A modern event planning company creating elevated experiences that feel profoundly personal.
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You need a planning partner that can help you design and curate an elevated experience for you and your guests.
You have a strong sense of personal style, but you’re struggling to translate that into the tangible details that go into creating an unforgettable event experience.
You’re feeling disenchanted by the reality of planning an event of this magnitude, while simultaneously attempting to balance the other important priorities in your life.
Ultimately, you want an event that highlights your sense of style and aligns with your taste level. In order to do that, you need the right partnership. Which has brought you to us.
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We know adding event planning to an already full plate can be challenging.
We also know that when you add the pressure of balancing your wants and needs, with the opinions of the important people in your inner circle, planning an event becomes even more difficult.
We’ll partner with you throughout this process to help you tactfully mediate those delicate situations, determine what to-do’s need your attention, and ultimately translate your vision into a sophisticated, stylish event that your guests can’t stop raving about.
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The Philosophy.
The founders of Mavinhouse have over two decades of experience in the wedding planning industry, and Mavinhouse’s sister company 42 North has been nationally recognized by major media outlets including awards for Best Wedding Planner by BRIDES magazine, in Vogue, and Harpers.
Seeing a gap in the New England wedding planning industry, Mavinhouse was built to serve a stylish, sophisticated client, from Maine to Charleston and beyond, who wants to partner with an expert to curate and design their celebration.
When you’re ready to take the next step, you can easily access our calendar in order to schedule a time to talk. Or if you’d like more information about our services, you can fill out our contact form and we’ll get back to you immediately with more information in your in-box.
You shouldn’t have to waste your time with a consultation just to find out the bottom line. We are upfront about the investment for each level of support we offer, right from the very beginning. Keep scrolling to explore our partnerships and learn more about our services and pricing. Or, fill out the form on our contact page and get the info straight to your inbox. If your plans don’t fit into the box of one of our existing partnerships, just reach out! Our planners will guide you through the process of building a customized wedding planning proposal just for you.
We make sure wedding planning seamlessly integrates into your life with things like text reminders about important to-do’s and payment deadlines. Our goal is that you feel involved in the process, not overtaken by it. We have expert wedding planners based throughout the North East – in Maine, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, in Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and Brooklyn, NY. We also have a team based in Charleston South Carolina, and a team that is dedicated to destination weddings. So no matter where you’re planning, you’ll be in good hands. Our team works together behind the scenes to make sure that you’ll have access to the best, most up-to-date information about your venue and creative partners. We put our creative minds together to build your personalized plans, and to bring your unique vision to life in the most extraordinary way. Come wedding day, we’ll match your wedding with the right combination of our team members to make sure everything is styled, logistically coordinated, and that your guests are cared for at every step of the way.
At Mavinhouse, we partner with our clients to design an event that is a unique representation of their personal style. Therefore, each client is thoughtfully matched with a planner based on their locale, personality, design aesthetic, and overall event needs.
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Jeankarla Duran
Rhode Island
Read MoreI grew up in Cranston, RI and graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Sports, Entertainment, & Event Management – yes, it’s a mouthful! My first taste of weddings was my internship with a local wedding planner and it was love at first wedding. Upon graduation, I went on to work for a well known design firm, learning about site plans, lighting design, logistics, production planning and so much more. I then moved to Las Vegas where I worked as an operations coordinator for an event staffing agency that worked with event management/marketing companies who planned the events for large tech companies on the Las Vegas Strip. After experiencing corporate events, I began missing the more intimate gatherings so I started working in sales for a well-known catering company in town. But home was calling and I moved back to where it all started. I’ve become very well rounded in all facets of the event industry. From logistics, production, design, planning – and everything in between! When I’m not busy bringing my couple’s wedding to life, I am obsessing over my long-haired mini dachshund, Luca!
jeankarla@mavinhouse.com @jeankarla_mavinhouse
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Lindsey Shaktman
Maine & Destination
Read MoreRarely in one place for too long, I am Mavinhouse’s resident traveler. With a deep desire to explore new places and continue to hone my skills, I am most fulfilled when planning weddings and social events at unconventional venues or passport-required destinations. I have been active in the events industry for nearly two decades, even earning a degree in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management with a concentration in International Hospitality Operations. Having prior experience in catering sales and operations, marketing, and venue coordination spanning Massachusetts, New York City, and Maine, I have orchestrated hundreds of celebrations in nearly every type of setting from intimate parties of 15 to weekend affairs for 300+. If your dream day involves intricate transportation by bicycle, boat, or even barge – rest assured I have the experience to execute a seamless and thoughtful guest experience. I excel at the nitty-gritty details needed to provide the foundation for a beautiful design plan, and feel most inspired when working on non-traditional celebrations taking place around the corner, or across the globe. I look forward to the fun that awaits us!
