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One for the Books Events

CT based wedding & event planner. Passionately shaping unforgettable experiences.
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07/13/2024

Never have I ever…
1. Been to Italy
2. Been to the Olympics
3. Done a NYC wedding - UNTIL TODAY🙌🏼

I’ll get 1 & 2 crossed off the list - one day. Don’t you worry.

If there’s one thing I AM it’s DETERMINED. And, of course, HAPPY.

Today I am beside myself HAPPY & DETERMINED to ensure that today’s wedding for my favs & is absolutely UNFORGETTABLE! 🙌🏼

And all the humble photo credit to the one behind the lens here - my dear friend 🫶🏼 never have I ever met someone who makes everyone feel so special, beautiful and comfortable in their own skin… and effortlessly captures it on camera!

NYC Wedding | NYC Wedding Planner | NY Wedding Planner | Dream Job | Bucket List | Wedding Planning

07/11/2024

HANDS DOWN… the most humbling & greatest compliment of all time:

To work with siblings!!! 🫶🏼

Establishing trust with our clients is very important, but it doesn’t stop there… we strive to be an extension of our clients - their advocate - but also someone that their family & friends feel comfortable around and welcomed by.

Grateful for the beautiful trusting us and sharing us with her lovely sister 🤍💙

Planning
Venue
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Band .music
Florals .artco
HMU
Cake
Dance Floor
Lighting
Rentals

07/11/2024

Talk about a vision… 🤍

And, the vision for her wedding design was ALMOST as stunning as her!

Planning
Venue
Photo
Band .music
Florals .artco
HMU
Cake
Dance Floor
Lighting
Rentals

06/21/2024

If your vibe is “best day ever”, you’re definitely my people. 🙌🏼

Planning
Venue
Church
Photo
Video
Band
Florals & Design
HMU
Cake & Dessert
Dress
Papery
Specialty Linens
Tent & Rentals

Wedding Planner | VT Wedding | Wedding Band | Engaged

06/06/2024

She asked for it… they delivered! 🤍

THE MOST PERFECT CEREMONY EXIT PETAL TOSS!

Planning
Venue
Church
Photo
Video
Band
Florals & Design
HMU
Cake & Dessert
Dress
Papery
Specialty Linens
Tent & Rentals

Wedding Ceremony | Grand Exit | Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner

05/22/2024

When your friends bring all the color & cheer you need on your wedding day! 💙✨🌼🌤️🌿💕

This wedding morning was another level of bliss… Lindsey enjoyed a morning yoga session with all her ladies, followed by a peaceful few hours getting ready with her mom & sister [her something blue]. Then, to top it all off, a first look with all her lovely ladies & a champagne toast to get the celebrations underway! 🥂

Planning
Venue
Church
Photo
Video
Band
Florals & Design
HMU
Cake & Dessert
Dress
Papery
Specialty Linens
Tent & Rentals

VT Wedding | Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner

05/14/2024

An unforgettable Father-Daughter dance…

It was these two amazing dads who let me in on their little secret just before the dance… they would switch it up at the halfway mark and dance with their new daughter!

Their expressions say it all! 🫶🏼

Planning
Venue
Photo .by.Alyssa
Florals
DJ Keion
HMU

Wedding Planner | Father-Daughter Dance | Destination Wedding | DC Wedding

05/07/2024

🪩🍾🎉🧡📸

just a plain ol’ good time

Planning
Venue
Photo .by.Alyssa
Florals
DJ Keion
HMU

Wedding Details | Wedding Reception | Wedding Planner | Personal Touches

05/03/2024

As I make my way to the beautiful Mystic area for a ceremony rehearsal this afternoon, I’m giddy with joy, excitement and emotion for my couple because I know…

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE THE REAL DEAL 🤍

Planning
Venue
Photo .by.Alyssa
Florals
DJ Keion
HMU

DC Wedding Planner | Destination Wedding | Wedding Planning | Wedding Ceremony

05/01/2024

While I pride myself in my attempts and abilities to be right there with my clients every step of the way, especially on their day and yet manage to STAY OUT OF THE PHOTOS 😘… I’m so grateful to .by.alyssa for capturing me being everything I could have ever wanted to be, for my best friend on her day.

I love my job so much & this was a total 🍒 on top!

Planning
Venue
Photo .by.Alyssa
Florals
DJ Keion
HMU

DC Wedding | Wedding Planner | Destination Wedding Planner | Best Friends

04/29/2024

Everything a first look should be… 💛

Well, maybe minus my best friend giving me “the look” after her love told her that I got her all emotional before arriving at their first look.

Sorry, not sorry. ☺️ I had the privilege of walking with my best friend’s wife-to-be to their first look location. Of course, I took the opportunity to tell her how much of a honor this was and how incredible I think she is because I’ve never in my life seen my best friend SO INSANELY HAPPY.

