Deborah Minarik Events, LTD

after 3 postponements and 4 different wedding dates, and I don't think our wedding would have actually happened without Deb's unwavering help and support. Our original wedding was scheduled for March of 2020 and we were two short weeks away from getting married when Covid decided to bust onto the scene and ruin our plans. Through the (many, many) tears shed and all the agony, stress and uncertainty we encountered, Deb was more than a wedding planner to us - she was a confidant, miracle worker, friend, sounding board, human Xanax and just the consummate professional. From emailing all of our vendors with each passing postponement to ensure everyone was still available (and re-booking/coordinating new contracts 3x), to dealing with all of my (often) absurd texts and emails promptly, in stride & with a great sense of humor, wedding planning during a pandemic was just plain easier and more enjoyable with Deb in our corner. Fast forward to our wedding weekend and seeing her in action, and my husband and I remain in awe of everything she did for us to ensure our rehearsal dinner and wedding went as smoothly, stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Naturally, in keeping with the theme of *constant good fortune* as it pertained to our wedding, it rained when our day finally arrived. And yet it almost didn't matter because Deb made sure I stayed dry (especially during the outdoor professional photos), going as far as to happily offer to crouch behind me and hold the bottom of my dress so it wouldn't get wet in true hero fashion. She did all of this with a laugh and a smile, making the most of the crappy weather in the best way possible while simultaneously helping to avoid multiple nervous breakdowns by yours truly. Deb made sure we had everything we needed, when we needed it, and kept everyone on schedule from start to finish; because of her and her alone our wedding went off without a single glitch and ended up being the best night of our lives, no question. When all was said and done, it felt like Deb was a part of the family vs. someone we paid to work our wedding... and she was worth every. single. penny. Although our working relationship has inevitably come to an end, I've gained a close friend and mentor in Deb and look forward to staying in each others lives for a long, long time. If I could give her a million stars here I would; I sincerely cannot recommend Deb and her team any higher and will continue to thank my lucky stars that I hired her back in 2019. If you are still reading this, look no further and go hire Deb IMMEDIATELY!!!! It will seriously be the best decision you make in the wedding planning process. Thank you for everything, Deb... we love you forever. xoxo

fe’s dress, she sewed buttons that flew off groomsmen tuxedos… what didn’t she do? Deb prepares a perfect timeline of your entire day, and keeps things running as they should. She also handles all of the vendors- need the band to make an announcement? Want the photographer to take a certain shot? Deb is all over it before you finish the sentence. Deb takes out any stress you have on your wedding day. Starting at the hotel, she ran between rooms delivering pre-wedding notes, she got lunch to everyone, cleaned up after it, had the marriage license ready, etc. Once at the venue, she was the first to direct the bridal party, the families, the officiant, etc. In our thank you text to her we called her an angel because it was like she was sent from heaven. Oh, and on top of everything- we hired her as day-of coordinator, but she was always available before and after the actual date for anything we needed. We already had vendors booked, but she confirmed everything, got everyone’s contact info in case anything happened the day of, and followed up with vendors after the wedding if needed. Hiring Deb is such a no brainer.

at ease that she was there. She did so much for us throughout the whole day! I think anyone who gets married on Long Island should have Deborah's team there. I cannot say thank you enough! I always dreamed of my wedding day since I was very little & it was all so perfect thanks to Jenna's help! We are so grateful that we worked with Deb & Jenna for our day of wedding coordination!

t of all kind and compassionate. Within 20 minutes of speaking with her, we immediately booked her for Day of Coordinator services for our May 1, 2021 wedding. Throughout Fall 2020 and Winter 2021, Deborah continued to be responsive and listen to our worries and concerns. When we made the decision to proceed with a 50-person “micro wedding” on May 1, 2021 and postpone our 300-person reception to March 2022, Deborah was right there to assure us that everything would work out. Leading up to May 1st, we were assigned Kristin as our Day of Coordinator. Kristin met with us and helped to organize our wedding day itinerary, which still involved a decent amount of logistics even though we were still only having 50 people. She followed up with all of our vendors leading up to May 1st to confirm details and timing, as well. Both Deborah and Kristin showed up at our rehearsal on April 30th and even though we were meeting them in person for the first time, it felt like we had known them for years. They were prepared and knew the details of our mass in and out. On the morning of May 1st, Kristin texted us when she was on her way and asked if we needed any last minute items. As soon as she arrived, though, is when we saw the value of having the Deborah Minarik team with us in action. Kristin swooped in and ensured that every single detail (big and small) was handled accordingly. She checked in on the groom, dads and groomsmen to make sure they were all ready, made sure the bride, moms and bridesmaids had all eaten enough and set up all accessories for detailed photos. Kristin worked closely with our photographer and videographer throughout the day to make sure that every photo we wanted was taken and even held the cathedral veil and train throughout countless photos to ensure the perfect shot was taken. When we arrived at our venue, Kristin checked to make sure everything had been set up as requested. She even went to great lengths to find a banner we thought had gone missing and needed for a picture, and even offered to drive back to the hotel to get it (thankfully it ended up being under the sweetheart table). Not once during the day, did we stress about logistics. Kristin was a calming presence and we were so lucky to have her with us. Having her there throughout the day allowed us to be worry-free and truly enjoy every single moment. Hiring Deborah and her team was one of the best decisions we made and we are so thankful that we’ll get to work with them again in March 2022. We highly recommend booking them ASAP!

