Our Services
Expert guidance for your wedding from start to finish
Planning Your Wedding Should Feel Exciting—Not Overwhelming
You want a celebration that reflects your style, stays within budget, and runs smoothly—but with so many choices and moving parts, it’s hard to know where to start.
That’s where we come in.
With over 25 years of experience and hundreds of New England weddings produced, we help couples focus on what truly matters. From vendor recommendations to budget strategy, we guide you with insight and intention—so every decision feels clear and confident.
Our process is built for transparency and ease. You’ll have a personalized planning portal, regular check-ins, and expert guidance every step of the way.
truly memorable celebrations
We’ll lead you through the planning process with care, creativity, and attention to detail, crafting an elegant and beautiful celebration
Sorrell is a beautiful force. She provided wonderful vendor connections. All the while she was a calming, capable, compassionate ally. Her elegant sense of style was present in every decision. On the day of the wedding she seamlessly made everything fall into place. It was a thing of beauty to realize that the little details of the day quietly appeared and it allowed us a stress free day of pure joy. We can't thank her enough and we feel so fortunate to have had her lead our beautiful event.
Annette
Service Options
Experienced wedding planning, Coordination + Design in New England
Full Service Wedding Planning
Our most comprehensive offering
Planning a wedding—especially on private property or a blank canvas venue—comes with thousands of moving pieces. You need a partner who gets it, and who’s with you every step of the way to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
That’s where we come in.
Our Full-Service Planning Package is designed for couples who want a hands-on, high-touch experience. From our first onboarding meeting to the final farewell brunch, our team becomes your planning partner, design consultant, logistics strategist, and calm in the storm.
Here’s how we guide you:
- 1 Onboarding Meeting to map out your vision, priorities, and preferences
- 4 Planning Sessions to keep logistics tight and timelines clear
- 4 Design Sessions to refine the aesthetic and style that feels uniquely you
- 4 Finalization Meetings to tie every loose end with confidence
- 2 Site Visits to walk the property and anticipate every nuance
- 1 Custom Table Mockup to visualize your dream tablescape before the big day
- Ongoing Support for vendor communication, budget strategy, and peace of mind
When the weekend arrives, you’ll have a dedicated 4-person team onsite managing everything—from setup to flow to flawless execution—including guest and vendor transportation.
From welcome party to farewell brunch, we’re there.
You’ll never have to ask, “Who’s handling that?”
This package is ideal for couples hosting private estate weddings or large-scale events who want full planning support and the confidence that every single detail is covered.
Investment: 18% of the overall wedding budget
What you get: Total peace of mind, a beautifully executed event, and a planning journey you can actually enjoy.
Guided Planning
A collaborative option that balances support with flexibility
You’ve got the vision and the excitement, but also a few big questions:
Where do I start? What if I forget something important? Who’s going to run the show on the big day?
That’s where we come in.
Our Guided Planning Package is designed for couples who want to be involved in the process—but not overwhelmed by it. We help you stay on track, make smart decisions, and feel fully supported from the first meeting to the last dance.
Here’s how we guide you:
- 1 Onboarding Meeting to get aligned on goals, priorities, and vision
- 3 Planning Sessions to navigate logistics, timelines, and vendor strategy
- 2 Design Sessions for style direction and mood board development
- 1 Custom Table Mockup to see your design in action before the big day
- 2 Finalization Meetings to confirm details and lock in your timeline
- 1 Venue Walkthrough to troubleshoot flow, layout, and logistics
- 3D Design Renderings to help you visualize your space and make confident decisions
When wedding weekend arrives, our dedicated 3-person team is there to handle everything—setup, vendor coordination, and transportation for guests.
We’re present for every moment that matters, from the welcome party to the farewell brunch.
This package is ideal for venue-based weddings and couples who want a balance of personal involvement and expert guidance—so you can enjoy planning and your celebration.
Flat Fee Investment: $15,500
What you get: Professional planning support, thoughtful design guidance, and a calm, seamless event experience from start to finish.
Event Management
For couples who’ve planned much of their day but want help pulling it all together
You’ve got ideas, a vision, and maybe even some vendors lined up—but you know the difference between a nice wedding and an unforgettable one is all in the details.
That’s where we come in.
Our Essential Planning Package is designed for couples who want expert support and a clear plan without going full-service. With the right tools and guidance, you'll move through your planning process with confidence—and actually enjoy it.
Here’s how we guide you:
- 1 Onboarding Meeting to map out your vision and priorities
- 2 Planning Sessions to streamline logistics, vendor communication, and timelines
- 1 Design Session to set the creative direction and align your aesthetic
- 1 Custom Table Mockup Review to bring the visual story to life
- 2 Finalization Meetings to confirm all the details
- 1 Venue Walkthrough to anticipate layout, flow, and key transitions
- Access to 3D Rendering Software to help you visualize your day with clarity
- Full Rehearsal Coordination so your wedding party is prepped and ready
On the big day, our two-person expert team is onsite managing setup, vendor flow, and timeline execution—so you can stay present and soak it all in.
