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Young adults lounge — When you’re a star, you’re a star, and that was definitely the case with this girl. Knowing this, my job was to create a celebration befitting such a bright light. Let’s relive Maddie’s star-studded Bat Mitzvah party. Hampshire Country Club provided a perfect backdrop for this celebration. The huge ballroom […]

Making It Count: A NY Bat Mitzvah ...

The setting was straight out of F. Scott Fitzgerald novel (not necessarily that one!) — part rustic rural, part nouveau chic. Sprinkle in perfect weather, a wonderful couple, some great food, and add a little Monty Python, and you get an amazing wedding ceremony and reception that we had the […]

Ariella & Jeremy: Midsummer New England Wedding ...

Candle Lighting Piece — We have done a number of Mitzvahs over the years at The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. And while it doesn’t take much to spice up this wonderful space, we have shown that with the right decor and a few of our special touches, a good mitzvah […]

A Legendary Bar Mitzvah at The Basketball ...

In my ten years as a party planner, I have planned some spectacular celebrations. This one, held recently at The Delamar West Hartford, will go down as perhaps the prettiest, most fun and delicately detailed party I’ve had the privilege to coordinate. All photos are credited to the wonderful Shana […]

Molly’s Spectacular Spring Bat Mitzvah Celebration

In order to make a silvery-sparkly pink Bat Mitzvah party theme shine, you must have a canvas with which to work, a family willing to take some chances and a mitzvah girl with the personality to match! Luckily all these elements came together, and then some, for Avery’s silvery-sparkly pink […]

Avery’s Silvery-Sparkly Pink Bat Mitzvah Party

A classy setting, a fantastic family, the sweetest mitzvah girl imaginable, and candy everywhere! What more could you ask for in bat mitzvah party? Party guests at the Delamar Hotel were greeted by a magical place card table with custom-made escort cards inviting people to their “candy” tables. Are you […]

A Sweet Sensation: Rachel’s Candy-Themed Bat Mitzvah ...

The invited guests to this Bar Mitzvah party could not have expected to be transported out of their daily lives and into the wondrous land of J.K. Rowling’s imagination, but that’s exactly what they got. Step right up to platform 9 3/4 and into Marcus’s Harry Potter-themed Bar Mitzvah party! […]

The Wizarding World of West Hartford: Marcus’s ...

As the saying goes, good things come to those that wait. In this case, great things came as a special young lady celebrated a prime time special celebration that was many months in the making. Enjoy Sasha Night Live! There wasn’t a whole lot of stone turning to do, given […]

It’s Sasha Night Live: A Long-Awaited NYC ...

Downtown Manhattan, a cool venue, a beautiful early fall evening, a great family, and a confident and beaming Bar Mitzvah boy made for a hit…Nate-urally! Let’s relive Nate’s party at a posh New York spot, Plan-it Vicki Style. We’ll start with a specialty drink, prepared and served in style by […]

A Nate-urally Perfect NYC Bar Mitzvah Party

When we began planning for Alison and Tyler’s wedding one thing was clear — this event was going to be about class and style. I’m happy to say that the end result was exactly what we planned for. The day started bright and early with some intimate moments amongst the […]

Alison & Tyler: The Essence of an ...

When the mitzvah boy’s initials are EE there’s no end to the punn-EE fun that can be had at a colorful part-EE in his honor. Add a mechanical bull, some great food, wonderful late summer weather, and it’s a recip-EE for success! Guests were encouraged to sign in with special […]

A Nee-on Celebration of Ethan b-EE-coming a ...

When I say everything came together to make this wedding something very special, I mean everything! From the location and vendors, to the dress, the weather, and, of course, the beautiful bride and her doting groom, this was a wedding for the ages and one this party planner will never […]

Kristen & Craig: An Exquisitely Spectacular Berkshires ...

It was a while in the making but this Pandemic-delayed celebration was a hit in every way. As everyone entered the Riverview they were encouraged to stop at the Step-and-Repeat backdrop to let the paparazzi snap a few shots. The music theme was proudly displayed during cocktail hour with remnants […]

Chloe-Palooza: A Bat Mitzvah Party With a ...

With restrictions mostly lifted it was time to get the mitzvah season into full swing with Jenna’s dance-themed Bat Mitzvah party. The Twin Hills Country Club in Massachusetts made for a wonderful setting and the spring weather cooperated perfectly for our outdoor celebration. The light-up stage by Boppers Events added […]

Jenna’s Get On Up and Dance Bat ...

New England Late Fall Wedding — There are times in my job when all the pieces just fall into place. This was one of those occasions. And it’s not hard to see why. Take a beautiful, historic New England home, complete with bountiful flower gardens and a secluded pond, a handsome and vibrant wedding couple, with […]

Abbie & Justin: A Beautiful Late Fall ...

New England Wedding by the Water — From the moment I met these wonderful people, I knew this was going to be a labor of love and that we would put on a wedding celebration befitting their class and style. The day started with preparations for the first look, complete with a bejeweled dachshund, a gorgeous wedding […]

Kerry and Derrick’s Classic New England Wedding ...

Tarah & Jordan’s Fabulously Fun Fall Farm ...

