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Magdalena Events & Design is a full service event planning & design company in New England, the Berkshires and Hudson Valley that specializes in unique weddings and personal events. Our services include wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties, anniversaries as well as birthday parties, baby showers, reunions, holiday or cocktail parties for any occasion. Our central location is the Berkshires, but we are happy to travel anywhere.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelorette Party
- Bridal Luncheon
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I never write reviews but I need to for Magda. She was absolutely incredible and words can’t say enough. From the start she was calm, patient, organized, personable, knowledgeable, so nice, and the list goes on and on. There had to be hundreds of emails going back and forth throughout the year and she always responded in 24 hours or less to each and every one. I never had to chase her or ask questions twice. I ALWAYS felt like she was on top of everything. The process was actually fun because I never felt rushed or pressured by her. Fast forward to the day of our wedding - IT WAS A DAY I WILL NEVER FORGET. There were a lot of moving parts in my wedding and they all ran so smoothly. She always had a smile on her face and was there with everything and anything myself or a family member needed.
I could fully enjoy the day because she had it completely under control. She is a true professional in what she does. I wish I could have more big events in my life to work with her again. I can’t stress this enough that she is worth every penny. Thank you so much Magda for everything - you and your team were such a big part of my day and I could have never had the wedding I had without you
I connected with Magdalena after coming across our dream caterers. We were in the process of re-planning our wedding due to COVID and were on a very tight timeline- 2-3 months! To say that Magdalena and Arielle helped us pull off our dream wedding is an understatement. They quickly became our rocks. Magdalena's calm, professional, friendly, and caring demeanor became one of the highlights of our planning process and our wedding day. She took what I thought was my nebulous vision of an elegant yet rustic affair and made it come to life in a way I could have never imagined. I had full trust in her and her creative process and I am so happy I did.
To this day, my new wife still talks about our "super hero" Magda and how we will absolutely be using her the next time we plan an event of any kind. If you are lucky enough to have the chance to hire Magdalena, you will not regret choosing her for a second.
Magdalena actually planned two weddings for us: our original June 2020 celebration with 130 guests and, ultimately, our intimate COVID wedding on the same date at a new venue with 99% of guests on Zoom. In a nutshell, Magdalena made our Plan B feel like the wedding of our dreams. She connected us at the outset with a fabulous team of vendors who, like her, were amazing, flexible and supportive as partners through it all, plus a joy to work with. We can't recommend Magda highly enough, especially if you're looking for someone with experience thoughtfully planning socially distant weddings and/or weddings with a Zoom component.
Where to begin with Mag... There's too much to say!! I've had the pleasure of working with Mag and her team multiple times now, and she is a videographer's dream. Incredibly organized, has an excellent eye for design and detail, is on top of everything and lets you know exactly when the important events are happening so you don't miss anything! Magdalena is so sweet and polite and goes about the day just as such. She never gets flustered, and even in times of craziness, she is always so calm and collected.
As a videographer, working with planners and a planning team such as Magdalena and her crew, it makes the day SO much easier and so much more smooth. I can't wait to work with her again. PLEASE hire her!!
I had the pleasure of working with Magdalena at a wedding recently. As a DJ (VOX DJs) I work with many different coordinators, all with different styles of running things. Magdalena was extremely easy and fun to work with! Very organized and detailed oriented which was key for me. She also took many of my suggestions and thoughts for the event as well which is always fantastic!
I can't wait to work with her and her team again!
Magdalena was absolutely the best we could wish for in a wedding planner. Not only did she come with great ideas for our wedding weekend but executed everything flawlessly. She always was on top of things and never ever seemed to get tired of our endless questions (and changes). She took a real honest interest in making our wedding weekend a very special event for us and for our guests. Even when she was working on other events we always had the feeling that we were the only ones she would care for. Selection and coordination with vendors, taking care of all the "little" things along the way, coordinating with guests and everyone onsite during the weekend...thanks to her, there was not a single flaw along the way. Decorations during Friday night rehearsal party and even more so during the wedding were spot on matching our ideas and vision. Every guest was highly impressed how she ran everything. We recommend her highly and would hire her again in a heartbeat!!!
