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About Event Essentials
Event Essentials brings planner services to weddings across New York City, New York, working from Freehold. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including South Gate Manor and Hominy Hill - Wedding Venue in Colts Neck, NJ. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in New York City?
Day-of coordination in New York City commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in New York City?
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Wedding venues near Event Essentials
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| South Gate Manor | 1.9 mi |
| Hominy Hill - Wedding Venue in Colts Neck, NJ | 2.7 mi |
| Crystal Ballroom | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Event Essentials 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.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 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
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 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
- 11 Lazarus Dr, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
- Where
- Freehold · 37 miles south of central New York City
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals
- In New York City
- One of 247 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (732) 790-0883
- Website
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Around Freehold
- Nearest venue
- South Gate Manor, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 20 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 12 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 4 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Marlboro Township, Howell Township, Colts Neck, Manalapan Township
Distances are straight-line from Event Essentials; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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