Working with Cathy was amazing! Cathy helped us every step of the way and really helped to relieve…read morea lot of stress throughout the whole process. Cathy was incredibly organized and made sure we thought through every detail and provided input when we needed help making a decision. On the day of our wedding Cathy made sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time. When another vendor made a few mistakes, Cathy made sure we got a full refund from them and that we did not have to worry about it at all on the day of our wedding. The day after our wedding my wife and I joked that the worst part of the wedding being over was that we wouldn't get to work with Cathy anymore. We can't recommend her services enough!

Multiple times during our wedding planning process, we looked at each other and wondered out loud…read morehow any of this would be possible without Cathy. Working with her made any alternative completely unthinkable. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fantastic she is, both personally and professionally. Cathy and her staff were incredibly helpful and informative throughout the entire process, and were always able to respond to our many, many questions quickly and correctly. We met Cathy through The Farm at Pond Lily, but would unreservedly recommend her for any event of any size. Her wealth of knowledge about wedding planning is unparalleled, and she worked seamlessly with every vendor we used. Her reputation preceded her with everyone we contacted, all of whom had nothing but good things to say about her. Although the planning process can be overwhelming, Cathy remained helpful, comforting, and down-to-earth about everything. Her organizational prowess is awe-inspiring. Simply put, she gets shit done. Why are you still reading this? Go hire Cathy now.

Unfortunately, I do not recommend Angela of Christofora Events. My daughter hired her for the day…read moreof coordinator because it was required by the venue. Two weeks before the wedding, Angela recommended that my daughter change her choice of tables telling her why her choice would negatively impact the success of the day. She also discouraged my daughter by telling her the venue hadn't done too many weddings. We found Angela to be inflexible. It was raining the morning of the wedding. The venue was willing to wait until an hour before the ceremony to determine whether it would take place inside or out. Angela tried to pressure my daughter 5 hours before the ceremony to make a decision. Thankfully Angela's unnecessary pressure was ignored, the rain stopped and my daughter was able to have the outdoor wedding she wanted. At the reception, all guests were seated and ready to begin food service. Angela insisted they stick to her schedule and wait even though guests were hungry and the kitchen was ready to serve. My daughter asked the venue manager to begin food service which they did. While the bride was eating her salad, Angela went over to her and scolded her for not going through "the chain of command." Finally, Angela left the reception, leaving her assistant behind, without ever notifying the bride. Angela should have been a source of comfort and encouragement for the bride. Instead, it almost seemed like she was going out of her way to add stress.

Hiring Angela as our Day of Coordinator was one of the best decisions for our wedding. She and her…read moreteam helped our big day to run smoothly which allowed us to enjoy the evening to the fullest. From creating a schedule that fits for our venue to google docs with all important information, Angela made sure everything is covered. A couple weeks before the wedding she handed the coordination with our vendors, many of which she already knew thanks to her years of experience. On our wedding day, Angela, Shaye, and Haley were on top of everything!! From directing vendors to setting up everything exactly how we discussed it, directing guests, checking in with my wife and I regularly, to the smallest of details like hanging ear protection headphones over the highchairs for our little guests. We would not have wished for a better team to have on our side that day! If you are planning your wedding, hire Angela and her team at Elite! They are absolutely amazing!!

We love Katie. You don't just get a wedding planner, you get a friend. We live in California, but…read morewas planning a wedding to have in New York. Where do I start? I found Katie and she was amazing. She was a God sent. She gave us options for everything and walked us through everything. The time difference was a struggle, but she was up late repling to all my messages. I'm the type of bride, where I just wanted to show up and everything was taken care of. Since we were planning from a distance, she made that happen. She went over and beyond with great ideas. On our way to the airport to NY, for our wedding, we found out my husband's suit never arrived in NY. Since we were about to get on a plane, I texted Katie our situation and when we arrived in NY, she had taken care of everything and his suit was being sent overnight. She is absolutely amazing with kids. My son and nephew got a bit wild and put their swords on top of the closet and they were told they would get it back once they were done getting ready and behaved. They called her "the boss" and kept telling my sister in law and I that "the boss" took it. We applauded her. My 2 year old grandson was extra crazy and wanted to run around as we were waiting to go into our reception. She scooped him and kept him in line till we were announced. She feels more like family and a friend. When you are planning the most important event in your life, make sure you have Katie on your team.

Without A Lively Event, our 200+ person wedding would not have been the perfect day that it was!…read moreKatie was easy (and fun) to work with, and had tips/tricks that cannot be found on the big wedding blogs across the internet. I live in MA, so I appreciated that she accepted PayPal as means of payment, and was accommodating to communication mostly via email and phone call. Quick anecdote: At the beginning of our reception, my husband and I realized that we forgot to bring snacks for our after party, Katie took the lead on ordering pizzas later in the evening and stayed later than she was scheduled to, to make sure everything turned out okay. We would book Katie again in a heartbeat. Thank you for your enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to detail!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Jacqueline did it all from finding the venue down to the decor for my 4 year old's fairy themed…read moreparty! It was a gorgeous and fun party and I had absolutely nothing to with most of it which was amazingggg. If you need an event planner because you simply don't know how or don't have the time to plan anything, she's your girl. She will deliver professionally and beautifully!