Still pinching myself when I think that our friendship and my passion brought us to this moment. ✨

Planning
Venue
Photo .by.Alyssa
Florals
DJ Keion
HMU

Wedding Planner | Best Friend’s Wedding | Destination Wedding | DC Wedding

04/20/2024

You’ve probably heard once or twice… there’s A LOT that goes into wedding planning. It’s true.

Decisions. Investments. Sacrifices. Emotions. Time.

All of which we are right there with our couples…listening, advocating, facilitating, guiding, more listening, executing and of course, CELEBRATING them!

We would never miss an opportunity to celebrate love, hard work and a happily ever after! 🎉🙌🏼

Planning
Venue
Photo
Floral
DJ
HMU
Decor
Catering
Lighting .dj.lighting.photobooth
Tent
Bartending
Cake

CT Wedding Planner | Wedding Planning | New England Weddings | Wedding Coordinator

04/10/2024

This day.
The details.
The planning.
The logistics.
The patience.
And oh, the people. 🤍

Planning
Venue
Photo
Floral
DJ
HMU
Decor
Catering
Lighting .dj.lighting.photobooth
Tent
Bartending
Cake

CT Wedding Planning | Wedding Planner | Details | Indian Wedding

03/16/2024

POV: You’ve just walked into the wedding reception and see that the bride & groom have made YOU the “centerpiece” of their day.

Definition of Humble & Kind = Preeti & Josh 🫶🏼

Planning
Venue
Photo .weddings
Floral
DJ
HMU
Food Trucks 🌮
🍕

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Wedding Details | Engaged | Wedding Planning

03/14/2024

OH YES HE DID… 🔔🙌🏼

The best man gave that big bell a strong celebratory ring as P&J sealed the deal with a smoooooch and sent everyone off to the party!

Planning
Venue
Photo .weddings
Floral
DJ
HMU
Food Trucks 🌮
🍕

CT Wedding Planner | CT Weddings | New England Wedding Planner | Wedding Ceremony

03/14/2024

Surrounded by her ladies and a whole lot of love 💕

And of course, puppy girl kisses. 🐶

Planning
Venue
Photo .weddings
Floral
DJ
HMU
Food Trucks 🌮
🍕

CT Weddings | CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner

03/04/2024

I could live here in this wedding forever… 🤍

So much joyful moments for these ⚽️ lovebirds.

Planning
Venue
Catering
Photo
Video
Floral .artco
Ceremony Musicians
DJ
Tent/Rentals
Lighting
Hair
Makeup
Cake
Specialty Linens
Transport

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Wedding Design | wedding Inspiration | Wedding Planner

03/02/2024

a vision 🤍 a vibe 🤍 a mood

Planning
Venue
Catering
Photo
Video
Floral .artco
Ceremony Musicians
DJ
Tent/Rentals
Lighting
Hair
Makeup
Cake
Specialty Linens
Transport

CT Wedding Planner | Bridal Portraits | Wedding Photography | New England Wedding Planner | Engaged

02/27/2024

Placing my bets…

[I bet] that these florals get you to obsessively scroll back and forth to admire every single inch of their beauty.

And, now of course, Miley will be playing on repeat in your head the rest of the day.

💰ALL IN - You’re welcome 🫶🏼

We may be able to buy ourselves flowers, but no one can DESIGN them quite like .artco 🤍

Planning
Venue
Catering
Photo
Video
Floral .artco
Ceremony Musicians
DJ
Tent/Rentals
Lighting
Hair
Makeup
Cake
Specialty Linens
Transport

Wedding Flowers | Wedding Florist | CT Wedding Planner | Fall Wedding | Wedding Design | Wedding Inspo

02/13/2024

WARNING‼️BIASED POST

I have the most amazing clients.

Kind, thoughtful, fun, hard-working and flat out impressive! 🫶🏼

I joke that my "job-security" is due to the fact that couples don't receive "wedding-planning-leave" from their jobs. But seriously, planning a wedding on top of every-day life can be a lot… not to mention, if your plans involve 5 consecutive days for 400+ guests.

I continue to be insanely humbled by the incredible humans who have chosen my team and I to support them in bringing their wedding day wishes & visions to life and more importantly, offer then peace-of-mind during the planning process while they keep kicking serious ass in their careers!

Thank you to all our doctors, surgeons, pediatricians, nurses, pharmacists, teachers, musicians, scientists, designers, administrators, marketers, realtors, contractors, finance managers… and the list goes on.

🤍 .desai
📋
📷
🎥
💄
✨
🎶
🌇
🍽️

Connecticut Wedding Planner | CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Indian Wedding | Wedding Planning | Proud Moments

02/03/2024

Ever attended an Indian wedding ceremony?
YES 🙌🏼
NO 🫶🏼

Comment below! 👇🏻

If YES 🙌🏼 what was your favorite part?!

