We turned 20 this year! Alison Events, and the collective WE, it took to get here (that's you). We're 20. Happy Anniversary to us. Can we go down memory lane for a moment? Let's look at where we've been, what happened on our journey, and where we're headed. Onward… This is how it all started: I was a traveler, all 18 years of me. My adventurous spirit was at college in Colorado where the only degree that seemed to fit my passion (sounded remotely like travel) was Natural Resources and Tourism. There was no hospitality track back then. Class. Snowboarding. Class. Debauchery. A year in Br ..read more

Alex and Will have been visiting Big Sur their entire relationship, when they got engaged they knew they wanted their ceremony to be amongst the redwoods in an environment so near and dear to them. Ventana was the perfect spot to create a magical wedding weekend for their family and friends. We didn’t want to take away from the beauty of the property with an overly produced event, we wanted to create an intimate, natural, and elegant setting while highlighting the beauty of Ventana’s gorgeous property. Guests were greeted at the Ocean View Meadow for ceremony, for which we created a natural cu ..read more

Working with Catherine and Peter was an absolute dream. We wanted to reflect Catherine + Peter’s effortless ease and elegance into the wedding day design. After the ceremony at St. Helena’s Catholic Church, guests made their way to Calistoga Ranch for the evening. Guests were greeted at the Vineyard with specialty cocktails and light bites. We like to encourage guests to explore the property during this time and of course make it down to the end of the vineyard to see the sheep and goats! Guests were then invited to board the Napa Valley Trolley and head up to the reception lawn for dinner. Wh ..read more

Suzanne and Michael have a love for fine dining, art, and architecture. We knew San Francisco was the perfect spot to celebrate their wedding weekend. Inspired by the detailed stone work and ceiling tile at Flood Mansion we began to create an Art Deco influenced event with John James Designs. Following the ceremony in the courtyard all 60 guests were invited inside to enjoy Dart Collective’s Jazz Trio and a fine dining experience by Paula Le Duc Catering. Some favorites on the menu were Maine Lobster Bisque Soup, Caviar Blinis, and Gnochetti Sardi. Suzanne + Michael danced the night away with ..read more

It was extremely important to this couple to create a fun and unique weekend experience for their guests. Their love of art, fashion, and food inspired our team to design an experience worthy of an art gallery experience or runway show. Using art as inspiration is a sure way to ensure that the wedding day is a true reflection of the client, and also totally original and unique. It was such a pleasure to partner with floral designer Jenya Tsybulskyi on this very original and special event, which took place at Canoe Studios in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, and truly embraced color ..read more

Yedda and Allen’s colorful wedding in Calistoga was so special and unique. The couple decided to have an intimate ceremony a few days before the “Wedding Day” with just the two of them and a witness. No guests, Flowers, Photographers, etc. We love when clients want to do things their own way and not “traditional” way. The wedding celebration at Calistoga Ranch started with light bites and cocktails in the vineyard, since Calistoga Ranch is dog friendly they invited all their guests to bring their pets, this made for such a fun and playful environment which is exactly what Yedda and Allen wante ..read more

We have a soft spot in our hearts for Napa weddings. There’s just something about the beauty of the natural landscape and the way the area lends itself to events that can be both modern and romantic. Pair lush surroundings and cultivated design, and you’ve got yourself the picture perfect Napa wedding. And that’s just what we did with Caitlin + Michael’s inspired day. San Francisco natives, Caitlin + Michael knew that Napa would be the perfect destination for their big day. And Meadowood, a luxury resort tucked away in the hills, provided the perfect amount of character and charm for the roman ..read more

We love the opportunity to mingle with other designers and planners from around the country, and we were thrilled at the chance to join the fun at The Knot Pro Workshop in Denver. Collaborating with others is such a vital part of our industry and it’s one of our favorite aspects of what we do. This unique event allowed us to share our experiences and learn from other industry creatives on inspiring ways to take our work to the next level. Photography by Sarah Roshan Wedding Photographers View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Alison was thrill ..read more

Travel has always been a part of Kristina and David’s love story. After falling in love in the streets of London, becoming engaged amidst the beauty of Big Sur, and traveling around the world for years, a destination wedding was a natural choice for their celebration. And after frequent visits to Cabo, they knew it was the perfect locale to celebrate with family and friends. With pristine beaches and lush landscapes abound, it was easy to find inspiration for the aesthetic, palette, and design details of Kristina and David’s timelessly chic day. Alison Events helped clarify their vision, putti ..read more

Caroline + Nicholas, both intensely creative and purpose-driven people, take on the world and its challenges standing side-by-side. Meeting at their first job out of college, the couple has been through it all. From the foundation of companies to the discovering of dreams, their love has continued to thrive. Photography by Norman & Blake View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Every detail of the wedding was custom designed. From the gowns for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony, designed with Alon Livne in his NYC studio, to the stunning living floral sculp ..read more