tried to throw every curve ball our way. She was there every single step of the way for my husband and I making sure we had everything that we needed to make our day absolutely perfect. She went out of her way the entire month of the wedding even finding me a last minute hair stylist when my hair person had to drop out 4 days before my wedding. Deb became more like family by the end of our wedding. She is the best of the best. You won’t find anyone sweeter, more caring, or more helpful in the business. She is by far the best decision we made when it came to the our wedding, and would chose her again a 100 times over!

e that she would take care of everything and there was no reason to stress. She showed up the morning of the wedding and proceeded to steam and iron dresses and shirts, set the photographer props up, go and pick up lunch and clean up when lunch was over. As the day progressed she cleaned stains on dresses, made an ice pack for an overheated groom, took pictures of the bride and groom while they were outside out of our view...all while keeping everything on time. At the end of the night she took care of tips for the vendors and made sure all of our personal things were boxed up and put on the shuttle. I could not imagine surviving the day without her. I would highly recommend using Deb and her angels for your wedding day!!

zone,. Deborah called me immediately and within hours we were at a new venue and the stress level lowered. She was our day of coordinator and I am telling you, if you’re thinking about hiring one, hire HER!!!! from being at my house in the AM to grab flowers to dropping off my centerpieces and wedding items after. She is unbelievable and from the moment I met her I knew it was be the best decision. Professional +++++

during bridal party pictures, had a bandaid for me during the reception when I got a blister, and probably a million other things I don't even know about. My bridal party was obsessed with her and everything she did for us that day. It was a weight off our shoulders to have someone be able to tip all the vendors and pack up all of our stuff at the end of the night. I cannot say enough about how amazing she was. If you are looking to decrease your stress levels on the day of your wedding, hire a day of coordinator and if you're lucky enough hire Becky from Deb Minarik Events.

rateful I am. She and her assistant Emily are kind, smart, fun, professional, warm, hand-holding, patient, responsive, and will get the job done in such a graceful way! They are also a genuine pleasure to be around. We highly recommend them <3

balls, kept us updated regarding covid regulations, and was just an overall amazing support. Our day was absolutely perfect, and we know it would have been less so without Deb.

d attending to and Deborah took care of them all! From making sure everything got to church, to steaming bridesmaids dresses to making sure every photo was taken, everyone got on the bus, everything got packed up at venue.... I got to completely enjoy our guests and the joy of the day because Deborah made sure every detail was attended to. A favorite pic that says it all... a guest took a sneak peek photo of my daughter and husband positioned to walk down the aisle ... and you see Deborah fixing her train. She was a day of coordinator, confidante and friend... even weighing in on hair styles! And it was all done with so much warmth and a big smile! Highly recommend!

their reception was pushed off to December 26, 2020, but that fell through as well. After speaking with a friend we decided we were going to have the reception in her backyard on their 1 year anniversary. Again 3 weeks prior to that date we could not do it there, because of social gathering mandates would only allow 25 people in a backyard. Deb and her team tirelessly found a site that was not only affordable, but beautiful. We celebrated my daughter and son in law on May 1. 2021 at Camp Pa-qua-tuck in Center Moriches. Deb collaborated with the rental company we originally hired for the backyard wedding and helped with the process of the new location and everything we would need for this long awaited event. She was also in close contact with my caterer and every other vendor as well. There was nothing she couldn’t have done better to make this day one of the most happiest days for my daughter and son in law. Deb is such an amazing person, and I know that she takes pride in her profession, and her business. My heartfelt thanks to Debbie, Suzanne, Stephanie and the rest of her team for everything you all did to make what seemed like a day that was never going to happen to making it a perfect flawless day.

ilable to answer emails, texts and phone calls. Then when we decided to move everything up to New Year's Eve and forgo our September celebration, Deb could not have been more supportive and willing to make sure our intimate celebration was still special. Since Deb had another event, Kristin on her team was there to help us out on the big day and she was amazing! I could not be more grateful she was there. Even though it was a small event, there were still many things to juggle and she handled everything with ease, making sure we weren't stressed about a thing which was a priceless gift on our wedding day. Deb and her team rolled with all of the changes as our 150+ wedding became an intimate family gathering, on a holiday weekend, during the height of a pandemic, and I could not imagine what we would've done without them!! Highly recommend!

er-in-law, I knew that it was a no brainer when it came time for our wedding. As a COVID bride (we got married in December 2020), I can't explain enough how imperative Deb was to our planning process. As guidelines were constantly changing, and my emotions were running high and low, Deb constantly reassured me that the wedding would be perfect no matter what. Although our original wedding plans did not come to fruition, our wedding was still beautiful, intimate, and I wouldn't change a thing - and a great deal of that is due to Deb. I honestly could not imagine our wedding day without her. She managed to have everything under control and made things run smoothly and effortlessly. I felt at ease knowing that Deb had everything planned, and knew when to move things according to the timeline she thoroughly made. She made sure that everyone was where they were supposed to be, when they were supposed to be there. When any concerns arose, Deb was ON IT. When I started to freeze outside after getting really phenomenal pictures (worth the freezing), she knew when it was time to take a break to make sure I was still happy and enjoying my wedding day. From the small little things you don't even think about to the big things, such as straightening/fixing my train and hair for pictures and walking down the aisle, to making sure we were fed, to bustling my dress, to making sure everyone received their payments and tips, to making sure we left the hotel and venue with all the important stuff that you are not thinking about in that moment (just to name a few of the many things) - Deb had it all taken care of. Not only did I LOVE Deb but all of our guests noticed how wonderful and professional she was without being intrusive. Without a doubt, you will be in great hands with Deb! 10000000000000x recommend!!

