"Paula Smith Designs, For The Soul.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Paula Smith. From my very first call with her to the magical weekend itself, every detail was executed with extraordinary precision, creativity and love. Gather Greene is a hidden gem in upstate New York, and Paula knew exactly how to maximize its natural beauty. She and her team transformed the already stunning pavilion into an ethereal space that perfectly captured our vision, seamlessly blending our boho, retro, twinkle light vibes. What truly sets Paula apart is her impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail. Her extensive network of trusted local vendors mixed with ones we brought on ourselves proved an invaluable TEAM. The timeline flowed perfectly, allowing us and our guests to fully immerse ourselves in every moment without worry. Her ability to blend our personal style with her professional expertise resulted in a celebration that felt truly unique to us. Most importantly, Paula gave us the priceless gift of being able to fully enjoy our wedding day, knowing every detail was in her unmatched capable hands. Paula is way more than somebody who just plans weddings – she and her staff create unforgettable experiences that perfectly capture each couple's unique love story. Our special day exceeded every expectation, and we owe that to Paula and her exceptional talent and dedication. She is forever our family now and we miss her every day. We love you, Paula."
—Molly S. [Bride]
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Paula Smith. From my very first call with her to the magical weekend itself, every detail was executed with extraordinary precision, creativity and love. Gather Greene is a hidden gem in upstate New York, and Paula knew exactly how to maximize its natural beauty. She and her team transformed the already stunning pavilion into an ethereal space that perfectly captured our vision, seamlessly blending our boho, retro, twinkle light vibes. What truly sets Paula apart is her impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail. Her extensive network of trusted local vendors mixed with ones we brought on ourselves proved an invaluable TEAM. The timeline flowed perfectly, allowing us and our guests to fully immerse ourselves in every moment without worry. Her ability to blend our personal style with her professional expertise resulted in a celebration that felt truly unique to us. Most importantly, Paula gave us the priceless gift of being able to fully enjoy our wedding day, knowing every detail was in her unmatched capable hands. Paula is way more than somebody who just plans weddings – she and her staff create unforgettable experiences that perfectly capture each couple's unique love story. Our special day exceeded every expectation, and we owe that to Paula and her exceptional talent and dedication. She is forever our family now and we miss her every day. We love you, Paula."
—Molly S. [Bride]
Paula Smith is nothing short of your personal Mary Poppins - magically taking care of anything that might come up.
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Top Hudson Valley wedding planner
Paula transformed our Hudson Valley wedding into an absolute dream, combining military precision with genuine warmth. Her deep knowledge of Hudson Valley venues and ability to anticipate challenges meant zero surprises. Her vendor relationships proved invaluable, securing us great bookings with top vendors that our guests raved about. Paula went above and beyond, handling last-minute changes with grace and ensuring our celebration exceeded every expectation. When our printed menu cards were missing a side dish (our fault!), she coordinated a complete reprint within days of the wedding while keeping other preparations on track. Would recommend Paula 10/10 times. Ari + Peter [Bride + Groom] |
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A Vendor's Perspective:
We at The Farmer's Wife LOVE working with Paula Smith Designs, Inc. She is professional, thorough, open and honest, and willingly collaborative. So often the caterers (us) and the event coordinators do not meet or collaborate prior to the event, but that is never the case with a Your Event celebration. Because of this approach, there are no stones left unturned, no detail not noted during the planning process. But also, as experts in this industry, what we notice most about Paula's events are the beautiful and bespoke design elements —her events truly are one-of-a-kind! Any vendor (and party thrower) would be LUCKY to work with Paula!”
—Emilie S. [Owner]
We at The Farmer's Wife LOVE working with Paula Smith Designs, Inc. She is professional, thorough, open and honest, and willingly collaborative. So often the caterers (us) and the event coordinators do not meet or collaborate prior to the event, but that is never the case with a Your Event celebration. Because of this approach, there are no stones left unturned, no detail not noted during the planning process. But also, as experts in this industry, what we notice most about Paula's events are the beautiful and bespoke design elements —her events truly are one-of-a-kind! Any vendor (and party thrower) would be LUCKY to work with Paula!”
—Emilie S. [Owner]
"Paula and her team go above and beyond. Their process and organization are next level. It is an absolute joy to partner with them at our wedding venue every time we have the opportunity to do so!”
—Hailey A . [Stissing House Feast Manager]
—Hailey A . [Stissing House Feast Manager]
"Flawless execution with great care and grace. Your Event - Paula Smith Designs was an absolute lifesaver when it came to planning my son's bar mitzvah. He had a very specific vision for the event, and Paula not only understood it perfectly but also brought it to life in a way that surpassed anything we could have imagined. From the games arcade theme and the beautiful logo graphic carried throughout the weekend to the engaging activities, serene ceremony design and on theme swag everything was flawlessly executed with the utmost attention to detail and beauty.
But most importantly, the Your Event team handled it all with calm, confidence and grace and ensured that the entire celebration was filled with joy and laughter. All the guests, young and old, had a fantastic time, and we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. Thank you Your Event for making my son's bar mitzvah truly unforgettable! You did it again!!! I recommend Your Event wholeheartedly for your next special occasion—it will be SPECIAL if you're with them."
—Judy S. [Mother]
But most importantly, the Your Event team handled it all with calm, confidence and grace and ensured that the entire celebration was filled with joy and laughter. All the guests, young and old, had a fantastic time, and we couldn't have asked for a more memorable experience. Thank you Your Event for making my son's bar mitzvah truly unforgettable! You did it again!!! I recommend Your Event wholeheartedly for your next special occasion—it will be SPECIAL if you're with them."
—Judy S. [Mother]
"Your Event is an expert wedding planning service that exudes professionalism, calm, warmth, and care. Paula Smith is nothing short of your personal Mary Poppins - magically taking care of anything that might come up. We all know that weddings are crisis machines - from weather, to vendor personalities, to unexpected health issues, or a sudden change in headcount - things WILL happen. Paula is the person you want by your side to navigate those things.
***Deep Respect & Warmth***: Paula leads with respect, warmth and care in all of her relationships. This is especially important in her deep relationships with a variety of vendors. Because she is such a pleasure to work with, vendors are often willing to help her clients out with small favors - taking on a role they normally might not, setting up a little early, joining a walkthrough call they didn’t really have to be on. These are things that you usually cannot pay extra money for - they are professional courtesies that Paula’s clients receive because she is so well liked. This respect and warmth of course is a major reason why her clients are so happy and cared for as well.
***A Bespoke Experience***: Paula is curious - about you, about your culture and customs, and about how to meet your every hope for your special day. At the same time, she also manages your (and your parents’!) expectations to ensure you’re planning for a day that can be achieved within your budget and your goals. Once the vision is set, she begins going about creating. She is a beautiful creator. She created something SO special for us within our goals – so much so that we got comments like “this was magical, ethereal and the best wedding we have ever been to”. People felt that the event was not over-engineered, but just magically flowed from one moment to the next. We knew, this was Paula’s doing - to guide the event with a light hand that was imperceptible to most. Wow. Just wow.
***A Swiss-Army Knife Multipurpose Friend***: What you get with Your Event and Paula is an incredibly versatile team. Paula is a wonderful planner, but throughout this process she also served as a therapist, friend, aunt, stylist, decorator, artist, craftsperson, logistics savant - and so much more.
***Calmness***: This was the biggest event of our lives. A lot of money was involved for us. A lot of relationships we treasure, and several that are fragile. This creates anxiety. Out of all the planners we spoke to, we had a sense that Paula would guide us through with calm, joy, and practicality. The fact that she could easily work with both us (the couple) and family members with compassion, and yet a stern hand when it was needed allowed us to delegate even the most tenuous negotiations to her. She was simply a source of calm for us during the process.
***Contingency***: Paula was prepared for anything. You know when the same 3 tennis players win all the tournaments on grass courts, clay courts or turf? Paula is like that - while she only ultimately deploys one particular strategy on the weekend of the wedding, she had to prepare 5 or 6 in advance - which you know she has ready, and so while we would have been disappointed with rain, we know it still would have been beautiful, and we would not have had to do much different ourselves.
Overall, Paula is a gift to any couple looking to plan an amazing event with the most magical vibes while remaining calm and level-headed throughout. We cannot recommend her highly enough!"
—Rima P. [Bride]
***Deep Respect & Warmth***: Paula leads with respect, warmth and care in all of her relationships. This is especially important in her deep relationships with a variety of vendors. Because she is such a pleasure to work with, vendors are often willing to help her clients out with small favors - taking on a role they normally might not, setting up a little early, joining a walkthrough call they didn’t really have to be on. These are things that you usually cannot pay extra money for - they are professional courtesies that Paula’s clients receive because she is so well liked. This respect and warmth of course is a major reason why her clients are so happy and cared for as well.
***A Bespoke Experience***: Paula is curious - about you, about your culture and customs, and about how to meet your every hope for your special day. At the same time, she also manages your (and your parents’!) expectations to ensure you’re planning for a day that can be achieved within your budget and your goals. Once the vision is set, she begins going about creating. She is a beautiful creator. She created something SO special for us within our goals – so much so that we got comments like “this was magical, ethereal and the best wedding we have ever been to”. People felt that the event was not over-engineered, but just magically flowed from one moment to the next. We knew, this was Paula’s doing - to guide the event with a light hand that was imperceptible to most. Wow. Just wow.
***A Swiss-Army Knife Multipurpose Friend***: What you get with Your Event and Paula is an incredibly versatile team. Paula is a wonderful planner, but throughout this process she also served as a therapist, friend, aunt, stylist, decorator, artist, craftsperson, logistics savant - and so much more.
***Calmness***: This was the biggest event of our lives. A lot of money was involved for us. A lot of relationships we treasure, and several that are fragile. This creates anxiety. Out of all the planners we spoke to, we had a sense that Paula would guide us through with calm, joy, and practicality. The fact that she could easily work with both us (the couple) and family members with compassion, and yet a stern hand when it was needed allowed us to delegate even the most tenuous negotiations to her. She was simply a source of calm for us during the process.
***Contingency***: Paula was prepared for anything. You know when the same 3 tennis players win all the tournaments on grass courts, clay courts or turf? Paula is like that - while she only ultimately deploys one particular strategy on the weekend of the wedding, she had to prepare 5 or 6 in advance - which you know she has ready, and so while we would have been disappointed with rain, we know it still would have been beautiful, and we would not have had to do much different ourselves.
Overall, Paula is a gift to any couple looking to plan an amazing event with the most magical vibes while remaining calm and level-headed throughout. We cannot recommend her highly enough!"
—Rima P. [Bride]
"Paula and team worked with our family to execute a flawless event - she focused on contingencies and paid such attention to detail (everything from note card holders to incorporating our daughter’s favorite flower in wedding details). She is calm, professional, meticulous, artistically talented and just a joy to work with. She has become an extension of our family! As parents, we wanted someone who would both work well with our daughter and son in law but also us - Paula was phenomenal at both bridging preferences and creating opportunities to blend approaches. Paula also took such care to understand and beautifully orchestrate our Hindu ceremony. She was thoughtful, respectful and engaged. Wedding planning - at its best - can be a stressful and emotional experience. Paula helped make our experience positive and something we’ll look back on as a lovely bonding time for our family!"
—Vaidehi P. [Mother of the Bride]
—Vaidehi P. [Mother of the Bride]
I’d bet not many weddings end with a standing ovation for
the wedding planner, but mine did.
the wedding planner, but mine did.
"Paula is an absolute gem and working with her was wonderful - it was a huge relief knowing that she had everything under control (take it from an extremely TYPE A person). We engaged with her for "Month-Of" services, but in actuality she was available and helpful to us for the entire year leading up to our wedding. She felt like part of the family, cared about our wedding as if it were her own, and was incredibly detail oriented and professional. Thank you so much Paula!!”
—Kathleen M. [Bride]
—Kathleen M. [Bride]
"A Steady & Supportive Hand. As we were planning, my partner and I would say "we don't want to disappoint Paula." She kept us honest and on track in a warm and supportive manner, helped unblock things, and was incredibly knowledgeable about the surrounding area and vendor partners which really expedited parts of the process. She and her team are responsive, professional, and have your back."
