Our goal is to promote the Berkshires and the surrounding area to potential clients looking for something unique for their next corporate event or wedding.
Membership Guidelines
Criteria for membership in Berkshire Weddings and Events:
- An active and updated website
- A social media presence with a minimum of 1 update a week – e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and blog postings.
- Your business must be fully insured per applicable industry guidelines
- You must be licensed if applicable to your profession
- All applicants must be sponsored by at least 2 existing members of the group
Code Of Ethics
Be yourself. We like it that way. Diversity fuels the Berkshire spirit. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity drives us forward every day.
Every member of Berkshire Weddings and Events should be ethical in all aspects of their business dealings. This includes but is not limited to fair and transparent pricing, utilization of contracts, response to inquiries in a timely manner, and is in general good standing in the community.
No member of Berkshire Weddings and Events shall participate in slanderous or defamatory behavior towards another person or business or risk immediate removal from the group.
This group serves to advertise the Wedding and Event business in the Berkshire region. As such your social media and blog posts are greatly appreciated. We highly encourage all members to link to Berkshire Weddings and Events posts at least 4 times a year to help promote the group’s efforts.
Our Founding Board Members
This website was created by the following founding board members
Rebecca Daly
Whitlock & Cooper Events
All you need is Love and an Experienced Wedding Planner
From the very first vendor choice to the very last fluff of the dress, Rebecca of Whitlock & Cooper Events will handle every detail from start to finish. Whether you need full wedding planning, special event planning or day of coordinating, we can customize a package just for you.
Being born and raised in The Berkshires, Rebecca is passionate about highlighting the beautiful landscape around her. Her love for the arts has fueled her need to be creative and think outside the box. Her nine years in the business has allowed her to build an incredible network of vendors to help make your event one that will not be forgotten.
Oskar Hallig
Only In My Dreams Events LLC
Give Yourself the Gift of Presence
Founded in 2014 by Berkshire native Oskar Hallig and run with his husband Mike Zippel, Only In My Dreams Events LLC is a full-service event planning company based in the Berkshires which prides itself on inclusive event planning. Whether you’re planning a rustic barn wedding ceremony, an intimate birthday celebration, or a grand gala or corporate event, Only In My Dreams has the ideal venue and the perfect partners to make your special occasion one to remember. Only In My Dreams Events also produces many events in the Berkshires including the Dance Party and Cabaret at the Colonial Theater each June and other exciting events at many local venues. Only In My Dreams Events believes strongly in the right of marriage equality and is proud to be based in Massachusetts, the first state to legalize such unions.
Kat Lockridge
Classical Tents and Party Goods
Kat ( Katherine Lockridge ) has worked in the wedding and events industry for over 25 years. Before purchasing Classical Tents Kat worked as a Ranger in Yellowstone National Park.
During her time as a Co-Owner of Classical Tents she been a pivotal part of changing the wedding industry in Berkshire County. Not only have she and her team grown Classical Tents from a small Mom and Pop operation into stylish, service oriented party rental business, they have also gained tremendous knowledge and experience in the engineering of tents and flooring through their attendance at trade shows, and work they have done on larger projects throughout New England. The Berkshire Wedding Tour and the Berkshire Wedding Company are both efforts that have come from Kat’s dedication to marketing the Berkshires to clients in and beyond the region. Kat has a great love of nature and all the the Berkshires has to offer. On her off time you can find her hiking , kayaking, and attending theater, dance ,and musical events.
Danielle Pellerin
5 Senses Events & Design & Another Round Bar
Wedding Planner with a whole lot of passion and the right amount of flare
Danielle Pellerin, the owner of 5 Senses Events & Design and Another Round Bar. Born and Raised in the Berkshires with a passion for the Event Industry since she can remember! Taking all of the necessary steps throughout her career to bring her where she is today to provide you with seamless, beautiful weddings and events from the start to finish. Coming from a background in the Hospitality Industry of 15+ years through Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Weddings, and more! Danielle’s passion for community, building relationships, creativity, organization, and education has generated the best formula for 5 Senses Events & Design to put on everlasting memories for generations to come!
Jessy Turner
Birdhouse Events
Be present for the most important moments – let me worry about the details
Jessy came to Event Coordination through an unorthodox route. She began her career in the history/development field but a life-long love of entertaining combined with a natural talent for organization made wedding/event planning an obvious choice. Since coming on to the scene in 2015, Jessy has coordinated 50 plus events including weddings, anniversary parties, galas and festivals. In 2016 the venue in her charge received a Boston Magazine “Best of Boston Weddings” designation. Jessy has spent the last five years cultivating relationships with the area’s best vendors. She prides herself in bringing the right people together. It is her goal to gather an all-star team for your special day. A mom of two, Jessy enjoys spending her downtime with her husband, son and daughter on their Farm in Richmond.
Jocelyn Vassos
Dear Edith and Lily
Creating and capturing life’s heart-swelling moments
Lifestyle wedding and portrait photography. A photo experience that evokes real emotions and real moments and captures the connections shared between families and friends.
Rob Alberti
Rob Alberti Event Services
Luxury Wedding DJ, Event Lighting Designer & Rocket Scientist
Rob Alberti is all of these and more. Rob had a passion for music and lighting all his life. Creating that custom music soundtrack to your wedding day or creating the “wow factor” custom lighting piece for your event is what drives him to work so hard for his clients.
We are a Luxury Wedding DJ and Custom Event Lighting company – no cheesy DJ antics here. I’ve been many things over the years – but DJ and Lighting have always been my passion. My stomping grounds are The Berkshires MA, Hudson Valley NY to Boston, Newport RI and Hartford to CT Shoreline.
“We worked with DJ Pat. We couldn’t have been happier. From the start Rob was quick to respond and got us set up with a DJ that fit our style. Pat then was great about keeping us on our timeline and meeting us on days that worked for us ( we were out of state) to checking in the week before the wedding, sending samples of songs we requested to make sure they were the right versions and so easy to work with (very responsive). The wedding itself was great! Jesse was a hit at the Photo Booth, and Pat kept the guests dancing all night long. Thank you again!!! Alicia B. – Lenox, MA