wedding 2020 | wedding planning a worry free wedding day

date posted: March 11, 2020

Whatever level of planning you choose, know that what you’re investing in is peace of mind: the chance to truly enjoy your guests and every detail of this day you’re creating.

You’ve probably noticed by now that weddings have a lot of moving parts. You’re making schedules and figuring numbers and researching professionals and collecting possibilities.

It’s not every day that most of us have a reason to plan a party on this scale, several orders of magnitude more complex than a milestone birthday, family holiday, or potluck. Even if your job is organizing complicated events for work, how often have you had to organize one with this kind of emotional impact and this many assorted relatives?

The most important choices are ones only the two of you can make. The look, the feel, the setting, the flavors, the sounds...all yours to choose, ingredients in a recipe as unique as the relationship you’re celebrating. Those ingredients should be absolutely whatever the intersection of your wildest dreams and your budget can offer.

A gifted wedding planner knows the ins and outs of Wedding World and can steer you clear of dead-end roads and potholes.

But once you have those things decided, do you want to be responsible for every one of the smaller choices associated with each element? Some people do, and that’s fine. If your vision is crystal clear down to the last fine detail, get all those details figured out and jotted down.

And then, if you want the best chance of having your vision actually come true, consider turning the reins over to a planner.

A gifted planner is a superb listener who can sit with you and see what you’re trying to create; a dialed-in networker who knows where to start in the search for the right vendors and how long in advance they need to be booked.

A gifted wedding planner knows the ins and outs of Wedding World and can steer you clear of dead-end roads and potholes. A gifted wedding planner is responsive and transparent. You should feel like you’re in the loop, without having to sweat and fret. Planning can be full-service: you provide the outline and the planner gets involved from the start and fills in the smaller details. If you’ve got busy lives or like the idea of expert guidance, consider an all-inclusive, full-service planner.

Month-of planners will free you of the last-minute scheduling details, make sure all your vendors’ contracts are signed and all your deliveries show up as needed. These crunch-time experts allow you to concentrate on enjoying that hectic last few weeks as fiancés. Wedding-weekend coordinators will help make sure that everything from the rehearsal dinner to the day- after brunch goes smoothly. Especially useful if you’re planning a larger wedding and have people coming from out of town for various events.

Day-of coordinators will run the plan that you turn over to them, greeting your vendors and making sure everything’s on-schedule and where it belongs. Destination coordinators know the territory and are essential when you’re planning from a distance.

Some planners and coordinators will offer à la carte services, taking the parts you don’t want to bother with and leaving you the rest. Whatever level of planning you choose, know that what you’re investing in is peace of mind: the chance to truly enjoy your guests and every detail of this day you’re creating. A gifted planner frees you to shine like the gems you are. After all, you lovebirds deserve no less.

catskills concierge

Catskills, 518-821-1750, catskillsconcierge.com

Your go-to wedding guru. Boasting over ten years of experience in planning and executing, from off-the-grid to classic charm, weddings and special events. If there is one thing we’ve learned, it’s that not one wedding is the same and we are here to guide your unique style and requests! Provide staffing for out-of-town catering and beverage services. Connections to local venues and vendors. Specializing in day-of coordination.

gina maloney events

Hudson Valley, 845-853-4075, ginamaloneyevents.com

For Hudson Valley’s Most Beautiful and Unique Weddings…couples call upon Gina Maloney Events. Winner of The Knot’s “Hall of Fame” and voted “Best Wedding Planner in The Hudson Valley” by Hudson Valley Magazine, Gina and her staff are dedicated to making your wedding the most special, stress-free, and fun affair that reflects your personality and dreams. Follow us on Instagram @ginamaloney_events

grounded

Kingston, 845-514-3432, groundedny.com

If you are planning your own wedding, we can provide you with day-of coordination to ensure that your plans are carried out smoothly. Let us be the liaison with your vendors and pull all the pieces of the puzzle together. Entrust your special day to a wedding professional with the experience and flexibility to handle any last-minute changes that may come up, so you and your family can enjoy your celebration.

hudson valley ceremonies

Rhinebeck, 845-244-1482, hudsonvalleyceremonies.com

Our group of wedding planners will assist you in designing the event of a lifetime. With over 24 years of experience and a vast network of professionals, Hudson Valley Ceremonies will help you and your families enjoy the wedding planning process. Our planners specialize in rustic, chic, and elegant weddings. Services include day-of coordination, partial, and full planning.

hudson valley elope

New Paltz, 917-406-5749, hudsonvalleyelope.com

Hudson Valley Elope creates unique wedding ceremonies with couples who want to begin their marriage uniquely. We are a Photographer, Officiant, and Coordinator team. Our ceremonies are earthy and grounded, with the couple at the core. Michele learns your love story to create a custom written ceremony that includes meaningful and spiritual rituals. Erica photographs your wedding in a documentary style that captures genuine emotions and records events as they unfold.

main course

New Paltz, 845-255-2600, maincoursecatering.com

Every couple has a unique vision for their wedding day, and Main Course event planners are there to help bring that vision to life. Whether it’s deciding on the perfect venue or choosing the right china pattern, Main Course staff will be by your side to ensure that every detail is addressed. Expect highly personalized service from their professional staff whose only goal is to make the planning process as easy for you as walking down the aisle.

ohana event design

Hudson Valley, 914-279-0721, ohanaeventdesign.com

We believe that planning is all in the details and that a well-planned wedding is key to being able to enjoy your special day. We are a full-service studio, also offering florals & styling. Our planning service is the glue that holds your wedding together. We will wrap our hands around every logistical detail of your big day and help bring to life the wedding of your dreams!

rsvp by b

Hudson Valley, 845-202-3340, rsvpbyb.com

RSVP by B Wedding Coordination serves the beautiful Hudson Valley! We primarily focus on wedding day coordination. We know what it takes to create a smooth, stress-free, beautiful wedding. We are organized, energetic, and detail-oriented. We have your best interest at heart and we take our responsibility of creating an experience that you will remember seriously. We believe in making your day happen your way!

wild blooms bridal

Hudson Valley, 845.264.2955, wildbloomsbridal.com

Wild Blooms Bridal is for the unique, modern bride who is effortless and not bound by tradition. For the bride who loves freedom, style, simplicity, and wants to be her truest self on her special day. Complete wedding planning from a bridal boutique, floral design, day-of coordination, complete event planning, destination weddings, and honeymoons.