Blog

You said yes. Now what? Read the blog to discover everything you need to know before the planning really begins.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Picture This… It’s a crisp October afternoon in New York City. The leaves have turned shades of amber and gold. Your guests are arriving. Your florist has created exactly what you envisioned. Your photographer is capturing every meaningful moment. Your favorite people are all in one place, and for the first time in months, you’re […]

NYC Fall Wedding Planning: The Vendor Checklist Every 2027 Couple Needs This Summer

SoundView Greenport | Greenport, New York | March 21, 2026 An intimate LGBTQ+ wedding on the North Fork of Long Island, planned with love by Happy Planning Events Where It All Began Some love stories begin quietly, in the middle of everything. Amber and Rachael found each other at the Brooklyn Museum, right before the […]

A SoundView Greenport Wedding: Amber & Rachael’s Intimate Spring Celebration

If you’ve ever sat down with your wedding budget and thought, “Wait… how much is this going to cost in NYC?!” — you’re not alone. The truth is, weddings in New York City operate on a completely different scale than in most other places. Between premium venues, vendor minimums, and the sheer logistics of hosting […]

5 NYC Wedding Splurges That Are Actually Worth It!