Alternative Wedding Planner

Alternative and Non-Traditional Wedding Planner in Salt Lake City

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Elevated Experiences, True to You.

Forget following tradition because “that’s how it’s always been done”

I’m here to help you celebrate your way, whatever that means to you. Your wedding should be a reflection of you: alternative, bold, edgy, weird, authentically you. Fairy-tale white wedding with puffy dresses and a prince charming? We don’t know her.

We specialize in alternative weddings that focus on creating memorable experiences for your guests, where the details align with your vision and leave a lasting impression. I want your guests to walk in and think “wow, this is SO them!” From full service wedding planning and design to wedding coordination, we are here for it all!

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Hi, I’m Ryann

I’m an alternative and non-traditional wedding planner based in Salt Lake City. And yes, we are available to travel!

Like Morticia Addams, I believe that “black is such a happy color”. I’m here for the couples that want something out-of-the-box, the couples who aren’t inspired by the traditional fairy-tale wedding; the couples who get into wedding planning and don’t know where to look for a wedding that feels like them.

I created my signature 4D planning framework to simplify the planning process and help couples plan a wedding that is more than just aesthetics.

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Love knows no bounds here. All genders, races, abilities, cultures, and stories are honored and celebrated.

Love Notes:

From the minute my now husband and I started wedding planning we knew we needed to find someone unique and special, who understood our vision for an unconventional wedding. After endless Google searches and websites splashed with a sea of white bright linens and roses, we found Ryann Kristena Events. A little dark, a little spooky, but with classic elegance and style. After taking one meeting we knew she "got" us and it was smooth sailing from then on.

-Katrina and Vince
Choosing Ryann Kristena Events to plan my wedding wasn’t just one of the best decisions I made for my big day, but one of the best decisions of my life—right up there with choosing my husband! Her vision and expertise are truly unmatched. Every idea I shared was transformed by her magic and attention to detail. She never misses a beat, and nothing ever goes unnoticed.

-Katy and Frank
There are not enough words in any language to describe how thankful we are to have had Ryann help us with our Wedding day. From day 1, Ryann went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. She's a professional and she loves what she does. That is very clear to see.

-Megan and Travis
Ryann was a blessing to work with and made the stress of communicating with all vendors and assembling minute details a breeze. Her and her team are professional, knowledgeable, and organized. When you work with Ryann, you are not only getting a wedding planner, but a therapist, designer, problem solver, and ninja.

-Alex and Lindsay
Choosing Ryann as our wedding coordinator was the BEST decision my husband and I made in our planning decisions. We knew we needed someone creative, reliable, communicative, strong-willed, detail-driven, and understanding - and Ryann + her RKE team was not only that BUT MORE. Overall, Ryann Kristena Events made sure we had the best and most memorable wedding day with a smile and professionalism that I simply cannot recommend more. Whether you are a Type-A person looking for someone to pass the baton off to a couple months out, or a couple who needs ALL the help and someone to run the show - Ryann is your answer.

-Breanna and Noah