—Megan C. [Bride]
—Megan C. [Bride]
“Paula was a true delight to work with throughout the wedding planning process. She made all of the planning conversations inspiring and fun through her exceptional professionalism and kindness. Her local expertise in the Hudson Valley and strong relationships with a great variety of vendors allowed the vision to come to life and exceed all expectations. By the time we got married, she had become a dear friend! And our families could not have been more grateful for her guidance and support the weekend-of. Thank you for everything, Paula!!”
—Ellie + Alex [Bride + Groom]
—Ellie + Alex [Bride + Groom]
"I am not a Type A Bride. I am a Type A centered and hand calligraphed in fuchsia ink (that's not too purple) on chartreuse (that's not too yellow) cardstock (110lb) Bride. And I was floored by Paula. We selected Paula after an interview process with several planners (first test was their reaction when I sent a 10pg vision & expectations presentation – Paula was excited by it). Debating between 2 planners we went back to the reviews. They were all insanely glowing for Paula and now we have fully experienced why (and yes, they’re all accurate). My husband waxes poetry on the way Paula brought our very specific creative visions to life (“A Groom’s Perspective”) but I will deliver a bullet pointed list for those of you who are scouring reviews like I did. Paula is a mindreader. We were so in sync on our wedding day that I would turn to ask her for something and she would hand it to me. It’s a little spooky. I was actually relaxed during my wedding weekend with Paula at my side. This was the best gift as I enjoyed so many more moments with loved ones. Every single vendor said she was the most outstanding planner they’ve ever worked with. People love her, they will move mountains for her. Paula has a rolodex of the best vendors. Every vendor she brought in went ABOVE & BEYOND. When you hire Paula, you’re getting the industry best. She will be your assassin if need be. She will defend you like a mama bear. She is thoughtful & sweet. Paula made the entire journey special. She is the most responsive person I have ever met – emails would be answered in minutes. She protects your mental health, giving you little doses of need-to-know info (or all of it if you ask!) Her superpower is coordination. She has a calm, cool, collectedness that permeates the months leading up to your wedding and while that remained during our wedding weekend, the GET SH*T DONE (but of course, sweetly!) attitude was awe-inspiring. Being a company founder, it can be hard for me to let go. I trusted Paula 300%. She puts the couple first. When she arrived for set-up at our home I offered her coffee and she responded with “This week is about you. Do not even think about me.” She brought her cooler of snacks and was off to orchestrate the many moving pieces. She took my details to the next level – even seemingly silly things like the way she displayed the parasols, and rolling our pool towels for the pool party for a streamlined look, or the glass card box leveled up by putting a vintage postcard and some moss from our cake table inside. She is simply a master. She thinks of everything. Every. Possible. Scenario. Every. Possible. Detail. She advised ordering clear umbrellas two weeks before the wedding as a “just in case” but also acknowledged that we’d still be in the return window if we didn’t use them. Paula has done this so many times over the years years she knows what works. She knows what you need, more than you know what you need. The only thing which could have been improved from our wedding (just one cranky bartender!) was a time I didn’t listen to Paula. Her husband is a pilot and has access to the BEST weather forecasting software Our wedding weekend ended in a standing ovation from our guests for Paula. So many people came up to me to talk about the magical experiences they had with her. Don't let Paula’s calm, zen exterior fool you - she is a mastermind thinking about the thousands of details underneath.
—Megan M. [Bride]
—Megan M. [Bride]
"A groom’s perspective. I’d bet not many weddings end with a standing ovation for the wedding planner, but mine did. My now wife and I had a very specific (and elaborate) vision for our wedding weekend. Three years ago we bought a beautiful property on a bumpy dirt road, up in the mountains outside of Cold Spring New York. On this property we wanted to 1) re-create a memory of love, warmth, and family, wrapped in the enjoyment of nature I once experienced in my childhood at a relative’s outdoor wedding, 2) infuse that memory with my wife’s impeccable design sense and creative vision, and 3) produce a sensory feast for our guests with delicious food, all the right music, and gorgeous vignettes or views around every corner. From day one, Paula embraced our vision and began working with us to make it into a reality. From upfront vendor selection to the detailed timelines of the event, Paula never failed to make sure what we were putting together matched the vision, always double checking to make sure what we were building was exactly what we wanted. I’m not going to say it was easy, but Paula was tireless in working with us to pull together all the components of what we would come to call ‘The Love Weekend’. Every wonderful event is a combination of content and coordination – all of the months of curation, my wife’s amazing creativity, the property overflowing with June blooms (with specific props to our poppies and Korean Dogwood who were real showstoppers) was the content. Where we got to see what really makes Paula Smith special was in the coordination, it was like watching an artist at work. Confident in her strokes, masterful with her craft, all done with an appearance of ease which allowed us to put our complete faith in her that everything would run smoothly. And it did. Paula is a maestro, and our wedding weekend was the most beautiful symphony of joy, love, beauty and deliciousness I’ve ever experienced. But most important, I was there to experience it, really there – able to be present in the moment, able to laugh and love with my family, able to take in all the beauty and deliciousness, because I knew Paula would take care of it all for me. ‘The Love Weekend’ was a fantastic success, we recreated that childhood memory, my wife’s unbelievable creativity was impeccably displayed across the entire weekend and every guest left wowed. As seen through the standing ovation we all gave to Paula as our Sunday pool party was winding down. Bravo Paula and thank you.
—Keith W. [Groom]
"This weekend I was lucky enough to attend a wedding planned by Paula Smith Designs. I have been to many weddings, but never one that ran more smoothly than this one. Paula and her staff were ready instantaneously whenever and for whatever was requested, such as an umbrella for the teeming rain or a blanket for warmth as the temperature dropped. The staff, which are always a reflection of their leader, were not just professional, but warm and friendly which added to the 'haimishness (Yiddish term for down home, family feeling)' of the event.
I would, and do, recommend Paula and her staff for any event one may have coming. You will not be going wrong."
—Terry W. [Groom's Aunt]
—Keith W. [Groom]
"This weekend I was lucky enough to attend a wedding planned by Paula Smith Designs. I have been to many weddings, but never one that ran more smoothly than this one. Paula and her staff were ready instantaneously whenever and for whatever was requested, such as an umbrella for the teeming rain or a blanket for warmth as the temperature dropped. The staff, which are always a reflection of their leader, were not just professional, but warm and friendly which added to the 'haimishness (Yiddish term for down home, family feeling)' of the event.
I would, and do, recommend Paula and her staff for any event one may have coming. You will not be going wrong."
—Terry W. [Groom's Aunt]
"Paula and her team were incredible to work with. My husband and I live in CA so we needed someone to completely manage everything for us on the east coast. Plus we had a 3-day wedding event with a welcome party, reception, and brunch, complicating things a bit. We were also very wishy washy on our wedding vision, the only thing we knew was that we wanted it to be beautiful and fun. I don’t even think we had a clear vision of what we wanted our color pallette to be. But Paula had a few conversations with us and was able to curate a vision that captured both of our personalities and the vibe we were looking for. Paula hadn’t worked up in VT when we booked her but it didn’t even matter, she was able to get us vendors and manage the entire process. Every step of the process was seamless because Paula was so prepared, whether it was vetting wedding vendors for us or ordering trees for the reception—she went to great lengths to make sure everything was perfect. Paula also managed various competing family personalities with poise and did an excellent job protecting us from any potential stressors. Working with her was a dream. We couldn’t have asked for a better planner. In addition to her planning skills, Paula has an excellent eye when it comes to design."
—Annabel P. [Bride]
—Annabel P. [Bride]
"Thank you Paula! Being located in California, we knew it would be difficult to coordinate a backyard wedding in New York. So it was especially important to us to find a planner who could interpret our vision and act on it autonomously. That said, when we hired Paula, we didn’t realize we’d be getting such a close friend and ally in addition to a competent and connected planner.
Paula’s guidance and effort helped get us through the planning process with relative ease. On several occasions, she went beyond her role and offered us knowledge and feedback on details like the signage and graphics that we decided to take on ourselves. And she treated our vendors the same way she treated us - with warmth and tact - and the result was a cohesive, well-orchestrated day.
In the week leading up to that day, the forecast began calling for rain. Paula checked in with us several times a day during that week, letting us know exactly what to do. Having prepared per her instructions, we could relax and be fully present on our wedding day, confident we were in good hands with her team.
In the end, our day was better than we could have imagined - thank you Paula and team!
—Jill F. [Bride]
Paula’s guidance and effort helped get us through the planning process with relative ease. On several occasions, she went beyond her role and offered us knowledge and feedback on details like the signage and graphics that we decided to take on ourselves. And she treated our vendors the same way she treated us - with warmth and tact - and the result was a cohesive, well-orchestrated day.
In the week leading up to that day, the forecast began calling for rain. Paula checked in with us several times a day during that week, letting us know exactly what to do. Having prepared per her instructions, we could relax and be fully present on our wedding day, confident we were in good hands with her team.
In the end, our day was better than we could have imagined - thank you Paula and team!
—Jill F. [Bride]
"My now husband and I found Paula through our caterer—and boy did we get lucky. Immediately we hit it off with Paula, though I will say... that is exceedingly easy. She is at once a comfort and a joy to be around, while ensuring she brings rigor and precision to the planning process. Every step of the way we felt so assured and that we were in the best hands with Paula. Over the course of the year we worked with her, she got to know us personally—and as it related to our vision for our wedding weekend—both what we wished for as a couple, and what spoke to us individually. Paula was always quick to dream up something I could have never thought of myself, while constantly staying smart, savvy and wary of any budget restrictions. Her curiosity, her ability to understand and go deep with her clients and background in design (and all other things wonderful) made our wedding weekend everything that it was and more. My husband and I both work full time jobs, and during the planning process, were juggling a long-distance relationship on top of it all. If we ever fell short, or flat on our wedding planning responsibilities, Paula held us to account and kept us honest. I can say with 100% certainty, we would NOT have been able to pull off the weekend without her and we so appreciated a planner who kindly held us accountable for the weekend every step of the way. Just as important as it is for your planner to be an expert in accountability, (which Paula is), she also is the perfect partner in creating windows of time during the planning process to unplug and enjoy the engagement. Paula was quick to remind us that despite the stress of planning the wedding—it should be FUN! And for my partner and I—she made it just that. Of course all the planning is for something—and as I previewed - Paula knocked it out of the park during our wedding. In the stressful weeks leading up to the weekend, she kept us grounded and was our biggest cheerleader. As the weekend kicked off, she was a rock. She kept all of our vendors on time and on task, and genuinely was a joy to have there. Both of our Moms and my grandma were thrilled that her calming and reassuring presence was there to guide us through the whole weekend. And after a year of getting to know Paula and planning with her—my partner and I were honored that she was there to witness our big day. Looking back on photos from the weekend, I'm in awe of all the little details that Paula brought to life. It meant the world to us. She is a treasure. Now we just need another excuse to throw a party!
—Lizzie K. [Bride]
—Lizzie K. [Bride]
The week leading up to the wedding we were able to focus on family while the Your Event team made sure every detail was in place.
"Impeccable Wedding Planning Experience
We had the best experience working with Paula and her team. From the earliest stages of planning to the actual wedding weekend, Paula went above and beyond to listen to what was important to us and make it come to life. She was so organized and worked with all our vendors to make sure everything came together on our wedding weekend. We so appreciate the care she put into making all the details of our wedding special, and making our guests feel so welcome.
The whole team reflected the grace, competence, warmth, and high standards that we experienced in our year and a half working with Paula.
It is because of our trust in Paula and her team that we were able to relax and have such a good time at our wedding, and we will always be grateful."
—Yeab W. [Groom]
We had the best experience working with Paula and her team. From the earliest stages of planning to the actual wedding weekend, Paula went above and beyond to listen to what was important to us and make it come to life. She was so organized and worked with all our vendors to make sure everything came together on our wedding weekend. We so appreciate the care she put into making all the details of our wedding special, and making our guests feel so welcome.
