Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in Salem, Oregon
Class Act Events has been serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond for nearly four decades. Founded in 1987 by Susan Adkins as a single-coordinator wedding planning service in Salem, Oregon, we have grown into a team of professional coordinators organizing weddings, corporate events, festivals, conferences, and nonprofit fundraisers across the United States. Our expertise spans from designing creative event concepts to managing fundraising procurement strategies that yield high revenues for nonprofit clients. Susan Adkins, a founding member of the Oregon International Special Events Society Chapter, brings deep industry knowledge in venue development, rental policies, and marketing strategies. Our team prioritizes community engagement and personalized client service, ensuring every event meets specific needs and wishes. With headquarters in Salem and satellite offices in Portland and Bend, we offer full-service destination management capabilities, having planned events from Bora Bora to Washington, D.C.Our extensive network allows us to coordinate transportation, accommodations, themed events, and logistics for seamless experiences. As a member of the International Live Events Association, we maintain access to top-tier professionals and resources. Our in-house Rentals & Decor department provides specialty linens, centerpieces, tables, chairs, dishware, and more to enhance any occasion. Whether planning intimate gatherings or large-scale corporate functions, we combine 40 years of experience with innovative solutions to create memorable events.
Services
Event Planning
Destination Management
Linen Rentals
Corporate Events
Wedding Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of experience in event planning across 15+ U.S. states
- Our team provides full-service destination management capabilities
- We maintain an extensive in-house rental inventory for immediate needs
- Our founder helped establish Oregon's Special Events Society Chapter
- We coordinate complete event logistics including travel and accommodations
Services
Event Planning
We create customized event experiences for weddings, corporate functions, and nonprofit fundraisers. Our planners handle every detail from initial concept development to final execution. With expertise in budget management, vendor coordination, and timeline creation, we ensure seamless events that reflect client visions while meeting practical requirements.
Destination Management
Our destination services cover event planning and logistics for locations nationwide and internationally. We coordinate transportation, accommodations, local vendor partnerships, and cultural activities. From site inspections to onsite management, we handle all aspects of destination events including guest communications and emergency contingency planning.
Linen Rentals
Our rental inventory includes specialty linens, centerpieces, tables, chairs, and dishware for events of all sizes. We offer styling consultations to create cohesive themes and provide delivery/setup services. Our collection features premium fabrics and decorative elements to enhance any venue's ambiance.
Corporate Events
We specialize in conferences, product launches, and employee appreciation events with customized programming. Our services include agenda development, speaker coordination, and interactive element integration. We implement branded environments and ensure technical requirements are fully supported for professional business gatherings.
Wedding Coordination
Our wedding specialists provide full-service planning from engagement to ceremony day. We offer venue selection, vendor management, and timeline coordination. Services include budget tracking, contract negotiation, and day-of coordination to ensure smooth execution of both intimate and large-scale wedding celebrations.
People
Susan Adkins
Owner/Event Coordinator
Founder of Class Act Events with 35+ years of experience in event planning and nonprofit fundraising. Served on multiple community advisory boards while building the company into a multi-coordinator operation serving clients nationwide.
Questions
What types of events do you plan?
We handle weddings, corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, conferences, festivals, and destination events across 15+ U.S. states and international locations.
Do you offer destination event services?
Yes, we provide full destination management including travel coordination, local vendor partnerships, and onsite logistics for events from Bora Bora to Washington, D.C.
What rental items are available?
Our inventory includes specialty linens, centerpieces, tables, chairs, dishware, arches, and aisle decor with styling consultations for cohesive event themes.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone at 503.371.8904 (Salem), 503.295.7890 (Portland), or 541.382.1816 (Bend) to arrange an appointment with our planning team.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Salem, Portland, and Bend, Oregon with events throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide in 15+ states including California, Washington, and New Jersey.
Reviews (6)
Kelly Barschig
Jun 03, 2019
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I had the pleasure of working with Susan and her team when we hired them to help plan our game launch party for Bend Studio. It was a very unique and stylized party and they pulled it off and then some! The team was very communicative and made the entire process run smoothly. We will use them again for future events and I can't recommend them enough.
Denice Seeger
Apr 25, 2019
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I have used Class Acts services many times and each and every time I know I can rely on exceptional services.
Kari Ramey
Mar 26, 2019
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I've worked with Class Act Events for over 10 years! Stellar performance and delighted clients abound! Susan assisted with my daughters wedding and I enjoyed her warm and professional leadership in a stress free environment!
Tony Karais
Jan 08, 2019
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We've been in the fortunate position to work for and with Class Act Events for several years now as a vendor. Susan and her entire team are wonderful to work with, organized to a fault and always over deliver on their promises. Cannot highly recommend enough!
Stephanie Anderson Stroup
Dec 16, 2018
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I love working with Class Act Events. Susan's team of professionals are spot-on with attention to detail, professionalism and style. You will be incredibly happy that you trusted your event to Class Act Events!
Gwen Sylvester
Dec 11, 2018
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Susan Adkins from Class Act coordinated our wedding at @zenithvineyard in 2014. She was a joy to work with and we couldn't have done it without her expertise! Day-of, Susan took care of every detail, making sure everything was perfect so we could fully enjoy our big day. I'd highly recommend working with the Class Act team for weddings!