In the heart of New York, a lovely couple, Christiana and Daniel, teetered on the edge of forgoing a wedding altogether. Can you believe it? But as if by a twist of fate, they stumbled upon the gorgeous grounds of Chelsea Mansion, and just like that, everything changed. It was not just a venue to them; it was love at first sight. As their wedding planner, I was thrilled to bring their vision of a wedding at Chelsea Mansion into reality. Combining their rich Russian and Jewish heritages into one day—talk about a spectacular fusion of love, culture, and sheer joy!

When you first get engaged, the whirlwind of excitement quickly ushers in the realization of what it takes to plan the actual wedding. If there's one piece of advice I share with every couple, it's this: one of the first things you should consider doing is hiring a wedding planner. Planning a wedding is an enormous task, filled with details, deadlines, and decisions that could easily overwhelm even the most organized couple. This is especially true in a big city like New York, where the options are limitless, and the logistics can be particularly complex. 

Congratulations on your engagement! As a Long Island wedding planner, there’s a growing “trend” of turning wedding days into wedding weekends and I personally couldn’t be more thrilled. A wedding weekend is like a mini-vacation for you and your beloved guests. It's an opportunity to incorporate all the traditional wedding day elements - and then some! There truly is nothing better than a welcome dinner on Friday, having your ceremony on the Saturday, and then inviting guests to join you on Sunday for a Sunday brunch or fun excursion. If you’ve been consider planning a wedding weekend on Long Island, you’re in the right place!

In my 15 years as a wedding and event planner, I've seen some truly beautiful love stories, and Katherine and Jimmy's wedding is right at the top of that list. With a garden-inspired theme, their celebration was nothing short of extraordinary. As Brown University graduates, they both love traveling, pickleball, and the arts. Their wedding, inspired by Katherine's stunning floral dress, was an unforgettable event that beautifully mirrored their passions for music, adventure, and delicious food. I can’t wait to share all the gorgeous garden-inspired inspiration here on the blog today.