Classic wedding
Happy Anniversary to this classic, elegant couple. As one of our high profile clients, they only wanted a solo team of me, myself and I 😉, so running a 300 guest count, large vendor count, and big wedding parties on a 100 degree day was not for the faint of heart, but you KNOW I did it with a smile 😁and it was amazing.
We began with a gorgeous church ceremony and then moved over to an indoor reception, followed by an outdoor later reception (when it cooled down) and after party with a band that ROCKED it.
Year after year, as we wish our clients Happy Anniversary, we are reminded of just how blessed we are to be able to help you have one of the best days of your entire lives 🙏
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It truly takes a village. While you usually only see the end result, or lately you’ve been seeing some #behindthescenes of people giving direction to others, this video that @cinemarvelfilms captured exemplifies the true PARTNERSHIP it takes to get the best result physically and mentally. What I mean by the latter is that at the end of the day people leave their job happy or unhappy, and the creative result is only part of it. How did you make them FEEL is overlooked so often, but @smilingthroughchaos is unique in more than just design. At the end of the day (and night!), we want EVERYONE to be smiling 😁.
You with that idea? Comment below 👇🏻
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Planning done differently
It truly takes a village. While you usually only see the end result, or lately you’ve been seeing some #behindthescenes of people giving direction to others, this video that @cinemarvelfilms captured exemplifies the true PARTNERSHIP it takes to get the best result physically and mentally. What I mean by the latter is that at the end of the day people leave their job happy or unhappy, and the creative result is only part of it. How did you make them FEEL is overlooked so often, but @smilingthroughchaos is unique in more than just design. At the end of the day (and night!), we want EVERYONE to be smiling 😁.
You with that idea? Comment below 👇🏻
#creatingmagic #nyceventplanner #luxuryplanner #luxuryeventplanner #nycevent #nyceventdesign #makingpeoplesmile #morethanjustaneventplanner #smilingthroughchaos #smilingthroughchaosevents #oneofakinddesigns #eventvideo
Asking the right questions
The difference in asking how many events a Planner takes on vs works that day is finding out how many events they have their team working that day too. If their team has a question, the Planner has to answer for the other event as well, and they’re checking in on the other event either way. If there are multiple events in one day, the focus is less and less on YOUR event.
Ask the questions that matter. You’ll find that your automatic first question about price will matter less and less…
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You can run around all day making sure your wedding goes well or you can leave it to the experts.
Walk in with steady breaths and have your breath taken away…
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Romance
Our goal was to make sure this didn’t look “Valentine’s” (We often have goals from the client after creating color schemes for them, from not allowing it to look “Joker” or “Christmas” or “4th of July.”).
Creating a romantic backdrop for this special couple, you better believe we had additional goals 😉
We needed the look to be a statement without being overwhelming, to be indoors but have a brightness to it and not say, “downstairs in a hotel,” and have a bit of whimsy for this ice skating bride ⛸️….
And you know what? They deserved to walk a pink carpet 😉
@rwagnerphotography
#weddinggoals #pinkandred #weddingcolorscheme #weddingceremony #indoorceremony #indoorweddingceremony #smilingthroughchaos #smilingthroughchaosweddings #smilingthroughchaosevents
Have FUN
With so many posts about couples and parents so stressed planning their events, how about one to RELIEVE that stress?!
When you work with an experienced Planner, you don’t have to worry about the “not knowing” stress that people fear (“I just don’t know if I’m missing anything.”), or wondering how you’re going to plan AND keep your job (because you know you don’t realize how many hours it takes until you’re IN it).
Don’t you want it to be fun?
Call me crazy 😜 but we think it should be and that you deserve that.
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TRUST
You decide what kind of life you’re going to live.
We don’t do boring at @smilingthroughchaos
We do knock it out of the park, exciting, unique, creative, focused-on-who-the-client-is events ⭐️
Start planning with @smilingthroughchaos today - link in profile to get started.
