Whitney Werts Events

invaluable. They even helped me to find a venue which was perfect! They went above and beyond the call of duty and the wedding was everything my daughter hoped it would be.

orthy hands. She was organized, full of amazing ideas, and definitely took a whole lot of stress off our shoulders for that last month before our big day. Fast forward to our wedding weekend, Meghan and Lauren were there with big smiles on their faces and minute by minute schedule of our day. I can say without any hesitation that our day would not have been what it was without them. They were in contact with our vendors, making sure they arrived on time and knew where they were to set up. They kept the entire day on schedule and enabled my husband and I to concentrate on the only things that should matter on your wedding day — each other. Not only that but they did it all with the most calm demeanor and positive attitude! We're so grateful for them and couldn't recommend them more!

h positive things about Whitney and Stephani. They helped us plan our rehearsal dinner, wedding, hiking, and a rafting trip for almost 70 people over labor day weekend in Hood River. We looked at a few planners in the Portland area but immediately felt at ease with Whitney on the phone. She reassured us that they would work around our busy schedules and handle all the on-the-ground logistics that we wouldn’t be able to do from far away. I couldn’t spend much time on the phone because of my job but they were both extremely responsive to the many (so many!) emails I sent. Both Stepahni and Whitney were very available, professional, and on top of every detail. They were very open to everything we suggested and good at coming up with solutions to make our (sometimes complicated) requests happen. We felt that they were very intuitive in understanding what we wanted and always on the same page. The weekend far exceeded our expectations! In retrospect I don’t know how we could have pulled off such a great weekend without them. I definitely recommend the full package as it removed a huge amount of stress from the weekend and was absolutely worth the cost.

e original event, she was organized, meticulous, caring and gave thoughtful advice. Most importantly, she executed everything perfectly! She made our lives easier by taking the stress on for us and endeavored to make our day perfect by focusing on the details that made our wedding different and special. She drove the process with all of the vendors (Skamania, photographer, videographer, linens, rentals, silent disco, DJ etc) while always serving as an incredible proponent for us. In a crazy turn of events, the Eagle Creek fire started a week before our wedding was schedule and with 3-4 days to go it became clear we were going to have to change the entire wedding plan. She led the charge on finding a new venue, caterer, florist, transportation, hotel guest lodging and completely reworked the rentals/design of the wedding over the last 3 days. We moved the wedding to the Croft Farm on Sauvie Island and it was absolutely incredible. I know we planned an amazing wedding over a year, but the wedding Whitney put together over 3 days couldn’t be beat. Our guests consistently expressed amazement that this was our “backup” wedding and noted that they still would have been raving about how incredible the wedding was had they not known it had been planned in 3 days. Whitney was up to the early hours of the morning all week making our dream come true. We can’t thank her enough for her work and her friendship; we would recommend her with 1000% certainty. She will plan an amazing wedding for, makes your lives easier and be a pleasure to be around. And if anything goes wrong, she is the person you want to swoop in and save the day!

There were seven vendors to deal with (venue, catering, furniture, linens, flowers, lighting & slide projector, and music) and loads of other details we knew nothing about. Whitney made our life easy. She helped guide us to the right decisions on a timely basis. Her attention to detail was exceptional so nothing was ever missed. And her creativity and sense of style elegantly captured the Aloha spirit of the couple’s engagement in Hawaii we wanted to celebrate. Whitney even helped us by receiving things (flower leis, decorative posters, etc.) in Oregon so we wouldn’t have to figure how to get these items on an airplane and to the dinner. Whitney attended the dinner to be sure everything was set up correctly and running smoothly and on time. We were able to fully enjoy ourselves knowing she was there directing the event and anticipating any issues that needed to be taken of. If we could use Whitney again for anything, anywhere, we would do it and time the event to her availability!

