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Well-Dressed Events is a full-service wedding and event planning studio based in Jersey City, NJ and Wilmington, NC. We plan stylish, personal celebrations across New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina—including Jersey City, Hoboken, Montclair, Short Hills, Manhattan, Wilmington, Raleigh, and Charlotte.

Our clients are busy, detail-aware, and ready to delegate—but they still want to be involved in the ways that matter. That’s where we come in. Every client works with a dedicated lead planner backed by our full in-house team. So you’re never on your own, and you always know what’s next.

We offer three full-service planning experiences:

The Full Edit is for clients who want us to lead from the start. We manage timelines, vendors, design, logistics—everything. You make the big calls; we make them easy.

The Select is for clients who like to stay involved but want a structure that actually works. We provide planning tools, expert guidance, and full takeover when it’s go-time.

The Capsule (offered in NJ and NY only) is for couples getting married at full-service venues with on-site staff. We handle the planning—vendor vetting, timelines, design guidance—and hand off to your venue team for execution. It's smart, streamlined support that doesn’t double up.

We don’t offer day-of or partial planning. And that’s intentional. Our work goes deeper. You’ll never be handed a checklist and left to figure it out. We stay with you through every decision, every pivot, every moment that matters.

Our team is built to support yours. While most planning companies rely on one overwhelmed person juggling everything, we’re structured differently. Your lead planner is your guide, but behind them is a full internal team—creative, logistical, and administrative—keeping things thoughtful and moving. It's a model that gives you more clarity, more support, and better execution.

And when it comes to design, we don’t believe in pushing cookie-cutter packages or asking you to choose between ivory and ecru (unless you're an autumn—in which case, ecru. Obviously.). Design is included in every planning experience. If you want more hands-on creative help—like vision boards, rentals sourcing, or design add-ons—we’ll build it into your proposal. You already have taste. We help refine it, connect the dots, and make sure it runs smoothly.

Because it doesn’t matter how beautiful your event looks if it doesn’t run well. That’s what people remember. We deliver both—so your vision feels as good as it looks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$300

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Well-Dressed Events

Catherine
Catherine Sent on 01/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Wonderland Dream Baby Shower

Nicole was absolutely amazing and made our baby shower more than anything I could have possibly ever dreamed of. I highly recommend hiring well dressed events for any occasion. From the details to recommending vendors from the DJ to the desserts and all the details in between. It was the most amazingly perfect day ever!!! Thank you soooooo much Nicole for making a day of celebrating our baby boy perfect!!!
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Ariel Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

WDE is the best!!!

I absolutely could not have imagined having my wedding day without Kristen, she is truly the best. From the beginning, she gave us great vendor recommendations, a planing timeline to follow, and provided an excellent sounding board for advice (no matter how silly). As our wedding day approached, she had everything organized in a timeline and joined final vendor calls as well as our venue walkthrough which was super helpful. On our wedding day, she was joined by Nicole and omg they were a dynamic duo. They were with us the whole day making sure we had everything we needed and keeping us on schedule. They worked with all our vendors to ensure they followed the timeline and honestly everything flowed perfectly. If any hiccups happened- we didn’t know about it! I seriously cannot recommend Well Dressed Events enough. They will make sure the whole day is perfect for you and your partner!! Thank you Kristen and Nicole- can we do it again next year?!
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Chandler Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best

Our experience with Well Dressed Events and Kristen for our wedding was flawless! She is the absolute best and our wedding would not have been what it was without her. The feedback we received from family, wedding party and guests as well speak volumes on how professional Kristen and her team was throughout the entire wedding planning process. From coordinating with vendors, setting up the wedding perfectly and prepping the wedding party to the last minute things like printing out table numbers and picking up my lipstick when I forgot she was seriously there every step of the way and we can not thank her enough for the time and effort she put into our event. Throughout the entire process it felt like we were bouncing ideas off a good friend and we are so happy that we trusted her with our wedding. We can't thank or recommend Kristen and her team enough!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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