Wedding Planners in New York City
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $800-$4,500+ · Read the wedding planner cost guide →
19 New York City wedding planners publish a starting price: most start at $875–$3,800 · See New York City prices →
Planning a wedding in New York City
The market covers all five boroughs plus Long Island, Westchester, North Jersey, the Jersey Shore, and the Hudson Valley to the north.
Lazo lists 247 wedding planners and coordinators across 121 towns. A planner who knows the area's venues and drive times earns their fee on a spread-out metro.
May to June and September to October. Late spring and fall are the most sought-after; July and August are hot and humid, and winter weddings are almost always indoors.
Book a wedding planner 12-18 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$800-$4,500+ nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified New York City prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the City or town clerk (Office of the City Clerk in NYC): $35–$40, a 1-day waiting period, valid for 60 days; you need 1 witness. Details →
New York (43), New York City (14), Brooklyn (13), Ocean Township (7), New Hyde Park (6), Edison (5), Hicksville (4), Clifton (4).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| May | 7:26 PM | 8:06 PM | 8:37 PM | ~5:21 PM |
| June | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM | 9:02 PM | ~5:44 PM |
| September | 6:29 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:32 PM | ~4:20 PM |
| October | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:43 PM | ~3:30 PM |
Computed for central New York City with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding planners in New York City
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every New York City wedding planner listed on Lazo (234 listings, 188 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: officiants and proposal planners, a Houston planner with a White Plains listing, an Italy-only destination company, and decor and venue businesses that also sell coordination. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Jacquelyn Aleece founded The Wedding Plan & Co. in Hoboken in 2012 after more than 25 years in events and hospitality that began at her grandfather's wedding venue. Senior planners handle 200-plus weddings a year across NYC, New Jersey and Los Angeles.
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Campbell Events is an Astoria team of inclusive New York wedding planners who say they bring calm and confidence to the process and are organized, detail-obsessed and fun to work with. Full service planning, design and coordination packages are described on the site.
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Stephanie Gatton brings stage management and 15-plus years of live event work, including The Juilliard School and the Guggenheim, to wedding coordination. Services start at $3,500 and begin five weeks before the date; most couples invest $3,500 to $4,500.
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Suzette spent 25-plus years in HR and legal at firms like American Express and PwC, with a Cornell degree, before turning that precision to events. Envisioned Events offers full-service planning and design plus wedding management starting 60 days out, across NYC, NJ, Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
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Sonal J. Shah Event Consultants has planned elegant Indian weddings and events for over 20 years from New York City, and the site notes the firm was named best planner by Brides. Built for couples navigating intricate cultural traditions.
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Ultimate USA Weddings plans New York City elopements and small destination weddings at spots like Central Park's Bow Bridge and Ladies' Pavilion, Top of the Rock, 620 Loft & Garden and the Brooklyn Bridge. Same-sex weddings, vow renewals and proposals are all on the menu, with a how-to guide for getting married in NYC.
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Debra Thompson started as an event planner at a Westchester country club and launched her own firm 14 years ago, with 25 years in the industry overall. Weddings by Debra, in Tuckahoe, holds the Professional Wedding Planner designation and offers planning and consulting tiers.
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Founded in 1995 and accredited by the Association of Bridal Consultants, The Event Of A Lifetime is Melisa Imberman's full-service planning company in Millwood. Weddings, mitzvahs and other celebrations across the greater metro area, with personal attention to each client.
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Neha founded Wedding Wishes Planning Co. to plan South Asian, multicultural, fusion and Indo-Caribbean weddings across New York and New Jersey, from multi-day celebrations to intimate events. Based in North Massapequa.
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Nimma Ovwori Weddings in Somerset plans Nigerian, Ghanaian and multicultural weddings across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware with over 15 years of experience and a project-management approach. Packages for every planning stage are listed.
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Lo discovered planning during her own wedding and now offers full planning, partial planning and day-of coordination in New Jersey and New York City. Detailed Events by Lo's Classy Bride Package covers couples whose venue, menu and dress are already set.
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Caitlin Eastman studied journalism and worked at a catering company serving weddings before founding Eastman Events, a Holmdel planning and design studio. The style is stylish events with classic, timeless charm, with quality, simplicity and originality as the stated values.
- Full planning, partial or month-of? Ask what each tier includes in hours, meetings and vendor management.
- Which NYC venues have you run a wedding at this year, and do you know their load-in windows, union rules and insurance requirements?
- Who is on site on the day, you or an associate, and what is the backup plan if it rains on a rooftop or park ceremony?
Lazo lists 247 wedding planners serving New York City, New York, from New York, Brooklyn to Ocean Township. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding planner we list in New York City — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
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The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc.
