Events by Mayven -

Jency Daniel

I cannot say enough good things about Yvonne (Events by Mayven). I found her on The Knot and even though she only had 10 reviews, they were all glowing. I got a good feeling based on those reviews, and I'm SO GLAD we chose her. She is THE REASON our wedding day went as smoothly as it did.

From our first meeting, I could tell that Yvonne was sweet, direct, organized, incredibly detail-oriented, and empathetic. She made sure to ask me and my now-husband what our goals for the wedding day were - i.e., what was important to each of us individually. She also made sure to ask about any sensitive family dynamics so that she could be mindful of those and put out any day-of fires if needed.

Trust me when I say that hiring Yvonne will be one of the best decisions you could possibly make for your wedding day. Whether you are totally unfamiliar with the wedding planning process or you've been in 10 bridal parties, Yvonne has something to offer everyone. Meeting with her was like couples counseling in a way, because it allowed us to sit and focus on our wedding day (and each other!) at regular intervals. When we were trying to decide on a photo location for couple's portraits between the ceremony and reception, Yvonne got in her own car and drove around Westchester, made calls, and scouted out some gorgeous options for us. Her eagle eye while scoping out locations on Instagram is the reason we were able to do our portraits at Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse - which had previously looked like it was closed due to nearby construction!

Yvonne went above and beyond in every way I can think of. She made detailed timelines and packing lists. Throughout the day if I felt even the slightest bit stressed, she immediately picked up on it and found a way to alleviate it. She was a kind familiar face, guiding us and accompanying us every step of the way without being intrusive whatsoever. Six weeks before the wedding, she took over communications with our venue and other vendors to offload our to-do list. She advocated for our needs and wants and helped us execute our vision like a dream come to life.

I think one of the greatest things she contributes to every couple's wedding day is staying to the end of the reception to ensure all personal items are accounted for - she actually packed our car up for us as we said our goodbyes.

I wish Yvonne a long successful career in wedding planning and coordination because she is clearly gifted to do this work.

Nina & Connor

Yvonne and Events by Mayven are outstanding! Yvonne planned our backyard wedding. From our first meeting, she knew things about the wedding process that we never considered. It was such a great feeling to know we were in good hands. We met regularly in the lead up to the wedding and had great communication throughout. Yvonne is both kind and sure, two great aspects in a wedding planner! I highly recommend Event by Mayven for wedding planning purposes.

Chelsea Comiskey

Yvonne and her team are amazing! They are so kind, professional, and on top of everything. If you are needing a coordinator for your wedding day, look no further! This team will take great care of you!

Lily Derella

Yvonne at Events by Mayven was an absolute dream to work with and made sure our wedding day was flawlessly executed in every detail! Throughout the planning process, she was organized, efficient, and thoughtful, taking time to get to know us as a couple and really understand our vision for our wedding.

Leading up to our wedding day, she offered expert advice on decisions big and small, seamlessly communicated with all of our vendors, and translated our vision into a fully-detailed reality with a concrete run-of-show for us and our family members. But more importantly, she was simply a joy to work with and brought us peace of mind every step of the way.

On the day of our wedding, Yvonne was at the venue early, overseeing setup and ensuring that every detail was in its right place. The night turned out perfectly; everything operated without a hitch and we were able to simply relax and spend time with our loved ones without a single worry or distraction.

Yvonne was an invaluable asset to our wedding and gave us the gift of lifelong happy memory. We are infinitely grateful for her help and support, and we recommend her without ANY hesitation to anyone planning their wedding or special event <3

Michael & Stephanie Fraulo

Yvonne was amazing! She is so professional and handles everything with such grace. I knew from the first call that she would be great. She has a calming presence that made us feel like everything would be ok. Two weeks before our wedding, the general manager of our venue got fired/quit. Yvonne quickly problem solved and ensured the new replacement manager was up to speed. The day of the wedding she came to the bride’s suite and ensured hair and make-up was on track. Her and her assistant executed the decor and set-up exactly how we envisioned. The night of the wedding couldn’t have gone as smoothly without her. She MADE our night. We literally didn’t worry about anything. She orchestrated everything perfectly and we were able to enjoy our special day. If you’re debating on hiring a wedding coordinator - hire Yvonne. You will not regret it! She is a gem.

Josh Alexander

Mayven is the best!!! I came to her for a wedding proposal event with less than 2 weeks of notice and with no hesitation she took me as a client and gave me one of the best experiences of my life.

Not only is she thoughtful and caring, she is hardworking! She scouted the location a week ahead of time, ordered decor, made reservations at a restaurant, set up and broke down the area and probably so much more I didn’t even know about. I had to do absolutely NOTHING but tell her what I wanted and she made it come to life!

If you are looking for an event planner look no further!! She even surprised my fiancé and I with a cake at the restaurant we went to afterwards.

10000/10 RATING! ABSOLUTELY NO COMPLAINTS!

Hillary Caltagirone

I had the pleasure of working with Yvonne recently at a wedding I was photographing. She was just delightful, so pleasant and easy to work with. She helped keep the day running on time, and was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was pinning on boutonnieres or helping wrangle people for group portraits. You can tell she really cares about providing the best possible experience for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone that needs help planning an event.

Yukiha Maruyama

Yvonne was a godsend on our wedding, which we celebrated in July 2019. To think that we were so close to going without a wedding coordinator is mind-boggling because we could not have had a smooth, enjoyable day without her. She is a masterful professional who made sure all Is and Ts are crossed, encouraged us to have fun, and also made sure we got through our to-do list in time for the big day. On the wedding day itself, she managed communications with the wedding party, our vendors, our families, our guests...she had all the bases covered. I was definitely an anxious bride, but Yvonne was confident, guiding, and firm so by the big day I could really focus on finally taking it all in. Even at the end of the night when we hit some logistical challenges, Yvonne was there and graciously helped us with the tear down and getting us home.

We were so well-taken care of, anyone working with Yvonne as their wedding coordinator/planner is in good hands! We couldn't have done it without her, and we are thankful to have had the privilege of working with a delightful person such as Yvonne.