Wedding Planning Plus

I had the wonderful pleasure to intern with Shannon a few years ago and couldn't be happier to have her coordinating our wedding day. She kept me at ease and helped me organize my thoughts :) Planning can be overwhelming but she gave me so many resources and support that it was wonderful.
Our day was amazing and she made everything run so smoothly that I knew we had nothing to worry about. It felt so nice to relax and know that all the vendors were on the same page and that the guests were going to have a fantastic time.
We couldn't be happier and can't thank her enough for her patience, understanding and sharing her skills to make our fairytale day perfect.

~ Kristin
1.7.2012

Shannon was the wedding planner for my sister's wedding in July 2009. When my husband and I got engaged in 2010, we knew we wanted to at least consider using Shannon as our day-of coordinator for our Do-It-Yourself wedding, so I emailed her right away. As it turns out, Shannon was actually at the same restaurant and sitting next to us the night of our proposal (I was a little preoccupied to notice but she recognized me)! We just figured it was fate :)

We are THRILLED with our experience with Shannon. She was attentive, resourceful, and there for us no matter what we needed. She was patient with our crazy family (for the second time around, lol) and I just don't know what we would have done without her. There were a LOT of bumps along the road of our DIY wedding, but with Shannon there, I never worried about a single one. My husband and I just enjoyed ourselves and our time with our guests and we knew that things were being taken care of...and they were!

If you're looking for an experienced, calm, patient, and assertive wedding planner or coordinator, then Shannon and Wedding Planning Plus are it!

We are both very busy young professionals in Albany, and we hired Shannon Whitney of Wedding Planning Plus to help keep us on track to plan our wedding. We never could have imagined how amazingly helpful she was! She kept us on track by creating detailed lists for us so we wouldn't fall behind on planning our wedding. Our monthly meetings were very productive. Shannon had the patience to sit with us through hours of questions and requests for advice, including sensitive family issues. She has impeccable taste, and she's not afraid to tell you when she thinks you're making a bad decision. Shannon is extremely professional, but at the same time makes you feel like you're planning your wedding with your best friend!

We hired Shannon for day-of planning for a wedding event with several complications--it was located in rural Vermont several hours from her home base (and she came to VT twice in 2 days for the rehearsal and wedding), a wedding at home but reception 45 minutes away, 12 in the bridal party, and a surprise during the reception that greatly impacted schedule and had to be kept a surprise from the bride and groom. We were able to contact her during the year prior by email for her advice on a variety of issues. On the wedding day Shannon had a full day solving problems at the reception site, driving to our home to direct the ceremony, and then a trip back down to the reception site for last minute touches and to direct the DJ. She was always calm and poised with helpful ideas when things didn't go quite as planned. We thank her for her contact with all the vendors prior to THE day, sending a very exact itinerary to all, then carrying out all the table set ups, candle lighting, place card setting, the quick thinking when the rain began to pour, the coordination with the DJ, and her wonderful organization at the end of the night carrying things to our car so we just could leave and not worry that something valuable was left behind. All that--and then she had to drive two hours home late into the evening. You might initially think her day-of service is above some wedding budgets but Shannon provides such peace of mind that her fee will seem economical when the day is done. Bravo Shannon!

We hired Shannon to be our Day Of Coordinator and we could not have been happier!! Our ceremony and reception were taking place about 40 minutes apart so we needed someone hyper-organized who could take care of both locations and Shannon is that person. My Mom and I were able to enjoy and dance and eat because we knew Shannon was taking care of everything. The best thing she does is contacting all vendors the week before the wedding so everyone's on the same page. It was so comforting to know that everyone from the caterer to the DJ to the photographer knew the timeline and who the point person was. Shannon took care of everything; we couldn't have asked for a better coordinator!

It is difficult to find words that express the relief I felt the day of my daughter’s rehearsal and wedding day, thanks to Shannon and her AMAZING work.
I was so impressed by your professionalism, attention to detail and the utmost care that you gave my the bride, groom and the wedding party. I truly was able to enjoy my daughters wedding, thanks to you.
I would highly recommend you and your staff to any and all who ask me about a wedding planner.
As you saw, the wedding was PERFECT! It truly was a "Fairy Tale Wedding". I hope that you enjoyed yourselves as well. I had more guests say to me that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. That made me feel great! The bride and groom so enjoyed themselves, and that was my goal. We will be talking about this special day for a long time to come. I have a large family as you saw, and it will be extremely difficult to top this wedding!!

