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Debra Thompson, Planning & Consulting LLC Reviews

Debra Thompson, Planning & Consulting LLC

Debra Thompson, Planning & Consulting LLC

New Rochelle, NY
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    Gregg Sent on 03/30/2026
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    We had the perfect wedding!

    Working with our wedding planner and her incredible team was, without exaggeration, the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding journey.
    Her attention to detail was nothing short of extraordinary—every element, from the smallest décor accents to the overall flow of the day, was thoughtfully curated and flawlessly executed.  The entire day felt seamless, allowing us (and our families) to be fully present and enjoy every moment without a single worry.
    What stood out most was her ability to handle everything behind the scenes with such grace and professionalism. Any potential hiccups were resolved before we even knew about them, and her team worked like a well-oiled machine—kind, attentive, and always one step ahead. A popped button on the groom's jacket moments before the ceremony is one of many times Debra swooped in like a fairy Godmother and fixed the problem before we had a chance to get stressed.  
    Thanks to her dedication, creativity, and expertise, the wedding day was perfect. We received countless compliments from our guests about how beautiful and well-organized everything was, and we owe that entirely to her and her team.
    If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding unforgettable, look no further. She is truly exceptional, and we are endlessly grateful.
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    Best decision ever

    Working with Debra was the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning. My brother and sister-in-law worked with her for their wedding in the winter of 2020. Seeing how easy and seamless she made everything, I knew I wanted to work with her as well. She really took the time to get to know us and understand what our wedding vision was. We were in constant communication, and she made the entire process so fun and easy. We really couldn't have kept everything on track without her, especially our budget which we were able to stick to. She handled all of the vendors, and everything we didn't even think of. Her wedding staff on the day of was amazing. We worked with Lorraine and Davonne and both kept us sane, on track, and so so happy. Debra becomes your family and there is no one better to work with when planning such an important day.
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    Rachel Sent on 10/04/2025
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    Best Decision We Made Through the Wedding Planning Process!!

    Debra is the most unbelievable planner who really wants to bring your vision to life and alleviate your wedding planning stress. During the planning process, she was super on top of everything. The wedding itself ran so smoothly and everything turned out amazing. We were told by many that this was the best and most organized wedding they had been to. Our other vendors also loved working with her. We can’t recommend her enough!!
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    Rachel Sent on 08/19/2025
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    Don’t think twice! Choose Debra Thompson

    We chose Debra Thompson for our July 2025 Wedding. From the day we hired her and her team, she was all in. She was organized, timely, and thoughtful, considering all aspects of the wedding day that covered ALL bases. At the end of our wedding, our guests repeatedly commended the excellent job done by the wedding planners. My stress level was ZERO and I have Debra’s amazing team to thank. Worth every penny!
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    Happily Ever After Fairy Tale

    It was 6 months before the wedding when we realized we needed help, we needed a professional. Reaching out to Debra and her team was hands down the best decision we made. Debra does not do half measures; within one conversation she was fully invested in the vision and success of our wedding. We had yet to sign a contract to hire her team when she already had all our vendor contracts in hand so she could familiarize herself with them, introduce herself, and start the living document that described our wedding. It is one thing to know that as a wedding planner Debra balances the outlines and desires of multiple brides, it is another to feel that despite this, she treats you like the only bride she has all year.

    Communication was constant, every question was answered promptly, her attention to detail impeccable, and above all her years of experience immediately shone with her extensive vendor recommendations (which helped us narrow down the last few we were missing), as well as her suggestions and advice to help the wedding flow seamlessly. Debra is not afraid to show love for her clients, and it reflects in her work. As the day approached every worry was managed, every detailed hammered out, and every conversation ended in encouragement for the happy couple so that we may enjoy what would otherwise be an incredibly stressful planning process. Our trust in her was such that, when the weather threatened to drown the event, she was able to convince my husband that she had the weather on speed dial.

    Debra was very forthcoming with us from the beginning and told us that, due to a prior family commitment, she would not be able to attend our wedding, but we would work with her right-hand woman, Erica. In our meeting with Erica it was immediately apparent why Debra places such deep trust in her team. On the day of the wedding Erica not only told the weather to wait it’s turn, her and her team rearranged a significant portion of the reception’s proceedings on the fly when a Temporary Flight Restriction issued over the airspace above our venue threatened to cancel a surprise drone show for our guests, derailing a significant portion of the night’s events. By the time we were made aware of this Erica already had a solution in hand and was able to sort out all vendors into a new timeline of proceedings for the rest of the evening. The process was seamless.

    Without this team the fairytale wedding we envisioned would never have been a success. The team took great pains to ensure the day was a smashing success, from Jerry standing guard at the drone show and helping coordinate between them and our DJ, Lorraine keeping the groom’s incredibly white jacket pristine all night despite his best efforts, Davone running in front of horse drawn carriages to divert traffic, this team was on point all day! By the end of the evening, we could not begin to comprehend how they managed to pull it off but they did so with none of our guests the wiser. It was an amazing experience from the first email to the moment we left the venue, exhausted and happy.

    The day of our wedding came and went in a flash. We were advised not just by Debra, but by every married couple we know how important it is to be in the moment, to enjoy every second, to take a step back and appreciate your wedding day. Without Debra and her team, we would not have been able to experience those precious few hours with all our friends and family so thoroughly and for that we will always be grateful.
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    Dimitri Sent on 06/09/2025
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    The best wedding planner I could ask for

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    The best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Debra. We worked with her for a little over a year, and now, a week after our wedding, we can confidently say she was the reason our day was absolutely perfect.

    From the beginning, Debra stood out—not only because of her amazing energy, but also her ability to adapt to us. As two extremely busy professionals, we needed someone who could take the reins and keep everything moving without us having to constantly check in. Debra did exactly that. She was always ahead of the game, incredibly responsive (more so than we were!), and never let anything fall through the cracks.

    Debra immediately understood our vision of a wedding that was classy, but still fun—and she delivered. From the venue to the vendors, everything she recommended aligned beautifully with our style. Her curated vendor list made it so easy to choose quality people for photography, music, attire, and more.

    The full planning package, including stationery support, was 100% worth it. On the day of our wedding, I didn’t have to think about a single logistical detail. I ate, got ready with a fantastic team Debra coordinated, and walked down the aisle knowing everything was taken care of.

    Debra has a true gift for this work, and we’re so grateful we found her. If you’re thinking about hiring a wedding planner, stop searching—you’ve found the one.
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    Amazing support, organization and execution

    Debra was incredible. She supported us through every single step of the way, through every 6 AM and 10 PM freak out, answered all of my questions. She truly cared, became like family throughout the process. Her team was amazing, especially Martuli. I could not possibly recommend her more.
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    Westchester's Best Wedding Planner!

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Debra and her incredible team. From the very first meeting to the final moments of our wedding day, they were absolutely outstanding.

    From the moment we started planning, Debra was there to answer every single question we had, big or small. Whether we were wondering about timelines, vendors, or just needed reassurance, she was always available and provided clear, thoughtful guidance. Her attention to detail and expertise was evident at every step of the planning process.

    On the wedding day itself, the team was nothing short of amazing. They managed every detail seamlessly, from coordinating with vendors to making sure everything was set up perfectly. The day went off without a hitch, and we were able to truly enjoy the moment because we knew the team had everything under control.

    If you are looking for a wedding planner who is not only highly skilled and organized but also genuinely cares about making your day perfect, we wholeheartedly recommend Debra. Thank you for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more!
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    wedding of our dreams

    Debra and her entire team were incredible. I would not have been able to do this without them. She was there for us and our moms every step of the way. I had a specific vison for this wedding and she helped me see it through PERFECTLY. Tyler and I are so thankful for Debra and are already telling all of our friends to use her. You need someone on your side through this stressful and wild time, Debra is the woman for the job. We didn't have a worry in the world on the most special day of our lives all because of her.
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    Rina Sent on 08/05/2024
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    Best Planner in the Buisness!

    Debra is truly the best in the business. We could not have envisioned planning out wedding without her and her amazing team. Her relationship with vendors, years of experience, level of expertise, and compassion make her one of a kind. Thank you for making our wedding a dream come true. Every vision and idea we had she made them come to life, no matter how big or small. The day of our wedding was absolutely seamless from start to finish. We are so thankful!!!
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    Nicole Sent on 07/28/2024
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    Debra is the BEST wedding planner

    Debra was the best wedding planner I could have ever worked with! She specializes in production and is SO on top of everything. She has a lot of vendor connections and has done this forever so we were confident throughout the wedding planning process and knew what we were getting. She also doesn’t break your bank and knows quality. The day of our wedding was a breeze, as a bride I was able to enjoy myself and not worry about one logistic. Her team was also fantastic and so on top of everything!! They really think of it all, I have never been more pampered than I was on my wedding day. They make sure you have a drink in your hand, your VIPs are taken care of and all items are accounted for to and from venue. They were the best to work with and great energy for our big day! Highly recommend!
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    The best wedding planner!

