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Day-Of Coordinator · Scotch Plains

Smiling Through Chaos - Event and Wedding Planning

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About Smiling Through Chaos - Event and Wedding Planning

Based in Scotch Plains, Smiling Through Chaos - Event and Wedding Planning works with couples planning weddings throughout New York City, New York. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The James Ward Mansion and The Westwood. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.

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How much does day-of coordination cost in New York City?

Day-of coordination in New York City commonly runs $800–$2,000 — and “day-of” usually means the coordinator starts 4–6 weeks out: confirming vendors, building the timeline, and running rehearsal and wedding day so nobody in your family works your wedding.

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Wedding venues near Smiling Through Chaos - Event and Wedding Planning

VenueDistance
The James Ward Mansion2.3 mi
The Westwood3.3 mi
Forest Lodge NJ6.3 mi

Straight-line distance from Smiling Through Chaos - Event and Wedding Planning to each venue listed on Lazo.

New York City weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan40°28°20%4:11 PM4:53 PM
Feb42°30°21%4:52 PM5:30 PM
Mar50°36°24%6:26 PM7:02 PM
Apr62°46°22%6:58 PM7:35 PM
May71°55°24%7:27 PM8:06 PM
Jun80°64°23%7:47 PM8:29 PM
Jul85°70°22%7:45 PM8:25 PM
Aug83°69°21%7:16 PM7:53 PM
Sep76°62°21%6:28 PM7:04 PM
Oct64°51°18%5:38 PM6:15 PM
Nov54°42°19%3:57 PM4:37 PM
Dec44°34°24%3:45 PM4:29 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.

Getting to New York City

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
LGA LaGuardia Airport6 mi10 min
TEB Teterboro Airport7 mi10 min
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport11 mi15 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
Philadelphia83 mi1 hr 40 min
Hartford-New Haven88 mi1 hr 50 min
Providence153 mi3 hr 10 min
Baltimore172 mi3 hr 30 min

Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

Details

Based in
701 Heroes Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, USA
Where
Scotch Plains · 22 miles west of central New York City
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“Looking for a custom full-service event or wedding planner? Smiling Through Chaos specializes in creating unforgettable WOW events. Serving clients in NJ, NY, and more!”smilingthroughchaos.com

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Around Scotch Plains

Nearest venue
The James Ward Mansion, 2.3 mi
Venues within 10 mi
12 wedding venues
Wedding Planners nearby
13 within 10
Guest hotels
7 within 5 mi
Communities served
Cranford, Garwood, Summit, Westfield

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