Lifestyle Maven Events

d break my budget. All of our guests commented on how beautiful and well organized our event was and that is a reflection of Alison and her team. Only negative is that it's all over :(. Hire them , you won't regret it!

absolutely perfect and the entire event went off without a hitch! Alison thought of everything beforehand and made sure we were totally prepared in advance. I couldn't have imagined a better planning experience or a more perfect day. I would recommend Alison to anyone - she is organized, professional, responsive and has a great eye!! Thank you Alison!!

k her enough for helping orchestrate our special day. From the Starbucks in the morning to carrying all of our personal items from the Foundry to our hotel room in the late hours of the night, I can say not a detail was missed on our wedding day. Thank you again for everything Alison, you are a ROCKSTAR!

helped to make the event run seamlessly. We were probably frustrating clients to work with and delegated more decisions to Alison than most clients. She has excellent taste and we are grateful for how she made our vague ideas come to life.

lp with logistics to make sure our wedding day was relaxing and fun. We got so much more! For a month leading up to the day, Alison was communicative and available to us. She helped guide us to affordable vendors, encouraged personal touches, and made sure things went smoothly on the actual day. Though there were a few challenges, they were quickly resolved and we never stopped smiling. Alison worked closely with our venue and everything was set up beautifully, exactly to our vision, done so with care and thoughtfulness. Alison is a bright star and we were grateful to have her calm and enthusiastic energy with us on our big day!

arty preparations, to the ceremony, to the marvelous reception at the Zoo, everything was perfection! Alison orchestrated every movement and detail from beginning to end inspiring confidence in all of us, and yet she did it with such finesse that everything felt seamless. So many of our guests remarked on how happy they were to have been invited to such a unique, beautiful and well-coordinated wedding. One noted that not a detail was missed! I can't say enough about Alison's talent. She brought my daughter and son-in-law's dream to marvelous fruition! Thank you Alison!

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, especially all of the little details that Alison had suggested. Even random zoo-goers who were at the zoo during set-up commented on how beautiful the tent looked. The Central Park Zoo is a raw space venue and planning a wedding there involves a lot of moving parts and time, and my husband and I are both lawyers with very little extra time on our hands. Alison understood our vision from the beginning and gave awesome vendor and design suggestions that dramatically cut down the amount of time we needed to spend on planning the wedding. She also coordinated all of the details so that we could just focus on the bigger picture and enjoy our wedding. I actually was able to pull back from the planning process and fully enjoy our wedding day because I was beyond confident that Alison and her team had everything covered. We had our absolute dream wedding and it would not have been possible for us to make it happen without Alison. I will probably want to edit this review a million times as I think of more wonderful things to say about Alison, but for now I will just say that you should ABSOLUTELY hire her, she and her team are INCREDIBLE!! Alison and team, we can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make our big day so special and wonderful!!

The Park Savoy. We are full-time nurses with inflexible schedules. Alison was accommodating, patient & kind. She is creative and innovative. She pays attention to detail and never deviated from what we wanted. Our vendor team was exceptional, and worked so well together. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us accomplish the wedding of our dreams. On our big day, I was not stressed for a single moment. Alison & her team handled everything professionally & with grace. We were blown away by how smoothly things went. Our friends & family had a blast. We appreciate you more than words can say. I have already recommended Alison to my newly engaged friends. Also, to anyone looking for/considering hiring a wedding planner. You will not regret it! We love you, Alison!

realize a vision that exceeded all our expectations. Simply stunning. Same thing for my hair! When I was floundering at the very last minute over stylists, Alison swooped in and sent me straight to the most wonderful salon and they made a miracle of scheduling and styling happen and it all worked out beautifully. She knows the vendors and the business and how to get things done! Alison pushed me in the right direction when I was reluctant with the little touches that made a big impact -- adding taller centerpieces (where I only wanted shorter), having printed menus, colored napkins, etc -- she has a great sense of what will look good and make for a smashing party and really led me towards amazing decisions all around. Sometimes throughout the planning process I wished she would be responsive beyond weekdays 9-5. And I must say in general I often felt frustrated by the communication style. But on the big day Alison was a wonderful calming presence. She immediately had a solution to the soot stain on my dress when I arrived at the venue! Her staff was very nice. She played an enormous role in giving me and my husband the most gorgeous wedding, and I felt pretty stress free, relaxed and beautiful. She definitely brought the warm, excited, supportive and laid back spirit I gravitated towards when we met, and I'm so appreciative!

