Alternative Wedding Planner
Ryann Kristena Events specializes in alternative weddings that focus on intentional design, creating an elevated experience that is true to you.
Based in Salt Lake, with a satellite office in Orange County, California. Serving Park City, Salt Lake, Orange County, and available for travel.
Our goal is to simplify your life, and bring the fun into wedding planning. We worry about all the details so you don’t have to!
Dark and Moody Aesthetics to match you and your partner’s vibe
One of the core values of Ryann Kristena Events is that our couples deserve to have a wedding that truly reflects their unique identity and style.
We want you to have a wedding that feels authentic to who you are AND so unique that your guests walk in and think “wow, this is SO them!”
Our focus is on creating memorable experiences for your guests, where the details align with our couples vision and leaves a lasting impression.
Alternative Planning Services:
Event Management (Day-of Coordination)
We offer day of coordination starting the month before your wedding. We’ll create your timeline, assist with final details, and will be with you on wedding day so you and your family can enjoy the day.
Who’s this for? Those who have planned the wedding and need a professional to come and tie it together with a bow.
Full Planning
From A to Z, we’ve got you! As your wedding planner, we’ll do venue search, vendor referrals, design assistance, meetings, scheduling, and more. Our goal is to simplify your wedding planning journey and bring in the fun. We worry about the details so you don’t have to.
Who’s this for? Busy humans who want full support and expert guidance.
Gothic Wedding Package
Fully embracing the notion of “‘till death do us part.” Our elopement series is inspired by the Grim Reaper, and offers couples the chance to have a Ryann Kristena Events designed and planned wedding, for less than a full planning package.
How to know if we’re the right planner for you?
Our couples want something non traditional. We work with couples who want something different, something that reflects who you they and their unique vision.
You want someone you can trust, someone who understands your vision and is excited to help you bring it together. At Ryann Kristena Events, we love the alternative weddings, dark and moody weddings, pagan ceremonies, themed events, intentional ceremonies, weddings with unique and out of the box elements.
You’ll love working with us if:
you love dark and moody vibes
you want an intentional ceremony
you value a wedding that focuses on guest experience
you are not looking for a traditional fairytale wedding
you want a cohesive design
you are interested in transforming unique venues
you are fun, easy-going, and want to enjoy planning their wedding
Ryann Kristena Events
Ryann is an alternative wedding planner who built her business in the beautiful Southern California, and expanded into Utah.
Like Morticia Addams, she believes that “black is such a happy color.”
Dark romantic and gothic weddings are where we thrive; bringing in rich deep colors, dramatic floral designs, and intentional decor to set the tone for these wedding celebrations. We love designing weddings that feel authentic to our couples.
