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On WeddingWire since 2019
Welcome to Aligned Events! Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, Aligned Events is a full-service wedding planning, management, and design company serving couples in The Berkshires as well as all of New England and New York. Aligned Events was formed to help couples celebrate joyfully and authentically. Rejecting the notion of a one-size-fits-all-approach, Aligned Events crafts custom and beautiful events by getting to know each couple's dreams, quirks, and vision for their wedding day. Services are tailored to reduce stress and promote fun in the planning process. The end result is a blissful wedding day that is unique and full of life-long memories. Aligned Event's guiding principles are based on sustainability, inclusion, philanthropy, and support for local communities.
Experience
Shannon Cruise is the owner and lead planner of Aligned Events. She is a native of New England and has lived all over the region planning bespoke events. Shannon has been planning events and working in the hospitality industry for over fifteen years. Shannon's lengthy experience has gifted her the opportunity to plan and manage events at a variety of unique locations - farms, islands, fields, private homes, beaches, and countless beautiful venues throughout the region. Her commitment to each wedding stems from a deep appreciation for the couples she works with and the joy of seeing couples experience a stress-free wedding that exceeds their dreams and visions.
Services Offered
Aligned Events offers wedding planning, wedding management, and design and styling services.
Planning services are fully customized and are collaborative in nature. Utilizing lengthy experience, pro vendor relationships and detailed planning systems, Shannon and her team keep planning on track, calm, and organized. Wedding Management is a great fit for the couple that wants to plan the majority of their wedding themselves but needs support tying together all their planning and managing the weeks leading up to the wedding. Planning and management services all include comprehensive day-of management to execute the carefully crafted plans and provide support to couples as they embark on a lifelong journey together.
In the era of COVID-19, Aligned Events is also working with couples who have had to adjust their wedding plans and helping them navigate the logistical challenges related to wedding planning during a crisis. By evaluating each couple's priorities and thinking creatively, Shannon and her team are able to provide guidance and paths forward towards hosting a celebration that allows for the joy of a wedding while keeping loved ones safe.
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Shannon from Aligned Events receives glowing reviews from couples for her exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers praise her calm demeanor, organization, and attention to detail, highlighting her ability to execute seamless weddings even in challenging circumstances. Shannon's professionalism, industry knowledge, and warm personality make her a valuable asset in bringing couples' visions to life. Vendors also appreciate working with Shannon, underscoring her strong relationships and logistical expertise. Overall, Shannon is highly recommended for her dedication, creativity, and ability to craft unforgettable wedding experiences, earning praise for her role in orchestrating successful and stress-free events.
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Shannon so clearly loves planning and executing weddings. She was responsible for connecting us to nearly 100% of the vendors we ultimately worked with across our wedding weekend, and seemed to intuitively understand our style and preferred approach without ever having to explicitly ask. We knew we wanted to get married in my parents’ backyard–an at-home wedding, which comes with its own challenges–and Shannon talked us through every iteration of potential plan (rain, heat, tent floor or no tent floor, among so many others) with patience, understanding, and a clear objective to support us in whatever decision we ultimately made. We have no notes for Shannon. She is an excellent wedding planner, and we’re so jealous of any future couple who makes the smart (and correct) decision to work with her.
Shannon is the BEST!
During most of the lead up to our wedding we were living in Texas / our wedding took place in the Berkshires, so it wasn't as easy to visit our venue, meet vendors etc. But it gave us such peace of mind throughout the whole process knowing that we had Shannon's help. Her kind demeanor, organization, and level-headedness were unparalleled, especially when unexpected challenges popped up. Our wedding was logistically a bit tricky at our venue, but she was able to help make our vision come to life on what might have been the most humid August day ever.
Our other vendors told us unprompted how much they appreciated working with Shannon as well. There are obviously a lot of decisions that go into wedding planning, but for any future couples out there, hiring Shannon should be your easiest one!
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