TESTIMONIALS
Erica + Daniel
Venue: The Foundry, LIC
"Elodie and Paula, of Tall & Small, are 2 of the most capable, kind-hearted, creative, organized and all around lovely people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Working with them was truly on the best decisions we made in this whole crazy wedding-planning process. The year of planning and work that went into our wedding was genuinely enjoyable - my husband and I truly looked forward to spending time with Elodie, whether we were doing tastings or picking our furniture rentals - every moment was a delight. And when the weekend rolled around, we were beyond thrilled with the result. Everything came together seamlessly, and Elodie and Paula could not have been more on top of things. I really can't thank them enough for all they did to make our wedding one of the best nights our lives. If you have the chance to work with them, do it! You will be thankful every step of the way.”
Image: Wilde Scout
DIMITY + REUBEN
Venue: Private Residence, Melbourne, Australia
I can't recommend Tall & Small enough for the most beautiful, memorable, and stress-free wedding that goes off without a hitch.
While we thought we could plan our own wedding, about two months out work was getting too hectic and we brought Tall & Small in. It was the best decision we made. She took care of everything, had fantastic, creative, beautiful ideas, knew things we never even thought about (like how many generators we needed - we didn't even know we'd need generators!), negotiated with suppliers to save us money and advised how to reduce costs, was incredibly organised and took all the weight off our shoulders. All our suppliers commented on her professionalism and how great a planner she was.
The day before, the Tall & Small team had everything so under control the groom was out playing golf with friends and on the wedding day we enjoyed coffee and brunch together, rather than rushing around.
We arrived at the private home we were getting married at to the most beautiful area for the ceremony - with gorgeous florals from the florist she sourced. The tent was absolutely stunning, and everything was done and perfect. In fact, we didn't have anything to do but enjoy ourselves and all our family and hair and make up people said how relaxed we were - which was definitely because we didn't have to do anything and could just enjoy our day.
All our guests commented on how beautiful and joyous the day was. The overwhelming sentiment was it was the best wedding they'd been to - and this is all thanks to Tall & Small. It was truly the best day of our lives. THANK YOU!
Image: Lulu + Lime
Megan + Rajal
Venue: Gedney Farm, MA
“From the first call Tall & Small immediately made me feel at ease, not only were they extremely prepared with poignant questions, but she also made us feel like we were actually heard when we told her our wants and needs. They are extremely organized, alerted us to things we wouldn't have thought of, are masters at managing vendors, helped us with wedding day decision making, are extremely transparent, and have impeccable taste. The day of coordination was ON POINT. We had a very mixed wedding (Indian/Korean/American) and it was truly seamless and perfect. Overall, the Tall and Small team is the best and you should definitely have them plan your wedding.”
Image: Flora & Fauna
lisa + wek
Venue: Prospect Park Boathouse
Our Favorite Detail: Tandem unity deadlift during ceremony as they wanted to overcome something difficult together
“We knew from the get go that we wanted to have our wedding in beautiful prospect park, but our design and planning capabilities were limited. We needed a wedding planner badly. We spoke with a few wedding planners, and Tall and Small Events was the perfect fit for us! We asked Tall and Small events to help with Partially planning our wedding, but they really went above and beyond. Her bright and chill personally had us reassured from the start. She spent time with us to learn our vision and understand our personality. As a follow up, they gave us a wedding planning time line, and a design mood board which made everything easy. That was just I first 2 weeks of our planning! They were never pushy with reminders, or when we had to reschedule meetings. They were laid back with the whole planning process but made sure everything was delivered. Even when we have slightly outrageous requests, like performing tandem deadlifts as our wedding ceremony. :) We wanted to do our first look on a specific bench in Prospect Park where our proposal was, and she made sure someone was sitting on the bench to reserve it. ABOVE AND BEYOND! Tall and Small Events helped us actualize our dream wedding and made sure we were having fun on our wedding day. And indeed we did! At the end of it all, we were able to have the perfect day below our budget. If you want someone to make sure that your wedding day is seamless and well planned, we highly recommends Tall and Small Events”.
