There is a common belief among NYC engaged couples that wedding planning should pause during the holiday season. The calendar is full and the family gatherings are happening. The last thing anyone wants is a vendor meeting or a venue tour. We understand that feeling. As NYC wedding planners, we have guided busy professionals through […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Happy Planning Events You just got engaged. Congratulations! Seriously, take a moment to soak that in. Now, approximately five minutes later, someone has probably already asked you: “So, are you going to hire a planner?” And maybe you smiled and nodded while thinking, wait, is that different from a coordinator? Do I need one? […]

Spring weddings are romantic everywhere. But NYC spring weddings? They’re different. Planning a spring wedding in New York City comes with a unique set of considerations that many couples don’t realize until they’re already deep into logistics. From rooftop weather patterns to vendor competition and venue layouts, the city brings both incredible beauty and strategic […]