Planners & Event Designers

Meena Lee-DePasquale and her team have more than 25 years of event-planning experience and handle almost everything in-house, from coordination to floral design to lighting. While they will happily arrange your local celebrations, 5th Avenue specializes in European destination weddings, helping couples plan and pull off the perfect ceremonies in France or Italy. Full-service and individual design packages available. Prices upon request.

41 Union Square W., at 17th St., Ste. 1427 ; 646-543-2110; 5thavenueweddings.com

With more than 20 years of experience, Joan Glenn specializes in high-end weddings. Her seasoned crew handles every element, including venue selection, stationery, décor, and entertainment. Partial planning and month-of coordination are available. Prices upon request.

908-928-9093; 6degreesofcelebration.com

Founder Jennifer Taylor has a background in planning events for Google and Cartier, and spent a year throwing parties at Soho House. Her aim is helping brides find ways to insert their personalities into their celebrations, and will help pitch in from negotiating hotel blocks to collecting all the guests’ gift envelopes at the end of the night.

212-203-7734; atayloredaffair.com

Owner and lead designer Marie Danielle Vil-Young incorporates opulent details into her events — think rich fabrics like velvet and silk, and lots of greenery. Full- and partial-service planning and day-of coordination available. Prices upon request.

800-757-0549; avsevent.com

Specializing in raw-space design, Xochitl Gonzalez and Mayra Castillo are brimming with ideas for personalized weddings—from intimate affairs at Ramscale Studio to bona fide blowouts on Ellis Island. Prices start at $20,000; day-of planning is offered through their spinoff company, Just About Married.

155 Water St., at Pearl St., Dumbo; 212-334-0005; aabcreates.com

This boutique firm founded by two former magazine vets is built on innovative ideas, with a thoughtful commitment to clients. Specializing in New York City, Hamptons, and destination events, it offers full-service and partial-planning options. Prices upon request.

251 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., 12th fl. ; 212-796-1935; alimayevents.com

Amy Katz works closely with couples to translate their vision into a sophisticated event, whether the wedding has 50 guests or 600. Katz focuses on fulfilling her clients’ wishes, such as a recent wedding for which she engineered the desired outdoor ceremony just before a downpour. Day-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service planning are available. Prices upon request.

1365 York Ave., nr. 72nd St., Ste. 19E; 212-535-8859; amykatzevents.com

Andrea Freeman has planned nuptials for celebrities like Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, and she limits her workload to ten clients a year so couples receive her full attention and care. She has organized weddings all around the world but specializes in New York venues. Prices upon request.

12 E. 49th St., nr. Madison Ave., 11th fl.; 646-675-1664; andreafreemanevents.com

Detail-obsessed Tzo Ai Ang makes herself available practically around the clock. She likes working with cross-cultural couples and often draws from her experiences living on three continents. Initial consultations are complimentary. Month-of coordination and full packages are available. Prices upon request.

646-468-5492; angweddingsandevents.com

Formerly known as Bespoke Moments, this creative planning agency is helmed by Amanda Savory, who, after a decade of planning elsewhere, moved to New York in 2013 and made her mark by helping coordinate Zosia Mamet’s moody celebration. She’s particularly adept at rustic or outdoorsy events and knows how to make a barn look chic and elegant. Prices upon request.

929-274-0037; bespokemoments.nyc

This “one wedding at a time” firm pays meticulous attention to detail, whether it’s planning an understated affair in Connecticut or a waterfront bash in the Hamptons. Full and partial planning available. Prices upon request.

12 E. 49th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 917-748-6281; ashleydouglassevents.com

This 25-year-old events company creates complete interiors for all kinds of parties. The team will make sure that every element works together, from floral arrangements and linens to props and lighting. Prices upon request. By appointment only.

440 W. 24th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 1D; 212-989-6113; bardinpalomo.com

As the former director of special events at the New Museum, Angie Nevarez has produced hundreds of parties and has the inside scoop on nearly every venue and vendor in the tristate area. She’s great with details, such as creating menus that feature a couple’s favorite childhood dishes. Day-of services and destination planning also available. From $5,000.

