Full event planning + design services
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Event Management
From the start of your planning journey, our team will be by your side every step of the way, providing guidance, structure, and peace of mind. From the earliest stages of planning, we assist with budgeting, vendor selection, and contract negotiations, ensuring you receive exceptional value and the highest quality of service. With trusted relationships across the industry, we connect you with top tier vendors who align with your vision and style.
Together, we’ll design thoughtful floor plans, curate menus that delight, and craft an atmosphere that feels both seamless and memorable. Every detail from transportation and accommodations to production schedules and timelines is managed with precision, so nothing is left to chance. Our goal is simple: to create a planning journey that feels effortless, and a celebration that unfolds flawlessly.
Design Services
From a visionary perspective, our design team transforms ideas into experiences, bringing your dreams to life with artistry and intention. By curating and orchestrating a highly skilled team of experts in floral design, linens, lighting, stationery, furniture, and dinnerware paired with best-in-class entertainment we ensure every element works in harmony to tell your story.
With years of experience designing luxury events, we have mastered aesthetics ranging from timeless elegance to contemporary sophistication. Whether your vision leans toward classic romance, modern minimalism, or cutting-edge trends, our expertise ensures that no detail is overlooked. From the first impression to the final flourish, every design choice is purposeful, creating an atmosphere that is not only beautiful, but unforgettable.
The Big Day
On the day of your celebration, our sole focus is ensuring you experience complete peace of mind. With a carefully crafted timeline as our guide, our team orchestrates every detail behind the scenes so the day unfolds seamlessly. From the arrival of vendors to the final breakdown, we oversee and coordinate each moving part with precision and care. No detail is too small from managing personal items to handling countless logistical elements allowing you to remain fully present. Surrounded by family and friends, you’ll be free to relax, celebrate, and savor each moment with confidence, knowing that every aspect of your event is being managed with dedication and expertise.
Partial planning [up to 3 months]
KME’s Partial Planning package is designed for clients who have already secured their venue and hired most vendors, but would benefit from expert guidance, trusted referrals, timeline creation, and seamless execution on the big day. With this service, we join your planning journey where you’ve left off—refining details, filling in gaps, and ensuring every element comes together smoothly and beautifully.
Our team lead by Matthew provides comprehensive project oversight through a shared planning tool to keep you organized and on track. For vendors already contracted, we will review agreements for clarity, flag missing details, and confirm deliverables, while offering curated referrals and guidance for any outstanding vendors. Although we won’t manage full vendor communications, we ensure all parties are aligned and fully prepared in advance of your wedding.
On the design side, you’ll remain the lead visionary, while we serve as your trusted sounding board. We will review inspiration boards, attend one walkthrough to support your selections, and provide feedback on layouts, rentals, and other key aesthetic decisions. We’ll also assist with venue-specific requirements such as paperwork, seating charts, floor plans, and insurance submissions, while keeping you on schedule with reminders for key dates, payments, and logistics checkpoints. Four to six weeks before the wedding, we finalize and distribute your comprehensive timeline to vendors and key parties.
As the celebration approaches, our team shifts into full coordination mode, assuming responsibility approximately one month out to finalize event details and prepare for flawless execution. On the wedding day, KME will be on-site to oversee vendor load-in and setup, act as the central point of contact, execute the timeline, cue vendors, and troubleshoot as needed—staying through the reception and after-party setup, if applicable. Staffing includes one lead planner and one assistant per 100 guests.
We also assist with menu coordination, from scheduling tastings with your venue’s culinary team to confirming final menu selections. To ease final details, we provide a Wedding Day Items Checklist for all personal items and décor being delivered to the venue, ensuring they are beautifully placed and carefully packed up post-event. Additionally, couples are welcome to use our curated collection of table numbers and cardholders at no charge.
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As the founder of Karyn Michael Events, Karyn brings over 20 years of expertise in luxury event design and planning. Known for her discerning eye and visionary approach, she has built a reputation for creating unforgettable celebrations that balance artistry with flawless execution.
Her impressive portfolio spans some of NewYork’s most prestigious venues, including Oheka Castle, The Hempstead House, The Garden City Hotel, Cipriani and many more, where she has crafted experiences defined by elegance, sophistication, and impeccable detail. Karyn’s passion lies in transforming her clients’ dreams into realities that exceed every expectation.
Our full planning services include everything at the top of this page and so much more. Contact us today to start your planning journey.
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Matthew brings a wealth of experience and a meticulous eye for detail to every celebration. His extensive background working alongside Karyn has refined his ability to balance big-picture vision with flawless attention to the finer details.
In addition to collaborating on large-scale productions, Matthew also leads his own events, supported by our team of experienced day-of coordinators. This hands-on leadership ensures that every celebration is thoughtfully managed, expertly executed, and reflective of each clients unique vision.
Matthew offers full planning services as well as partial planning services in the final three months leading up to your event.
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Behind every flawless celebration is a team dedicated to ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly. At Karyn Michael Events, our experienced Day-Of Coordinators Hailey, Nina, and Kari An play an essential role in supporting both Karyn and Matthew on event days.
With extensive backgrounds in luxury events, each brings a unique blend of organization, precision, and calm expertise. From managing vendor logistics to overseeing timelines and fine details, they work diligently behind the scenes so that every moment unfolds exactly as planned. Their presence allows our clients to relax, savor their celebration, and trust that nothing has been left to chance.
Together, this team embodies the dedication and professionalism that define the Karyn Michael Events experience.
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Our approach to event stationery is rooted in thoughtful design and complete customization. Every piece we create from save the dates and invitation suites to menus, escort cards, and day-of details is designed from the ground up. We carefully curate each element, selecting papers, finishes, color palettes, typography, and printing techniques that align seamlessly with the overall vision of the event. No templates, no shortcuts—just intentional design tailored to each client and celebration.
We believe stationery is more than a functional component; it is the first impression of the experience to come. It sets the tone, establishes the aesthetic, and introduces guests to the story you’re about to tell. Whether that story calls for timeless elegance, modern minimalism, or layered, textural richness, we translate it into a cohesive suite that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
There is also something undeniably special about the tactile experience of paper. The weight of a beautifully printed card, the texture of fine stock, the subtle impression of letterpress, or engraving these are details that simply cannot be replicated on a screen. While we appreciate the convenience of digital tools and even the modern appeal of QR codes, we believe there is still nothing quite as inviting as receiving a thoughtfully designed invitation in the mail. It creates a moment, one that feels personal, intentional, and worth holding onto.
From initial concept through final production, we ensure every detail works in harmony. Custom artwork, monograms, illustrations, and bespoke graphic elements are developed to carry a consistent visual language across all touchpoints. The result is a fully realized stationery collection that doesn’t just complement the event design, it becomes an integral part of it, enhancing the guest experience from the very first envelope to the final farewell.