    Wow! Words cannot describe how incredible of a job Debra and her team did leading up to and on my wedding day. There were so many things happening that required coordination and everything came out perfectly. We felt so taken care of. The entire wedding party was able to be in the moment for the whole day because Debra and her team were so on top of every detail. Every team member was always one step ahead of what we needed at all times. Throughout the night there was always someone making sure we had what we needed and were having the best time possible. For example, my husband started taking off his jacket mid-party and someone was already reaching out to take it and put it in his tux bag, then handed it to him on his way out. So seamless. When I needed to take off my heels, my sneakers were already waiting for me under my seat and they helped me quickly change so I could get back to the party ASAP. It just felt like all of the little (and big) details were perfectly choreographed, and there are too many examples to list here. I almost wish I could get married again so I could have another perfect evening, and I owe so much of it to Debra and her team. THANK YOU so much to each and every one of them. I would recommend any couple to not think twice about hiring Debra and her team - you will be in AMAZING hands.
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    Michele Sent on 06/10/2024
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    The Wedding Whisperer

    Working with Debra is a dream come true. I am the mother of the bride and am in awe of how Debra and her team produced my daughter's wedding this past weekend. She is so organized and has an answer to every question and detail. We had over 220 people and nothing fell through the cracks. Her meticulous attention to every detail is unparalleled and she is so responsive to emails/texts/calls. She was also there to save the day when we needed to get a new rabbi less than 3 months before the date. There was not one hiccup on the wedding day. She is also so much fun to work with and is always looking out for her clients. She treated my daughter and son-in-law as if they were her own children. Do yourself a favor and hire Debra. You won't regret it.
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    Look no further for wedding planning services!

    I hired Debra Thompson in March of 2023 for wedding planning and consultation services in preparation for my May 3, 2024 wedding. My now-husband and I were living overseas when we got engaged and for the first half of our engagement. I am pretty organized and was committed to doing some of the planning myself, but needed someone to keep me on track so that I knew what I needed to focus on next, and provide a list of recommended vendors since I am not originally from the Westchester area. Debra did all of that and so much more, remaining extremely professional at all times. She gave me lists of tasks to work on throughout each step of the planning process, and was always respectfully candid when I asked for feedback on decisions I was trying to make, whether it was which particular vendor I should hire, invitation wording, logistics (and I had SO MANY logistical questions!) or whatever else. Debra could always tell when I was getting overwhelmed and knew when she needed to step in a bit more. Whenever I reached out, she always got back to me in a matter of days—sometimes even quicker—despite all the other events she was helping to plan. If she hadn’t heard from me in a while, she’d send me an email to check in which reminded me to get moving. I knew from the first time I spoke to Debra that I needed to work with her to help plan my wedding and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. She truly knows her stuff. All of our vendors were from her recommended list of vendors, all of which were top of line. Our wedding went off without a hitch—we were told by so many of our guests that ours was one of the best weddings they had ever gone to, and they meant it. I know that all of Debra’s guidance played a large part in that. Her feedback was invaluable. So if you are looking for a wedding planner, whether it’s full wedding planning, or more of a consultant role like I chose, look no further—Debra is your girl!
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    Maire Sent on 01/26/2024
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    Wonderful! Amazing! Choose Debra!

    Deborah Thompson is an incredible and talented wedding planner. She makes you feel so comfortable and welcomed. When you speak to her, you feel like you are talking to a close family member who wants to plan the wedding of your dreams. Deborah listens attentively and remembers the tiniest details that matter to you. What I love most about Deborah, is she takes the time to get to know you, and helps you figure out your vision. I never felt rushed or a bother like other vendors. Deborah was always so prompt when responding to my questions and emails. She is a thorough and reliable planner who has a creative eye and a logistical genius. You will be disappointed working with Deborah. She is the best in the business!!
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    Debra Thompson is the G.O.A.T of Wedding Planners

    Working with Debra Thompson and her exceptional team for our wedding was an absolute dream come true. Debra not only excels professionally but is also an incredible person. The entire wedding planning process, guided by her expertise, was a joy from start to finish. Debra made us feel like family, offering unwavering support throughout. On the big day, everything felt like a dream - every detail was meticulously handled. Even when I had a thought, Debra and her producers were already on top of it. We are grateful for an outstanding experience. Thank you for making our day amazing!!
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    Best Wedding Planner in the Tri State

    We had attended a wedding produced by Debra in 2016 and it went off without a hitch. 7 years later, we contacted her for our wedding and she did not disappoint. We hired her and her team for the Oceana Rose package and it was worth every penny. Debra seamlessly navigated us through the ins and outs of planning our big day -- no detail was forgotten. She helped us stay on track in terms of timelines, and gave us great insights for vendors, packages, pricing, and nuances we did not consider. When our wedding weekend arrived, her value was immeasurable. She helped coordinate families, transportation, and logistics in the background so we could embrace the magic of the moment and truly enjoy our wedding day. Notably, her team handled hiccups behind the scenes without us even noticing! Cannot recommend Debra and her team enough -- wish we could give her more stars! -Alex & Siân
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    We'd do it all over again with Debra

    Our wedding has become a fantastic and positively memorable event for us and our guest. We can't say enough wonderful things about Debra and her team. From the first meeting until the day of our wedding, Debra took great care of us. She was patient, kept us on schedule, on budget, aligned vendors, and surpassed all hurdles with professionalism. She created an event that exceeded our expectations. You cannot go wrong by working with Debra. My husband and I are forever grateful for her dedication. She helped unite our families into one and has become family through this process.
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    Debra and Her Team Made Our Wedding Day Perfect - Genuine, Compassionate, Dedicated, and Supportive!

    I’m writing this review as both my Wife Allie and I had not only an incredible experience with Debra and her team (Esmeralda, Nadia, Martuly,). From day one, Debra made us feel like family, she was available whenever we needed her, she kept us on task, and provided her guidance and advice each step of the way. I know my wife and I both agree that the day would not have been the same without Weddings by Debra and her team. If you are considering whether or not you need a wedding planner, our suggestion is to give Debra a call, text, or email her. She’s such an incredible person and has become family to us. She will make you feel less stressed, more confident, and provide you every bit of support. It’s been an absolute blessing to have had Debra to remind us of all the things we needed to do in preparation of the big day. If you are a newly engaged couple, I promise you that the wedding day goes by so fast, and you will need someone to organize/plan it all. Debra made sure we took time that day to enjoy the moment, made us feel peace, control, and remain confident because her team covered it all. Weddings by Debra, you all are incredible people, my wife and I will never forget all you did for us and for making the day perfect. - ❤️ Mr. & Mrs. Volpe
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    The best in the business!

    Debra and her team are amazing - cannot recommend them enough. Debra spent so much time with us and can’t imagine what our wedding would’ve been like without her. She is professional, thoughtful and extremely detailed oriented. She helped us every step of the way and spent countless hours on the phone - never rushing me, which went a long way. Debra is the best!!
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    Couldn't have done it without Debra!

    Debra was incredible. The day of the wedding I truly don't know what we would have done without her-- she managed every detail and thought of things I wouldn't have, including making sure our 13 month old twins were accounted for! She and her team were professional and kind, and on what would have been a very stressful day made things feel easy and seamless.
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    Phenomenal!!

    My sister in law works in the wedding industry and HIGHLY recommended Debra Thompson to us. Debra was there for us from start to finish...from recommending bridal shops to calling us after our honeymoon to chat and see how it went! When Debra takes on a couple, she is ALL in! You feel as if you are her only couple and have her absolute undivided attention. Debra's attention to detail and logistics is unmatched. While she prioritizes making your fairytale dream wedding come true, she also prioritizes the "boring" details (that maybe you as a bride don't want to think about...but need to) which is what makes that fairytale dream wedding actually become a reality! Debra is patient and flexible while also providing structure, direction, and clarity to the wedding planning process! On a personal level, Debra will become your friend...and your family and friends will LOVE her as much as you do! Debra is caring, committed, reliable, funny and a comfort/joy to be around! After your wedding is over you will miss her! Not only is Debra phenomenal, but her team that she brings the day of the wedding surpassed our expectations! Debra and her team were at our every beck and call, always with a smile on their face. I truly felt like I was a princess for the day! Debra is WONDERFUL at what she does and is an expert at bringing all the pieces together to make your dream wedding come true! Thank you for everything, Debra! We love you!!!
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    Great experience with Debra

    Working with Debra was a wonderful experience & I'm so happy we hired her when planning our May 2022 wedding! From our very first phone call I felt like she was an old friend. Debra is so genuine & really cares about her clients. I was feeling completely overwhelmed with planning and Debra's vendor recommendations made it so much easier than expected. Her suggestions and ideas helped to make our wedding a success - I don't think I could have done it without her. Debra was quick to respond to emails and phone calls. She was always there to motivate me & keep me on track with getting things done. Debra is such a doll and I always looked forward to our calls because I knew something else would get checked off the endless to-do list that comes with planning a wedding. If you're considering hiring a wedding coordinator, I would highly recommend Debra Thompson. She is a dream to work with and worth every penny! Thank you Debra for your guidance, friendship, and all of your hard work to make our wedding everything we hoped it would be. You are an amazing woman!!
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    Debra is the best in the business!

    Debra and her team are amazing! She is truly a godsend. She is so knowledgable about the wedding industry. She helped us to a find a new officiant when ours cancelled on us a few months before the wedding. She also helped us when we were having some issues with the band's manager. She truly knows what she is doing. She kept me so organized and helped me stay on task throughout various stages of wedding planning. Because of Debra and her team of skilled coordinators we were able to actually enjoy our wedding and did not have to worry or stress about anything- as they took care of EVERYTHING IMAGINABLE. If you are even on the fence about booking a wedding planner or coordinator, do yourself a favor and book Debra.
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    Best wedding planner

    BEST WEDDING PLANNER TEAM EVER!! From the meetings to phone calls and emails, Deb was always on top of everything we needed to do and really kept us on track throughout our 2 years of planning. Thanks to Deb's guidance and dedication, we had our dream wedding! We really couldn't have done it without her. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose to work with this team again in a heartbeat. We will be sure to recommend Deb to any friends or family that get engaged in the future.
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    Debra Provided Much-Needed Organization and Help!

