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Ally Event Planning is a full-service wedding and special event planning business dedicated to saving you time, money and energy for your big day. Whether you need a full-time planner, a helping hand, or a "day of" coordinator, Ally is here for you. We commit to working with you in order to create a memorable, low-stress event. Regardless of the size of your budget, how numerous your requirements, how "silly" your questions, or your religious/sexual orientation, we will treat you and your guests with respect and exceed your expectations. Or staff is enthusiastic, friendly, organized, accessible, professional, and detail-oriented. Working with Ally Event Planning will be a worthwhile experience for both you and your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,200

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

2,500.00

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Ally Event Planning

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Alicia Sent on 08/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Janelle is a brides dream come true! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect because of her. Janelle was so supportive, organized, and professional. I wanted an outdoor wedding and had no idea where to start. Janelle helped with vendors, day of planning, and literally set up every single thing for the ceremony and reception. She made my wedding day stress free and run so smooth. There's nothing else a bride could ask for. I would recomend her to any bride!
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Amanda Sent on 10/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janelle and her team were hands down the very best investment we made for our wedding. Janelle was flexible and extremely responsive in the months leading up to the wedding. She then took the time to understand the vision and every detail of our day. Everyone was extremely friendly, engaging, and professional. They transformed our venue into something even more beautiful then I ever imagined. I was able to enjoy my entire wedding day from beginning to end, I was fully relaxed and stress-free, Janelle took care of everything. As the day progressed into evening, the team worked non-stop like Ninjas in the night making sure everything ran smoothly. I would recommend them to anyone that is looking for a day of coordinator all the way to a full wedding planning service. I don't know what I would have done without Janelle. Thank You from the bottom of my heart, you made our special day perfect, we are forever grateful!!
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Dana Sent on 09/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot thank Janelle and Heather enough! I am a huge person when it comes to planning and details and Janelle made me feel like I could put it all in her hands, so I did. When there where things that needed to be done she jumped into action! She made it possible for us to fully enjoy our wedding day. Let me add as well, we had our 100 person wedding in our backyard. She was the most perfect person for our perfect day. Her communication was flawless and she was extremely warm and kind to our everyneed. I legit handed her the keys to our house and gave her full control and she owned it! Our wedding was a success because of her and Heather! We loved them and could not be more greatful for this incrdiable team of women! If you don't go with them then you are making a horriabke decision. We could not have asked for better folks!
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Chelsea Sent on 08/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I could not recommend Janelle and her team more. We had our wedding at a venue that was completely raw and basically a shell for an event. She was incredibly organized and understood the exact look & vibe we were going for... despite me only showing her maybe 1 photo. They turned our event around in 3.5 hours and it looked BEAUTIFUL. ALLY EVENT PLANNING IS AMAZING and I feel comfortable recommending them for ANY event planning. Very relaxing energy, knew every detail, and every minute was accounted for. Could not thank them enough.
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Camille Sent on 07/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Janelle was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. She was not only thorough and organized, she was on top of everything without being bossy or overbearing. She was completely in control of everything starting two weeks out and allowed me to truly relax and enjoy the wedding rather than running around the whole month prior.

I can't say enough about how wonderful it was working with Janelle and everyone at Ally Event Planning. Our experience was wonderful and our day was executed PERFECTLY. All the details I never even thought to think about were addressed and the day went off without a hitch!
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David Sent on 05/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
LADIES AND GENTS, READ THIS. Working with Janelle at Ally Event Planning was hands-down the best decision my husband and I made.

She single-handedly shifted my stress into excitement. I'm not kidding. She's a principal by day and wedding warrior also by day + night. She's extremely organized but with an awesomely bubbly and hilarious personality. No, she did not pay me to write this. I honestly feel this strongly about you hiring her. She'll give you a perfected, color-coordinated timeline that will blow your mind. She starts working with you the second you hire her, and she's your sidekick throughout the entire process. You deserve her.