The whole team reflected the grace, competence, warmth, and high standards that we experienced in our year and a half working with Paula.
It is because of our trust in Paula and her team that we were able to relax and have such a good time at our wedding, and we will always be grateful."
—Yeab W. [Groom]
"Awesome wedding planning experience! Paula was such a great partner throughout our wedding planning process. We're based in California and planned our upstate New York wedding from across the country so we needed someone who would be able to handle all of the in-person logistics for us. And to make things even more difficult, our wedding venue was my backyard—a completely new location with no plumbing or electrical. Paula approached this challenge with excitement and positivity. Not only did she have solutions for all of the logistical details (lighting, electrical, plumbing, etc.) but she offered creative ideas around how to use the space in ways we could have never imagined! She was always supportive of our style choices and non-traditional wedding ideas and conveyed them perfectly to our vendors to execute our vision. She is highly organized and super professional. We never worried for a second about something going wrong or plans falling through. It's very clear that she has tons of experience in the industry and focuses on all of the details. All of that said, I think Paula's most valuable gift as a wedding planner is her calm demeanor. There will always be curveballs that come at you throughout the planning process and even on the day-of. But Paula handles it all with ease. It was such a gift to be able to be fully present on our wedding day and not have to worry about any of the details—we basically just showed up to a beautiful party like the rest of our guests :) all thanks to Paula!
—Sarah M. [Bride]
—Sarah M. [Bride]
It was such a wonderful day—we could not have wished for more!
"Paula and her team at Your Event made our wedding everything and more. From our first call with Paula we knew that she was the one for us, her calming presence and focus on working hand-in-hand with our vendors was exactly what we were looking for. Paula came into our lives and has been our guiding light throughout the entire wedding process. We so loved getting to have our planning sessions with her, she went above and beyond for us and was able to help us execute our perfect wedding, never flinching with any issues that came up. She kept us on schedule, everything organized and was able to coordinate our many different vendors for our backyard wedding. Planning a wedding can be very stressful, but with Paula we were never worried about it all coming together. The week leading up to the wedding we were able to focus on family while the Your Event team made sure every detail was in place. The saddest part about getting married is knowing we won't be chatting with Paula all the time but we are assured knowing that she will always remain in our lives. If you are looking for a planner, she is your person!
—Izzy K. [Bride]
—Izzy K. [Bride]
"Paula literally made our dreams into a reality. Everything we imagined she shepherded into existence with ease. We always looked forward to her correspondence because she was two steps ahead of where we even thought we should be! She's on top of every detail, knowledgeable beyond compare, truly a gem! And every vendor she brings into the process reflects a warmth, knowledge and candor that exudes from Paula as well. Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and we know it could not have reached the heights that it did without Paula (and having attended several weddings planned by her, we know everyone who attends her events feels the same).
—Sam R. [Groom]
—Sam R. [Groom]
"Amazing Service and Creative Ideas. Paula was amazing to work with, so easy and she is so creative. We didn't want traditional entertainment and she helped us come up with lawn games and fireworks. Her food recommendations were excellent. And on the day-of the event she really took care of all the guests making sure everyone has everything s/he needed.
—Julie F. [Mother of Twins]
—Julie F. [Mother of Twins]
"Paula and her team made our wedding into the day we envisioned. We worked with her and her team for a month of preparation, but the work started well before with Paula getting up to speed with our vision and vendors, while also providing her expertise along the way. Her communication and prep work the month before the wedding was also out of this world in making sure a timeline was set, all scenarios were accounted for (we had an outdoor wedding, but lucked out with perfect weather!), and all vendors were aware of each step and after the event so that all we had to do was show up! Clean up and break down was also run by Paula and her team and was seamless to the point where all we had to do was pick up the remaining items left at the event space the next day. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking about hiring a wedding planner for their big day—while the planning process is always difficult, Paula and her team made sure we got to enjoy every bit of our wedding day.
—Eric A. [Groom]
—Eric A. [Groom]
"Paula Smith and Your Event were the absolute best team! She is attentive, thoughtful, honors our choices & vision, and creates calm in all the wedding chaos. I cannot recommend her more—we knew we were in the best of hands!
—Ava F. [Bride]
—Ava F. [Bride]
As the weekend kicked off, she was a rock. She kept all of our vendors
on time and on task, and genuinely was a joy to have there.
on time and on task, and genuinely was a joy to have there.
"Paula and her team are total powerhouses. They took care of our wedding from the initial conversation to the day itself and were painstaking in every detail, leaving no decision unconsidered. We especially appreciated how upfront and transparent our communication was throughout the process. Paula has a truly impressive range of contacts and tremendous local knowledge. This made it possible for us to work through the planning and, by the final weeks, to take a deep breath and focus on the joy of the celebration. All aspects of the wedding felt 'waterproof' because of this attention to detail and amazing execution. Thank you for making this magic possible.
—Lucas T. [Groom]
"A Transcendent Wedding. Paula is incredibly detail oriented in a way that enables married couple and family to focus on the "cherries-on-top". Her instincts are tasteful, understated, and elegant—it's often the little things like signage, or guest arrival that surprise and delight. Highly recommended!
--Family Member
"I wanted to write to thank you for the fantastic job you did organizing Jo and Lucas' wedding this weekend. It was such a wonderful day—we could not have wished for more! The bride and groom are over the moon (and exhausted!). For me, the truly distinctive aspect of the way you work with us, is how much you care. It almost feels to me that you are part of the family and it is one of your loved ones who is getting married. You are (of course) so great at the detail. You have a great rolodex and local knowledge, which is so helpful, particularly for us foreigners! I really enjoyed visiting the command and control centre—your office. Your precision and neatness are legendary and your filing system is a work of art in its own right. The wedding planner side of things was great, but what makes you so special is that you put your heart into your work and it really shows. I have enjoyed our interactions so much and now we are sisters! I can't thank you enough.
—Jane D. [Mother of Bride]
—Lucas T. [Groom]
"A Transcendent Wedding. Paula is incredibly detail oriented in a way that enables married couple and family to focus on the "cherries-on-top". Her instincts are tasteful, understated, and elegant—it's often the little things like signage, or guest arrival that surprise and delight. Highly recommended!
--Family Member
"I wanted to write to thank you for the fantastic job you did organizing Jo and Lucas' wedding this weekend. It was such a wonderful day—we could not have wished for more! The bride and groom are over the moon (and exhausted!). For me, the truly distinctive aspect of the way you work with us, is how much you care. It almost feels to me that you are part of the family and it is one of your loved ones who is getting married. You are (of course) so great at the detail. You have a great rolodex and local knowledge, which is so helpful, particularly for us foreigners! I really enjoyed visiting the command and control centre—your office. Your precision and neatness are legendary and your filing system is a work of art in its own right. The wedding planner side of things was great, but what makes you so special is that you put your heart into your work and it really shows. I have enjoyed our interactions so much and now we are sisters! I can't thank you enough.
—Jane D. [Mother of Bride]
"We had an amazing experience with Paula and her team. They made our event stress-free and flawless. Their attention to detail and professionalism exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them for any event.
—Laura P. [Executive Director]
"Outstanding Support, organization and creativity. Your Event goes way beyond what is expected, they are uber organized, thoughtful and super creative. No detail is missed. Paula and her team are are talented designers who can reinvent a space beyond expectations. Paula made our fundraising event for 400 people seem easy, and turned a basic tent into an modern exciting space. Everyone who attended was in amazement.
—Beth L. [Board Member & Committee Director]
—Laura P. [Executive Director]
"Outstanding Support, organization and creativity. Your Event goes way beyond what is expected, they are uber organized, thoughtful and super creative. No detail is missed. Paula and her team are are talented designers who can reinvent a space beyond expectations. Paula made our fundraising event for 400 people seem easy, and turned a basic tent into an modern exciting space. Everyone who attended was in amazement.
—Beth L. [Board Member & Committee Director]
Paula made the wedding planning process stress-free and fun.
"Going into our wedding, there were a lot of details we just had not thought about or even considered.
What makes Paula special is that she knows how to draw out a couple's creativity and shape that vision into something truly special. Paula was able to craft the entire event to fit with our vision. Oftentimes our ideas did not really mesh well together, and Paula was always able to offer a professional opinion and course correct. In the end, the execution was flawless. Paula made the wedding planning process stress free and fun. She thoughtfully planned out all the decisions we had to make, and stepped in on details that we didn’t want to think about, it was a breeze and we got to enjoy what mattered most: getting married and partying with family and friends. Hiring Paula was the best decision we made for our wedding. She is not only incredibly kind, caring, and communicative, but also extremely effective and organized. Every single vendor we spoke to went out of their way to tell us how much they respected her as the best among all the planners they have worked with. The day before the wedding, there was an impending catastrophe that would have threatened a big part of the day. Paula and her team went above and beyond to handle the issue, and we blissfully didn’t even know about it until after the wedding. Paula made sure that we were focused on the joy of the day itself while she averted the crisis for us. This was such a testament to the abilities and professionalism of Paula and her team. We absolutely recommend Paula for anyone planning their wedding or any other event in the Hudson Valley 100%. You can tell how deeply she cares about the people she works with, how focused she was on our day, and how much joy she gets from making sure it was exactly what we wanted and more."
—Nicole H. [Bride]
What makes Paula special is that she knows how to draw out a couple's creativity and shape that vision into something truly special. Paula was able to craft the entire event to fit with our vision. Oftentimes our ideas did not really mesh well together, and Paula was always able to offer a professional opinion and course correct. In the end, the execution was flawless. Paula made the wedding planning process stress free and fun. She thoughtfully planned out all the decisions we had to make, and stepped in on details that we didn’t want to think about, it was a breeze and we got to enjoy what mattered most: getting married and partying with family and friends. Hiring Paula was the best decision we made for our wedding. She is not only incredibly kind, caring, and communicative, but also extremely effective and organized. Every single vendor we spoke to went out of their way to tell us how much they respected her as the best among all the planners they have worked with. The day before the wedding, there was an impending catastrophe that would have threatened a big part of the day. Paula and her team went above and beyond to handle the issue, and we blissfully didn’t even know about it until after the wedding. Paula made sure that we were focused on the joy of the day itself while she averted the crisis for us. This was such a testament to the abilities and professionalism of Paula and her team. We absolutely recommend Paula for anyone planning their wedding or any other event in the Hudson Valley 100%. You can tell how deeply she cares about the people she works with, how focused she was on our day, and how much joy she gets from making sure it was exactly what we wanted and more."
—Nicole H. [Bride]
"Thank you Paula and Team
My daughter's wedding was a blast, thanks to Paula and her team's great work. It was a lifetime sweet memory for my family and me. Paula is warm, gracious, engaging, and experienced; always able to provide the correct answer at the right moment, nothing more, nothing less. We couldn't be more satisfied."
—Phyllis H. [Mother of the Bride]
My daughter's wedding was a blast, thanks to Paula and her team's great work. It was a lifetime sweet memory for my family and me. Paula is warm, gracious, engaging, and experienced; always able to provide the correct answer at the right moment, nothing more, nothing less. We couldn't be more satisfied."
—Phyllis H. [Mother of the Bride]
"Paula is a delight to work with. Great suggestions. Never pushy. Exceedingly competent. We always felt assured that we were in good hands. And what could have been a stressful day was very low stress for us."
—Rinne B.
—Rinne B.