Who says you can’t bring the party to the beach, even when you’re on dry land, your dance floor is a grass field and you’re dealing with a global pandemic that kept many would-be party-goers from attending in person. Plan-it Vicki, together with a wonderful, creative family, combined to give […]

Because She’s Abbie: A Beachy Bat Mitzvah ...

When a young couple has their plans upended by the Coronavirus Pandemic and they turn to me for help, what do I do? I turn their dreams into magic and create the most perfect wedding they’ll remember the rest of their lives. Enjoy this look back at Chris and Audrey’s […]

Audrey and Chris’s Connecticut River Wedding

I’ve done baseball-themed mitzvahs before, but this one was extra special. Maybe it was the mitzvah boy and his family, whom I adore, or the venue, which was lovely, or the way everything came together, but this party was a hit in every sense of the word! Upon entering the […]

Batter Up: Ari’s Yankees-themed Bar Mitzvah Party

From the beginning of the planning process I knew this was going to be a special party. The mitzvah girl and her family made it clear they wanted it all, and in the end, I think they got that, and more! Let’s try to capture all that was Camryn’s Perfect […]

Camryn’s Perfect 10 Gymnastics-Themed Bat Mitzvah Party

It was my honor to help coordinate an amazing night celebrating Art and Philanthropy at the Amistad Center for Art & Culture at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford. The theme of the event was Afrocosmologies, corresponding with the Center’s ongoing exhibit of the same name. Guests entered the […]

The Star Gala: A Night of Giving ...

When your mitzvah is just a few days away from Halloween why not make it a costume party that your family and friends won’t soon forget! This was not your usual Bar Mitzvah celebration. As guests arrived at The New Haven Country Club to “Trick or Treat” they were greeted […]

Dylan’s Halloween Mitzvah Mash

Jordan’s Fall-Themed Bat Mitzvah Party

Movie Ticket Escort Cards — What do you get when you mix a fantastic setting with great food, a wonderful family and a composed and theatrical mitzvah boy? Well, you wind up with Aidan’s Major Motion Mitzvah on the Hudson and what a celebration it was! Xaviars x2o on the Hudson was the setting for […]

Aidan’s Major Motion Mitzvah on the Hudson

Light-up Letters — It’s always wonderful when a party plan comes together and even more so when a girl you’ve known since preschool turns 16 and you’re able to help make her celebration perfect in every way. Welcome to Sarah’s Sweet 16 party at The Delamar West Hartford. It was a night no […]

Sweets, Color & Surprise: Sarah’s Sweet Sixteen

Sometimes the simplest themes are the best as was the case with the wonderfully colorful Bat Mitzvah party we planned at the Golf Club of Avon. Enjoy reliving with us Marisa’s Outdoor Rose Gold & Blue Bat Mitzvah. Party guests were seated “family style” in large tables where everybody could […]

Marisa’s Outdoor Rose Gold & Blue Bat ...

Miranda & Jesse: A Most Perfect Wedding ...

It really makes the planning process easy when a creative boy turns his special day into a multi-sport, fun-filled celebration where the theme left no doubt who was number one. Welcome to Charlie’s starting lineup: A No. 1-themed Bar Mitzvah party! Guests arrived at West Hartford Town Hall to find […]

Charlie’s Starting Lineup: A No. 1-themed Bar ...

Nathan’s Famous Coney Island-themed Bar Mitzvah Party

Jake Me Out to the Ball Game: ...

Rachel’s Pop Music Bat Mitzvah Party

A Patriots Fan’s Gotham Bar Mitzvah

The One Where Marley Has a ‘Friends’ ...

Get Down With Talia: Live, Love, Dance ...

Allie’s Purple & Silver Bat Mitzvah Party

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Lisa West Hartford, CT

Vicki kept me organized and on track while planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. She made sure no detail was missed and was especially helpful the day of the event.

Candra Avon, CT

Vicki was easy to work with and very flexible, meeting me at odd hours due to my chaotic work schedule. She was able to take our ideas and synthesize them into an amazingly coordinated, thematic event. Vicki's level of organization was truly spectacular and I knew no detail would be forgotten. I was able to thoroughly enjoy my daughter's bat mitzvah because Vicki was there taking charge and making sure everything happened as we had meticulously planned.

Sherri West Hartford, CT

Having Vicki help me with my daughters' Bat Mitzvah was like giving myself a gift. She is so amazing to work with, well organized, and creative. A must have if you want your event to be stress free and fabulous!

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Where we work with a lot of event planners, we are ALWAYS thrilled when we get to work with Vicki. No matter what the event, mitzvah, wedding or corporate, Vicki always knows what she is doing and would refer her to anyone planning an event. If you want to enjoy your event and not have that feeling after of what could have been different, Vicki is the answer. Vicki is a preferred vendor for us, so many venues and certainly should be by you!

Shana Middlebury, Connecticut

Vicki was amazing for my son's Bar Mitzvah! So organized and detail oriented, I couldn't have put on my event without her!

Lori and Jeff Avon, CT

Vicki was outstanding with a perfect blend of grace, elegance, and good taste. Her organizational capabilities, unique style, and supportive listening gave us both comfort and confidence as she helped to make our event extraordinary. Vicki certainly exceeded our high expectations!