2578 Broadway, nr. 97th St.; 917-797-0930; batonnyc.com

“You’re crazy if you don’t choose Björn as your wedding planner,” reports one very satisfied couple. This is the type of praise principal planner Björn VW tends to generate for his tireless work ethic and impeccable style. Born in South Africa, he has spent the last decade in the U.S. planning weddings, for which his motto is “Simple elegance.”

226 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; 646-864-0377; www.bjornandcompany.com

Planners Lori Solomon and Christine Foulke operate out of two cities — New York and Indianapolis — and pride themselves on operating with “Midwest charm.” The upbeat duo loves working with couples on those small personalized details, such as a flavored coffee station for a pair from Seattle, or coordinating with the venue to create an indoor fire pit for marshmallow-roasting.

317-218-3434; boldlychic.com

Chelsea LaFollette and Sarah Glick design each event with the couple’s love story in mind. Although most of their weddings are in New York, they also specialize in destination weddings everywhere from the Caribbean to Europe and beyond. Prices upon request.

120 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 4B2; 347-201-2496; brillianteventplanning.com

Every good planner pays attention to detail, but Jackie Travers brings a particular kind of focus: Her past life as a lawyer means she can negotiate prices, review vendor contracts, and organize communications like a pro. Month-of coordination starts at $5,000, full planning at $15,000. $

646-941-0349; busybride.com

As the former event director at Housing Works, Amanda O’Callaghan has planned more weddings than she can count. With a second location in Utica, N.Y., she focuses on upstate gatherings — the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Adirondacks. Full planning, plus month-of and day-of coordination are offered. Prices upon request.

917-560-1316; byamandaevents.com

Event designers Mary Krueger and Andrés Saavedra specialize in dramatic events, and they do it all — ­from décor to sound. For one wedding, the duo transformed a knoll on an English estate, with walls set up as a maze of patterned flooring and boxwood hedges leading to an 18-foot treillage surrounding the band in the center. Prices upon request. By appointment only.

212-414-8400; carmonadesign.com

Even while planning live weddings on the Today show and The View and writing columns about wedding trends, planner Amy Shey Jacobs manages to keep track of every particular. She can also help create super-personal details, such as having oyster shuckers on hand during cocktail hour or planning a flash-mob gospel recessional.

401 Park Ave. S., nr. 28th St., tenth fl. ; 646-415-8675; chandeliereventsny.com

Owner Danielle Elder specializes in events that are elegant and timeless, and she frequently plans weddings in the Hamptons. Recent weddings include a throwback bash with a Roaring ’20s band and vintage Champagne coupes. Initial consultations are complimentary; month-of coordination starts at $4,500, full packages from $15,000.

917-363-2208; classiceventsnyc.com

Those who want to go big hire this wedding guru, who has written ten books on wedding design and entertaining. Cowie has also thrown lavish blowouts for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey. Expect detail-oriented elegance and some over-the-top flourishes. Prices upon request.

256 W. 36th St., nr. Eighth Ave., fourth fl.; 212-396-9007; colincowie.com

This full-service planner works with clients on everything from invitation design to hotel booking. Although the majority of her weddings are in New York, Verger also handles destination weddings, particularly in Italy, where she has a far-reaching network of vendors. Prices upon request.

745 Fifth Ave., nr. W 58th St., Ste. 500; 212-715-0590; www.cristinaverger.com

Lead producer Toby Ellen Sarna is as adept at organizing large weddings as she is at producing intimate ­affairs — both with a flair for understated chic. She limits herself to only one wedding a month, emphasizing details that help tell the couple’s personal story, and she’s on call all day, every day, for the full week before the event. Most of her work is in the tristate area, but she does destination affairs, too. From $18,000, day-of consulting from $4,500.