Image: Eileen Meny Photo
Heidi + Simon
Venues: Central Park Conservatory Garden & Eleven Madison Park
“Tall & Small Events planning, care and attention to detail meant we were able to thoroughly enjoy our day instead of stressing about the details. Whilst our wedding was relatively small, having Tall and Small Events as our team made our experience and that of our guests incomparably better than anything we could have organized ourselves. Could not recommend highly enough.”
Image: Shawn Connell
Jaclyn + evan
Venue: 620 Loft & Garden
“The team at Tall & Small was the best investment I made for my wedding. We hired them for month-of coordination, and they were able to take charge immediately one month before. They made us feel totally at ease with the decisions that we had made and how we envisioned our day, even though a few of our choices were non-traditional. We met in person twice and communicated mostly via email; They had organized several documents and our day-of schedule was planned down to the minute. They were very helpful in wrangling all our vendors, were our champions in working with them, and kept us in the loop on important decisions and out of the loop on behind-the-scenes logistics. On the actual day, the team was completely professional and ran the show flawlessly. Most importantly, my husband and I could relax and enjoy the wedding day knowing that T&S was at the helm! Thank you so much to the T&S team -- it would not have been the perfect special day without them!”
Image: Jay Lim Studio
LaUREN + tRAVIS
Venue: The Foundry, LIC
Our Favorite Detail: Their pup dexter attending in a tuxedo
“We cannot say enough good things about the incredible T&S team! They made the wedding planning experience so enjoyable and stress free. From day one, they immediately shared our vision for our wedding and took complete control -- their organization, calming demeanor, professionalism and positive attitude made it an absolute dream to work with them. Throughout our entire wedding planning experience our friends and family marveled at how calm we were and we owe that all to the Tall & Small team. No task was too big or too small, week after week they kept us on schedule with her detailed timeline. Our venue required us to have many different vendors and they were able to navigate our wishes and collaborate with them all to execute our plans exactly how we envisioned. It was a relief to have them in our corner and know that they had our best interests in mind at all times. On the day of our wedding, we were able to sit back and thoroughly enjoy each other, our family and friends, and focus on the biggest day of our lives and that is all because of the Tall & Small team. Everything was timed perfectly and we even had a few moments throughout the day for us to sneak away together because they insisted we stay present and soak in this moment and she was so right. Our wedding exceeded every and all of our expectations and it would not have been the same without the Tall & Small team!!”
Image: Chellise Michael Photography
ANNA + JOEY
Venue: The Bowery Hotel
“Thank you so so much for everything - we are still not over how incredible the day was. You are an actual angel sent from heaven thank you for making sure everything went off without a hitch!”
Image: Chellise Michael Photography
“"My partner and I were so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Tall and Small Events while planning our wedding. We hired them for consultation meetings throughout our planning process and could not be happier with the results. They provided thoughtful feedback and was a great sounding board for ideas. Her keen insights and background as a wedding planner enabled her to anticipate scheduling and logistical issues that we would have never considered. They were also able to help us plan out timelines and help clarify questions to ask vendors well in advance of our big day so that we were not bogged down by stress and details in the weeks before our wedding. I would highly recommend the Tall & Small team as a planner and consultant for weddings and other large-scale events. Her attitude and pleasant, enthusiastic demeanor made the planning process fun and something I looked forward to rather than a chore.”
- MARIETTA + DAN // Married in Philadelphia, PA
sunny + scott
Venue: Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Our Favorite Detail: The Couple both choosing to hyphenate their last names
“Working with the entire team at Tall & Small Events was an absolute pleasure. From start to finish the entire team worked fastidiously to ensure every aspect of our wedding went smoothly and without error. From the beginning, they quickly understood what we wanted for our special day and helped us develop the vision further. They asked us questions we weren’t even thinking of, they were very easy to work with, helpful and thorough – we immediately knew we could trust them! Throughout the entire process, the team listened to our concerns and came up with unique solutions to our problems. They worked seamlessly across the macro to the micro – understanding the big picture and helping realize all of the small components and details necessary to bring that vision to life.
