Our planning fees are based on the overall scope and complexity of your New York destination wedding rather than guest count alone. We consider the level of planning support, duration of the celebration, venue type, number of vendors, logistical requirements, design involvement, and the size of the team needed throughout the planning process and on site.

For full-service planning, our fees are generally 15–20% of the overall wedding budget and reflect approximately 200–300 hours of planning and on-site work. For multi-day celebrations, our involvement can also include 30–40 hours on site, with Alison serving as your lead planner throughout the process.

Partial planning is much more customizable. Event management is always included, and couples select the additional areas where they would like our involvement, such as specific vendors, design, or other planning needs. This à la carte approach allows us to build the scope around what you have already accomplished and where you need professional support.

Guest count alone does not necessarily indicate how much planning a New York wedding requires. Venue restrictions, vendor requirements, transportation, guest logistics, production needs, design, and the number of events can all influence the overall planning scope. A smaller celebration at a private or non-traditional venue may require extensive coordination, while a larger wedding at a full-service venue may have more established infrastructure.

Full-service planning remains our most popular option. We intentionally do not operate as volume planners, allowing us to maintain the bandwidth, attention, and availability comprehensive destination wedding planning requires. Our goal is to provide an experienced, consistent team throughout the planning process and on the wedding day.

Start early and remain flexible. For a three-day wedding weekend in New York, we typically recommend beginning the planning process at least a year in advance, particularly if you have specific venues, dates, or guest experiences in mind. Popular venues and dates can book quickly, especially during peak wedding seasons.

Location is another important consideration. New York offers a wide range of venues and experiences, but hosting events in multiple locations requires careful coordination of transportation, timing, vendor movement, setup schedules, and guest logistics. Keeping events within a convenient area can make the weekend feel more seamless for guests.

Flexibility is key. Rather than approaching a three-day celebration as three separate events, we look at the weekend as one complete guest experience. Welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, cultural celebrations, city experiences, the wedding itself, and farewell gatherings can all be incorporated depending on your priorities.

There is no single formula for a three-day New York wedding weekend. We build the experience around the couple, their guests, and what they want the weekend to feel like, then determine the combination of venues, events, vendors, and logistics that makes the most sense.