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Bianca Finucane
Bianca Finucane
Owner

Woman-owned

16 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Boasting locations across the East Coast, Stunning & Brilliant Events is a luxury wedding planning company based in Hammondsport, New York. Founded in 2010 by Sara McCall, this renowned company strives to make your special event nothing short of spectacular. Working with respected local vendors, the team promises there is no wedding theme nor task too big or too small for them to finesse with style. From incredible pre-wedding parties to elopements in the Bahamas, the team aims to provide endless opportunities while staying on track with your style and budget.

Services Offered

Stunning & Brilliant Events offers full-service, partial, and month-of coordination for newly engaged couples. Led by lead planner Bianca Finucane, the New York team loves getting to know each couple, working hard to create genuine bonds both transparent and trusting. Listening carefully to your unique vision, they use their knowledge, skills, and expertise to bring it to life with a bespoke planning option that suits your needs. Alongside their coordination and design services, the team can also help fashion an elegant proposal or engagement session for those wishing to announce their big news in style.

FAQ

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

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Stunning and Brilliant Events received glowing reviews from several clients who praised the professional and attentive team, particularly highlighting Bianca's exceptional planning skills. The team's exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and seamless execution of weddings were highly appreciated. Clients noted the calming presence and meticulous attention to detail, making the wedding day stress-free and magical. The team's warmth, efficiency, and ability to elevate the wedding experience were commended, solidifying Stunning and Brilliant Events as a highly recommended wedding planning choice.

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Stunning and Brilliant Events received glowing reviews from several clients who praised the professional and attentive team, particularly highlighting Bianca's exceptional planning skills. The team's exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and seamless execution of weddings were highly appreciated. Clients noted the calming presence and meticulous attention to detail, making the wedding day stress-free and magical. The team's warmth, efficiency, and ability to elevate the wedding experience were commended, solidifying Stunning and Brilliant Events as a highly recommended wedding planning choice.

Matthew
Matthew Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

There is no other engagement coordinator I would trust to do a better job!

Bianca with Stunning & Brilliant Events did an outstanding job with all things planning for my engagement!! If I could give six stars out of five I would. Bianca was extremely professional; she had a deep knowledge of the entire engagement process and guided me along the way which exceeded all of my expectations. The quality of service was unmatched, she delivered on all of the unique things that made the engagement special for example: perfect venue on Seneca Lake, flower petal walkway, pink peonies flowers, heart shaped macaroons, our favorite bottle of wine! Working with Bianca was an outstanding value, and she went above and beyond in terms of communication, I could text her anytime with questions and she provided me with reassurance throughout the process. I cannot wait to work with you for our Wedding!!
Donna
Donna Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Help make our day perfect!

We hired Stunning and Brilliant just six weeks before our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we connected, Bianca, Lindsey and Makenzie were professional, communicative, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect.
They attended our rehearsal, helped us refine our vision, and ensured every detail was executed flawlessly. On the wedding day, Makenzie was a calming presence—always checking in, helping with my dress, and making sure I felt supported. Lindsey kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Thanks to their expertise and care, our wedding day was stress-free and magical. We’re so grateful to have had Stunning and Brilliant by our side!
Brad
Brad Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bianca is incredibly collaborative!

As a professional makeup artist, my past experiences working with wedding planners were either nonexistent or subpar to say the least. Bianca is the exception. She opened our line of communication months prior to the date of the wedding. She cultivated a friendly and open relationship that allowed us both to have clear expectations. She was also receptive to me expressing all of my specific questions or requests. Any of my inquiries were addressed promptly which allowed me to feel confident that I could do my job smoothly and efficiently. Even with last minute snafus, she was not only able to be reached but aid me in a solution. While the initial communication, exchanges, and booking of my bridal services took place between me and my bridal makeup client, post-booking, Bianca acted as a helpful and thorough liaison to assure that my bride (and I) were properly prepared so that we could enjoy a stress free experience leading up to the wedding day.
Bianca is pro of a wedding planner. Whether a couple or a vendor, you are in great, organized, and capable hands under her guidance!
C
Carolina Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner a couple could dream of!

My husband and I got married this past weekend and it was the most beautiful day of our entire lives. We couldn’t have done it without Bianca and her rockstar team. Bianca (figuratively) held my hand through the entire process of planning our wedding and was an absolute angel throughout it all. I genuinely do not think I would have survived without her! Her exceptional communication skills and dedication would make any bride lucky to have her as their planner. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her and her team. 1000/10 recommend!!
B
Bree Sent on 04/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

be the bride you deserve to be!

