Save your sanity. Hire TKEP. No tiny detail will go unnoticed that isn't quadruple checked. Calm, cool and even these planners. Sarah and Johnathan know all the vendors and connections to make a beautiful, memorable celebration perfect! read more

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I can't overemphasize how amazing Alison and Jonathan were. As someone who worries about everything, I truly never imagined my wedding day could be as calm and carefree as it was. From the beginning, they asked thoughtful questions to understand our needs and wants better, took thorough notes, and many months later recalled and referenced even the smallest details that we had mentioned at our first meeting. They laid out timelines, kept track of contracts and budgets, the gave us a heads up on what we would be tackling next and when. I felt confident everything would come together at all times. There was never a frantic moment in the planning process. They knocked every vendor recommendation out of the park and never pushed us in any one direction and brought an element of calming reassurance to the whole process. They made everything so stress-free, and I felt like we were in such good hands the whole way through but especially on the day itself where they were both so present, calm, and helpful. I know people always say that something will go wrong on your wedding day and to just let go, but thanks to TKE I can honestly say nothing went wrong! read more

Look no further than Jonathan and Alison. These two exceeded our expectations of what wedding planners could offer. Another postponement wedding here (originally set for Aug '20, postponed to Aug '21). Clearly a stressful year where they had to navigate this new event planning world, and they did it with such poise and professionalism it's obvious these two can handle any complex planning. Seasoned and creative - honest and simply just cool people who want you to have the best day. Hire them immediately! read more

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We worked with Alison and Jonathan for our wedding at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, and they were fantastic. They have so much experience and it really showed in the weeks leading up to the event when it seemed like the number of questions/ decisions from all of the vendors were endless and they knew the answer to every one of them without hesitation. On the day of the event, they took care of everything and we were really able to enjoy the night without thinking about anything. We also really liked them as people - they were kind and brought a really positive energy. They are a great team - would highly recommend! read more

Alison and Jonathan are an awesome team. They really take the time to get to know their couples and help guide them in the direction that best suits their wants, needs, and personalities. They were always available to answer any questions and truly put so much time and attention into the process. Our wedding day was absolute perfection and we owe it all to TKE - not to mention how helpful it was to have them on site to ease any day of anxieties. From their attention to detail to just being amazing humans, they helped make our day feel so special and most importantly, true to us. read more

When we got engaged, we knew we wanted to hire a planner for partial planning services (i.e. managing our vendors, organization, etc. plus month of services) to keep us organized and share great ideas. After calls with several companies, we decided to go with TKE. Alison and Jonathan are a great team and throughout the year that we worked with them, answered all of our many calls and emails within the same day, if not the same hour, and shared many helpful resources along the way. They were also key in helping us pick our vendors. Rather than spending hours and hours browsing through vendors online, we told them our budget, style and what we were looking for, and sent us 3-5 vendors that were spot on every time. It made putting our wedding team together a breeze! On the day of our wedding, my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing. We really got to enjoy the day without the stresses of "hosting", and Alison and Jonathan moved everything along smoothly and flexibly. If there was an issue, we either didn't know about it or they took care of it immediately. We're so happy we hired them! read more

TKE did a great job with our Brooklyn raw space wedding. We initially planned for a 2020 event and rescheduled to July 2021. Jonathan and Alison helped with all the rescheduling and saved us a lot of time and stress. They are very professional and responsive and led with so much confidence as we navigated ever-changing covid regulations. They are on top of every single small detail and have so much industry knowledge and expertise. The day of the wedding not a single thing looked out of place and we had such a great time because of their hard work. AMAZING - you cannot go wrong! read more

Jonathan and Ali were amazing to work with. Incredibly responsive, available to talk to me any time I had questions or worries and put my mind at ease. They helped with both big and little things, guiding me on decisions and giving me their expert opinion. There were a couple little things that happened the day of the wedding that changed what we had originally discussed and they made the necessary decisions making things better than originally planned (without freaking me out)! I would recommend them to any one that is thinking of hiring an event planner for your big day! read more