"I’ve been thinking of what to write for my review for quite some time and I still cannot put into words how simply incredible of a person and planner Paula is. Paula is one of the best people we have ever met, period. She led us, our vendors, and her team through 2 reschedulings due to COVID-19, and produced the most beautiful wedding beyond anything we ever could have imagined. Paula is patient, kind, and so humble. Please do take my word on this because as a licensed therapist with a decade of experience, I consider myself to be a fair judge of character. There were so many times when she easily could have fired us (and it would’ve been fair); we didn’t mean to be, but we were bridezilla and groomzilla. We’re perfectionists and both work minimum of 50hrs/week and our work became super busy in the month before the wedding. We worked with her over the course of THREE years and never once was she rude or unprofessional despite the fact that there was a global pandemic occurring that threw the wedding industry upside down and sideways. The other vendors only ever had wonderful things to say about her too. Paula’s skills speak for herself and can be viewed on her website, but what you can’t easily see is that she is so hard working and thinks of details I’ve never heard of! My aunt has unobtainably high standards and was a bit high maintenance at the wedding and even she was impressed by Paula! In sum, if you’re on the fence, call her and see for yourself. Paula, if you see this we love you and our next fluffy child better be adorable because they’re going to be named Paul or Paula in your honor! (No, we’re not kidding.)"
—Kate Wilsey [Bride]
—Kate Wilsey [Bride]
Words cannot fully express the gratitude and appreciation we have for Paula Smith and the Your Event Team for creating an unforgettable and beautiful wedding day for us.
"10 out of 5 for Paula Smith & the Your Event Team!
We will keep this short to make sure you read this all the way through—trust us and the many exceptional reviews that Paula Smith and the Your Event Team is the absolute BEST and a MUST to book for your event!
Words cannot fully express the gratitude and appreciation we have for Paula Smith and the Your Event Team for creating an unforgettable and beautiful wedding day for us. From the first moment we spoke with Paula when looking for a wedding planner, we knew she would be perfect for our special day. Her immediate care for us as a couple, unconditional support, guidance, attention to detail and the skill and love for her craft was clear throughout our entire year of communication (and beyond our wedding day). She is a true professional in every way, from managing us as clients and our vendors (who she knows of MANY and all adore and admire her), to ensuring every small and big detail was accounted for and making sure we were happy and calm throughout the entire process. Her emails and calls always brightened our days and made us feel calm and supported in both the smoothest and the most stressful days. Her consistent communication, scheduling and management of every detail (and there were many!) was outstanding. Paula always made us feel at ease, finding a solution to anything that came our way throughout the entire process and most importantly the day of. She went above and beyond to make sure our creative vision was beautifully executed, and day of events went exactly as we had imagined and more. Our wedding day was everything anyone would ever dream of – smooth, stress free and full of love and joy. We fully trusted Paula and her team, and we are so beyond grateful and lucky to have had them be a HUGE part of our special day. Paula truly made us feel like family, and she is most certainly a part of ours! We feel so lucky and blessed to have met her and will forever be grateful to her for making our wedding year memorable and special."
—Tanya and Arin [Mr. + Mrs. A]
We will keep this short to make sure you read this all the way through—trust us and the many exceptional reviews that Paula Smith and the Your Event Team is the absolute BEST and a MUST to book for your event!
Words cannot fully express the gratitude and appreciation we have for Paula Smith and the Your Event Team for creating an unforgettable and beautiful wedding day for us. From the first moment we spoke with Paula when looking for a wedding planner, we knew she would be perfect for our special day. Her immediate care for us as a couple, unconditional support, guidance, attention to detail and the skill and love for her craft was clear throughout our entire year of communication (and beyond our wedding day). She is a true professional in every way, from managing us as clients and our vendors (who she knows of MANY and all adore and admire her), to ensuring every small and big detail was accounted for and making sure we were happy and calm throughout the entire process. Her emails and calls always brightened our days and made us feel calm and supported in both the smoothest and the most stressful days. Her consistent communication, scheduling and management of every detail (and there were many!) was outstanding. Paula always made us feel at ease, finding a solution to anything that came our way throughout the entire process and most importantly the day of. She went above and beyond to make sure our creative vision was beautifully executed, and day of events went exactly as we had imagined and more. Our wedding day was everything anyone would ever dream of – smooth, stress free and full of love and joy. We fully trusted Paula and her team, and we are so beyond grateful and lucky to have had them be a HUGE part of our special day. Paula truly made us feel like family, and she is most certainly a part of ours! We feel so lucky and blessed to have met her and will forever be grateful to her for making our wedding year memorable and special."
—Tanya and Arin [Mr. + Mrs. A]
"Wedding Planner Extraordinaire
Paula Smith is an exceptional wedding planner and also just the most lovely person to be around and work with. She's shockingly organized and also has a talent of remaining calm and collected in challenging situations and under pressure. A true professional that can be relied upon and trusted with the great responsibility of making sure your very important day happens flawlessly!"
--Amna A.
Paula Smith is an exceptional wedding planner and also just the most lovely person to be around and work with. She's shockingly organized and also has a talent of remaining calm and collected in challenging situations and under pressure. A true professional that can be relied upon and trusted with the great responsibility of making sure your very important day happens flawlessly!"
--Amna A.
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"Best wedding planner!
I HIGHLY recommend having Paula and her team as your wedding planner. Her attention to detail is absolutely amazing. She'll provide you with many ideas that you might not even think about. Thank you so much Paula for everything you did for me on my special day. --Brittany K [Bride] "When planning my daughter's wedding, I realized I was in way over my head. Thankfully, I found Paula and her team. I can't say enough about how helpful Paula was in making the big day more memorable than we ever thought it could be. As the mother of the bride, the last thing I wanted to do, and my daughter wanted to do, was worry about all the details that really make the day a success. Thank you Paula and team because the day could not have been more perfect."
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"Best Planner!
Paula was the best planner we could've asked for! Her communications with the vendors ensured the day went off without a glitch. She added extra touches to the event so it left a special impression on our guests. Our vision was fully appreciated and carried out by Paula - the wedding was on a farm/village and the event was beautiful, elegant, natural, understated, but elevated at the same time!"
—Ran Y. [Bride]
Paula was the best planner we could've asked for! Her communications with the vendors ensured the day went off without a glitch. She added extra touches to the event so it left a special impression on our guests. Our vision was fully appreciated and carried out by Paula - the wedding was on a farm/village and the event was beautiful, elegant, natural, understated, but elevated at the same time!"
—Ran Y. [Bride]
"Our event was a dream...
Paula and her team will ensure that your event is beautiful, on-time, and stress-free. We worked with Paula for our engagement party in a rustic barn setting, and I cannot recommend her team enough! All of our guests enjoyed the evening—it was truly magical! Every detail was considered, and Paula is thoughtful, professional, and truly a joy to work with. Do not hesitate to hire her for your next event!"
—Karianna + Rueben
Paula and her team will ensure that your event is beautiful, on-time, and stress-free. We worked with Paula for our engagement party in a rustic barn setting, and I cannot recommend her team enough! All of our guests enjoyed the evening—it was truly magical! Every detail was considered, and Paula is thoughtful, professional, and truly a joy to work with. Do not hesitate to hire her for your next event!"
—Karianna + Rueben
I cannot say enough good things about this extraordinary woman!
Paula swooped in to help us with not one but two weddings and rehearsal dinners—lending her expertise, perfectionism and warmth to every detail.
Paula swooped in to help us with not one but two weddings and rehearsal dinners—lending her expertise, perfectionism and warmth to every detail.
"Together, we created a dream team...
The key to the success of our wedding celebration was teamwork. As the captain of our ship, Paula stirred us in the right direction without being overbearing. From the beginning, she gave us the freedom to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests. Together, we built a dream-team. Paula trusted our decisions, and we trusted her tactful guidance."
—Andrew Doar [Groom]
The key to the success of our wedding celebration was teamwork. As the captain of our ship, Paula stirred us in the right direction without being overbearing. From the beginning, she gave us the freedom to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests. Together, we built a dream-team. Paula trusted our decisions, and we trusted her tactful guidance."
—Andrew Doar [Groom]
"Paula Smith is an extraordinary professional and an exceptional person.
She was fully committed to ensuring that the vision that our daughter and our son-in-law had for their wedding became a reality - and collaborated beautifully with them throughout. She brought deep expertise, inspired creativity and positive energy to the planning process — and she brought leadership, precision and excellence to delivering a truly wonderful wedding. Paula and her team took responsibility for ensuring that everyone working on the rehearsal dinner and the wedding performed at the highest level. She also provided a calm, competent and positive approach to every challenge, found new opportunities to create special experiences, and made sure that every detail was attended to. I particularly appreciated how attentive Paula was to the bride and groom, making sure that their preferences and choices were at the fore throughout. Indeed, she supported and guided all of us involved in the wedding with impeccable care and respect. I can’t recommend Paula highly enough. She truly is one of the most outstanding professionals I have every worked with."
—Franz Paasche [Father of the Bride]
She was fully committed to ensuring that the vision that our daughter and our son-in-law had for their wedding became a reality - and collaborated beautifully with them throughout. She brought deep expertise, inspired creativity and positive energy to the planning process — and she brought leadership, precision and excellence to delivering a truly wonderful wedding. Paula and her team took responsibility for ensuring that everyone working on the rehearsal dinner and the wedding performed at the highest level. She also provided a calm, competent and positive approach to every challenge, found new opportunities to create special experiences, and made sure that every detail was attended to. I particularly appreciated how attentive Paula was to the bride and groom, making sure that their preferences and choices were at the fore throughout. Indeed, she supported and guided all of us involved in the wedding with impeccable care and respect. I can’t recommend Paula highly enough. She truly is one of the most outstanding professionals I have every worked with."
—Franz Paasche [Father of the Bride]
"The most dreamy, perfect and fun day of our lives...
We got married 6/12/21 this year and I know in my heart it would have not been nearly as incredible as it was without Paula’s help. When we decided less then a year out to change our wedding plans due to Covid from a venue to a private wedding thrown at a house we had rented we knew we needed help.
Finding Paula was nothing less than kismet, not only is she deep rooted in the planning community and business with many different friends and associates to help with anything you may need but she is quite possibly one of the most kind and pleasant people I have ever worked with in any service industry.
She was communicating at every step of the way and made decisions very easy. While Paula is an amazing wedding planner, she is also a very talented graphic artist!!! Anything I may have been dreaming up for signage Paula was able to create and print for me as well as having a inventory of wedding decor you can rent right from her! All of my other vendors who Paula was in constant contact with made multiple comments on how great of a planner I had, not that I didn’t know it already! I can’t recommend Paula enough, she helped us delivery the dream wedding we had imagined and left no stone unturned when it came to important details to make our wedding fun and comfortable for our guests!"
—Sarah Russell [Bride]
We got married 6/12/21 this year and I know in my heart it would have not been nearly as incredible as it was without Paula’s help. When we decided less then a year out to change our wedding plans due to Covid from a venue to a private wedding thrown at a house we had rented we knew we needed help.
Finding Paula was nothing less than kismet, not only is she deep rooted in the planning community and business with many different friends and associates to help with anything you may need but she is quite possibly one of the most kind and pleasant people I have ever worked with in any service industry.
She was communicating at every step of the way and made decisions very easy. While Paula is an amazing wedding planner, she is also a very talented graphic artist!!! Anything I may have been dreaming up for signage Paula was able to create and print for me as well as having a inventory of wedding decor you can rent right from her! All of my other vendors who Paula was in constant contact with made multiple comments on how great of a planner I had, not that I didn’t know it already! I can’t recommend Paula enough, she helped us delivery the dream wedding we had imagined and left no stone unturned when it came to important details to make our wedding fun and comfortable for our guests!"
—Sarah Russell [Bride]
From the beginning, she gave us the freedom to create
a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests.
a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests.
"Paula did not disappoint...
I hired Paula to plan a small dinner party for my granddaughter who was graduating and going off to college. Paula planned a perfect day. She took care of everything. All I had to do was show up. I had never hired a party planner and was not sure what to expect. She listened to what I wanted. She made suggestions and offered options. My granddaughter was thrilled. My family and friends ar still talking about what a beautiful event and celebration.
—JoAnn Coughtry
I hired Paula to plan a small dinner party for my granddaughter who was graduating and going off to college. Paula planned a perfect day. She took care of everything. All I had to do was show up. I had never hired a party planner and was not sure what to expect. She listened to what I wanted. She made suggestions and offered options. My granddaughter was thrilled. My family and friends ar still talking about what a beautiful event and celebration.