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also liked that she had experience with a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony which I wanted to incorporate into my own reception. Overall, she helped us plan the wedding reception we envisioned and made the planning much more manageable given our work hours. We kept telling her we would be low-key but the more ideas she gave us, the more preferences we had! Alison and her team helped create a wonderful reception that several guests mentioned feeling like they were transported to another country and era and they forgot they were in NYC. While we had our own choice for band,DJ and photographer, Alison was responsible for the other vendors which were amazing (hair/makeup, caterer, cake!!, flowers, furniture). All of them were easy to work with and personable. Alison did a great job in setting up the appts with the vendors after finding out everyones' availability. If there was a suggestion or vendor that didn't fit my taste, you didn't feel uncomfortable saying no or letting Alison and her team know that wasn't what you wanted. (seems like a petty thing, but it IS important to know you don't feel pressured to do something you don't want). More importantly, she handled the frustrations we had well. It is very hard for us to answer calls and email is sometimes not enough to figure out the finer details esp when time gets closer to the actual event date, so I always felt a day behind in making decisions and that lead to a series of frustrations. She handled them well and reminded me or offered solutions to try and take care of the issues if I didn't have time. We had a couple of scheduling glitches on day of (ie. hired car broke down en route to pick us up), but she handled it and we only knew after it was rectified. In fact, we had a hotel issue at our block rate hotel, which I was set to ignore after checking out, but she actually notified the management about it after our wedding and the hotel contacted me after to get more information. I wasn't expecting this at all but it definitely helped me give feedback to the hotel for their improvement. Overall, I would recommend Alison and her team to help create the wedding you want. We have great memories of our wedding day !!! Thank you to Alison and her team.

all the parts were assembled by Alison. She recommended the majority of my vendors, who were all extraordinary. She also helped me decipher contracts and made suggestions to help me improve them or include things I didn’t think of. Her experience and connections were definitely integral and invaluable in making my perfect day come to life. It was also nice on the day of to not have to worry about much.

at I loved were things Alison provided for us. My husband and I are very picky people, and Alison is a very tasteful and thoughtful planner. She was super patient, always gave multiple options, and really delivered. The entire team at Lifestyle Maven Events provide the same high standard service. If you have second thoughts about Alison- don't. She has the best relationships with other vendors at very good prices, and will make your wedding everything you want and MORE!!

amazing job recommending my florist, and other items i can’t thank her enough. Our day was so amazing it went off without a hitch . Justina was also amazing on the day of. She was very professional and made sure all the vendors set up and ran smoothly. They assured me I had nothing to worry about and that was 100% true. If your looking for a great planner, Alison is the person to hire for perfect wedding.

son of the year (October) and she was available and attentive. Leading up to the wedding we had a lot of help from my bridesmaids as far as establishing a solid decorative direction which was pretty last minute and Alison and her team didn't blink twice in rolling with it. They set up our venue space (a working distillery) day of perfectly. The venue had to flip from ceremony to reception quickly and while guests were in the space and she and her team made this transition seamlessly. Trust me, you need someone to help remember all the little things and to run the show without you noticing! This is the best part of having a planner. She brought us food, made sure we ate, made sure we avoided get stuck talking to people we didn't want to for too long (this is key), and orchestrated the whole affair beautifully. We even got some time to take a moment together and look out into our wedding and it was really magical. Thanks so much for making every detail perfect and for working with our somewhat unorthodox wedding. I can't recommend Alison and her team more!

er better then we could have imagined! Highly recommend!

Alison was extremely valuable throughout the end of the planning process (we hired her for month-of and day-of coordination). Leading up to our wedding Alison made sure I wasn't overlooking anything (which I was!), had wonderful recommendations for last minute vendors, served as a sounding board for various ideas, answered all of my random last minute questions, and much more. Alison took the time to meet with me prior to the wedding, run our rehearsal dinner, and was also there for a long period of time on our wedding day. So many little issues came up the day of our wedding and Alison and her team handled them all seamlessly. They made sure my husband and I weren't worried about anything. I have nothing but fond memories of our day and it's largely because we hired Alison and her team. In addition, Alison is very kind and genuine. From the first time I met her It felt like she was a good friend. One example of how Alison goes above and beyond is that I had gotten mud on my feet while taking pictures (our wedding was at a botanical garden) and Alison offered for me to wipe them on her dress. That's the type of person Alison is-she'd do anything for her clients. Thank you, Alison and team for helping us out so much and making our day so special!

g us sane and in check. From the very beginning, I expressed my concerns relating to the quick turnaround from the wedding event before mine (an 11AM-5PM wedding) to me walking down the aisle at 6:30PM. Somehow, she was able to orchestrate all the moving parts with my vendors to make sure we stuck to our timeline without feeling rushed! More importantly, Alison was able to keep me in check ( I am a big procrastinator), whenever I had to make decisions relating to wedding invitations, rentals, or even design elements! Alison, you were a huge help and you truly allowed me to hand over the reins of my wedding day to you without a hitch!

