FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions couples have:
Can You Tell Us More About Yourself?
Absolutely! I am an endangered species: The Native New Yorker. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and after a lifetime of apartment living, my husband and I decided to buy a 120+ year old home in Jersey City where we lovingly restored it to its full potential. Like many during Covid, we came to the realization that we needed to shake things up and decided that it was time for a BIG change. Despite being raised in a city, I am a true lover of nature, SCUBA diver and open water swimmer and we realized we wanted to live somewhere with more of an outdoor focused lifestyle. It didn’t take too long for us to land on Hawaii. After nearly two years of planning, we have settled in Kailua, Hawaii home to two of the best beaches in the world with views of the gorgeous Ko’olau Mountains. Being able to plan weddings surrounded by natural beauty is an absolute dream.
I am a hobby potter and when I’m not outside hiking or swimming, I love to spend my time on the pottery wheel creating functional and non-functional items. I dabble in many hobbies from pottery to cooking and I have travel to thank for that. Travel has always been a huge part of my life and am lucky to have had the opportunities to travel and live abroad. Traveling extensively teaches you so much about yourself but even more about other people and cultures and my experiences have made me a more well-rounded person and better event planner. Let’s meet up over a delicious glass of wine or a tequila cocktail and discuss your wedding plans!
Do you specialize in anything?
Absolutely! As 1/2 of a multi-ethnic couple (my husband is from Berlin and I am a Latina from NYC), I understand the complexities of blending two (and sometimes more) unique cultures. Because of this understanding, many of my weddings are for couples from mixed backgrounds, nationalities and religions. I love working with couples from different backgrounds to help them combine their unique upbringings and cultures into one cohesive event.
In addition to that, I’ve established that our true calling is raw space weddings and events. While we love all weddings, we especially love being able to use our creative ingenuity and know how to create a beautiful wedding from scratch at a raw space. Some of my favorite raw spaces for weddings in NYC are The Foundry, The Central Park Zoo and private estate tented weddings. Some of my favorite raw spaces for weddings in Hawaii are Kualoa Ranch, Waimea Valley and many of the intimate private estates throughout the islands.
Why Did You Decide To Become a Wedding Planner?
It is one of the few careers paths where you need to be highly organized, creative and also have a wide skill set. I have always thought of myself as a Jill of all trades and being a wedding planner allows me to tap into those skills while constantly learning new things and developing a wider skill set. I learn more and more from every wedding and every couple I work with. It is sincerely such a great and rewarding job to have.
Why Is Your Company Called Lifestyle Maven Events?
I feel very strongly that a wedding should fit your lifestyle and not the other way around. While I love weddings, I am not entirely enamored by the wedding industry. As a former bride, I hated being told what I needed to do, buy, wear, etc. I love working with a couple who allow their personalities and styles to shine through on their wedding day and decided to choose a name for my company that was reflective of that. I have also, always loved the word maven and Lifestyle Maven Events just clicked with me.
Do I Need to Hire a Wedding Planner?
Most couples today are working professionals with full social and family lives and are simply too busy to plan a wedding with its many details. Wedding planning can be overwhelming and stressful when you do not have the time that is needed to put into it. Statistics show that the average wedding takes approximately 250 hours to plan–that is equivalent to 6 full work weeks! Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life and it makes sense to hire a professional to assist you during the process. We have secure vendor relationships, and work with only the best wedding professionals so that you can rest assured that every member of your wedding team will be giving their all to make your wedding an authentic and beautiful reflection of your marriage union.
How Long Have You Been a Wedding Planner?
I have been working as a wedding planner for 8+ years. I started doing freelance wedding coordination for several catering companies throughout NYC. That is when I realized I had a knack for planning and coordination and it quickly snowballed from there. It wasn’t until January 2015 that Lifestyle Maven Events was established. Since then, I have been loving every minute of it!
Can I Afford a Wedding Planner?
Absolutely! Because of our valued relationships with vendors, wedding planners often save you money. Many times preferred vendors will offer discounted prices to our brides. Also, we will work with you to develop a realistic budget and help you produce your dream wedding within that budget providing budget-friendly ideas and suggestions.
Still Not Sure Hiring a Wedding Planner is Right for You?
Take advantage of our free consultation! Just visit our contact page and let us know when you would like to meet. Each consultation takes about 30 minutes. This is a great opportunity to get to know us and ask any questions. You are welcome to bring your future spouse with you to this initial meeting and every meeting thereafter. Don’t have time to meet? Set up a Zoom consultation anytime.