Thank you so much Shannon. Best of luck to you in planning your future weddings. I trust that they will be all wonderful just like my daughter’s.
You are the BEST!

Shannon Whitney was hired as a planner for the day of my wedding. Upon meeting Shannon, I felt completely at ease because of her professionalism, experience and attention to detail. Furthermore, Shannon was very organized and took all the stress off of me and my mother during the rehearsal and wedding. There are not enough words to express my gratitude towards Shannon and her assistants! The wedding went perfectly and was better than I could have ever imagined! I would recommend Shannon to any bride-to-be because she truly is committed to making the fairy tale wedding come to life!

Alexandra & Jonathan
7.22.11

After my first contact with Shannon Whitney, I knew I had made the right decision. I felt overwhelmed with the thought of planning our wedding, but Shannon guided me along the way and kept everything on schedule. I had no worries the day of our wedding because Shannon had outlined exactly what would be done and at the approximate time - the day was very organized, stress-free and my husband Jim and I have wonderful memories!

Oh what can I say about Shannon...too many wonderful things to fit in this review I'm sure! To all those brides out there who are troubled over the immense task of planning this incredible day and moment in your lives do yourselves a favor and HIRE SHANNON NOW! The minute you do you will be able to sleep again, your frown lines will relax, and your brain will instantly become un-fried. We had an amazing day and I really truly know it couldn't have gone as smooth as it did it it wasn't for Shannon and her assistant from Wedding Planning Plus. One great thing was that many of my other vendors kept telling me how great she was and how on top of everything she was. It was nice to hear and was great to be reassured that the day would go off without a hitch! Her ability to be cohesive with the other vendors is true testament to her skill. It really couldn't have been more perfect <3 Liz Addeo 10.10.10.

September 5, 2010 Wedding

We planned our Lake George, NY wedding all the way from California. We went with Shannon's "Day-of Coordination" and rehearsal services. Our thought was, planning this wedding from afar is stressful enough, we want to enjoy it and not stress when the weekend actually came. And that was totally the case!
Shannon did everything I expected and so much more. From quickly replying to my panic emails in the final weeks leading up to my big day, to going over our wedding weekend schedule in depth and finally (and most importantly) allowing my husband and I to fully enjoy our wedding without and worry or concern. She took care of bringing all the gifts up to our suite, bustled my train, and even scattered rose petals around our room as a little romantic surprise!
Wedding Planning plus was definitely the best money we spent throughout this entire wedding. I would do it again in a heartbeat and I totally recommend Wedding Planning Plus to brides and grooms out there! I can't imagine anyone doing a better job than them!

Shannone Whitney and team helped make my day effortless and care-free! Her attention to detail, organization and calm professional manner helped everyone involved in the wedding comfortable and confident. The luxury for a bride to not have to worry about any minor details on her wedding day is something I couldn't stress enough! And, the luxury of having Wedding Planning Plus there to orchestrate the production made us that much more confident that our day was going to be truly amazing!

Shannon is your best friend, you just don't know it yet! Shannon is a complete darling. She will hold your hand, share your joy and listen to your woes like she has known you forever. You need her, trust me. Weddings involve alot of time and energy and it is nice to have someone to ease the stress and take care of things. She is professional, 3 steps ahead of you at all times and as cute as a button! I have come to think of Shannon as my fairy godplanner, but I guess I am willing to share her. ;)

It's not an exaggeration to say that Wedding Planning Plus saved my sanity during my wedding planning process. Her help also allowed me to let go of my Type-A ways and truly enjoy my wedding.

I found Shannon after looking at some Capital Region wedding planning websites. We met and I was immediately taken with her easy going personality. I soon learned her to be an organized and detail oriented person. However, she was not a wedding planner that dominated each decision or pushed her opinion on us. She set up appointments with vendors and accompanied us to meetings, asking the important questions that we didn't always know to ask. Then, after arming us with all the information, she'd give us room to make our own decisions to truly allow our wedding to be ours.

