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As we move into the new year, wedding planning for 2023 is well underway. And for those couples looking to have a luxurious and extravagant celebration, there are several trends to keep in mind. Here are the top luxury wedding trends forecast for 2023:   Intimate and exclusive events: While large, lavish weddings may have been […]

Planning a wedding is a daunting task for many brides and grooms to be. While I love a raw space, I understand the desire and need to have your catering and venue be the same vendor. For some, being tasked to select forks, spoons, chairs and linens can be too much and that’s when a […]

If you have read a bit about my bio, raw space weddings are my favorite. So much so, that I would say I am a raw space wedding planning specialist. 90% of our weddings are in bare bones raw spaces and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. With a raw space, you get […]

As a recent Jersey City resident, I am so pleased now be a Jersey City Wedding Planner due to the abundance of amazing venues to have a wedding ceremony, reception or other social events. Most of the venues boast panoramic NYC skyline views, have ample parking, amazing food and make it the perfect place to […]

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: The Foundry CATERING: Naturally Delicious FLORALS: Floresta PHOTOGRAPHER: South Eleventh LOUNGE FURNITURE: Two of a Kind LIGHTING: ULSNYC HAIR & MAKEUP: SB Beauty MUSIC: Eric Visa  

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: 26 Bridge FLORALS: NYC Flower Project PHOTOGRAPHER: Here North CALLIGRAPHY: Write Pretty For Me LOUNGE FURNITURE: Two of a Kind RENTALS: Broadway Party Rentals LIGHTING: ULSNYC OFFICIANT: Once Upon a Vow CATERING: Cocina Casera & Rockaway Fish House COFFEE CATERING: Grounded Coffee Catering CAKE: Cake by Yiva DJ: El […]

When the temperature creeps above 60 in NYC it seems like everyone seeks out long walks in parks and al fresco dining. It comes as no surprise that when couples want to get married, having a venue with outdoor space is top of their priority list.  Here are the best outdoor venues in NYC: The […]

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: The Stone Mill FLORALS: A.P. Bio PHOTOGRAPHER: Nato Tuke TABLETOP RENTALS: Borrowed Blu LOUNGE FURNITURE: Gather & Lounge LIGHTING: C & C Lighting  OFFICIANT: Judges for Love MUSICIANS: Sterling Strings DJ: Empanadamn HAIR & MAKEUP: Brides by Zarielle   Marielle & Zac gets married at the Stone Mill in […]

WEDDING PLANNER: Lifestyle Maven Events VENUE: Central Park Zoo CATERER: Real Food Catering FLORALS: Rebecca Shepherd  STATIONERY: Chatty Press PHOTOGRAPHY: Nato Tuke CINEMATOGRAPHY: Joyce Films HAIR & MAKEUP: Sharon Becker Beauty BAND: Silver Arrow Band LINENS: Nuage Designs CAKE: Nine Cakes COFFEE CART: Grounded Coffee PRETZEL CART: Sigmund’s Pretzels   Stephanie & Ray’s wedding took […]

This may come as a surprise to you but summer is one of the least popular times in NYC and the Northeast to get married. While we all imagine summer weddings to be by the sea with a gentle breeze and beautiful flowers, the reality is that temperatures can reach upwards of 100+ Fahrenheit, the […]