    By the time the wedding day arrived, Debra felt more like family--and even some of her staff who I only met on my wedding day felt that way (shout-out to Lorraine, who is also amazing and complete doll). Debra shows genuine care for her clients and helps work through any manner of decisions. She is kind and kept us laughing (and calm)! We hired her as a day-of-coordinator, and this was very much money well-spent. I know the price tag is not small, but the bang for your buck is there--her day-of-work felt like partial planning because she does so, so much to help you.
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    Devon Sent on 05/31/2022
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    For a great wedding weekend, hire Debra!

    Just a wonderful planner with a great team. Debra and her team helped us navigate a chaotic weekend and made it all seem effortless. We were able to enjoy our event without any added stress pretty largely in part to Debra and her team helping ensure everything was as it should be. If I had to do it all over again, I'd happily hire her team without pause.
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    Anna Sent on 02/10/2022
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    Debra is excellent at what she does!

    Just three months prior to our wedding, our venue fell through and we basically had to start from scratch. Being on the west coast, with our family living in New York, we had to plan every detail remotely. This is when we reached out to Debra, who came highly recommended by our florist.

    Throughout the planning process, Debra was approachable and supportive, while never being afraid to express her qualified point of view. We never got the sense that she was overselling us and in fact, her candor was refreshing. She was very insightful and helped us prioritize where - and where not - to spend. Debra had a great sense of how we wanted our day to look every step of the way and the positive feedback we received from our caterer, venue, photographers, and entertainment company was reassuring.

    As Debra told us from the very beginning, we would not need to be preoccupied with the many logistics on our wedding day. Debra and her team discretely took care of every detail so that our focus could be on our family, our friends, and each other.

    To Debra and her team: thank you so much for your part in such a beautiful day, and for the time and effort that you took to make it as amazing as it was!
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    Kathleen Sent on 11/28/2021
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    The Wedding Whisperer

    Deb is the wedding whisperer! My husband and I both wanted a unique combination of traditional and nontraditional elements and Deb truly listened and understood the vision we were trying to create. She helped us navigate complex family dynamics and reinforced our perspective at every turn. She was also wonderful about connecting us with vendors — including our florist and tent/ furniture vendors. Everything stayed on track thanks to her wonderful talent for coordination and made sure

    On the day of the wedding itself, Deb and her team were simply spectacular—keeping everything moving along on time, jumping in to rectify any hiccups, making sure everyone was where they were meant to be. I felt totally assured having her present—a total wedding day blessing.
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    Courtney Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Hire her now!

    If you are hesitant to hire a wedding planner because you think you are organized and don't need anyone please reconsider. I am a very type A person and plan events for a living but my parents still thought it would be a good idea to hire a wedding planner. Debra and her team exceeded all my expectations. Debra was there for me whenever I had concerns about COVID or needed advice about vendors or family drama. She genuinely cares about each of her brides and wants us to have the wedding we always dreamed of. The day of my wedding Debra's team had everything organized and was always two steps ahead of me. They made sure we got all the pictures from our shot list, set everything up at the venue how we liked, made sure everything was ahead of schedule and even made sure we had food and drinks throughout the whole night. I can't imagine a more perfect wedding day and it was all because of Debra and her team. All my stress was gone the minute I started getting ready because I knew I was in good hands. Debra's team are rockstars and I think every bride needs them by their side.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/16/2021
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    Everything and more

    I’m going to start my review in honesty - I did not think we needed a wedding planner and that it was a waste of money, but as the wedding got closer, I could not have been happier to have a group of women who thought of everything I no longer had the broadband to think about. Their thought and effort made our whole weekend run flawlessly. They thought of things I would never have thought of and their efforts enabled both my and Joe’s family to relax and truly enjoy the day and be in the moment. They also coordinated a lot of the paperwork for all our vendors and helped with every detail & logistic. If it weren’t for them, I don’t think my wedding would have been half as phenomenal as it felt. Our wedding was nothing short of magical and Debra and the team were a big component of the pixie dust. If you are thinking about it and trying to decide if a planner is worth it, trust me-it is!!
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    Can’t live without her! She’s the best thing we did!

    Hire hire hire now. If you’re even on the fence about a planner you don’t even understand all the details and things that go into a wedding, and I’m in the business and still had a lot of overwhelming moments till I involved Debra and her team. There are so many decisions to make, so many things to think of, so many people to coordinate with, family dynamics to please it’s endless lol. Having Debra there to navigate through her process and her team. PRICELESS.
    She is so passionate about what she does, she remembers everything even when you forget, your vision is her vision. Not only is she amazing to her clients but vendors LOVE her too. They all want to work for and with her, they want her clients to be happy they respect her. Having Debra and her team on your day is a NO Brainer. You will never regret a second of it . She’s the best with a heart of gold.
    Thank you thank you for everything 😘🥰
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    Debra’s experience, wisdom and professionalism is unmatched. She is a gem!

    Debra was introduced to us by a dear friend who works in the hospitality business for a venue that caters to weddings. I mentioned that I needed someone to help us plan our daughters wedding and to be there to organize and coordinate the day of the event. My friend told us we wouldn't find anyone more attentive and easy to work with than Debra and she was right. Debra was right there with us from the beginning making sure we stayed on track, interviewed vendors with us, guided us through contracting, reminded us of important details that we would not even have thought of, and so much more! There was so much uncertainty with Covid on the fringes of every step in this journey. Debra helped us to keep things in perspective and to concentrate on what mattered most. Debra and her girls (who were amazing too) worked tirelessly from the rehearsal dinner to the end of the reception seeing to every detail and giving my husband and I the freedom to enjoy our daughter's wedding with confidence that Debra was in charge. We relied on Debra's experience and wisdom throughout this incredible experience and could not imagine having a better partner. Debra is one in a million and we are grateful that she was with us for this most important event in our lives.
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    Megan Sent on 08/10/2021
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    If Debra Can Plan a Wedding in Covid, She Can plan any type of wedding

    If you are looking for a wedding planner (or if you even don’t know you need one), look no further and lock in Debra Thompson now!!! Debra came highly recommended from a friend who had Debra by her side in 2018. No one really knew the impact that COVID would have on planning a wedding as well as the wedding and hospitality industries but having Debra by our side was the best decision that I made.

    Our first meeting with Debra in January 2020 was to really get my husband to come around and get on board, as he was “anti” wedding planner. Debra was friendly, engaging and very welcoming where she took the time to understand our vision, our likes and dislikes, the family dynamics and who we were as a couple and individuals. Her knowledge (and relationships) with the venues and vendors laid out a vision of our wedding that would have the right combination to accommodate our size and budget. When it
    was all said and done, she sealed the deal and was able to get him to come around, we knew we made the right choice.

    Within 3 short weeks, she helped us lock in the venue, photographer & videographer, florist, band, hair and makeup. Everything was looking good until COVID became a pandemic and shut down NYC. We watched weddings from March to July start being canceled and/or rescheduled but felt the wedding of our dreams in January was still going to happen because we had time on our side. As we reached the summer we were prepping to order our invites but Debra had to foresight to check through her connections if the venue was really going to be open by our date. She was able to find out our venue would be closed until April of next year, saving us thousands of dollars on ordering incorrect invites. Debra was also able to get all our money back when we made the decision to do so from the reception venue. She lead the charge at notifying our other vendors we would be rescheduling our reception at a later date and negotiated using our deposit money for our scaled back ceremony.

    As a bride, planning a wedding with the uncertainty of the pandemic was filled with emotional ups and downs. From changes in the entire vision of the wedding to the heartbreak of immediate family and friends not being able to attend due to COVID. Debra was by my side, holding my hand, acknowledging emotions, giving tough love when needed, and making my vision happen.

    As the date slowly approached and the restrictions getting tighter by the day, Debra suggested things that we can do now and those that can be postponed. She worked closely and diligently with our church to ensure a safe and socially distanced wedding for what ended up being 18 people after drastically slashing the guest list. With NY guidelines allowing a limit of 25 people indoors, she had the foresight to suggest the added protection of having everyone get a COVID PCR test 48 hours prior and a same day
    rapid antigen test for all guests and vendors, which also included our preacher. By going above and beyond the guidelines, she made everyone feel safe when they attended the ceremony.

    Planning a wedding during COVID is unprecedented because it does not come with a pandemic playbook or reference guide, but you can navigate it with experience. On the day of the wedding, Debra and her assistant Marissa did everything to make sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing on our big day. By the end of the wedding, Debra felt like she was one of the family and ended up being a close friend in the process. I cannot recommend Debra enough as she was the reason that we had as perfect a
    wedding as possible that will go down as one of the best days of our lives.
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    Lauren Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Amazing All Around!

    I cannot tell you what our wedding would’ve been like had we not worked with Debra, but I will say that despite Debra spending 50+ hours on the phone with us, accompanying us to vendor meetings, and attending the wedding weekend with a team of four assistants, we, as the couple, were incredibly busy during the whole wedding weekend and absolutely exhausted at the end of it. The wedding was a dream, everything we wanted, turned out better than we expected, much better, because we thought more things would go wrong, but they didn't largely because Debra saw them coming and was able to prevent these little fires. She's got your back the whole weekend and really makes sure that everyone is thought of, that everything goes smoothly and that no one skips a beat.
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    Jacqueline Sent on 07/26/2021
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    In the best of hands!