I met Bianca when she was the wedding planner for my friend's wedding. When I was looking for a coordinator, I shopped around a little but it kept coming back to Bianca. Her energy is exceptional. She and her team were responsive, with me and each other. I was so relaxed on my wedding day (as relaxed as one could probably be at their own wedding...) because I knew things would get done. My budget for a wedding planner/coordinator was pretty tight and I'm also a crafty busy-body who was hoping to do the decor myself. I already knew who I wanted for a DJ and a photographer. During my first call with Bianca, she said "It sounds like you don't really need us for a lot of the planning. Save your money and do the month-of coordination." So that's what I did! Bianca was kind and responsive throughout but in those last 6 weeks really took on the mantle to gather and organize the vendors. She was invaluable. I handed her a binder with inspo pictures and a bunch of boxes of supplies and she took it and ran with it - making my vision even better than I could have imagined. As I was walking through the space (we got ready at the venue), I would look at what they were setting up and if I had a suggestion or a note they immediately pivoted and checked in to make sure everything was just how I wanted it. I got to feel involved, empowered, and respected ... but didn't have to lift a finger. Man, did I feel like a BRIDE! It was so cool. I found out a week before the wedding that we were required to clear the venue that night. Remember I DIY'd a fair amount of things... now I had to make sure it ALL got out?! I was very stressed. Bianca told me not to worry - and she was right. She took total care of it, coordinating with my mom and wedding party to make sure everything was re-packed and loaded in my mom's car. I turned around to go back up to the bridal suite to collect my things, and all I saw was the Best Man walking toward me with a box full of... all my things. We had a snafu during our ceremony. Bianca was ready to coach me through it, but I said no - I wanted to just stop and re-start. And so she made it happen. To have that kind of support? To know you're surrounded by people who will make sure your wedding is exactly what you want and will love you through it all? That inner peace, that clarity and resolve, even in the face of a possible disaster - THAT is what you want on your wedding day. Bianca and her team are incomparable. I know there are a lot of people and teams who will create aesthetically beautiful weddings. But if you want your wedding to FEEL beautiful and magical - if you want to know in your soul that it's YOUR day and your team is 10000% there for YOU - you have to hire Bianca
James
James Sent on 01/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I wish I could give more stars!!

Professional, cerebral problem solvers. Very organized and thorough communicators. confident and warm.

Bianca and her team are nothing short of exceptional. They’re not just highly competent and professional — they’re organized, calm problem-solvers who will make you feel completely at ease on your big day. Hiring them is a decision you won’t regret.

From the very start, their communication was top-notch, always clear and reassuring. They bring a calm, non-anxious presence that’s exactly what you need when coordinating the many moving parts of a wedding. Their role as the backbone of the event cannot be overstated — they manage the countless variables seamlessly, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

What sets Bianca’s team apart is how they elevate the entire experience for everyone involved. They communicate with a rare combination of warmth and efficiency that keeps both you and your vendors feeling supported. On your wedding day, you’ll hardly know they’re there — moving behind the scenes like ninjas, executing every detail with precision and care, all while keeping things calm, cool, and collected.

If you want your wedding to be stress-free, flawless, and completely unforgettable, Bianca’s team is a must.
NancyZumpano
Nancyzumpano Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So Organized and Helpful!

Bianca and her team were very organized and very efficient. Their communication was great leading up to our shared event! Everything ran extremely smoothly! They facilitated so many behind the scene details helping us to focus solely on our photography! Bianca was an excellent problem solver maintaining professionalism and the highest standards at all times. Her team's attention to details and the timeline were was greatly appreciated. Bianca's ability to take care of our couple was unmatched.
Alice
Alice Sent on 10/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Planning Decision Ever

We hired S&B for month-of coordination and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We were lucky enough to have Makenzie and she ensured we had a stress-free and seamless day. Not only did she manage our timeline, set the decor, work professionally and efficiently with our vendors, she handled the little errands that normally fall on immediate family members or the bridal party. My father couldn't find his white button down on the morning of and he was traveling from NYC and did not have a car, Mack made sure his shirt was delivered to him on time as well as breakfast for our wedding party. She checked in with me throughout the day and ensured I had everything I needed, down to a lipgloss application during photos and not having to get up from my sweetheart table for a cocktail. She also took great care of my husband who is not super comfortable being the center of attention, she gave us ways to take small breaks from the crowd and be fully present when we re-joined. People say the day goes so fast and you don't remember it, I can honestly say that was not my experience because I was not stressed at all on my day, I was fully present with my husband, family and friends and our focus was all of the love around us. Makenzie and team, we are forever grateful that we loved our day so much, so much due to your hard work, thank you!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Jacque and her team were INCREDIBLE! I had a vision and they truly made it come to life. I did a lot of dyi/brought a lot of my own stuff and they had no problem setting things up and making it perfect. They were responsive and very wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!!
K
Kirk Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Planning Perfection

I can't say enough about the professionalism and efficiency of Stunning and Brilliant Events.
We've had the pleasure of working with Bianca and Amanda and the whole team on multiple weddings, and I'm always glad to know when they'll be at the helm of an event, because I know it will be a success!

Their staff is always the first to arrive and the last to leave, coordinating every detail. Taking stress off a client so they can actually enjoy their wedding, sets the tone for the entire evening. The right planner can make or break a wedding. I highly recommend Stunning and Brilliant Events!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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