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New York-based boutique event planning company that creates unique, one-of-a-kind events and offers

Melissa McNeeley brings almost two decades of experience in catering and party-planning to each event she and her team plan, be it in New York, Los Angeles or Newport, RI. Melissa has worked with many of the industry's most notable chefs and organizers, from catering for Glorious Food to running parties – large and small – for the legendary Mama's in the East Village. Melissa's planning has run th

e gamut from celebrity gatherings like Steve Martin's wedding to Anne Stringfield or events for actor Jim Parsons, to small parties in Brooklyn and farm weddings in upstate New York. Melissa and her team provide a complete range of hospitality services including full-service planning, partial planning, month-of-planning and hourly consulting. Melissa works closely with clients–including individuals, families, corporations, and arts organizations–to ensure that every detail is in place and that every element meets the client's highest expectations. A highly respected industry professional, Melissa's reputation for extraordinary attention, discretion, flexibility and to detail sets her apart.

25/06/2025

extra proud to be a New Yorker today

11/06/2025

Love the greens as an alt to flowers 🌿  Husband and door 🔥  Green bar 💚

31/05/2025

Jeremy & Becky

This one was pure joy.
I will forever cherish our laugh-filled planning chats and deep dives into vintage everything - especially the hours spent happily obsessing over the exact right crayon colors for their palette (yes, that’s my kind of heaven).

It all came together in a way that was so them -
stylish, warm, and full of heart.

Venue + Catering
Photos
Rentals
Planning + design
Florals
Lighting
Hair
Photobooth
Late-night pizza
Vintage gown via
✨ Couple:

29/05/2025

Allison & Alex

Theatre people are my people -
and these two? Absolute gems.
Creative, wildly cool, and best of all,
they trusted me completely.

That trust meant I got to design a wedding that pulled from their shared love of vintage horror flicks and pulp fiction paperbacks, from the invites to the sickest photo backdrop. It was a dream collaboration and one of those weddings that stays with you.

Planning + Design
Catering
Florals + Backdrop Magic
Music
Hair
Venue
Makeup
Stationery

23/05/2025

We saw Salome last night at the Met Opera.

NYC has been my home for nearly 30 years and I will never not be thrilled by the Met and all of the Lincoln Center.

06/12/2024

When I first met (le bride), she told me her muses were John Waters, Miss Piggy, and The Wizard of Oz—and I knew right then she was my dream client (and human really). I’ve been madly in love with John Waters for most of my life (my son shares his birthday, and his middle name is Waters, if that tells you anything). I will cherish memories of visiting venues with Annie, Harrie, and Annie’s mom, Debbie, and planning their wedding. The laughter alone healed whatever ailed me. Debbie may not have fully understood things like the need for a Miss Piggy bathroom, but after telling us we were “nuts,” she graciously accepted—and they trusted me to bring their big weekend to life. The love and warmth of this family are unmatched. They made their guests feel so welcomed and cared for, and that’s what I live for. The entire weekend was magical—and honestly, 20 photos will never do it justice, so I might just have to do a Part 2.I can’t pick a favorite moment, but I can tell you that ten flower kids strolling, hopping, and stumbling down the aisle are better than one. My amazing team worked their tails off, and we had the best time—our own three-day slumber party. So much love for this beautiful day and this incredible couple.

(Credits in the comments below!)

24/10/2024

She’s ready for her close up.
🍰 🦢

14/10/2024

Congratulations, Annie and Harry! These two lovely humans gave me so much creative freedom, inspired my vision, and had me in stitches throughout the process—it was truly a dream come true. I can’t wait to share more, but for now, dear Instagram viewer, I’ll leave you with this stunner, captured by 💕💕💕

30/08/2024

Danny and Blair!
I adored getting to know these two, their families, and planning their wedding so very much, and just when I thought I couldn’t love them more, they added “costumes encouraged” for their guests’ attire. Their friends and family understood the assignment and it made an extra fun and beautiful wedding extra extra fun and beautiful! The New York-inspired details captured the essence of the city where they met and fell in love. !

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26/08/2024

This painting is what I want my life to look like. Periodt.

LEE KRASNER
Palingenisis
1971

09/08/2024

last month marks my 17 year anniversary of me starrting Evwnts by MM, and I’m thinking about some of my favorite moments or elements or photos from some movies events. I wish I could fit more than 20 photos so I specifically left out the very recent weddings to help me narrow things down. What a fun stroll down memory lane.

1 Amanda beating her husband Jack at chess photo tag
2 Tina and Matt in a vintage car on the way to their reception beaming with joy photo
3 Nicole and Kevin Central Park. Nicole and Tina (slide two) are sisters. i love that family! Photo
4 Alex and Suzanne leading their guests to their reception with help from a brass band phot
5 the bride and groom in puppet form photo tag
6 Diana and Jonas - I love a backyard wedding and I love a top hat on a groom even more. This one was the groom’s father’s. Chuppah by
7 Craig and Adam up on the chairs! Photo tag and
8 Me with some handsome BFF’s. I planned and officiated and still got to dance all night. Photo tag and
9 The Bride Wore Hot Pink
10 Jill and David and Brooklyn
11 The bride and I dancing I didn’t plan this one, but it sure was a favorite moment with my Leo sister -stein. Photo
12 Jackie and Brian in their favorite garden photo
13 Jess and Brian and Wally photo
14 “Sandwich” inviting guests to the wedding of Grace and Dave
15 Chris and Katie’s groomsman arrives
16 The Bride () wore pink, the groom yelled at the planner (, how could you?), Trent takes photos, the car was vintage, and the planner holds the bouquet (by ). Photo by
17 laughing with her friends, before she marries the loveliest Jack. I love this photo by so very much. I love the joy but I also love the color palette of those bridesmaid’s dress! Zoom in!

(Cont'd in the comments!)

30/07/2024

Happy International Day of Friendship. What would we do without them?

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