Rita Ellis Events

There is no doubt that we would not have been able to organize the backyard wedding that we wanted without Rita. She is a meticulous planner, well-connected, friendly and willing to take on all types of requests. We wanted an endless cocktail style format event, had to bring in everything from port-a-potties to 20 pots of Costco hydrangeas, and needed guest transport coordinated to three different locations. Rita had creative ideas to handle all of it, and was also open to adapt to last-minute changes in plans. She was also able to connect us with a room block in the area that made it affordable for our guests to come into town. Furthermore, Rita made a point of being there the day before when the tent was set up and stayed at the house until the last vendors had packed up. All of our wedding party found her a delight to work with and had great things to say. If you are thinking about getting a wedding planner, Rita is your girl!

It's hard to know where to begin here because there are so few words that can express how incredible Rita is and how lucky we were to be able to work with her for our wedding. We got married at RGNY in Riverhead in August and hired Rita for the month-of planning package. Even though I had spent a ton of time booking the vendors and doing a lot of the details leading up to my time with Rita, I can unequivocally say that my wedding would not have been as smooth, easy, stress-free, or perfect without Rita (and her assistant Lindsey who is also incredible!). I remember the first time I spoke with Rita, I was deep in the throes of wedding planning and feeling incredibly stressed, and she got on the phone and was so calm and knowledgeable and helpful that I immediately felt calmer and more at ease. For the first time in the planning process, she made me feel like everything was going to be OK lol. When we started working with her about 4-5 weeks out from the wedding, she made us feel so tucked in before the wedding - she spoke with each of our vendors and handled all communication with them, offered us opinions/thoughts based on her first-hand experience that helped shape our final day, and managed every detail leading up to the wedding so that we didn't have to think about a thing. After the wedding, I realized that is what makes Rita so incredible at her job. She is so calm under pressure, so detail-oriented, and so knowledgeable about weddings and big events that she gives you the ability to just enjoy the moment without having to worry about a single detail. At my wedding, when literally ANYTHING went "wrong" (even though it was perfect and nothing was actually wrong), she was cool, calm, and collected. It felt like she had a magic touch, always knowing exactly what to do -- When my hair fell out; she was there to fix it, when Steve's boutonniere fell off; she had pins at the ready, when I asked her to set up a camera tripod 4 minutes before the ceremony; she took the tripod and made it happen without flinching. She just handled everything with grace and ease. Her attention to detail and your ability to think on your feet is incredible. She brought our vision to life in a way that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The day was flawless and she really made it possible for us to fully enjoy every single moment without a care in the world. We’ll forever be grateful for everything Rita did to make our day so special. She's a miracle worker!

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Rita. I hired her for her partial planning services and received so much more than that. Rita advocated on my behalf countless times to different vendors to make my dream a reality. I could really take a step back and enjoy wedding planning because I had Rita and her team on my side. As a type-A anxious person, Rita was able to find the perfect balance of allowing me control and being hands on throughout the process while alleviating so much of the larger burden I often place on myself. I felt comfortable and confident in her approach at all times. She walked me through every step of the way for my dream wedding, creating countless rain plans, seating arrangements, menu changes, late minute additions and even a few mishaps on the day of. She handled a major seating chart error by an outside vendor with ease on the day of and no one would have known a single thing went wrong. Her relationships with vendors speak for themselves and she was able to get me access to vendors that were previously unavailable to me without her support. You know you've hired an amazing planner when multiple people come up to you in the midst of the wedding to tell you how wonderful she is, working tirelessly in the June humidity to make sure everything was seamless. I am walking away from this experience with not just a wonderful wedding planning experience, but truly with a friend. I would recommend her to any and every bride out there without hesitation.

Rita was incredible to work with, she was the best decision we made for our big day. She was organized, detail oriented and easy to communicate with. Most importantly she was dependable and there whenever we needed her which turned out to be often as she navigated our outdoor wedding through an impending hurricane! We couldn’t have gotten through it without her and her team who somehow still managed to create the vision we dreamt of. Our guests had equally wonderful things to say about their professionalism. We couldn’t recommend hiring Rita more, you will be in great hands!

