I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Root & Gather. We worked with the owner, Alaina, for over a year to create the event of our dreams. We threw a ton of curveballs at her (a difficult to access private property with hardly any usable amenities and a hyper-specific and unusual vision for the band, decor and food—not to mention lots of strong personalities and opinions) and Alaina made us feel like every one of these pipe dream requests was just within reach and absolutely no sweat. She not only made them *all* happen, but we rarely (if ever) felt the intense behind-the-scenes activity that we know must have transpired in order to realize all of these complicated ideas.
She very quickly understood what we were trying to accomplish over the course of our weekend and not only made our ideas come to life, but also suggested many new ones that were right in line with this vision. She has an incredible local network and wonderful vendor relationships which were evident leading up to and throughout the entire event.
We truly wouldn't have changed a single thing about our wedding weekend and are beaming as we look back at our photos. We feel so lucky to have found Alaina and not only gained these incredible memories but a wonderful new friend in the process. I cannot recommend her and her team enough. Do yourself a huge favor—stop reading this and reach out asap before she books up! :)

We truly cannot say enough incredible things about Alaina of Root + Gather. From the very beginning, she was an absolute dream to work with — organized, calm, thoughtful, and completely invested in making our day everything we hoped it would be.

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but Alaina was a true lifesaver. She helped us cut through the noise and focus on what mattered most: celebrating our love, being present with our people, and actually enjoying the process. Whenever we felt stressed or unsure, she grounded us with clarity and reassurance. Her guidance was steady and confident, and she always seemed three steps ahead, handling details before we even realized they needed attention.

On the wedding day itself, Alaina worked magic behind the scenes. Everything flowed seamlessly, and if there were any hiccups, we never knew about them. That kind of peace is priceless. Because of her, we were fully present — soaking in every moment, laughing, hugging, dancing — without a single worry.

Beyond her incredible professionalism, Alaina is simply a wonderful human. Warm, genuine, and deeply caring, she made us feel supported every step of the way. Choosing Root + Gather was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

If you’re looking for someone who will not only execute your vision beautifully but also protect your joy throughout the process, Alaina is the one. We are endlessly grateful for her and cannot recommend her highly enough.

Alaina was absolutely incredible from start to finish, making the entire process feel smooth and stress free. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organization brought our vision to life even better than we imagined. She was always responsive, calm, and solution oriented, which gave us complete confidence leading up to the big day. We truly couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and talented person to help create such a perfect celebration!

My daughter Olivia and I faced a daunting task, or at least that is how we viewed it, when we started to plan in late 2024 for an October 2025 wedding in Colorado. At the time, neither of us lived in Colorado. I was living and still live in Utah and she was in Chicago. Then we discovered Alaina and Root+Gather and she literally transformed our worries into the wedding and reception of our dreams. The wedding weekend is one we will never forget. It brought so much joy into our lives after a period of loss marked by the death of Olivia's father and my husband in 2022. Alaina's thoughtful touches ensured that his presence was felt throughout the celebration. Our family will be forever grateful for her care, patience, and amazing planning.

Alaina was an absolute dream to work with and the best decision we made for our wedding! From start to finish, she was calm, cool, and collected, which made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. Her organization and attention to detail were incredible—she had everything running so smoothly that we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

What really stood out was how deeply she listened to us. She truly understood our vision and turned it into a day that was uniquely ours. Her high level of experience and creativity shone through in every little detail, and she made the planning process not only easy but fun.

Alaina’s personality is so easeful and warm, and having her by our side felt like working with a friend who just happens to be incredibly talented. She went above and beyond to create a day we’ll remember forever. Alaina is truly exceptional at what she does, and we feel so lucky to have had her as our planner. Thank you, Alaina, for everything—you made our wedding unforgettable!

