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Engaged Event Management is a professional wedding and event planning company based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Founder, owner, and event management maven Tara Thistlethwaite has found her passion in coordinating events. She has genuinely found her calling for her remarkable customer service and organizational skills in the wedding and event industry. This boutique style wedding planning company specializes in providing individualized attention to couples in order to create an event that exceeds their expectations.

Services Offered

Engaged Event Management offers professional planning services for weddings and other momentous life events. The company specializes in event management, which provides day-of coordination services. They make sure every detail is perfectly executed on their client's behalf. The wedding day management package offered by the company includes 10 hours of on-site coordination, transportation management, vendor communication, and the gathering of gifts. A few highlights included in the company's event management packages include:

  • Knowledge sharing related to event preparations
  • Creation of comprehensive wedding day timeline and setup instructions
  • In-person consultations and venue visits
  • Review of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception floor plans
  • Attendance at and management of rehearsal

Areas Covered

The Engaged team is up for any event hosted in southeastern and central Pennsylvania. Whether the event is in our backyard or yours we are always up for a road trip!

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$125

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Engaged Event Management

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Tara and her team received highly positive reviews for their wedding coordination services. Reviewers praised Tara for her organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication. She was commended for handling every aspect of the wedding day, from coordinating with vendors to setting up decorations. Many reviewers expressed gratitude for Tara's ability to handle unexpected issues and ensure a seamless and enjoyable wedding experience. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Tara and her team for wedding planning and coordination.

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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.

Tara and her team received highly positive reviews for their wedding coordination services. Reviewers praised Tara for her organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication. She was commended for handling every aspect of the wedding day, from coordinating with vendors to setting up decorations. Many reviewers expressed gratitude for Tara's ability to handle unexpected issues and ensure a seamless and enjoyable wedding experience. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Tara and her team for wedding planning and coordination.

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Sarah C. Sent on 05/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal tea party & 95th birthday open house!

Tara made our two events (2 weeks apart) easy and seamless! She had so many great ideas (vendors, rentals, etc, etc) from the very beginning and kept me organized & on top of things with consistent emails, follow up phone calls, and detailed lists. Both of the events were beautiful and enjoyed by everyone. I was planning from a distance and Tara made it so smooth and lifted a lot of stress from my shoulders. Highly recommend Tara and her team at Engaged Event Management :)
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Carly S. Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Smartest Wedding Move we Made!

Hiring Tara and her staff was the best thing we could have done for my daughter’s wedding day. Although the venue provided planners and coordinators for our event, they were no where near as helpful and reliable as Tara. Don’t be fooled thinking that is all you need.
When our very reputable and highly recommended venue was not ready, as promised the morning of the wedding, all I needed to do was call Tara and she took care of everything. She arrived bright and early with an unbelievable supply of everything we could possibly need that day. And believe me, we thought we had covered all our bases but still relied on her “ Mary Poppins” rolling bag for our last-minute emergencies. I can’t possibly list all the things she oversaw that day, but I can tell you it took an unbelievable burden off our shoulders and allowed us to simply relax and enjoy every moment of the day we worked all those months for.
In addition, Tara took care of so many preliminary wedding necessities before the big day. From checking in and establishing a rapport with all of our vendors to meeting and communicating with us throughout our whole planning process. She provided us with all the resources we needed to ensure that the day was perfect and free from any last minute worries.
We highly recommend Engaged Event Management!! Tara is worth her weight and gold!
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Rachele G. Sent on 04/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I couldn't have done it without Tara!

Tara was one of the first people I hired, and for good reason! She was there every step of the way, from the very beginning of my engagement, to the day I said "I do". I'm so glad I had her on my team, to vouch for me and only me with other vendors, and especially to handle the day-of coordinating, including the mini-emergencies, so I could relax as much as possible on my big day! I found out after the wedding she even handled last minute crises on her own, and didn't tell me so it wouldn't stress me out! She's friendly, professional, and worth every penny!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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tara thistlethwaite
tara thistlethwaite
Owner, Lead Planner

Hi!

I’m Tara, owner and lead planner of Engaged Event Management. I am a naturally-curly, red-headed, music loving, list making guru as a well as a wife to an IT ninja and a momma to two vivacious little girls.

On top of my years of experience working as an event manager I also hold a BS in business as well as a professional certification in wedding planning and consulting from Temple University.

I’ve been in the wedding industry for over ten with over 100 events under my belt. So needless to say, I am not new to this wild and crazy wedding industry that I love.

My passion for bringing people together and my love of the logistics behind what that entails has been present throughout my entire life. I am ecstatic to have found my niche in event management, and I cannot wait to serve you.

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