Starlit Events
Five-star rated wedding planner serving New York City and the tri-state area with full coordination and vendor management.
Starlit Events is a New York-based wedding planning service operating across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the surrounding boroughs. With a 5-star rating from 8 reviews, the team specializes in coordinating ceremonies and receptions at established venues throughout the NYC metro area. They handle logistics, vendor management, and timeline execution for couples planning weddings in one of the country's most complex event markets.
Save Starlit Events, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one wedding planner is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This wedding planner sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Services
Hiring a wedding planner in New York, NY
Why a local planner is essential
Planning a wedding remotely in New York, NY without someone local is extremely difficult. A planner who works in the area regularly knows the venues, the reliable vendors, local regulations, and how to navigate language barriers and cultural expectations. They handle logistics you can't manage from abroad.
What to budget
Destination wedding planners typically charge $3,000–$15,000+ depending on the scope. Full-service planning (venue sourcing through day-of execution) is at the higher end. Many couples planning destination weddings find that the planner saves them money overall by avoiding costly mistakes and negotiating local vendor rates.
Questions to ask before booking
How many weddings have you planned in this specific area? Do you handle legal paperwork and permits? What's your vendor network like? Will you be present on the wedding day? How do you handle communication across time zones? What's your contingency plan for weather or vendor no-shows?
When to book
Book your planner first, ideally 12–18 months before the wedding. They'll guide every other vendor decision and help you avoid common destination wedding pitfalls.
Questions couples ask
What areas does Starlit Events serve?+
Starlit Events operates throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, with expertise in the full range of venues available across these boroughs.
Do you offer partial planning services?+
Yes. Beyond full planning, Starlit Events provides partial planning packages and day-of coordination for couples who have already selected venues or made initial decisions.
How are you rated by past clients?+
Starlit Events maintains a 5-star Google rating based on 8 client reviews, reflecting client satisfaction with coordination and execution.
How do you work with NYC vendors?+
The team leverages established relationships with New York-based caterers, florists, photographers, and other vendors to negotiate terms and ensure reliable service delivery.