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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

RS Event Co is a female-owned wedding planning business in Hamden, Connecticut, catering to receptions and ceremonies in the local area and beyond. They are here to help their clients achieve their dream wedding celebration.

Services Offered

No wedding is too grand or too small; the RS Event team will handle the logistics and coordination of every event. Owner and lead planner Raquel Simoneau aims to create an atmosphere of fun, honesty, and humor as her team handles the professional, creative side of things. Raquel wants to get to know each couple and help bring out their combined and collective personalities through her designs. After many successful years in the industry, RS Events Co maintains strong relationships with many vendors nationwide, allowing them to maximize their clients' budgets.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

    4 years in business

    We speak English

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FAQ

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

$2,250

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of RS Event Co

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RS Event Co, led by Raquel, receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Raquel and her team are described as personable, proactive, and detail-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly. Reviewers appreciate her responsiveness, organization, and ability to handle any hiccups that may arise, making the wedding stress-free and enjoyable for the couple. Raquel's professionalism, expertise, and caring nature have left a lasting impression on couples, vendors, and guests, making RS Event Co a highly recommended choice for wedding planning needs.

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RS Event Co, led by Raquel, receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Raquel and her team are described as personable, proactive, and detail-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly. Reviewers appreciate her responsiveness, organization, and ability to handle any hiccups that may arise, making the wedding stress-free and enjoyable for the couple. Raquel's professionalism, expertise, and caring nature have left a lasting impression on couples, vendors, and guests, making RS Event Co a highly recommended choice for wedding planning needs.

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Claudia Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

We just got married on Nov 1st and the day/night was absolutely seamless thanks to RS Event Co. Everything went perfectly and it was truly one of the most wonderful days of my life. When I first started planning our wedding I didn’t think I would need a day-of wedding coordinator- until the months got closer and I realized how much work would actually go into making the day flow the way I envisioned it. We had heard of Raquel through a family friend, so I decided to give her a call. Raquel was personable, proactive and thought of everything I never even thought to consider. She helped us maneuver the months leading to our special day, checking in often and answering every random text. Whatever hiccups there might have been the day-of my husband and I didn’t notice because she was on top of even the smallest detail. We adored working with Raquel and her team. Our wedding was an absolute blast, which I owe to RS Event Co ensuring our vision was exactly what we wanted it to be. My only regret is not calling her sooner!!!!!!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Coordination

I would 10/10 recommend Raquel and her team at RS Event Co. to plan your next big event! I knew from our first meeting that I could put my trust in her to coordinate everything for the day of my wedding. From answering all of our questions throughout the planning process to coordinating with vendors month of, and handling the elements day of, she did an exceptional job. Her professionalism, organization, and friendliness put us at ease and we were able to enjoy a perfect day without worry. I could not stress enough that you definitely need at least day of coordination for your wedding, and Raquel is the one to provide that service to you! Thank you, Raquel!
Kate
Kate Sent on 07/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Raquel is the BEST

From the moment my (now) husband and I met Raquel, we knew she was the right person to help us make our dream wedding happen.
We selected her "partial planning" package and I cannot begin to explain how grateful we are that we did!

She is extremely responsive (near instant text replies!! I could never!), open minded and willing to brainstorm, but also an important (yet patient) force in guiding important decision making and keep everyone on task / deadline.

Best of all? Raquel is such a wonderful human being, that over the course of the year we became genuine friends. She CARES, and I think that's one of the most incredible things about her (aside from the very obvious talent she has for planning and coordinating weddings).
Darlene
Darlene Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Raquel Rocks

Hotel was very attractive to all my friends always available for me and worked your tail off before during an after our event. I would highly recommend for any of your event needs.
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Bridget Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Do Not Hesitate, Hire RS Event Co.

Hiring Raquel was truly the best decision we made (and the best money we spent on our entire wedding). She went above and beyond at every step of the wedding planning process and exceeded all our expectations. Without a doubt our wedding day would not have been as seamless and stress free if it were not for Raquel and her expert planning and coordination. Not only did Raquel keep us on track (especially important given we were terrible procrastinators), she is a kind, fun person and was a joy to work with. Sometimes I think we might not have had a wedding if it were not for Raquel--one thing is for sure, it definitely would not have been as perfect a day. Obviously, I cannot recommend her services enough!
Jesslance
Jesslance Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Team Player!

I highly recommend Raquel and the RS Event Co team! As a wedding vendor myself I appreciate the attention to detail, both leading up the wedding day, day of and after. Raquel went above and beyond making sure that not only the couple and guests had everything they needed but she also took care of the vendor team too. Raquel was always there before I even needed to ask and I appreciate her quick thinking and willingness to offer help for anything (including holding umbrellas!) I will continue to recommend Raquel to my future couples and hope to work alongside her again in the future!
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Michelle Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond Coordinator!

Raquel was absolutely amazing and gave me such peace of mind on the day of my wedding. She handled all of the cocktail hour setup while overseeing the reception set up. She was the point of contact the day of for all my vendors and made sure everything went smoothly. She was so communicative and had an incredible attention to detail on everything from the initial meetings we had, to the follow up meetings with all of my vendors, and the few days prior to my wedding. During the planning process she had so many unique and creative ideas to help make my visions come true. During my wedding day we had a small issue and immediately Raquel was on it! She was highly recommended to me by a friend, and looking back now I couldn't have imagined the day without her. Raquel is highly experienced, professional, and great to work with. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day planning!
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Alex Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We Would've Been Lost Without Her

Hiring Raquel was far and away the best wedding planning decision we made.

We chose her month-of package for our October wedding after attending a wedding she coordinated in June and she seamlessly incorporated herself into our process as we finalized everything with all of our vendors and was instrumental in the weekend itself going off without a hitch. She served as a sounding board and expert opinion throughout the end stages of the planning process, took on the tasks that I was dreading handling myself (timeline creation, to name one!), and asked thoughtful questions that hadn't even occurred to me.

If there was an issue, I felt confident going into the wedding day that Raquel would be able to resolve it, and she didn't disappoint! From alcohol snafus to the threat of rain, from picture-dirty shoes to an unraveling bowtie, she tackled it all without batting an eye so that we could enjoy our day. Our wedding wouldn't have been what it was without her and we'll always be grateful to her for helping make our dreams come true!
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Winnie Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING. highly recommend!

Raquel saved the whole damn thing . . .on multiple occasions. I lost track of the number of times that someone would ask me a question to which I would respond, "I'm not sure, but Raquel will know" and she always did. Raquel managed our complicated bus shuttle schedule, multiple hotels and venues, grocery shopping, many vendors and so much more. She had a sense for when we needed help with something and, equally important, when we needed a break. Everything that she did over our entire wedding weekend was done with the sole purpose of making our wedding as much fun as possible for both us and our guests. Raquel's presence during our wedding weekend made everything calmer and smoother. She basically read our minds and anticipated our needs. I knew that any issue that arose would be dealt with quickly and our guests wouldn't even notice that there was a snag in the plans. Raquel kept us in good spirits when it was clear it would rain all day. She was meticulously organized and went above and beyond in the days leading up to the wedding, confirming with each vendor. I don't know what we would have done without her. I cannot recommend her services enough!
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Elio Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner

I worked with Raquel for a wedding on 9/30/23! I was the DJ for the wedding and Raquel was the event planner! From the first discussions I had with her I could see how professional, organized, and friendly she was! On the day of the wedding we worked together seamlessly to create an awesome experience for our couple! She exceeded my expectations and as a Wedding DJ, I’ve worked with many event planners and Raquel is top notch! I would recommend her to any couples looking for an event planner or any planning assistance for their wedding!
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