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With Two Kindred Event Planners, you get the unique experience of working with two expert planners for the price of one. From your initial meeting up to the day of your event wedding, co-founders Alison and Jonathan will be by your side every step of the way.

As a LGBTQ and woman-owned small business, Alison and Jonathan are proud to work in such an inclusive industry, with like-minded vendors who celebrate couples of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and faiths.

With their combined twenty years of event experience, including an extensive background in catering, Alison and Jonathan have a comprehensive understanding of what goes into the making of a successful event. Whether you are planning your wedding, child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or annual fundraising gala, you can trust Alison and Jonathan to execute your vision. Why have one planner when you can have two?

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of Two Kindred Event Planners

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The planners were exceptional, turning a stressful process into an organized, calm experience. They anticipated details, managed vendors, and solved last-minute problems so the day ran flawlessly. Couples and guests praised their responsiveness, professionalism, and reassuring presence. Highly recommended.

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The planners were exceptional, turning a stressful process into an organized, calm experience. They anticipated details, managed vendors, and solved last-minute problems so the day ran flawlessly. Couples and guests praised their responsiveness, professionalism, and reassuring presence. Highly recommended.

Ryann
Ryann Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planners You Will Ever Have

Working with Alison and Jonathan was truly the best experience as they are the best people and planners!! Our wedding weekend was the most incredible weekend of our entire lives and exceeded any possible expectation or dream we could have ever had, and that is all due to their extremely hard work and expertise on all things weddings and events. Not only was the weekend perfect, but working with them from the very start - picking our venue and getting the ball rolling - was exactly what someone would want in a planning process. Alison and Jonathan made every decision feel easy, organized, and well thought out, and for people like us who are not always the best with these things, we felt like we couldn’t have been in better hands. Every problem that arose, it always felt like it was all of us vs. the problem - we were on the same team. Alison and Jonathan always felt so extremely trustworthy- everything they said or did was absolutely spot on and it was truly so impressive. It’s rare in life to be able to work with people who are so skilled at what they do and it’s a breath of fresh air to be able to say we did! Hoping we have another event in the future to plan with them soon!!
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Sami Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

They are the best!

Working with Alison and Jonathan was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding. From start to finish, they made the entire planning process organized, calm, and truly enjoyable. From our very first meeting, it was clear they bring a rare level of expertise from multiple sides of the industry and really know their stuff. Their top priority was helping us achieve our vision without ever being pushed outside of our comfort zone each step of the way.

Their approach is incredibly thoughtful and personalized. They tackle each vendor individually, structuring the process based on your preferences, which transformed what can often feel like an overwhelming and scattered experience into something focused, streamlined, and completely tailored to us. They came to every vendor conversation with a detailed recommendation, answered countless questions we didn’t even know we had yet, and whenever new ones popped up, they were always willing to hop on the phone to talk things through. It is also clear that they are respected by other vendors in the industry as well.

Alison and Jonathan are creative problem-solvers through and through, and they handled everything with grace and ease. When our venue unexpectedly changed what tables we would need to rent, they found a straightforward solution that not only solved the issue, but actually ended up saving us money. Moments like that showed us just how deeply they understand the industry and care for their clients.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran flawlessly. They were both calm, composed, and completely on top of every detail. At one point, an entire espresso martini spilled down my back, and they immediately stepped in and got every trace of it out without disrupting a thing. It’s in moments big and small like that when you realize just how much they care and how truly exceptional they are at what they do.
Leda
Leda Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Planners - Ahead of & On Top of Everything!

I worked with Jonathan & Alison of TKE for my August 2025 wedding and would strongly recommend them to anyone. My priority in looking for a planner was to find someone who would think of everything and stay on top of it so I didn't have to, and that is exactly what Jonathan and Alison provided. Not only were they there to stay ahead of things I didn't even realize needed to be thought about, but they were also great sounding boards and we would often make decisions based on what they thought had worked best in their experience (perfect for anyone who is slightly indecisive, especially with so many decisions to be made)! Then, on the day of, they were there making sure everything ran smoothly and that my husband and I were happy, calm, and well-fed :). They are truly a dynamic duo and you will never regret hiring them for your big day!
Gianna
Gianna Sent on 08/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Planners!

