4.4 out of 5 stars and 14 reviews
4.4
(14)New York, New Jersey and International
About this vendor
Christine Ferguson Events is a premier wedding & event planning and design firm delivering weddings full of timeless luxury. We are based in Manhattan and plan weddings throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New England, and destinations around the world.
We are known for planning & designing events at private estates, museums, libraries, residences, historic venues, and unique one of a kind locations!
Over the course of many months, we’ll become your most trusted confidant in all things wedding related. We’ll draw out your ideas, read between the lines, and take cues from your personalities. We’ll connect you with the best vendors in the industry and design an event that beautifully encapsulates you both. From abundant flowers to flickering candlelight, we’ll create a warm, unforgettable setting for you and your guests to celebrate in absolute style.
Owner Christine Ferguson works closely with couples from the beginning of the planning process to understand their needs and preferences. Our team exudes a calm and effective approach with a focus on design. tailoring every aspect for a fully personalized event. Our services include full-service planning, month-of coordination, timelines, budget management, vendor liaison, and much more. We want to ensure that we customize every detail to fit your vision and investment.
Above all else, we value creating fresh, inspired weddings and events that truly represent YOU!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
- Wedding Design
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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4.4
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WOW! Christine and her team are some of the best people I have ever worked with. From our first conversation, I knew I was in good hands, but I could not have imagined the beauty a...
nd luxury she would create for my wedding. Christine, Heidi, Felicia, so many people on her team just have the best attitude, are easily reachable, and openly communicate. She really wanted to make sure my husband and I had the best and most beautiful wedding, and she did NOT fall short. Truly surpassed any expectation I had. So much love for this team; with CFE you are in the best hands!
If I could give this woman and her company negative stars I would. Christine took advantage of my future wife and I. she took over $10,000.00 of our money and provided no service...
s. We ultimately ended up having to pay her out the duration of her contract because of legal terms in the agreement. Do not use this wedding planner. Her and her team never showed up to any of our venue walk throughs as she mentioned in the onboarding. The price points of her services are a scam she tried charging almost 10k just for wedding invitations. Christines entire business is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. She claim to be a world renowned wedding planner but the truth is she is a huge scammer. What a horrible experience to start your marriage with. My prayers is that anyone who reads this RUNS fast away from her services she's a NY Scammer! this woman did nothing not even any mockups of our venue type over 10k just for a few phone calls and venue appointments! RUN!
Christine deserves an easy 5 stars! Her dedication and expertise made our big day smooth sailing. From coordinating vendors to handling every detail, Christine's professionalism wa...
s top-notch. Her positive attitude and ability to turn challenges into opportunities truly set her apart. We can't thank Christine enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!
My experience with Christine and the Sugar Rose Events team was nothing short of amazing. From day one, they made us feel like family. Their passion for what they do and their comm...
itment to making our wedding day unforgettable was truly heartwarming. They took our ideas and turned them into a beautiful reality, paying attention to every little detail. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner and designer. They made our special day even more special, and we're incredibly grateful for their hard work and dedication. Highly recommended!
My experience with Christine and her team was nothing short of extraordinary, as her professionalism and the prowess of her vendor team seamlessly orchestrated an enchanting celebr...
ation that surpassed all expectations.
From the initial consultation, it was evident that Christine was not just a planner but a trusted ally. Reflecting on my initial state of overwhelm, I recall the daunting task of coordinating numerous aspects of the wedding. However, Christine came to the rescue with her reassuring demeanor, immediately putting my mind at ease. She exuded confidence and competence, instilling a sense of calm that stayed with me throughout the entire process.
A standout feature of Christine's service was the remarkable vendor team. The choice of vendors, ranging from florists to photographers, was a testament to her discerning eye for quality and her knack for cultivating relationships with the best in the industry. Each vendor seamlessly complemented the other, resulting in a harmonious symphony of elements that left guests in awe.
Throughout the planning journey, Christine maintained an open line of communication, making herself available for discussions, questions, and brainstorming sessions. Her ability to anticipate hiccups before they could arise was a true testament to her experience and mastery of her craft.
On the day of the wedding, Christine was a calm and composed presence, orchestrating the event with finesse. Her attention to detail was remarkable, ensuring that every element, from the floral arrangements to the timing of the music, was flawlessly executed.
In hindsight, entrusting Christine with my wedding was a decision I'll forever cherish. Her professionalism, a superlative vendor team, and her unwavering support transcended mere event planning; they translated into an unforgettable experience. If you seek a wedding planner who not only curates a dreamlike celebration but also offers unwavering reassurance and support, Sugar Rose Events is undoubtedly the name to remember.
