RS Event Co

“Every event tells a story…what will yours say?”

CT, NJ, NY - Will Travel

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Stress-free planning

Understanding the Couple's Vision

Professionalism and Attention to Detail

Where do I even begin. Not only is Raquel exceptional at her job, she's just an amazing person. Raquel was recommended to us as a day of coordinator by our photographer and upon first meeting her, I was instantly impressed. She made me and my now husband feel like we could truly trust her with one of the most important days of our lives. Raquel is extremely organized, asks vendors all the questions you don't think to ask, and is always a text away. We met with her each month for a check-in starting a few months out from the wedding which was so helpful with knowing what to do next and staying on track. She also came to our tastings with us as well as a tour of our venue. On our wedding date, we were scheduled to have a Nor'easter. Raquel helped keep everyone in my family calm, reached out to vendors to confirm we were all set without me even asking, answered texts from both my mom and mother in law directly and always offered reassurance. She kept us in our little bubble the week before, which is so thoughtful. She also created separate, detailed timelines for us, vendors, and our bridal party so everyone was on the same page. On the day of the wedding, she was there whenever either of us needed her - whether it was using eyelash glue to make sure my necklace didn't move, setting up our decor at the church and reception, getting on the floor to bustle my dress, helping my husband's grandmother get into her wheelchair, putting boutonnieres on the guys, getting behind the scenes pics, giving our bridal party a pep talk or making sure we ate and drank - she is simply the best. She communicated with every vendor day of and weeks (even months) before the wedding, so we were fully able to enjoy the day. She had worked with/knew most of our other vendors as well which was great. At the end of the night, we were so sad to part ways with her! All of our guests and family now love Raquel just as much as we do! If there is one thing you decide to invest in for your wedding, please let it be Raquel!! She is more than worth it. We love you, Raquel!!

Gabriella D.

5.0

Raquel is a rare gem in the wedding industry, where you genuinely feel you are getting the best possible service at an incredibly reasonable price. I am not sure how we would have made it through this process without her intense level of care, attention to detail, and wealth of experience. She met every curveball and panicked text with prompt and calm solutions that carried to and through a perfect wedding day. 5 stars simply aren't enough! She started as a bridal bestie, but has turned into a friend for life <3

Addie R.

5.0

Raquel

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RS Event Co is a Hamden, CT-based wedding planning company that strives to bring nearlyweds one step closer to their dream celebration. Whether you want help with the logistics and coordination of a small, intimate lunch or full planning of a large-scale celebration, RS Event Co can help. The RS Event team is professional and prepared, handling everything from the biggest decisions to the most minor details. They aim to create a planning foundation based on honesty, authenticity, creativity, and humor. They want to bring out your and your partner's personalities and tell your unique stories. RS Event Co has been fortunate to work at various venues from NYC to New Jersey and the shorelines and vineyards of Connecticut. With their combined years of experience and relationships with talented vendors nationwide, the RS team can optimize your budget and execute your overall vision. They cannot wait to begin working alongside you to create an unforgettable event.

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Budgeting

Day-Of Coordination

Full Service Wedding Planning

Honeymoon Planning

RSVP Tracking

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Honeymoon

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Shower

Couples Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Day After Brunch

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

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Meet the team

Raquel

Owner

I guess you can call me the logistics queen behind RS Event Co. I have been told I'm as effervescent as a bottle of Champagne. I hug big and I hold the people that are closest to me in this world VERY close. My passion lies in all things detail - after all, each event is made up of a million little ones! While I offer planning services for all types of events, weddings are my absolute favorite. I love working with people. I love making them laugh. I love love and I love watching each event unfold. This is literally my dream job and I am so grateful that I get to work in this amazing industry.

5.0

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Couples rave that Raquel’s organization, calm demeanor, and attention to detail keep timelines and vendors on track. She handles emergencies, logistics, and last-minute fixes so families can relax and enjoy the day. Warm, communicative, and clearly worth the investment—highly recommended.

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Angela T

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3/24/2026

If you’re a bride on the fence about hiring a coordinator—trust me when I say you will want Raquel, in your corner. She is truly a saint dropped on this earth for brides everywher...

