Skylar Arden

02/03/2025

Our design direction and how it actually turned out. Not sure where this idea came into my mind but I wanted to have a unique backdrop for the ceremony. I envisioned a translucent material with florals layered on the outside and inside. A modern but simple structure for the ceremony piece and our florist pal delivered. We had to improvise day of and move the structure inside but it was just as beautiful and guests stayed dry. The color direction was a mix of earth tones and pastels which was a nice reflection of the Catskills Venue. While our plan a was dining el fresco we had to make the decision and keep our rain tent. We love designing events and this planning piece is included in full service but can also be an add on for partial or coordination.

Photography
Design direction & planning
Florals
Venue

01/29/2025

Let’s travel together. Looking back on some design details for a destination wedding in DR. It was a truly beautiful day.
Back to the cold Monday, :) I’ll be checking emails at limited times this week. Looking forward to reconnecting.

01/18/2025

01/16/2025

The Brooklyn botanical gardens will always have my heart. We used to have live drawing classes in art school here. At the time I would have never thought one day I’d have one of my first events ever here. Life is funny like that.

Photography
Planning & design

01/15/2025

Did you know our planning isn’t just focused on personal celebrations?

We enjoy and have experience planning~
Corporate events
Non profit fundraisers
Milestone functions
Retreats

Let us help with venue sourcing, vendor connections, and alleviating stress for your in-house team. Together, we’ll create lasting partnerships for future success.

01/14/2025

Quiet documentation in a room full of excited energy.

Photography

01/13/2025

We love good natural lighting.
A venue that’s fun to dress up.
Hardworking vendors that make our lives easier
& clients that get it.

Photography
Venue Old Mill Guesthouse
Florals
📝

01/07/2025

I loved that this couple decided to read vows just them two ( & photo :) prior to their ceremony. It was a nice way to take time together within the quietness.

Photography
Venue
Florals
Planning

12/20/2024

Just wrapped up my first , and what an unforgettable experience. I’ve been wanting to attend for a while, and this year felt like the right time. It was incredible to be surrounded by such a talented group of event professionals from all over the world. From the stunning venues to the chance to dress up, every detail was thoughtfully curated. But what really stood out were the quieter moments—the meaningful connections made over lunch, the spontaneous conversations in quiet corners about everything from home life to passions beyond work. I don’t think the full impact of this experience has fully sunk in yet, but I’m so excited for what’s ahead. A huge thank you to the talented vendors who brought this all to life.

Engage Summit 24
Planning & Design
Cover photo
Photography

*Vendors tagged per event day

12/14/2024

What inspires me as a planner & in general?

* Art- I love putting headphones in and spending a split day walking around a museum. I love modern art the most.
* Travel- Seeing the architecture, meeting new people & the food.
* A beautiful space. If I wasn’t planning events this maybe one of the directions I’d go into.
* Wallpaper- I LOVE color & always will. Nothing makes me happier than opening up my door & seeing it on my walls.

Painting- PETRA SCHOTT
CARPET OF LIFE II

Interior space found on Pinterest

Ceiling details from my last visit to Italy.

Good Wallpaper that doesn’t shy away

11/24/2024

The couples requests?
Good food & nice vendors.
The groom’s request? Balloon animals at cocktail hour.
My one request?
Don’t ride a city bike to the ceremony.
We all got what we wanted.

Venue
Photography
Florals
Balloon art
Music
Hair Bride
Makeup & Hair

11/18/2024

Weddings during cozy season are one of my favorites. Don’t shy away from winter weddings, every single time they’re lovely.

Venue
Photography
Florals
Planner

11/05/2024

Voting for the right to choose. Hoping for the day where marrying the one you love isn’t looked at as a privilege.

11/02/2024

Color or black & white? We love and appreciate both.

Photography

10/31/2024

You’re looking to have an event at The light house at ? We love working here and have planned corporate & personal celebrations here. While these are two very styles of events there are a few things we’ve learnt that affect events whether it’s a personal celebration or corporate.

Transportation- The ceiling height in the garage limits your transportation height size. Here are a few ways to handle that.

✨If you absolutely need a large coach bus. Guests need to be dropped off outside of the garage property. While this is okay for your average guest parking if you have anyone with mobility concerns or just don’t want certain vip guests to walk we opted to use the golf cart for a handful of attendees. Our vip speakers for our fundraiser had pre booked private cars and avoided this all together. If you only have a handful of out of town guests that need transportation I’d recommend doing smaller vans that can drive into the lot without any problem.

You’re contracted for a standard five hours? Think about time before. Do you want to have a Ketubah signing or hair and makeup onsite etc? Factor in additional hours in your budget so you can tahr advantage of the onsite additional private rooms.

Pipe & drape- Do you want to create the illusion of different spaces within? Pipe & drape is a great way to section off cocktail space from the slightly elevated location where dinner reception & entertainment is usually held. Otherwise the space is beautifully open but guests can see from point a to point b which may or may not be desirable for you.

Photography

10/30/2024

Three more events to go and then we will be fully focused on our full service and partial clients for 2025. Working in events I feel like the time moves so much quicker since we are hyper focus on dates & timing. Right now my planning world is a mix of ~

✨Finalizing details for current events. At this point it’s very logistics based. Getting final numbers in for food & beverage. Confirming last rentals. Cleaning up floor plans, timelines and answering questions for vendors.
✨Speaking with potential clients for 25 & 26.
✨ Onboarding new clients.
✨ Booking vendors and creating design details for full service & partial clients.

Here are a few venues we will be back to for 2025 to name a few. We reside between Jersey city & Hudson Valley but work all over the north east & destination.

Interested in working with a planner that is one part logistics & also creative? I’m your girl, please reach out by filling out our online form & we’ll send a calendar link to schedule a call.

10/07/2024

“From walking us through the planning process, to being our go-to person on the day of our wedding, Dawn was a constant source of support. She quelled every anxiety and glitch that arose, and made our wedding run SO, SO smoothly and seamlessly. Dawn’s level of experience and eye for detail make her someone I wouid recommend over and over!!! Thank you Dawn!”

Such a pleasure working with you Chara! Xo 💕

Photography
Florals

09/26/2024

Four weeks ago our Poochie crossed the rainbow at 19.5. We got him at 14 from the kill list thinking he’d survive a year. He thrived and lived the best life. He was the greatest. Three months ago Susie passed at 11, we got her a year prior as a foster which turned to hospice and the promise to give her the greatest time left that she deserved. Anyone that knows me or has followed for a while has had the chance to meet them either on a site visit, a cuddle or pics in my stories. Rescue is a huge part of my life. Through the years it went from walking dogs to fostering cats and then fostering dogs. If you scroll to the last pic you’ll see the condition Susie came in at when rescued by the ladies of What I’ve learnt from being a volunteer as rescue?
✨ Animals are pure of heart & we don’t deserve them.
✨ They teach us patience, unconditional love & remind us to slow down.
✨ Take the pictures and videos.
✨ As a business owner I’ve realized the ability to compartmentalis my person life when I need to because my client’s deserve professionalism and full presence on their event or wedding day.

For the rest of September and October 5% of any full service events booked will go towards rescues that pull from the north east. Specially those that pull from high risk shelters. If you’re curious about adopting or fostering I’m always here to share my experience.

Photos 1-3 so grateful for these. 💕