This package is perfect for couples who want peace of mind without full-service planning. You’ll stay in control, but never feel alone in the process.
Flat Fee Investment: $9,500
What you get: Pro-level support, tools to bring your vision to life, and a day that flows smoothly from start to finish.2 Team Members On-Site on Event Day
Coordination
Day-of expertise with light planning support
That’s exactly what this package is designed to do.
Our Elevated Coordination Experience is ideal for couples who’ve handled the planning but want a professional to refine, organize, and execute the day with care and style.
We’ll guide you through:
- 1 Onboarding Meeting to get up to speed on your plans and priorities
- 1 Planning Session to review logistics, vendors, and key moments
- 1 Finalization Meeting to lock in layout, flow, and final details
- Full access to our event management tools
- Foundational design support, including layout guidance, floral inspiration, linen and rental selections
- On your wedding day, two experienced team members will be on-site to manage setup, troubleshoot behind the scenes, and keep everything flowing flawlessly.
For couples who want confidence, calm, and elevated style without full-service planning—this is your ideal fit.
Investment: $6,500
Design-Only Package
For couples who want to elevate their wedding design without committing to full-service planning.
Over a focused two-month collaboration, we’ll help you refine the look and feel of your day with expert guidance and hands-on support.
What’s Included:
- Custom 10-page design deck tailored to your style and vision
- Sourcing of key elements like tabletop details, linens, and furnishings
- 1 Full table mock-up to preview the design in real life
- Visual renderings for layout and décor styling
- Ongoing collaboration to fine-tune every visual detail
- 1 on-site team member on event day to ensure the design is styled and captured beautifully
Perfect for couples who already have a planner—or are managing the planning themselves—and want a cohesive, editorial-worthy look.
Investment: $3,500
Day-of Wedding Coordination
For the hands-on couple who just needs a steady hand on the big day
We’re your experienced guide, stepping in with a thoughtful plan and calm presence, so you can focus on what matters most.
Here’s how it works:
- One onboarding meeting to get aligned
- One final planning session to tie up loose ends
- Full event-day coverage, including your rehearsal, with a dedicated team member onsite from start to finish
We’ll take care of timelines, vendor coordination, and all the behind-the-scenes details — so you can be fully present, stress-free, and soaking it all in.
Your path to peace of mind:
- Book your package
- Meet with your planner
- Celebrate your day — effortlessly
This is a limited offering for 2025 — $4,500
Let us take the reins. You focus on the joy.
Micro Wedding Package
Designed for intimate celebrations with 20 guests or fewer.
With florals, cake, champagne, photography, and expert planning all included, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing everything is taken care of by a trusted, experienced team.
- Full-service feel, scaled for intimacy
- Hand-selected vendors known for excellence
- Elegant details, beautifully executed
- You simply show up and savor the moment
All-Inclusive Pricing starts at $3,000.
Whether it’s a mountaintop vow exchange or a backyard celebration with meaning, we’ll bring your vision to life — seamlessly, sweetly, and stress-free.
Booking now for 2025 and 2026.
One-Hour Wedding Planning Consultation
For those Feeling overwhelmed or not sure where to begin
That’s where our One-Hour Planning Consultation comes in.
In a focused, 60-minute Google Meet session, we’ll walk through your current plans, challenges, and goals—then create a personalized roadmap to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
- What You’ll Get:
- A 1-hour virtual consultation with an experienced wedding planner
- A customized planning roadmap tailored to your timeline, budget, and vision
- Expert insight to help you start strong—or course-correct with ease
Perfect for couples just beginning the planning process or feeling stuck mid-way.
Investment: $250
Walk away with a clear plan—and peace of mind.
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My husband and I worked with Sorrell for a year leading up to our wedding. She was the consummate professional, had wonderful tools to help throughout the planning process and is generally a lovely person. When the weekend of the wedding came, she was a calming force. She managed everything so myself, my husband and our families could focus on enjoying our time. Sorrell is incredibly well connected in the industry. Every vendor she connected us with was wonderful and easy to work with. Her aesthetic choices were also wonderful. She has great taste! Overall, if you're thinking of working with her, do it! She is the BEST!
Micaela
That is where we come in
With years of experience and deep roots in the wedding industry, we bring structure, calm, and creativity to the entire planning process
You Deserve a Wedding That Feels Effortless, Personal, and Exceptionally Well-Planned
- We Plan with Precision - From timelines to logistics, every detail is carefully coordinated so nothing gets missed.
- We Design with Intention - We take time to understand your vision, style, and values—then bring it to life with thoughtful, personal touches.