lindsey@mavinhouse.com @lindsey_mavinhouse
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Stephanie Janian
Boston, MA
Read MoreI moved to and fell in love with the North Shore over 13 years ago and have never looked back. My first introduction to the North Shore was when I moved to Beverly, MA to attend school at Endicott College. After gaining a degree in Hospitality and Event Management, I tested out a few North Shore coastal towns, but eventually settled closer to Boston. Over the last decade I have worked for some of the largest catering companies in Boston and the North Shore, being able to do combine my lifelong passions of food and planning. Whether planning corporate gatherings, intimate wine dinners or weddings, I love creating events that stimulate all senses and awe guests, while creating a seamless and fun planning experience for clients. From a classic Boston ballroom, to the quintessential New England rustic (but chic!) wedding, to an ocean front private estate celebration, I always strive to ensure that every element represents the couples personality. I pride myself on planning and coordinating with an infectious personality, while always keeping a calming presence. Let me focus on all the details so you can enjoy each one of a kind moment throughout the planning process and your big day!
stephanie@mavinhouse.com @stephanie_mavinhouse
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Jessica Laskow
Charleston, SC
Read MoreOriginally from Connecticut, Jessica moved to Charleston, SC to attend the College of Charleston and immediately fell in love with the city’s charm and beauty. With several years of experience as a lead wedding planner and over one hundred weddings under her belt, Jessica’s industry experience and attention to detail allow her to create stunning, personalized events tailored to each client’s individual needs. Jessica splits her time between Charleston and Connecticut, and works with clients getting married all along the East Coast. When she’s not busy bringing a couple’s vision from a piece of paper to a full scale wedding of their dreams, she enjoys going on walks with her pup Winnie, exploring Charleston’s coveted restaurant scene, relaxing in the pastoral bliss of CT, and grabbing a cocktail with friends.
jessica@mavinhouse.com @jessica_mavinhouse
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Ashley Tangerini
North Shore, MA
Read MoreI feel lucky to say that I was born and raised in Ipswich, MA, a small coastal town north of Boston. The beach and the ocean have always been a huge part of my life and a source of inspiration. Prior to joining the Mavinhouse team, I studied Recreation Management Policy and Event Management at UNH; spent 10 memorable years managing weddings and Private Events at the historic Crane Estate; and from there became the Director of Sales and Events for the largest catering company on The North Shore. Needless to say, if you are hosting a classic coastal or a rustic New England wedding then you’ve come to the right place! Throughout the last 15 years, I have had the pleasure of planning and executing hundreds of weddings. Whether you are choosing a traditional wedding venue, a farm in the countryside, or your family’s home by the ocean – I have seen and done it all! Still to this day, my favorite part is seeing our plans come to life for a seamless and unforgettable day. Let’s meet up for an iced coffee at Zumi’s or for an after-work cocktail at The Hart House to start talking details! I can’t wait to meet you!
ashley@mavinhouse.com @ashley_mavinhouse
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Sarah Lema
Newport, RI
Read MoreI grew up in a little seaside village called Jamestown, just outside of Newport RI. I studied Business and Marketing at the University of Rhode Island, and shortly after I took a plunge into the events and hospitality world as a lead designer for an esteemed event firm. I spent many years honing my skills on how to marry beautiful design with infrastructure and site logistics; building out production teams, engineering lighting and floral structures, custom-crafting backdrops and dance floors – you name it, I did it! I find inspiration everywhere – at the farmer’s market, local restaurants, and of course exploring the coastline of New England. I have an incredibly high attention to detail and I get most excited about translating your wedding vision into a reality!