I found Christine through Wedding Wire. After my initial conversation with her, she followed up diligently and offered to answer any outstanding ?s. She is definitely a smooth talk...
er leading me to hire her on 5/12 for a 7/7 wedding. While prior to hire, Christine emailed and texted me nonstop, as soon as I hired her communication became extremely poor (see photo screenshot below where messages from 5/17 and 5/19 went completely unanswered). In my opinion, before hire Christine reached out a lot asking how could she help, while AFTER HIRE it felt like radio silence and my questions for help on filling out forms or requests for meetings were ignored. I reached out to her 4 different times asking to meet for an intro call and asking her availability to meet with the venue and those requests went unanswered. Prior to hiring her Christine told me she/Sugar Rose Events had done multiple weddings at my venue. When I asked the venue if they had worked with her I was told they had never heard of her and she was not in their historical database of vendors. 3 weeks before my wedding, I realized that Christine had not hired or made contact with any of the outstanding vendors I was paying her to hire and I terminated the relationship. She never gave any reason for why she couldn't perform the job she was paid to do. This left me with little time to find an actual planner to do the work. The whole ordeal was horrendous and I wish I had followed my gut and not worked with her. I paid her a $1750 deposit and received nothing but headache in the 5 weeks I worked with her. I would not recommend this vendor to my worst enemy and certainly would not recommend this vendor if you want a smooth wedding planning experience. If you want a trustworthy planner who will follow through on commitments, I do not recommend Sugar Rose Events at all.
Christine did an OUTSTANDING job when planning our wedding. She took her time to understand me as the bride as well as any requests that my future husband had. The attention to det...
ail was evident the day of the wedding and I knew Christine had listened to all my needs and more.
Since I was an out of state bride, Christine took care of my appointments with the florist, bakery, photographer, videographer, transportation, hotel, hair/makeup and many more.
She made recommendations based on her broad experience and was always neutral when making suggestions, never pushy. I appreciated this so much because other planners I had spoken to had their own agendas and did not listen to what I wanted. I can't say enough good things about Christine and I would recommend her to anyone planning a special event or wedding.
Christine is THE ABSOLUTE BEST WEDDING PLANNER EVER!! She is super sweet, very professional, incredibly responsive and just all around awesome. I'm still amazed at how much Christi...
ne and her team we able to accomplish at one time and how easy she makes everything seem. I'm not really a planner, and wasn't looking forward to planning a wedding for 200 people. But, with Christine there, the whole process really was so much fun. She totally took my vision that probably didn't make sense and made it a reality. The day was incredible, the ceremony and reception were more beautiful than I ever could have imagined, and best of all we could just enjoy our day and didn't have to worry about a thing. All of our guests were wowed by the beautiful decor and how seamless it seemed the ceremony and reception were (they said there was no lag time and things just moved along perfectly). And everyone in our wedding party commented at how awesome and on top of everything Christine was. My wedding day so far was the best day of my life and I know for a fact that Christine played a major role in making that happen. I can't thank her enough, and I'm looking for other reasons to have a party so she can plan them!
Will never forgot the smile my wife made when she saw the final result. We couldn’t be happier. Sugar Rose felt like a family. Many thanks!
Incredible team! Professional, courteous, and organized. We never worried about a thing! She always assured us and kept us calm. We trusted her with such a special day and she gave...
us more than what we could ask for.
I would definitely hire Christine and her team again. They were organized and extremely professional. Christine was always kind and always had my best interest at heart. Our weddi...
ng was so much fun and beautiful!
I HIGHLY recommend all brides to hire Christine. She's really worth every penny! We had several vendors and it was great to NOT be the go-to person for all of these people. Christi...
ne always kept me informed with her email updates and cool client portal, where I can view my contacts, receipts etc one stop shop for all (the organization was impressive!) She went above and beyond for us. I can whole heartily say I would hire her all over again.
Christine is amazing. Friendly and easy to work with. Throughout the planning process, she was organized and tentative. We couldn't be more happier with the job she did in helping...
us create a timeline that we felt good about and how she turned our vision into reality. Words can't express our gratitude for Christine and her team.
If you want your dream turned into a reality, there’s no other place to look. Christine was such a pleasure to work with. Very professional and creative. My wedding was perfect! Ma...
ny thanks to Sugar Rose!
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Christine Ferguson Events