for support. I highly recommend Becky for your future wedding. She is fabulous.

ompletely prepared for the insane task. The days leading up to our at home wedding were stressful to say the least, and Deb just took it all on her shoulders and handled it like the BOSS she is! We couldn't have pulled this wedding off without her, and for that I'll always be grateful! Anyone planning a wedding, either at home, or in a venue should be calling Deb, you'll thank me later!

wedding, making sure we were meeting deadlines, remembering to take care of all the tiny little details - she even helped us with our seating chart when that task seemed like an impossible puzzle! She is so sweet and personable, we connected with her right away - she's honest, funny, reasonable, and so organized and professional. Our wedding day on Shelter Island was flawless, thanks to her. No matter what kind of event you are planning, you have to call Debbie Minarik

h took over starting mid to late August. It really was such a smooth transition and Deborah was nothing short of amazing. Even though she had her hands full with all her brides she made us feel like her number one priority. The month leading up to our wedding was hectic and insane since we had to plan an entirely new wedding, but Deborah helped keep us focused, make decisions, and guide us in the right direction while keeping things as light as they could be. The day of was a MIRACLE WORKER. Since it was at our home, we were nervous we were going to be helping and essentially working our own wedding – we did not lift a finger, we didn’t even THINK about anything that day but each other and celebrating our love with our family & friends. She handled everything and any issue that came up she resolved it before we even knew it was an issue! We are eternally grateful to her – so many things went wrong the week of, day before, morning of and she handled it all while also keeping us laughing at it. She brought our vision to live, our backyard looked like a fairytale venue thanks to her! You can feel 100% confident that you are in GREAT hands with these ladies!

ent and I had nothing to worry about besides having a great time on the big day. I HIGHLY recommend!

hter had to replan a wedding when her original venue cancelled eight weeks before her date. Deborah was always on top of things, organized and professional. We had a lot of hurdles to overcome during the second planning and Deb kept us calm and made the day a total success. If it wasn't for Deborah, we also would have not known about Noah's Catering in Greenport, which was fabulous.

e completely put our trust in her and used all of her recommendations to help create our special day. We really felt like she had our backs throughout all of the months leading up to our wedding.

ator to help navigate unknown territory to ensure our day was perfect. She was extremely helpful advising me on who to contact and when for postponing and made sure to check back in when I needed to start re-connecting with everyone in 2021. Her staff is beyond incredible and extremely helpful with planning the day of timeline and contacting all of our vendors the week of the wedding. They truly care about making your day the day of your dreams! The day of our wedding Deb flawlessly handled every detail or hiccup with absolute professionalism, my husband and I didn’t have to worry about anything. My mom and I cannot wait to find the next thing for Deb to help us plan, she’s truly the kindest person! To quote my bridesmaids, Deb was the MVP of the day or as my venue said, Deb is the best in business and I can confirm choosing her for your day of coordinator or wedding planner is the smartest decision you will make.

r. I honestly have no idea how women could put on this type of event without a planner- Debbie did EVERYTHING the day of from keeping track of every vendor day of, to timing our bridal party, to helping my grandparents to get to the church, to sewing my dress onto my body when a part broke, to check in in with me constantly to update how things in the background were going, to cleaning up at the end of the night... she was the fairy god mother of weddings. My husband and I were not fortunate enough to have either of our moms with us on our wedding day. She literally was lifesaver supporting both of us. But in hindsight- it would have been such a stress to put on anyone who should be enjoying the day. We had 29484738 moving parts to the day and Debbie didn’t miss a beat. I had her for full planning. I booked her before I booked my venue or date. I knew NOTHING about weddings. She helped me to focus the budget around what was important and to skip the things that no one would miss. She created timelines, dealt with, at times, difficult vendor communication. She was organized and had great ideas. My wedding day would not have been 1/2 of what it was without her help. Not to mention, every time I texted, called, emailed- she was there and it was a lot. She always made time for me, always gave me her best advice and was so reassuring through it all. Working with her was truly a delight and I know my husband and I will never forget her as a huge part of the day. Short answer: if she’s free, HIRE her. She is worth it and paid for herself 10x over in helping me to plan/executing day of.

fortable and stress-free that day. Deb helped to ensure that everything went according to plan, that we were right on schedule for the ceremony, and was even helping to clean the bottom of my dress before we left so that it was just perfect before walking into the church. Debbie, thank you so much for all of your help in making our big day truly the best day ever!