Alison and Jonathan are excellent at what they do, I can't recommend them enough. We met this incredible duo at a local wedding fair and they really stood out from the other wedding planners we talked to because we got the vibe that they genuinely wanted to execute the wedding we envisioned, no up-selling or over-promising anything. My husband and I didn't need full time wedding planning services, but we did need help beyond just the month/day-of coordination. Most of the planners we talked to before meeting Two Kindred were not flexible and would only offer us one or the other, but Two Kindred worked with us to customize a package based on our needs. Alison and Jonathan truly helped fine-tune what we were envisioning. Throughout the entire planning process, they shed light on all grey areas we weren't sure about, they asked questions we never thought about, and always provided expertise and guidance without ever making us feel like we were compromising our vision. We had a few setbacks occur with other vendors and it all would have been extremely stressful if we didn't have Two Kindred there to guide us. They also really helped us stay within budget by proposing alternative solutions for ways to cut back and guiding us on quantities. We are so happy to say that the day went off without a hitch! Jonathan and Alison were on top of everything, while making us feel completely at ease. Alison would come into the bridal suite every so often to check in and see how I was doing, it really helped calm my nerves. They made sure my husband and I got some alone time together after the ceremony ended (they prepared a toast and some nibbles for us), and when dinner time came around they prepared our plates for us (we did a buffet) and brought to us immediately so that we could have time to eat before making the rounds to say hi to everyone. We just felt like they were truly looking out for us and wanted to make sure we were having a great day and enjoying it all. It's this level of service that sets them apart! Their professionalism, responsiveness and expertise are top notch, they are masters at multi-tasking/juggling a ton at one time, and they are also really fun to work with. Before we hired them I was so dreading the wedding planning process, but they made this experience so pleasant and fun, I can't thank them enough. I could go on and on, I truly can't say enough amazing things about them - definitely hire Two Kindred for your next event! read more

We worked very closely with Alison for our wedding at The Green Building in Brooklyn. She was an absolute gem, and our day would not have been as perfect if it had not been for her! When we began wedding planning, I did not think we needed a coordinator but here's the thing. People who say you don't need someone to help you out as a coordinator on your wedding day are either incredible at multi tasking, really good at convincing family/friends to do some dirty work for them for free, or crazy. Because if it wasn't for Alison as our coordinator, the day would have never, NEVER, gone off as smoothly as it did. Through our planning, we tried our best to keep budget in mind. Food and drink were incredibly important to us, but we needed to be realistic about how much we wanted to pay. Alison worked with us to figure out where we could save. She helped us with recommendations on flowers, music, lighting, you name it. She offered advice about things like guest books, and favors. She even helped us set up a special brown liquor bar for late night in the speakeasy at the venue. She actually made our wedding planning process fun! On the day of, Alison was clutch. She kept everyone on schedule, had her staff waiting for us with drinks after we came back down the aisle. We were just in the absolute best of hands with Alison running the show. She kept things moving through the course of the night so that we didn't have to think about a thing. And we didn't. Instead, we danced all night long. Which was exactly our plan. There is a level of trust, and assurance that came along with working with Alison. You know when you hire someone and you feel like they're nickel and diming you? Think about the opposite of that. That's Alison. We felt in the best of hands and she was always working with our best interest in mind. Alison is so insanely on top of her game, not to mention, the nicest! We have received so much feedback wonderful from our guests telling us how wonderfully orchestrated our day was. Alison worked her tush off to make our day perfect, and we truly could not have been more pleased with the outcome. read more

Alison and Jonathan were the BEST addition to our team for our 2022 wedding!! They went above and beyond for month-of coordination and helped make an otherwise stressful time so seamless and enjoyable. They took care of the smallest details and ensured the wedding ran smoothly day-of. We would highly recommend them for any wedding event! read more

