Two Planners for the Price of One
TWO KINDRED AT A GLANCE
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LGBT and woman owned business with combined twenty-five years of experience, including an extensive background in catering.
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Enjoy the unique experience of working with two expert planners that will be by your side every step of the way. Why have one planner when you can have two?
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Proud to be part of an inclusive industry with like-minded vendors who celebrate couples of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and faiths.
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co-founder
ALISON SZLEIFER
A native New Yorker with a love for food and wine, Alison prides herself on always being the first to know about the opening of a new restaurant or unique wine bar. She enjoys spending her free time with close friends, a glass of wine and a good meal.
Alison studied art history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which propelled her into an events career back in New York where she worked as gallery manager and event planner for multiple reputable contemporary art galleries in Chelsea. She went on to earn her Sommelier certification and became a wine buyer at a boutique wine shop, where she led elegant tastings for corporations and private parties. With a flair for design (and the ability to pair it with the right wine!) Alison will make sure your next event is a work of art.
When Alison planned her own wedding, she turned her family’s 17-acre farm into a whimsical wedding venue, incorporating elements of a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony with handmade décor and transformed the garage into a Kosher kitchen. With an affinity for DIY projects, she is a natural at visualizing the final product and bringing it to life, and does the same for her clients when crafting their dream weddings. For Alison, nothing is more rewarding than seeing her clients loving every moment of their perfect day. Bring your vision; she’s got the rest covered.
co-founder
JONATHAN STAMPER-HALPIN
As a designer, home cook, and an avid traveler, Jonathan has a knack for discovering hidden gems and getting the most out of every experience. He’s a D.C. native who came to New York City by way of London, which means he’s had a lot of good food, and has had the opportunity to plan some unforgettable events.
Since graduating from the University of Virginia, his events management experience includes non-profit, corporate, and private events, from Embassy soirées to the BRIT Awards (where he nearly made his way into a Taylor Swift & Ellie Goulding selfie). Having worked on both the vendor and client side of events, his well-rounded experience always finds a way to come in handy when negotiating contracts and choosing vendors.
Jonathan planned his first wedding at age fifteen, where he taught the bridesmaids how to wrap bouquets long before YouTube tutorials existed. Since planning his own gay wedding in DC before gay marriage was recognized in all 50 states, his weddings have spanned the country and have been featured in Vogue, Page Six, and InStyle, among others. The only thing he loves more than seeing months of work and planning come together, is seeing the joy it brings the couple and their family on their perfect day.
