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Because when the wedding day arrives, you deserve to be fully present—not answering vendor questions, checking your watch, or worrying about what happens next. Explore our collections below to find the planning experience that best fits your celebration, planning style, and level of support needed.
The Foundation
Month of Planning
Starting at $3,500
You’ve spent months planning every detail — now it’s time to hand it over. The Foundation Collection is designed for couples who have done the planning but want an experienced professional to step in and bring everything together seamlessly. From the moment you book, you’ll have access to our guidance and expertise as questions arise, with hands-on coordination and logistics management increasing as your wedding day approaches. We’ll review details, confirm logistics, coordinate your rehearsal, communicate with vendors, and ensure your day unfolds exactly as envisioned. From timeline execution to décor oversight and managing all the moving pieces behind the scenes, this is far more than “day-of” coordination, it’s peace of mind throughout the planning process and when you need it most.
Perfect for couples who:
- Have already booked most vendors
- Need help organizing final logistics
- Want to fully enjoy wedding day without managing details themselves
- Need an experienced professional to oversee execution
Highlights Include:
- One-hour rehearsal coordination
- Final venue walk-through and logistics review
- Timeline review and execution
- Wedding day coordination (up to 10 hours)
- Vendor communication and support throughout the planning process
- Oversight of personal décor, signage, desserts, and special details
Additional coordination hours and travel fees may apply.
The Signature Experience
Partial Planning
Starting at $4,800+
The Signature Collection is designed for couples who want guidance and support throughout the planning process while still remaining hands-on in decision-making. From vendor recommendations and logistics planning to layouts, timelines, and monthly check-ins, this package provides collaborative support to keep planning organized, manageable, and enjoyable. We become your planning partner, helping navigate the details while allowing you to stay involved in creating a wedding that feels uniquely yours.
Support begins upon booking and continues throughout your planning journey with structured guidance and ongoing communication.
Perfect for couples who:
- Want support without full-service planning
- Need help with organization and logistics
- Want expert guidance while staying involved in planning decisions
- Feel overwhelmed by timelines, layouts, or vendor coordination
Highlights Include
- Everything included in The Foundation Collection
- Preferred vendor recommendations
- Custom timeline creation and vendor confirmations
- Venue layout design and execution
- Monthly planning check-ins and checklist guidance
- Rehearsal coordination and final walk-through support
Additional coordination hours and travel fees may apply.
The Complete Experience
Full Planning & Design
Starting at $6,500+
From your first planning conversation through the final send-off, The Complete Experience is designed for couples who want a trusted partner managing every aspect of the wedding journey. We oversee logistics, vendor sourcing, budgets, timelines, design direction, communication, and execution, allowing you to stay present while we handle the details behind the scenes. This experience provides comprehensive support from engagement to wedding day with an emphasis on creating a seamless planning process and an unforgettable guest experience.
Support begins immediately upon booking and continues throughout every phase of planning.
Perfect for couples who:
- Want a highly supported, stress-free planning experience
- Have demanding schedules or limited planning time
- Need guidance with design, vendor selection, and logistics
- Want a professional managing all moving pieces from beginning to end
Highlights Include:
- Unlimited communication throughout planning
- Vendor research, recommendations, and booking assistance
- Budget creation and management
- Contract review and negotiation support
- Design development and inspiration boards
- Floor plans, layouts, and event design execution
- Vendor meeting attendance and final confirmations
- Wedding day management from setup through send-off
Additional staffing, specialty design installations, and travel fees may apply.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A few helpful answers to some of the most common questions about our planning process, services, and what it’s like to work together.
Hiring a wedding planner allows you to fully enjoy your engagement and wedding day while an experienced professional manages timelines, vendors, logistics, and unexpected issues behind the scenes.
Portland Event & Design is based in Portland, Oregon and serves couples throughout the greater Portland area, the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast, Central Oregon, and destination locations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Full planning includes guidance throughout the entire planning process—from vendor recommendations and design direction to logistics and execution. Day-of coordination focuses on managing and executing the plans you’ve already put into place so you can enjoy your wedding stress-free.
Most couples book 12–18 months in advance, especially for peak wedding season dates in Oregon. However, we also work with couples planning shorter engagements depending on availability.
Absolutely. We have strong relationships with trusted Portland and Oregon wedding vendors and can recommend professionals that align with your vision, priorities, and budget.
Yes! We believe every couple deserves a thoughtfully planned celebration. We work with a range of wedding styles and budgets while helping prioritize what matters most to you.
We have experience planning weddings at venues throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Even if your venue is new to us, we thoroughly review layouts, logistics, timelines, and vendor flow beforehand to ensure a seamless event.
Yes. In addition to planning and coordination, we help guide the overall look and feel of your wedding—from layouts and tablescapes to design details that create a cohesive guest experience.
Yes! We love helping couples plan multi-event wedding weekends including welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, and other guest experiences.
We combine calm, experienced coordination with thoughtful design and a genuinely personal approach. Our goal is not only to make your wedding beautiful, but to make the entire experience feel seamless, supported, and enjoyable from beginning to end.
