Specializing in outdoor wedding weekends, tented weddings, and destination events, we design experiences steeped in laidback luxury and refined detail. With precision, creative design, and meticulous planning, we create high-touch, elegant experiences for clients. Your event will be synonymous with the highest levels of hospitality and welcome.
Based in Rochester, New York, planning events near and far.
Upstate New York wedding planners executing events far and wide
Meaningful destinations
immersive experiences
thoughtfully orchestrated celebrations
MODERN STYLE
TIMELESS HOSPITALITY
Events that surprise and delight. Remarkable experiences that become part of your .
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Events that surprise and delight. Remarkable experiences that become part of your
As a creative team with strong systems, impeccable processes, and unrivaled execution, your event will embody hospitality and delight your guests.
While the prominent, splashy highlights of an event turn heads (and we love flash as much as the next person), it’s the details that make people feel. It’s the small moments of being present with loved ones where each sophisticated detail unfolds and everyone feels welcome that an event really comes together.
When you entrust us with your event, you can rest assured that not only will we spend hundreds of hours planning your event. You will notice that extra attention to detail. You will feel the ease that comes with knowing you don’t have to worry about a thing. While you share your vision and ideas, we’ll curate a vibrant event that embodies your style and expresses your story while still feeling fresh and unexpected.
Suffice to say, we are unapologetically particular, with high standards for excellence and a desire to serve our clients beyond the basics.
What we do best is serve busy clients with full-time careers and jet-setting lifestyles who desire a graceful, chic, and memorable event. Over the past seven years, we’ve planned events across multiple states for clients near and far.
We would be honored to partner with you to plan your wedding and welcome your guests to an unforgettable celebration. Expect plenty of easter eggs throughout your design that will enthrall and delight, further personalizing your event to your unique story and tastes. Your wedding will feel like its own enchanting world, beckoning your loved ones to celebrate with you.
“I have never been so relaxed than on my wedding day! Desirée and her team are true professionals.
- Alexandra & Antonino
Not only that, but they also become friends. We felt like she and her team cared about us and making our day incredible. Most importantly, we were able to be present and enjoy every single aspect of our wedding weekend without stressing about details. We knew Desirée and her team were there and would make sure everything was perfect.”
"Desirée and her team were amazing and handled everything, including many things I didn’t even realize needed to be coordinated.
- Avanti & Bryan
"It was also nice how attentive and helpful her staff were during the whole weekend, allowing us to relax, focus on the events, our guests, and just have fun, knowing everything was being taken care of.”
"Desirée thought of everything and made sure we enjoyed the process.
- Caroline & Ben
“We both have busy careers, but because of Desirée, I spent only 20 hours planning the wedding, and the day was everything I dreamed of. We received many compliments on how beautiful our day was. And at the wedding, I knew Desirée and her team would handle everything. This meant I could focus on what truly mattered: spending time with friends and family.”
our offerings
heirloom occasions with intentional details designed to delight
Wedding Weekends
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They say weddings can go by in a flash, but with a wedding weekend, there is opportunity to create even more space for meaningful moments, deep conversations, and spontaneous laughter. When the logistics are managed and the details are managed, something magical happens – you get to truly experience your celebration. From rehearsal dinners to welcome parties, we cohesively design and execute an experience for you and your guests.
Planning a corporate event, fundraiser, or social gathering?
From intimate dinners at Ambassadors’ residences to an inaugural ball for 13,000, we've done it all. We'll focus on the minutiae so you can cultivate relationships and advance the mission. Please inquire for more details.
Destination Weddings
Whether you're planning a celebration on the East Coast or somewhere else entirely, experience impeccable destination wedding planning with our expert team, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed in the world's most stunning locations. From Rochester to Montauk, Montana to St. Barths, experience the world through the lens of your intricately planned celebration.
Tented and Outdoor Weddings
Tented weddings have their unique quirks, and as experienced planners, we know the ins and outs of executing an outdoor wedding. From the rolling hills of a beautiful estate, a meaningful childhood location, or the lawn of a historic home, our versatile experience ensures your wedding will evoke sophistication and grace in every detail.
What should we budget?
Typical wedding event spend ranges between $150K-$350K+. Planning fees are based on an event's complexity and range between $24K-$50K. Please inquire for details about your specific event.
Expert guidance. Meticulous planning. Intentional design. High-quality execution.
Your wedding is a significant milestone. That’s why it’s our role to be a steward of your time and investment, serving as your guide, confidante, etiquette expert, wedding therapist, and advocate throughout your entire experience.
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OUR PROCESS
planning
design
Planning
As we navigate the planning process, it’s vital for us to deeply understand your wants and preferences, vision and style, priorities and expectations. Even when it’s challenging to say exactly what you want, we have a way of reading between the lines and delivering concepts that capture the precise feeling you’re after.
We’ll take all the overwhelming decisions away – we’ll curate and liaise with your vendors, coordinate complexities, and ensure you are present in the joy of planning (not the stress of making choices). With monthly touchpoints, unlimited email support, and thorough logistics, you can rest assured each detail is cared for with intention and respect.
Design
With the particulars of your event curated and your vendor team assembled, we set our sights on designing. We compile all the details that will define your wedding and pack a punch. With a thorough design dossier, we’ll reveal the patterns, colors, mood boards, inspirations, and even fabrics that will characterize your event.
Through texture, we convey personality and don’t shy away from unique ideas. While we always have an eye for what’s timeless, we are also trendsetting and innovative, introducing what hasn’t been done before to your festivities.
Execution
While you sip champagne, get dressed, and relish memories with your loved ones, we execute your impeccably choreographed event with a thorough production book that is the envy of wedding planners everywhere. Whether we’re guiding your wedding or an entire weekend of events, we will coordinate vendors, implement your design, and ensure each beautiful detail comes to life exactly as we discussed, with plenty of awe-inspiring surprises along the way!
Simply revel in the moment and connect with your guests. We will command the details, guide guests where they need to be, and problem-solve in real-time.
The best events create a legacy you and your loved ones will always cherish.
EXTRAORDINARY WEDDINGS. TRENDSETTING STYLE. TIMELESS DETAILS.
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