917-941-3700; cseventsnyc.com

Helmed by Annie Lee, this boutique firm plans understated, elegant events. Her “Learn to Speak Wedding” flashcards are just one example of the fun, fresh approach Lee’s team takes. She offers day-of and full-­service planning, plus hourly consulting. Month-of ­coordination starts at $6,000, full service at $30,000.

646-595-9009; daughterofdesign.com

Beahm’s designs have captured the imagination of American and European high society for two decades. Best known for planning the nuptials of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, he specializes in destination and New York City weddings. Prices upon request.

529 W. 20th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 11W ; 212-279-1344; davidbeahm.com

This studio approaches event design as if it were a gallery installation, covering an entire wall with candles or creating chandeliers out of paint chips. Stark personally handles all aesthetic elements, including furniture, lighting, and printed materials. Prices upon request.

219 36th St., nr. Second Ave., Ste. 3A, Industry City ; 718-534-6777; davidstarkdesign.com

Founded in 2017, Allison Davis’s events firm aims to bring joy and energy to the planning process. She can help with everything from the vision itself to vendor-contract negotiation, allowing couples to check in every day — or as little as they want — as she pulls off their dream wedding.

917-336-7686; davisrow.com

This event team prides itself on the ability to coordinate all aspects of design in one appointment, from flowers to linens to lighting. The firm also keeps a 30,000-square-foot warehouse of props such as chandeliers and furniture, maintains an in-house graphics team for logos and other visuals, and has a second location in Westchester County.

146 E. 37th St., nr. Lexington Ave. ; 212-629-6993; dianagouldltd.com

DM Events, which offers event-planning and design services, was started in 2007 by Dawn Goldsmith, who has stayed true to her fun, very un-stilted approach. With a studio in Brooklyn and one in Sagaponack, the company produces fêtes across the metropolitan area, the Hudson Valley, the Hamptons, and destinations worldwide. Prices upon request. $

646-530-3440; dmeventsny.com

A previous life as a singer and dancer taught Ashley Espinal all about production design and showing people a good time. She’s been planning weddings in New York for over four years now, and her taste level ensures that themes are delivered with elegance. A month of coordination starts at $3,800. Full-service-planning prices upon request.

917-426-4063; dulcedreamsevents.com

This company specializes in planning for weddings in New York and far-flung destinations such as Italy and the Caribbean. Owner JoAnn Gregoli brings a couture sensibility that extends far beyond flowers. Expect spaces to be transformed by strategic draping and dramatic lighting. Each event is designed to capture the couple’s personality. Prices upon request.

212-704-0048; elegantoccasionsbyjoanngregoli.com

A team of Ivy League–trained architects and designers constitutes this full-service planning crew, whose creative director, Sojourner Auguste, is known for providing a plethora of renderings and design sketches. The in-house graphics team can also custom-design invitations. Full-planning and design packages start at $35,000.

12 W. 29th St.; 212-206-1503; erganicdesign.com

McNeeley has planned weddings for celebrities like Jim Parsons and Steve Martin. She draws on over 20 years of experience to navigate the planning process in a way that merges cohesive design with customized details. For one recent morning wedding, guests were greeted pre-ceremony with espressos and mini baked goods, and the bride walked down the aisle with a red balloon in lieu of a bouquet. Full-service planning and month-of service are available. Prices upon request.

melissamcneeley.com

A boutique wedding-planning-and-styling company, Ever Swoon offers custom packages fashioned to tell your love story. Owner Tamra Sanford believes the recipe for a perfect wedding is to keep the guests excited, engaged, and dancing till dawn. Full-service planning prices upon request.

www.everswoon.com

Carter favors a classic aesthetic — think pastels and a big white gown — and works with couples throughout the planning process. Prices upon request.

347-260-5654; falloncarterweddings.com

Firefly’s talented planners and designers combine bohemian style with a simple, modern sensibility. They specialize in full-service planning and design and will travel almost anywhere to work with clients. Prices upon request.