- We Simplify the Process - Planning should feel exciting, not exhausting. We handle contracts, budgets, and checklists, saving you time and stress.
- We Work with the Best - Our trusted vendor relationships ensure you’re surrounded by professionals who deliver exceptional quality and service.
- We’re There on the Day - On your wedding day, we’re behind the scenes managing every detail—so you can stay present, relaxed, and fully in the moment.
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Love Notes
She gave us exactly what we needed throughout the planning process and over the course of wedding weekend: space to engage on pieces that were really important to us and complete confidence that she would take care of the rest. Sorrell’s unique combination of emotional intelligence and organization skills make her THE choice for creating the event of a lifetime. Not only is she kind and professional, she has deep knowledge of New England wedding vendors and incredible design instincts. Sorrell helped us find partners that fit what we were looking for and fostered an incredible vendor team environment from planning to executing the actual event. Lastly, she has an incredible eye for design. We wanted an understated aesthetic with lots of color. She brought this to life with beautiful table linens, simple furniture and tableware, and incredible partnership with our florist to pull it all together. She created a tent that felt warm and fun. We can’t wait to find another reason to throw an extravagant party so that we can work with her again!
"Hiring Sorrell was the best decision we made while planning our wedding (save the decision to get married!)"
If you are in search for THE best New England wedding planner, stop looking, you have found her. Our wedding could not have happened without Sorrell. From the beginning, she supported us with a vision, and options of vendors and met us where we were at with our goals. She made us feel calm, excited, and relaxed in the year leading up to the event. Then once the day(s) came we got to witness her magic in full effect. She held the reins and let us sit back and enjoy the day, our people, our wedding. It's truly like having a fairy godmother who (with a ton of behind-the-scenes hard work) transforms your location into the vision board you imagined all year. We feel extremely grateful to have had Sorrell and her team with us through this process. We hope you leap at the opportunity to have Sorrell orchestrate your event. We will never be able to recommend her enough.
"We will never be able to recommend her enough."
She gave us exactly what we needed throughout the planning process and over the course of wedding weekend: space to engage on pieces that were really important to us and complete confidence that she would take care of the rest. Sorrell’s unique combination of emotional intelligence and organization skills make her THE choice for creating the event of a lifetime. Not only is she kind and professional, she has deep knowledge of New England wedding vendors and incredible design instincts. We chose a DIY wedding venue, so we had to find vendors for everything (even toilets!). Sorrell helped us find partners that fit what we were looking for and fostered an incredible vendor team environment from planning to executing the actual event. Lastly, she has an incredible eye for design. We wanted an understated aesthetic with lots of color. She brought this to life with beautiful table linens, simple furniture and tableware, and incredible partnership with our florist to pull it all together. She created a tent that felt warm and fun. We can’t wait to find another reason to throw an extravagant party so that we can work with her again!
"Not only is she kind and professional, she has deep knowledge of New England wedding vendors and incredible design instincts"
Sorrell made our vision of our daughter's wedding a beautiful reality. She generously and graciously worked with me for almost 3 years through several pandemic postponements. Finally, we hosted the event of our lives under her guidance. Sorrell is a beautiful force. She provided wonderful vendor connections. All the while, she was a calming, capable, compassionate ally. Her elegant sense of style was present in every decision. On the day of the wedding, she seamlessly made everything fall into place. It was a thing of beauty to realize that the little details of the day quietly appeared, and it allowed us a stress-free day of pure joy. We can't thank her enough, and we feel so fortunate to have had her lead our beautiful event.
"we feel so fortunate to have had her lead our beautiful event."
My wedding was this month and I remember watching Sorrell on my wedding day and thinking to myself, “how does she do it all? How does she stay so calm and confident when things go wrong? How does she execute so flawlessly?” Simply put, Sorrell is wonderful to work with and very skilled at what she does. I can’t imagine there is anyone that knows this industry as well as she does and she has really mastered the New England region. She knows everyone and works well with everyone. She has a keen eye for design (I think in a past life she was a designer 😉) and she understands the complexities of events. Our wedding was one of the most challenging (on a private lake property and it was three days long) and she really knew exactly how to make everything fit together so pleasantly. Her staff is also amazing. My family was not easy to deal with and they all handled us well!I’m so grateful that I got to work with Sorrell and I would recommend her with more than five stars if I could.
"I would recommend her with more than five stars if I could."
Sorrell is amazing and knows this business backwards and forwards, inside and out. There was not one time where she said we couldn't accomplish what we envisioned. Sorrell totally has a can-do attitude and has the background and knowledge to make it happen. Her coordination of our vendors and the absolutely seamless way she made everything happen without me even knowing in on the wedding day was incredible. Sorrell is so positive and I can't recommend her highly enough. Her services range in how much you want her to do which allows you to tailor the wedding planner job to your individual event needs.