    No words can express how thankful I, my husband and family are to have had Debra by our sides through our entire wedding planning journey - she is a dream and the best you can work with. She not only has a tremendous wealth of experience in every area of planning, coordination and production, but she takes the time to get to know you (and every family member who is helping to organize the wedding) to become the ultimate confidante and make planning an ease.

    Debra helped coordinate the planning of my sister’s wedding in 2014, so when we got engaged in February 2020 and envisioned a “destination wedding” in nearby Hudson Valley, Debra Thompson was the first one we called to get on board. And oh boy, was that the best decision we ever made! Who would have expected that a few short weeks later the world would be turned on it’s axis because of COVID.

    COVID and Logistics:

    With the circumstances and the world shifting around us every day, her poise, calm demeanor, organization and expertise were essential in making this wedding a success. Given the changing limitations, precautions and logistics of event planning during COVID, it was difficult for us to envision how we could plan the wedding of our dreams. Debra helped us set up meetings with all vendors (David Beahm, RedBliss, Millers and Makers, Laurence Craig Catering, Glenmere Mansion etc), stayed on top of (and helped negotiate) every contract (with the possibility of changes due to COVID), and kept us focused and on schedule. Most of all, I am so thankful with how she worked with me and my family to stay calm and take each thing one at a time. I am sure you can imagine the heightened emotions and sadness that would come in waves due to COVID during this planning process. We didn’t know if our wedding would be just us and our parents, or a larger grouping of our family and friends.

    She managed not only every iteration of what our wedding could have been, but also took the time to get to know each family member involved and how to best work with each of our working styles. This was key, as the Covid requirements for events (size, testing, vaccination, pods, masks, 6ft distance etc) kept changing in the weeks and days leading up to our wedding. She dove in to become an expert in each area: calling state health departments and medical concierge companies to ensure we had all of the details in order for us to safely celebrate our wedding. For example, in the days before the wedding, Debra’s team worked with us to send out the state required forms to upload vaccination status and coordinated with a medical concierge team to execute rapid COVID testing onsite for all guests and vendors - we were at 100% vaccination and had 0 positive tests!

    On top of all of those unusual COVID logistics, we envisioned a very high-production event. Debra expertly coordinated all of the logistics and weddings vendors for this nearby “destination wedding”: magical dream flower installations by David Beahm, rentals of custom designed tables, chairs and china, installation of lighting and drapery in a barn, custom signs and seating charts (by pod), fireworks and more!

    We are beyond thrilled to share that on May 22, 2021 we had 110 guests safely in attendance and over 150 celebrating virtually through a livestream production. I don’t know many brides who can say that not one thing was out of step - it was 100% perfect!

    Support:

    Debra is not only one of the most detail-oriented professionals, but she is also wonderfully supportive and became a close confidante and dear friend. Even in the midst of lock down, she would find ways to make the planning fun and magical: she was the first one to send me wedding magazines to begin envisioning the day, she sent a good luck charm when I had an appointment to go pick a dress, she would work with our design team to send us virtual mockups (with different options depending on the size of the wedding), and arranged for us to have a beautiful cake tasting at home. Thanks to her, we were able to envision our wedding and enjoy the process during these unusual times. Debra is a gem and one of a kind! She truly helped us create a “destination wedding” in Hudson Valley for a safe and magical wedding weekend for our family and friends!

    As the weekend approached, I knew I could relax (which is hard with my Type A personality), be in the moment with my groom, and feel confidant that all was set in her expert hands. Because it was a “destination wedding” and big production, she arrived onsite days before any festivities to make sure every thing and every vendor were executed flawlessly. Moreover, her entire team was nearby throughout the entire long wedding weekend to be on hand for me and my fiancé — they were all patient, professional, thorough and compassionate. A few examples: 1. After not seeing anyone for over a year, my groom was having such an enjoyable time the day of our wedding catching up with our family and friends that he decided to be in the moment and spend more time at lunch than going up to the room to get ready. Debra’s team took that in stride, coordinated that update with the photographer and other team members, and still ensured we were all set for our first look at the set time. 2. During the prep, photo sessions and reception, her team would be just steps away from I and the groom with water, snacks, a brush, hair clips, ready to bustle my dress etc - they were all on hand for any occurrence. As Debra always told me, “the day is ours”, and because of her thoughtfulness, care and attention to detail - we felt that love in ever moment!

    She is the best wedding planner and forever a part of our family. Debra- Thank you!

    P.S. I would even say that I credit her prayers to the “sun gods” which kept the impending rain away on our wedding day. It was sunny and perfect!
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    The absolute best money you'll spend

    I echo the same as all the other brides here. Debra takes the time to get to know you, to make sure this day can be special for you and your future spouse. I wrote a really lengthy review on The Knot, but since there's a space limit here, I'll just say that hiring Debra was the best money we spent. She's such a lovely person, and we would not have had such a smooth lead-up and wedding day if not for her. I'm pretty organized, but there are SO MANY little things that come up that you don't expect. Debra sees ALL those things coming before they've started, and she tackles them head-on. She is prepared for everything and prepares YOU for everything. I cannot say enough good things about Debra and her team. Planning a wedding during Covid is no picnic, and Debra was the most incredible support. She's super responsive and you feel like you're her only client. I miss talking to her all the time! When Covid is over, we're definitely inviting her over to our new house :)
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    Tamara Sent on 12/10/2020
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    Can't Recommend Debra Enough!

    I completely recommend Debra Thompson as a wedding planner/coordinator. When COVID upended our wedding plans this year, she helped us put together a wonderful alternative that made everyone happy -- including me, who used to think I didn't need a wedding planner!

    I initially didn't think I needed a wedding planner, rather someone to help guide me in finding a venue and vendors for our Micro Wedding. I am organized and felt I could manage the wedding once I had the venue and vendors secured. However, I had recently moved to the East Coast and had no idea where to start. Finding an elegant wedding venue for a 20-person event is much harder than one would think. I reached out to Debra to help, as I was quickly becoming disappointed and frustrated. When I first connected with Debra, I found her to be warm and welcoming, very knowledgeable about venues to accommodate our size and budget.

    2020’s Pandemic turned our micro wedding into an 100% virtual elopement for our family and friends. Debra researched with me how to have a Live Stream Wedding – to make it as intimate as possible given the virtual family attendees. But most importantly she helped me to find the video vendor with the knowledge, experience, and capability to make this a professional event, not just an amateur iPhone or laptop virtual event. Debra partnered closely with our venue and our vendor to create the virtual event we imagined.

    We planned our wedding from A-Z in 7 short weeks. She helped with all our planning, coordinated with all of our vendors the week of our wedding, developing a timeline for the day and made sure we did not worry about a THING. On the day of the wedding, Debra and her assistant helped in more ways than we anticipated, we did not need to think or worry about the small details of the day. My fiancé and I were excited, thrilled, and dazed by the day’s momentous events, and not in the best frame of mind to attend to details, but Debra was there for us. For example, I had forgotten I needed someone to zip me in my dress – but she did not and buttoned up each of those buttons by hand! Debra stayed well past the end of the wedding to make sure everything was cleaned up, vendors left safely, and everyone involved was good to go. Our wedding was perfect.

    Debra felt like an extension of me or a family friend, who organized and made sure everything was how I would like it and being in places that I couldn't be. Debra quickly became a close friend and a valuable confidant in the process.

    We needed help to plan for a Covid-time wedding, but after watching Debra in action, I am now a FIRM believer in a wedding planner for any type of wedding, at any venue, in any year. I cannot recommend Debra enough!
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    Incredibly friendly and efficient planner!

    Debra took the time to get to know me and my fiancé and our style. She helped us plan a wedding, find our band, recommended the perfect venue (The Abbey Inn and Spa) put us in touch with our photographer and florist! Working with Debra made planning so easy especially if your an indecisive person like me! She took the pressure off and made the process fun and seamless. I feel safe having Debra looking over all of our plans and i know she will make sure our special day perfect. She cares more than any vendor I've ever worked with. Her expertise, patience and drive really impressed me. She is also incredibly responsive any day or time and she makes you feel like your the only bride in the world! I can't say enough good things about her, she really became a friend and i know i couldn't have done all this planning without her help. Having her as our planner was the best decision we made all year! i can't wait for out special day, thank you to Debra for piecing together our beautiful day and you will not be disappointed having her by your side!
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    Katia Sent on 09/28/2020
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    Can't say enough good things!

    Deciding to work with Debra might have been the best decision my fiance and I made when it came to wedding planning! With the curveballs 2020 ended up throwing, plus my fiance being in the military and us planning a NY wedding from the West coast, I could not have been more grateful for having Debra by our side! She was beyond supportive and helped my fiance and I stay sane throughout the process. Although we ended up making the decision to postpone our wedding for the time being due to the pandemic, I can attest to her professionalism and expertise based on our year of working together. Debra is organized, creative, and honestly fun to work with! Our phone calls always left me feeling less stressed and with more clarity on what I should be focusing on next. From the get-go, we could tell Debra truly cared about getting to know us - she really listened to understand our likes/dislikes, priorities, and overall vision for our wedding day. We really appreciated her personalized approach and over the past year, Debra came to feel like family. When we decided to postpone our wedding due to circumstances with the pandemic, she made the process smooth for us by contacting all vendors and gathering details on their future availability. We haven't decided on our new wedding date yet, but when we do we will definitely be enlisting Debra's help again with planning!! Highly recommend working with Debra to anyone considering it :)
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    Jennifer & Brendan's Wedding Was the Best!

