I Will Take Care of You Like You Want to Take Care of Your Guests
Wedding Planning in New York and New Jersey
People love us in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
Have the Wedding of the Decade
Maintain Healthy Relationships While Planning Your Wedding
Bring Your Ideas into a Cohesive Vision
What Happens without Color Pop in Your Corner?
Without a pro like me on your side to help you plan smarter and stress less, you might find yourself not even knowing where to start when it comes to planning your wedding.
Hello, analysis paralysis.
And if you’re like a lot of my clients with busy careers, wedding planning can feel like a second job, so why not bring in someone to help take the load off your and your partner’s shoulders?
You may also be stressing about navigating tricky family dynamics during the planning process or about getting on the same page with your partner in terms of how you both want the wedding to look and feel. Or maybe you’re just fed up with all of the pressure to conform and follow traditions that comes along with planning a wedding.
I’m here to help you with all of it!
Photo by: Erica Reade Photography
“Without a doubt, hiring Leah was by far the best decision that we made throughout our entire wedding process. From day one, Leah carried herself with a calm demeanor that put my wife and I at ease even when things were stressful. She's clearly skilled at her craft, with a great network of vendors to draw upon, an ability to execute on our plan, and a willingness to provide her guidance when we were straying from the path. She's also a great listener and was empathetic and understanding when a non-wedding related snag threatened to throw everything off. I can't recommend Leah and Color Pop Events highly enough!”
– Rana & John
What You Get with Color Pop Events
A SENSE OF CALM
While no planner can promise you a stress-free wedding planning experience, I take a systematic and organized approach to wedding planning, while also leading with heart, empathy, and compassion. It’s this unique approach that keeps my clients focused and on track, while also feeling like they have someone who truly cares about them on their side. With this peace of mind, you might actually find yourself enjoying (gasp!) the planning process.
CONNECTION
When you work with me, you don't just get a wedding planner, you get a friend. I want to meet your parents, have coffee with you when you're stressed, and listen to your ideas. I will be fully submerged in your wedding. I understand the challenges that can arise with family when wedding planning and I understand the pressure to have the “perfect” wedding. When we work together, I will give you the support, space, and feedback you need to bring your ideas to life.
A WEDDING THAT POPS
Don’t let the name fool you – not all of my weddings are bursting with color. If the idea of a lot of color doesn’t exactly thrill you, then we’ll make your wedding pop in other ways. Whether it’s adding in a splash of color in just the right places or incorporating personal elements that make your and your partner’s personalities shine, I’ve got endless ideas on how to make your wedding pop and look and feel uniquely yours.
“When selecting a planner, Leah was the obvious choice for two main reasons. First, her down to earth and warm demeanor immediately made us comfortable and confident that she would be easy to get along with and be able to calm our planning anxieties. The second reason we went with Leah was her experience dealing with queer weddings. She had the sensitivity and know-how to use appropriate language and ask the right questions. Working with Leah was such a breeze and made the whole planning experience SOOO much more comfortable. There were the practical benefits - connections with great vendors, creative ideas, keeping us on schedule. And then there were the emotional benefits - Leah was always on it behind the scenes, monitoring everything, and helping to keep us calm. We couldn't recommend Leah enough. In those stressful pre-wedding months that come with juggling not just tasks but lots of people, it was amazing to have such a nice, competent woman in our corner!”
– Elissa & Jess
Photo by: Hudson River Photographer
I Meet You Wherever You Are in Your Planning Journey
Most of my clients bring me into their wedding planning process at one of three places:
1. At the very beginning
No budget? No venue? No problem! I love working with clients from start to finish to craft a realistic budget and ensure that they are selecting a venue that reflects their wants and needs. From there, you’ll get your Plan Smarter, Stress Less Checklist, and then we’ll decide on a vendor booking strategy to reduce overwhelm and make sure you’re finding the best vendor team for you. I’ll be with you every step of the way.
2. Once they’ve booked a venue
A lot of my clients bring me on board once they’ve booked a venue, which is also a great place to start. From there, we’ll review your budget and right away you’ll get your Plan Smarter, Stress Less Checklist. Next up is booking all of your vendors, and the rest (like event design and all of the logistics) flows from there.
3. After booking a venue and a few vendors
Sometimes my clients are off to a great start and have been able to book their venue and a handful of vendors on their own. But then they quickly realize their limitations (you don’t know what you don’t know) and decide they want to bring a professional on board to make sure they are moving in the right direction and making smart decisions for the remainder of the planning process. No matter what you’ve accomplished so far, I’m ready to jump in and assist with everything from that point on.
Let’s Get Started
Book a Consult
First, we’ll have a phone or video chat so I can hear about what you’re envisioning for the wedding and tell you more about what I do.
Get a Proposal
Shortly after we chat, I’ll send over a custom proposal with pricing and a detailed description of the services we discussed.
We Get to Work
If the proposal looks good and covers everything you need, as soon as a contract is signed, we’ll get to work!
I Am a Wedding Planner, a Writer, and an Attorney
With Color Pop Events, you get a wedding planner as multifaceted as you are.
Most weddings are stress inducing reproductions of the same cookie-cutter formula. At Color Pop Events, I help my clients translate their unique vision into reality while calmly ensuring the intricate details are handled and their big day runs smoothly with minimal people drama. With me on the job, you won't miss out on any meaningful moments.
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Additional photo credits: Jessica Hunt Photography, Amber Gress Photography, Chaz Cruz Photographers, and One Night Cereus.