everything from beginning to end and was always there for any questions we had leading up to the big day. Aside from her being amazing at her job she is just such a nice person to be around. I am so happy we hired Deborah, she helped make our wedding perfect. My biggest advise to a bride is make sure you hire a day of planner and if you are lucky enough to get Deborah you have nothing to worry about, she will help make your dream day come true and make sure everything is done. I seriously can't thank her enough.

nue to put together a timeline of the day. She contacted all of our vendors to make sure everyone knew exactly what was going to happen that day. Deb arrived early in the morning when we were getting ready and followed up everywhere throughout the whole day from the church, to the venue for pictures, reception and after party. She handled everything from staging the house for getting ready pictures, organizing the limos, making sure the guys got to church on time, etc. Deb even after church took all of the flowers from church and brought them to the venue to decorate the cocktail hour rooms – it was amazing. My brother in law’s button fell off his jacket and Deb was able to even sew the button on for him. Whenever we needed her she was there. She made our wedding so enjoyable, we didn’t have to worry about ANYTHING, so we had so much fun at our wedding. I cannot thank Deb enough!

helming. In addition, since Shelter Island is only accessible by ferry, it’s not the easiest of locations to deal with and requires a lot more coordination and negotiation with various vendors. I had been directed to a couple of purported very “high-end” wedding planners who worked in NYC and the Hamptons and have to say that they were off-putting. The first thing that came out of their mouths were not questions about what I wanted/needed; instead it was to say, “I want you to be aware that we start at X” (X being in the tens of thousands of dollars). I feel like I hit the lottery when I spoke to Janet Godfrey at Deborah Minarik Events. She was the planner for both events, the rehearsal dinner at my home and the wedding reception at the Ram’s Head Inn the next day. I had a vision for the rehearsal dinner, for which there were 90+ guests. It was held outside so all kinds of coordination was required, e.g., tent for guests, a cook tent, tables/chairs, crockery, glasses, et al. Janet is a pro and knows all the logistics in dealing with an event like this and so dealt with every issue, e.g., getting electricity outside for the cook tent and lights in the guest tent. She came up with a contingency plan in the event of inclement weather but, thankfully, this was not required! While unobtrusive, Janet and her assistant, Rebecca seemed to be able to be everywhere at once, making sure every detail was correct. On the day of the wedding there was one glitch in that one of the bridesmaid’s dresses had arrived in the wrong color. After a brief confab it was agreed that the maid of honor would wear the different colored dress; since the two attendants were different heights, suddenly appeared a needle and thread and Rebecca took up a new hem. Janet’s resources are invaluable, and she clearly has their respect and trust. That said, she was also willing to work with resources that I liked or had a connection with. She has a fantastic personality and won over even the stickiest of vendors in terms of accommodating “out of the box” stuff. Her level of detail is amazing, and she is one of the most organized professionals I have ever met. I could go on and on but suffice to say that I can’t imagine anyone finding a better wedding planner! In my work life I am an executive search consultant, so my business is helping find the right person for a specific role. As such, I know how important it can be to speak with someone who can provide a reference, especially for such a momentous occasion so I am happy to speak with anyone who has a question.

le and took all the stress out of it. Deb had the best recommendations for vendors and I felt at so comfortable using people she trusted and of course, she was spot on! Becky was my DOC and she was on top of everything! There is no way I could’ve done it without her nor would I have wanted too. I was actually able to enjoy my wedding because no one came to me with questions – Becky took care of everything! She was also super prepared with her “Mary Poppins” bag full of everything you could ever imagine you *may* need. I can’t express the gratitude I have for all they did for my husband and I – our wedding was absolutely perfect. Using Deborah Minarik Events was the best decision ever for our wedding!

letely from scratch wedding and after some meetings with Deborah and some venues my mind was changed. And im so glad it was! It was difficult enough making some decisions and my few diy projects. But thru the 9 months of planning Janet was there keeping me on track, taking care of timeline and vendor details and cheering me on. No one thought I truly needed a coordinator, that I could have done it alone, but boy am I glad that I had her. The day of the wedding my husband and I only had to answer easy yes or no questions. We had no stress and didn't have to worry about any details. Best money spent and I definitely recommend getting the help even if you think you can handle it alone, you shouldn't have to, not on the best day of your life!

whole time and always found an answer for our next situation. The day of our wedding she was calm the ENTIRE time. I don’t even know how she does that! All while staying so calm, she DID NOT miss a single beat. I woke up the morning after my wedding and couldn’t even believe how one person is capabale of doing as much as she did for us the day before. She cane with an actual suit case of every single thing a bride would need in case of an emergency. She ran up to the deli to get my nieces breakfast. The bridal part ran out of champagne and she comes walking back with bottles in her arms. She was with me from the moment I was getting ready in the morning till the moment my husband and I got to the house that night (she literally walked us home). This woman is actually super woman. My wedding wouldn’t have been a quarter of what it was without every last bit of her help. We can’t thank you enough Deborah!!

aware of our vision and made sure the venue stuck to it. She was very pleasant to work with. She went beyond DOC duties in being available for meetings beforehand, via email and for a walk through.

