Event coordination where radical joy and logistical precision coexist
Event coordination where radical joy and logistical precision coexist
Our Sparkle
Our Sparkle
EXPERIENCE
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We leverage 15 years of hospitality expertise and data-driven systems to ensure that every event, from leadership conferences to community masterpieces, is safe, inclusive, creates a sense of belonging, and is flawlessly executed.
MEET YOUR UNICORN
Hello. It’s me. I’m the person behind Sequin Situation, a business built on the very simple premise that your event should be as smart as it is sparkly.
Ready for your event to sparkle?
"We were totally spiraling before we brought Aven on. Every little detail felt huge and overwhelming, but they just stepped in and took the weight off our shoulders. They kept us grounded and sane through the whole process. Seriously, hire them."
~Jaylin & Kiera
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start with a discovery conversation so we can align on your goals, scope, timeline, and what support you need.
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As early as possible—especially for full planning. If you’re within ~60 days, event management may still be a fit depending on availability.
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Your event type, date(s), location, estimated guest count, budget range (if known), and any accessibility needs or inclusion priorities.
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We’re based in Portland, OR and currently serve the Portland area—plus select travel situations (including Vancouver, BC).
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We build a custom digital “Event Brain” (often in Airtable) to track budgets, RSVPs, timelines, and critical details in one streamlined system.
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Partial planning starts around $2,600+. While full planning starts around $6,600.
Sliding scale pricing is available for queer weddings and grassroots community events. -
Yes. We manage budgets—stewarding funds intentionally and transparently.
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We plan weddings and social celebrations, corporate events, and nonprofit/community events.
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We combine high-IQ logistics with joy-forward design while centering guest comfort (with a special priority for queer, BIPOC, and differently-abled people) so everyone feels a sense of belonging without sacrificing precision.
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Full-service planning & design, partial planning, event management (coordination), and select add-ons like venue scouting, consultations, and a digital command center.
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End-to-end planning, design direction, vendor management, budgeting support, accessibility review, and on-site execution.
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Yes. If you’ve already started booking vendors, we can audit what’s in place, fill key gaps, and take over vendor leadership as the event gets closer.
We also offer event management: You plan it; we run it. We step in ahead of the event to tighten logistics and then manage vendors, cues, and on-site execution day-of. -
Yes. Inclusion is the baseline. We build physically, sensory, and culturally safer spaces, and we include accessibility audits to identify barriers and improve guest flow.
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Yes. We’re a queer-owned business rooted in queer-centric celebrations and community care—while welcoming all clients who value belonging.
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Yes. We intentionally source and hire vendors from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, queer, women-owned, and small businesses.