We just had our wedding last Saturday and had a wonderful experience with Richard and Atelier weddings. From the beginning Richard helped us find the venue and all our vendors (all of which turned out extremely well). The planning website he created for us enable quick communication and document sharing that made the process more streamlined, and he was always on top of the deadlines we faced. When it came time for the main event Richard and his assistant were on the scene all day coordinating the flowers, cake, wine, decorations - everything. We couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. On top of everything we appreciated that he was never pushy and made sure we were happy with all the decisions. We would not hesitate to recommend him to all our friends getting married in the future.

Richard and his team are highly competent event planning professionals with a corporate background who nevertheless relish the intimate, personal nature of the business. In a field where there are few barriers to entry and anyone and their dog can hang up a shingle, it was a delight and relief to work with such low-key, top talent pros.

Because of Richard Newton we were able to pull off the most fabulous New York wedding I could have ever imagined-- all while staying within our budget. It was truly amazing and a day we'll never forget thanks to him. We now think of Richard as a friend and we will always stay in touch. Anyone who works with him should consider themselves lucky.

Richard Newton of Atelier Weddings provided us with all around first class wedding services for our destination wedding. We especially appreciated that he took the time to get to know us before planning our absolutely fabulous wedding. His execution of our wedding plan was flawless; he paid attention to all of the details and moved things along smoothly and efficiently. He made it all seem so easy and took away the "stress" of planning our big day. And, he managed to do all of this while being very patient, courteous, considerate, caring and calm, which went a long way with us. As a result of his excellent services, we had a perfect wedding day...our family and guests continue to rave about our wedding!

Our wedding planner Richard Newton did a rare thing; he listened to us, made us feel comfortable, and really understood our vision for this very special day. Richard then expertly guided us through the New York wedding jungle. From choosing the venue, to caterers, to the wedding officiant, and the music - it was clear to us that Richard knew the ins and outs of the New York wedding scene. No stone was left unturned as Richard attended to every small detail - from seating, to timing, to tuxes, to transportation with a discerning eye. Richard's advice was invaluable, he helped shape our ideas about the wedding format, and the precise flow of events. Richard told where we should consider spending an extra dollar and where should cut back, he was right on every count. Looking back, we feel like our wedding was planned by a good friend who knew us very well. Richard's warm humanity and sense of humor will always be a part of our fond memories of that momentous and enjoyable day. We have no hesitation in recommending Richard as your wedding planner.