til death do us party

We plan and style chic, partycentric destination weddings and once-in-a-lifetime special events for new-fashioned and non-traditional people.
After the Engagement has a reputation for planning stress-free events with a focus on hospitality; where everything is smooth like butter, and the guests leave thinking it was the best party they’ve ever been to. EVER.

Palm Springs + Coachella Valley | San Diego | SoCal and all Destinations Worldwide

“Since both Rachel and Abe work in hospitality but wanted to be complete guests, they hired Courtney Tibbets of After The Engagement to plan the wedding from start to finish. “Literally, because of her, our day was more than we could have ever dreamed of.””

— rachel + abe, Brides.com

more info please!

you just got engaged. What’s next?

you’ve heard it all…

wedding planning driving people crazy
terrible vendors taking your money and then not answering your emails
fighting with your fiance(e)
the most stressful year EVER
Even worse, are you already feeling all the things, and you haven’t even booked a date or a venue yet?
Perhaps you’re one of those people who HASN’T dreamed of their wedding their whole life, and you just don’t know where to start.
What’s a Pinterest? Do I need a theme?

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you’ve come to the right place

Planning a wedding, or other large event does not have to suck. In fact, it could, and should, be fun. That’s what we are here for.
There IS such a thing as a perfect party, and we know how to execute it, down to every last detail.

meet your new best friend

Getting married at a hotel? Cool. Did you fall in love with a DIY venue with super complicated rules, logistics, and loads of vendors needed to make your vision come alive, but you are intimidated by everything that goes along with that? Perhaps you have decided to scrap the venue plans altogether, and transform your own backyard. Been there, done that, came home with a trophy.

Maybe you are turning 40 (or 50, or 60, or 100), and want to celebrate yourself by throwing a bash you will never forget.

After the Engagement is a luxury event planning company that is all about unique, non-traditional, non-cookie cutter events that lets your personality shine, and leaves your guests talking about how much fun it was for years to come.

Yes, I mean years. I have clients from 15 years ago telling me their guests are still talking about their event. It’s not just about how it looks, it’s about how it feels to be there. I strive to create experiences from beginning to end, and I pride myself on my background in customer service and hospitality.

The worst parts of weddings are long gone. Boring itineraries, hockey puck chicken, overly sweet cocktails, and a shitty DJ, ew. Let’s throw a great party; one where you get to look around and see everyone you love in one place at one time, for what will probably be the only time in your entire life.

It’s something to celebrate and remember forever, and we are more than honored to be a part of it.

your planning partner

a straight shooter, honest to a fault, no-nonsense kinda gal,

tell me what you want, what you really really want…

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event consulting + management

We want your expertise and calm and cool demeanor, your honest leadership through this crazy cool time, and we want to have fun doing it!

help us please

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picking the right vendor team

We need help choosing the right vendors for our budget and aesthetic tastes. We’ve never planned a wedding or event like this before, and we want to create a weekend to remember!

My fiance doesn't even know what a save the date is, help!