—JoAnn Coughtry
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"Paula was our guardian angel during the craziness of planning a pandemic wedding,
and she delivered a wedding that went beyond our wildest dreams. She was so professional and organized, and she guided us every step of the way. From the moment we signed her, she helped us navigate the realities of planning during an incredibly busy wedding season. She helped us book all key vendors in just two weeks after our first conversation, which was so crucial since we were just 6 months from the wedding date and everything was getting booked quickly. She handled key vendor communications and got everyone to show up on time and do their part. She nudged us to get a contingency rain tent, which came in handy when it started raining during our ceremony! Most importantly, she kept everyone calm on day of and reminded us to take in the key moments, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Paula's design services were also stunning -- we got lots of compliments about the wedding invitation calligraphy, the signage around the wedding, and place cards. Paula was just such a joy to work with, and I'd highly recommend her for any event. —Arib Patel [Groom] |
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"As venue owners, working with Paula is a dream.
Paula is incredibly organized, has beautiful taste and instincts, and puts an incredible amount of care and attention into providing the most special experience for her couples. We have seen her pull off true miracles due to her relationship with vendors (i.e. a tent delivery and setup within hours of the ceremony…not sure how she got that done!). She has a stellar team working with her and is a calm and decisive problem-solver. She thinks of details that can really make a difference in the experience for the bride and groom on their special day. We love working with Paula and highly recommend her for couples who are looking for really buttoned up planning."
—Pamela Carden [Venue Owner]
Paula is incredibly organized, has beautiful taste and instincts, and puts an incredible amount of care and attention into providing the most special experience for her couples. We have seen her pull off true miracles due to her relationship with vendors (i.e. a tent delivery and setup within hours of the ceremony…not sure how she got that done!). She has a stellar team working with her and is a calm and decisive problem-solver. She thinks of details that can really make a difference in the experience for the bride and groom on their special day. We love working with Paula and highly recommend her for couples who are looking for really buttoned up planning."
—Pamela Carden [Venue Owner]
"Paula Smith was a delight to work with from start to finish..
this wedding was planned and flawlessly executed in less than 5 months...our daughter had very definite ideas of what her wedding would look and feel like and Paula translated that ideal into reality and delivered by all accounts the perfect wedding..from specially designed invitations with a personal logo which carried onto the menus, the signage , the seating charts, etc."
—Nancy Humphreys [Mother of the Bride]
this wedding was planned and flawlessly executed in less than 5 months...our daughter had very definite ideas of what her wedding would look and feel like and Paula translated that ideal into reality and delivered by all accounts the perfect wedding..from specially designed invitations with a personal logo which carried onto the menus, the signage , the seating charts, etc."
—Nancy Humphreys [Mother of the Bride]
I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone and everyone! It will be the best investment you ever make in your happiness and your sanity!
"After over two years of wedding planning during a pandemic,
I am so excited to say that Paula helped us create the perfect wedding weekend of our dreams (rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and farewell brunch)!
Throughout all of the chaos of the pandemic, Paula was our rock. She was always calm, cool, and collected and knew exactly what to do, even during an unprecedented global crisis. She goes above and beyond for her clients and always gives 110% effort to make sure every detail falls into place perfectly. After witnessing Paula in action during our wedding weekend, my friends and family are convinced that Paula is a miracle worker. Throughout the entire wedding weekend, Paula and her fantastic team instantly took care of every detail and expertly solved any minor issue that came up. My husband and I were able to completely immerse ourselves in the experience of getting married without worrying about a single thing, and that in and of itself is priceless. I originally thought that I didn't need a wedding planner, and now I couldn't imagine wedding planning without Paula! She has truly become part of our family, and I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone and everyone! It will be the best investment you ever make in your happiness and your sanity!"
—Lindsey Higgins [Bride]
I am so excited to say that Paula helped us create the perfect wedding weekend of our dreams (rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and farewell brunch)!
Throughout all of the chaos of the pandemic, Paula was our rock. She was always calm, cool, and collected and knew exactly what to do, even during an unprecedented global crisis. She goes above and beyond for her clients and always gives 110% effort to make sure every detail falls into place perfectly. After witnessing Paula in action during our wedding weekend, my friends and family are convinced that Paula is a miracle worker. Throughout the entire wedding weekend, Paula and her fantastic team instantly took care of every detail and expertly solved any minor issue that came up. My husband and I were able to completely immerse ourselves in the experience of getting married without worrying about a single thing, and that in and of itself is priceless. I originally thought that I didn't need a wedding planner, and now I couldn't imagine wedding planning without Paula! She has truly become part of our family, and I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone and everyone! It will be the best investment you ever make in your happiness and your sanity!"
—Lindsey Higgins [Bride]
"Paula Smith- Best Wedding Planner Ever!
Paula Smith and her team made planning my wedding a breeze. Paula is not only an amazingly talented planner, but she’s also such a kind person, and now friend. She made the whole planning experience fun and stress-free, even during Covid! She took the time to really understand my vision and made my wedding dreams come true! I can’t get over how perfect was my wedding weekend was, it was beyond my wildest expectations! Hurricane Henri came in fast but Paula and her team to the rescue, they truly saved the day, you would have never known there was a hurricane. Paula Smith, we love you and we are forever grateful!"
—Rachel Ebin [Bride]
"Paula Smith of Your Event was exactly what we were looking for when we started to plan my daughter's wedding.
She was super patient with all our questions during the planning process and during the wedding they were amazing, considering Hurricane Henri decided to come for a visit. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals to make the day the most amazing day ever. Paula is attentive, easy to work with, professional and oh-so creative! She provided a touch of class to everything she touched and no matter what we wanted she always found a way to make it happen. They really are the dream team and we couldn’t be happier. They helped make my daughter's magical weekend wedding dreams come true. I absolutely recommend them without hesitation! I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
—Beth Barbakoff [Mother of the Bride]
"Paula and her team are the real deal!
They support their clients thoroughly leading up the wedding and can execute the timeline and details flawlessly. Paula is a wonderful communicator, problem solver and will do anything to make sure her client's vision comes to life. Speaking as a vendor that worked with Paula this past year, we had to execute Plan B as Hurricane Henri had other plans for the wedding. Plan B was very much thought out and her team sprung into action to make this one a the best weddings, even in a hurricane! Paula and her team are dependable, thoughtful and professional!"
—A.L. [Venue Manager]
Paula Smith and her team made planning my wedding a breeze. Paula is not only an amazingly talented planner, but she’s also such a kind person, and now friend. She made the whole planning experience fun and stress-free, even during Covid! She took the time to really understand my vision and made my wedding dreams come true! I can’t get over how perfect was my wedding weekend was, it was beyond my wildest expectations! Hurricane Henri came in fast but Paula and her team to the rescue, they truly saved the day, you would have never known there was a hurricane. Paula Smith, we love you and we are forever grateful!"
—Rachel Ebin [Bride]
"Paula Smith of Your Event was exactly what we were looking for when we started to plan my daughter's wedding.
She was super patient with all our questions during the planning process and during the wedding they were amazing, considering Hurricane Henri decided to come for a visit. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals to make the day the most amazing day ever. Paula is attentive, easy to work with, professional and oh-so creative! She provided a touch of class to everything she touched and no matter what we wanted she always found a way to make it happen. They really are the dream team and we couldn’t be happier. They helped make my daughter's magical weekend wedding dreams come true. I absolutely recommend them without hesitation! I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
—Beth Barbakoff [Mother of the Bride]
"Paula and her team are the real deal!
They support their clients thoroughly leading up the wedding and can execute the timeline and details flawlessly. Paula is a wonderful communicator, problem solver and will do anything to make sure her client's vision comes to life. Speaking as a vendor that worked with Paula this past year, we had to execute Plan B as Hurricane Henri had other plans for the wedding. Plan B was very much thought out and her team sprung into action to make this one a the best weddings, even in a hurricane! Paula and her team are dependable, thoughtful and professional!"
—A.L. [Venue Manager]
Paula and her team are a breath of fresh air when
they step on property.
they step on property.
"I could not recommend Paula more—it will be the best decision you make for your wedding
(aside from choosing your partner!), and you will also get to spend time with an amazing person! Words cannot describe how much Paula did for us for our wedding. From our first phone call, we knew she would be amazing to work with, and she we couldn’t have imagined just how amazing. Every detail was perfect and better than the last—from her amazing table settings, to special details that we didn't even know were coming, the day was beyond everything we had hoped for. She helped us coordinate all the signage and the calligrapher, and our guests commented how beautiful it all was! The venue looked even more beautiful than we imagined, and the day of, she was able to implement a few backup plans that I didn't even know were in place, but she had worked on with all the vendors in advance. Even a few days after the event, she is still providing guidance and support to us! Paula was also so kind, patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process, and was a calming and guiding force for us in the best way possible. She truly had an uncanny ability to know when we were starting to freak out, and were able to reach out with a kind email or just the right advice to calm us down and focus on what was most important. I enthusiastically recommend Paula!!"
—Katherine O'Hare [Bride]
(aside from choosing your partner!), and you will also get to spend time with an amazing person! Words cannot describe how much Paula did for us for our wedding. From our first phone call, we knew she would be amazing to work with, and she we couldn’t have imagined just how amazing. Every detail was perfect and better than the last—from her amazing table settings, to special details that we didn't even know were coming, the day was beyond everything we had hoped for. She helped us coordinate all the signage and the calligrapher, and our guests commented how beautiful it all was! The venue looked even more beautiful than we imagined, and the day of, she was able to implement a few backup plans that I didn't even know were in place, but she had worked on with all the vendors in advance. Even a few days after the event, she is still providing guidance and support to us! Paula was also so kind, patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process, and was a calming and guiding force for us in the best way possible. She truly had an uncanny ability to know when we were starting to freak out, and were able to reach out with a kind email or just the right advice to calm us down and focus on what was most important. I enthusiastically recommend Paula!!"
—Katherine O'Hare [Bride]
Paula is a master at her craft AND she cares.
She has the best resources to top notch vendors in the area.
She has the best resources to top notch vendors in the area.
"Paula truly saved the day!
We had a small wedding (35 people) in September, at a small, luxury hotel (Troutbeck) upstate. Given the size, and that the hotel had in-house food and service, and its own event planners on staff, we thought didn't need a planner of our own. We could not have been more wrong! By 2 weeks before the date, we were beyond stressed at realizing how many little things still needed to be decided, and getting really frustrated at how the venue was communicating. We reached out to Paula, and she graciously agreed to swoop in at the last minute and figure things out. Within a few days she had already visited the venue and gently clarified things there, and been in touch with all the vendors and started working things through....By far the best money we spent on our wedding and totally worth the modest extra cost , because ultimately, we were truly able to actually enjoy the day thanks to her!"
-Kayleigh G. [Bride]
We had a small wedding (35 people) in September, at a small, luxury hotel (Troutbeck) upstate. Given the size, and that the hotel had in-house food and service, and its own event planners on staff, we thought didn't need a planner of our own. We could not have been more wrong! By 2 weeks before the date, we were beyond stressed at realizing how many little things still needed to be decided, and getting really frustrated at how the venue was communicating. We reached out to Paula, and she graciously agreed to swoop in at the last minute and figure things out. Within a few days she had already visited the venue and gently clarified things there, and been in touch with all the vendors and started working things through....By far the best money we spent on our wedding and totally worth the modest extra cost , because ultimately, we were truly able to actually enjoy the day thanks to her!"
-Kayleigh G. [Bride]
"Paula went the extra mile to make sure our wedding was beautiful and ran smoothly--
we couldn't have done it without her! Her background as a designer meant she thought of every detail, she helped us find great vendors, and she was an advocate for us when we needed it. Even after our wedding, she stayed on the case and got us a refund from one vendor whose service—through no fault of Paula's—didn't quite measure up. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!"
—Andy Amend [Groom]
we couldn't have done it without her! Her background as a designer meant she thought of every detail, she helped us find great vendors, and she was an advocate for us when we needed it. Even after our wedding, she stayed on the case and got us a refund from one vendor whose service—through no fault of Paula's—didn't quite measure up. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!"