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Knowledge is power - budgeting
Education is key. If you start out saying, “I want to spend x amount for this event category,” you may be setting yourself up for failure. What if you could spend less for what you’re looking for? Or what if you won’t get the results you’re expecting because the level of investment is way off? I see this ALL the time in FB groups and in discussions about events. Let’s change the discussion and do things right. I’m a big believer in, “If you’re going to do something, do it right.” Make it EPIC. Make it ORIGINAL. Make it YOU. ⭐️ #eventbudget #planninganevent #budgetingforanevent #weddingbudget #weddingbudgettips #knowledgeispower #weddingplanningtips #planningawedding #planninganevent #planningdoneright #ifyouregoingtodosomethingdoitright #smilingthroughchaos
When one celebration isn’t enough to capture the amount of love pouring in from all around this young lady becoming a bat mitzvah ⭐️
It was an absolute pleasure planning this Broadway-inspired evening event for Naomi.
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When one celebration isn’t enough to capture the amount of love pouring in from all around this young lady becoming a bat mitzvah ⭐️ It was an absolute pleasure planning this Broadway-inspired evening event for Naomi.#broadwaytheme #batmitzvahstar #mitzvahplanner #hobokeneventplanner #whotelevents #lulus #bestmitzvahplanner #bestnjeventplanners #bestnyeventplanners #creativeplanners #smilingthroughchaos #smilingthroughchaosevents
Where has the year gone?!
Naomi became a bat mitzvah, and celebrated in style just following, at the beautiful @antiquelofthoboken with florals and entranceway by A Petal To Peddle , captured by zRebecca Ferrier Photography and 4K Weddings with rentals by @ek_event_group , delicious and beautiful macaroons by @simplysweetsbylauren , entertainment by New York Orchestras Entertainment and projection dance floor by @_oneofakindevents_ , full planning by @smilingthroughchaos
#batmitzvahdecor #batmitzvahcelebration #batmitzvahplanner #batmitzvaheventplanner #mitzvahplanner #hobokeneventplanner #hobokennj #beautifulevent #smilingthroughchaos #smilingthroughchaosevents
Obsessed with color palettes for a reason 🤩🫶🏻
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Before and After City Mitzvah
Before and After from Saturday’s #EpicNight for Evan’s Bar Mitzvah, with customization EVERYWHERE.
You want a “normal” event, you go to another Planner or you do it yourself. You want a unique, one-of-a-kind event that speaks to YOU, you hire @smilingthroughchaos to plan and design an amazing day and experience, and a fantastic team to make it all happen. From napkin pattern to the exact fold, specific lighting colors in a custom tunnel, and everything in between, all of the details add up into an event to remember. Or as this man of honor said, the “best day of his life.” What is better than THAT?! 🙌🏼
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Event Planner or Party Planner?
What’s the difference between an Event Planner and a Party Planner?
Make sure you’re going to the right type of business! If you go to a Party Planner for a wedding…I’ll leave it right there. And if you go to an Event or Wedding Planner for a 5th birthday party, good luck with your budget 😂 😜, and it’s just done differently! Each has its expertise and that’s a beautiful thing ❤️
#partyplanning #partyplanner #weddingplanner #eventplanner #eventplanning #birthdayplanner #mitzvahplanner #luxuryplanner #thedifferencebetweenplanners #typesofplanners #typesofeventplanners #eventpros
Style
The type of event determines the look, and we got you COVERED. From wedding dress shopping to wedding party styling, mitzvah mom and family, milestone birthday outfit, we understand the importance of the visual.
And this goes for OUR look on the day of too! If it’s a corporate event, you better believe we are in corporate style attire. If it’s a themed event, you know we will be fitting the theme. We dress around your event and make sure you look like the ⭐️ you are.
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😆
Meant to be funny, but also serious 😉
When you work with STC, you know you’re not going to have to deal with a bad attitude, unprofessionalism, or laziness. You become part of the Smiling Through Chaos family, and you are treated as such - with care, concern for, appreciation, and respect.
There is no space for people outside of this policy because we choose to keep smiling and not allow negativity in.
Who do you want in YOUR life?
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When the ceremony feels as romantic as when you first met… 🌸 🌺
Planning @smilingthroughchaos
Floral production @apetaltopeddle
Video @heatzfilms
Photo @dawnjoephoto
Hair and makeup @chryscolesmakeup
Venue - The Quarry @crystalspringsresort @crystalspringsweddings
Signage / printed @the_gold_edit
Rentals @bbtentandparty and @dovetailrentals
Dress and accessories @lfaybridalnj
Tux @thetuxguys