My brother-in-law's mother passed away. There was only a funeral mass and then a repast. No flowers…read morewere expected as there was no wake. The family wanted something that could be brought to the cemetery and then brought to the repast. Obviously a spray would not work but when explaining what I wanted in terms of color and flowers and that I wanted something in a container that could be easily brought from one place to another, this is what we received (two of them). My brother-in-laws family was so happy. What a beautiful job, for the amount I wanted to spend AND only with one day's notice. Wow! I highly recommend the creativity, efficiency and customer service we received at Centerpiece Florist My in-law's were thrilled and you can see why. Wish I still lived in NY to be able to use them again.

The Centerpiece was a fantastic choice for my wedding florist. Rachel stayed within my budget and…read moreworked with my sometimes vague recommendations to design a beautiful series of floral arrangements and creative centerpieces for my ceremony and reception. Her work on my chuppah was stunning. Besides the obvious raves, she was also constantly in touch and wrote very detailed emails with pictures that gave me a real understanding of the work she was up to behind the scenes. It made me so calm and confident about my choice leading up to the day.

We hired D.J. Sounds Unlimited (Dieter Jenich) for my daughter's 10th birthday party and I cannot…read morerecommend him enough. The party was truly popping because of him. From the moment the music started, Dieter had the kids engaged the entire time -- not just playing music in the background, but actively reading the room, hyping them up, and keeping the energy high. He played the perfect songs (clean, age-appropriate, but still fun and current), and somehow managed to keep a big group of kids dancing and excited the whole party. We also had a Photo Booth, and he coordinated the vibe so well -- everything flowed smoothly, and the kids were having an absolute blast. I had multiple parents comment on how great the DJ was and how fun the party felt. If you want an event to feel fun, seamless, and high-energy (without any awkward lulls), book Dieter. He absolutely made our party.

DJ Sounds Unlimited was an incredible choice for my daughter's Sweet 16! Dieter was amazing--so…read moreeasy to work with, professional, and truly knew how to keep the party going with a great mix of music that had everyone dancing all night. His wife ran the photo booth, and she was just as delightful--friendly, organized, and she made sure all the kids had a blast capturing memories. Together, they were the perfect team. I can't recommend DJ Sounds Unlimited enough! Thank you for helping make the night so special!

Do not hesitate to secure Holly and Jim for your event!…read more Great, quick communication before, during, and after our wedding. Totally put our minds at ease. Handled the suboptimal conditions (mud everywhere, glaring sun, high winds that knocked things down) at the venue with ease and grace. Didn't even know they were there unless they were talking directly to us (stealthy!). Captured so many gorgeous photos and fun candids. They took our preferences into account- we got the types of photos that were important to us (and more!) and they were in the style we hoped for- natural, did not look heavily edited (and if they were you'd never know it!). Video clips and 1 min video montage were WONDERFUL. Many guests have commented how nicely they captured the essence of our day. Having both of them there was perfect - not only were they able to catch both sides of the wedding party getting ready in separate locations, but also the different angles of the same moments. We will enlist their services again for other events. They were fun and friendly and helpful, and we cannot say enough about Out of the Ordinary Photography!

Holly and Jim are wonderful to work with. They were able to capture the day perfectly and were…read morewilling to accommodate any ideas we wanted for pictures. Holly created a beautiful wedding album of my daughter's elopement that will be cherished. I highly recommend!!

I got married on November 1st and worked with Daniellee as my coordinator, and she was truly…read moreincredible from start to finish. She checked in with me numerous times leading up to the wedding and made sure I had all the information I needed so everything could be organized for the day of. She was always responsive, and during our phone calls she took the time to go over every detail with genuine care. At my rehearsal, she helped my entire wedding party feel confident and prepared, and I always felt comfortable leaning on her when I wasn't sure how something should go. On the wedding day, I was completely stress-free getting ready with my bridal party because I knew Daniellee was handling everything behind the scenes. She took care of small issues at the venue without ever involving me, allowing me to fully enjoy my day. At the end of the night, she even stayed to pack everything up so that pickup the next day was effortless. Anything I asked for, she did with a smile, and she made me feel so supported throughout the entire process. If you're considering hiring a day-of coordinator, it is absolutely worth it, and choosing Daniellee is a decision you won't regret. She was truly worth every bit!