It should be mentioned that our wedding was not of the typical variety. It took place about 100 miles out of the Capital Region, was an entire weekend long (Fri-Sun), was in the end of November, and served around 120 guests. Moreover, many of my guests mentioned how "on top of everything" she was.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a wedding planner, choose Wedding Planning Plus... you will be thankful you did.

We had a great time and the experience.I would highly recommend Wedding Planning Plus to anyone planning their wedding.

Shannon was a great wedding planner. I hired Shannon because I felt so overwhelmed planning my day that I wasn't sure what to do next. She connected me with various vendors, met with me to discuss my ideas and went to vendor meetings. She helped interpret my vision to the floral designer and to the reception venue. She was able to make my life less stressful, which is priceless.

Most brides (myself included) start planning their big day by cutting pictures out of magazines, obsessing over theknot.com, and then... by eventually driving themselves crazy. There certainly is not enough credit given to women who work full time (hello, it's 2010) and simultaneously plan a wedding. It's no joke. So after after kicking and screaming and beating myself up over the fact that I swore I could handle it from the beginning,that I would plan this entire event by myself... I finally called Shannon. Best decision I made for my wedding, hands down. Shannon had answers to the most mundane questions, and answered them like it was the first time she had heard them :) She was SO fast to return any calls/emails. She calmed me down when I felt nutty. And, the day OF my wedding, the woman was literally my second set of hands. I never thought about all the "little things" that need to be taken care of that morning...from getting the flowers to the right place/person to getting the ring bearer pillow to the ring bearer...to a limo being half an hour late (and yes, I was texting Shannon from the lobby at my venue freaking out :). Shannon took care of so many things that day that I have literally lost count and could go on for days about her professionalism and my gratitude. If I could tell a bride anything, it would be do not try to be a wonderwoman on the most important day of your life, that is what Shannon is for.. our wedding was gorgeous and seamless because of her.

I had already been engaged for over 6 months when i found Shannon. Over the course of those 6 months i did very little planning. I had no idea where to start. So i contacted Shannon and started by asking her to suggest some vendors. We met up at Shannon's premiere meeting location (PANERA!!) and she went over some wedding venues with me. This i admit was an unusual first meeting. There was no guarantee i would be booking her, but she spent a full hour with us showing us pictures on her laptop of some of the places she'd worked with. There's no pressure here, and thats exactly what initially drew me in.

So over the course of my planning with Shannon i was probably one of the neediest clients she worked with. I would not be exaggerating if i said i contacted her daily, especially toward the end. Whenever a big decision was coming up, i'd drill her for advice and guidance. She was available through several mediums - phone, text, facebook, myspace, email and i took advantage of each of them throughout the planning process. It is in my nature to feel guilty or uneasy about contacting someone so much, but i never thought twice about doing this with Shannon. She was more than happy to help. Her kindness and patience puts you at ease. She became not only my wedding planner, but a good friend who stood unwavering by my side for an entire year.

The only thing i can take credit for, the only things i did entirely on my own, were choose my wedding dress, my groom (maybe not in that order) and show up on the wedding day. Everything else had a touch of Shannon's brilliant planning abilities. My wedding was this past weekend, and it was beautiful and flawless. Easily the best day of my life. Would i do it all again? Absolutely. Without Shannon? Never.

I know it is kind of late to write this review since my wedding was in 2009, however life has been a complete whirlwind since the wedding! Still, I wanted to share my experience with Wedding Planning Plus. When I hired Shannon I knew from the first call that she was what I needed in order to make my special day a success. She handled every detail, accompanied me to my appointments and gave me much needed guidance as I do not have one creative bone in my body. She was very quick and responsive to phone calls and emails. There was never a reason to panic. I did not have Shannon the day of the wedding but all of the preparation that she did leading up to the wedding was enough to make it go off without a hitch. She is very knowledgeable about local vendors and helped me stick to my budget. Her help pays for itself over and above the fee that you pay to use her! She made me feel like I was her only client when I knew this was not the case. If you are looking for a planner do not hesitate to call Wedding Planning Plus. It was the best decision I made for the wedding.

