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About

White Willow Events is a certified wedding planner in Lafayette, Indiana, who’s been at it since 2012. Taia Alvarado is the owner and operator of this creative business; she’ll stand by her clients at each step and is rather detail-oriented. Her roots date back to her days as a floral designer; she loved working with clients and being involved with their weddings, and those passions eventually led her to establish her own business. White Willow Events only works with a handful of clients annually in order to give each one the most attention and best service.

Services Offered
The White Willow Events team plans engagement rehearsal dinners, receptions, and ceremonies for couples whose weddings fall under categories like religious, cultural, and civil ceremonies. Services include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Timelines
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • To-do lists
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals


Other Services
Before the wedding day comes the engagement story. Let White Willow Events coordinate specifics so you can pop the question and just focus on that. Book a consultation to go over what you’ll need in order to get that Kodak moment.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,200

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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

Reviews of White Willow Events

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Sarah Sent on 12/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Smartest Wedding Choice I Made!

We hired Taia for day-of services for our 11/9/19 wedding. She and her assistant were indispensable! The day went smoothly and on-time. If anything went wrong, I didn't have to know about it, and it didn't fall to the shoulders of my parents or bridesmaids. The wedding day went by so quickly, hiring Taia allowed me to enjoy the day I had waited so long for-- priceless to any bride!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

She was awesome!

Taia did a great job! She is very knowledgeable about venues, caters, and everything/anything you can possibly think of for your special day. She and her team did an awesome job the day of the wedding and I couldn't thank her enough! I would high recommend a wedding planner if you are having a BIG wedding like we did. Our guest count was about 300 guests! I highly recommend her. Thank you again Taia for everything you did and everything you didn't have to do.
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Micki Sent on 05/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the Bride

I am so glad that decided to work with Taia. She was so helpful. I appreciated that she was there for questions, help with vendors and she organized and set up everything. It made our daughter’s wedding so much more enjoyable. If there was a problem, we didn’t know. She handled it. Taia is so professional and I would hire her again ina heartbeat. Great decision!
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Megan Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I probably told Taia a million times that I didnt know how I would have been able to do this wedding without her and I meant it every time I said it. When I had my first meeting with her, I could just feel the anxiety melting away. She was amazing and always on top of everything! She made the planning process so much less stressful and my family was so greatful that I hired her because they helped take stress off of them too! Thank you again for everything Taia, you and your staff were wonderful to work with! :)
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Amy Sent on 06/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Taia exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond to make our wedding day run smoothly, and it was beautifully decorated!! She was very quick to respond to emails, texts and calls. She coordinated things for us and helped us have the perfect day, free from stress. Highly recommend Taia!!
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Yichen Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent planning!
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E69C004C2C8Ca47362E985Efd70B1382Ad0C0E79 Sent on 08/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There were many issues during the planning, basically anything that could go wrong did. Because of the stress and hassle, we decided to hire a wedding planner. We hired Taia a few months before the wedding and it was the best decision ever. The stress was lifted off of my shoulders and I was able to enjoy the wedding planning process and more importantly I was able to enjoy my wedding day. If it wasn't for Taia, I feel the dream I had for my wedding would not have come to life. Taia and her team are top notch and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is getting married!
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Hollie Sent on 08/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There really are no words to express our gratitude to Taia and her staff. Our daughter's wedding was absolute perfection. Wedding planning and the actual event can be quite stressful but Taia handled everything with kindness and class. She worked tirelessly. She has our deepest appreciation and admiration. If you want the best, use White Willow Events. Taia is a gem.
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Olivia Sent on 08/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Taia was amazing! We could not have put on this wedding without her. She was very responsive, helpful and was able to find a photographer when ours bailed. She kept our nerves to a minimum, which for my daughter and I was a big task. She will work with you until things are done. The photographer she referred us to is one of the best if not the best, Velvet Lotus, Chris and his wife were amazing and for that we thank Taia. She is truly wonderful. For that perfect day, I would recommend her and her team any day hands down. Thank you so very much Taia! Your truly worth every dime we paid!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When I was preparing for the wedding I had constant worries that something would go horribly wrong and when I would talk to friends or family about it they all said that it would inevitably happen but that it wouldn't matter. I have to say that thanks to Taia and her team at White Willow Events, not a single thing went wrong. The wedding was flawless and will forever be the most perfect day of my life. Thank you to White Willow Events for taking the stress off of my mother and me and making it easy to relax on such an important day.
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Awards

25
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Spellbound Ceremonies Spellbound Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Taia and her staff of lovely ladies are willing and ready to provide event planning services being respectful of all budgets. They offer top notch communication and are proactive about offering assistance to their clients and other wedding vendors during planning and event day. Every little detail is thoughtfully considered providing for a flawless event experience.

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