Magda is an extremely talented and professional wedding planner! We worked with her for over a year and a half, and she was amazing from start to finish. We wanted to have a backyard wedding at a private family home, so we needed to bring everything in and didn’t know where to start. Magda had a wealth of local knowledge and connections, recommended amazing vendors that aligned with our preferences/style, advised on design elements and timeline, and coordinated all details for rentals, alcohol orders, etc. Throughout the process, Magda was responsive in answering questions and providing advice, including on elements of the planning that were beyond her scope. During the wedding week, Magda coordinated all the vendors and set-up, kept events on-track, and managed everything behind the scenes seamlessly. Her strong reputation and relationships helped her build an effective team of vendors on the day. It was truly our dream wedding, and Magda played a critical role in making it happen!
We used Magdalena as our wedding planner. She was great. She was not only on top of things and helped make sure we kept in our budget but she was also very friendly! She totally got my wedding vision and she had great vendors to suggest! The wedding was beautiful thanks to her! Exactly what I wanted!
Would recommend whole-heartedly. A hands on dynamo with a wealth of practical wisdom about weddings. Extremely knowledgeable about vendor standards and costs (what should be expected, what’s nonsense), and when and how to get things done. Very reassuring to have involved at the event - always a step ahead and in the know.
Magdalena was the planner for our wedding in the Hudson Valley in May 2019, and -- thanks to her -- the event was incredibly memorable, special, and executed perfectly. We went back and forth at the beginning of our process as to whether we needed a wedding planner, and are so unbelievably happy that we not only decided to go with one -- but specifically that we went with Magdalena.
Here's why: Magdalena conducted numerous site visits to understand the venue (a private home where she'd never worked), and to map out exactly how the day and night would flow; she recommended almost every outside vendor that we ended up booking, and created a team who made everything seamless; she kept us to schedule and made logistical decisions genuinely fun and enjoyable; and, on the day and night of the wedding, she was somehow both carefree but also extremely diligent in terms of moving things along, making us aware of anything we needed to know, and putting together a beautiful evening. Her name is synonymous in the Hudson Valley (as well as in the Berkshires) with extremely high-quality, yet somehow low-stress weddings and events, and everyone we worked with mentioned how Magdalena has a shining reputation and executes everything she touches so incredibly well. We can't agree with them more.
And still, we feel that our event was unique to us, and full of little moments that we'll remember forever because they reflected our personality. Magdalena knows exactly how to put together the big picture (with so many moving parts) without sacrificing the little details that couples invest their time in and care about deeply, and that's what makes her so phenomenal. She creates the types of weddings that look and genuinely feel like a personalized fairy-tale that couples escape to for the rest of their lives together.
From start to finish, Magdalena was a dream to work with. She allowed us to design a custom planning services package that fit our needs – we didn’t need a full planner, but she was able to provide some flexible support throughout our wedding planning process, which made her an incredible value. She instantly “got” our vision for the day and helped us make it a reality, both by working with vendors and providing design elements from her own inventory. It turned out exactly as we were hoping for – maybe better. Magdalena is also a very calming presence: she is confident about finding solutions, reassuring when problems arise, and able to handle crises independently. She’s extremely professional and had all the details on lockdown throughout the process. At the same time, she is fun to work with and excited to be doing something that she clearly loves. Our wedding day was beautiful and largely stress-free (except for nerves), and a lot of the credit goes to Magdalena for that. Thank you so much!
I found Magdalena on a potential venue's recommended vendor list & fell in love with her aesthetic immediately.
Magdalena is very calm, but always smiling, and there are times where she'll let you do most of the talking, but she'll be processing every single detail, and you won't need to mention it twice.
We had about 5 months to plan at the Wheatleigh, and not being from the area, Magdalena was extremely beneficial in connecting us with all of the best vendors & resources on a relatively short timeline.
She comes up with great solutions when unplanned events occur & really knows how to bring a vision to life! Every little custom detail that we wanted, she was able to execute - monogram napkins, limoncello escort bottles, sparkler send-off, floor seating setup... you name it, she did it!
It was a true true pleasure to work with Magdalena & we happily recommend her to anyone looking to plan a wedding in the area!
Magdalena is a wonderful person and a fantastic planner.
