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With over a decade in the industry, Beckon Events started out as Upstate I Do and has grown to serve destinations all over. Based in the Carolinas, we are available for events of all styles. Our 2020 pricing for planning & design begins at $10k; please contact us for more details as to how we can get started with you.

Full Service Planning

An experience where we tackle all the tasks and planning minuta, so you can focus solely on the fun part: simply making the decisions and being excited for how it will all come together! We are there for you from the get-go, and serve as your ultimate wedding concierge. An all-encompassing service with unlimited communication and password-protected access to our planning software. This service includes event design, with full creation and implementation. We assist in creating the budget, breaking it down by section, and managing it throughout the planning process. We craft a custom weekend timeline, incorporating all other vendors, to create an effortless celebration. We are behind the scenes from start to finish as your event comes together. With onsite logistics management and personal client guidance, we focus on seamless and stress-free execution.

Event Design

Unlike planning, which is task focused, event design is creating a unique, consistent visual style for an event. We cast a detailed vision for your event that begins with a personalized inspiration board. From there, we build to include a functional layout with all aesthetic aspects, transforming the look and feel of the event space and bringing the design full circle: from the invitations, to the menu choice, to the decor and even the entertainment.

Event Management

Often defined as "month-of coordination" or “day of coordinator”, our event management is focused on carrying out all the logistical details on the day of your event as well as attending to your personal needs throughout the event. Your event team will be available to you from the time you sign, throughout your planning process. You will have access to the details of your event on our personalized planning software, which enables you to stay organized on top of tasks, rsvps & seating, as well as vendor information throughout your planning process.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Nicole Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best team!

Hiring Beckon Events was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process! Allie and her team were VITAL to the planning and execution of our day. We spent nearly 18 months with Beckon Events planning our October 2023 wedding. Allie traveled with us to (many) venue tours and guided us along the way with such professionalism. We ultimately decided on a beautiful venue that did present challenges both in planning and on the wedding day. My husband and I were clueless to any wedding weekend problems because they were handled by the team immediately. Beckon Events thought of EVERYTHING and handled any challenge with such grace. The attention to detail and thoughtfulness that went into planning made us feel so special during this season of life. Allie's extensive knowledge of vendors, layout and design made the planning process so easy and fun for us. Her ability to take our style and translate that to the design left us stunned on the rehearsal dinner and wedding day. We could have never planned anything as beautiful or as well thought out without Beckon Events. We would recommend them to anyone looking to have a professional and intentional planning and design team!
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Brittany C. Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire beckon events

If you do one thing in the process of planning a wedding, hire Allie and Julia from Beckon events. We are so fortunate to have had Allie along our side. She has attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine passion for what she does. Our vision was completely out of the box from what a traditional black tie wedding looks like and she worked to bring our event at the Ritz Carlton on Lake Oconee to life. She handled everything from our overall design, vendor management, and even family dynamics. Things do not go perfect with wedding planning and anytime there was an issue with vendors etc the team always had proposed alternatives ready to go.

When it came down to the day off, the team seamlessly coordinated with vendors, ensuring that everything ran like clockwork. We were blown away with the transformation of the event, and if things went wrong I can say one thing, we had no idea. We received countless compliments with how organized our wedding day flowed and our guests could tell we hired an amazing team to handle the day off.
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Allison K. Sent on 06/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal in every way

I can not rave enough about my experience with the Beckon team! Allie, Julia, and the rest of the team truly created the wedding of my dreams and went above and beyond in countless ways. From the first meeting, Allie asked about my priorities and intentions for my day and then remained focused on these throughout the planning process. I had autonomy in bringing up ideas and inspiration, but also quickly developed trust in their judgement and guidance and appreciated their suggestions and recommendations regarding vendor selection, decoration, timeline, and other details along the way. Her wisdom and experience allowed me to have peace of mind that every decision made along the way would be executed professionally and perfectly. Not only did Allie and Julia have excellent rapport with me, my husband, and my mom who was also central with the planning, but they also have incredible relationships with the vendors that we used. I could see the reasoning behind every recommendation that they made and would not have known how to select such high-quality vendors without their involvement. They handled all of the communication and coordination, leaving us able to simply enjoy the event without any “behind-the-scenes” stress!
Beckon truly knows how to plan an elegant and special event, and we had so many people tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended.
I had so much fun and it is largely due to efforts made by the Beckon team to take off pressure from me and to give security that everything was handled. Hiring Beckon as our planner was the greatest investment we could have ever made and I'd 100% do it all over again.
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Team

Allie Barham
Allie Barham
Creative Director + Principal Planner

Allie's prowess is anchored in experience and brimming with creativity; with over a decade in the world of event planning, her team is uniquely equipped to concept and deliver events that constantly exceed expectations.

Fluent in all nuances of logistical planning coupled with her background in design, Allie’s team has produced events that have been featured on Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, Magnolia Rouge, Wedding Sparrow and regularly in print in the Knot magazine.

When it comes to taking care of clients, Allie leads the charge in our team's uncompromising pursuit for excellence.⁠ Often described as "excellent at being firm but kind", she connects with a balance of transparency and compassion—keeping the client's priorities and their relationship as the focus of all communications.

As a wife and mom of two energetic elementary age children, a dog and cat, Allie is a confessed plant nerd with a penchant for escapes to the Blue Ridge Mountains. On non-event weekends, you'll likely find her at her children’s sporting events, curled up with a crossword, ⁠or cooking up a new adventurous recipe from scratch.

Anna Frazier
Anna Frazier
Associate Planner

Anna brings her event, marketing, and social media background to Beckon Events. Her event career began in college when she started working in event production for the Miss South Carolina Pageant, as well as interning for event designers, coordinators, and then working for a renowned marketing agency.

She is the proud dogmom to Finn, and as a recently married bride, she spends her free time with her sweet hubby, Nick. As a Clemson ADPi grad, you can find her beside a tailgate for every free home game and lakeside for every possible summer weekend.

Kayla Jacobs
Kayla Jacobs
Associate Planner

Born and raised in Michigan, Kayla has recently relocated to the Southeast. Working throughout college in the industry solidified her passion for events, and her love of travel + exploration pairs perfectly with our destination abilities. With a degree in business administration, she brings her logistical eagle eye and perfectionist touches to the team.

Guilty pleasure confession: Kayla enjoys catching up on all things Bachelor Nation related, and will never turn down an ice cream break at local Greenville's Spill the Beans.

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Jennifer Stuart Photography Jennifer Stuart Photography Wedding Photographers

As a photographer, it's a bonus to have a thoughtful and well-organized planner on wedding days and I Do is just that. Allie and I have worked on numerous events together, and she has always been very gracious, extremely helpful, and always prepared. I appreciate her ability to adapt when timelines don't go as planned, as well as her respect for creative photography and the time that entails. Allie has a great attention to detail and helps to make every wedding run smoothly. I Do is a wonderful service and I look forward to working with Allie more in the future! -Jennifer Stuart

Uptown Entertainment Uptown Entertainment Wedding DJs

Alli and her crew do an amazing job! Having been in this business for quite a while, I really appreciate how much attention they give, as well as how thorough they are in planning. I really enjoy working with Upstate I Do and definitely recommend them to anyone looking for their services.

Trio 864 Trio 864 Wedding Musicians

We LOVE Alexandra at I Do! She is incredibly detailed and organized, making our job as a vendor super easy and clear-cut. We have heard nothing but good things from the brides she has worked with---even one of our own musicians booked I Do after working with them at a wedding we serviced! We can't recommend them highly enough!

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