Event Consulting CT for Weddings, Corporate Events & Celebrations
Get The Expert Help You Need
(With None of the Things You Don’t)
With our event consulting service, you get the high-level expertise you need and none of the extra services you don’t. We’ll provide professional advice on things like venue searches, vendor selection, catering coordination, timelines, rentals, and the sort of logistical pieces that can be hard to figure out alone. We're here to answer your questions, share our "little black book" of contacts, and help you pull everything together, whether you need an hour of advice or ongoing support leading up to your event.
When we say we put our heart into everything we do, we mean it. You can always count on our team being grounded in our relationships, steadfast in our service, and fully invested in delivering the outcome you dream of.
Stuck on Event Specifics? We Can Help.
Not every event needs the full-service planning treatment. When you’ve already done the heavy lifting on the planning and just need a little support on the specifics to get your event planning to the finish line, we can help! Think of this option as the a la carte approach to event planning.
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kind words
“Your staff was phenomenal and really helped make this a great evening for our seniors (Prom).
Thank you, it was fantastic working with you!“
- Ron
“The food and staff were amazing!
The evening was beyond magical and I thank you all for pitching in at the last minute to make this happen!“
- Mindy
What Sets Our Event Consultation Services Apart
Flexibility is Important
Our event consulting service is completely flexible based on your needs, so we can provide guidance on one specific detail or ongoing support throughout your planning process. Our approach adapts to your budget, timeline, and the specific areas where you need expert advice.
Access to Our Contacts
After 20+ years in the industry, we’ve built deep relationships with the best vendors in Connecticut and New York, ranging from caterers and venues to entertainment and rental companies. When you work with us, you get recommendations from people we know personally and trust completely, saving you hours of research.
We Thrive Under Pressure
Venue fell through? Timeline suddenly shortened? Need to make changes weeks before your event? Have more to do than time to do it in? We handle these situations regularly (like an event we recently pulled off on two-weeks’ notice) and know how to problem-solve quickly without panicking. Our experience means we can calmly guide you through challenges that would otherwise derail your planning.
Real Expertise
We don’t just point you toward caterers (they’re busy, too!) because we understand menus, dietary restrictions, wine and cocktail suggestions, and beverage quantities in a way that comes from years of food-centered planning. Whether you need help designing a menu, selecting wines, creating themed cocktails, or coordinating with your caterer, you get advice backed by genuine culinary knowledge.
Tight Deadlines Don't Scare Us
Did you realize you have more to do and not enough time to get it done? We once were hired with 2 weeks notice to bring an event to the finish line as the Development staff realized they could not do it by themselves. We handled all the additional details. We’re equipped (and trained) to help with events that are just weeks away. Our established vendor relationships, streamlined processes, and ability to make quick decisions mean we can pull together logistics, find vendors, and create timelines on short turnarounds without sacrificing quality.
vendor & venue Search
Our network of stellar event professionals, that Marylee has built over 20 years in the business, is all yours to tap into. We’ll help you find the perfect venue and/or connect you with trusted vendors, from caterers and entertainment to rentals and photographers. And rest assured that we’d never recommend anyone we wouldn’t work with for our own event.
Searching for vendors can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know who best fits your budget and style. We provide targeted recommendations based on your specific needs, connect you with our directory of trusted contacts, and help you navigate the decision-making process like a trusted friend. Whether you need a venue that fits 50 people or entertainment options for a corporate gala, we'll point you in the right direction and help you save some serious time in the research process.
Logistics, Timelines, & Rentals
Let us provide expert guidance on creating detailed timelines, coordinating rental needs, and managing all the oft-forgotten logistical pieces that make your event run smoothly.
The logistics can make or break your event, and they’re often the hardest part to figure out on your own. We help you create realistic timelines that account for setup, service flow, and breakdown, coordinate with rental companies to ensure you order the right items, and troubleshoot last-minute changes or short-deadline challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the “how does this all come together” part of the planning process, let us jump in and help.
Menu, Beverage, & Catering Coordination
Get professional advice on menu planning, wine and custom cocktails, beverage selections, and catering coordination to ensure your food and drinks are both delicious and delightful, and always executed flawlessly.
Food is too important to just wing it, but we know that not everyone needs a full-service caterer. That’s why we consider ourselves caterers without a kitchen, as we provide expert guidance on menu development, help you navigate dietary restrictions, recommend quantities for wine and beverage (all measured out down to the ounce), and coordinate with your caterer to ensure stellar timing and service flow. Whether you need help choosing between vendors, drop-off catering options, help planning a plated dinner, or just figuring out how much ice to order, we provide real food knowledge and decades of expertise.
Your Event Consulting Questions, Answered
Our event consulting option is designed to be flexible so we can provide exactly the guidance you need, and nothing you don't. Here are answers to the questions about this service that we hear most often.
How is event consulting different from full planning or coordination?
Full planning means we’re with you from start to finish, managing every aspect of your event. Coordination means we execute your plan on the day of. With our consulting services, you get targeted guidance on help with specific aspects you’re stuck on (venue searching, vendor recommendations, timeline creation) without taking over the entire planning process. You lead the way, and we provide expert advice exactly where you need it.
How does pricing work for event consulting?
Consulting is priced based on the scope of help you need and can be structured as hourly support or project-based packages. During our initial conversation, we’ll discuss what you’re looking for and provide transparent pricing that fits your budget. This approach ensures you’re only paying for the services you actually need.
Can you help with last-minute changes or short timelines?
Absolutely! We hang our hat on staying calm under pressure and solving problems quickly and efficiently. Whether you need to change venues unexpectedly, find new vendors on short notice, or quickly pull together logistics for an event that’s weeks away, we can help. Last-minute challenges are where our two decades of experience really shines.
What if I’m not sure what kind of help I need?
That’s completely normal and understandable! Many clients reach out knowing they need help but aren’t sure where to start. We’ll have a conversation about your event, what items you've already checked off the to-do list, and where you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. From there, we can recommend the specific consulting services that make the most sense for your situation and budget.
Stuck on a Couple Final Details?
(With None of the Things You Don’t)
Whether you need venue recommendations, help with last-minute changes, or just a professional to help set your timeline, we're here to provide expert guidance exactly where you need it.