We started working with Magdalena about two years out from our wedding. From the beginning she kept us organized and helped us navigate bumps along the way. She had wonderful ideas and contributions while allowing us to be creative and keep things personalized. She helped us achieve the most magical wedding day we could have imagined. Magdalena gave us fabulous vendor recommendations and did a beautiful job with design and feel of our wedding. On the day of, she did such a wonderful job tying all of the details together, keeping our large wedding party and families organized and happy. Everyone remarked on what a wonderful job she did. We hired Magdalena as a month of planner but she was oh so much more. She went above and beyond her planner duties and in addition she truly became a friend. We can't thank her enough! If you are planning a wedding in the Berkshires or in the Hudson Valley, hire her! She will be an invaluable planner and make all of your wedding dreams come true. Thank you so much for everything, Eleni and Angelo
Magdalena was our wedding planner for our mid September wedding and we were so happy with her services! She was calm, professional and extremely knowledgeable. On the weekend of the wedding, she went above and beyond with everything. She was there to help me with anything before I even asked. I'd highly recommend her to any bride to be!
I don't really know where to begin. Magda has become our best friend this last few months and my wife and I really will miss our weekly phone calls with her.
I can say with absolute certainty - our wedding would not have been the day it was with out her. The attention to detail and professionalism coupled with her amazing warmth and friendly personality made it an absolute joy to work together. She handled difficult venders with class and never let it get our spirits down, she even became a master seamstress when my wife had a lil dress issue on the big day.
Right before our wedding the weather decided that it really didn't care for any of the plans we had made together. Not to let a little rain dampen our spirits though, Magda turned our would be summer lake-side wedding into the most magical barn ceremony the world has ever seen. We still have no idea how you managed to do all of this in a day, on your own, while keeping us so relaxed and happy! We wouldn't have changed it for the world... it was better than perfect.
So in short, If you would like a beautiful, magical, fun, stress free wedding and a new best friend to boot, Magdalena is the planner for you!
If there were more stars to give, we would certainly do so! Magdalena is the ultimate professional and a real pleasure to work with. As our 'month of' wedding planner we couldn't have asked for more. Call her, you will def not be disappointed....she's the best!
Magdalena Events coordinated our 5/15/18 wedding at The Albra Room in LIC, QUEENS.
I knew I wanted a pro to help but my then fiancé didn’t quite get why. Midway into our month with her he said, “I am so glad we have Magda!” From our 1st Skype meeting with her we knew Magda was a perfect match. We both agreed that she was detailed oriented, organized and SO GENUINELY PLEASANT! Exactly who we wanted to bring on board! Good energy is a MUST! Magdalena did everything she said she would do and....(here’s the part when your event coordinator can make or break)...then some. T storms were expected and nobody’s got time for “it’s good luck”! We need umbrellas and a plan B! Magdalena had both! Right down to our tiny details.
Our venue was both indoor/outdoor intimate and she managed to arrange the furniture and vendors in such a way, keeping the laid back lounge space that we wanted while still having room to dance and mingle. It was perfect!! PERFECT!
Magda knew the vibe we were going for so I trusted her to add a personal touch anywhere needed. We LOVED all of the details we discovered throughout the night. And to end the evening, Magda and Kathryn took care of closing the night and wrapping up so that we could leave without a worry. I need more Magda in my life!!
** the rhinestones on my shoes were catching on the lace dress, making it impossible to walk. Magda swooped in with a sew kit and tulle to make an invisible shield! Kathryn, saved the dance by fixing my bustle!
I literally could go on about the two of them!! An incredible team.
I worked with Magdalena a few weeks ago. When she first contacted me , I looked online to find her company and sites that rate businesses. She had 5 stars at every site I found. That I have never seen before.
After working with her I realize why she gets all 5 star ratings. Friendly , a total pro with attention to all details.
A seamless event
Magda planned our wedding this past Labor Day in the Berkshires. She was basically perfect! We live in CA, and she was great at helping us with everything - place, food, photos, rehearsal dinner, wine. And, when it rained on our wedding day, she was calm, cool and changed direction on a dime. It was the best party we have ever had - and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Magda made it happen. You will not go wrong with her!
Hiring Magdalena was by far, the greatest decision we made when planning our wedding. Magdalena was incredible, she handled more than we expected and was so polite and courteous not only on our special day, but every moment leading up to it and thereafter. You will not be disappointed if you choose to use Magdalena's services, I can guarantee that. Thank you so much for all you did for us Magdalena, you were such an instrumental part in making our day as perfect as it was! Your kindness and hard work will never be forgotten.
Magdalena Events is a fantastic wedding planning company! Magdalena is smart, friendly, helpful, and creative. She helped us with month-of and day-of coordinating which was SO helpful. Even before the month-of period, Magdalena answered questions for us, gave us ideas, and was generally available as a sounding board. She honestly went above and beyond compared to what her contract called for. Would definitely recommend.