g. Alison was away during our actually wedding, but she helped plan and communicate everything - down to the minute across an array of vendors. Alanna was the lead on our day of and she NAILED it. She is calm, organized, and really knows her stuff. She helped managed problems as they came up - including a torrential downpour and uninvited guests, packed everything up for us at the end of the night, fixed my hair, packed us cake, SHE IS AMAZING I could go one forever. Annalise (hope I'm spelling correctly) was also there assisting and she is equally amazing. Anything you asked her for she just whipped out (most times, right out of her pocket). She kept us on time with everything and such a gem of a person. Hire these ladies - it will literally be the best (and reasonable) money spent on your wedding - even though their services are truly priceless.

dles all situations with grace and solved problems that I didn't forsee! Her assistant even completely reworked floral pieces that came out terrible for my groomswomen, without worrying me and got them ready in time for photos! She has superior organizational skills and great resources. We needed help loading in and out the space (very DIY wedding) and she organized it all, found the people, ran the call and made sure we got everything ready in time and out without being charged extra for staying to late past the event! She met up with before the event and really made me feel assured that everything would turn out great, and she really did a phenomenal job at it! Thank you so much for everything! The day was truly amazing!

t. The decor was absolutely phenomenal and the entire event ran like a well-oiled machine. Even when there was an unexpected hiccup, Alison handled it with such grace and quick-thinking. I couldn't have imagined a better planning experience or more beautiful day. I'm recommending her to all my engaged friends. Thank you Alison!

r for only a few hours, Alison checked in often, offered cheerleading and advice, and followed up quickly and thoroughly on any 'to do' items. While unpacking the boxes after the wedding, I noticed a couple of small items were not enclosed. Even though they'd been paid in full and could easily have said 'oh well, sorry', Alison and her associate Alana followed up with the venue, the hotel, Uber, etc. until the items were located - Alana hand delivered the items to me at my office - and Alison sent me a personal apology and a gift card for my troubles. If you need help managing any or all parts of your wedding day, I can't recommend LME enough. Good luck, and call Alison!

really wanted to have. She was extremely flexible with our slightly less than traditional approach and always gave us good advice. She has a large network of suppliers and contacts and made sure they all worked well together on the day. We would highly recommend Alison to anyone considering hiring a wedding planner!

great as she would email and visit venues for us as well as send videos and photos. We definitely recommend Alison as a partial planning and day off planner! She reached out to all our vendors and created a timeline that got sent out to everyone. She also helped us find an affordable DJ who ended up being a crowd favorite. We can say that our wedding day was the best day of our lives and we couldn't have done it without Alison!

y enjoy ourselves. Alison and Alana from LME were great and exactly what we were looking for in our day-of-coordinators. They were very easy to work with and unlike many other vendors we talked to, very accommodating to our needs. They were able to customize and tailor their services to exactly what we were looking for and didn't try to overburden or oversell us on services we didn't need. Before the event, they provided simple and clearly organized summary of everything the bride and I had planned for and made sure we didn't forget about any last minute details. Alana did a great job of managing during the event and made sure everything went very smoothly. All of our vendors were where they needed to be, when they needed to be, and they all left happy at the end of the night. Alana also made sure that our families and ourselves were taken care of, which was definitely above and beyond the call of duty in our eyes. Lifestyle Maven Events ended up being exactly what we needed to get us across the finish line. They were great team players, and adapted well to our expectations and needs. They seamlessly took over the planning efforts the bride and I had put into the event beforehand and made sure the night went they way we hoped for and without a hitch! Couldn't have done it without them!

