I will forever be impressed by the thoughtfulness + detail they put into every aspect of planning their wedding day. From the cufflinks to the painted portraits, their personalities + relationship really showed through. Their seating chart was displayed on used books for people to then take as favors! Their wedding ended up being on one of the hottest days EVER in June; the humidity was out of this world, but their wedding party never complained + were quite literally, all smiles, all day.
Both Kat + Matt were involved with all aspects of wedding planning + were so respectful of one another's ideas + preferences. At the same time, they were incredibly relaxed, + present for every moment. I wasn't there at the end of the night, but it ended in a downpour + they ran out + played in the rain with their people :) so sweet.
Kat + Mat
hyde hall, Cooperstown, New york
A CNY Summer Love
Erica T.
Wanderer's Rest Humane Association Inc.
Chelsea is a joy to work with. She is extremely professional, creative, responds to requests almost immediately, and goes above and beyond what's asked of her. If you're looking for an event planner who truly knows the CNY area + the places and people in it, look no further.
I can't recommend her highly enough.
"...an event planner that truly knows the central new york area...!"
Julie D.
Trustee of the Village of Hamilton
Home Town Events knows how to put on a parade! Chelsea is organized, consistent, energetic, and most importantly unflappable. She stays calm and collected in the midst of chaos, and managed to organize a fabulous event in a very short time frame, and under budget.
"home town events knows how to put on a parade!"
Carrie B.
bride
Chelsea was above + beyond helpful. She agreed to being my day of coordinator for my wedding, but she was way more than that. She helped me plan, she helped me stay calm + optimistic as I went through planning each and every little thing. She was there for anything + everything + suggesting things that always helped. She knew people + was able to connect me to some amazing people.
Overall I got way more than I ever could have imagined asking for. Home Town Events has you covered!!
"Where do I begin...HIRE HER!!"
Planners work for YOU, not the venue.
When a venue (even if this is someone's house!), has a point person that they call a "planner" or "coordinator," beware.
Of course, they are a great bonus! But they work for the venue (or if a homeowner, they have their home), + their interests are priority, not yours.
I'm here to bridge that gap. My #1 job as your event coordinator + wedding planner is to advocate + execute your needs!
"Back in my day a box of tissues cost $0.02!" - your grandma.
I get it. Things aren't cheap!
So let's sit down + have an honest conversation about your budget, your vision, + how we can make the two align. I usually start by asking what three things matter the most to you on your big day, + we build out from there.
You don't have to sacrifice your dreams to simply celebrate your love story!
Yes, I actually do read the fine print!
Contracts are a surefire way to protect you + the vendor(s) from mishaps. Additionally, contracts form a foundation for expectations!
For wedding management clients, I will ask you to share all signed contracts with me for review.
For full planning, wedding or other, I review vendor contracts before sending them along to you.
Email is the best way to communicate!
Using email creates a digital paper trail so that we can refer back to old thoughts, track conversations and plan for next steps.
Aside from myself, I'm a big fan of people carrying liability insurance for events.
You just don't know what you don't know, + carrying a 3-day special events liability policy to cover the event could be a lifesaver if you need it!
Home Town Events (AKA me, Chelsea), is a certified wedding planner, you bet!
Based Hamilton, New York, (my hometown!!) or one hour from Syracuse, NY, I wanted to make sure you knew I mean business. Aside from my certification, I have 13 years of professional experience planning, coordinating + executing events all over Central New York.