    October 5, 2019 - My wedding day was everything I dreamed of and more...will always be remembered by my family and friends near and far as the best day ever! We could not have created this magical wedding day without the personal planning from Debra and her team, Shelley and Dean at Forever in Bloom and Ed Zissel at Tappan Hill! Debra's years of professional experience and relationships with vendors was so valuable to planning our wedding of 250 people. Debra was professional, poised, and funny when things needed to be lightened up. She could handle unexpected situations. Debra and her team made sure that on the wedding day the flow from the start of the early morning to the late evening was flawless. Debra was instrumental in making sure the Mother of Bride's worries were put to rest when last-minute details occurred. Debra took care of everything! We were so happy to have had Debra as our wedding planner and our forever friend! 
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    Candice Sent on 03/02/2020
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    Amazing Creativity and Attention to Every Detail

    Debra did such an amazing job with our wedding, that we contacted her again for a graduation party we were throwing. WOW! She never stops impressing! She knew how to create this amazing party that even the teens thought were cool. She came up with a bunch of creative touches that really impressed. On top of that she managed to make sure the evening went well so I could just enjoy myself. She had to manage some very tricky family relations. She was my unofficial psychologist too! I cannot imagine a party without Debra at my side!
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    Tony Sent on 12/22/2019
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    Simply the best!

    Debra is an event professional with a vast amount of knowledge and tremendous wealth of experience in every area of planning, coordination and production. Debra has always proven to be an invaluable resource to anyone planning an event of any kind. My background is in entertainment and we’ve worked seamlessly on countless events together from weddings and sweet sixteens to social and corporate events. I’ve also hired her as a consultant and production manager for high-end weddings, corporate affairs and showcase events in NYC for my company... the events are always a huge success due to her involvement. If you’re in need of a consultant or planner for any type of event, a call to Debra Thompson should be the first one you make!
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    Danielle Sent on 11/18/2019
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    Debra Made It Possible

    My wedding was wonderful, but it was also a logistical nightmare. Debra and her team were always patient, professional, thorough, thoughtful, compassionate and realistic throughout the entire process from planning to the day-of and breakdown. Debra liaised brilliantly with all of my vendors and turned my family property into a wedding wonderland. She was always available and her advice was always valuable. I would not have been able to pull this wedding off without Debra's magic! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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    Caroline Sent on 09/09/2019
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    The best decision we made!

    My fiancé and I were married in June 2019 and worked with Debra for the year leading up to our wedding. To sum it up, hiring Debra as our wedding planner was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process.

    Throughout the year we worked together, Debra got to know us so well. She really took the time to understand our vision, our likes and dislikes, the over-the-top dreams we had (that she made come true), the challenges, the family dynamics, and, most importantly, who we are as a couple. Debra and I texted or emailed almost every day as she handled the communications with vendors and all of the logistics that accompany the wedding planning process. She is an amazing sounding board - always ready to hop on the phone, listen to new ideas and views, and offer her experience and opinions to guide you. She is incredibly responsive, organized, creative, and well-connected to the wedding business community.

    When we first decided to hire a wedding planner, my fiancé and I were a little resistant to the idea. We knew we needed someone to coordinate the logistics of our day - we were inviting over 200 people, had multiple venues for the ceremony and reception, and wanted our event to be special and memorable in every way. But, we wanted to make sure our planner understood that we wanted to be involved in the process, that we wanted her team to work well behind the scenes, and that we wanted the day to appear effortless. Debra understood it all. Throughout this experience, she went above and beyond - even booking a BnB to be close to my family's home that I wanted to get ready at the morning of my wedding.

    Debra became more than a confidante, an advisor, and a coordinator. She has become a very close family friend. I can honestly say our wedding would never have been the same without her. The whole day ran so smoothly, and she gave us the gift of being able to be truly present rather than worrying about the logistics of the day. Thanks Debra!
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    Fairy Godmother for brides

    Debra was more than a planner, she was our fairy Godmother. Debra and her team worked tirelessly for us, to make our every wish come true. Debra or someone from her staff were always available via phone or email. I knew my wedding would go fabulously with Debra heading it. I can't say enough about the dedication and attention to detail I experienced by Debra and her team.
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    Amazing her team was perfection!

    I didn’t think I needed a wedding because this expense was not in my budget but boy was I wrong. I enjoy Every aspect of my wedding and so did my guest because of Debra and her team. She was perfect. Her attention to detail is impressive. She requested everything of me for the day and she was prepared. My wedding g was small but she was everywhere and coordinator every aspect of my wedding.
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    Karen Sent on 12/03/2018
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    I couldn't have pulled it off without this team!

    Without a doubt Debra’s team's services were worth every penny. It is the best money we spent for the wedding. I am in the events industry and thought I had everything under control myself and was originally looking for her to just help keep the day stress free so my planner brain wasn’t obsessed about the details. However, everything her and her team did leading up to the wedding was amazing. She makes sure that even if you’re elect to do the majority of the planning yourself, you’re not forgetting any of the little details and staying on track time wise. Since she does this every day she thinks to ask questions about things that wouldn’t have even occurred to me. They provided a recommended gratuity sheet and even pre-labeled envelopes with all of our vendor names on them. And then handling all of the moving parts day of let us really enjoy our day. From the wrangling of vendors to keeping transportation on track to managing timeline to dealing with a bridal party member who had a little too much to drink, to handing out vendor gratuities - they dealt with the stress so we didn't have to. They even kept on top of doing the dishes as we were getting ready in my home! The cleanup they did at the reception venue afterwards was phenomenal, delivering everything to our home and even arranging some of the flowers and other decorations in our living room and dining room beautifully, which was an unexpected surprise to come home to. It was great having trusted people handle all of the details and logistics. We actually got to focus on experiencing the day. Definitely book the Weddings by Debra team!
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    Ralph Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Uncanny professionalism and warm heart

    Debra is extremely knowledgeable and business savvy. She understands every type of wedding and budget and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Debra and her staff are quite frankly the gold standard. #wortheverypenny
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    Leah Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Let Weddings by Debra Do It All!

    The amazing success of our event was entirely because Debra and her team took care of EVERYTHING - including keeping us focused, on schedule, and their attention to all the little things (and there are tons of little things) made all the difference. Our event was a 50th Anniversary fundraiser for a 501c3 charity, a huge endeavor in the public eye, and throughout the process I was constantly thinking about how awesome her weddings must be. Almost makes me wish I wasn't already married. :)
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    Debra Sent on 10/23/2018
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    Perfect for any occasion

    We hired Debra and her team to plan a fund raising Gala for our not for profit organization. We were so impressed with their attention to detail and thoughtful suggestions. Thanks to them we had a wonderful event.
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    Alice Sent on 09/16/2018
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    If you are doing what I did to find a wedding planner, searching the internet, I can save you a lot of time. Look no further. Debra Thompson (Weddings by Debra) is extraordinary.
    This review is a little different because I am the MOG who hired the wedding planner, not the bride’s parents or the couple themselves. I contacted Debra initially to help with the rehearsal dinner, hotel rooms, and transportation for out of town guests because we, the groom’s parents and family, were out of state. I wasn’t going to do all of this planning on my own. The bride and groom expressed a need for help since they too lived out of state and had very busy work schedules. I knew from my first conversation with Debra that she was the person that we needed. So, we, the groom’s parents, hired Debra to help with just about everything.
    During the year of planning, Debra and her assistant Erica were constantly in contact with us, our vendors, and the bridal party. No detail was missed. This would be a very lengthy review if I related everything that they did. Debra did everything that she promised and so much more. Suffice it to say that as the wedding weekend approached, we were relaxed and ready without any worries because we knew Debra and her team had everything under control. Indeed, they did. All of our events were flawless. Even our Welcome Bags were beautifully assembled by WBD. Everything they handled on the wedding day also issue free. We were able to enjoy being with our family and friends without having to do anything else.
    Debra has a team of wonderful women who are professional, dedicated and maintain a sense of calm. They were at every event during the wedding weekend for us, at the ready for whatever we needed.
    Debra makes sure that the bride and groom, “her couple,” are happy and have the best wedding day ever. Debra is a very special person. She is a first-class professional. We are fortunate to have had her help and friendship.
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    Nina Sent on 09/06/2018
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    Debra and her team were a joy to work with and second to none. I felt my wishes were heard and well-executed and that my job was relatively easy. Everything that Debra and her team took care of was executed to perfection and with attention to every single detail. Working with Debra was the best decision we made during the wedding process. Debra was a source of constant support and guidance throughout the process - and believe me, I required a lot! If I had to do everything over, I would work with Debra again in a heartbeat.
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    Words cannot describe the incredible work that Debra and her team did in order to create the wedding of our dreams. From the first meeting to the last and all of the phone calls, emails and texts in between, Debra and her team exhibited so much professionalism and love for what they do. At the first meeting I had expressed what my vision was and Debra went straight to work at providing me with lists of recommended vendors and places for me to look for inspiration. Debra and Erica came to every vendor meeting and served as amazing support systems and gave professional input and helped to support all of my ideas and ensure that they became a reality. No matter the time of day, Debra and Erica were quick to respond to any question (and I had a lot of them) that I had and to provide me with the assistance I was looking for. Friends and family constantly asked me throughout the wedding planning process if I was nervous or overwhelmed and my answer every single time was “no.” I knew that I had the most amazing wedding planning team in Debra and her staff; everything was under control! The attention to detail and ability to handle the entire wedding process was unparalleled to anything I had ever seen or heard of before. The 12 months that I worked with Debra and her team were incredible and I knew that they do a great job the day of the wedding but WOW!!!! “Great job” does not even BEGIN to describe the exquisite work that Debra and her team put in on our wedding day. They handled every single detail, both big and small. From having staff members at every location (bride’s house, groom’s house, church, hotel, reception hall), to ensuring that all bridal participants were in their places at the times they needed to be, to providing direction and guidance so that everyone felt comfortable with the flow of the day, I could not have dreamed for a better support system on the day of my wedding.
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    Jaimie Sent on 07/31/2018
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    I'm a very type A, organized (some may call controlling) person, and I had a blast being involved in every part of wedding planning, but I knew that on the day of I didn't want to be agonizing over the placecards or stressing about last minute bumps. I needed someone who would understand my vision and take the reigns day of so I could soak it all in and have FUN! The first time I spoke with Debra on the phone I knew I had found my girl - she asked questions I hadn't thought of (and I thought I had considered it all!), provided advice in a firm but not pushy way and really seemed to care about my fiance and I as a couple.