I wanted to have a perfect wedding, and I had no clue what to do to make that happen. I have never been married before, and not many of my friends are married, so I had no information. I had heard stories about hiring the wrong vendors and I did not want to make that mistake. That is when we decided we needed a wedding planner. I did some research and everything pointed to Shannon at Wedding Planning Plus. We met her one evening and instantly knew she was the one! She was very knowledgeable and had some creative ideas.

The main service she provided to us, was giving us a connection to vendors that she has seen work before. This was the most important thing to us. She went to all the meetings with us and gave us advice based on what we told her we wanted. We ended up with fantastic vendors, including a reception hall, DJ and photographer.

After a couple months of planning our wedding in NY, I found out we were moving out of state. Shannon always made me comfortable being far away and planning a wedding. We got all the big planning finished before we moved (like hiring all the vendors), and only had to focus on the small things once we moved. It was a seamless process, and many people at the wedding couldn't believe we planned such a gorgeous wedding living 3 states away!

If I ever needed her, for anything, she was always there. I could send her a frantic email one minute and the next minute she would respond and completely put me at ease. She was always in contact, but never over-bearing. She was understanding and always patient.

I don't know how my wedding would have turned out without her guidance throughout the year of planning. If you are planning your wedding, you need Shannon on your team!

Shannon was absolutely the best wedding planner we could have asked for. She worked with us for over 2 years and was by our side the entire way. We are a busy couple, so she took over everything we could not do-right down to making our appointments. Over the two years my visions changed (and the date-Twice!) but no matter what Shannon always saw my vision and on the day of it came to life. The day of the wedding I was so stress free because Shannon had everything in place and everyone where they needed to be. She made the entire experience fun and well...stress free! Our wedding could not have been more beautiful...and I have Shannon to thank highly for that!

I am a now totally relaxed M.O.B as my daughter's wedding was June 18, 2011.
We contracted with Wedding Planning Plus and worked with Shannon Whitney for well over a year. We were attempting a "destination wedding" at Lake George, NY. I cannot over-emphasize what an incredibly important role Shannon played in all of the planning. Not only did she hook us up with the absolute best venders in the area, she has such a good professional working relationship with them all that it made our dealings with them worry free and fun. Shannon's wedding experience is so vast that she was on top of every detail and kept us on tract doing what needed to be done. She responded to all our questions, worries, and imagined dilemmas quickly. Shannon is delightful to work with and, frankly, I miss her!

Shannon at Wedding Planning Plus was amazing! We started working together at the very beginning of our planning process and she held our hand through the whole thing. She is really quick to answer emails and always answers in a really thorough, friendly way (no matter how small the question). She came to most of our meetings with vendors and was able to get us some great deals. On the wedding day itself, she takes care of EVERYTHING! I can't stress how wonderful it is to be able to kick back and just enjoy the day without having to worry about deliveries, setting up, etc. I would completely recommend Wedding Planning Plus to any soon-to-be bride!

We hired Wedding Planning Plus to help us with our last-minute planning and day-of-wedding coordination. Shannon was very helpful and attentive in the planning details, and Katie did an amazing job with coordinating the day of our wedding. Both of them are so nice and sweet, and you really feel like they want you to have an amazing day. Katie even went out and bought matches for our sparklers during our reception because we had forgotten to do so. They are both very dedicated wedding planners, and their attention to detail is very noticeable. Some of their vendor recommendations weren't what we were looking for, but they did recommend a great company that came to our reception site and did hair and makeup for all of the girls. We would highly recommend WPP, especially for their wedding day coordination.

Brides, imagine you hear the organ start to play signalling your big moment. Deep breath, you take your first step towards the door, your waiting friends and family, your husband-to-be, and your future- and then riiiiiip- your heel gets caught in the layers of tulle under your gorgeous wedding dress! As you bend down to try and frantically fix it your veil comes tumbling down. This could have turned into a disastrous moment for me and a nightmarish start to THE day but before I could panic, Shannon, my wedding planner was quick to snip off the snagged tulle, fix my veil, and shove me out the door and into the spotlight.

This is only one example of so many instances that day when Shannon's service was invaluable. She made our big day go so smoothly so that we could enjoy everything we had planned. She also set us up with some amazing vendors (the band and florist) which my guests raved about. She truly made my vision become a reality and it was so beautiful to see everything come together.

