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On WeddingWire since 2016

Alison to the Altar is a premier design and production company that is based in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Alison Sappington has years of experience in event planning for a wide range of events through her fundraising for many local non-profit organizations.

Together with her team of experts, Alison to the Altar offers a one-stop-shop experience for couples, from florals design, full production, coordination and rentals. The company enlists a team of award-winning professionals with their own unique approaches and reputations for executing beautiful events. Alison and her team have over 10 years of bridal, reception, and event experience between them, customizing events for each couple based on their vision and needs. We offer a complimentary consultation in our studio in West OC!

Services Offered
Alison to the Altar provides event planning and officiant services for various types of weddings such as civil unions; interfaith, religious, and non-religious ceremonies; vow renewals; elopements; double weddings; and many more. Their services also include the following:

  • Full-Service Production (design planning)
  • Florals and Design
  • Custom Rentals
  • Lighting and Draping
  • Month of Coordination
  • Beach Packages
  • Officiating
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$1,650

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$650

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
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Alison to the Altar

4.8 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.8 out of 5 rating
136 Reviews
96% recommend it
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  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Alison to the Altar is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and beautiful wedding arrangements and decorations. Alison and her team are praised for their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail in bringing the wedding visions to life. They are also commended for their flexibility, accommodating last-minute changes, and coordinating the ceremony and reception seamlessly.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Alison to the Altar is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and beautiful wedding arrangements and decorations. Alison and her team are praised for their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail in bringing the wedding visions to life. They are also commended for their flexibility, accommodating last-minute changes, and coordinating the ceremony and reception seamlessly.

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Anita A. Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She took care of flowers , beach wedding. Twinkling lights. Centerpieces. Everything was beautiful.

Everything was perfect. Alison and her team are great. They took care of everything and made it beautiful.
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Carletta T. Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fairytale wedding!

I have nothing but great things to say about Alison! The wedding was nothing less than perfect. It was the dreamiest fairytale wedding any bride could wish for! If you need someone by your side to make your day perfect . She's your girl!! Thank you so much Alison at the Alter !!
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Lauren S. Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!!

Alison and her team were amazing!!!! I’m not great with multi tasking and I tend to procrastinate but Alison did such a great job taking the lead and making decisions for me when I had a tough time deciding! I couldn’t have pictured a more perfect day - she pulled the whole thing off. I HIGHLY recommend using her and her team. She takes a small vision and turns it into an absolute dream.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront Hotel Weddings

Alison and I have been working together for over 1 year and I can't say enough about her and her team of experts. She is so professional and can provide you with so many ideas and options for your beach wedding. Alison is well connected in the Ocean City area and if you have an idea, she will make it happen for you! I highly recommend Alison to the Altar for all your ceremony and wedding needs.

Sugar Rush by Theresa Sugar Rush by Theresa Wedding Cakes

Alison's cheerful personality and attention to detail make her a one-of-a-kind wedding coordinator! She has always been on top of her events and a pleasure to work with. Every set-up I've seen has been beyond beautiful. I highly recommend Alison to the Altar to any bride or groom for their most important day! She will go above and beyond on any level of service.

Little Miss Lovely Floral Design & Event Decorating Little Miss Lovely Floral Design & Event Decorating Wedding Florists

Alison is magnificent! She is always going the extra mile for her brides & couples. She listens carefully to her brides and brings their vision to life. I love working side-by-side with Alison to the Altar and recommend her to all of my brides!

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