e! As a Type A bride, I knew I needed someone who could match my level of organization—but what I found in Raquel was so much more. From the moment we signed with her, she stayed consistently connected and fully invested. She never missed a beat when it came to vendor communication, design details, timelines, or logistics. More importantly, she took the time to truly understand us—our vision for the day, our personalities, and even our family dynamics (the good, the bad, and everything in between). Raquel is calm, collected, and incredibly organized—exactly the energy every bride needs. On our wedding day, she was essentially our stunt double: always in sync, always one step ahead! She greeted and managed every vendor, kept the day moving seamlessly, and allowed me to fully enjoy special moments with my bridesmaids without worrying about a single detail. She came prepared with her own wedding-day emergency kit—something I didn’t realize the value of until it saved the day multiple times. From reinforcing my bustle (more than once!), lint-rolling my husband’s jacket before photos, to literally sewing a groomsman’s ripped pants —Raquel handled it all effortlessly. You would never have known anything went wrong, because the entire day felt flawless. She has an incredible intuition—knowing exactly when to give us space to enjoy our guests and dance, and when to step in with support (whether it was another bustle fix or a quick heel-to-slipper change later in the night). Raquel doesn’t just guide you through planning and execute the day perfectly—she becomes fully invested in your wedding. She celebrates it with you, and even relives it when your photos and videos arrive, as if it were her own! Hiring Raquel was hands-down one of the best decisions we made, and we truly owe the seamlessness and joy of our day to her!

Gabriella D

10/06/2026

Where do I even begin. Not only is Raquel exceptional at her job, she's just an amazing person. Raquel was recommended to us as a day of coordinator by our photographer and upon fi...

rst meeting her, I was instantly impressed. She made me and my now husband feel like we could truly trust her with one of the most important days of our lives. Raquel is extremely organized, asks vendors all the questions you don't think to ask, and is always a text away. We met with her each month for a check-in starting a few months out from the wedding which was so helpful with knowing what to do next and staying on track. She also came to our tastings with us as well as a tour of our venue. On our wedding date, we were scheduled to have a Nor'easter. Raquel helped keep everyone in my family calm, reached out to vendors to confirm we were all set without me even asking, answered texts from both my mom and mother in law directly and always offered reassurance. She kept us in our little bubble the week before, which is so thoughtful. She also created separate, detailed timelines for us, vendors, and our bridal party so everyone was on the same page. On the day of the wedding, she was there whenever either of us needed her - whether it was using eyelash glue to make sure my necklace didn't move, setting up our decor at the church and reception, getting on the floor to bustle my dress, helping my husband's grandmother get into her wheelchair, putting boutonnieres on the guys, getting behind the scenes pics, giving our bridal party a pep talk or making sure we ate and drank - she is simply the best. She communicated with every vendor day of and weeks (even months) before the wedding, so we were fully able to enjoy the day. She had worked with/knew most of our other vendors as well which was great. At the end of the night, we were so sad to part ways with her! All of our guests and family now love Raquel just as much as we do! If there is one thing you decide to invest in for your wedding, please let it be Raquel!! She is more than worth it. We love you, Raquel!!

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Addie R

6/18/2026

Raquel is a rare gem in the wedding industry, where you genuinely feel you are getting the best possible service at an incredibly reasonable price. I am not sure how we would have ...

made it through this process without her intense level of care, attention to detail, and wealth of experience. She met every curveball and panicked text with prompt and calm solutions that carried to and through a perfect wedding day. 5 stars simply aren't enough! She started as a bridal bestie, but has turned into a friend for life <3

Falls Creek Farm Events W

6/09/2026

Amazing event with Raquel and her team at Falls Creek Farm! We are a newer venue and we are always on the hunt for amazing planners and vendors and Raquel knocked this even out of ...

the park. She was wonderful to work with, so communicative and a great advocate for the couple. We highly recommend her!

Mary R

5/27/2026

As my husband said in his wedding speech, “Without Racquel, we may have gotten a divorce.” Her reasonable rates, hands-on coordination, personal attention, and incredible attention...

to detail were worth far more than what we paid. Unless you’ve planned a wedding yourself, it’s hard to understand just how many unknown moving parts there are, and how invaluable her services truly are, both before the wedding and on the day itself. Her knowledge, calm presence, and willingness to handle the extra touches were exceptional. Everyone who attended our wedding was shocked by how smoothly everything ran and how seamlessly the entire day came together. We can’t thank her enough. She’s truly exceptional. Mary Robbins, Orange, CT

Elizabeth B

9/30/2025

I cannot even begin to describe how incredible Raquel is. I was initially on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, but I am SO glad that I did. As soon as I started working wit...

h Raquel, the experience became so much LESS stressful, and correspondingly so much MORE fun and exciting! First of all, she is so detail-oriented and organized and helped keep me on task during the final stages of the planning process. She also went above and beyond to make our day beautiful — she helped me come up with a surprise rehearsal gift for my husband when my original idea was too expensive, and suggested special touches to make the day truly personalized to us. On the day of the wedding, she totally brought the energy and kept us all laughing — but also on schedule! She handled an unforeseen transportation issue calmly and gracefully (I didn’t even know about it until after the wedding!) and ensured that we stuck to our timeline. Overall, she was just such a pro at everything and thanks to her our wedding not only went off without a hitch, but was also the best night of our lives!!! I seriously cannot recommend her highly enough — I can guarantee your day will be better if she is a part of it!

