Rita Ellis Events

She graciously helped us incorporate some crazy ideas we had, like including our rescued pet duck in our ceremony, and nurtured last minute panic regarding tenting our ceremony due to weather. She not only supported me, as the bride, but she was there for my family and friends as well. She welcomed all my outreach, night and day, with what felt like a warm hug! She is the only reason that I was able to have the stress free day I dreamed of. She took care of the few things that came up day of in her calm but very impactful way. Her industry knowledge, particularly related to the East End, be it about trends or other vendors, was a brides dream. Our Quogue wedding would not have been the same without her. From the bottom of my heart, infinite thank yous! With love, The Morgan’s

steady presence we didn’t even know we needed—always kind, always professional, and always one step ahead. Rita made herself constantly available during the planning process, and even helped us coordinate support for our rehearsal dinner—something that took a surprising amount of work behind the scenes. No matter what popped up, she handled it with grace and efficiency, including our caterer arriving significantly late on the wedding day. While we were trying to stay focused on the moment, Rita was quietly and calmly keeping everything on track behind the scenes. What stood out the most is that Rita made us feel like we had a friend by our side—someone who genuinely cared about us and our day—but she never lost her sense of professionalism. She was thoughtful, respectful, and warm throughout the entire process. Out of all our vendors, Rita was the only one whose rates felt like they were far below the value she provided - her help was INVALUABLE. We felt incredibly lucky to have found her, and would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone planning a wedding. Thank you, Rita, for helping make our day seamless, beautiful, and so full of joy.

ergy that immediately put us at ease. It was clear from the start that she is a true professional with a passion for what she does. Rita handled every detail with grace and precision—from managing vendor arrivals to ensuring our timeline stayed perfectly on track. She was always one step ahead, anticipating needs we hadn’t even considered and solving issues before they could become problems. Because of her, we were able to be fully present and truly enjoy every moment of our day. If you’re getting married and want to actually enjoy your wedding without being bogged down by the logistics, hire Rita. She is organized, kind, attentive, and completely unflappable. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Rita, for helping make our wedding day truly unforgettable. — Mariagrazia & Anthony Ghoubrial

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o 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!

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!

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.

dable 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!

ful 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!

ails, 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.

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. ❤️

one 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!!!

otal 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!

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.