d two weeks prior to my wedding a forest fire started in the Oregon gorge which is right across the river from my venue. The smoke from the gorge was traveling across the river which was concerning since my venue was outdoors and we were worried about air quality. Everyday, up to the day of my wedding Meghan was checking in with the venue coordinator to check on the fire and air quality and sending me pictures of the venue. They even offered to help me find an alternate venue. Even though the fire lasted up to and past the day of my wedding Meghan and Whitney made sure it didnt effect my wedding negativity. Luckily, the day of my wedding the wind shifted and there was no smoke at my venue and the wedding was beautiful. The day of my wedding Meghan and Whitney had set up the schedule for hair and makeup, set up all the decorations, managed the vendors and made sure the ceremony went smoothly. Up to the wedding, Meghan and Whitney were always available for anything I needed. They really created a stress free wedding planning process for me and made my wedding day extra special. I would hire Whitney and Meghan again for an event in a heartbeat.

ed. Whitney understood quickly what we were picturing for our event and what we had done to date, then helped us to plan for everything we hadn’t even thought of yet. Her detail oriented personality and capable nature make her an amazing event planner and executor. With the help of her and her assistant Stephanie I was able to completely let go and enjoy every minute of our wedding weekend.

re indispensable during the planning as well as the month and day of. Both the wedding at Maysara winery and the welcome dinner at Grain Station were executed flawlessly. She offered lots of tips to make sure the wedding was absolutely perfect and that we got the very best value, and she made sure all the vendors delivered top quality products and services on time. Her resources are excellent, and her follow-up flawless. We didn't have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding and were able to enjoy every minute without any hitches. Whitney is cool as a cucumber under pressure, totally buttoned-up and a joy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a thorough, reliable and personable wedding/event planner.

ewed a few wedding planners on the phone but I didn't connect with the others like I connected with Whitney. From the first time we spoke Whitney was full of advice and had a great attitude! She totally took my vision (bohemian/romantic/slightly rustic) and made it a reality. I appreciated how Whitney would also tell me when certain elements were not necessary, which saved me money. I loved all of her suggestions and she is also a linen expert which was so helpful. Leading up to the wedding she was very prompt at returning my emails and text messages, which kept my stress level down. She was incredibly organized and communicated with all of my vendors while keeping me in the loop. I really enjoyed the in-person meetings with Whitney and she always had a list of items to go through so that we didn't miss anything. I also appreciated the to-do lists and packing lists that she made for me the month before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she got a long so well with all of my family members and vendors and I was absolutely blown away by how our wedding turned out. I had so many wedding guests give me compliments about how amazing my wedding was and I have to give that credit to Whitney. She made sure all of the decorative items were in the right place and all the details we had spoken about were incorporated into the wedding. The wedding day went so smoothly because of Whitney. At the end of the wedding she also packed everything up and made it so easy for me. In addition, she helped my in-laws plan an amazing tropical themed rehearsal dinner and my in-laws said they couldn't have done it without her. Whitney is priceless and I am so happy she was my wedding coordinator who I now consider my friend!!

am by a friend and event coordinator at a different wedding venue. We signed up for day-of coordination. We also scheduled a few conference calls/video chats with Whitney at different stages of our planning and added a la carte planning tools. We are SO happy we did. Before I reached out to Whitney and her team I was flailing. I had planning checklists from several websites, tons of inspiration in different places and was generally all over the place as I've never planned a wedding and had no idea where to start. She got us on the right track with the best tools and recommendations for vendors. We were connected with Stephani several months before the wedding and did a walk-through of the venue with both Whitney and Stephani a few months prior to our event. They thought of things we never would have, asked really thoughtful questions and were right in line with of our vision. We were feeling a little discouraged with our choice in venue (which we chose on our own without any advice from Whitney or Stephani) and during our walk-through felt incredibly grateful to have chosen such great coordinators as they made us feel confident in the day even when our venue contact had not. All said, our day was INCREDIBLE! Stephani KILLED IT and we had several guests come up to us to specifically tell us how much our wedding coordinator was on the ball. Our day went very smoothly and each of the items we were anxious about previously were handled and executed flawlessly. For myself, as a stressed bride, it was nice waking up the day of knowing that Stephani was there and had everything in place. We trusted Stephani and her assistant with the biggest day of our lives and they never disappointed going above and beyond. Thank you, Stephani and Whitney, for making our dream day come true. We loved getting to work with you and will recommend your services any time we get the chance!!

