Hi,
I’m looking for a wedding planner in New England who can act as a true logistical partner for a fairly complex wedding, while still having a strong sense of taste.
In terms of taste, I love Augusta Cole but being right at the $700k budget range, I’d prefer to handle some design myself and not spend budget on their exorbitant fees. I’m okay with going with a lesser known or up-and-coming planner.
The wedding will take place on my family’s private estate, and we plan to fully utilize the property, which means significant guest movement (shuttling), multiple event locations, and a fairly involved build. We’re also hoping to bring in specific musical talent and coordinate partial hotel accommodations for guests nearby.
Because of this, I’m prioritizing someone who is extremely strong operationally, ideally with a structured internal system for managing bookings, transportation, staffing, and production- but who also has solid local vendor relationships (especially for tenting, build, and ceremony execution).
I’m comfortable leading the overall design direction, so they don’t need to be a pure “aesthetic” planner but they do need to ensure everything runs seamlessly. The event will involve transportation to a somewhat remote location, complex installs, and full-scale execution in a natural setting.
Would really appreciate any recommendations for planners who excel in logistics at this level, ideally with experience on private estates in New England.
Thank you!