Our daughter had the wedding of her dreams and Magdalena was invaluable in making sure that happened. Her calmness, insight and experience provided us with the utmost confidence that every little detail would get the attention it deserved. Magdalena and her assistant Kathryn were professional and tireless leading up the wedding day, and beyond essential the actual day of the wedding. Our guests used words like "magical" and "fairytale" when describing their experience at our girls wedding. What a pleasure to work with Magdalen and even more pleasurable to get to know her.
Magdalena was probably the most important person we hired for our wedding. We had a long engagement, close to 2 years, and Magda was there every step of the way with creative design ideas, budget saving strategies, and overall planning organization. Her responsiveness, patience, work ethic is unmatched and I truly believe that without her as part of our big day it would not have been half as successful. She has a great way staying calm under pressure and worked so seamlessly with the other vendors we hired. She helped us plan and execute our rehearsal dinner/welcome party and our wedding. Not only did she help with all of the lead up planning but she was also onsite before anyone else and didn't leave until way after we did and the events were over (we're talking almost 2-3am). Her work ethic and attention to detail really stood out and separated her from other vendors we worked with during our wedding planning process. Working with Magda I never once felt like we were bothering her or overstepping (even after the 100th email we sent her way). She really felt like part of our team and went the extra mile (multiple venue site visits, multiple rental company showroom visits, attended our tasting, provided us with design ideas etc). Beyond being absolutely fabulous at what she does, we really loved working with her as a person. You can tell she genuinely cares about us as people and we never once felt like just another couple she's planning a wedding for. We absolutely loved working with Magdalena and would hire her again in a heartbeat! We can't recommend her enough and trust us when we say it'll be the best decision you make for your wedding! xo Adrianne and Chris
We can't rave enough about Magdalena. She was very responsive from start to finish, organized, a great source of referrals, pleasant, kind and down to earth. We had a lot of moving parts for this wedding weekend and she helped us prepare. At the end of the weekend everything was put away neatly and methodically. Love her!!!
It would be impossible for me to truly sum up all of the wonderful things about Magdalena and her work in 3500 characters. I keep telling people who ask how our wedding went that it was literally like someone took my wedding dream, ripped it out of my head, and threw it in a field. That really isn’t an over exaggeration, and it is in such a large part thanks Magdalena and all of her wonderful recommendations.
She put us both myself and my husband at such an incredible level of ease throughout the entire process and TURST me, once you go through the wedding process you will understand how incredibly meaningful and important that is. I can confidently say that had she not been on our team, our wedding would not have happened as seamlessly and magically as it did. The day after the wedding everyone was raving about how amazing, helpful, kind she was.
I am so lucky to have been given the opportunity to know and work with her and it is an experience I won’t soon forget. Her kindness, positive attitude, and work ethic, are so genuine and I hope we have the opportunity to work with her again in the future!
I can't say enough positive things about working with Magdalena. She is so, so good at her job. My husband started grad school and I started a new job the same month as our wedding, it was insane timing, but Magda kept us calm and kept our wedding organized. It was such a beautiful event, and it really happened with such little stress. She is an incredibly effective communicator. She was so good at making sure we knew what we needed to do and what she would just take care of. There have only been a few times in my life when I've met somebody so well suited for her job. And it is an incredibly challenging job. I have said so many times that hiring her was the most cost effective thing we did.
Magdalena was the reason our wedding went off without a hitch. She ensured I did not have to worry about anything on the day which is exactly what I wanted. On top of her fantastic organizational skills to make everything magically happen on the day of our wedding, Magdalena has a great eye for design and everything looked absolutely beautiful. She would make great suggestions, advise on how best to do certain things based on experience as well as hook us up with vendors who were all really great too. Magdalena was responsive and easy to work with from day 1 and was the perfect calming influence that is essential with all the wedding craziness. Can’t recommend her enough!
Magdalena was really a godsend. She is incredibly organized, has impeccable taste, and most of all, she is a really great listener. My mother and I have VERY different taste (my mother was looking for a more traditional, but very elegant ceremony, while my husband and I were seeking a low-key, rustic vibe). Magdalena was somehow able to fulfill expectations on all sides, and was just an incredibly pleasant person to work with. On top of all the planned coordination activities, our wedding venue fired their on-site manager the month of our wedding- Magdalena was able to step-in and make sure that everything went smoothly! I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Magdalena for any bride.
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