Trust me, you absolutely will not regret it. If I could give her 1,000 stars, I would. Love you Janelle!
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Stella Sent on 11/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janelle was absolutely amazing! We hired her just about 2-3 months prior to our wedding due to our former coordinator quitting her job. We didn't think we'd find anyone as awesome as our former coordinator, but oh my goodness!!! Janelle went wayyy above and beyond our expectations and we'd hire her again and again if we could! From the first message we exchanged up until even after the wedding, Janelle has been nothing but friendly, polite, and so helpful! The week leading up to the wedding, I must have emailed her an average of twice a day and she was always quick to respond! Janelle was on top of everything. She was so helpful during the rehearsal and completely indispensable on the day of our wedding. There were a few last minute changes on wedding day and she handled them with patience and stride. She kept me calm throughout the whole wedding process. There was no way our wedding day would have been anywhere near as successful without Janelle! We absolutely love her and hope our paths will cross again someday! We'd 100% recommend her to anyone needing an event coordinator!
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Sydney Sent on 10/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience with Janelle and Ally Event Planning! Our wedding venue was pretty DIY, so we had to bring in lots of different vendors and supplies and only had access to the space on the day of. Overwhelmed with how we would get everything set up and coordinated, we found Janelle on Thumbtack. Hiring her was probably the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. Janelle was organized, had great communication throughout the process, and put us completely at ease. She took a lot of care to ensure that our vision of the wedding was carried out and it absolutely was. Our venue looked gorgeous and the day flowed perfectly. Janelle was a reassuring presence throughout the wedding and I can't imagine how we would have managed without her. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Katherine Sent on 09/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janelle and Ally Event Planning were the BEST THING that we did for our wedding! We worked with some really amazing vendors, just wonderful people, and Janelle was the best of the best. We knew right away that we needed to hire someone to set up our ceremony and reception the day of our wedding. We had a very DIY wedding on a small farm so it was essentially filling a blank slate. My husband and I worked on signs, photos, favors, etc. etc. but we knew we would need to be getting ready the morning of the wedding, not decorating. When I researched Day Of Coordinators I was a little dismayed. Everyone I looked into seemed to work mainly on very fancy weddings (ours was not) and the price was fairly high. Then I found Ally Event Planning and was so excited looking through the website. This was the first coordinator that I saw who showed that they could do super fancy events as well as more simple, rustic affairs (which was what our wedding was). It felt like Ally Event Planning would "fit" with our vibe for the day. Also, in corresponding with Janelle I just got this feeling that she was so personable and friendly. And, surprise- she really is! I was able to email Janelle with a few questions through the planning process. She helped trouble shoot on our timeline and a few other details. It was great to talk with her a few weeks before and hash out all of the details for the day. We finally met in person at our rehearsal and I was so happy that Janelle was there. She was able to focus the attention of our wedding party on a sweltering day in July. The day of the wedding my husband and I didn't have to worry about the venue at all. We knew Janelle and her wonderful assistant had it covered. During the reception we were totally free to spend time with family and friends and dance to our awesome band. We didn't have to trouble shoot one single thing. We enjoyed our amazing wedding to the max and we are so grateful for all of the work that Janelle did to make that happen!
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Julie Sent on 12/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
On the morning of your wedding you have two options: wake up and start fussing over reception decorations, coordinating the caterer delivery, getting flowers from the florist to your groomsmen and wedding party, making sure the DJ shows up, making sure the groomsmen are on time, hoping the limo arrives, and dealing with 8 million other details all while trying to get beautiful, OR you can hire Ally Event Planning. I did the latter and they made my wedding day a DREAM. I've had so many people tell me that our wedding was the most stress-free they'd ever seen, and it was all thanks to Janelle and her team. She had every single tiny detail covered, she thought of details and issues that had never occurred to us, she made us feel amazing and relaxed and kept the day flowing flawlessly. I was able to just wake up on the wedding day and enjoy the moments and the people, while Janelle was behind the scenes making sure everything was impeccable. I can't say enough great things about Ally Event Planning - it was the BEST decision I made when planning my wedding. I'd get married again just to work with Janelle. :)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
It Clicks Photo It Clicks Photo Wedding Photographers

Janelle is incredible! She not only was on top of the ceremony and reception making sure everything runs smoothly, but she also helped out when taking family portraits! She is so courteous, keeps you in the loop, and knows how to run the show. Love working with her!! I hope to work with you again Janelle!!

Memorable Life Events Memorable Life Events Wedding Officiants

Janelle was AMAZING! As a wedding officiant it is common for me to have to help with many last minute details but the Ally Event planning team made my job easy. From handling the rehearsal to getting the bridal party lined up and down the aisle, she was a lifesaver. I was incredibly impressed that even as a day of coordinator she still touched base with me several times prior to the wedding to keep me in the loop. She provided excellent instructions on parking and venue location and set up. She always had a smile on her face, and a giant belt of wedding day essentials for the entire bridal party at her fingertips. I wish I could have her at all my weddings. I highly recommend her.

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