party planning
Natalie’s 40th Birthday

“I will never forget this night as long as I live. I even had a guest (who has lived in NYC for more than 20 years) say, "This was the best NYC party I have ever been to."
– Natalie
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“I had a crazy idea to have an 80s-themed birthday party on a boat. I was in way over my head, but I immediately knew that investing in Alexa was worth setting aside a budget for. One thing I have learned since hosting professional and personal events is that there are a lot of moving parts involved. If I'm going to do something, I want to do it right. In this case, especially, I wanted to be able to actually enjoy the party and not be worried about all of the many details it takes to throw something unforgettably special. Believe me, Alexa not only did it "right," but she put her heart, soul, creativity, organizational skills, relationship-building skills, and more into this event—as she would do any event she works on—and did it above and beyond my wildest imagination. She took my 80s theme and turned it into one of the best nights of my life in the name of a full-on 80s-theme prom. She took a less-than-glamorous, dated boat and transported me and my guests to a better-than-you-could-imagine 1980s prom. I will never forget this night as long as I live. I even had a guest (who has lived in NYC for more than 20 years) say, "This was the best NYC party I have ever been to."
Not only was the night unforgettable, but planning this event with Alexa was a joy. She had the perfect balance of professionalism, approachability, and an apparent zest, joy, and pride in her work. She was courteous and careful with my budget and struck an outstanding balance of pushing me when she felt it was a critical part of the party and scaling back where we needed to be mindful of spending. She recommended the BEST vendors, who felt like an extension of her and seamlessly tracked contracts, payments, and communications. It was evident how much they all respect her work and enjoy being part of an Alexa Peretz event. One small detail that made a huge impact was that even when the event was over, it wasn't over for Alexa until all deliverables were met. She made sure to gather and return all of my items after the party, so I didn't have to worry about "where things should go." She was sure to follow up on photography delivery, any deposit returns, etc. There were no loose ends left, which starkly contrasts with other experiences I have had with planners.”
Photography by Major Crush Photo