Rita and her team were something I could not live without during the wedding planning process and day of! Rita was very helpful, knowing many of the local vendors and offered helpful suggestions when needed! Rita is the sweetest person while also being such a boss and very willing to make your vision come to life for your special day in any way she can! Rita always went above and beyond and I'm so happy we chose her!

Rita was an absolute gem as our wedding coordinator. Her professionalism shone through in every interaction, and she was unwaveringly attentive to our needs and the smallest of details, making our day flawless. Her patience was a true virtue, guiding us with grace and kindness through the entire process. Rita’s warmth extended not only to us but to our families and friends, making everyone feel incredibly special. We’re immensely grateful for her expertise in making our day beyond memorable. We wholeheartedly recommend Rita to anyone seeking a coordinator who not only delivers but also cares deeply about making your special day truly exceptional.

Where do I even start? All month leading up to the day she delivered. She was the primary communicator to all our vendors when we got close which was the biggest relief for us. She was so easy to work with, compliments coming from my venue itself saying how accommodating she was and how well she worked with everyone. From timeline, small malfunctions, communication, understanding, personality, she had it all. I could not, could not have gotten through this day without her by my side. James as well could not stop talking about how helpful she was the entire day, she kept both our families on track. She truly cared about us and how perfect she wanted our day to be even with the rain in our way. She’s hardworking and ambitious. “She truly was a rockstar” -James - you will not be disappointed in hiring her services. DO IT. Thank you Rita for the BEST day and making it as less stressful as possible for us. ❤️

Rita was an absolute dream to work with!! I feel so lucky to have had the chance to work with her. She is knowledgeable and it is evident that she loves what she does! With one phone call I already felt so much better about the process of planning a wedding. I hired her as a partial planner and she went above and beyond to help me. She was someone that I could immediately trust and felt comfortable reaching out to if I had any questions or concerns. She really listened to and cared about what we envisioned and did everything she could to make sure that our wedding was perfect. I could not have asked for a more dedicated, kind, and hard working planner. It was truly a privilege to work with her. If get the opportunity to work with Rita, I can guarantee you will love her!!!

My wedding was three months ago and I still look back on the day and think “thank god I hired Rita”. I hired her for day of wedding planning and she is a star. Not only is Rita a total sweetheart, but she is so professional, organized, extremely well connected on the North Fork and just so impressive overall. I hate planning/organizing and she made the process so easy and stress free for me and my family leading up to the wedding day. She went above and beyond to make sure I had everything (I mean everything) I needed on my wedding day and seamlessly coordinated with my wedding party and vendors. I noticed that vendors love working with her so that was a huge plus too. She remembers all the details and never misses a beat (I told her I loved this specific type of sparkling wine and she made sure I had that specially waiting for me at the reception!). My husband and I were able to relax and actually enjoy our wedding day because of her. She was actually born to do this, could not recommend her enough. Thank you Rita for making our day so perfect and special!

Rita is absolutely amazing!!! Not only does she have a kind soul and fun personality, but also exudes nothing but professionalism and grace. She was our day of wedding coordinator and went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding was executed flawlessly. In the months leading up to the wedding, Rita always made herself available to answer questions, offer ideas, and craft a timeline of the wedding day. It was evident that Rita and her team worked hard to make our wedding one that we will never forget. The day ran so smoothly, it was actually unbelievable. She has an incredible attention to detail. Rita and her team set up the ceremony and reception details exactly as discussed, packed everything up at the end of the night, and graciously remembered everyone’s names from immediate family to the bridal party. Honestly, I cannot imagine what the day would have been like if Rita wasn’t there as our fearless leader. She eased so much of my stress and took pressure off of my mom and sisters so that they could also just socialize and enjoy the day. I trusted her and she delivered way more than I could have ever asked for. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her!!! Now, go hire Rita Ellis Events.