sarah@mavinhouse.com @sarah_mavinhouse
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Taylor DuRoss
Brooklyn, NY
Read MoreI grew up in Utica, a tight-knit city in Upstate New York, where I began my career in event planning wearing many hats at a venue with an in-house floral and event design studio. Shortly thereafter, I interned with 42 North Events, Mavinhouse’s sister company, and had the chance to work closely with founders Britt and Francie on ultra-luxury weddings across New England. Throughout the rest of my college years in the Boston area, I helped run a creative studio and online shop for wedding industry pros, worked for an acclaimed design company in Cambridge, and began taking on independent event planning projects. After graduation, I moved to New York City, where I worked for The Knot and WeddingWire while spending weekends wedding planning and freelancing in floral design. These days, I live in Brooklyn, and am 42 North’s production assistant in addition to planning events with Mavinhouse. I love to weave elements of surprise and sentimentality into every celebration I plan. I am a true romantic–even after working in weddings for years, I still shed a little tear at each and every ceremony and melt over all of my couples’ love stories. I cannot wait to hear yours!
taylor@mavinhouse.com @taylor_mavinhouse
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The Approach.
We view the relationship with our clients as a partnership, rather than a transaction. As such, we call our different levels of support (a.k.a. the packages) we offer, “partnerships” to reflect this philosophy.
No matter where you are in the process of planning your event, or how much support you need, our planners can step in and work with you to create an unforgettable event experience.
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Comprehensive Wedding Planning, Custom Design + Production Partnership
You’re looking for a wedding planner who will anticipate your wishes and deliver solutions with a value- oriented mindset. Partnership 01 is perfect if you would love more access to your planner – someone who will learn and appreciate the little details about you to create a truly personalized, special celebration on your behalf, and make the key decisions rooted in expertise that are supremely aligned with your personal vision.
This partnership is perfect for you if you’re planning a destination-style, weekend long celebration and you’re seeking a professional partner to guide you from start to finish.
We’ll manage and direct every detail from building your perfect team, to making sure you have your cocktail of choice in hand just after (or before!) those jittery I-dos. It is the most comprehensive partnership we offer, and is perfect for the couple who wants a high level of support as they plan and design their event.
Partnership 01 always includes:
Full service wedding planning, design and production
Budget creation and management
In person and virtual meetings including: planning meetings, site visits as needed based on the complexity of your event Design mock up meeting, tastings, final details meeting
Access to your customized digital planning portal for communication and planning, with guest and vendor management tools, a full budget snapshot, and reminders about payment schedules throughout the process
Vendor relations: including research, recommendations, contract reviews, presence at key vendor meetings, seamless communication and management from start to finish
Guest relations and room block coordination as well as weekend itinerary recommendations
Personalized inspiration board creation, curation, and review
Fully custom design presentation to give you a comprehensive view of the final production and experience & design plan document to guide your design and production vendors
Floor plan creation and management
Management of all stationery design needs including vendor sourcing, design direction and wording for all paper items (save the dates, invitation suite, welcome packages, menus, etc…)
Wedding website audit + design recommendations as needed
Linen + table top selection
Rental order coordination if applicable
Timeline creation to include beauty, transportation, ceremony & reception including multiple iterations to guide each member of your vendor team, the production schedule, and a comprehensive guide for your family and wedding party so everyone knows what to expect throughout the weekend
Guest transportation management
Management of the production schedule, load in and break down
Ceremony rehearsal coordination
Wedding day coordination led by your dedicated planner with the support of a team as determined by Mavinhouse based on the scope of your plans
Assistance with real wedding publication placement, if desired
Investment
This partnership is priced at a flat fee of $25,000.
For Charleston, SC partnership pricing, please inquire with our team
Partnership 01 may also include:
Total reconnaissance, presentation and hand selection of your perfect venue – no matter the complexity of your vision. If that means we are building a venue from the ground up at a private home or non-traditional venue, it’s possible.
2D and 3D renderings to enhance the design presentation experience
RSVP management
Styling recommendations for bridal party, with design inspiration and shopping suggestions
Additional on-site production and/or breakdown days
*if you are planning a private home wedding, please contact us for a more customized proposal to include the infrastructure buildout, and management of the full production schedule
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02
Wedding Day Planning, Design + Production Partnership
You’re eager to be a part of the process and have your personality shine through this celebration. Your planner will oversee the key details to ensure cohesiveness in design and production, and ease for you in your unique journey. Partnership 02 is a full planning partnership, which will allow you to rest easy, and feel confident, knowing we’ll be by your side every step of the way.
This partnership is perfect for you if you have a vision for your wedding day, and you are excited to be involved in the planning process but you know you want an expert partner to guide you the rest of the way.
We’ll collaborate on every detail, from matching you with the perfect team of vendors, to packing your gifts up at the end of the night, and everything in between.
