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Whether you’ve dreamed about your wedding since you were little or are just now starting to plan your wedding, Love Affair will lead you through the process in an exquisitely personal way. We are a full service, fine wedding and event consulting company curating the most exceptional experiences for our couples, their families and guests.

It could be a dinner party for 20, or a luxury wedding for 200, our attention to the details and your guest experience is unparalleled.

We have been planning weddings in New England for almost 20 years. From ballrooms to elegant backyard affairs, to clambakes on the beach and classic New England barn weddings, we’ve done them all- but never quite your way.

We are purveyors of fine weddings. We walk through the event, putting ourselves in your guests shoes, designing and planning the wedding invoking all five senses. From the taste of your signature cocktails, smelling the finest food, seeing the gorgeous florals, feeling the vibrations from the dance floor, and hearing your personalized vows…

We ensure the ultimate guest experience.

Call us to schedule your consultation- we can't wait to get to know you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$125

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Love Affair

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Carolyn Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Elise and Leslie at Love Affair for your Dream Wedding

I had the pleasure of working with Leslie and Elise at Love Affair for my dream beach wedding and I can't say enough good things about them! They were so organized and helpful throughout the entire planning process, and they made sure that my wedding day was absolutely perfect.

One of the things I loved most about Leslie and Elise was that they really listened to what I wanted and helped me to make my vision a reality. They had a wealth of experience and knowledge, and they were able to offer me great advice on everything from table settings, to hair stylists to catering. Our wedding venue was a blank canvas but they went above and beyond to make sure that all of my vendors were top-notch and reflected our style.

On my wedding day, Leslie and Elise were there every step of the way to make sure that everything went smoothly. They were calm and collected under pressure, and they handled any unexpected hiccups with grace and ease. They turned out venue into a floral wonderland and even made sure our dog could come! I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me plan and execute my dream wedding.

I highly recommend working with Leslie and Elise at Love Affair. They are truly the best in the business, a great value and they will make your wedding day everything you've ever dreamed of and more.
Paul
Paul Sent on 09/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Event Planner

Kudos and shout outs to Leslie and her team at Love Affair for the spectacular job they have been doing managing events at The Waterfront at the Elks venue. They are professional, detailed-oriented, compassionate and able to adapt. It’s not an understatement to say they are great communicators, are extremely skillful at executing on each event and do everything they can to create memories that last a lifetime! And thank you guys for dealing with the many challenges that you have met head on and for addressing them professionally, equitably and in a positive manner. A strong 10
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 08/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie is the best!

I had the pleasure of getting Leslie for my coordinator for the Elks lodge in Portsmouth. The minute she took over my event I knew I was in good hands. She was so organized and realized the stress I was under being a covid bride. She took on what ever she could, was supportive in offering suggestions, understanding in family dynamics, and just overall fabulous. Thank you Leslie for making mine and Matt’s day so special and memorable!
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Meredith Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Leslie and team are super heroes!

When we had another planner fall through only 6 weeks before our day, we needed help… big time. Leslie, Elise and team swooped in and didn’t miss a beat. They are total pros and helped get everything and everyone in line. We honestly couldn’t have done it without them and would will be sharing their company name with all of our friends who are searching for a great planner team! Thank you Leslie and team- your attention to detail and dedication to our wedding day made all the difference for us and our families!
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Taryn Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Love Affair Review

I highly recommend Love Affair! Leslie was extremely helpful throughout our entire wedding planning process. When an issue came up with our original venue Leslie made it a priority to make sure we found another perfect venue that fit our original theme and vision. We trusted Leslie with our wedding hopes and dreams and it paid off! She has a wonderfully friendly disposition, and is an expert in her field. Hannah was also a huge help in planning our dream wedding. As soon as we met her we knew she was a perfect fit and that she would deliver the wedding of our dreams. Both Leslie and Hannah are extremely professional and their recommendations are above and beyond in the wedding planning process. Thank you so much Leslie and Hannah!
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Mary Sent on 09/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I initially thought I could plan my daughter's wedding and wouldn't need a wedding planner. Decided it made sense and I am so glad I did. I knew I would need help the day of the wedding, but when my rental venue (Boston Rustic) didn't show up with my complete order the day before, Emily from Love Affair stepped in and without even being asked reserved and then later ordered all the missing items from another vendor (Peaks Rental). Emily saved the day. She and her team from Love Affair took care of everything on the day of the wedding and made it a perfect day. So worth the investment. I highly recommend Love Affair as well as Portsmouth Catering who they work with.
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Judith Sent on 08/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We used Love Affair to coordinate my daughters wedding from the very 1st steps from before we even had 100% decided the venue we were using right thru the rehearsal on Friday, wedding and after party. I can not say enough about Leslie and her team. Our venue was complicated as it was outdoors on the Plaza at One harbor Place in Portsmouth. Every single item had to be rented, including 3 tents, and countless decisions were needed, way above what would be required for a typical wedding. A ton of vendor coordination was required. as everything was done off site for the caterers and bartenders. We would not have been able to do this without Love affair leading us thru the process. They handled many things behind the scenes for us throughout the process, saving us from needing to be involved in many of the details. Leslie and her team met all our requests (and there were many!), and the day went off without a htich, everything was wonderful!
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Emma Sent on 08/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I could not have had a more stress-free experience without Love Affair! Every step of the way they helped answer any questions I had and took care of absolutely everything. Taking our vision from our very first detail meeting and running with it, Love Affair found everything we needed that fit within our budget with ease. Onsite, I was happy I didn't have to stress over any of the details, set up, or answer any questions from anyone - Elise & her team were on it. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we could not have done it without Love Affair!
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Gianna Sent on 07/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have planned our wedding without the help of the girls at Love Affair. They were super helpful throughout the entire process. Elise was very responsive and has answers to all of our questions. We knew everything was going to be great on our wedding day but Elise and her team made everything perfect. We didn’t worry about one detail on the wedding day and everything was even better than we could have imagined. My husband was skeptical at first, thinking we didn’t need to spend the money on planners but he quickly saw their value. We could not have asked for a better team to help us with our wedding. Thank you Love Affair for being so spectacular. We appreciate everything you did for us before, during, and after our wedding. You girls are the best!
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Lucy Sent on 11/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Leslie and her team were amazing. She took wonderful care of the bride and groom while at the same time meeting all the needs/requests of their families and other guests. The venue was unusual and there were many related events - Leslie handled them all with a kind smile.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

19 Endorsements
Cicada Weddings Cicada Weddings Wedding Photographers

Leslie is thorough and professional, and has a bright smile and happy demeanor. She radiates competence and is able to give the gift of being able to enjoy their own wedding to her clients. I believe most of her clients become life long friends - the ultimate endorsement.

Closer North Closer North Wedding Photographers

Working with Love Affair was ideal! Organized, creative, on time, caring... I could go on. A wedding day has so many moving parts and these ladies were on top of everything. Before the wedding via the phone and the day of. I would refer them and hope to work with them in the future.

Photobooth Planet NH Photobooth Planet NH Photo Booths

Some of the best weddings pros around. I love working with these folks. You can't go wrong.

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