917-921-6052; firefly-events.com

Owner Peter Grontas and creative director Marc Eliot have been the collaborative team behind Floralia for more than two decades, and together they’ve built a reputation on designing high-end events. For one recent wedding at the Plaza Hotel, Floralia transformed the reception into a “pink and frothy” wonderland with blooming cherry blossoms, orchids, and rose-colored lighting for 250 guests. Prices upon request.

150 W. 55th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-759-6910; floraliadecorators.com

Alexander and his team excel at transforming spaces, from raising Marrakech tents in the Hamptons to arranging explosions of azalea branches in a ballroom. Services include customizing furniture, flowers, and even the textures of the fabrics. Prices upon request. By appointment only.

741 E. 9th St., nr. Ave. D ; 212-677-5176; frankalexandernyc.com

Popular event designer Jung Lee heads up this stylish planning-and-design boutique firm; her partner, Josh Brooks, provides the business acumen. Together, they deliver a wedding day packed with clever details that’s gorgeous to behold. Lee’s new home store (25th W. 29th St., at Broadway) is a great place to find pieces for the wedding, the registry, and more. Prices upon request.

15 E. 32nd St., nr. Madison Ave., fifth fl.; 212-725-7268; feteny.com

With nearly 40 years of experience, Harriette Rose Katz has built her reputation as an event designer and food-and-wine expert. Her full-time staff of ten will plan and execute all stages of your event. Prices from $25,000.

212-535-0005; gourmetadvisory.com

John “JK” Kowalenko has over 40 years of experience providing production, planning, and design for any size event. His team can assist from conception to rentals, from site selection to local permits, and from talent booking to lighting and sound.

264 Butter Ln., near Tradesmans Path, Bridgehampton, N.Y.; 631-267-6400; hamptonevent.com

Planner Leslie Price knows how to make weddings reflect couples’ personalities by mixing grand statements with meaningful details. The company limits the number of projects it takes on so it’s there from the first meeting to the last dance. By appointment only. Prices upon request.

212-472-7751; inanyeventny.com

Abel’s boutique company is a one-stop shop for handcrafted invitations, flowers, music, menus, and beyond. He works closely with couples to throw the best party for their budget, whether it’s an outdoor event with a sunken dance floor or a grand affair at the Essex House. By appointment only. Prices upon request.

917-399-4552; jamesabelevents.com

A graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, Jennifer Zabinski creates high-end weddings with creative touches, such as bringing in a watercolorist to paint scenes from a reception. Vendors are selected for the needs of each event, from intimate gatherings to celebrations for 500 people. Prices upon request.

212-362-4755; jzevents.com

This firm can nail boho chic, opulent elegance, or anything in between, and every event is customized to the last detail. Prices upon request.

601 W. 26th St., nr. 11th Ave., Ste. M251 ; 212-229-2165; jesgordon.com

After 14 years of planning events for some of the top luxury hotels in the country, Jordan has plenty of ­experience with type-A clients, boasts a strong roster of local vendors, and also happens to be an ordained minister. Full and partial services are available. Prices upon request.

917-388-3375; jessicajordanevents.com

This boutique firm specializes in chic Hamptons weddings and plans your event’s every element — from the music and food to the tents, lighting, and décor. Gordon’s team prides itself on knowing the area’s best vineyards, beaches, and farms. Prices upon request.

631-324-2422; jillgordoncelebrate.com

Before starting his own company, Rolón planned lavish weddings at the Foundry. Today he helps couples pull off their dream events, minimizing stress by keeping easy-to-forget items on hand, such as shaving kits for grooms. Prices upon request.

25 Joralemon St., nr. the BQE, Ste. 1 Brooklyn Heights; 917-514-4016; joserolonevents.com

Planning by Bussen transcends mere logistics to include top-notch design and décor. She is the author of the Simple Stunning series and creates a limited number of one-of-a-kind events each year. Prices upon request.

646-319-7822; karenbussen.com

After years planning the legendary Saturday Night Live after-parties, Edmonds knows how to throw a fête. She’s coordinated hundreds of weddings, from elegant affairs to funkier themes. Prices upon request.

