What It's Really Like to Work with BLB Events- a New York City-based Wedding Planning Team
We wanted to give you a little behind-the-scenes into being a BLB Events client. What is it actually like to work with us?
There are a lot of wedding planning companies based in NYC to choose from, and hiring one - especially a full service wedding planner is a significant decision, both emotionally and financially. You're inviting someone into one of the most personal experiences of your life, and you want to know exactly who you're inviting into that season of your life.
So we thought we'd just tell you. Here's a real, honest look at what it's like to be a “BLB Events couple”, from the first inquiry through the last dance. Consider this your insider guide to choosing us as your planning team!
First things first, you come before the checklist
We've been planning weddings in New York City for 10 years. In that time, we've learned that every couple is different, from their priorities to their backgrounds and budgets. A standard checklist should never come before the people.
When you reach out to us, whether you're newly engaged, soon-to-be engaged and doing your research, or somewhere in the middle - we want to understand you first. A wedding is not just a production to be executed. It is your experience, and we plan it accordingly.
You come first. Always.
We heavily focus on your guest experience
Because this is everything (of course, aside from your’s).
Whether you're hosting 20 people for an intimate dinner or 150 at one of the most iconic wedding venues in the city, your guests deserve to feel considered. They've traveled, taken time off, gotten dressed up, and shown up for you. Plus, we want them to have an incredible night to remember!
When we're thinking through your venue and entire wedding weekend- we're thinking about how your guests will feel walking in the door, how they'll move through the evening, and what they'll be talking about on the ride home.
A seamless guest experience doesn't happen by accident. It's the result of a lot of very intentional decisions made well before wedding day.
On the wedding day, we're in the background
We want you to think of us as a fly on the wall on your wedding day. That's non-negotiable for us.
You should never be thinking about us or see us in the way of anything. You should never be fielding a vendor question, worrying about the wedding hair and makeup schedule, or wondering if the florals arrived. As your New York wedding planner, that's what we're there for. We show up when you need us, stay out of the way when you don't, and handle everything in between.
The wedding day isn’t about the wedding planner, it’s about the couple.
The kind of couples we work with
Over the years, we've noticed that the couples who gravitate toward BLB Events tend to share a certain sensibility. They're not looking for the biggest, loudest, most over-the-top production. They want something that feels personal. Warm. Considered. Quietly luxurious. Unique. Non-traditional.
We want your wedding to feel like an approachable, comfortable yet elevated experience that doesn't need to announce itself. Maybe you want a smaller wedding that feels full without feeling crowded. A weekday wedding that is relaxed and unhurried. An intimate gathering the candlelight intentionally fills every corner of the room. Or a weekend celebration from welcome party to a farewell brunch or pool party at your dream venue. One that won’t feel like anyone else’s. Where your personality is carried through the entire design.
If any of these ideas resonate with you, we would love to chat.
We're straightforward, because you deserve that
One of the most common questions we get from couples searching for luxury wedding planners in NYC and beyond is: how much does wedding planning cost, and is a wedding planner really worth it? The honest answer: a great wedding planner doesn't try to add cost to your wedding for the sake of it- they optimize it based on your priorities.
We know where to invest and where to pull back. We know the difference between a full service wedding planner who carries you from engagement to exit, and a coordinator who steps in at the finish line. We'll tell you honestly which one your wedding actually needs.
We will guide you through the design process and vendor selection without any sugar coating, fully having you and your guests’ best experience in mind the whole time.
We never chase perfection. We chase realness.
We have never once planned a wedding that went exactly as scripted. Something always shifts - a timeline adjustment, a weather pivot, a guest who didn’t send in their final menu choice. That's just the human experience.
What we have done, consistently, is planned weddings that feel true to our couples and ultimately represent their love story. Ones where the couple was present and happy, the wedding essentials were intentionally handled, and the day unfolded just the way it was supposed to, even when that looked a little different than the plan on paper.
We don't strive for perfection. We strive for something better: a day that actually feels like yours.
Ready to start the conversation?
If you're newly engaged and exploring luxury wedding planners, or you've been dreaming about your wedding day and need the right team to bring it to life - we'd love to meet you. We are genuinely honored every time a couple trusts us with their day. To see more of our weddings, check out our Instagram & TikTok!
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Our expertise with high-end budgets, iconic spaces, and world-class vendor teams ensures that your celebration at the New York Public Library will be flawlessly executed and truly unforgettable. If you’re ready to begin planning your dream wedding in this breathtaking Manhattan landmark, we’d be honored to guide you every step of the way. We are more than ready to bring your vision to life.
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Photos | Eryc Perez de Tagle, 98 Wedding Co., Kendall Rae, Dottie Morris, Sydney Marie Co., Elkk Photography