for the cost, given that I'd already have everything under control. But I also knew that I would want some help day-of, so I decided to hire one, hoping that at the very least it would give me some peace of mind and help manage the other vendors. My husband and I interviewed six or seven vendors before we finally met with Whitney - and immediately when we sat down with her we were convinced that she was the right person for the job. Not only does she have a meticulous nature similar to my own (which is paramount in her line of work I might add) but her professionalism, patience, and positive demeanor were beyond reproach. She stood out head-and-shoulders above the other vendors me met with because of these traits but also because she listened - she understood our vision right away and didn't attempt to steer us elsewhere or suggest other ideas; she was intent on helping us achieve our dream day the way we wanted it and not in the way that she had just done it for another bride. This was huge for us. We hired her as our month-of coordinator, and were *extremely* thankful that we did! She made the last month of planning a total breeze, going through all of the vendor contracts, coordinating schedules, deliveries, reservations, etc. with a fine-toothed comb and making sure that everything was executed to perfection. I cannot stress enough how valuable her services were to me - even as prepared as I was, it was phenomenal to be able to relax (at least a little bit) in the days leading up to our wedding knowing that she had everything under control. she and her team worked tirelessly for over 12 hours on our day, and did so with smiles despite the 100 degree + heat! Our day went off perfectly, and we cannot say THANK YOU to Whitney enough for all her tireless work!

op of every detail, and so kind/down to earth. From the very beginning I had complete trust in the team, and was blown away by how organized Whitney was. She uses an online planning tool that I really liked and found super helpful. Outside of keeping everything on track from a planning perspective, Whitney was so helpful in providing advice and helping me make decisions. Her style and vision is beautiful, and I am so happy I had her as a resource. She handled all the vendor relationships with ease, and I never had to worry about any of it. Many of my vendors complemented how great she was to work with, and that really showed the day of when things went extremely smoothly. Throughout my entire planning process I knew Whitney was just an email or phone call away. She was responsive and positive about everything, even when things got stressful for me. Her calming presence on my wedding day made the experience that much better. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her and appreciated all her hard work and dedication. I highly recommend Whitney Werts Events to anyone looking for a planner - they will help make your wedding an amazing experience! Their services are a great value and worth every penny.

had worked closely with each other in the wedding industry in California. When we decided to have our wedding at my family's winery in Washington state, I thought it was worth a shot to see if Whitney would be willing to commute to Portland for it. I am SO glad I did! My husband and I had the most fabulous time planning our wedding with Whitney. There were no limits. She was respective to every crazy idea and ran with them. I miss our daily planning emails, phone calls and texts. We planned the majority of our wedding over the phone or email as we both lived four hours in opposite directions from the venue (Seattle & Portland). Over our year long engagement, Whitney and I became great friends. She truly understood our style and our wedding day reflects that. We wouldn't change a single thing - it feels like a dream.

nal venue walk through she washed any doubt I had about the layout for the wedding/reception. She had fantastic ideas about everything and seemed super confidant that she would be able to pull it off without any issues. On the actual wedding day, everything went off without a hitch (and if there was, I certainly never heard about it because Whitney had it covered). The venue turned out beautifully and everyone (children, wedding party, DJ, officiant) ended up where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. I would absolutely recommend her going forward, and I can't even begin to imagine how much stress I didn't have to deal with because we had her help.