I can't recommend DG Events more highly! I hired Daniellee as a day-of coordinator for my July 2024…read morewedding at SPAF in Saugerties, NY. As an event director in my everyday life, I was convinced that I didn't need a day-of coordinator, but I couldn't be more thankful I decided to work with Daniellee. When we connected ~6 weeks before my wedding, Daniellee did a great job stepping in and managing the plan I had already put in place: getting a handle of my timeline, vendors, and vision for the day and identifying the areas where I thought I would need the most help. My wedding was semi-destination (I'm NYC-based) and Daniellee's knowledge of the Kingston/Saugerties area was super helpful. We were lucky to have access to our venue on the Friday before the wedding to do some decorating and host our rehearsal and Daniellee was more than willing to work with our schedule and dive into help us with decorations and running the rehearsal. On the day of the wedding, Daniellee did everything in her power to ensure I was informed about everything that was going on but never had to stress about the details. She did it all-- from picking up bagels for the bridal suite to putting together healthy and delicious snack trays to assembling 15 eucalyptus wreaths-- she even talked me off the ledge during a freak pre-ceremony rainstorm! She also did a fantastic job managing a complicated shuttle schedule, ensuring all my guests arrived on time and had a safe journey home. Last, but certainly not least, Daniellee is an incredibly kind and energetic person to be around. She checked in on my husband and I throughout the reception, made sure a breast-feeding guest was taken care of and, when our polaroid wall was looking a little thin, ran around at the end of the night taking candids and selfies. Multiple friends and family members mentioned how great she was! Daniellee is a pleasure to work with and I encourage you to book her for your wedding if you can!

Meals On Wheels of Rockland recently worked with Pioneer Media to document our annual gala. It's a…read moreVery interactive evening and historically, our descriptions and photographs hardly to do it justice. For the 2022 Gala we decided to hire Pioneer Media and we could not have asked for more. Bryndon and his company went above and beyond our expectations! He got on conference calls, asked questions and took the time to make sure he was prepared for the evening leading up to the event. He paid close attention to detail. His turn around was fast with a quality that was so much more than what we were hoping for. Somehow, this extravagant event that we have often struggled to describe was all captured in a simple highlight video. We were also provided with longer clips throughout the evening that are beautifully edited and organized for us. It's obvious that Pioneer Media really cares about the product they are producing. We are so grateful for the memories (and perfect marketing piece) we now have from this years event and we look forward to working with them again next year.

Pioneer Media, and especially Lynette and Bryndon, are AMAZING! They did both the photography and…read morevideography for our wedding and working with them was a pleasure from start to finish. They were always very responsive and had many pre-wedding phone calls with us to go over everything in detail. They are extremely organized and have a fantastic system for how they plan everything leading up to the wedding day. Lynette was especially wonderful at counseling us on how to effectively get photos with difficult family members and was so helpful when we needed to change our wedding plans due to covid. Day-of, the entire team was incredible. We had 4 shooters total and the way they coordinated with each other to keep the day running on time was very impressive. I, as the bride, was especially relieved to have Lynette take charge and help us stay on schedule. The whole team was lovely, unobtrusive yet ever-present, and very covid-compliant. Our photos and video came out better than we could have ever hoped for - everyone who sees our video is amazed and immediately asks who made it! I can't recommend working with Pioneer Media highly enough.

If you're looking for the BEST DJ ever -- you NEED to book DJ Lou Paris!!…read moreFrom our first meeting to the big day, Lou went above and beyond. He wasn't just our DJ -- he became a true friend and guide through the entire wedding planning process. When you're getting married, you don't realize how much you don't know, but Lou was there every step of the way to help with decisions and ease our stress. His passion for being part of our special day was so genuine. His website and planning questionnaire were super user-friendly, which made organizing everything a breeze. He even referred us to the most amazing officiant, "Ope the Officiant"! Lou also offers incredible extras like a Photo Booth, which was a huge hit at our wedding. And let's talk about his DJ skills -- flawless. The transitions, the energy, the vibe -- absolutely next level. Our guests are still raving about the music and how much fun they had. Lou Paris is the BEST of the BEST. Don't wait -- book him TODAY. You will NOT regret it!!!

If you want your guests to be talking about the music at your wedding for the foreseeable future,…read morethen look no further, DJ Lou is the absolute BEST at what he does! He was a dream to work with from the early planning meetings, where he went out of his way to get to know us and what we wanted for our wedding, to the wedding itself, where he absolutely CRUSHED every single second. He cared about every single detail: the audio quality of the ceremony itself, the timing of the reception, the vibe we wanted at cocktail hour/ dinner/ reception. He was always available to hop on a call and answer any questions we had, he gave us ample time to think through the music that would be most meaningful to us. He played all the songs we asked for, but the best part was he played songs we didn't even think to ask for - that ended up making the night. He worked seamlessly with the other vendors, and many even said "oh good, we love Lou" when we told them who our DJ was. He sent us a recap video a couple of days after the wedding, and reliving the magic of the dance floor was almost as fun as the reception itself. Only warning that comes with hiring DJ Lou: you will be sore the next day. He plays non-stop bangers all night, and you WILL want to be on the dance floor for it all.