212-366-4447; kateedmondsevents.com

With more than 20 years of experience, Jennifer Kraft specializes in small- and large-scale, high-end weddings. Her hands-on expertise pleases even the pickiest of clients. Full-service planning, plus technical and design production, are available. Prices upon request.

908-221-0448, 914-265-2036; kraftevents.com

This firm enjoys balancing creativity with real-world logistics. Its portfolio of services ranges from full planning to consultation and includes floral design and prop styling. It has a particular knack, too, for dealing with type-A parents.

347-689-4704; lauraremmertevents.com

Whether she’s planning a wedding in New York or India, Landman’s full-service approach is that of an interior designer: All elements have to work together, from palette and flowers to throw pillows and ceilings. Design services from $15,000; design and planning from $25,000.

150 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 604; 212-206-0026; lindsaylandmanevents.com

Seri Kertzner and Abby Copleston specialize in planning and styling all pre- and post-wedding events: the engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and day-after brunch. They take care of every last detail. Prices upon request.

212-433-0672; littlemisspartyplanner.com

This three-person planning-and-design team knows how to pull off the seemingly impossible. Its online planning portal lets couples track budgets and manage payments while still maintaining their list of vendors and information.

195 Montague St., at Cadman Plz. W., Brooklyn Heights ; 516-884-7473; llgevents.com

Lauren Fremont launched this boutique operation after years of planning events for top chefs such as Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud. She can handle a blowout for 500 on a remote Hudson Valley farm, or a small city-park ceremony with a rock-concert reception; she also specializes in French destination weddings. Planner Rachel Urban takes on NYC weddings. Full-service planning starts at $30,000.

856-558-9605; lolievents.com

When working with Walker, couples are expertly guided through the maze of wedding-related decision-­making. She has orchestrated flawless affairs at the Frick Collection and other destinations around the world and is often sought out for her lavish tented events. Prices upon request.

20 Park Ave., Bronxville, N.Y.; 914-346-4382; louliewalkerevents.com

Throughout the planning process, Hamilton and her team remain impressively attentive, staying in close contact from the day they’re booked to the moment the newlyweds depart for their honeymoon. Full and partial packages available, as well as floral- and event-design services. Prices upon request.

212-274-0074; lhevents.com

Blum planned Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s nuptials 30 years ago, and LeBron James and Savannah Brinson’s wedding in 2013. Her credentials speak for themselves: She’s a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has published multiple books on wedding planning. Prices upon request.

212-929-9814; marcyblum.com

This in-demand designer creates contemporary upscale events that showcase the bride and groom’s individuality. His clients include Robert De Niro, Madonna, and Michael Bloomberg. Prices upon request.

135 Madison Ave., nr. 31st St., fifth fl. ; 212-804-8045; 360designevents.com

Robbins helps couples with everything from high-concept macro design to the nitty-gritty details, and he works on destination weddings in the U.S. and abroad. Prices upon request.

212-253-2737; matthewrobbinsdesign.com

This Brooklyn-based designer specializes in modern, quirky décor, as well as flowers and styling based on each couple’s personal taste. A full package includes favors, centerpieces, and more. Prices upon request.

646-553-1594; michelleedgemont.com

Back when she worked in the fashion industry, Michelle Fernie-Oley would plan weddings gratis into the wee hours while building her reputation. She launched her own business five years ago and has since become a certified fitness trainer — so she’s a true one-stop shop for brides. Full-service planning starts at $20,000.

917-565-6884; michelle-elaine.com

Rago is known for her destination weddings in locations such as Paris, the Bahamas, and Mexico. She and her staff provide planning and design services and more. By appointment only; prices upon request.

212-877-7747; michelleragodestinations.com

The well-respected Weiss has been entrusted with organizing the nuptials of a few A-listers, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. Couples can count on her to help them create original details and décor elements for their ceremony and reception. Prices upon request.

