Alison Events

Event Planner

We are a team of passionate, design-savvy individuals. We work and play well together and we love what we do, which is evident in each and every event we produce.My passions are to travel, meet new people, and learn something new every day. This is true in both my personal life and in my career. I’ve been in the event business for 16 years and have traveled the world producing over 400 hundred events in 9 countries—each expanding my horizons in some way.Today I’m constantly seeking projects that expose me to new challenges. Whether that’s doing an event in a new city, or using technology in a whole new way, or bringing an ambitious idea to life, I’m game.

Just like you, I want to create that completely original, utterly unforgettable event. But most importantly, I want it to be a reflection of you and bring out the best in you. If you want zombies at your 50th birthday party, or a Beatles-go-to-India themed wedding, we’ll make it happen.To do that, I look for clients who are adventurous, open to collaborating and up for doing something that’s never been done. Like creating a magical ceremony under 200-year-old redwoods, or even having Chris Martin from Cold play perform for your first dance. Read more

3 recommendations

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    H. M.

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    Alison and her team are the most talented people you will ever come across in this industry. They are fun, hardworking, incredibly organized, and above all, creative. We had such fun planning our wedding with this team and it turned out to be the most perfect, magical, gorgeous, wonderful day ever. And entirely stress free! We didn't worry about anything our wedding day because we knew Alison would be on top of everything and it would all be flawlessly executed. Alison introduced us to all of our vendors, and everyone she suggested was as talented, fun, and easy to work with as the rest of her team. We cannot ever thank them enough for putting together such an incredible day for us!

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    Matt D.

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    I had the pleasure of working with Alicia from the AE team. She researched and sought out my company as the photo booth provider for her client's 40th birthday party. The event was originally scheduled to be at The Stable on Folsom St., but the venue had flooded after that nasty storm in early January. With only a week to locate a new venue for the event (in SF, that is a HUGE task, by the way), I was unsure that a rescheduling of the event was not in order. But she did located a perfect venue match and executed the celebration with flying colors. The client was beaming! I have to give it to Alicia - she focused and made it happen when all the cards were stacked against a party that weekend. Well done, Alicia and the fine folks at AE!

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    Whitney H.

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    Alison Events were absolutely amazing this holiday season in helping me coordinate and execute my company's holiday party. Alicia Matsumoto headed my event and she brought a vision I couldn't have even thought of to life starting with a beautiful storyboard all the way to the finishing touches. Anything I asked for, AE delivered and more with perfect implementation of the evening.

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