Starting last year, we selected Jonathan to be our wedding coordinator, and we couldn't be happier with his amazing work at our event! He was such a pleasure to work with, we recommend him to all our friends who are planning events. Jonathan was amazing for so many reasons. He had a ton of experience and expertise in the ins and outs of event planning. So when we had any questions on wedding specifics, he provided us with clear answers. Throughout the entire process, he always communicated how much he cared about the wedding being successful and how incredibly competent he would be at handling anything that came up. We appreciated this immensely, and he absolutely put our minds at ease throughout the process. At the outset, Jonathan helped us to organize our thoughts with understandable spreadsheets and to-do lists. When he walked us through selecting details like linens, chairs, and serving trays, he provided a lot of insight into what would look good without being pushy and without ever trying to "up-sell" us on anything we didn't need. At the wedding itself, Jonathan thought to set up a quiet little nook for us after the ceremony but before our announcement, where we could have a drink and a snack on our own. It was really thoughtful of him to organize our favorite drinks and appetizers so I could just stop for a minute and toast to my new husband! I could go on and on about how fantastic it was to work with Jonathan. Aside from my husband, working with Jonathan was the best choice I made on my wedding day. We are glad we selected him. If you have an event coming up, you should choose him too! read more

We initially stumbled upon Two Kindred Events when my partner and I got engaged in March 2020. We were hoping to plan a 250-person wedding for spring of 2021. Fast forward 6 months, this seemed less and less likely given the pandemic situation. We did not want to wait. We were tired of feeling uncertain. And so we reached out to Alison and Jonathan for a consultation. In the end, we had a 6-person ceremony and a 25-person outdoor dinner in early October. It could not have been more perfect. Not only did they help us with vendors and covid logistics, they also made our day stress free and seamless. Our guests absolutely loved the experience and we had the best time ever. We cannot recommend Alison and Johnathon enough. We are still hoping to do a larger event in the future when it is safe to travel and gather again. And this was an amazing trial run. We hope to work with them again and so should you! read more

We had an excellent experience working with two kindred. Planning a wedding is stressful, and hiring two kindred was one of the best decisions we made in the process. Jonathan and Alison are extremely responsive, organized, experienced and well-connected. They had excellent ideas and were extremely supportive throughout. We were able to enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about anything because we knew they were in charge. We couldn't recommend them more. Thank you so much Alison and Jonathan! read more

I am not sure where to start here. When I began planning my wedding I had no clue what I was doing. I researched and picked vendors and hoped for the best. Choosing TK Event Planners was one of the best decisions I made for the wedding. I have not been to many weddings and had not planned one before (ha) so I needed help. Not only did I not have a clue, I was planning this wedding long distance. They guided me and didn't make me feel like an idiot when I asked silly questions. Everything was perfect when day of came and if something went wrong i did not notice it. They made sure i was stress free and answered all last minute questions that my husband had (he had plenty!). Highly recommend this duo - they were truly angels for us. read more

AMAZING!! Jonathan and Ali were there every step of our wedding. We had to replan our wedding twice and had to change our location from a venue in Brooklyn to our backyard in PA. I would highly recommend hiring Jonathan and Ali, they were fantastic. They are so detail oriented, organized and positive. I said several times throughout our wedding night, "Thank God we have Jonathan and Ali". There was no task they weren't up for; from organizing our reception, directing vendors, tying my husband's bow tie, holding my dress from the rain, escorting family, they did it all! Even my family was raving about them and were so happy to have "point people" for direction. They are the perfect duo and allow you to enjoy your wedding day! Thank you Jonathan and Ali for everything you did for our big day!! read more

AMAZING!! Truly the best in the business. Not only are Alison & Jonathan the nicest, coolest people EVER, they are meticulous, organized, and so helpful. They remember every single detail and no stone is left unturned. From providing the best vendors, to site visits, to managing the final weeks of prep, we couldn't have asked for better planners. Not to mention we had to change venues and dates due to COVID and the process was seamless and easy with J&A by our sides. They are truly TWO of a kind. read more

Couldn't recommend enough - great team, creative, thoughtful, kind.