"Sorrell is so positive and I can't recommend her highly enough"
Wedding planning teaches you a lot about your relationship with control - how do you take the wheel for one of the most important events of your life? I am naturally a Type A personality and, at worst, can lean into micromanaging. But when my husband and I hired Sorrell, I quickly learned I could take my hands off and cruise. Sorrell is an expert in all things New England wedding - she has a fantastic eye for design and conceptualization in addition to crucial practical knowledge of logistics and local vendors. She truly has it all. By the time we arrived at our wedding, I kept telling Sorrell I wasn't sure how all of the elements we talked about for months were going to come together. She kept telling me not to worry, and I believed her. I'm so happy I did, because I was able to relax the morning of my wedding and walk without any nervousness into my ceremony and reception. I knew I could breathe easily knowing our wedding was in the hands of Sorrell Downing. And she pulled off a magnificent one.
"Sorrell actualized such a personal and dazzling wedding - one far better than one I could have come up with myself"
Let’s Talk Budget—With Transparency and Respect
We understand that wedding budgets can feel overwhelming—and sometimes confusing. The truth is, wedding costs have changed significantly in recent years. It’s not about markups or industry “scams”—it’s simply the reality of rising costs, increased expectations, and the immense time and care that goes into creating a well-executed celebration.
At our New England-based wedding planning company, we believe in transparency and helping you make informed, empowered decisions. One way to think about planning support is by breaking it down per guest—giving you a clearer picture of what kind of experience you’re investing in.
These figures are flexible, but they offer a helpful framework to understand what level of support might match your needs and budget. Planning a wedding is a major investment—but it should feel like a meaningful one, not a mystery.
If you’d like help building a realistic budget for your wedding, we offer a one-hour consultation for $250 where we’ll walk through your goals and create a tailored, actionable plan.
No pressure—just clarity, insight, and honest support.
Select an Offering to Learn More:
For a couple hosting guests at a venue, the overall investment might be approximately $500 per person. The celebration begins with a venue ceremony, followed by a relaxed reception featuring a buffet dinner and DJ entertainment to keep the energy lively. Guests can enjoy a bar offering a of beer and wine, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Standard rentals are provided, creating a comfortable and streamlined yet memorable experience. While transportation isn’t included, every detail has been thoughtfully planned to ensure a seamless celebration.
For a couple hosting guests at a venue, the overall investment can be around $750 per person. The day begins with a heartfelt venue ceremony, followed by a welcoming reception with a family-style dinner designed to foster connection and conversation. Guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere, complete with DJ entertainment and upgraded rentals for an added touch of elegance. A curated open bar is available, offering a selection of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails for a set number of hours to enhance the guest experience. While transportation isn’t provided, every element has been thoughtfully planned to ensure a seamless, memorable celebration for all.
For a couple hosting guests at a venue, the overall investment can start at $1,000 per person and can extend upward, reflecting the elevated experience. The day begins with a heartfelt ceremony, either in a nearby or on-site at the venue, setting a warm and elegant tone. This leads into a sophisticated reception where guests are served a beautifully plated meal, creating a refined dining experience that encourages connection and enjoyment. The atmosphere is lively and elegant, with live band entertainment and upgraded rentals adding to the ambiance. A full bar is available throughout the evening, and an after-party keeps the celebration going well into the night. Thoughtful, high-touch service, including transportation for all guests, ensures a seamless, memorable experience from start to finish, making it an unforgettable day for everyone in attendance.
For a couple hosting guests at a luxury venue, the overall investment can be approximately $1,500 per person. Guests begin the celebration with a beautiful ceremony, either nearby or on-site, setting an elegant tone for the day. A seamless transportation service is provided, ensuring comfort and ease for everyone. At the reception, guests enjoy a sophisticated plated meal, a lively performance by a band, and a fully stocked open bar. Enhanced rentals elevate the atmosphere, creating an experience that’s both polished and unforgettable.
For a couple hosting guests on private property, the overall investment ranges from $2000 per person or higher. The day begins with a heartfelt ceremony, either held on-site or in a nearby venue, setting a warm and personal tone. Guests then transition into a welcoming reception designed to foster connection, featuring a family-style dinner that brings everyone together. The lively atmosphere includes a live band and elegant, upgraded rentals that elevate the ambiance. A full bar is available throughout the evening, and an after-party keeps the celebration going late into the night. Thoughtful, high-touch service, including transportation for all guests, ensures a seamless and memorable experience from start to finish, creating an unforgettable day for everyone in attendance.
We can't wait to bring your vision to life.
For more details on wedding packages and discussing which one might be best for you, please use the link below to connect. We look forward to hearing how we can be helpful to you in your wedding planning.
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