nergy whether your event is lavish or relatively simple. To be honest, I was skeptical about spending money on a coordinator since our wedding was fairly simple (or so I thought), but I am happy to report that I was wrong! Before the wedding Alison was prompt and efficient, but still took the time to get to know us. She met us at our convenience. It was easy to get in touch with her. She was upfront about pricing, and using the Honeybook website to make payments was simple. Alison freely gave us her expert advice, suggestions and reassurances in our preparation meetings. At the rehearsal dinner, Alison was cool and poised when managing our huge wedding party of 30 people of all ages. Everyone loved her; even usually critical aunts came up to me to share how much they admired Alison’s ability to manage such a huge group. On the morning of the wedding we realized that we hadn’t quite planned how to get our alcohol to the venue and Alison solved it by hiring movers for a small fee and coordinating with my brothers. She informed me of the issue and made sure to check with me before spending any extra money - which was so professional. Once she got my OK, she handled it and I didn’t have to worry about it - priceless! Though out the big day, she was always right next to me when I needed her, but wasn’t at all intrusive. I don’t know how she did that. It felt like she was reading my mind! Especially when I overheated during the reception - Alison and her assistant instantly appeared with ice and a cool spray fan. She also kept an eye on my parents and older guests, keeping them cool and making sure they were comfortable which meant a lot to me. She made me feel like a princess with out being fussy. When I asked if we could move our sweetheart table closer to our guests, she made it happen immediately. She was flexible and able to problem solve easily. We forgot a bucket for the sparklers, but Alison found a simple and elegant solution to that - placing the sparklers into the lawn by the entrance, which looked awesome. When the older guests started to leave a bit earlier than we anticipated because it was so hot that evening (there was no air conditioning at our venue and there was a heat wave) Alison again seemed to read my mind and suggested that we light sparklers earlier so everyone could join in the fun. It felt natural and easy to adjust the plan - no drama. Alison was there to make sure that everyone was having a great time and was comfortable. Alison and her assistant stayed until the very end— she even drove us newlyweds along with bags of our stuff to our hotel nearby, which was above and beyond! We continue to get little tidbits from friends and family about how wonderful Alison was, including one mom who gratefully said that Alison had entertained some of the little children at the reception by hiding crayons around the room as a game. The whole day, Alison never lost her amazing smile and easy temperament. She made us feel like she really enjoyed the wedding, all the while coordinating between the caterer, DJ, venue and attending to whatever came up. Afterwards, Alison stayed in touch and sent us a sweet note/gift, which was so thoughtful. We wholeheartedly recommend Alison to anyone!

but rack up costs and prices, creating more stresses than necessary. I went against my friends' advice and called Alison for a meeting. Needless to say, I was blown away by her professionalism and eagerness to bring my vision to fruition. Alison is crafty and creative – she is hesitant to settle for the most expensive option, but rather uses her enterprising mind to save costs and mitigate your stresses as a bride whenever possible. She was realistic with our budget, and honoured it as well. Alison is now a great friend of mine and permanent fixture in my life. I would (and will!) recommend her to all of my engaged friends and family. Thank you so much Ali for everything!

for us to focus entirely on having a lovely and special time on our big day (instead of diluting parts of the romance and having to be scattered by making sure things go smoothly!). What more can one ask for on their wedding day? Our wedding was magical, which would not have been possible without Lifestyle Maven Events' assistance.

naging all aspects of the wedding including but limited to the time line, decor, catering, and music allowed for a beautifully executed wedding. I would without a doubt recommend Alison as the wedding coordinator for you special day.

iquely you, and Allison does an amazing job at that. Even if something arises that can potentially derail an event, you can count on Allison to handle them quickly and with great care, still giving your event classy, and putting your mind at ease.

thought would be just more aligned with my needs. With that said, it was a VERY tough decision. Alison is super sweet & organized. She is professional & pleasant, quick to reply to emails, great with suggestions, eager & dedicated, and as thorough as you would expect from a type A personality. She was even thoughtful enough to send a postcard after our initial meeting. With all these wonderful traits, I know any bride would be lucky to have her on their side! I would HIGHLY recommend her!

uty. I would most certainly recommend her services to anyone looking for personal attention, expert quality, and creativity all executed with the upmost level of professionalism.

g us of the special day ahead.We would totally use her again in the future.

cess. You won't be disappointed!

nd left it all to her very capable hands. She managed the impossible...to garner high praises from my family members some of which can be quite picky and exacting. I happen to be very type A personality and very detailed oriented and in Alison I found someone who far exceeded my high standards. In fact there were plenty of things that had she not thought of them I would have never remembered. Alison is a true professional and I would not hesitate to not only hire her again but to recommend her to anyone, including friends and family. She is truly a "maven" in her field.

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on top of new trends and alternative vendor options. For example, when it came to creating a modern & chic sweets table on a limited budget, she came up with great looking & tasting ideas for our table. She even personally picked up one of the items when we realized the supplier would not deliver it to the reception location, completely removing this stress from the wedding planning. Overall, I had an excellent experience with Alison and recommend her services without reservation.

what I needed to. Together with my fiancé and I, at the beginning, we came up with a vision. From there, she let her creativity run wild and often presented ideas and options at a time convenient to me even though I was traveling often and was sometimes hard to reach. She quickly understood the feel and flow of what I wanted my wedding day to have. With knowledge of venues, arrangements, and vendors she had what was needed and what I was too busy to discover on my own. She was present every step of the way and was able to improvise in ways that exceeded my expectations. Thankfully, you (hopefully) only have one wedding to plan in your lifetime. Make it easier for yourself with Lifestyle Maven Events.

in the event something like that happened. She helped our near disaster day be the best day ever!