How much should I expect to spend?

Including our package, you should expect to spend $30-40k on your micro wedding, but this cost is influenced by the price of your venue and your catering choice. Please note that we cover up to 30 guests, and can service a full micro wedding up to 65 with a cost-per-guest fee above 30 to cover the additional rentals, bar items, cake, seating, additional decor, extra tabletop florals, and tableware. For couples looking to budget, we recommend starting with less pricey venues (getting creative with museums, historical sites, granges, yacht clubs, community halls, VRBOs, and state or national parks). We help with this every step of the way.

Will ALTAR help us find our outside vendors?

Yes! We bring in 7-8 of your necessary vendors (floral, cake, bar, signage, furniture rentals, ceremony and reception design and styling, decor), and also act as your full-service planners, where we source and inquire on your behalf for vendors like photo, food, DJ, whatever you want to include!

Do we need to hire day labor outside of you?

Nope, up to 30 guests includes everything you need! We bring the bartenders and ‘muscle’ for set up and take down. If you are over 30 guests, we will plan accordingly from our team of trusted free lancers. Good news - we even haul the trash!

How many hours do we need to book our venue for?

Honestly, at least 10. Venue with tight timelines and restrictions on hours and access are NOT recommended. We like to take our time for set up prior to your event for a relaxed, intentional vibe.

Do you make the day-of timeline?

Yes, you’re covered. We co-create this with you and then share this with the other vendors about a month ahead so we can make tweaks if needed (typically with photographer).

Do you have suggestions for venues?

We have an extensive list for the Pacific Northwest (mainly Western WA) and Hawaii, mainly the Big Island. We have extra favorites throughout both regions! Many offer lodging on site, some are more traditional, and all are lovely. You don’t need a venue before booking with us - we can help guide this process extensively to match your budget and style!

Do you get discounts for other vendors?

We don’t get kickbacks or discounts when booking with outside vendors. Some vendors offer each other commission if they get business through one another, but we prefer to perate from a place of ethical and honest curation of vendors who are best suited to meet YOUR needs - and we delight when our intuition pays off and you love our recommendations.

Do you have a tent?

We don’t provide one, but it’s always good to have a rain plan. Certain venues may require a tent.

What are your upgrades?

You can upgrade how many signature cocktails (add an extra for $5/guest), upgrade your floral (by the piece, would be determined on a case-by-case basis), add a lounge to your bar area, add extra guests in the 30-65 range (we go to a cost-per-head model after 30), and in Hawaii we have a kahu-style officiant as well as a photographer available for easy additions!