nvisioning and creating the timeline for my wedding. I live in the city, but was getting married at Bourne Mansion on Long Island, and she helped make the "short distance" planning so easy and effortless. On the day of our wedding, I don't think I could have made it through without Deborah and her professionalism. From the coordination with that church to seeing the reception all the way through, Deborah was such a pleasure to have with us. She anticipated every question or need we had and already took care of it. She was so proactive and on top of her game, it allowed for us to enjoy our special day together and not worry about the little things. Whenever we needed her, she was there, and confident to handle anything that was thrown her way. I would 1000% recommend Deborah for your wedding, she made ours so enjoyable and able to fully enjoy our evening! THANK YOU, the day went on with out a glitch!! :)

Who does that? Janet does. Janet ensured we enjoyed every minute of the wedding day and she handled every little detail. She is awesome

anet was my calming force, even when the tent fell down over night and she came early and assured me everything would be fine (which it ended up being). She was thorough throughout our communication process and made sure everything ran so smoothly the day of. It was a true gift to be able to enjoy every part of my wedding thanks to Janet. I would recommend her in a heartbeat and would consider her a friend. If you are even a teensy bit on the fence about hiring Janet or any of the ladies from DME, just DO IT! You will not regret it and will be so thankful you did. Janet, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you SO much!!!

to worry about a single thing on my wedding day. All of my bridesmaids complimented her as well and said that she was so on top of things. That day Janet made sure everyone was happy and managed what they needed. It really was a great piece of mind having her and I do believe it would not have gone as smoothly without her!

But then my wonderful florist Joy from Elegant Designs by Joy, told me that Deb was the best. So we hired Deb for the day of the wedding and let me tell you it was hands down the best thing I did with this wedding planning! To say that the day of my daughter's wedding was stress free is an understatement. Deb handled anything you can imagine right down to ironing my husbands shirt and steaming the bridesmaids dresses. And I would be remiss if I did not mention Janet who was also another great help with our planning and came to the rescue with our last minute place card fiasco and other creative details. So if you are on the fence about hiring an event planner (Deb), I highly recommend! You'll feel like you've known Deb forever as soon as you meet her. Yes, she's that good.

all of these reviews have said about Deb and her team, so I'll include a few anecdotes specific to my experience. After spending hours at the salon with my bridesmaids on the day of my wedding, I arrived back at my house only to discover that the heat and humidity had completely destroyed my hairstyle that had looked so good just fifteen minutes before. In a panic, I asked my sister what to do. She said "we're going back to the salon." That's when I knew it was really bad. We were an hour behind schedule when I texted Deb to say I was getting my hair completely redone. She responded, "No worries! Don't stress." That's when I took a deep breath and realized everything was going to be okay. No more texts were exchanged between us. She made sure everyone else involved was aware of the changes to the timeline, and the rest of the day went off without a hitch. Deb was there for me and my wedding party every step of the way. Someone wanted to touch up their hair--no worries, Deb carries a rolling bag complete with hairdryer, curling iron, hairspray, bobby pins, and probably a magic wand too. She even made sure I didn't have those little white deodorant crumbles under my arms before I walked down the aisle. And these are only a few of the things I witnessed. I know for a fact she was doing 58,694,838 other tasks throughout the day. So if you're considering hiring a wedding planner, stop considering and hire Deb NOW. It will be the absolute BEST decision you will ever make!

time/space/budget, but Deb somehow made it happen for us! I'm so thankful that we had her with us for the last year to guide, support, and answer any questions we had, no matter how crazy! Every single time I had a question, Deb answered thoroughly, right away. My family, bridal party, and friends were so impressed by Deb and her entire team. Our wedding day was truly the best day, and it couldn't have happened without her, or them! I highly recommend DME to anyone having ANY kind of wedding, trust me it will be worth it!

she arrived in the morning, to the second the last shuttle bus left, Janet was there for everything! She had an answer and solution for any question or problem that arose. She managed to keep everyone as calm as possible when the ceremony got delayed due to late grandparents. Her magic bag of tricks was so helpful when a bridesmaid wasn’t feeling well and needed Tums or for an extra bobby pin. Janet is an absolute pro at what she does and I could not recommend her anymore.

gs, helped me stay on track with the timing of everything AND she saved the day when our welcome sign (from Etsy) was delivered broken a week before the wedding - she replicated the exact one I wanted. She also made an amazing seating chart and card holder for me to use the day of. She is super organized, punctual, thought of everything. She is also the NICEST person in the world. She is sweet and has a calm demeanor about her which is helpful when you are a stressed out bride!! haha. I could not have been happier with her and would recommend her without a doubt. I seriously don't think my wedding would have gone as flawlessly is she wasn't there : )