Alicia F

9/26/2025

Raquel was nothing short of incredible. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother process from start to finish. I’m a procrastinator—even this review is a little late—and that’s only b...

ecause I can’t hire Raquel to be my full-time life coordinator… if I could, I absolutely would. There was no need for me to stay organized because Raquel took care of everything. I simply answered questions, shared a few ideas, and she executed them flawlessly. Wedding Day: The day itself was as stress-free as possible. I didn’t worry about a single thing—except getting myself ready. Raquel was already at the venue before we arrived, met my bridesmaids, had my dress and outfits hung and steamed, wrangled everyone for pictures, and made sure every person was exactly where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. Something that was really important to me was hiring a planner with a great personality—someone easy to connect with. Raquel is just that. She’s incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and just an all-around wonderful person to be around. Her presence made the experience not only seamless, but genuinely enjoyable.

Jeffrey L

9/14/2025

I would 10/10 recommend Raquel and her team at RS Event Co. to plan your next big event! I knew from our first meeting that I could put my trust in her to coordinate everything fo...

r the day of my wedding. From answering all of our questions throughout the planning process to coordinating with vendors month of, and handling the elements day of, she did an exceptional job. Her professionalism, organization, and friendliness put us at ease and we were able to enjoy a perfect day without worry. I could not stress enough that you definitely need at least day of coordination for your wedding, and Raquel is the one to provide that service to you! Thank you, Raquel!

Kameron B

7/19/2025

Working with Raquel was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she genuinely cared about bringing our vision t...

o life—and she exceeded every expectation we had. Raquel was incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. She kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our big day. She handled every vendor with professionalism, kept us on track with timelines, and always made herself available to answer questions or offer guidance. But beyond her expertise, it was Raquel’s warmth, kindness, and positive energy that made the entire planning process feel joyful instead of stressful. Our wedding was truly perfect, and that’s thanks in large part to Raquel. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding as if it were her own, look no further—Raquel is the one. Thank you, Raquel, for making our day unforgettable. You are truly amazing!❤️❤️❤️

Katlyn S

7/18/2025

From the moment my (now) husband and I met Raquel, we knew she was the right person to help us make our dream wedding happen. We selected her "partial planning" package and I canno...

t begin to explain how grateful we are that we did! She is extremely responsive (near instant text replies!! I could never!), open minded and willing to brainstorm, but also an important (yet patient) force in guiding important decision making and keep everyone on task / deadline. Best of all? Raquel is such a wonderful human being, that over the course of the year we became genuine friends. She CARES, and I think that's one of the most incredible things about her (aside from the very obvious talent she has for planning and coordinating weddings).

Sofia V

5/09/2025

We booked Raquel for month-of coordination for our backyard wedding and she was incredibly helpful! She was warm, friendly, and understood our vision for our celebration. She helpe...

d us anticipate issues and come up with a rain plan (and then helped us pull it off so smoothly when there was drizzle for part of the evening!). She even came over the day before to help coordinate deliveries. Everything went so much more smoothly because of her and it was definitely worth it to have her helping to coordinate things during the day. Would definitely hire her again!

Darlene D

11/02/2024

Raquel very attentive to all our needs. She worked her tail off before, during and after our event ! I would highly recommend her for all your needs.

Bridget H

10/21/2024

Hiring Raquel was truly the best decision we made (and the best money we spent on our entire wedding). She went above and beyond at every step of the wedding planning process and e...

xceeded all our expectations. Without a doubt our wedding day would not have been as seamless and stress free if it were not for Raquel and her expert planning and coordination. Not only did Raquel keep us on track (especially important given we were terrible procrastinators), she is a kind, fun person and was a joy to work with. Sometimes I think we might not have had a wedding if it were not for Raquel--one thing is for sure, it definitely would not have been as perfect a day. Obviously, I cannot recommend her services enough!

jesslance p

10/04/2024

I highly recommend Raquel and the RS Event Co team! As a wedding vendor myself I appreciate the attention to detail, both leading up the wedding day, day of and after. Raquel went ...

above and beyond making sure that not only the couple and guests had everything they needed but she also took care of the vendor team too. Raquel was always there before I even needed to ask and I appreciate her quick thinking and willingness to offer help for anything (including holding umbrellas!) I will continue to recommend Raquel to my future couples and hope to work alongside her again in the future!