My wife (fiancé, at the time) and I worked with Jonathan to plan our wedding. We had no time be even slightly frightened before Jonathan moved in and put himself in charge of our lives. And what I mean by put himself in charge of our lives, is that he created order from chaos; introduced us to reason; carved alternative avenues for our fixations and made our wedding day chill, as if no instructions were required. Jonathan consolidated every detail of our wedding day into one easy to use spreadsheet with a years' worth of planning to help us schedule and anticipate deadlines. He was always available via email and telephone multiple times a day for any small detail (like, should there be five iterations of serving trays or four) and to tell us when to just stop perseverating. Jonathan's background is in architecture and he has a sharp sense of style, space planning and décor (my Wife is an architect and appreciated this). He understands how pieces fit together when shopping for silverware, chairs, serving trays, linens etc...); he will help you pick items that fit with your personal style and in keeping with the vision (and budget) of your wedding. If you have questions or doubts about any detail, he is your wedding encyclopedia - Jonathan will find the information, if he does not already know it. If there is a problem, he has probably anticipated it, but be assured he is equipped to handle the unexpected. Such as keeping you focused on portraits and distracted from the trauma of la friedn osing thousands of dollars in tip money until it is found. He found it. So basically, Jonathan was our Calgon. He is incredibly intense when you think you have time to be calm, and calm when you're completely freaked out that your wedding is a week away. This is because he is a planner. A very good planner. We trusted that he would execute our wedding the way we wanted. And he did, flawlessly. He was not only our day of coordinator, he managed the kitchen staff, the wait staff and coordinated all of the vendors and kept our wedding on schedule. He made certain we were taken care of, a drink in one hand and food nearby so we could actually relax and enjoy our wedding day as if we were guests. I cannot imagine being satisfied planning our wedding with anyone but Jonathan. We cannot stress how much we enjoyed working with him. He planned our wedding with dedication of someone planning his own. read more

We used Two Kindred Event Planners for their "Month of" package, and working with Jonathan was the best decision we could have made for our wedding day. We interviewed several wedding coordinators, and what really made Jonathan stand out from the rest was how very personal he made everything feel. He wasn't trying to up-sell us things we didn't need, he wasn't trying to convince us to change our vision for the day (style or execution), he really just wanted to understand what we wanted so he could make it happen. From the moment we began talking about what we wanted on our wedding day Jonathan was organized, knowledgeable, and efficient. We had a vision for what we wanted, and with spreadsheets, lists, and a lot of questions we would never have even thought to ask, Jonathan turned our dream into a reality. When we were finalizing details he was able to make recommendations for us based on our budget and the look we were going for - small things that would make a big impact on our day - and really guide us when it came to the things that were worth spending money on, and were not. Leading up to the wedding Jonathan did an excellent job demanding things of our (somewhat difficult) venue and getting them to fix things when they weren't right. With all of his attention to detail in the weeks - and even hours - leading up to the ceremony, the entire wedding went off without a hitch. Jonathan coordinated all of the vendors, setup the reception area with our many DIY decor items, and kept us right on schedule the entire day - it was so nice to not have to worry about anything and just enjoy our time as bride and groom. After the ceremony he even arranged a private room with apps and a toast for my new husband and I to take a moment and enjoy and reflect on the fact that we were finally married! At the end of the event Jonathan packed up all of our DIY decor and had it stored for us to pickup the next day. There are not enough good things to say that cover off on how appreciative we are to have had Jonathan with us as we planned our wedding. So I'll end with this - if you have a wedding or event coming up, you want Jonathan on your team! I highly recommend Two Kindred Event Planners. read more

Alison and Jonathan are amazing and were an absolutely invaluable help in planning our wedding and on the day-of. We hired them after trying (and struggling) to get started ourselves and it was the best decision we could have made. Alison and Jonathan connected us with truly amazing vendors and made our vision for the wedding come perfectly to life. They were always responsive and available to jump on a call with us at a moment's notice. I don't know what we would have done without them on the day-of - Alison and Jonathan went above and beyond, taking care of all the little things and making sure everything ran smoothly and perfectly on time. Our wedding was perfect in such a large part thanks to them and we are so grateful. Besides their experience, organization, calmness and creativity, Jonathan and Alison are also genuinely fun and wonderful people to work with. I am so happy we hired them and we cannot recommend them highly enough!! read more