Alaina is excellent. Her attention to detail, flexibility, and experience are top-notch. She walked this neurotic bride through the planning process step-by-step, helping me manage budget, relationships with vendors, and all the little and big decisions along the way. The best part was that I enjoyed every single second of my wedding weekend. My husband and family were so grateful that Alaina was available to answer any questions and handle any minor issues, and I knew Alaina was amazing because I didn't have a single question or minor issue the entire weekend! I truly got to experience and enjoy every moment of my big day, knowing that Alaina had thought of and handled any potential issues and was there to manage any last-minute details. Alaina is also incredibly sweet and professional. Her presence at my intimate wedding was lovely and so, so welcome. I highly recommend Alaina. If you're going to spend money on a wedding, I promise it's worth it to hire a professional like Alaina who can make sure that money is well-spent. I hope I can hire Alaina again someday for an event like a family reunion.

Alex and Alaina were truly the best planners I can imagine having worked with: attentive to every detail without ever causing us any stress, and so casually warm in our interactions that it's as if they were old friends. I sure don't plan on getting married again—but I believe I could get married two dozen times without encountering planners who are their equal.

Alex and Alaina are heroes. We were floored, over and over again, by their impeccable professionalism and for the way in which they anticipated every element, large and small, and unfailingly went above-and-beyond in their help, support, and attention to detail. In so doing, they made this large and potentially stressful event as painless and joyful as it could be. We trusted them completely from the get-go, but only grew more and more impressed as the months went on. They were, frankly, invaluable. They're also just completely delightful people - warm, smart, funny - with whom it was always a pleasure to talk. In short, I don't think better wedding planners exist.

Our dream reception became an amazing reality, thanks to Alaina at Root + Gather! We can't imagine pulling off our outdoor tented wedding without her expert knowledge, tailored customer service, and attention to detail. Alaina was a breeze to work with, and from the very beginning through the end of the reception when all guests left, we knew we were in the best hands. She perfectly understood our vision, crushed the details, and we were able to head into the reception weekend at ease, knowing we were in the best hands no matter what. Her vendor recommendations were stellar, and she executed the reception flawlessly. Can't recommend Root + Gather enough!

Alaina at Root and Gather is one of those special people in the world that I met and just instantly knew, she got me. She made me feel comfortable every step of the way when I was stepping so far outside my comfort zone by having a wedding and being the center of attention. She took the time to learn about us a couple and really took what she learned and incorporated those little details into our wedding. She planned a beautiful weekend for us and it truly was perfect, I imagine when people decide to work with a wedding planner she is the person they are dreaming of finding. We never felt like we were just another client, she made us feel like we were her only clients and everything we said mattered, big or small. I know that she in fact had other clients and was planning other weddings but she has this ability to make you feel like you are her top priority.

We found Alaina after we had already booked a few vendors (photographer, venue, and florist) but she found us so many additional vendors and created a fantastic team. From the start I told her, there are some things I really cared about and other things I hoped could just happen and the details didn’t matter. She understood the assignment and made sure my crafts were included, giving me different options for ways to incorporate them, and that I was very involved in the flowers, even arranging a visit to the farm they were growing at! Then she took the reins and seemed to just take care of the rest, asking my opinion when it was necessary but otherwise confidently making decisions on our behalf.

She is extremely professional and made sure every box was checked (and double checked) along the way while also being so kind, caring, and attentive to our feelings and requests. Her monthly updates and timeline/checklist made the whole process easy from start to finish. As our big day approached friends said, “you must be so stressed, how are you managing?” and the honest answer was, “my biggest concern is what color to paint my nails because Alaina is handling everything else”. I feel so lucky looking back and knowing that was how great her and her team were to work with. I can’t imagine it’s easy to make a bride feel that way the week before her wedding, but Alaina has an amazing ability to bring calmness to any situation while working so hard behind the scenes. If we did anything that stressed her out or mother nature did, looking at you gloomy sky and threatening hail, we never knew it. She had a plan A, B, and C, just in case, and made sure everything ran seamlessly. Through this process we had a perfect weekend and gained a genuine friend in Alaina. I cannot recommend working with her enough!