New York Wedding Planner
We plan uniquely unforgettable weekend weddings in upstate New York!
Have you been searching for a New York wedding planner that gets you? Someone that you connect with on a deeper level, takes the time to learn your quirks, celebrates your differences and is not afraid to step outside the box? Check out our reviews to find out why we are one of the best wedding planners in New York.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming but it’s our goal to take your stress away, provide clear direction, offer digestible simple steps and be your friendly expert along the way, so you can enjoy the process rather than dreading it. Exclusive to The Maples Estate we plan 4 day weddings full of personality where you can fully relax into your weekend wedding and celebrate your way! Located just north of the Catskill mountains in Schoharie, New York, The Maples Estate is an idilic setting on Schoharie Creek, surrounded by mountains, hills, meadows and wildlife. With 12.5 acres, indoor / outdoor setting and lodging for up to 17 guests onsite, you can dream big to celebrate these monumental moments in your life.
“Katie is one of the most organized and thoughtful event managers I have ever worked with. Her focus is truly on making the couple’s day perfect and coordinating all of the vendors to make that happen! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and so appreciate all of the work that Katie and her team put into each event!”
The Maples Estate is a destination wedding venue, so we realize you may be planning from afar. Let us make planning your dream wedding easy!
We make the wedding planning process simple with options for either full planning and design of your dream wedding or partial assisted planning as your wedding coach.
Included in your weekend wedding package at The Maples Estate is both our coaching and coordination services kicking off with a get to know you zoom call right away! We will create a personalized mood board and planning guide for you, suggest vendors that match your vision and budget, and create a comprehensive budget to get you started. You will have 24/7 access to your personalized client portal, digital planning check list and vendor guide. We even manage all the little details throughout your wedding weekend so you can focus on the fun stuff and enjoy every moment with your loved ones!
Want us to plan your wedding for you? We can do that through out Full Planning and Design Package!
“I can not express enough how fantastic Katie is. I have worked with several dozen, possibly a hundred wedding planners and she is truly way above par in the industry. She could plan the presidents wedding and make it look easy. You would be lucky to have her play such an instrumental role in your special day.”
Meet Your Wedding Planner!
Hey, I’m Katie!
I’m a New York wedding planner serving as the owner, full service planner, coach and coordinator here at The Maples Estate in upstate New York!
I absolutely LOVE creating unique weekend long wedding experiences that will last a lifetime. As a New York wedding planner and a doer, I cannot help myself from dreaming up fun ways to make weddings unique and memorable while also running as smoothly as possible! I’m the one that makes sure every detail is set so you don’t have to. With a passion for operations and over 14 yrs experience planning weddings and events, I have designed, facilitated and produced a wide range of events from weekend long weddings to music and city festivals, concerts, corporate events, conferences, block parties, craft markets, fitness programs, and seminars.
Some Fun Facts About Me:
I went to college and high school for music industry and got hooked planning and producing weddings and events!
I play music under the moniker Bear Grass where i write, record and perform in my spare time!
I absolutely LOVE historic houses and getting my hands dirty with a renovation! The best part is the interior design!
I grew up on an island in Washington State’s puget sound!
With a wide background in event design and execution, anything we dream up I can bring to life!
“The Maples Estate is home for your seriously awesome extended weekend wedding celebration. As the owner and wedding planner here at The Maples Estate, I absolutely love supporting our couples, bringing your vision to life and making dreams come true. Together we will plan your wedding to match your individual personalities, vision and budget.”
Wedding Planning Packages
Full Wedding Planning & Design
Looking for all the assistance you can get? We’ve got you covered!
“You gotta get married here! Working with Katie, who owns the venue, made wedding planning so enjoyable. She is calm, knowledgable, and such a joy to work with. We added the wedding coaching package which was 100% worth it. Katie kept us on track, helped us with the timeline, and took care of the venue coordination leading up to the wedding.”
Assisted Planning
Wedding Coach
Your personal wedding coach included in your weekend wedding package.
“Katie helped us create exactly what we wanted, found great vendors for everything and kept everything organized…there is simply no way we could have organized anything remotely as wonderfully without Katie’s expertise. We were extremely happy to be able to host our friends and family in such a beautiful place and to be able to put on a celebration that was uniquely ours!”
Coordination Services
Weekend management included in the your weekend wedding package.
“As wedding photographers ourselves, we’ve worked with many planners, but Katie really blew us away!”
Interested in The Maples Estate but already have a wedding planner?
Not a problem! We love working with other planners and are happy to see what they bring to life at The Maples Estate!
Social & Corporate Events
“If only all venues, planners, and event runners were as thorough and easy to work with!”
Interested in learning more about The Maples Estate?
Check out these weekend weddings at The Maples Estate in upstate New York!
We love providing wedding planning support to our couples, getting to know your quirks, celebrating your personalities and meeting your family and friends. By the time you depart following your wedding, we will feel like family!