Alison and Jonathan did a spectacular job planning our wedding - We could not have asked for two better people to guide us through the planning process. From the moment we started working with them, they were responsive, professional and informative. They patiently and promptly answered all of our questions, even the really silly ones, and were always two steps ahead of where we needed to be. They did an excellent job of sourcing vendors who reflected the feeling we wanted for our wedding, and they took care of every single detail to make sure that the day went smoothly. All of our wedding guests repeatedly commented about how calm and relaxed we seemed on the wedding day, and this was entirely thanks to the hard work of Alison and Jonathan. They did a fantastic job of making us feel like we were always a priority for them and we highly recommend them without any reservations! read more

Just a disclaimer first.. I am a fellow wedding vendor, not a bride. I've worked with both Alison and Jonathan and they were always on the ball and on top of everything throughout the entire process/day. At the same time, they are so relaxed and friendly and excellent at keeping everyone at ease and feeling comfortable throughout the day. Individually speaking, each wedding was a pleasure to work at thanks to their expertise. Now they are combining their talents to become a super-hero duo! That's simply going to be a win-win for any couple planning their event! You can't go wrong hiring them! read more

We loved working with Alison and Jonathan. They were incredibly hands-on when we initially planned our wedding. They really listened to how we envisioned our event and set us up with venues and vendors that matched our tastes and budget. (And we could tell those vendors loved working with TKE time and time again.) Like many others, our wedding was postponed due to the pandemic, after we had originally planned it. Not only were Jonathan and Alison organized and empathetic in managing the postponement of our big party, they scrambled to help us find a replacement venue on short notice for a "mini wedding" on our original date. They were a great resource for ideas and information as to how other couples were approaching the new normal of pandemic weddings. As the date of our postponed wedding party approached, TKE was proactive in reminding us of deadlines and making sure we were coordinating with all of our vendors. Not a single ball was dropped! And on the day of the party, they managed the set-up brilliantly - the room was beautiful, the band rocked and the party went off without a hitch. We didn't worry about a thing and got to enjoy our day with family and friends. All thanks to the wonderful Jonathan and Alison. read more

We recently worked with Jonathan for our wedding last month. He helped us throughout the planning process which is obviously stressful but Jonathan helped put us at ease whenever we had any questions or concerns. He always makes himself available to talk, quick to answer emails and is very organized! On the night of the wedding, there was a family emergency and he still kept us right on track despite having to push things back a little bit in the beginning which was extremely helpful. He listened to the vision we had for our wedding and was able to pick up on what we were looking for easily. He is great to work with and we highly recommend using him for your next event! read more

Jonathan and Alison were extremely detail oriented, organized, professional and a joy to work with. They listened carefully to all my concerns and made me feel at ease and relaxed with the whole planning process. They were on top of everything! They would remind me of small details that I missed and helped me bring my dream wedding to life. I couldn't have done this without them! read more

Best decision you will ever make!! We worked with Jonathan and Alison for 15 months leading up to our wedding in Brooklyn. They curated vendor recommendations based on years of experience and helped us bring our vision to life, from the big picture to the smallest details. This dynamic duo also approached a well known chef in NYC to fulfill our dream of serving delicious food on our wedding day. From start to finish, Jonathan and Alison will be there however you need them. We cannot recommend them enough! read more

Jonathan was absolutely fabulous to work with! We are actually D.C./Northern Virginia residents who planned our NYC wedding from a distance, and we couldn't have done it without Jonathan! From the day we met him, he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, organized, honest, and efficient - also very responsive by email. He kept us on track with the timing of our planning and seamlessly communicated with all of our other vendors in the weeks leading up to the wedding. He was also a great liaison between the rental company for linens/chairs/place settings, and was really able to tell us what we needed to do to create a polished event within our budget. Throughout our entire planning process, he was so prompt and capable when answering any of our myriad questions. Finally, we were incredibly grateful for his day-of event coordination. Both me and my husband were so nervous that we couldn't have taken charge of much, but Jonathan kept our processional, ceremony, and overall schedule precisely timed (Seriously, no timing errors whatsoever) while allowing us to enjoy our special evening. It is probably here that I should mention that Jonathan even had a lint roller in his day-of arsenal so that he could swiftly take care of the outside debris that was clinging to my gown after some pre-ceremony Central Park pictures :) We had some of our guests tell us we had the best wedding they'd ever attended, and I know this would not have been possible without Jonathan! read more