On the day of the wedding, we were able to fully enjoy being present at our special day knowing that we were in great hands with the team. Our entire day could not have been more perfect and that is largely thanks to the thoughtful care and planning from Tall & Small. They knew exactly what was happening, and what needed to happen next. Everything ran on time and we were able to enjoy ourselves with our friends and family without being anxious or worried. We could not thank the entire team enough for making our dream wedding a reality! We would not hesitate to recommend Tall & Small for any events, big or small”.
Image: Les Loups
sarah + walter
Venues: St.Ignatius Loyola & The Rainbow Room, NY
“The team at Tall & Small Events are outstanding! We hired their month-of wedding planning service and it was the best decision we ever made. They LOVE logistics and every detail was prepared for and handled to a tee! We cannot imagine our wedding day without them. They took away all of our stress and allowed us to truly enjoy ourselves and savor every moment. We cannot say enough great things about Tall & Small. They are amazing at what they do!”
Image: 5th Avenue Digital
“Tall & Small Events were an absolute pleasure to work with and created a perfect wedding party for us. We had a particularly challenging set of circumstances to work with, but they were constantly on top of everything, from providing creative and thoughtful recommendations for vendors to picking out designs to managing every last detail. They turned a collection of random ideas into a seamless and lovely event that was above and beyond anything that we could have hoped for. Could not possibly recommend Tall & Small more highly.”
-KAREN + DAVE // Married at Private Residence, Brooklyn
Karoline + diedra
Venue: Private Residence, Montauk, NY
Our Favorite Detail: The intimate ceremony on the beach in the round
“We have nothing but amazing things to say about the entire process with the T&S team. We were getting married at a beach house that had multiple complexities and logistical constraints including 20 vendors, 2 cocktail hours, ceremony on the beach and reception in the backyard, and an after hours lounge back at the beach - top it off with 80 stairs between the house and the beach! T&S handled it all with ease.
Once we chose the vendors, T&S managed all communication with them including contracts, updating any new information and delivery info. They are extremely organized and know when to negotiate. We had monthly, then weekly calls leading up to the day, and a detailed timeline that they developed based on our conversations. We and they had deliverables that T&S would track. This was critical for us, and kept us sane - this process alone was worth the cost. They have tons of experience, so they know who to recommend if you decide 8 weeks before your wedding that you want a videographer.
They kept on track throughout the day as we were getting ready and through our photography sessions. People say the devil is in the details well they are angels with the details everything from placing our shawls and shoes by our seats after the ceremony waiting for us.We trusted this team with our day and they did not disappoint. By the end of the experience we considered them, our fairy god sisters”.
Image: Alexander Kusak
GEORGINA + NICK
Venue: Prospect Park Boat House
Our Favorite Detail: The Sunset First Dance on the Dock
“My husband and I moved up our wedding significantly due to personal circumstances, which left us with just over one month to plan our wedding from start to finish. After our initial phone conversation with the team, we knew that we wanted to move forward with the Tall & Small team. They were cheerful and had such a calming presence despite our stressful situation. We immediately connected with them and had no hesitations about choosing T&S despite our conversations with other highly recommended planners. The team made the impossible happen; our wedding day was even better than what we could have hoped for, even if had a year to plan! With less than a month to go after signing our contract, the team seamlessly pulled off our last minute wedding at the Prospect Park Boathouse, with over 100 guests in attendance. They made sure that we didn’t have to make any sacrifices on our big day, despite our time constraints. All of our guests couldn’t believe that we pulled it off in such little time – that is how thoughtful and detail oriented the Tall & Small team is!
