Aligned Events - South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Natalie D.

My husband and I started planning our 150 person wedding 8 months before the date, and I was feeling a bit panicked about getting it all done until my mom called and said she had found our planner - Shannon. Everyone she had spoken to said Shannon was simply the best, and we were so lucky that she was available for our date. Working with her was the best thing we did during the wedding planning process. From our very first call, she was kind, down to earth, extremely organized, and focused on making sure we had the wedding we envisioned. She was much more mature and calmer than other planners we spoke to, which made a huge difference during the planning process.

Nearly all of our vendors came through Shannon's recommendations, and we loved each one of them. It also helped that Shannon had worked with all of them before. She was incredibly accommodating and open to all of our ideas, which we very much appreciated.

The thing I valued most about Shannon was how much her amazing planning and attention to detail allowed us to be truly present and calm the week of the wedding and on the day itself. A number of my friends and family asked me why I didn't seem more stressed - the answer was always Shannon! She had thought through every logistical possibility and was always three steps ahead of us. The day of the wedding, I felt so relaxed and never worried about a single detail. I cannot overstate what a blessing that was and how grateful we are to have worked with her. Our only regret is that we don't get to talk to Shannon every week anymore! She is absolutely wonderful to work with, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.

Claire M.

Working with Shannon was without a doubt the most important decision we made when it came to planning our wedding - everything went off without a hitch, and there's no way it would've all happened so seamlessly without her!

During most of the lead up to our wedding we were living in Texas / our wedding took place in the Berkshires, so it wasn't as easy to visit our venue, meet vendors etc. But it gave us such peace of mind throughout the whole process knowing that we had Shannon's help. Her kind demeanor, organization, and level-headedness were unparalleled, especially when unexpected challenges popped up. Our wedding was logistically a bit tricky at our venue, but she was able to help make our vision come to life on what might have been the most humid August day ever.

Our other vendors told us unprompted how much they appreciated working with Shannon as well. There's obviously a lot of decisions that go into wedding planning, but for any future couples out there, hiring Shannon should be your easiest one!

Yunhan X.

Working with Shannon was, undoubtedly, the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. We initially started planning our wedding on our own, as we were fairly confident in our vision and hesitant to invest in a planner. As we got closer and closer to the date, we realized that we were in dire need of an expert to bring our vision to life and make sure everything went smoothly. From the moment we brought her on in January—only four months before our May wedding—she became our superwoman.

Shannon is everything you could hope for in a planner. She possesses that rare combination of calm, warmth, patience, competence, and expertise that instantly puts you at ease. She is an incredible ideation partner—no concept was too “out there” for her to engage with, and she helped us distill all of our rambling thoughts into something cohesive and deeply personal. She helped us make sound decisions about everything from florals to transportation to timelines—decisions that we would have agonized over for weeks, were it not for her wise and honest counsel. And, at all times, Shannon listened closely to what mattered most to us, particularly around our desire to honor our cultures, and made sure that those details were thoughtfully woven into the plans.

One of the things that stood out to us was how much vendors love working with Shannon. Her strong relationships and professionalism made everything so much smoother and more enjoyable. This, combined with her logistical prowess and attention to detail, made us feel like we could fully let go and be present at our own wedding. Even when unexpected circumstances arose, she was the steady presence that kept everything on track.

What sets Shannon apart, though, is her incredible dedication and kindness. Shannon goes above and beyond in every way, and she does it with such warmth and grace. She pulled our wedding together in record time with a stellar vendor team. She provided creative solutions and addressed every question we had—and we were peppering her with questions daily as we got down to the wire!—with remarkable patience. She kept us grounded with her positivity and good humor, and brought clarity and reassurance to every interaction we had with her. Throughout, she felt more like a trusted friend than a planner.

We are endlessly grateful to have found Shannon!

Daniel L.

It's hard to imagine what our wedding would have been like without Shannon. It's safe to say that it's not a guarantee the event would have even happened. Shannon was essential to making our wedding as special as it turned out and we truly enjoyed working with her every step of the way.

Our wedding was not the most straightforward affair to plan, but throughout the planning process Shannon was on top of every small detail. We always left our calls & check-ins feeling confident (and often relieved) that our wedding was in the most capable hands. Shannon always looked for ways to make things easier for us and helped keep us on track and focused.

Shannon was, without a doubt, our best friend through the planning of our wedding and we couldn't recommend her more strongly.

Nell &. N. C.

There is a simple solution to ensure your wedding goes smoothly and includes fantastic vendors: Hire Shannon! Are you looking for a wedding planner who will answer a thousand questions, keep you cool, calm, and collected throughout your entire wedding process, who is truly one of the kindest, most thoughtful people my husband and I have been lucky enough to meet (let alone to work with) for such an important event? Then hire Shannon. You will not regret it.