323-375-7763; mindyweiss.com

Launched in 2014, Modern Kicks focuses on rustic weddings in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, though the team is certainly happy to plan celebrations in the city as well. How dedicated are these folks? A recent bride adored an unavailable vintage headpiece, so planner Bethany researched the history of the item and sifted through antiques listings until she scored a gilded piece from 19th-century Germany. Packages include full-service planning and partial planning six weeks out.

38 W. Chester St., Kingston, N.Y. ; modern-kicks.com

Before launching her event-consulting firm, Middleton held planning positions at Christie’s and the American Museum of Natural History. Her fêtes have been as small as a ten-person outdoor ceremony followed by an eight-course tasting dinner, and as large as a 400-guest tented wedding near the Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Prices upon request.

12 E. 97th St., nr. Madison Ave., Ste. 5J; 646-483-6721; mollymiddletonevents.com

With a fine-arts degree in painting and textile design and more than eight years of experience in the home-furnishings industry, Marc Wilson creates elegant and stylish environments with a modern bent. Event design, full-service wedding planning, and day-of coordination are available. Prices upon request.

212-666-2537; mwdlifestyles.com

Whether it’s a small, intimate affair or a big family wedding, Pink Bowtie Events takes what is important to each couple and marries it all together seamlessly. Prices upon request.

646-283-0422; pinkbowtienyc.com

Known as the “weddings closer,” Polka Dot Events takes over last-minute coordination so couples can have peace of mind when celebrating their final pre-wedding month. Though its specialty is month-of coordination ($3,200), full planning is available from $10,000, and design services start at $4,500.

154 Grand St.; 646-300-3320; pdotevents.com

Bailey supplies the planners and floral designers for couples looking to dazzle their guests. His dramatic events are always memorable and often decadent (picture enchanted gardens and 20-foot-tall floral peacock sculptures). Prices upon request.

39 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 12th fl. ; 212-691-6777; prestonbailey.com

Bryan Rafanelli, the man behind Chelsea Clinton’s much-scrutinized 2010 nuptials, is known for his exquisite style and ability to transform a bride’s vision into reality — no matter how fanciful it may be. His full-service event company offers budget planning, day-of coordination, and more. Prices upon request.

5 W. 19th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Second Fl. ; 212-858-9715; rafanellievents.com

Using personally meaningful décor, Ara Farnam and her team create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that’s both approachable and chic. They strategize around the features of the venue and handle all design-related aspects of your event. They specialize in weddings for NYC couples marrying in Southern California. Partial design services start at $5,500.

212-675-2202; rpscissors.com

Rabideau planned Bethenny Frankel’s lavish nuptials at the Four Seasons and has earned a reputation for creating immaculate events, whether they’re intimate dinners or large-scale blowouts. Prices upon request.

461 W. 49th St., nr. Tenth Ave. ; 212-695-7881; shawnrabideau.com

A seasoned event planner, Ellen Kostman has done all kinds of weddings, from well-appointed garden parties to gatherings at the New York Public Library and high-drama black-tie galas at the St. Regis. She has been featured in The Knot and Brides and also offers day-of services. Prices upon request.

74 Fifth Ave., nr. 13th St., Ste. 10B ; 917-226-2609; sidekickevents.com

Praised by couples for her unwaveringly calm manner, planner Lindsay Jani also has a talent for lasering in on her clients’ personalities for the details of both local and destination weddings. She provides full-service planning, plus design production.

New York City and New Jersey (By Appointment); 201-855-6089; simplysunshineevents.com

The woman who literally wrote the book The Complete Guide to Planning the Perfect South Asian Weddings has been responsible for over 1,000 celebrations in her career. As an authority in this space, she can easily find an elephant or horse for the baraat and Bollywood dancers for the reception, always aiming to create an enchanting experience for guests. Her services include three levels of planning packages.

31 E. 32nd St., nr. Madison Ave., Ste 601; 917-742-7449; sjsevents.com

Partners Jennifer Stone and Marco Olmi and their team of artists, carpenters, and designers can craft a vision for any event, from an intimate dinner to a ballroom affair. Their specialty is setting a tone with flowers, preferring to forgo filler for vibrant, seasonal arrangements packed with texture. Prices upon request.