alled her "the best wedding planner we have ever worked with." We hired Whitney for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding. Her patience, her eye, her attentiveness, and her organization made for such a smooth and beautiful wedding planning process. She was there every step of the way, allowing us to be heard, but provided us with the necessary guidance and support that we needed to create our vision. She met with my husband and I, as well as my parents, providing us with all the information we needed. I feel like we won the lottery with Whitney!!! The day of, I didn't have to worry about anything.....she had it all together. Her layout of the space, her organization of all the vendors, her communication with the vendors and my family/friends made for a positive and calm environment. We couldn't have asked for a better human being to work with....a year of planning turned out to be all worth it....and to top it off, we gained a wonderful friend. I highly highly recommend Whitney for any event planning....her patience revealed her knowledge and understanding of the business and the emotions that go with planning such a huge life event. With possible rain on our wedding day, and more people than we had planned for....Whitney knew just what to do...and everything was seamless. I felt totally confident in her capabilities and felt like I could be completely honest with her....for this, we are eternally grateful...for she turned what could have been a very stressful event, into the most fun, beautiful creative experience we could have ever hoped for.

nd did an excellent job communicating with all of our vendors and making sure our timeline was flawless. Our wedding was in Bend, OR and she had an assistant there to help with the day of. I would highly recommend Whitney, her attention to detail and positive attitude (even in the most stressful situations) is exactly what you want while planning a wedding!

signed on for the day-of coordination package, though in reality it's more like a month-of package, so it's an awesome deal! 1 month before the wedding, I met with her and we walked through every single detail to date, and did a walkthrough at the venue. She answered all my questions and concerns, gave advice in the areas I was stressed about, and had lots of questions for me herself, which made me realize how much I hadn't thought of and wouldn't have thought of without her. She also took over as the main point of contact for all of my vendors at that point, and looked through all of my contracts to make sure she knew everything. Whitney is extremely organized and thorough - she doesn't let a single detail slip by her! With that said, she never felt overbearing, and kept a totally calm, friendly and happy demeanor the entire wedding day. She made us feel totally relaxed and stress free on what could potentially be an incredibly stressful day, and she did so with a smile on her face. I was back and forth on whether I needed a coordinator or not, which is why I only chose the day-of coordination. In the end, I am SO glad I did it, and cannot imagine not having had Whitney's help. The day-of package is perfect if you're taking care of most of the main planning on your own during the engagement, but need that high-level organization towards the end to make sure nothing falls through the cracks, and to make sure the wedding itself goes off without a hitch, and with minimal stress.

tion because I had done so much planning early on, but she also does full service planning! She was super thorough before our big day, making sure we were both on the same page for how the day was to go. The day before we went over all of our swag that we brought up (it was a destination wedding in Tahoe that she flew down to) and last minute details. We found during this time that our guest board did not make it. Her and her assistant went and made one last minute that evening just in case fedex didn't get it there by the wedding. Day of our wedding she made everything flow seamlessly and made sure the day was perfect for both me and my husband. Would highly recommend Whitney to anyone looking for any type of event planning!

n to you, but if it does…know that she’ll be ON IT.) Our lovely, quirky forest wedding on a 30+ acre family farm needed serious coordination from the start. We wanted to create distinct spaces for the ceremony, cocktail, dinner, and dancing, and needed to rent absolutely everything to do that for 200 people. We also wanted to shuttle guests from the country location to two locations in Portland. Whitney, with her sky-high attention to detail, arranged and tracked it all from finding vendors to final takedown. Though we know she was planning other weddings, we always felt like we had 100 percent of her attention from the first meeting on. But where she really wowed was wedding week, when it looked like the one stormy day in Portland’s drought-level dry summer was going to be our wedding day. She got us through last-minute tent configuring, lightning rod installation (really happened), shuffling around cocktail/reception/bar details, rental adds/drops, ordering huge white umbrellas, and so much more. The weather was beautiful by the time guests arrived, but if we’d been one inch less ready we know it would have poured. (And even if it had, Whitney had an alternative venue suggestion. That she lined up THE DAY BEFORE the wedding.) As a bonus, she’s a total delight to work with – as her entire team. Hire her right up!