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James Abel Events
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"James Abel helped create an absolutely dream NYC wedding weekend for our daughter and son-in-law...."
"James made the wedding process feel easy - we checked in every few weeks for 15 min or so and James..."
About this vendor
James Abel Events is a full-service boutique wedding planning and event design company based in New York, New York. With over 25 years of producing bespoke events, they bring unparalleled expertise to every wedding they design. What sets James Abel Events apart from the rest is his experience, industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and creativity to handle every single aspect of event planning.
Experience
Known for his impeccable taste and exquisite style, owner James Abel meticulously incorporates your aesthetic into his vision. His calm demeanor, combined with his hospitable attitude, makes the planning journey enjoyable. James enjoys transforming spaces and has worked in unique destinations such as the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, a historic barn in Texas, and the sandy beaches of Anguilla.
Services Offered
James Abel Events specializes in elegant and sophisticated weddings and special events worldwide. This one-stop-shop offers planning packages for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners specifically designed to fit your needs and budget. Wedding services offered include the following:
- Budget analysis
- Day-of coordination
- Event design
- Full-service planning
- Guest list management
- Timelines
- To-do lists
- Vendor referral
- Willingness to travel
Other services
James Abel Events has an in-house creative team in charge of florals, invitations, and design. Whether your wedding is an intimate affair or an elaborate celebration, James and his staff manage every step to the last detail. Additional services available include:
- Florals
- Hotel accommodations
- Invitations
- Lighting
- Linens
- Party favors
Experience
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23 years in business
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We speak English
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Review summary
The planner delivered flawless, stress-free weddings with exceptional communication, organization, and creative design. Couples praised stunning florals, thoughtful budgeting, and top vendor recommendations. They coordinated multiple weekend events, solved problems calmly, and left couples and guests thrilled with the results.
NYC wedding along the Hudson
The most stress free perfect wedding
The Greatest Gift We Gave Ourselves
The. Best.
Highly recommend James!
What stood out most was how seamlessly he operated on the wedding day. He managed everything efficiently and behind the scenes, ensuring the day flowed smoothly without us ever having to worry about a thing.
We also have to highlight how beautiful his floral arrangements were. I shared a few Pinterest inspiration photos, and he absolutely nailed the vision.
We highly recommend James for any event or wedding planning needs. He truly makes the entire process feel smooth, stress-free, and fun! Thank you James
Highly recommend James as your wedding planner
We did not have any last-minute stressful situations thanks to James’s great attention to detail and organization skills. Though, judging by his diligence throughout our planning process, I am sure he would have solved any problem smoothly had the need arisen.
James did a seamless job working with a multitude of vendors and helping us manage our budget (including renegotiating rates) to make room for more fun surprises during our wedding day. James always brought good ideas/vendors to the table, and he was open to work with new vendors to achieve the identity we wanted to imprint in our celebrations.
The night of the wedding reception, James was nothing short of a general that managed a platoon of people make our dream night come to life.
We highly recommend working with James to anyone planning a wedding celebration.
Amazing wedding planner!
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