    We ended up choosing Weddings by Debra's day of coordination, which meant I ran all the planning and vendor meetings, keeping the WDT team in the loop, until passing it all off the day of the rehearsal dinner. They stayed involved while letting me take the lead on the planning, and the pass off was SEAMLESS. It worked perfectly for us and allowed me to soak in the planning process while knowing I would be able to fully enjoy the day, and I always had someone to shoot a quick email to if I had any questions.

    I knew I loved WDT before the wedding day because of the way they keep me sane and excited leading up to the wedding, but they blew me away on actual wedding day! From the moment they were at my door that morning to the surprise rose petals in the suite at the end of the night, they thought of EVERYTHING. From getting the cooler of waters on the guest shuttles, to pulling a granola bar out of thin air during photos when the adrenaline wore off and hunger hit, before I could even finish asking a question about logistics they were telling me it was already taken care of.

    I can't tell you how many times my husband and I have looked back on our day, talking about the superstar WDT team and said word for word: "that was the best money we've ever spent." If you're considering it I promise you, they are worth EVERY penny!!
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    Debra and Erika are a rare find and the perfect combo. They pulled the event off seamlessly. And we would not have known where to start.... THANK YOU for being a top notch team!!!
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    Kemi Sent on 03/28/2018
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    Don't hire anyone else! Debra finds a way of being sweet, caring and understanding while being a consummate professional. She and her amazing team of planners took care of my wedding coordination, my sister's, and two of my cousins. Needless to say she is the family wedding planner and I was so grateful to have her and her team behind me on my special day. All the vendors knew what to do and when to show up. All the guests had a great time and I can't thank Weddings by Debra Thompson enough. I can't wait until someone else in my group gets married so I can see Deb again. You're the best!
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    Carmella Sent on 03/20/2018
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    Debra created the most amazing candy bar at my daughter Olivia’s Sweet 16 and then she had it wheeled out to create added excitement for all the kids. The bar included both sweet and savory options that teens enjoy more than just piles of candy. She got the quantities down perfect and there was no waste. Additionally, she’s very professional and delight to work with. I’ve recommended her to all my friends that are planning Sweet 16’s.
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    Aderonke Sent on 11/13/2017
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    Debra is very special to me. I met her 6 years ago and I knew from that moment if I got married in NY, she would help me plan it. Debra was more than a planner, she was a friend, mom, confidant and therapist. Her whole team consists of friendly, professional ladies. They truely do go above and beyond!!! They're worth every penny. My husband was skeptical and thought it was an unnecessary expense but he agreed it was totally worth it.
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    F. Sent on 11/04/2017
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    Debra, Erica, and their team went above and beyond to make our wedding a truly seamless and beautiful day. They are exceptionally organized and detail oriented, also extremely kind and patient in all of our interactions, and listened well. They shared excellent advice on planning and took a lot of the burden of planning off our shoulders, communicating with vendors and making sure we made all necessary decisions on the right timeline as we approached the wedding. At the wedding itself, they very quietly and unobtrusively seemed to be everywhere at once -- ensuring that everyone in the wedding party was on time, where they needed to be, directing wedding guests, and generally making sure everything ran smoothly. At 1am, despite having worked since the morning, Erica and the team were still tirelessly walking our guests out to meet their cars, in the pouring rain! We are so grateful to them -- they turned what could have been a stressful undertaking into a warm and wonderful event.
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    Candice Sent on 10/23/2017
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    Debra, Erica, and the whole team are AMAZING! I have been a wedding planner myself, but knew I needed help given that I wanted to have a large, elegant reception in my suburban backyard, following a formal catholic mass in the NYC. No rustic chic for me. I was so thrilled to find Debra. After interviewing several wedding planners, I picked Debra because she put me at ease in the very first conversation. What I initially thought about her proved to be absolutely true. She is part logistics maven -- every single little tiny thing was so organized, she thought of things I had never considered and made sure we were well prepared for anything and that we were on time. She is an amazing CFO -- she gave straight forward, honest input on where to spend money and where it wouldn't matter, and she did this while considering what was important to me. She is also an amazing counselor -- she was on top of every family dynamic and made every distant relative and friend feel special and cared for while keeping me from being stressed by any of it. I truly love Debra and she turned my wedding into the wedding of my dreams. She would look at me and just know what I needed. One of the best examples I have is that I went to an awful fitting where my beautiful dress had been butchered. I called Debra to come back with me 6 days before the wedding. I wasn't worried because I knew that Debra would either have the woman fix the dress, tell me what I was missing, or find some other solution but that I would walk down the aisle feeling beautiful. Because I had Debra, I didn't panic of worry but was confident that the problem would be solved. And that is exactly what happened! My wedding and reception was everything I wanted and more -- definitely the happiest day of my life, thanks to Debra.
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    Jackie Sent on 10/18/2017
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    Wow!!! I really didn't know how much I would rely on my wedding planner until Debra and her team. From the moment planning started, they made sure to remind me of every minor detail along the way - many things I would have definitely forgotten without them. Erica and Aimee were amazing along the way, always touching base, all guided by the visionary - Debra Thompson. Debra, Aimee and Erica's attention to detail is unmatched. Debra had so many unique and cool ideas I would have never thought of myself.

    On the day of the wedding, Christina was with me every step of the way - I definitely couldn't have gotten through it without her. She kept me on track and was there whenever I needed her.

    Erica was with my husband for wedding day prep, and he had nothing but great things to say about her!

    Katie and Yazmin took care of all of our guests, and took on the huge job of ensuring they got to and from our church, reception and hotel (our block had about 80 rooms!), and everything went off without a hitch.

    I heard about some speed bumps throughout the day (to no fault of the WBD team), and you would have never known, because Debra's entire team thinks on their toes and fixes issues at the drop of a hat.

    The vendors she recommended were simply the best. We went with Joseph Richard Floral, Naked Soul Band, Finishing Touch Linens, Dideo Films Photography, Ridge Squire Tuxedo etc. and our reception was at Glen Island Harbour Club. Debra has an amazing way of meeting you and just knowing your taste, and recommending the best fit for you when it comes to vendors.

