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Heather L Burditt
Heather L Burditt
Owner/Lead Coordinator

Woman-owned

1 year in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Root & Rise Occasion
Rustic Micro Weddings | Elopements | Vow Renewals | Blended Family Celebrations

Root & Rise Occasion is a Central New York-based event planning company specializing in intimate and meaningful weddings, elopements, and vow renewals, with a special focus on blended families. Founded on the belief that love can grow even in the most unexpected places, our mission is to help couples create heartfelt moments rooted in family, faith, and intentional beauty.

Whether you're planning a backyard ceremony, a barn wedding, or a lakeside vow renewal, we bring calm, creativity, and connection to every celebration.

Root & Rise is more than just planning, it's about honoring your journey and helping you rise with love. We are a family owned and operated team.

Planning a wedding is exciting however it can also feel overwhelming with all the moving parts. That’s where a wedding coordinator comes in.

At Root & Rise Occasion, we provide:
Detailed timelines & vendor management
Ceremony & reception coordination
Personalized support tailored to your vision
Access to our curated inventory of décor
Calm guidance so you can be fully present

Why invest in a coordinator? Because peace of mind is priceless. When you hire Root & Rise, you’re not just paying for hours on the clock, you’re investing in experience, organization, and someone who protects the flow of your day so every detail comes together seamlessly.

On your wedding day, you deserve to focus on the love, not the logistics. From set-up to clean-up, or anything in between, we’re behind the scenes so you can soak up every moment.

Ready to rise above the overwhelm? Message us today to learn more about our packages.

FAQ

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

$2,145

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Elopement

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Wedding couple

Reviews of Root & Rise Occasion

C
Caitlyn Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Coordination!!

Heather and her team were incredibly organized, communicative, and friendly throughout the entire process. As a wedding photographer, I work with many planners. This team was so easy to work with and genuinely made the wedding day go somoothly! Highly recommend!
Sahra
Sahra Sent on 08/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best coordinator you could ever ask for!

Heather went above and beyond for our special day! Her assistant, Joan was amazing, too! We even had to look for someone with only 2 weeks until the wedding day and she jumped right in, willing to help with every detail and communicated daily to make sure everything was going to go smoothly. It really eased our stress on the big day. There wasn’t one moment we were worried on the big day and we were able to relax and have fun the whole day. They even came to our rehearsal day and helped unload our many boxes of decor. She took pictures to help remember our day and stayed with us from get ready time until the exit. I could not be more grateful for everything they did and I will always appreciate them!
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Team

Heather L Burditt
Heather L Burditt
Owner/Lead Coordinator
Trinity Brown
Trinity Brown
Officiant/Assistant
Christopher Burditt
Christopher Burditt
Assistant

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