We're a family-run event planning company that started with a simple belief: your most important days should feel like celebrations, not chores. Here's how we got here.
My wife has always had a gift for celebration. Not just the decor — the whole feeling of a space. The warmth of walking into a room and knowing instantly that someone poured themselves into it, that every detail was chosen with love.
For years, she did it for family. Holidays, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries — people would always say the same thing when they arrived: "You should do this for real."
So finally, we decided to listen.
"I want every client to walk into their event and feel what I feel when I see a room finally come together — that quiet, breathless moment when everything is exactly right." — Lead Planner & Co-Founder, Syracuse Party Planner
We started this business because we'd watched too many people spend the weeks before their most important days completely overwhelmed. Couples who were supposed to be enjoying their engagement were instead drowning in vendor emails. Moms-to-be who should have been excited about their baby shower were stressed about centerpieces. Families who planned birthday parties and showed up too exhausted to actually enjoy the celebration.
That's backwards. Events are supposed to be joyful from beginning to end — including the planning. And that's what we set out to change.
We built Syracuse Party Planner to be the company we wish had existed for our own family. Personal. Warm. Professional. Completely in your corner from the first phone call to the last dance.
Let's have a free, no-pressure conversation about your event.
Book Your Free Consultation →These aren't company slogans. They're the actual convictions that shape every decision we make as planners.
It sounds obvious, but so many hosts spend their event running around, managing vendors, and solving problems. That's not celebrating — that's working. Our job is to make sure you're actually present for the moments that matter.
No ticketing systems. No automated responses. When you reach out to us, a real person who knows your event responds. We keep you informed because it's your celebration and you deserve to know what's happening.
The detail no one notices is the detail that creates the feeling everyone remembers. We obsess over the things that seem small because those are often the things that make the biggest emotional impact.
A birthday for 20 people is just as important as a wedding for 200. Every celebration represents something meaningful to someone, and we bring the same care and attention to every event we take on.
Event planning is invisible work done visibly. Here's a glimpse into what we actually do between "let's do this" and "the day is perfect."
We map out every minute of your event day — vendor arrivals, setup windows, ceremony flow, meal service, dancing — so nothing is left to chance or assumption.
We make the calls, send the confirmations, handle the back-and-forth, and make sure every vendor knows exactly where to be, when to show up, and what's expected.
From centerpiece selection to lighting concepts, table layouts to color palettes — we translate your vision into a cohesive, beautiful environment that feels like you.
We visit the venue in advance. We walk the space with you or on your behalf. We find the things that need solving before they become day-of problems.
Most of our best work happens before the event. We anticipate, plan for contingencies, and quietly solve things so your day never skips a beat.
We're there early. We stay late. We manage every moving part so you never have to ask "is everything okay?" — because the answer is always yes.
We didn't relocate here to start a business. We grew up here. We went to school here. We built our family here. And we plan events here because this community means something to us personally.
That local knowledge matters more than people realize. We know which venues have tricky parking situations, which vendors are reliable under pressure, which caterers actually deliver what they promise. We've built real relationships with the people who make events happen across CNY.
When you hire us, you're not just getting a planner — you're getting years of local experience and relationships working in your favor.
We plan events throughout the greater Syracuse area and surrounding communities. If you're in CNY, we've got you covered.
Not sure if we cover your area? Just ask.
Ask About Your LocationWe're a small, dedicated team — each of us passionate about making your celebration feel effortless and unforgettable.
The heart of our operation. Nicole has been turning celebrations into memories since 2018, with an obsessive eye for detail and a warmth that puts every client at ease from the first call.
📍 Syracuse Born & Raised
Ashley handles the logistics so nothing falls through the cracks. From vendor timelines to day-of execution, she's the calm in the chaos — the one making sure every minute of your event runs exactly as planned.
🗓️ 5+ Years Planning
Maya is the creative force behind every tablescape, floral arrangement, and mood board. She has an instinct for translating your vision into a space that feels completely you — elegant, personal, and breathtaking.
🎨 Design & StylingStart with a free, no-pressure consultation. Tell us about your event. We'll listen, offer ideas, and show you exactly how we can help — with zero obligation.