They accommodated our busy work schedules by always agreeing to meet or speak later in the evening, and always promptly replied to any emails, phone calls, or texts. We didn’t have to lift a finger on our wedding day – she even made sure we were brought hors d’oeuvres and champagne while we took photos during cocktail hour, since we didn’t do a first look. Given our timeline and work schedules, we desperately needed help managing vendors, contracts, timelines, and more. When the team stepped in, we had already chosen several vendors, but she was able to seamlessly take over all communication. She also provided great advice on vendors we hadn’t yet chosen, and was critical in working out complex details with our band and sound system. They were also able to help with creative ideas, such as our escort cards (which we hadn’t foreseen as being complicated, but actually needed more creative input since the event was outdoors). Our venue also only had a 2-hour load in window for vendors, yet the T&S team was able to make sure that everything was exactly how we envisioned, despite the very short set up time that was allowed before guest arrival.
Overall, the T&S team brought order and direction to the planning and made sure that everything went smoothly before and on the actual wedding day. They were extremely organized in every step of the planning and always made sure to keep us on track with all tasks. No matter how stressed my husband and I were at times, the team always reassured us that everything would come together perfectly, which it did. They thought of details that never even crossed our minds. We would have been lost without the T&S team and highly recommend them!”
Image: Sasha B Photos
HEEJIN + BRYAN
Venue: The Foundry, Long Island City, NY
Our Favorite Detail: Heejin’s Father Korean Janchi-Guksu Noodle Toast
“Where to even start! The team are absolute superstars. The minute we first spoke with them we knew the team was THE ONE. They are so friendly, professional, organized, and so so SO good at their job. Preparing for the wedding, I'd heard the advice that, since it's almost inevitable that SOMETHING would go wrong on the day-of, I should try and keep in mind the big picture and not let little things that go wrong bother me too much. Well, this was 100% inapplicable on our wedding day because the team made sure that NOTHING, however small, went wrong. Everything was executed perfectly, all thanks to them. They anticipated and attended to our every need and want, and a thousand other things that didn't even occur to us. Not only are they extremely efficient and organized, the team truly care and go the extra mile-- for example, once the dance music started blaring, they immediately went over to my grandmother (who was sitting up front, near the music and dancefloor) to make sure she could move somewhere where she would be more comfortable. We absolutely loved working with the team and whole-heartedly recommend Tall & Small Events. They will get the job done (and then some!) and keep you smiling through the process”.
Image: City Love Photography
“Working with Tall and Small Events was such an incredible experience. As a professional in the wedding industry I knew that we needed the best possible team for my wedding at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. The team handled all of the details for my wedding about 6-8 weeks leading up to our date which also included countless phone calls with my mother and I remotely as my mother and I live in two separate states.
As a bride, it's so important to have a team keeping you on track and having all of your ducks in a row on the big day and you can count on Tall and Small to cater to any size wedding or event. They kept our wedding both running smoothly and kept everyone happy the entire day. Our wedding happened to be on the larger size but I know they give the same attention to any size event. I had one small, let's call it a "bride" moment where I realized I needed a turkey sandwich and it looked like they we were all out in the bridal suite. The team actually went to the hotel where my husband and the guys were and grabbed the last turkey sandwich for me from their stash! I was so happy and for some reason thought I needed a turkey sandwich at that moment and she did it all with a big smile:-)
I also loved seeing the team immediately following the ceremony when they gave me a big hug and said you did it! We really couldn't have done it without Tall and Small Events! Both my mother and I couldn't be happier with the wedding and how they helped us on my big day!”
- ANDREA + MARK // Married at the New York Botanical Gardens
KRISTINA + ROY
Venue: Marble Cemetery, New York, NY and Chinatown, NY
Our Favorite Detail: Unconventional Ceremony Setting
“You guys absolutely rocked it! We couldn't have been happier. Thanks so much for making it all feel like a walk in the park.”
