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On WeddingWire since 2021

Based out of Tempe, Arizona, Black Tie Optional is a wedding planning and coordination company. Our professional team is ready to be by your side throughout the process, helping you on this one-of-a-kind journey. We understand that each couple has a unique vision in mind for their wedding day, and will go the extra mile to make those ideas a reality. The result is a celebration as unforgettable as your love story!

Services Offered

Black Tie Optional provides a range of services to make the planning process that much easier. This includes creating a customized budget and to-do lists, ensuring that no detail is forgotten. We will also have various check-in calls throughout your planning jouney to stay up-to-date and answer questions along the way. On the day itself, we'll act as a point of contact for your vendors, family, and guests. Our services range from month-of coordination to full-service wedding planning.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Non-Religious
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Reviews of Black Tie Optional

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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BTO Events, led by Chelsea and Cameron, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding planning team. They are praised for their organization, attention to detail, and genuine care for their clients. The team is commended for their expertise in vendor recommendations and their ability to make the planning process seamless and stress-free. Chelsea and her team are described as professional, kind, and dedicated, making them the perfect choice for couples looking for a superb wedding planning experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

BTO Events, led by Chelsea and Cameron, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding planning team. They are praised for their organization, attention to detail, and genuine care for their clients. The team is commended for their expertise in vendor recommendations and their ability to make the planning process seamless and stress-free. Chelsea and her team are described as professional, kind, and dedicated, making them the perfect choice for couples looking for a superb wedding planning experience.

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Caroline E. Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Planners in AZ

BTO is seriously the best. Both Chelsea and Cameron are miracle workers that I really couldn't have done anything without them. I am not a local in the Phoenix area, we wanted to do a destination wedding all the way out in AZ. We reside in Kentucky and planning a wedding is a daunting task but planning it across the country in an area where we have no ties or anything is even scarier. They both were able to make the whole process stress free and they came in with great recommendations. When one pretty major thing went wrong Friday night, Cameron was able to fix it within like 2 hours and keep me from freaking out :) She was my level headed middle superwoman and was able to take care of every detail through out the weekend to a T. I really can't thank them enough.
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Liza L. Sent on 04/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding planning team!

The best decision we made early in our engagement was hiring Black Tie Optional to be our wedding planning team. Chelsea and Cameron absolutely crush it. From the initial consultation to the final send-off, they greatly exceeded our expectations.

Their vendor recommendations were spot-on, and they worked seamlessly with each vendor to ensure a flawless execution. Their organizational skills are unparalleled - every detail was accounted for, and the timeline for the weekend's events was perfectly paced. Chelsea and Cameron offered invaluable design tips and advice, helping us bring our vision to life.

We had an untraditional wedding with ceremony and reception on two separate days, which was like planning two entirely separate weddings. We could not have pulled off either event without them. Chelsea expertly navigated family dynamics with grace and ease, always reminding us to put our needs and desires first, while keeping our loved ones happy and involved. We wanted her opinion on everything because she has great taste and understood our vibe. Cameron was the detail oriented, “yes girl” I needed on my wedding day taking care of absolutely everything with the best attitude and energy.

If you want an absolutely incredible team, enjoyable planning experience, with the ability to bring your wedding dreams to life hire Black Tie Optional - they truly are the best in the business!
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Devin Z. Sent on 04/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

Black Tie Optional and their team was an absolute joy to work with! Cameron was assigned to our wedding and she guided us through the whole planning process. I can’t put into words how awesome she is. Everything from filling out the planning website, recommending vendors and reviewing contracts, keeping us on track, answering our 1000 emails; she just helped us with all of it. Cameron was extremely professional, friendly, and made us feel special about our big day.

We really liked the planning site that BTO uses. It helped us keep track of budgeting, vendors, payments, guests list and more. It laid out when things needed to be completed which made the planning seem not as daunting of a task. If we did have any outstanding items, Cameron was right there to check in on us in case we needed anything.

The day of the wedding was as smooth as can be and that was because of Cameron and her assistant. We had a couple of hiccups during the wedding but they were able to change things around, seamlessly. Our guests were none the wiser and the party continued.

Overall, we are extremely happy with the service and knowledge BTO and Cameron brought. We absolutely would recommend them for any wedding you are planning.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Team

Chelsea Gaytan
Chelsea Gaytan
Founder, Lead Wedding Planner

I have been in corporate events since 2014 and my hyper-detail oriented brain was abolsutely made for event planning. I believe my strengths lie in focusing on the tiny pieces of an event based on the overall vision, and executing those to perfection. I'm extremely communicative and anticipate pain points before they arise, to ensure that every event goes off without a hitch!

After planning my own wedding in the Arizona desert, at a location that required me to outsource all my own vendors and staff, I fell head-over-heels for wedding planning. I learned that I love connecting with other local business owners that are just as passionate about LOVE as I am. When multiple vendors and guests said that they were blown away by the execution of our wedding and suggested that I do this professionally - I just HAD to take the leap and start Black Tie Optional!

I can't wait to speak with you and to hear all about your wedding dreams!

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