We’ll hel you to execute the perfect design elements for your event, from the save the dates to the favors, ensuring this event will be a night you and your guest will be talking about for years to come.
This is a full planning partnership, which will allow you to rest easy, and feel confident, knowing we’ll be by your side every step of the way.
Partnership 02 always includes:
Planning and production with high-level design counsel to ensure that vendors remain aligned with a central vision
Budget management
Once a month project review meetings with your dedicated planner
Access to your customized digital planning portal for communication and planning, with reminders about payment schedules throughout the journey, budget tracking, customized planning checklists, guest list and seating management, and more
Vendor recommendations with assistance on outreach as needed
Personalized inspiration board & design consultation
Floor plan creation & management
Council on your stationery choices
Up to 2 site visits, one at the time of booking and one final walk through
Presence at tasting, as needed
Assistance with linen + table top selection as well as rental order coordination
Comprehensive event timeline creation to include production, beauty, transportation, ceremony & reception and a friends and family version
Management of the production schedule, load in and break down
Transportation management Ceremony rehearsal coordination Wedding day coordination led by your dedicated planner with the support of 1 producer, up to 10 hours *additional hours may be added as needed based on the scope of your plans
Investment
This partnership is priced at a flat fee of $16,500.
If you are planning a wedding in Charleston, SC, please inquire with our team for pricing
Partnership 02 may also include:
Total reconnaissance, presentation and hand selection of your perfect venue – no matter the complexity of your vision.
Room block coordination
Attendance at in person design meetings (rentals or floral mock ups)
Additional site visits
Additional onsite days/hours
Additional assistants to cover events happening in multiple locations
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03
Wedding Day Management Partnership
When you’ve put your creative vision to work but want the experts to help you tie it up in a pretty bow, Partnership 03 is the answer. Your dedicated planner will make sure that you can feel confident checking off those final to-do list items while alleviating any stress during the celebration itself – we’ve got it covered!
This Partnership is perfect for you’ve started off strong, but you’re left wondering what’s next, and you want to be sure that you haven’t missed any details that will be detrimental to your event. With our counsel, you won’t waste your time (or money!) stressing over things like:
1. Finding the right vendors to complete your wedding day team. We’ll provide you with a list of our favorites!
2. Managing complex transportation logistics for hundreds of people.
3. Creating a customized timeline that will make your event flow flawlessly.
Instead, you’ll feel relaxed as you check things off of your digital ‘to-do’ list, confident that you’re making the right choices for your event.
Partnership 03 Always Includes:
Our wedding planning checklist so you know what benchmarks to be hitting before we kick off working together
Once monthly check-ins with your dedicated planner, beginning six months prior to your wedding date – you’ll meet your planner when we start working together!
Comprehensive review of the contracts you’ve signed to ensure all details are accounted for
Curated recommendations of our team’s favorite partners in your area
Aisle Planner access beginning 6 months out, to include payment tracking and reminders, guest list and seating management, and communication with our team
Floor Plan Creation
Review of your design selections with feedback and guidance as needed
Timeline creation to include beauty, transportation, ceremony & reception
Final details meeting + site visit
Vendor confirmations and coordination in final months
Guest transportation management
Ceremony rehearsal coordination
Wedding day coordination by your Mavinhouse planner for up to 10 hours. *Additional hours or assistants may be added as needed based on the scope of your plans
Investment
This partnership is priced at a flat fee of $6,800
If you are planning a wedding in Charleston, SC, please inquire with our team for pricing
Occasions
Mavinhouse Events is excited to offer event planning services for social occasions such as: brand launch events, corporate celebrations, personal milestones, executive-level dinners and more.
We produce out-of-the-box events for a distinguished clientele who desires to provide an unforgettable hospitality experience for their guests.
“Mavinhouse Events planned our PartySlate Boston launch party and produced a cohesive on-brand experience that immersed guests in 70’s-era Tokyo from the moment they arrived. The team curated creative décor, delectable fare, innovative entertainment, clever photo spots, and unique branding that quickly established our brand in the city — and gave partygoers a memorable evening. Their team is a pleasure to work with and exceeded our expectations” JULIE NOVACK, CEO & CO-FOUNDER, PARTYSLATE
“While the team at Mavinhouse offered us considerable planning support, their original thinking and fresh perspective regarding our annual corporate event provided tremendous value. Implementing their recommendations helped us to enhance and restructure portions of our event.” EMILY FOSTER, DIRECTOR, IN-HOUSE AGENCY FORUM
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