies in the contract before you sign.
PAYMENTS // •
A non-refundable retainer of 50% of planning package is due with the signed contract.
• 25% is due 3 months prior to the wedding date. • The remaining contracted balance must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.
COMMUNICATION // Your online portal will serve as our main hub for communication, however you may reach us in the office by phone at 314-261-4211
OFFICE HOURS // Tuesday - Friday, 9:30am-4pm
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The best love is t he kind t hat awakens t he soul and makes us reach for more, t hat plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. -Nicholas Sparks
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS BY Vein + Vessel cover, pages 1-3
The Rowlands page 4
Laura Ann Miller Photography page 5
Elizabeth Lloyd Photography pages 6-7, 9, 12-14, 18
Courtney Smith Photography pages 8, 10-11
Kairos Photography page 8
Jamie Leigh Miller pages 16-17