verything I never knew I needed. In truth, my wedding was actually my third experience with the DME team and of course, the most special. My best friend had hired Deb for her wedding and she was phenomenal. As her maid of honor, I never felt the stress of the day. My second experience with DME as a bridesmaid in my other best friend’s wedding. Collectively we decided our bride needed the kind of assistance only DME could provide. Well, insert “Becky with the great hair” as my photographer so lovingly called her. Becky is a cool, calm, and collected breath of fresh air when everything around could be crumbling apart. When my best friend’s seating chart went missing from the venue, Becky was able to have a new one printed and ready without the bride ever knowing. While taking pictures on the hottest day of the summer, Becky was behind us all with fresh towels dipped in ice water to cool us down. Becky, is nothing short of a blessing and my sister, and maid of honor knew that too. Fast forward 6 months and my own bridal party gifted me Becky. Now, I don’t mean to make her sound like a present to be unwrapped however, she was by far the most valuable gift I could have received. From three months out until the last box was packed the night of my wedding, Becky was a god-send. She assisted me with everything from reception introductions, gratuities, reading selections, to timelines, venue-mishaps, makeup touch-ups, and everything in between! She not only assisted me and my bridal party but my fiancé, her bridal party, our parents and loved ones. Everyone knew to call Becky, and everyone knew that if Becky was around, things were handled. Becky will never forget my wedding because it was the first time in all her years in the field that it rained on her bride! Even with that, Becky came to my fiancé and I and provided us our options, and then, seamlessly made it all happen. Becky and the DME team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. My sister may not know this yet but she will ALSO be gifted a wonderful planner (hopefully Becky) from the DME team for her upcoming wedding!

on me. She took time to get to know my parents and my bridal party and even kept the rowdy groomsmen in line! If I could recommend ANYTHING to make the day perfect for your wedding it would be GET BECKY!!!

nd in making it a memorable experience for us. She provided guidance, reassurance, and support throughout the entire process. She is a true professional. Janet displayed a genuine care and concern for us and a love for what she does. We could not have been more fortunate to have her by our side. She is truly invaluable and will forever be a part of wedding memories.

ed or guided me how to proceed with an issue. She was by our side the entire wedding day and truly handled everything that was needed so my husband and I could enjoy every minute of it! One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Deborah!!

he also gave me excellent recommendations for vendors being there was no way for me to contact or visit vendors while out of NY. On my wedding day, Deborah was so calm and collected that it helped calmed my own nerves. She also was exceedingly organized (and I am very "type A" myself). She handled everything so I could simply enjoy my wedding day. Deb put me as a priority and made sure that the vision for my wedding became a reality.

ding. Janet went above and beyond her duties as a Day of Coordinator, coming to various meetings as well as our rehearsal to make sure everything ran smoothly. She was constantly in touch with all of our vendors and took so much added stress off of myself, my husband, and my parents (especially my mom). Seeing my mom relax and have the time of her life at our wedding was one of the most special parts of the day! Please let Janet be apart of your special day and I ensure that she will make it as perfect as mine was! We love Janet!!

lp with even the smallest of details. We had a situation where my dress got really dirty during outdoor pictures. And Deb sprung into action to make sure it was cleaned up before the ceremony. She’s a master at what she does, and couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator to help me through my wedding day. Thank you so much Deb - I cant put into words how thankful I am to have had you there helping me through it all. You kept my nerves and my now husbands nerves calm and relaxed all day long. You’re the best! Thank you again!!!

ue keeping my vision together. We had a non-traditional wedding at Great South Bay Brewery and had to bring everything into the venue (including tables, chairs, utensils, food, servers, etc.). She had all of my vendors organized and made sure that everyone was on the same page with her well-organized timeline. She called/texted/emailed the 2 weeks leading up to the wedding to make sure I was okay and didn't need her to do anything. She handled everything the day of the wedding from staging my jewelry and things for detail shots, setting up the dessert table, organizing escort cards, putting out favors, handing out tips, getting me food... the list is truly endless. She truly put my mind at ease that day because I knew that whatever happened, Deb would take care of it. She really was the best money I spent for our special day because she ensured that I did not have to worry about a thing

ated much longer than just the day of. She came with me to my last dress fitting to learn how to bustle, she was in constant contact, she kept in touch with all of our vendors and kept me posted on any changes that I wasn’t aware of. The day of the wedding, she was absolutely essential. She was my everything person. She made calls, she helped me with my dress (it did not fit - she pinned me into it!) she worked with the venue staff to make sure all was running smoothly, she knew when to check in with us and when to give a little space, and she packed everything for us beautifully at the end of the night. If I ever attempt a large event like this again, I will seek her out and I hope you will too.

at came up. After the wedding my family and friends even remarked how much she helped, one of my friends is even using her for her wedding too! Thank you Deb! And Go Mets! :)

DO NOT HESITATE. Even before the day of the wedding, Deborah would check in on me, not only making sure I was on top of what needed to be done and planned, but also making sure I was calm and not overwhelmed. The day of, Deborah was there from start to finish, finding my bridesmaids, making sure everything was how I wanted it, and even providing deodorant at one point! She was sweet to everyone else involved in the wedding, family, friends and vendors, and truly was a critical part of my day and it’s success. Five stars isn’t enough.

running on time, held onto and handed out the tip envelopes, and helped with all the little details you just dont think about. I am a very organized person and I dont know what I would have done without her. If you are on the fence on hiring a DOC, do It! I was able to enjoy every moment of my wedding bc she was there taking care pf everything behind the scenes.

t my entire wedding party. Debbie made the day stress-free and always had a solution to any hiccup that came along the way.

nute of our first call, I knew I needed to hire Deborah for her day-of coordination services. Her expertise was immediately apparent, but she was also incredibly patient, kind and thoughtful. She really helped keep me on track and it’s thanks to her I was able to truly enjoy my wedding day with my family and friends. She rallied and directed our large families and bridal party, effectively and kindly. My only regret is that I didn’t reach out sooner and hire her for more planning services! I am so grateful to her for all that she did, and I am recommending her to everyone I know. Hiring her was by far the best decision I made while planning my wedding!