Shannon so clearly loves planning and executing weddings. She was responsible for connecting us to nearly 100% of the vendors we ultimately worked with across our wedding weekend, and seemed to intuitively understand our style and preferred approach without ever having to explicitly ask. We knew we wanted to get married in my parents’ backyard–an at-home wedding, which comes with its own challenges–and Shannon talked us through every iteration of potential plan (rain, heat, tent floor or no tent floor, among so many others) with patience, understanding, and a clear objective to support us in whatever decision we ultimately made. We have no notes for Shannon. She is an excellent wedding planner, and we’re so jealous of any future couple who makes the smart (and correct) decision to work with her.

Samantha L.

After our wedding, I admitted to my husband that I was entirely unprepared to manage my jealousy of other couples who would get to work with Shannon, to which he replied how jealous he was of everyone who got to go to a Shannon event. Our selfishness: a testament to the work Shannon does - she delivers everywhere, from behind-the-scenes to every last guest.

I (the bride) work in hospitality events which often intersect with the wedding world. We never anticipated hiring a planner - assumed my skillset would be a good fit for the process. We learned (very) quickly that the nuance of planning your own wedding is a venture that no prior experience can prepare you for. Enter Shannon.

When planning a wedding, peace of mind is everything. Shannon is a peace-of-mind all-star: organized, attentive, thoughtful, professional, patient, calm, thorough, detailed-oriented, responsive and joyful. We never once worried that details were unaccounted for or that the budget wasn’t exactly where it should be. She kept us on track with every to-do list and turned the overwhelming moments into completely manageable ones. She approaches every conversation and decision - with us, our families, our vendors - with thoughtfulness and professionalism. An October 2021 wedding meant we had to account for Covid’s unpredictability throughout planning - Shannon had a Covid plan B covered for every last detail.

And no time was this peace of mind felt more than on the day of our wedding. Shannon at the helm meant we could be fully present for every moment. With a weather forecast that seemed to change (by the minute) from one extreme to the next, there were plenty of last-minute decisions that needed to be made - all left in Shannon’s hands, all exactly right.

Shannon prioritizes getting to know her clients - not just the couple, but their families and loved ones too. She took the time and asked the questions to make sure she understood our vibe in its entirety. Though our wedding was big (175) making it feel personal was important to us - Shannon made this a reality. There were a lot of family nuances to account for (the good and the bad), details to cover, and combining two religions meant we had to be that much more thoughtful when it came to navigating all - couldn't have done it without her. She even had some secrets up her sleeve - worked behind-the-scenes with our families on some day-of surprises. She takes so much joy in her clients' joy - there's simply nothing like it.

Among the most important qualities of a wedding planner is their relationship w/ vendors. And all we can say is: WEDDING. VENDORS. LOVE. WORKING. WITH. SHANNON. Those who had worked with her prior shared their delight to do so again, and first-timers went out of their way to say how easy and seamless their jobs were thanks to her. She created specific timelines for each and anticipated every last need.

Shannon helped us stick to our budget - always mindful of where we stood $$-wise, reminding us of costs still unaccounted for and where our dollars mattered most / how to spend them most effectively. She helped us interpret proposals, account for costs that might sneak up along the way, and navigate budget conversations.

My sister got engaged last month and, once all the family and friend phone calls were out of the way, next up on the call list: Shannon 🙂 No better person and team to have by your side - we're so grateful to have found her, cannot imagine a wedding any other way.

Emilee G.

What can we say—working with Shannon was seamless! Extremely professional, organized, and calm. We knew we needed help the day of our 150 person wedding, but Shannon provided so much more than that. She guided us every step of the way. She worked her butt off and we honestly could not have done it without her. She’s also the type of person that you want to stay friends with well after the wedding. Thank you, Shannon!!!

Will R.

We initially hired Shannon for partial planning for a backyard wedding in the Berkshires in the Fall of 2019, never realizing that we would have to postpone our May 2020 wedding multiple times (May 2020, August 2020, June 2021, and finally June 2022).

Throughout this process, Shannon was a logistical and emotional ROCK. She kept us sane and organized, coordinated vendors, provided comfort and answers in our most challenging moments. Her recommended vendors were exceptional. She formed a team that made us feel supported and held throughout the entire process up to and including the SUDDEN UNFORECASTED RAIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CEREMONY.

We, as a couple, were often overwhelmed by choice, we're not overly detail oriented with regard to aesthetics and design, and we needed someone who would make the choices we didn't wanna make, and guide us to the correct solution with matters about which we cared deeply.

We will never be able to express how grateful we are to Shannon for all her work. We have no notes, only praise.

Her energy is calm, competent, and caring. By the end of this wonderful (and at times harrowing) process we felt that we'd not only been guided and cared for, but that we had made a new lifelong friend.

Hire Shannon! You will be glad you hired Shannon! Tell those other people you spoke to "thanks" and hire Shannon!