Decor
Photo
Video
Venue

Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Indian Wedding Planner | CT Wedding Planner | NY Wedding Planner

02/02/2024

I love *being a part of* surprises! 🫶

This breathtaking beauty surprised her groom by joining the end of the Baraat and performing a dance for him - with her ladies in sync, of course.

The sweetest surprise which took planning, (dance) practice and patience.

These two 🤍 & .desai 🤍 were always so respectful to one another, in-tune with each other’s wishes and sought out ways to make the other feel special!

If you’re in the midst of planning your wedding, here’s your sign to sprinkle in a little surprise for your boo. Make their day even more special!

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🎶
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Wedding Planning | CT Wedding Planner | Indian Wedding | New England Wedding Planner | Mystic, CT

02/01/2024

POV: You start the [18 hour] day with an awesome dance party! 🙌🏼🎶☀️

The Baraat has easily become my favorite Indian wedding tradition. Seriously! What better way to kick off the celebrations than with all your family & friends - dhol player, beats, sunshine and high energy!

Wedding Planner | Indian Weddings | CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner

01/30/2024

Please, pretty please. 🙏🏻

Surround yourself with people who will lift you up, support you, bring a positive energy to the room and do it all out of love for you and enthusiasm for your special day.

This is an important reminder for life in general, but in this moment, I want to encourage you to be very intentional about those surrounding you while you’re planning and definitely the morning of your wedding, as you mentally, physically and emotionally prepare for your BIG DAY. 🫶

& never have I ever walked into the most calm, peaceful, happy and stress-free room during the prepping hours 🤍 you two are so special!

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Weddings & Events | Indian Weddings

01/27/2024

🩷 bright colors
❤️ nonstop dancing
🧡 loving families
💛 enthusiastic friends
💚 delicious food
🩵 gorgeous outfits
💙 killer music
💜 most generous & kind couple

Everything I could ever want in a birthday party. Whoops - I mean, in a SANGEET! 😘

Doing what I love on my birthday?! Psh, yes please.

💚 .desai
📋
📷
🎥
✨
🍽️
🎵
💋

Indian Weddings | CT Wedding Planner | Wedding Coordinator | Weddings & Events

01/27/2024

I genuinely cannot think, talk, write, post, look through photos of this special couple and their unforgettable wedding weekend without grateful tears welling up in my eyes. 🤍

Humbled & honored to share some of the most beautiful memories from their wedding celebrations.

💚 .desai
📋
📷
🎥
✨
🍽️
🎵
💋

CT Wedding Planner | Indian Weddings | New England Weddings | Wedding Planner

01/24/2024

When the end result even makes MY jaw drop! 🤩

This day, this couple, this EPIC celebration to round out an amazing 2023 season! 🎆

EPIC VENDOR TEAM
Venue
Planning
Photo
Video
Floral
Band
Dance Floor & 🪩
Rentals
Papery
Seating Chart
Hair
Makeup
Cake
Photo Booth
Transport

01/19/2024

You know what’s nice?

A really nice group of guys. Gentlemen, rather. 👌🏼

I grew up with guys. I only have one brother, but his friends became my bonus brothers. I have always had solid guy friends in my life. I married a wonderful man who has kept close relationships with his group of guys, who I now call my own friends.

Boys > Guys > Men > Gentlemen 🤍

I am so grateful for the gentlemen in my life - friends, husbands, brothers, fathers. The respect & camaraderie they bring to my life, each other and the world around them.

And, to top it off, I am extremely blessed with the opportunity to raise one. 💙

Thank you to this gentleman of a groom for surrounding yourself with a group of nice guys on your special day. It was a pleasure to meet your go-to crew.

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Wedding Planning | Weddings and Events

01/18/2024

A moment for the…

I’ve literally been stuck on this post for longer than I’ll admit to because I can’t decide what my favorite part is.

So, you’re up… 😉

▪️The Veil
▪️The Church
▪️The Dress
▪️The Father/Daughter Moment
▪️The Kiss

Tell me!👇🏻 Hard to choose right?

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | CT Weddings & Events | Wedding Planner

01/13/2024

✨ Manifest it.
✨ Will it to happen.
✨ Speak it into existence.

I do strongly believe that if you really want something and you’re willing to put in the work, time, patience and of course, positive thinking 😉… your dreams can & will come true!

Thanks to this beauty & her love I had the pleasure of filling one of my recent wishes: ☑️ Winter Wedding

And not only that, it was the most EPIC NYE WEDDING EVER! 🪩🕺🏼💃🏼❄️

CT Wedding Planner | New England Wedding Planner | Weddings & Events Planner

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