    I actually feel that I have a void to fill now that I don't see Aimee and Erica's texts / phone calls / email in my phone anymore :( I miss them so much! Debra Thompson and her team are simply amazing, and worth EVERY PENNY! Thank you so much for making the best day of our lives as magical as you made it.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/16/2017
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    I was MOA in my sisters wedding. My sister wanted to bring together unique elements reflective of both her and her groom ( think craft beer and carnival games meets Tommy Stinson from the Replacements). Debra magically transformed these elements into a classy, beautiful night that will unforgettable for the 200 guests. Even more amazing- after a bad second fitting of my sisters wedding dress, Debra went with her back to the seamstress and personally made sure every single stitch was perfect. It just doesn’t get better than Debra and her team! I can’t wait to refer the next bride to be in my life!
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    Julie Sent on 09/26/2017
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    Debra and her staff are amazing --Experienced, expert and yet warm, enthusiastic and very flexible. I cannot say enough about them and Very Highly recommend them! They made our wedding a perfect experience!
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    Danielle Sent on 08/15/2017
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    Thank God for Erica!!! My fiancé at the time thought that we could do all the planning ourselves and a planner would'nt be necessary. Boy was he wrong!!! Everything was approaching so quickly and problems started to arise. I spoke with Debra and she introduced Erica who became my saving angel. She was hired to organize for the day of but she became so much more. You really don't know how much you need an experienced wedding professional that is used to handling the chaotic moments on what is supposed to be the most important day of your life. Trust me, the pressure even for someone as laid back as my new husband is overwhelming! Anxiety starts to set in when all those small details in the day start going wrong. But with Erica's facilitation of the wedding day everything came together seamlessly. She is kind yet assertive when she needs to be and she can give it and take it like the best of us. She is definitely "clutch" as my husband put it. She is behind the scenes yet there with you every step of the way. From someone to plan and organize your church rehearsal when the priest is suddenly unavailable, to getting your sarcastic grooms ready and out into the limo on time for the wedding, and keeping disgruntled family members apart from each other. She is my savior!! I don't know how I could've walked down the aisle without her help.
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    Laura Sent on 06/30/2017
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    The Weddings By Debra team was incredible! I honestly did not think we needed a wedding planner but I was so wrong. These women take care of so many details that you are not even aware of. They obviously have a lot of experience and took care of everything and everyone, had what we needed before we knew we needed it, were quick to solve any possible issue before it became apparent and remained behind the scenes at all times. Kudos to Debra for training her team to be extremely professional, courteous, trustworthy and dependable! They are truly worth every penny spent and you will want to take them home with you at the end of the evening...seriously!
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    Amy Sent on 06/27/2017
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    Our Weddings by Debra experience was truly amazing. From start to finish, every interaction was over and above our expectations, and handled in such a lovely and gracious manner it felt to each of us in both families like we were the most important people in Debra and her staff's lives. I don't know how we would have managed without Debra and her staff, and am very sure it would have been no where near the joyous, carefree, wonderful event it was for both families, and most importantly, for the wedding couple. Seriously, best decision we made about the wedding! We all can't thank you enough!
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    Jacki Sent on 06/17/2017
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    As parents of the bride, we can’t say enough about Debra, Erica P. and the rest of Weddings by Debra team. Working with them for 14 months allowed us to form a very special bond. Their calm demeanor certainly was helpful during a time that could have been stressful. Debra and Erica P. were always available to answer questions, as well as offer suggestions to help us achieve our daughter’s visions for her wedding. We always felt confident that Debra and Erica were guiding us in the right direction. Debra suggested many wonderful vendors. Each and every one of them delivered amazing services the day of the wedding. The itinerary that Debra and her team created for the day of our daughters wedding was so precise that the day ran like clock work. Because of this, my husband and I were relaxed and able to enjoy every moment of our daughter’s amazing day. They helped to make our wedding planning a wonderful experience. We can’t thank Debra and her team enough. We highly recommend them. (Jacki and Kevin)
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    Brittany Sent on 06/17/2017
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    Debra, Erica P. and the rest of the Weddings by Debra team are amazing. Once my finance and I set a wedding date, my parents hired Debra and her team. We could not have been more grateful. We worked with Debra for 14 months. My fiancé and I were planning our wedding in NY, but were living out of town. I must say, that our wedding planning was seamless. There was never a moment when we felt any stress. Debra was able to suggest reliable vendors, schedule appointments or video chats for us. Debra and Erica P. also accompanied us to each of the appointments, their expertise was appreciated. They paid close attention to our visions, and were great with suggesting fine details that ultimately enhanced the beauty of our day. Nothing was left out. Our guests were in awe not only by how beautiful everything was, but also at how smoothly the entire day went. The day of our wedding was such an amazing experience thanks to Debra, Erica P. and the rest of the team. They had put together a wedding day itinerary that was flawless. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of the day without a single worry. Debra, Erica P. and the rest of the team anticipated things before they even happened. The only thing we had to worry about was enjoying every moment of our special day, and we did. We highly recommend Weddings by Debra. Thanks Weddings by Debra! (Brittany and Jason)
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    Anthony Sent on 12/21/2016
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    I've been working with Debra Thompson for many years and she is easily, the most professional and well rounded event planner I've ever come across. Many event planners focus on their area of comfort such as decor or floral design. Debra is knowledgable in every area of any type of event. Whether you're discussing catering, decor, music, floral design, transportation, venue selections, accommodations, etc., she's got insightful and invaluable advice to impart to her clients. Most importantly, she understands the impact that each of these areas have on an event. I've recently had the pleasure of having her produce a showcase for my band and she made the planning of the event an enjoyable and productive process. On the day of the showcase, she and her team were invaluable in helping to coordinate the logistics and communicate with our guests. She was imperative to the organization of the event in so many ways and reduced a lot of stress for me and my team. I'm fortunate to be able to work with Debra in different capacities and on regular occasion. I would recommend her highly to anyone that needs help planning, organizing or producing an event. She is the BEST!
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    We were so fortunate to have Debra's services on the day of our wedding. We planned our wedding from out of state but Debra and her team always made it feel we were only miles from the event coordinating process. We knew from the start we loved her when she met with us to gauge our needs and how she can meet those needs. The contracting process was easy with Debra and it is very clear that in her heart she wants to ensure her couples are getting the day they envision. Before even signing a contract Debra mentioned a venue we might love but had never considered. Fast forward and guess what? We got married at that venue!

    Debra made sure we stayed on track with our planning and we relied on her and her team to keep us on pace to be prepared for the big day. Without them, we would have been lost! It was comforting to know that the vendors Debra suggested had worked with her before; the industry is vast and for us being out of state, difficult to navigate without some help. Everyone Debra suggested fell within our budget and did a terrific job. We are still getting compliments about every single detail of our wedding (which, for the most part, was up to Debra and her team). Debra and her team also understood the importance of balancing difficult family dynamics throughout planning and the actual wedding day - they worked hard to make sure every VIP was treated respectfully and felt valuable.

    Debra and her team made sure our day was executed flawlessly! We are so grateful for their contributions to our planning process; we could not have made an event so special, and so nice, without them!
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    We were planning our wedding in April all the way from Kansas and I honestly don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for Debra. After telling her my ideas, she helped me find the most amazing vendors for our wedding. I am eternally thankful for her and her staff for not only putting up with me but also making the wedding planning and day of go smoothly.
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    Debra and her team went above and beyond throughout our 14-month engagement. Because we live several hours away from the New York area, our biggest challenge was planning remotely and making the most out of each visit. Debra was a lifesaver, since she helped us narrow down our vendor options and simplify our decisions; having a shortlist of her top recommendations for photographers, hairdressers, and more made our lives much more manageable - and we loved all of the vendors we went with!

    Debra was attentive and accessible, always keeping us track throughout our 14-month engagement but also never rushing us. She offered plenty of guidance and great ideas that we incorporated into our big day, but she also respected all of our wishes and ensured that the ceremony and reception reflected who we are as a couple. She went out of her way to work with our parents and other family members, answering any questions they might have in the run-up to the big day.

    On the day of our wedding, Debra and her team were top-notch. They coordinated our huge bridal party, ensured that guests always got from Point A to Point B, and kept track of what every vendor was accountable for. Everything ran smoothly, according to their detailed schedule, and just knowing that they were on top of all of these details was a huge weight off of our shoulders. It allowed us to take in everything and truly be in the moment on the happiest day of our lives!
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    When my wife and I first started planning our wedding we thought we could handle it on our own, no big deal, how hard could it be? After about a week of doing research and taking notes we quickly realized we needed help. We spoke to our venue organizer who highly recommended Weddings by Debra. Our first call with Debra was so informative we knew right away she was the one we would use to help us plan our special day. Debra has wedding producers who assist with her planning procedures and day of event production, two of which, Aimee and Erica, jumped at the opportunity to help guide us along the way.

    My wife and I had so many questions and uncertainties about every little detail, thankfully the ladies were always available and are full of knowledge (what vendors to use, flower selection, hair, makeup, tuxedo, you name it). Looking back now we clearly see that our perfect day wouldn’t have turned out the way it did if it wasn’t for the tremendous help from Debra and team. From the very first phone call to even weeks after the wedding, Aimee, Erica and Debra were right there to help us without hesitation or delay. We can assure from first-hand experience that Debra and her team are hands down the best in the business. Along with an overwhelming knowledge of all that is weddings, Debra and her producers are the kindest sweetest most comforting team we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, professionally and personally.

    Some people ask if we could do it all over is there anything we would change? Sure, there are a few things; but we wouldn’t dream of doing it without Weddings by Debra. So if you find yourself reading this review and comparing Debra to other event producers, trust me when I say you can stop right now and give Debra a call; you won’t regret it.
    - Jason and Marissa

    PS – We gave five stars because they don’t allow for six.
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    Debra and her staff are truly AMAZING!!! I knew from the moment I got engaged, (which was also supported by Weddings By Debra) there was absolutely no way we could plan our wedding without her. Debra truly puts her whole heart into her work. She “dotted every I and crossed everyT,” while keeping our vision in mind from day one. Every meeting with our vendors was balanced and organized thanks to Debra. She listened to our hopes and dreams and added her own creative suggestions, which helped to make our wedding that much more of a day to remember. The day of went equally as smooth. Erica B and Erica P were with my husband and I from the early morning until the end of the night making sure that we had everything we needed and smiles on our faces. Michelle was also a great support at the church greeting all of our guests and supporting transportation to and from the venue. We are still getting pictures and phone calls about it being one of the best weddings people have ever been too! With Debra and her team producing the wedding, I don't think it could have gone any better. They become a part of the family and we were so grateful to have them with us every step of the way.
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    Lynthia Sent on 09/04/2016
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    Thanks to Debra Thompson and her wonderful team, my daughter had her dream wedding. Debra guided us throughout over a year of planning to ensure that the day captured my daughter's vision, allowed us as close family and friends to savor the personal moments, and make sure that all guests had a wonderful experience. Debra connected us with superb vendors - all very professional, nice and providing excellent value. She and her fabulous team led us through the day with impeccable timing allowing us to dance all night and have a memorable day. I will miss her!
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    Debra made our day extra special by going the extra mile and making sure that we do not need to worry about anything on the wedding day. Being the hands-on person that I am, I always wanted to know the tiniest details in every single aspect of our wedding. Working with Debra took all the stress away from my bride & I and just let us enjoy our day. From the rehearsal to the moment we stepped into the bridal car after the actual ceremony, Debra and her team made sure that everything is under control and just flowed as planned. I will always be grateful to Debra and her team for the utmost professionalism and the extra special care that she had given us on our special day. To anyone still trying to decide to work with Debra and looking for that sign, this is it. :)
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    Ryan Sent on 05/24/2016
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    Hiring Debra and her team for our wedding was the absolute best decision we could possibly have made for our wedding! From the first time that we met Debra, she emphasized that we should feel like a guest at our own wedding and we cannot articulate enough how true that actually was. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding and a large part of that was a testament to Debra and her team.