Alison is a consummate and compassionate professional! My husband and I couldn't say enough positive things about her to our friends and family while we were planning our wedding last year, and the same has been the case ever since we were married last November. Neither of us originally thought we needed a wedding planner, but then we met Alison. And she continually proved to us that she was (and is) the real deal: thoughtful, reliable, on-it at all times, and all-around totally lovely to work with. We learned so much working with her - and that's the key, working with Alison is a partnership, a collaboration. She will always listen to what you're saying and incorporate it fully into her plan, or she'll encourage you to think about a certain detail differently because it will actually be closer to what you want in the end. She made our wedding planning process enormously more fun and MUCH less overwhelming, and she helped make the actual day-of a truly seamless celebration. We are forever grateful! read more

I hired Alison to be the day of coordinator for my wedding at The Green Building in Brooklyn. I worked in events previously and had strong vision of what I wanted my wedding day to look like, but I needed someone to take my vision and execute it. Alison did so flawlessly. She helped me organize all of the final details for the day and worked hand-in-hand with my vendors to ensure that day went off without a hitch. With any wedding or event there are always issues that come up, but Alison handled them with ease. She is a seasoned planner who truly knows the ins and outs of the industry and is happy to help answer questions no matter how big or small. I highly recommend her! read more

We can't imagine pulling this wedding off without Two Kindred Event Planners!!! We had been trying to lock in our day with Alison and Jonathan for almost a year before our wedding. We were interested in the month of planning package but they only accept those contracts six-months before the event. We reached out every month leading up to the six-month mark to make sure our day was still available. Alison responded to each of my inquiries consistently and pleasantly. When the time arrived we were really excited that they were still available to work with us. We knew we were going to need help the day of the wedding but because one of us had to move cross-country for a gig the month before the wedding, we didn't know how invaluable these two would become for our special day. They were always responsive. They managed our 15 plus vendors with ease. They communicated throughout the entire process but they kept us away from the drama. They made our wedding look easy, and it wasn't. Everything about our day was seamless and smooth from our perspective. They made sure to highlight all of the details that were important to us. Needless to say we would highly recommend them for anybody's wedding. Part of the appeal is that there are two of them and they pay such close attention to detail that no "t" is left uncrossed and no "i" un-dotted. They're young, professional, cool, calm and collected, and they go way above and beyond. We appreciated their experience and input. They do this all the time. Our plan is to only do this once. We had an amazing wedding and they are certainly one of the major reasons why. Still smiling! Thank you both! -yani and divi read more

Alison and Jonathan are two unassuming superstars. My husband (finance at the time) and I had planned a small wedding of just 50 people and weren't sure if we needed wedding planners, but as the process got going we decided we should hire someone to provide help. And we are so glad we did! Alison and Jonathan gave the same attention and care to our small wedding as if it were a 300 person wedding. They were organized, creative, thoughtful and compassionate. They made sure both of us, as well as all of our guests, were well taken care of the day of our wedding. The venue we chose was new to weddings, luckily Alison and Jonathan went above and beyond to not only provide support to us and our guests but also provided support to the caterers and venue when they needed some guidance. Good thing they have a catering background! They are witty, highly professional and caring. Everything you would want from wedding planners. I wouldn't even think about getting married without hiring them. read more

We hired Alison Szleifer & the Two Kindred team for our wedding at the Prospect Park Picnic House at the end of October 2017, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Both leading up to the wedding and on the day of, Alison was a trusted advisor, organizer and problem-solver. She got into the weeds with us on our wedding vision and worked tirelessly to help us execute it by communicating that vision effectively with all our vendors and making sure everyone followed through. She took care of everything and then some, allowing us to truly enjoy our wedding day and not worry about the little details or snags that popped up. She consistently displayed exceptionally calm and caring professionalism and confidence. In addition to helping us hone the vision for our event, she also gave us some fantastic recommendations. Alison & the Two-Kindred team are truly outstanding event planners and we give them our highest praise & endorsement! read more