Having TKE as our wedding planners was the best decision we made! Jonathan & Alison are extremely responsive and detail oriented. They provided several resources, made countless recommendations, and ensured every detail was taken care of leading up to our wedding.

Our wedding day could not have gone any better. Everyone says something always goes wrong on your wedding day, but fortunately our day was perfect, and we credit this to Jonathan and Alison. We'd highly recommend their services!!
Josh
Josh Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best planners in the business

Alison and Jonathan are THE team you want by your side as you plan your wedding and on your wedding day. They were the reassuring calm amongst chaos, and we felt that relief almost immediately after we hired them. Their advice and recommendations were invaluable, especially in moments where things got sticky or we were lost and/or overwhelmed with the direction we should take. If given the opportunity, we’d work with them and every single vendor they recommended again. They made sure to call attention to the small details we either forgot or hadn’t even considered. On top of all of that, their kindness and patience in the moments leading up to and throughout our wedding were noticed by our guests and wedding party - who then made such wonderful comments back to us! It’s great when the choice of planners reflects so positively.
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Matthew Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highest Recommendation

Alison and Jonathan were a total joy to work with from start to finish and we can’t recommend Two Kindred highly enough. They took all of the stress out of the wedding planning process and delivered a wedding weekend that exceeded our very high expectations.

From our initial phone conversation, it was clear we were dealing with two experts who knew exactly what they were doing. Alison and Jonathan are a great team -- organized, experienced, calm and supportive -- and nothing over the course of our 15+ months of planning even remotely phased them. They are also great listeners, asking us all of the right questions to determine what sort of a wedding we wanted.

We can't thank Alison and Jonathan enough and give them our highest recommendation.
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Elena Sent on 11/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Phenomenal

There are no words to describe how incredible Alison and Jonathan are. Not only did we have the perfect wedding, but we also got to enjoy an easy, stress-free planning process. If you work with Alison and Jonathan, you’ll be among the rare lucky couples who can truly say that they found wedding planning fun and hassle-free. Our wedding was better than we ever could have imagined thanks to these two.
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Silvie Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

S&S NYC Wedding

Alison & Jonathan are wonderful at what they do and a joy to work with. My now-husband and I are the furthest thing from party planners and had trouble articulating a vision for our wedding. Alison and Jonathan made us feel so supported and made sure our event felt like "us" even when we couldn't quite find the words or images to describe what that meant ourselves. They were there for us every step of the way, beginning with our venue search, and helped ensure our wedding planning process felt completely stress-free (to the point that friends and family were shocked at how relaxed we were). They helped us find vendors who were as competent and kind as the two of them, which is a high bar. And while we of course witnessed and felt all of their hard work in the months leading up to the wedding, nothing prepared us for how seamless and beautiful everything felt day-of. We had the most special day--and, most importantly, were able to focus entirely on celebrating with friends and family thanks to Jonathan, Alison, and the team they assembled working tirelessly in the background. I can confidently say our wedding wouldn't have been possible without Jonathan and Alison. We can't recommend them highly enough!
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Tommy Sent on 08/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfection!

Alison & Jonathan are complete rockstars! We just had our wedding last month and they made it everything we wanted and more. Their attention to every last detail is impeccable. From sourcing the venue and all the vendors, to planning every moment of our special weekend, we knew we were in spectacular care with these two amazing people. Plus, they are just awesome individuals with great personalities! Calm, yet attentive...relaxed, yet incredibly diligent and focused. If we could rate them 6 stars, we would! We simply cannot recommend them enough and are truly grateful for everything they did for us. They are already planning another wedding in our family coming up soon and we have full confidence that they will deliver once again.
Aline
Aline Sent on 07/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our best choice!

Alison and Jonathan provided the best help and guidance while planning our wedding. They have so much wisdom and experience, turning an overwhelming process into one of ease. They kept us sane and calm, always providing the reassurance and support we needed. Alison and Jonathan are truly the perfect duo, they work together so well and assure that all of our needs were taken care of. They helped us pick amazing vendors and made sure everything was perfect; the day-of - the flowers were breathtaking, the food was next level, the music and dancing was insane, and literally everyone could not stop telling us how unique and special the entire day was.

Overall, Alison and Jonathan were incredible partners, helping us plan our wedding in a calm, efficient and organized way. We could not have asked for better people next to us throughout the process.

We will be recommending Two Kindred Events far and wide to all of our friends who get married in the coming years.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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