—Andy Amend [Groom]
Many people wish they could have the wedding they have always dreamed of. My husband and I truly think ours was! This was because of Paula Smith and the Your Event team! Everyone knows, planning a wedding could be a lot of work. This was especially true for us. Not only did we have to plan this wedding in the midst of the pandemic. We had chosen a remote family estate for the wedding venue. Never before had this estate been used for a big event (which spanned across acres of land). This was without a doubt a ground up build of an event that brought, what some may think were a variety of challenges. But, never once did Paula Smith & her team make it feel that way. Paula's expertise, confidence & skills were unmatchable. With her natural creativity, impeccable attention to detail, unwavering work ethic, strong support & 24/7 communication (for us, as well as the vendors), and above all her strong positivity, made this wedding planning an absolute dream! Paula was always available when you needed her. She most certainly handled far more than I was even visible to. Another aspect which I never realized would be so important, was her ability to help focus and guide you on the process and address topics when necessary. Alleviating any feeling of being overwhelmed in the details. It was an absolute pleasure to have worked with Paula and her team. We all felt we not only gained a invaluable partner in the wedding planning process, we gained a dear friend of whom we are blessed to have spent time with leading up to and on our special day. Paula & her team were quite honestly our fairy godmothers who made our wedding the best day of our lives.
—Jamie V. [Bride]
—Jamie V. [Bride]
To say that Paula is just a planner doesn't begin to capture
how incredible her work is... completely devoted to her clients
and puts thought, care and skill into every detail.
how incredible her work is... completely devoted to her clients
and puts thought, care and skill into every detail.
"Paula & her team were incredible!
We put together a big schedule of three events over a weekend, with complex logistics and a challenging off-grid location as our venue. Paula managed every detail, while keeping a keen and rigorous eye on every vendor. She was a pleasure to work with in every respect, and when challenges arose, she handled them with ingenious problem-solving skills and thoughtful grace. On top of it all, she has a great aesthetic, and we felt fully comfortable trusting her with every detail. Because of Paula, our wedding was spectacular. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
—Gabe Flateman [Groom]
We put together a big schedule of three events over a weekend, with complex logistics and a challenging off-grid location as our venue. Paula managed every detail, while keeping a keen and rigorous eye on every vendor. She was a pleasure to work with in every respect, and when challenges arose, she handled them with ingenious problem-solving skills and thoughtful grace. On top of it all, she has a great aesthetic, and we felt fully comfortable trusting her with every detail. Because of Paula, our wedding was spectacular. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
—Gabe Flateman [Groom]
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"I would give her 6/5 stars if I could
When we started planning our dream wedding with Paula, we never would have imagined planning a wedding in a pandemic. When we decided we would need to postpone our big celebration to summer 2021, she effortlessly stepped us through the process of rescheduling. After we successfully pushed vendors to next year, she also helped us plan our intimate ceremony with 20 family members. It was perfect and all I ever imagined and more. I wouldn’t have wanted to plan with anyone else. I truly think Paula treats each wedding as if it were her own, she will make sure it is perfect and exactly how her clients imagine. To say Paula is meticulous is an understatement, she is able to step you through everything that could come up on your wedding day. She even helped us organize pet sitting for our newly adopted puppy (her own daughter fed her dinner, walked her, and even brought her to our site for some photos). She also has great relationships with vendors in the Hudson valley and beyond. Those connections help you get the best possible deals on materials and vendors. Our day was perfect, I would recommend her to anyone!" –Kirsten B. (Bride) |
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"Paula is the utmost professional!
She worked with us on our event with extraordinary care. Together, we created a vision for our day and Paula executed it paying attention to every last detail! Paula is unflappable. Planning an event during the pandemic is no small thing. Paula pulled it off with ease. She was responsive every step of the way and was flexible when we needed to make changes. She understood the experience we wanted for ourselves and our guests and had creative ideas to make it a reality! She has wonderful relationships with vendors who made our event event more special. Paula has an uncanny way of making you feel everything will turn out well—even with threats of rain! She’s design savvy and our event was not only beautiful but organized and executed so well.
You’d be lucky to work with Paula! She’s one of a kind. I’m so glad we hired her. It was the best decision we made for our event!"
–Judy Schoenberg
She worked with us on our event with extraordinary care. Together, we created a vision for our day and Paula executed it paying attention to every last detail! Paula is unflappable. Planning an event during the pandemic is no small thing. Paula pulled it off with ease. She was responsive every step of the way and was flexible when we needed to make changes. She understood the experience we wanted for ourselves and our guests and had creative ideas to make it a reality! She has wonderful relationships with vendors who made our event event more special. Paula has an uncanny way of making you feel everything will turn out well—even with threats of rain! She’s design savvy and our event was not only beautiful but organized and executed so well.
You’d be lucky to work with Paula! She’s one of a kind. I’m so glad we hired her. It was the best decision we made for our event!"
–Judy Schoenberg
"Run, don’t walk, to hire Your Event!
Choosing to work with Paula was by far the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. We originally thought we didn’t need a wedding planner at all, but we fell in love with a venue that required one. That led us to Paula, which we are SO thankful for. Paula has the kind of personality that makes you love working with her. Wedding planning is something she clearly loves and is passionate about, and her positive energy is contagious. She also has a soothing, calming presence. Even in the most stressful moments, she was calm, cool, and collected and passed that vibe onto us. Paula is selfless and extremely dedicated to her clients. She always goes above and beyond to ensure we have the best experience possible. COVID-19 caused us to reschedule our wedding until 2021 - a couple’s worst nightmare. She calmly helped us think through the right time to make the decision to postpone while the world was in total chaos, and once we did, she made rebooking a breeze. She contacted all of our vendors to figure out a date that would work for everybody, and within a matter of days we had our new wedding date with all but one of our vendors intact. In addition to helping with logistics, she was very in tune with our emotional needs during that incredibly difficult time. She saved us so much heartache and money! We couldn’t imagine going through that devastating, stressful process without Paula’s steadfast, compassionate, and level-headed support. Throughout the entire planning process, she knew when to push us to keep things moving and when to give us a little space to step back from the stress of planning. She understands that there are other things going on in our lives and adjusts her schedule around our needs rather than keeping us on a rigid schedule. Paula also has a fantastic design eye! She instantly understood our vision from our very first phone call and knew how to translate it into an event in ways that we would have been unable to do on our own. She has worked directly with our vendors to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted without us having to think about all of the minor details, allowing us to focus on just the fun parts of planning our wedding. Paula has a great rolodex of vendor relationships. For each vendor we needed to hire, she presented us with a variety of options at different price points. If none of the options appealed to us, she was happy to go back to the drawing board and find even more options.
We cannot recommend Paula and Your Event strongly enough! While we are disappointed that we have to wait another year to get married, we are thrilled that we get to work with Paula for longer than we expected! We know that Paula is going to make our wedding vision come to life in 2021, and we already can’t wait to hire her for future events!"
–Jacob A. (Groom)
Choosing to work with Paula was by far the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. We originally thought we didn’t need a wedding planner at all, but we fell in love with a venue that required one. That led us to Paula, which we are SO thankful for. Paula has the kind of personality that makes you love working with her. Wedding planning is something she clearly loves and is passionate about, and her positive energy is contagious. She also has a soothing, calming presence. Even in the most stressful moments, she was calm, cool, and collected and passed that vibe onto us. Paula is selfless and extremely dedicated to her clients. She always goes above and beyond to ensure we have the best experience possible. COVID-19 caused us to reschedule our wedding until 2021 - a couple’s worst nightmare. She calmly helped us think through the right time to make the decision to postpone while the world was in total chaos, and once we did, she made rebooking a breeze. She contacted all of our vendors to figure out a date that would work for everybody, and within a matter of days we had our new wedding date with all but one of our vendors intact. In addition to helping with logistics, she was very in tune with our emotional needs during that incredibly difficult time. She saved us so much heartache and money! We couldn’t imagine going through that devastating, stressful process without Paula’s steadfast, compassionate, and level-headed support. Throughout the entire planning process, she knew when to push us to keep things moving and when to give us a little space to step back from the stress of planning. She understands that there are other things going on in our lives and adjusts her schedule around our needs rather than keeping us on a rigid schedule. Paula also has a fantastic design eye! She instantly understood our vision from our very first phone call and knew how to translate it into an event in ways that we would have been unable to do on our own. She has worked directly with our vendors to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted without us having to think about all of the minor details, allowing us to focus on just the fun parts of planning our wedding. Paula has a great rolodex of vendor relationships. For each vendor we needed to hire, she presented us with a variety of options at different price points. If none of the options appealed to us, she was happy to go back to the drawing board and find even more options.
We cannot recommend Paula and Your Event strongly enough! While we are disappointed that we have to wait another year to get married, we are thrilled that we get to work with Paula for longer than we expected! We know that Paula is going to make our wedding vision come to life in 2021, and we already can’t wait to hire her for future events!"
–Jacob A. (Groom)
She is always on her game and conversations with her
are something I look forward to.
are something I look forward to.
"Paula is a STAR!
Paula and her team crafted and orchestrated the most intimate and personalized wedding day for our dear friends. Our home and property was the backdrop for the magical day in late August. Amid Covid and all the stressors that came along with planning and executing every last detail, Paula and her team were total STARS!! A couple would be very fortunate indeed to have the opportunity to work with Paula."
–Adrienne L.
Paula and her team crafted and orchestrated the most intimate and personalized wedding day for our dear friends. Our home and property was the backdrop for the magical day in late August. Amid Covid and all the stressors that came along with planning and executing every last detail, Paula and her team were total STARS!! A couple would be very fortunate indeed to have the opportunity to work with Paula."
–Adrienne L.
My only regret is not having hired her sooner,
although she did amazing as our month of coordinator.
although she did amazing as our month of coordinator.
"Hire Paula. Seriously just do it. Even if it means cutting costs elsewhere, trust me, having the best wedding planner should be your priority, and Paula really is the best. My only regret is not having hired her sooner, although she did amazing as our month of coordinator. Paula did so much for us, with her creativity and the utmost attention to detail, care, and support all along the way. On the day of, Paula and her team were invaluable. We had multiple unforeseeable complications with other vendors, but Paula and her team seamlessly saved the day with everything. They went above and beyond, and were so flawless in taking care of everything on the spot that we weren’t even aware of anything until days later. We were so grateful for not having to worry about fixing things on the spot on the day of our wedding. Having a wedding can be overwhelming, especially these days, but Paula and her team make it so much easier to handle, so that you can breath and enjoy the process. Paula is ready for any challenge, while always maintaining a calm, caring and nurturing composure. I don’t know what we would have done without her!
—Noa N. [Bride]
—Noa N. [Bride]
"Great working with Paula!
Absolute pleasure working with Paula this year (2020). I am a photographer and she paved the way for our team to be successful. The wedding changed dynamics many times (covid) and Paula adapted, planned and kept our team abreast with updates and ever changing timelines. There is no doubt she significantly contributed in not only making us elevate our services but in making the wedding a huge success! Highly recommended :-)"
–Luke Wayne of Luke Wayne Photography
Absolute pleasure working with Paula this year (2020). I am a photographer and she paved the way for our team to be successful. The wedding changed dynamics many times (covid) and Paula adapted, planned and kept our team abreast with updates and ever changing timelines. There is no doubt she significantly contributed in not only making us elevate our services but in making the wedding a huge success! Highly recommended :-)"
–Luke Wayne of Luke Wayne Photography
"It was everything I could have wished for!
When we began planning our event, we had no idea that we would be faced with challenges related to COVID. We are thrilled we had Paula by our side to help us plan a wonderful event. She has tremendous attention to detail, impeccable taste and (most importantly) is gracious and lovely to work with."
–Melissa T.
When we began planning our event, we had no idea that we would be faced with challenges related to COVID. We are thrilled we had Paula by our side to help us plan a wonderful event. She has tremendous attention to detail, impeccable taste and (most importantly) is gracious and lovely to work with."