and a pleasure to be around. I felt that the instant I spoke with her, and I decided to hire her immediately. She is ALWAYS calm and comforting and made me feel at ease every time we spoke. Despite all the chaos of a the day, she remained that way the whole time, which is what I love about her! My whole family absolutely adored her, and we loved having her as part of the wedding process and day. My wedding day was absolutely PERFECT, and I know a big part of that was due to her organization and coordination. She coordinated with all my vendors and handled all the details, including timing, payment, setup etc. She was always 10 steps ahead and thinks of EVERYTHING. She was there every step of the way and handled absolutely everything and anything that came up. Even as a very OCD bride, I honestly did not even have to think on my wedding day, and I appreciate that so much. She just made it SO EASY that all I had to do was focus on having a great time. I had a few small details and surprises, and she executed them even better than I could have imagined. Deb goes above and beyond, and she makes it look effortless. It has been few weeks since the wedding and my family is still raving about her. I could not imagine my wedding day without her. I wish I could hire her as a life coordinator! Thank you thank you thank you Deborah Minarik Events!!!!!!!

ain calm. I wanted the option for someone else to handle anything that would come up as a potential "problem". Kristin exceeded my expectations. She showed up to my house very early in the morning with itineraries for all of my bridesmaids explaining the day to them so they knew exactly how everything would play out. She even ran to her home to get her curling iron on the way to my venue when my bridesmaids were saying they wished they had one to touch up their hair at the venue. I also needed advice with my after party and transportation to the after party and separately, the hotel. Kristin and Deb both worked together with me to come up with a plan and Kristin helped execute the plan perfectly. If you haver the chance to work with Kristin for your wedding day- DO IT! She was so great and she was the reason I was able to enjoy my wedding day to the fullest knowing I wouldn't have anything to worry about.

red my nerves throughout the entire process - never pushy, always understanding, always going above & beyond to make sure I was having fun with the planning (which can be stressful if you allow it to be!) Deb was SO attentive to every detail. The vision I had for my wedding was perfectly executed, thanks to Deb! We couldn't have done it without her!! Cool, calm, and loving - thats Deb! If you are lucky enough to have Deb as your planner, then you are truly blessed!

mmediately noticed a large rip in the illusion neckline. I was already so stressed as is at that point that I basically went into a catatonic state. Within seconds, Debbie was applying body glue to my back & talking me off a ledge—all the while tending to the dozens of other day-of responsibilities on her plate. Her calming demeanor makes her perfect at what she does and I hate to even think about what I would have done had she not been there. Debbie was easily one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! With her around, you don't have to think twice about a single thing. She is worth her weight in gold & I will continue to refer Debbie to all my friends & family in the future! She’s honestly amazing, and is even doing my best friend’s wedding in a few months. Do not hesitate to book her immediately!

ized. Deborah knew what questions to ask and was always a step ahead. We threw a cocktail style reception and she managed the timeline so gracefully. It was amazing how she understood our vision and eased us into our decision making. From her sewing my bridesmaids dresses, to bringing us beer throughout the night, to her handling every vendor detail, everything she did was so helpful. Deborah made her self available 24/7 and was extremely easy to contact. She was kind and thoughtful regarding my family. Her personality is warm but also a lot of fun! I was never a girl that dreamed of my wedding day. I just wanted to throw an awesome party and marry my best friend. Throwing a DIY wedding is time consuming and stressful. All the anxiety and decision making wore me down, but Deborah made every bit of the day worth it. I was carefree and didn't stress one bit. I know we couldn't have done it without her and words cannot explain how happy we are with our wedding! Highly recommend!

the ultimate resource and kept things flowing smoothly. She is also such a kind and caring individual. Would highly recommend!

Becky is so sweet and is such a lovely person. My bridal party and parents were SO impressed with her. She helped organize the day two weeks before and was so attentive to making sure if I needed anything. Becky is so organized and took care of everything on my wedding day-making sure I wasn't stressed. Becky communicated with all my vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page, punctual, and planned out how Kevin and I wanted our day to be. Our day ran so smoothly and was perfect thanks to Becky. She is highly recommended by myself, my husband, and both of our families. We are so thankful for everything she did.

at every turn, organized, negotiating with vendors for me and absolutely indispensable the day of. She saved me waaaay more money than she cost me by working with vendors to get me the best prices possible. No detail of the wedding was off limits to ask for help with. She went above and beyond at every turn. Janet even created beautiful, affordable custom signage and decor for the venue. If you have any DIY elements to your day you NEED Janet. Even if you don’t, having her there running the show the day of meant that my husband and I could enjoy the day 100% stress free. She was also a favorite of both our families, giving them confidence we could actually pull it off! She ran our rehearsal and made sure everyone was happy and organized. Things go “wrong” at every wedding, and when they do or something or someone is off schedule you will be thanking your lucky stars you chose Janet and Deborah. She even got us money back from a vendor who didn’t meet all of their contract. You will not find a more personal experience. Janet is a friend my husband and I cherish. She truly cares about her couples and their lives. These are women who LOVE what they do and it shows. I can’t rave enough, especially about how reasonable their prices are for what they delivered at the end of my PERFECT wedding day. She saved me a bundle. Forever grateful to Janet Godfrey my wedding fairy godmother! <3

pton, that we were in expert hands. Deb helped us with every aspect of wedding planning from choosing vendors, organising and paying contracts, arranging local accommodation (particularly helpful as we had guests travelling from England) and even helping with gift registry issues. Moreover, Deb has a wonderfully calming personality which helped when the inevitable problems and challenges arose - a normal part of all weddings. There is no doubt in jmy mind that choosing Deb Minarik Events for my daughter’s wedding helped us plan a wedding that was within our budget, and one of the happiest days of our lives. I have no hesitation recommending Deborah. She’s the best!

