Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in Oregon
Class Act Events has been serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond for nearly 40 years. Our team of professional coordinators specializes in designing creative and memorable corporate and private events, including conferences, grand openings, weddings, fundraisers, and galas. Founded in Salem in 1987 by Susan Adkins, we have grown to include three coordinators managing large-scale festivals, non-profit fundraisers, and national events. Our expertise extends to fundraising procurement strategies, venue development consulting, and destination event management. We are committed to building community and ensuring client needs are met through personalized service. As a member of the International Live Events Association, we provide full-service planning and destination management services across the U.S. and internationally.Our extensive resources include rental and decor departments offering specialty linens, centerpieces, tables, chairs, and dishware. With headquarters in Salem, Oregon, we invite clients to visit our showroom or contact us for consultations. Our dedication to excellence has made us a trusted partner for events of all scales and complexities.
Services
Event Planning
Destination Management
Linen Rentals
Decor Services
Venue Consulting
Conference Planning
Wedding Coordination
Fundraiser Events
Galas
Corporate Events
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of experience in event planning across the U.S. and internationally.
- Our team provides full-service destination management and rental coordination.
- We specialize in fundraising procurement strategies for non-profit clients.
- Our founder helped establish the Oregon International Special Events Society Chapter.
- We maintain an extensive inventory of specialty linens and decor for all events.
Associations and certifications
- International Live Events Association
Services
Event Planning
We specialize in designing and executing weddings, corporate events, and fundraisers with personalized attention to detail. Our team manages logistics, vendor relations, and creative design to ensure seamless experiences. Clients benefit from our 40 years of industry expertise and nationwide network of professionals.
Destination Management
Our destination services include planning weddings, conferences, and celebrations in locations like Bora Bora and Washington, D.C. We handle travel logistics, accommodations, and local vendor coordination to reduce client stress. This service leverages our membership in the International Live Events Association for global support.
Linen Rentals
We provide specialty linens, centerpieces, and decor for events of all sizes. Our Salem-based rental department offers aisle decor, arches, tables, chairs, and dishware. Clients can visit our showroom or request customized pricing and inventory information directly.
Venue Consulting
Our consulting services include venue development, rental policies, and marketing strategies for event spaces. We advise on layout optimization and operational efficiency based on industry standards. This expertise stems from decades of coordinating large-scale events and festivals.
Fundraiser Events
We organize non-profit fundraisers, auctions, and galas with strategies to maximize revenue and community engagement. Our team manages procurement, guest relations, and thematic design to align with organizational goals. Clients benefit from our experience with the Willamette Valley Assistance League and S.M.A.R.T. Council.
People
Susan Adkins
Owner/Event Coordinator
Susan founded Class Act Events in 1987 and has grown it into a multi-coordinator firm. She specializes in corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, and venue consulting. Her leadership includes founding the Oregon International Special Events Society Chapter.
Questions
What types of events do you plan?
We plan weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, galas, conferences, and destination celebrations nationwide and internationally.
Do you offer destination event services?
Yes, we provide full destination management including travel logistics, accommodations, and local vendor coordination for events worldwide.
What rental items are available?
We offer specialty linens, centerpieces, tables, chairs, dishware, and decor for events of all sizes.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a consultation at our Salem headquarters or virtually.
Are you affiliated with industry organizations?
We are members of the International Live Events Association and have helped establish local event planning chapters.
Reviews (4)
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!