    It's truly hard to explain all of the ways in which Debra helped us. She was engrained in every aspect of our process - whether it's suggesting different vendors given her personal experiences, keeping us on task every part of the way, managing us to be significantly under-budget, coordinating extensive logistics, or just being another helpful voice with whom to discuss the wedding. There have only been a handful of days over the last year that we weren't in contact with Debra, which shows how truly involved she was. After all the preparations, not once did we feel any planning pressure, which is unlike many of our friends that have gone through their own weddings. We knew that it was all leading to the most magical day of our lives and we are glad to have had Debra be a part of it!
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    We had one chance to have a wonderful day and Debra and her helpers made sure that happened. She has planned so many weddings that she knew what to expect and could assure that ours was wonderful too. We couldn't have been happier!!!! She was just wonderful. Our wedding would not have been the success it was without having her to help us plan the wedding of our dreams.
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    Debra is wonderful, I wholeheartedly recommend her. Her advice was invaluable and practical. Her team on wedding day was amazing!!! Cannot imagine doing it without her.
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    Irene Sent on 09/03/2015
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    Words cannot express how amazing and meticulous Debra and her team was in helping plan and execute my best day ever. She was invaluable throughout the planning process because she knew all the right vendors in Westchester and NYC and helped me save a lot of time when I needed her advice. She also understood my vision and was our number one advocate when working with our vendors. What I also observed was that the vendors not only wanted to make me happy but keep her happy which was important for credibility and execution. She even helped me stick to my budget! On our wedding day, my fiancé told me that working with Debra was one the best decisions I made during this process.

    It doesn't end here. In the weeks leading up to our weekend as well as the wedding day, Debra and her team was so diligent in making sure every detail was checked, confirmed and organized. I went into the wedding weekend fairly calm for a bride BC I knew Debra and her team was going to take care of everything. She told me that all I had to do was relax and have fun BC it was her team's job to take care of everything and they did! Her team made agendas not only for the bridal party and VIPs but for all the vendors, kept everyone on schedule and took responsibility for some of the reception details that some caterers and vendors may not do perfectly. And as expected, the entire day was executed flawlessly and smoothly and all my husband and I had to do was have a good time which is one of the main reasons why we wanted to hire Debra and a wedding planner. Why spend months of planning not to enjoy your wedding day and worry about the details. Debra and her team not only were serious professionals but also treated us like family and I knew they wanted to make our day perfect. I have the utmost respect and confidence in her team and I couldn't have had the perfect wedding weekend without them!
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    I just wrote a review and it seems to have disappeared off the face of this Earth so I'm just writing a quick message just to see if it's my computer if it is I will write another separate review. I will say DON'T PLAN YOUR WEDDING WITHOUT WEDDINGS BY DEBRA...YOU WILL BE SORRY. THEY ARE TRULY THE BEST!!!
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    We used Debra for our shower; I only wish we had used her for our wedding.

    Everything went off without a hitch, she was personable, professional and fantastic.

    From start to finish, soup to nuts, she took care of everything. She organized the day of, prepared everything up until that day, followed up after the event, things that you would expect from an event planner, but she went beyond the call of duty ensuring that we enjoyed EVERY MINUTE OF OUR EVENT never having to worry about a thing!

    The devil is in the details and its the little things that count. There were far too many to mention but a few remarkable things that Debra did that you would never expect-- not only did she help gather all our gifts after the shower and ensure that they were in order, she actually helped us bring our gifts home at the end of the event since we already had 4 cars full of gifts, she had already completed her job, but she exceeded our expectations. About a week after our shower, we received a package in the mail. Debra had found a few keepsakes laying around after the event and sent them our way because she thinks about those things. I could go on and on ad nauseum about how fantastic Debra was for our event.

    We would recommend her in a heartbeat. She's that amazing.
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    Peter Sent on 12/18/2014
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    Absolutely the only planner I would ever recommend. I have another daughter and I cannot wait to hand her over to Weddings by Debra.
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    Working with Deb + her team was the best investment we made for our wedding. Having someone to help us coordinate with all the vendors, put out fires, and make sure our wedding day went smoothly from start to finish was priceless. She honestly cares about her brides and helps you maneuver tricky situations kindly + fairly. I would highly recommend Debra Thompson as your wedding coordinator.
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    Very professional service made it a joyous event
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    John Sent on 11/27/2014
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    We could not have pulled this wedding off at my home with 260 guests without Deb Thompsion and her staff....the logistics for a home wedding are daunting. They pulled it off and I was very pleased to have them.
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    User1936475 Sent on 11/23/2014
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    Debra was amazing! She had the answers for all of my questions as mother of the groom. Her calm, but reassuring manner was perfect.
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    Joan Sent on 11/23/2014
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    Debra Thompson and her staff were amazing from beginning to end. Debra has great experience and guided us throughout. She also found a great makeup artist at the last minute. The event was terrific thanks to Debra and her team......skilled, caring, lovely to work with.
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    Kaitlin Sent on 11/22/2014
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    The night we got engaged, my mom said she did her research and found us the best wedding planner in Westchester. It didn't take long for Debra & her team to prove they deserve that title. From beginning to end, Debra went above and beyond to make our wedding even more than I have ever dreamed of. Over the past year, she's become part of our family and was there morning, day, and night, to help us with planning our wedding. Her experience and connections in the industry were extremely helpful and made planning so much easier. If you are looking for someone to help you plan your wedding, Debra is the one to go to.
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    Ryan Sent on 11/21/2014
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    Debra and her staff do an amazing job. Every part of the process from the first meeting to the big day was meticulous and made for an incredible, stress free wedding day.
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    Stirling Sent on 11/21/2014
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    Aimee and Christina were true joys to work with. Although we engaged their help for the "wedding weekend," that is somewhat of a misnomer. True professionals who wanted everything to be buttoned up and every detail accounted for, they really started working with us over a month before the wedding. Not only were they a fantastic resource for making sure that nothing was overlooked in the final month of planning, but they also helped serve as great sounding boards, weighing in with their experience on everything from processional order to suggested tipping times and amounts to must-have photographer shots and so much more. That final month is such a crazy time, and I can't imagine navigating through everything so successfully and so smoothly without their input and help. Thanks to you both!
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    Debra Thompson is extremely knowledgeable, competent and a great
    person to work with. Her staff is wonderful and trained under Debra's
    helm; therefore, they are equally as qualified. It was a pleasure to work
    with Debra and her staff. I highly recommend their services.
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    We engaged Debra and her team for a full service..."soup to nuts". Our w
    Event was held at our home, so there were many more details to consider. She was very thorough...great attention to detail and time contraints. The loo the before the wedding intensified and she and her team were right there for everything....she guided the entire process...like a guardian angel...
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    Jason Sent on 11/20/2014
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    Debra and her staff were on point and made our wedding night run smooth.
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    Alex Sent on 11/20/2014
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    Debra and her team were incredible!! They got us through all of the stress of planning our wedding whether as a shrink to handle everyone's opinions or her understanding of all of the details and collaborations that are needed to make the day go off without a hitch. Debra knew about details and questions that I never would have known to ask our vendors and I knew that I didn't have to worry about any aspect of the planning, or question if I was on track or if I was forgetting something with her by my side. The day of I was just a bride enjoying the day and night with her husband, best friends and family and never once had to worry about which vendors had arrived late or how the setting up of the room was going. Also my dress ended up being too long and too big after not eating much in advance due to stress and she was there with tricks I had never dreamed of to make sure I could get out on the dance floor and never worry about my dress dragging on the ground or falling off. I cannot say enough about how incredible Debra was for me, my husband and my family!!
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    The wedding came off spectacularly and Debra is incredibly thorough and organized. We worked for nearly a year on all the planning and arrangements and when the big day came, everything proceeded according to plan thanks to Debra and her team.
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    Noah Sent on 06/10/2014
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    There is no doubt in my mind that Debra Thompson and her team are the best in the business. She is organized and proactive. She is able to make suggestions without seeming aggressive. She is compassionate and empathetic. She thinks of things before you think of them and she thinks of things you would never think of. And she seems to genuinely enjoy what she does. Her team is respectful, positive, and communicates well. We had a dream wedding on May 25th and there is no doubt in my mind that Debra and her team are responsible for it.
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    Weddings by Debra ensured that my wedding day was the best day of my life. The personal attention I was shown by Debra and her entire team throughout the entire planning process, and on the day of the wedding, was extraordinary and cannot be matched. Every detail was attended to, every member of my family felt heard and taken care of, and guests commented on how seamless the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and brunch the next morning were for everyone.

    Debra's ideas and recommendations were spot on all the time, and her team was well-trained and professional. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, and can be really stressful for a lot of people. I NEVER felt stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy during the process. Debra took care of everything! She made me and my family feel special, she my husband and his family feel special, and she made sure all of our guests were having one of the best weekends ever.

    I could go on for days about the extraordinary talent of Debra and her team. We will have only the best memories of our wedding because of Weddings by Debra.
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    I would highly recommend Weddings by Debra. Excellent service and great understanding of our needs
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