my photographer, William Thomas photography, and had asked his opinion and recommended Deb. After emailing her and sitting down in person with her, she was beyond helpful with everything. Any question I had was answered and even questions I hadn't even asked myself were brought up. Questions I never would have thought of without her. Leading up to the day she helped my vendors stay on track and took so much of the work load off me. The day of my wedding, Oct 5 2018, she showed up at my house with itinerarys for everyone for that day. She even was so helpful with a bridesmaid needing a steamer for her dress and my sister who needed a new dress clasp. She was so helpful in setting everything up to be photgraphed by the photographer and just was on top of everything. Throughout the day she just made sure everything was right on track, always a step ahead of everyone so even If something was to go wrong she was on top of it to get it fixed. My husband and his party ended up getting screwed by their suit places and ties, vests and colors we're all missing and messed up and she was there to help my husband figure everything out so I didn't blow up. The day went so smoothly and organized and I know without her it wouldn't have been the same. She is worth every penny and I am so glad that I had her beside me all day. She is absolutely recommended for any upcoming brides!!!!!

e takes care of organizing the tips, any last minute hiccups, and helps everyone stay on schedule. Enjoy your day, hire her to take care of the rest!

not having the "traditional" wedding (we were having an Indian fusion wedding, with a twist) and because we were planning from out of town, that we didn't want to worry about anything on our wedding day. We hired Janet and the rest was history. Janet was professional, knowledgeable, and in a word, angelic! There was no task too great for her and she always seemed to be right where we needed her. On the day of our wedding, my bridesmaid and I had a choreographed dance to perform to "open" the reception; it was a little unusual for a bride to perform before her introduction, but then again I am not your traditional bride. Long story short, we needed to change out of our elaborate costumes before putting on our dresses for introductions- without messing our hair and makeup, in a timespan of about 5 minutes. I would have never thought that I would need an event planner for such a task, but in all honesty weddings are chaos and you just don't know what you will need or when on that big day. For myself, it was Janet coming to the rescue with extra hands (thank you for unknotting my halter top!), plenty of bobby pins, makeup touch ups, and the ability to tie and drape an Indian dupatta! This story illustrates just one instance of Janet's "angelic" assistance in our time of need; be assured there were many more- like when the MC started playing techno at our cocktail hour, haha. In the end, my husband and I had our regrets, choices we would have made differently, like say our Limo driver- who was an hour late, but like any Bride and Groom, we had our hands full and could only do so much, which is why we had absolutely no regrets about hiring Janet of Deborah Minarik Events. In fact, we are both in agreement that Janet was our best money spent! Thank you Janet for ensuring that our day was perfect despite less than perfect conditions.

exceptional character. We primarily worked with Jenna for the day-of, and both she and Deborah were on top of every little detail. My dad is handicapped and as the bride I wanted to be sure she paid special attention to his needs, and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a clear plan to make our day the most beautiful day of my entire life. I owe this to both Deborah and Jenna, and would highly recommend their work to any bride and groom looking for not only an exceptionally organized, detail oriented planner, but also incredible people that you will feel care about your needs and considerations throughout the whole process. As a project manager myself, I can honestly say, I could not have been in better hands!!!!

dn’t be necessary. When we first met Deborah, We knew that wasn’t true. I had told her the craziness of my families and everything about the venue, and she just understood everything. She immediately felt like a friend. Deborah helped with any questions I had the whole time, and that’s just before the wedding. The day of, she was my superhero. She helped anyone who asked or didn’t ask, she had back ups for anything we could need, she came in the room ready to make this day ours, and did everything in her power to make it about us. For that, we’ll always be grateful. We can’t thank you enough Deborah. We are so grateful for al you’ve done and so happy we gained a friend in all this craziness . Love, The Herreras

e of every detail and really made the day stress free. We had and incredible time at our wedding and really owe it to Deb! We cannot say enough good things or recommend Deb enough!

e of every detail and really made the day stress free. We had and incredible time at our wedding and really owe it to Deb! We cannot say enough good things or recommend Deb enough!

king with Jenna for day-of coordination - both Deb & Jenna were available for questions in the year leading up to the wedding. In the ~2 month period beforehand, Jenna and I worked closely together to develop a day-of schedule, confirm timelines with vendors, and work out all of the last minute details. While I consider myself extremely organized and planned most of the details myself, I didn't realize how much I would need Jenna's help in the preparation for the wedding and especially on the day of. She was available for all of my small, sometimes silly questions and made sure that I didn't have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day. Hiring Jenna to help with coordination was worth every penny.