“The Event Of A Lifetime, Inc. is a full service event planning company that can assist you with all aspects of the planning process to…”
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Bella Events and DecorNEW TO LAZO
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Captivating Forever EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Ciao Bella EventsNEW TO LAZO
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City & Terrace EventsNEW TO LAZO
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City Island Events, Waterfront WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Clarks Landing Yacht ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Create And Care Event PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Cristina Verger Event PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Dacres Decor DesignsNEW TO LAZO
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Daphnee Lauren EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Debbie Hart CelebrationsNEW TO LAZO
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Debra Thompson, Planning & Consulting LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Dee Kay EventsNEW TO LAZO
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DM Events & DesignNEW TO LAZO
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DNK EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Dreams Destination WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Dynasty WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Eastman Events, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Eclipse EventsNEW TO LAZO
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El Cisne DecorationsNEW TO LAZO
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Elegant Occasions by JoAnn GregoliNEW TO LAZO
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Elegantize Productions - Wedding Design & DecorNEW TO LAZO
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Elite Events and FlowersNEW TO LAZO
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Elite Events and FlowersNEW TO LAZO
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Emlan EventsNEW TO LAZO
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EMRG Media - New York Event PlannerNEW TO LAZO
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Enchanting EngagementsNEW TO LAZO
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English ManorNEW TO LAZO
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Envisioned Events by Suzette, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Epic Events Wedding & Event GroupNEW TO LAZO
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Event EssentialsNEW TO LAZO
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Event KingsNEW TO LAZO
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Event Planner NYNEW TO LAZO
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Event ProsNEW TO LAZO
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Eventful DaysNEW TO LAZO
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Eventfully YoursNEW TO LAZO
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Eventgram USANEW TO LAZO
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Events Beautiful Decor LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Events by CCNEW TO LAZO
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Events by SheavonneNEW TO LAZO
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Events To LifeNEW TO LAZO
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EventsCherished WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Exclusive EventsNEW TO LAZO
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EYE to EYE EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Falco's CateringNEW TO LAZO
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Figgys EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Gemstone Events & Decoration LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Genesis WeddingNEW TO LAZO
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Gentle EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Glamorous Event Planners & ProductionsNEW TO LAZO
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Glass Slipper Weddings & Events, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Glitter Events | Party PlannerNEW TO LAZO
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Grace Kelly EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Greater Good EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Harmony Event PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Her KreationsNEW TO LAZO
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High Voltage Entertainment Inc.NEW TO LAZO
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House of DipaliNEW TO LAZO
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House of Sky Event PlannersNEW TO LAZO
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HRS Event DesignNEW TO LAZO
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Hurry Up and Have FunNEW TO LAZO
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I Do PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Inspire Me ImageryNEW TO LAZO
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Invision EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Jennifer Tolento Events, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Jessica Jordan EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Jessy J. EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Jordan Michelle EventsNEW TO LAZO
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José Rolón EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Jove MeyerNEW TO LAZO
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JP Events And DesignNEW TO LAZO
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Karma EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Karyn Michael EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Kate Edmonds EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Knot Just Weddings Events LLCNEW TO LAZO
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LauraNEW TO LAZO
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Lavish OccasionsNEW TO LAZO
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LCR EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Le El New YorkNEW TO LAZO
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LEGACY EVENTSNEW TO LAZO
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Let's Groove EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Lifestyle Event DesignsNEW TO LAZO
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Lindsay Landman EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Lizy Chic Events Planning and DesigningNEW TO LAZO
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LLG EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Luna and Charlie EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Maria Lo EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Marina Luri EventsNEW TO LAZO
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MarryMe (Marriage Proposal Set Up Services)NEW TO LAZO
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Melissa Balloon CityNEW TO LAZO
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MIA Party Creation & DecorNEW TO LAZO
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Mira EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Mixn It Up EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Mj Event Designs LLCNEW TO LAZO
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MJ Wedding Planner NYCNEW TO LAZO
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MJS Weddings and EventsNEW TO LAZO
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MMEinkNEW TO LAZO
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Modern Rebel & Co.NEW TO LAZO
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Montclair Wedding SanctuaryNEW TO LAZO
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MR. HOSPITALITYNEW TO LAZO
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MUZNAB Weddings - EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Mystical Entertainment Group LLCNEW TO LAZO
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New Indo EventsNEW TO LAZO
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New York Dream WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Nimma Ovwori WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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NJ Vows NowNEW TO LAZO
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NJ Wedding ProsNEW TO LAZO
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NRG Event PlannersNEW TO LAZO
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NY Event Planner & Design IncNEW TO LAZO
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O'Neil EventsNEW TO LAZO
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On Reserve Events Inc.NEW TO LAZO
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One Of A Kind EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Our Wedding Officiant NYCNEW TO LAZO
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Pearls Event & Co. LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Peerless Elegance Event PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Peony EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Pepe Events, Designer Catering by JeanieNEW TO LAZO
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Rock Paper Scissors EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Rosy Decor & Events, LLC.NEW TO LAZO
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Rothweiler Event DesignNEW TO LAZO
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Royal Bliss Event Planning ServicesNEW TO LAZO
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Ruban EventsNEW TO LAZO
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SHA LEW Events Event Stylist/PlannerNEW TO LAZO
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Sharpe Event PlanningNEW TO LAZO
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Shindy StudioNEW TO LAZO
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Signature XperiencesNEW TO LAZO
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Simply Ellie LLC Weddings & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Simply Invitations & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Small ShindigsNEW TO LAZO
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SociaLife WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Sonal J. Shah Event ConsultantsNEW TO LAZO
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Wedding Planners in New York City: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in New York City?
Peak season in New York City runs May to June and September to October. Late spring and fall are the most sought-after; July and August are hot and humid, and winter weddings are almost always indoors.
How far ahead should we book a wedding planner in New York City?
Plan on 12-18 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding planner can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding planner cost in New York City?
Most couples spend $800-$4,500+. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for New York City, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding planner for their packages.
What time is sunset for a September wedding in New York City?
Around 7:05 PM on September 15, with golden hour from about 6:29 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 4:20 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in New York?
Apply with the City or town clerk (Office of the City Clerk in NYC). The fee is $35-$40 and there is a 1-day waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days, and you need 1 witness.
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