Lily H

9/23/2024

We found RS Event Co. through a friend and are so glad we did! The Month-Of Coordination package offered us just what we wanted as we were looking for someone to handle the day of ...

details to allow our family to enjoy the big day. And while Raquel did handle the smaller details, she also did so much more. From day one, she was professional, supportive and detail oriented, quickly becoming someone we could rely on and ask questions to. She made herself available for not only calls with vendors, but in-person meetings, ensuring our questions were heard and our vision was being brought to life. On the day of the wedding, Raquel struck the perfect balance of being supportive and discreet and after the event, I kept telling friends and family that I felt like everything went perfectly! I know that’s a testament to all the hard work Raquel put in to ensure my husband and I had the best day. She anticipated our needs before we had to ask and went above and beyond in areas that we didn’t even know we’d need until the big day (an example being driving guests from our reception to the parking lot in the venue’s golf cart). These feelings don’t just apply to myself and my husband as my parents have also expressed their gratitude for everything she did. We were all able to be present the entire day because of Raquel and that was truly a gift! For anyone considering a wedding coordinator, please reach out to Raquel! She will immediately jump in to help wherever she can while also being your personal cheerleader.

Michelle D

11/26/2023

Raquel was absolutely amazing and gave me such peace of mind on the day of my wedding. She handled all of the cocktail hour setup while overseeing the reception set up. She was the...

point of contact the day of for all my vendors and made sure everything went smoothly. She was so communicative and had an incredible attention to detail on everything from the initial meetings we had, to the follow up meetings with all of my vendors, and the few days prior to my wedding. During the planning process she had so many unique and creative ideas to help make my visions come true. During my wedding day we had a small issue and immediately Raquel was on it! She was highly recommended to me by a friend, and looking back now I couldn't have imagined the day without her. Raquel is highly experienced, professional, and great to work with. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day planning!

Response from RS Event Co on 11/27/2023

Thank you for your heartfelt review! It was a pleasure working with you, and I appreciate ...

your trust in me. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!

Alexandra M

10/31/2023

Hiring Raquel was far and away the best wedding planning decision we made. We chose her month-of package for our October wedding after attending a wedding she coordinated in June...

and she seamlessly incorporated herself into our process as we finalized everything with all of our vendors and was instrumental in the weekend itself going off without a hitch. She served as a sounding board and expert opinion throughout the end stages of the planning process, took on the tasks that I was dreading handling myself (timeline creation, to name one!), and asked thoughtful questions that hadn't even occurred to me. If there was an issue, I felt confident going into the wedding day that Raquel would be able to resolve it, and she didn't disappoint! From alcohol snafus to the threat of rain, from picture-dirty shoes to an unraveling bowtie, she tackled it all without batting an eye so that we could enjoy our day. Our wedding wouldn't have been what it was without her and we'll always be grateful to her for helping make our dreams come true!

Response from RS Event Co on 11/27/2023

Your kind words mean the world to me! I'm thrilled I could play a part in making your wedd...

ing day unforgettable. It was a joy working with you both, and I'm grateful for the opportunity. If you ever need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!

Winnie M

10/25/2023

Raquel saved the whole damn thing . . .on multiple occasions. I lost track of the number of times that someone would ask me a question to which I would respond, "I'm not sure, but ...

Raquel will know" and she always did. Raquel managed our complicated bus shuttle schedule, multiple hotels and venues, grocery shopping, many vendors and so much more. She had a sense for when we needed help with something and, equally important, when we needed a break. Everything that she did over our entire wedding weekend was done with the sole purpose of making our wedding as much fun as possible for both us and our guests. Raquel's presence during our wedding weekend made everything calmer and smoother. She basically read our minds and anticipated our needs. I knew that any issue that arose would be dealt with quickly and our guests wouldn't even notice that there was a snag in the plans. Raquel kept us in good spirits when it was clear it would rain all day. She was meticulously organized and went above and beyond in the days leading up to the wedding, confirming with each vendor. I don't know what we would have done without her. I cannot recommend her services enough!

Luciana B

10/10/2023

Raquel is everything you’re looking for in an event planner and so much more. Not only is she professional, knowledgeable, and detail oriented but she is also incredibly personable...

, patient, and kind. Raquel does not miss a beat as she is attentive to every detail big or small. She’ll fix anything, get some thing or contact someone even before you have a chance to ask her. Raquel’s background in event planning is extensive making her an exceptional choice for any event. You will hire Raquel as your event planner but you will come out with a genuine and caring friend (who will always hold your bag). Look no further than RS Event Co. We cannot recommend her enough.

Elio N

10/10/2023

I worked with Raquel for a wedding on 9/30/23! I was the DJ for the wedding and Raquel was the event planner! From the first discussions I had with her I could see how professional...

, organized, and friendly she was! On the day of the wedding we worked together seamlessly to create an awesome experience for our couple! She exceeded my expectations and as a Wedding DJ, I’ve worked with many event planners and Raquel is top notch! I would recommend her to any couples looking for an event planner or any planning assistance for their wedding!

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