–Melissa T.
"Paula and her team are absolutely incredible!
They anticipated our needs and provided a calm and organized influence over our event and vendor team. Paula was attentive to every detail that made our wedding day and planning process so special. During a wedding season that could've ended in disaster, Paula was proactive in communicating with all vendors and reworking the plan as many times as we needed in order to feel safe, taken care of, and maintaining the integrity of our vision. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Paula and her team—from their attention to detail, to their kindness with everyone in our family the day of—we got so much more than we bargained for!"
–Allegra + Aaron A.
They anticipated our needs and provided a calm and organized influence over our event and vendor team. Paula was attentive to every detail that made our wedding day and planning process so special. During a wedding season that could've ended in disaster, Paula was proactive in communicating with all vendors and reworking the plan as many times as we needed in order to feel safe, taken care of, and maintaining the integrity of our vision. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Paula and her team—from their attention to detail, to their kindness with everyone in our family the day of—we got so much more than we bargained for!"
–Allegra + Aaron A.
She has tremendous attention to detail, impeccable taste
and (most importantly) is gracious and lovely to work with.
and (most importantly) is gracious and lovely to work with.
"Paula is awesome
Paula is bar none, hands down, no competition, GG’s, the absolute best wedding planner out there. You will be missing out on a wonderful wedding planning experience if you don’t get her hired as part of your wedding team. Do yourself the favor and bring her on board immediately. Easily the most professional service person I have ever worked with. She is always on her game and conversations with her are something I look forward to.
Paula takes the stress out of planning your event and you just know it will be exactly what you had dreamed of!"
–Chris W. (Groom)
Paula is bar none, hands down, no competition, GG’s, the absolute best wedding planner out there. You will be missing out on a wonderful wedding planning experience if you don’t get her hired as part of your wedding team. Do yourself the favor and bring her on board immediately. Easily the most professional service person I have ever worked with. She is always on her game and conversations with her are something I look forward to.
Paula takes the stress out of planning your event and you just know it will be exactly what you had dreamed of!"
–Chris W. (Groom)
"Paula and her team expertly take care of all the details.
I had the pleasure to photograph a Bat Mitzvah celebration organized and coordinated by Your Event by Paula Smith. They conceptualize what will make your event a true representation of you and your style. I was impressed with their professionalism and immediate response to my requests before and during the day of the event. I highly recommend Your Event by Paula Smith."
–Yannis Malevitis Photography
I had the pleasure to photograph a Bat Mitzvah celebration organized and coordinated by Your Event by Paula Smith. They conceptualize what will make your event a true representation of you and your style. I was impressed with their professionalism and immediate response to my requests before and during the day of the event. I highly recommend Your Event by Paula Smith."
–Yannis Malevitis Photography
"Paula and her Team will deliver an exceptionally creative, personalized, and professional event for you. From the outset, it was easy for me to recognize that I was in trusted hands with Paula. She listened well, communicate reliably with me and with vendors, and she was committed to designing and delivering a beautiful day for me and my family. Her attention to detail cannot be overstated. Hire Paula for your next event so that you can live out the day you have been imagining."
—Jessica K.
—Jessica K.
We cannot recommend Paula and Your Event strongly enough! While we are disappointed that we have to wait another year to get married, we are thrilled that we get to work with Paula for longer than we expected!
"A Master of her Craft!
We have had the pleasure of working with Paula and her team on multiple events and projects. Most recently, we filmed a wedding that she planned for Meghan and Rory at Cricket Creek Farm in Massachusetts. To say that Paula is just a planner doesn't begin to capture how incredible her work is. Paula is completely devoted to her clients and puts thought, care and skill into every detail. On the day of Meghan and Rory's wedding, there were so many instances where she went above and beyond her duties. She and her team are meticulously organized and exceptional at handling logistics, co-ordination between vendors for even the most complex events. Drawing from years of experience in graphic design, Paula has a sharp eye for sourcing and crafting elegant and cohesive visuals that will leave your guests amazed. Paula is one of the most talented, organized, genuine, friendly and thoughtful people we know. If you are looking for someone to make your wedding day or event truly special, one that people will remember and talk about for years to come, we highly recommend Paula Smith and her team."
–Elmtree Weddings
We have had the pleasure of working with Paula and her team on multiple events and projects. Most recently, we filmed a wedding that she planned for Meghan and Rory at Cricket Creek Farm in Massachusetts. To say that Paula is just a planner doesn't begin to capture how incredible her work is. Paula is completely devoted to her clients and puts thought, care and skill into every detail. On the day of Meghan and Rory's wedding, there were so many instances where she went above and beyond her duties. She and her team are meticulously organized and exceptional at handling logistics, co-ordination between vendors for even the most complex events. Drawing from years of experience in graphic design, Paula has a sharp eye for sourcing and crafting elegant and cohesive visuals that will leave your guests amazed. Paula is one of the most talented, organized, genuine, friendly and thoughtful people we know. If you are looking for someone to make your wedding day or event truly special, one that people will remember and talk about for years to come, we highly recommend Paula Smith and her team."
–Elmtree Weddings
"Don't get married without Paula!...
Working with Paula for a wedding she designed and produced was an absolute delight. Not only was she extremely organized and communicative (so important for us vendors!), but she always had a kind word and a big smile, even during the stressful day-of event setup. We’ve worked with many event planners, and Paula is by far the kindest, most creative, and obliging of the bunch. The wedding we witnessed firsthand was absolutely stunning, and the couple couldn’t have been happier. If you have the chance to work with her, please do!! It will be a gift to yourself and everyone involved!"
–Bea R.
Working with Paula for a wedding she designed and produced was an absolute delight. Not only was she extremely organized and communicative (so important for us vendors!), but she always had a kind word and a big smile, even during the stressful day-of event setup. We’ve worked with many event planners, and Paula is by far the kindest, most creative, and obliging of the bunch. The wedding we witnessed firsthand was absolutely stunning, and the couple couldn’t have been happier. If you have the chance to work with her, please do!! It will be a gift to yourself and everyone involved!"
–Bea R.
"Party Planner Supreme...
Paula, I owe you so many thanks. You did such an extraordinary job and were the most delightful wing woman throughout. My guests were completely wowed and raved that it was the best party they'd been to in ages. You tapped in to my vision and with your creative talents realized everything I was imagining and brought it all to life! Your lighting designer was totally superb. Thank you, Paula, for everything you did to make this happen so beautifully.”
–Monica W.
Paula, I owe you so many thanks. You did such an extraordinary job and were the most delightful wing woman throughout. My guests were completely wowed and raved that it was the best party they'd been to in ages. You tapped in to my vision and with your creative talents realized everything I was imagining and brought it all to life! Your lighting designer was totally superb. Thank you, Paula, for everything you did to make this happen so beautifully.”
–Monica W.
If you have the chance to work with her, please do!!
It will be a gift to yourself and everyone involved!
It will be a gift to yourself and everyone involved!
"Absolutely superb...
We found Paula Smith to be more than a superb planner and organizer. She actively contributed her good will and all her efforts toward creating a loving and festive event, which the wedding certainly was. We are deeply grateful for the role she played and the effectiveness she inspired in everyone who worked on the wedding and its details."
–Thomas J.
We found Paula Smith to be more than a superb planner and organizer. She actively contributed her good will and all her efforts toward creating a loving and festive event, which the wedding certainly was. We are deeply grateful for the role she played and the effectiveness she inspired in everyone who worked on the wedding and its details."
–Thomas J.
"Summer Wedding in the Berkshires...
Paula is an exceptional event planner with an artistic eye and easy going manner. She took great care to understand our unique vision, and she carried that vision through from the big picture items down to the smallest of artistic details. She is super organized and an excellent communicator. She manages vendors with ease. She made our wedding day easy breezy and stress free. It was a beautiful, magical event, and we would 110% recommend her!"
–Rory C. + Meghan D.
Paula is an exceptional event planner with an artistic eye and easy going manner. She took great care to understand our unique vision, and she carried that vision through from the big picture items down to the smallest of artistic details. She is super organized and an excellent communicator. She manages vendors with ease. She made our wedding day easy breezy and stress free. It was a beautiful, magical event, and we would 110% recommend her!"
–Rory C. + Meghan D.
"We love Paula!!!...
We had the pleasure of working with Paula for our special day. We were incredibly stressed about planning our wedding, but as soon as we started working with Paula she immediately put our minds at ease. Paula's thoughtfulness and her coordination of every last detail helped us create the wedding that we had always dreamed of. Our wedding day was a truly special experience, and we are so thankful that Paula was a part of it."
–Corinne T.
We had the pleasure of working with Paula for our special day. We were incredibly stressed about planning our wedding, but as soon as we started working with Paula she immediately put our minds at ease. Paula's thoughtfulness and her coordination of every last detail helped us create the wedding that we had always dreamed of. Our wedding day was a truly special experience, and we are so thankful that Paula was a part of it."
–Corinne T.
From our first phone call to her follow-up post wedding email,
she was gracious, reassuring and genuine.
she was gracious, reassuring and genuine.
"Having Paula Smith coordinate my daughter’s wedding made all the difference. Not only did she make sure 150 guests had a wonderful time, she was committed to making sure that the bride and groom and their families were able to enjoy every moment of the very special occasion.
Her professionalism, thoughtfulness and attention to detail were unflagging. From our first phone call to her follow-up post wedding email, she was gracious, reassuring and genuine.
Paula is truly responsible and reliable, and very organized. She coordinated all aspects of the ceremony and reception efficiently and gracefully. She was discretely attentive and pleasantly decisive. Despite a day filled with showers, she worked with all involved to keep the ceremony outside—set against green mountains, freshly tilled fields and dramatic clouds. She toweled off seats, communicated with guests and musicians, and kept the schedule moving—the ceremony wrapped up just in time and everyone remarked that it was a gorgeous setting.
Paula is also very creative and has an eye for aesthetic arrangements. Using rustic materials, she beautifully captured our country garden theme. It could not have been prettier.
Working with Paula was fun. She knows numerous vendors and has good working relations with all of them. She was generous with her time, knowledgeable and helpful, making smart suggestions and providing good advice, but was never insistent. She is committed to realizing your vision for a perfect wedding. Thank you, Paula!"
-Maud Q. (Mother of the Bride)
Her professionalism, thoughtfulness and attention to detail were unflagging. From our first phone call to her follow-up post wedding email, she was gracious, reassuring and genuine.
Paula is truly responsible and reliable, and very organized. She coordinated all aspects of the ceremony and reception efficiently and gracefully. She was discretely attentive and pleasantly decisive. Despite a day filled with showers, she worked with all involved to keep the ceremony outside—set against green mountains, freshly tilled fields and dramatic clouds. She toweled off seats, communicated with guests and musicians, and kept the schedule moving—the ceremony wrapped up just in time and everyone remarked that it was a gorgeous setting.
Paula is also very creative and has an eye for aesthetic arrangements. Using rustic materials, she beautifully captured our country garden theme. It could not have been prettier.
Working with Paula was fun. She knows numerous vendors and has good working relations with all of them. She was generous with her time, knowledgeable and helpful, making smart suggestions and providing good advice, but was never insistent. She is committed to realizing your vision for a perfect wedding. Thank you, Paula!"
-Maud Q. (Mother of the Bride)
We’ve worked with many event planners, and Paula is by far the kindest,
most creative, and obliging of the bunch.
The wedding we witnessed firsthand was absolutely stunning,
and the couple couldn’t have been happier.
most creative, and obliging of the bunch.
The wedding we witnessed firsthand was absolutely stunning,
and the couple couldn’t have been happier.
"Like Glenda, the Good Witch, in the Wizard of Oz!