I would highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding.

Shannon is a talented coordinator - she was able to speak with us and connect us with vendors who perfectly suited our personalities and wishes. We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out. She is incredibly organized - I'm still not sure how she handles all of her crazy brides!!! Because of her hectic schedule, it sometimes took her a day or two to respond, but she ALWAYS got back to us..... her assistance the day of our wedding was invaluable. I would recommend Shannon and her team to anyone - we were extremely pleased.

My mother Planned my whole wedding, and Hired Shannon Whitney as a Day of Coordinator. I am not the easiest person to work with, and Shannon, was very professional. My first meeting with Shannon gave me the impression that she would be reaching out to all of the vendors and coordinating the wedding day itinerary. My mother and I received the Itinerary very quickly.

10 days before the wedding (6/15) we had not heard anything from Shannon in about a month (since 5/20), and the vendors had also not heard anything from her (she later indicated she had “sent messages” to all of the vendors, but not everyone uses email on a daily basis). This added a bit of unnecessary stress to the weeks prior to the wedding wondering when/if she would be reaching out to the vendors.

The wedding day was perfect. She helped with the coordination or the wedding ceremony, reception and pictures. Very pricey for the services received.

We just wanted to thank you again for helping us and making our day special and beautiful. We appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.

Thank you so much for everything you have done for us to make our wedding planning easy. You are efficient and well organized. Thanks again for all your help!

Thank you so much for all your help with (my daughter's) wedding. The event went beautifully and all of our family and friends had a wonderful time. I recommended you highly to (the groom's) mother for when (his) sisters are ready to marry. Thanks again!

I wanted to write you quickly to thank you for your patience and help the day of the wedding AND to thank you for the watercolor of Broadway. We finally had a chance to open all of our gifts this morning. Both Justin and I love the picture and can't wait to hang it up in our new apartment. It was an absolutely perfect gift and goes to show how well you know your clients. Thank you again....

Wedding Planning Plus is da'bomb! I love the way she or her crew are so genuine and real. She handles all situations and plans some of the most beautiful weddings I've seen yet. Professional, well dressed, well spoken and cuts any drama out of the day. The entire team has been known to not get in the way of photos and helps plan out photo times that work with the flow of your day and how you want it. I highly recommend for wedding planning as well for questions you may have or a simple hello.

Shannon is an absolute sweetheart! You will love planning your wedding with her! You will feel like you are planning your wedding with your Best Friend. She is a true pro! Love working with her!

Shannon is an amazing Wedding Planner and Friend! She has a great work eithic, and will strive very hard to make sure your event is nothing Less Than Perfection. I Highly Recommend her services to anyone!

Shannon is an excellent planner! I highly recommend Wedding Planning Plus!

Very knowledgeable. Easy to work with-

Shannon at Wedding Planning Plus is amazing!

As a vendor we hold our own to a high standard and Shannon goes above and beyond.
Shannon puts her heart and soul into every event as it was her own special day.

Wedding Planning Plus is a must...add it to your list...

totally professional and beyond wedding planning she is a ture visionary and more than a plus to every bride

Shannon doesn't miss a beat all day, but stays in the background, out of the way, making sure things run smoothly. She keeps the wedding pros in the loop so we know what's happening all day. She's the best!

Bill's Toupee first worked with Shannon of Wedding Planning Plus about three years ago. Shannon is absolutely wonderful to work with and we always know the event will run smoothly when we're working together. Her warm, positive, and calming demeanor no doubt puts everyone at ease who may be inclined to feel otherwise. She's a true profession who obviously loves her work and makes the rest us feel the same way.

Hello Shannon,
It is great to hear from you! I look forward to working with you with future Bride and Grooms. Please let me know how I may assist you in any way!! Best Regards Marge Heather

Wedding Planning Plus is a great choice to help you out with the myriad of details that go into planning a spectacular wedding. They're growing fast, because the word is getting out--they're professional, they're creative, they're knowledgeable...and they're really fun to work with!

Shannon was fabulous to work alongside with on ceremony this past fall. She is warm, instantly makes everyone around her feel comfortable and is on top of every last detail. Definitely a planning professional and one to check out!