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Southern Tier Event Planning is a Buffalo, New York, business that caters to wedding receptions and ceremonies. Owner and creative director Christina Collins is certified in wedding planning and design and offers an innovative and modern take on preparing for the special day. From creating her clients' vision to executing flawless details, Christina's goal is to make the entire wedding experience truly unforgettable.

Services Offered

Southern Tier Event Planning is well-versed in crafting religious and non-religious ceremonies, civil unions, destination weddings, and eco-friendly celebrations. From the ceremony to the reception and even the rehearsal dinner, this dedicated team is by your side, providing invaluable assistance. The Southern Tier team ensures no detail is overlooked, from budget analysis to event design, vendor referrals, and guest lists. Whether you require partial or full planning services, Christina and her crew are here to make the journey seamless.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,499

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,990

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,990

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Southern Tier Event Planning

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Nick D. Sent on 06/28/2024
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Awesome Planner!

Christina is everything that you would ever need or want from a wedding planner. From the first meeting together it was clear she was very organized and experienced while also being very personable. She was always easy to contact when questions or concerns came up and always had a quick response / solution. Christina truly made our planning process as stress free as possible. We could not have asked for a smoother wedding day and it is all thanks to Christina and her team. We could not recommend her enough!
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Kaitlyn A. Sent on 08/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best in WNY!

I booked Christina/STEP a little over a year out from my July 2024 wedding. In our initial meeting together, she spent well over an hour going through her services, what each package covered, thoroughly answering all of my questions, and patiently listening to me as I rambled on about the vision I had for my "music festival" themed wedding.

I ultimately booked her for her "Deluxe" package, as my biggest worry for my wedding day was day-of coordination since we had so many moving parts and vendors. Despite this package only covering a month of coordination, Christina was still in constant communication with me throughout the entire year leading up to my wedding. She responded in a timely manner to all of my emails, answered all questions in great detail, and even nailed down my food vendor for me very early on in the process.

She was so organized and amazing at helping me figure out logistics, gave me great recommendations for other vendors I ended up using, and worked well with all the vendors I booked for the wedding. She was totally professional in handling any conflict that arose and great at coming up with solutions for things that I couldn't figure out.

Leading into wedding month, despite being 9 months pregnant, and then giving birth ~2 weeks before my day, she was STILL tentative to my needs, answering emails and texts in timely manner, and reaching out to vendors to further coordinate things. I couldn't believe what a super hero she was!!!

On the day of my wedding, she and her team handled everything for us down at the park where our wedding was held-- making sure vendors set up in the correct spots, that flowers and cupcakes and such were delivered on time, that our signage and other small details were put out where they needed to be, etc. I didn't have to worry about a single thing on my big day!

Throughout the wedding, she made sure to keep an eye on when things needed restocking, checked in on me consistently to make sure I didn't need anything, made sure our guests were taken care of, periodically put our wedding cards away so nothing would happen to them and a put out any small fires that came up throughout the night. Her team was just as amazing, and also helped out with all of the above!

Ultimately, I have 0 complaints about working with Christina/STEP! I could not have possibly pulled off my wedding day without her and I can't thank her enough!

I cannot stress enough how great it is to have a wedding coordinator, even if just for the day of our wedding! It takes so much stress away from you so that you can relax and enjoy the day with your friends, family, and new spouse! If you're on the fence about whether you need a wedding planner, I would recommend at least sitting down with Christina for a consultation. You'd be surprised at how much you don't even think about when you're doing it alone, and she covers ALL the bases!

If it's in your budget, a wedding coordinator is a MUST and if you're in the WNY area, I HIGHLY recommend STEP!!! Thank you again, Christina!
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Abril M. Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Planner!!!

Christina was amazing from start to finish of the planning process. She stayed in contact with my vendors and reached out to them when I had any questions. She was easy to reach whenever I had a question or concern. She made the planning process easy and stress free. On the day of the wedding she was able to quickly think of a plan b when there was unexpected rain. Her quick and creative thinking truly saved the day. She has continued to help me after the wedding with bouquet preservation as well as any other questions I’ve had. Not only is she an amazing wedding planner but overall an amazing person! You can truly tell she loves what she does!!!
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