Five stars in every category doesn't even begin to describe how good Paula Smith is. Before hiring Paula as our event planner I had worked with her in her capacity as a graphic designer and her artistry, attention to detail, timeliness, and desire to deliver the very best she could, gave me the confidence that everything Paula touched would turn to gold. And it did. The stakes were very high on this job as it was a very complex event and I was going to be away the week prior through the actual event; she was in effect stepping into my shoes. Paula got up to speed very quickly and upped the game at the same time, bringing a level of expertise and tapping into resources that enhanced our event beyond what we had envisioned. It is seldom that one can give an unqualified rave review but Paula earned that and more! And, perhaps the most important part, Paula's calm, kind and generous spirit infused every conversation and interaction."
–Tara K.
Five stars in every category doesn't even begin to describe how good Paula Smith is. Before hiring Paula as our event planner I had worked with her in her capacity as a graphic designer and her artistry, attention to detail, timeliness, and desire to deliver the very best she could, gave me the confidence that everything Paula touched would turn to gold. And it did. The stakes were very high on this job as it was a very complex event and I was going to be away the week prior through the actual event; she was in effect stepping into my shoes. Paula got up to speed very quickly and upped the game at the same time, bringing a level of expertise and tapping into resources that enhanced our event beyond what we had envisioned. It is seldom that one can give an unqualified rave review but Paula earned that and more! And, perhaps the most important part, Paula's calm, kind and generous spirit infused every conversation and interaction."
–Tara K.
"Thorough and Thoughtful...
Paula has a remarkable ability to think about things that we never would have considered! Her thoroughness and communication was appreciated and helped the vision for our day come to life."
–Jordan R. + Julianne L.
Paula has a remarkable ability to think about things that we never would have considered! Her thoroughness and communication was appreciated and helped the vision for our day come to life."
–Jordan R. + Julianne L.
"I thought I knew what I was doing, but this was an experience like no other!...
Paula helped me plan an afternoon reception for my photography studio and photo show opening. There were so many details that I hadn't considered from how to publicize, to creating a concept that was a thread throughout communications with guest to decor and even images I showed. Her taste is contemporary and sophisticated. It was a relief to have her to call on for a glassware decision or even when there was a need to consider a date change.
She is calm and collected, and decisive! I have thrown many parties throughout the years, but hiring Paula was something I would do again and again.
Not just to have the guidance of a planner, but to have Paula's creative, experienced perspective made for an unforgettable event."
–Juliet L.
Paula helped me plan an afternoon reception for my photography studio and photo show opening. There were so many details that I hadn't considered from how to publicize, to creating a concept that was a thread throughout communications with guest to decor and even images I showed. Her taste is contemporary and sophisticated. It was a relief to have her to call on for a glassware decision or even when there was a need to consider a date change.
She is calm and collected, and decisive! I have thrown many parties throughout the years, but hiring Paula was something I would do again and again.
Not just to have the guidance of a planner, but to have Paula's creative, experienced perspective made for an unforgettable event."
–Juliet L.
It is seldom that one can give an unqualified rave review but Paula earned that and more! And, perhaps the most important part, Paula's calm, kind and generous spirit infused every conversation and interaction."
"The Only Person to Contact When Planning an Event
Event I have worked with Paula Smith from Your Event over the course of 13 years, on a wide variety of events from large formal events to intimate parties, from corporate events to fundraisers. I won’t consider hiring another event planner, because I know that with Paula and her team, every last detail will be taken care, the aesthetics will be exquisite and the execution flawless. Paula is also responsive, punctual and lovely to work with, which is a huge bonus when you are planning an event and your stress level is high. She takes that stress away. I cannot recommend Paula Smith and Your Event highly enough. You will not be disappointed."
–Ann S.
Event I have worked with Paula Smith from Your Event over the course of 13 years, on a wide variety of events from large formal events to intimate parties, from corporate events to fundraisers. I won’t consider hiring another event planner, because I know that with Paula and her team, every last detail will be taken care, the aesthetics will be exquisite and the execution flawless. Paula is also responsive, punctual and lovely to work with, which is a huge bonus when you are planning an event and your stress level is high. She takes that stress away. I cannot recommend Paula Smith and Your Event highly enough. You will not be disappointed."
–Ann S.
"A can-do attitude from development to design through execution...
I have worked with Paula on event planning for over 15 years and have nothing but positive things to say about her professionalism, creativity and organization. In my capacity as head of a not-for-profit organization, I worked with Paula on the development, design and execution of numerous fundraising events including two large gala events that involved cocktail receptions, dinner, live and silent auctions, and gift bags. Paula handled all aspects of these events with a can-do attitude and brought to them her creativity and aesthetic acumen. I have also asked Paula to design and execute events for me personally, and have used her design services for invitations, business cards, announcements and website design. Paula is a delight to work with, always positive, enthusiastic and giving of her time and talent."
–Lisa T.
I have worked with Paula on event planning for over 15 years and have nothing but positive things to say about her professionalism, creativity and organization. In my capacity as head of a not-for-profit organization, I worked with Paula on the development, design and execution of numerous fundraising events including two large gala events that involved cocktail receptions, dinner, live and silent auctions, and gift bags. Paula handled all aspects of these events with a can-do attitude and brought to them her creativity and aesthetic acumen. I have also asked Paula to design and execute events for me personally, and have used her design services for invitations, business cards, announcements and website design. Paula is a delight to work with, always positive, enthusiastic and giving of her time and talent."
–Lisa T.
"Everything is beautiful, elegant & unique...
Paula is a truly talented event planner! I can't say enough good things about the work she does and the magic she creates! She embraces a vision or theme and makes it come to life in the most unique and memorable ways. She is a delight to work with, is truly enthusiastic about making your event the most special day ever. She is responsive, punctual, professional and candid (with a great sense of humor!). Any bride would be lucky to work with her!"
–Hillary H.
Paula is a truly talented event planner! I can't say enough good things about the work she does and the magic she creates! She embraces a vision or theme and makes it come to life in the most unique and memorable ways. She is a delight to work with, is truly enthusiastic about making your event the most special day ever. She is responsive, punctual, professional and candid (with a great sense of humor!). Any bride would be lucky to work with her!"
–Hillary H.
No detail is forgotten, everywhere your eye rests Paula’s creative magic has touched and she strives to ensure that your event (as well as the planning) runs smoothly and is a fun, happy, enjoyable, memorable experience
where your voice shines.
where your voice shines.
"Unparalleled creativity and meticulous attention to detail...
Over the years, Paula has created numerous events for me including whimsically themed birthday parties and gorgeous graduation celebrations. Paula's expertise in the business is unparalleled, as she brings 30 years of professional graphic design experience to her repertoire as a planner and coordinator. Paula's passion and spirit are infectious, which is sure to make every bride and groom feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. Paula's attention to detail and eye for aesthetic, in both extravagance and simplicity, offers couples an experience they will never forget. With her bubbly personality, a wide range of skills, and the ability to think innovatively, Paula sets herself apart from other planners. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Paula to any couple looking to have a seamless, unique, and tailored experience."
–Amelia S.
Over the years, Paula has created numerous events for me including whimsically themed birthday parties and gorgeous graduation celebrations. Paula's expertise in the business is unparalleled, as she brings 30 years of professional graphic design experience to her repertoire as a planner and coordinator. Paula's passion and spirit are infectious, which is sure to make every bride and groom feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. Paula's attention to detail and eye for aesthetic, in both extravagance and simplicity, offers couples an experience they will never forget. With her bubbly personality, a wide range of skills, and the ability to think innovatively, Paula sets herself apart from other planners. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Paula to any couple looking to have a seamless, unique, and tailored experience."
–Amelia S.
"Outstanding and creative planner in the Hudson Valley!"
Paula is a professional, easy to work with, unflappable and fun planner who has an incredible creative vision! She listened to what we wanted and creatively turned our event into a successful masterpiece that was beyond our expectations. She is detailed orientated, efficient and highly organized and ensures your event is stress and hassle free. No detail is forgotten, everywhere your eye rests Paula’s creative magic has touched and she strives to ensure that your event (as well as the planning) runs smoothly and is a fun, happy, enjoyable, memorable experience where your voice shines. Every detail of your day will be thought through and executed at the highest creative and functional level. She absolutely goes above and beyond! When I’m organizing an event, I call Paula first to help articulate my creative vision. I know with her on board my event is in good hands. She is my go to planner and she should be yours also!
–Odaria F.
Paula is a professional, easy to work with, unflappable and fun planner who has an incredible creative vision! She listened to what we wanted and creatively turned our event into a successful masterpiece that was beyond our expectations. She is detailed orientated, efficient and highly organized and ensures your event is stress and hassle free. No detail is forgotten, everywhere your eye rests Paula’s creative magic has touched and she strives to ensure that your event (as well as the planning) runs smoothly and is a fun, happy, enjoyable, memorable experience where your voice shines. Every detail of your day will be thought through and executed at the highest creative and functional level. She absolutely goes above and beyond! When I’m organizing an event, I call Paula first to help articulate my creative vision. I know with her on board my event is in good hands. She is my go to planner and she should be yours also!
–Odaria F.
"Outstanding coordinator...
From fairytale into the 4th dimension and beyond "Your Event" is outstanding at making every detail of your event special to your specific needs. Paula Smith’s dependable services and forward thinking help to make every detail perfect and worry free. Paula, along with her team take extra steps in preparation for a magical experience. Her attention to detail and planning help put you at ease, so you can sit back and actually enjoy your event, no fretting. “Your Event” is perfect for making an intimate gathering, family celebration, Soiree, milestone Bash, or wedding a momentous event. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else...!"
–Margaret S.
"Outstanding coordinator...
From fairytale into the 4th dimension and beyond "Your Event" is outstanding at making every detail of your event special to your specific needs. Paula Smith’s dependable services and forward thinking help to make every detail perfect and worry free. Paula, along with her team take extra steps in preparation for a magical experience. Her attention to detail and planning help put you at ease, so you can sit back and actually enjoy your event, no fretting. “Your Event” is perfect for making an intimate gathering, family celebration, Soiree, milestone Bash, or wedding a momentous event. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else...!"
–Margaret S.
Besides being a creative and talented planner, she is compassionate,
patient and understanding. Keeps things calm always!
patient and understanding. Keeps things calm always!
"Collaborator on annual school fundraising event...
Paula's creativity, vision, planning, and execution of her work allow you to rest assured that all of your event details will be thoroughly attended to without worry, allowing you to focus instead on the more pleasurable and memorable aspects of your special day or event. You can and should have complete confidence in her abilities to provide for all of your event needs."
–Diane D.
Paula's creativity, vision, planning, and execution of her work allow you to rest assured that all of your event details will be thoroughly attended to without worry, allowing you to focus instead on the more pleasurable and memorable aspects of your special day or event. You can and should have complete confidence in her abilities to provide for all of your event needs."
–Diane D.
"A major event made easy...
Paula is a confident and experienced event planner, she explained her vision for our event, kept it within our budget and was flexible when necessary with great alternate options. Besides being a creative and talented planner, she is compassionate, patient and understanding. Keeps things calm always!"
–Judith L.
Paula is a confident and experienced event planner, she explained her vision for our event, kept it within our budget and was flexible when necessary with great alternate options. Besides being a creative and talented planner, she is compassionate, patient and understanding. Keeps things calm always!"
–Judith L.
"Paula created something very beautiful and memorable...
I have known Paula for a long time as a talented designer and artist. And as I began to plan a special birthday luncheon for my husband, I asked for her creative help. Paula designed and printed unique invitations and menus. She then had the creative vision to turn party favors into place cards. At the end she coordinated perfect flower arrangements. And I had the luxury of not worrying about a thing, just enjoying the day!"
–Elizabeth S.
I have known Paula for a long time as a talented designer and artist. And as I began to plan a special birthday luncheon for my husband, I asked for her creative help. Paula designed and printed unique invitations and menus. She then had the creative vision to turn party favors into place cards. At the end she coordinated perfect flower arrangements. And I had the luxury of not worrying about a thing, just enjoying the day!"
–Elizabeth S.
Drawing from years of experience in graphic design,
Paula has a sharp eye for sourcing and crafting elegant and cohesive visuals
that will leave your guests amazed.
Paula has a sharp eye for sourcing and crafting elegant and cohesive visuals
that will leave your guests amazed.