736 11th Ave., at 52nd St. ; 212-245-6611; stonekelly.com

Susan Holland’s warm, personal, and always original work reflects a balance of innovation and experience. Her background in the arts, enriched by continuing collaborations with current working artists, defines her unique and venerable product. Prices upon request.

80 Dekalb Ave., nr. Hudson Ave., Ste. 26E, Ft. Greene ; 212-807-8892; susanholland.com

Inspired by the success of her own reality-show nuptials on the Food Network, Maya Kalman founded this luxury planning-and-design firm, which transforms empty spaces into dramatic wedding experiences. Full-service planning starts at $20,000.

231 W. 29th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-643-3211; swankproductions.com

Founder Marc Eliot has been planning events for over 30 years, and prides himself on offering the latest in industry technology; he and his team can make you a digital mood board or employ digital-mapping software to re-create your venue in 3-D to assist with seating charts and flow.

110 E. 42nd St., nr. Park Ave., third fl. ; 212-805-8122; swoopny.com

The Southeast’s leading event designer also has a New York office. Guérard and her team work with couples to develop custom concepts for their weddings, and her company boasts an in-house floral-design team and a custom-invitation company, the Lettered Olive. Prices upon request.

307 Seventh Ave., at 28th St., Ste. 2308; 646-329-6258; taraguerardsoiree.com

Tara Manchanda has lived (and planned luxury events) in cities around the world, and is particularly good at navigating multicultural weddings, with a specialty in South Asian and Persian celebrations. Her services include honeymoon planning, timeline creation, wedding-ring design, and even celebrity booking.

231 W. 39th St., Ste. 202; 917-495-0095; taramevents.com

Expect this full-service firm to take care of every last detail. Founder Melisa Imberman has extensive vendor relationships and will handle the items you haven’t even thought of yet, from wedding-website design to dance lessons to arranging shuttles between guest hotels.

35 Hidden Hollow Ln., Millwood, NY, 10546; 914-762-5770, 212-251-0163; www.theeventofalifetime.com

Since 1999, Kimberly Pilson’s specialty has been day-of coordination. In her capable hands, the bride and groom can actually relax at their wedding, as she oversees everything from setup to cuing the band for speeches. Day-of wedding packages start at $3,500.

212-427-3616; theweddingsitter.com

Expect a fun-filled, stress-free process with this HGTV personality and design veteran, known for her sophisticated and understated style, on event planning and floral production. Her company also has an in-house illustration and graphic-design service, Paper With Benefits, for custom invites. Partial- and full-planning options are available. Prices upon request.

5 E. 63rd St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 3C ; 212-288-8888; tracytaylorward.com

As the Met’s in-house event designer, this firm specializes in grand-scale creations befitting the museum’s Great Hall. Remco van Vliet and his brother, Cas Trap, are Dutch florists whose experience manifests itself in a vast range of styles and techniques. Prices upon request.

158 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave. ; 212-352-3385; vanvlietandtrap.com

Man-about-town Bronson van Wyck honed his party-hosting skills while coordinating receptions for diplomats at the United States embassy in Paris. He later went into business with his mother and began putting on fêtes for the likes of the Clintons, the Bushes, and Beyoncé. Prices upon request.

224 W. 30th St., nr. Seventh Ave., 13th fl.; 212-675-8601; vanwyck.net

Sherri Williams and Lee Sossen formed this event company in 2004 after their own nuptials. The duo’s passion is customized outdoor weddings, and they handle indoor functions, too. They also offer full-planning packages. Prices upon request.

646-515-0164; williams-sossenevents.com

Zak Kunish does it all when it comes to planning, specializing in floral and event design for weddings but also offering lighting and custom furniture design. His lavish floral arrange­ments include Dutch, South American, and local blooms. Prices upon request.

212-249-4000; zakevents.com