WEDDING PLANNING CONSULTING AND VENDOR RESEARCH
Professional Wedding Planning Support — Without Full-Service Commitment
Not every couple needs full-service planning. Some simply need expert guidance, structured support, or help finding the right venue or vendors.
A Lively Event offers wedding planning consulting and research services for couples planning throughout Saratoga, Lake George, the Capital Region, the Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, Vermont, and beyond.
Whether you are in the early stages of venue selection or refining your final timeline, our consulting services provide clarity, direction, and professional insight — tailored to your specific needs.
WEDDING PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES
Virtual & In-Person Planning Consultations
Our focused planning sessions are designed to answer questions, build timelines, and create actionable next steps.
WHAT WE CAN ASSIST WITH
• Building a realistic wedding planning timeline
• Reviewing vendor contracts
• Creating a detailed wedding day timeline
• Budget planning and allocation guidance
• Refining your design vision
• Drafting vendor communication emails
• Troubleshooting planning challenges
Each session is customized based on your questions and current planning stage.
BRAINSTORMING SESSION
A two-hour focused strategy session that includes:
• Pre-session questionnaire review
• Personalized planning guidance
• Timeline review or development
• Vendor strategy recommendations
• Clear action steps moving forward
Ideal for couples who need professional direction but are planning independently.
Investment: $300
VENUE & VENDOR RESEARCH SERVICES
Wedding Venue Research in Upstate New York
Searching for the right wedding venue in Saratoga, Lake George, or the Capital Region can be overwhelming.
We provide a curated list of at least five venue recommendations aligned with:
• Guest count
• Budget range
• Aesthetic preferences
• Location preferences
• Venue availability considerations
Venue research begins at $350.
Wedding Vendor Research
Finding reliable wedding vendors can take hours of research and outreach.
We provide a curated list of five vetted vendors within your requested category, tailored to your:
• Budget
• Style preferences
• Service needs
• Wedding location
Vendor research begins at $350.
WHO WEDDING PLANNING CONSULTING & RESEARCH IS FOR
This service is ideal for couples who:
• Are planning a DIY wedding
• Need help finding a venue in Saratoga or Lake George
• Want professional guidance without full-service coordination
• Are overwhelmed by vendor research
• Are planning from out of state
• Want expert insight before committing to larger planning packages
Many consulting clients later transition into partial planning or coordination services once their wedding plans evolve.
WHY WORK WITH A LIVELY EVENT?
With over 13 years of wedding planning experience and more than 100 weddings coordinated, we bring professional insight, local industry knowledge, and structured guidance to every consultation.
Our goal is simple:
To provide clarity, reduce overwhelm, and ensure your planning decisions are informed and intentional.