Image: City Love Photography
As seen in New York Weddings Magazine Fall 2016/Winter 2017 issue
“After speaking to around 5 different planners via email and on the phone there was no question we would move forward with Tall & Small Events. They managed to wrangle all vendors in a professional, non-bossy way. They got everyone on the same page, and made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing. There were so many details that hadn’t even occurred to us and the team found a way of bringing them to our attention without stressing us out. The team was totally onboard with helping us articulate and execute our plans in a way we couldn't have done on our own. They really respected how much we wanted our day to feel like “us” and it was a relief to work with someone who understood us in this way. Feeling like we didn't have to keep reiterating our whole philosophy about the big day was very refreshing! On the wedding day everything went perfectly. The team knew the balance between when to ask our opinion and when to make executive decisions on her own (frankly, such a key characteristic). The team was outstanding; and perfectly executed things exactly as we had discussed. They even went above and beyond by beautifully assembling and styling our cheese wheel cake that we ordered at the last minute. And our guests loved the team too! One of our parents even sent them an additional tip the following day because they were so appreciative and impressed by them. What we’re trying to say is Tall & Small events is amazing. We can’t imagine making it all happen without them and we truly can’t recommend them enough.”
- ERIN + NOAH // Married in Bushwick, Brooklyn
NOREEN + PRITESH
Venue: The Foundry, Long Island City, NY
Our Favorite Detail: Personalized Multi-Faith Ceremonies with UK Touches
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with the team Tall & Small Events! We hired her about a month before our October wedding at The Foundry, once we realized that the first planners we spoke with were in above their heads. Our event had two ceremonies and many room flips, with seven parts total to the big long day.
The team’s positive, can-do attitude about this aggressive timeline was so appreciated and reassuring. She was very well organized and communicative, and did everything she could to get us what we wanted and clearly explained why some of our ideas wouldn't work, which was necessary too.
On the day of the wedding, the team were very professional and calm, and it was a pleasure having them around to guide us through the many complex steps of the day!
In summary, if they can handle our wedding, I think they can handle just about anything - I highly recommend you hire Tall & Small Events for wedding planning!”
Image: Ein Photography
“The girls at Tall & Small were highly recommended by our caterer’s Bonbite and we are so glad that they did. We couldn’t have imagined our day without their help. From the moment we spoke with them, we knew they were the right fit. In the run up to the day they were so helpful with tips, hints, tricks and recommendations for other vendors. We hired quite a few vendors on her recommendation – all of which we were beyond happy with. They really have a little black book of some of the best in NY.
My mom and I decided that we needed a planner to help with the month of planning as I live abroad in the UK and I couldn’t ask my mom and dad to do any more than they already did so knew I needed a trusted pair of hands – which I found in Tall & Small Events. They were so great working with me, my now husband and mom to make sure we were all on the same page and happy.
So there is no other way to put it then the T&S team kept us totally on track in the run up to the wedding making sure that we were on it and got us to think about things we didn’t even know we needed to think about! The girls were so great at calls and meetings in the lead up, ensuring that they clearly knew every facet of our vision to ensure they could bring it to life and let me tell you, they did! How people plan their own weddings and deal with all the logistics and still enjoy their wedding, I will never know! If there is one thing you do for your big day, it should be to hire Tall & Small Events – the wedding wizards!”
- LAUREN & WILL // Married at The Foundry LIC, NY
BEN + BRIDGET
Venue: The Foundry, Long Island City, NY
Our Favorite Detail: Bribing Flower Kids with Candy to Walk Down the Aisle
“Tall & Small Events were amazing!! I don't know what we would have done without them. We started working with them about a month before the wedding and they made everything leading up to the big day easy and stress free. They established a timeline, coordinated details big and small with all our vendors, and even took care of some last minute details the week before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, they really went above and beyond. There was no stress about anything because we knew that Tall and Small were there and had already planned for everything. They accomplished all this while remaining cool and relaxed throughout the whole thing. Really amazing! We highly recommend!”
Image: Andrea Fischman Photography
My wedding day was the happiest day of my life, and I don’t think I could say the same without Tall & Small’s guidance on site. They swooped in and helped to hold all the details together, including coordinating with vendors and creating a more comprehensive day of timeline with a ceremony rehearsal before the guests arrived. It felt great to start off the wedding day with a solid plan of action in mind and total confidence in the team to keep everyone organized, focused, and on track. Having that structure allowed me to enjoy the experience moment to moment in a way that would have been unimaginable had I not enlisted help from Tall & Small Events. I cannot thank them enough!!
- RACHEL + JOSH // Married at The Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Header photo by: Chellise Michael Photography