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Planning & Designing Unforgettable Weddings in Southern New England

From start to finish and everything in between

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We are SES Events

Crafting epic celebrations throughout Southern New England that represent each couple’s love story, personal values, & unique style.

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Planning Services

Wherever you are in your journey, let us meet you there.

We offer services designed to fit your specific needs, ranging from full planning & design, partial planning, and wedding day management, allowing you to customize your experience based on your individual style and budget.

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001.

Full Planning & Design

For the couple looking for a partner in planning from start to finish, guiding you every step of the way - from vendor selection & event design, to transportation arrangements & sending you off as newlyweds at the end of your celebration.

003.

wedding day management

For the couple confident in handling all the planning, but who wants to fully immerse themselves in the celebrations worry-free, with an expert onsite to manage & execute their hard work on wedding day.

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Partial Planning & Coordination

For the couple who has already started their wedding planning journey, but needs support and expertise in very specific areas of the planning process, such as event design, floor planning, budget tracking, wedding website creation, and more.

MOMENTS

MOMENTS

Wedding Couple Portrait Near Vintage Car
Black and White Iconic Wedding Rooftop Exit
Rainy Wedding Day Session with Umbrellas
All White Wedding Bouquet
Spiral Staircase with Regal Bride
Wedding Couple Portrait Session on Beautiful Modern Staircase
Elegant Wedding Stationary and Flat Lay
Bride and Grooms First Dance
Bride with Luxurious Veil and Wedding Dress
Wedding Portrait Session Outdoor Near Lighthouse
Bride and Groom at Elegant Venue
Champagne glasses toasting

Love Notes

  • “We cannot recommend Shannon and SES Events enough. From picking our venue to helping us figure out our color scheme to making sure everything went perfectly the day of our wedding: Shannon was with us every step of the way and we owe so much credit to her for the perfect day that we had. Shannon is organized, professional, responsive, patient, kind, and a true expert at what she does.”

    - Chelsea & Jon

  • “Writing a review for Shannon is an extremely difficult task because it is nearly impossible for me to capture in words all the ways in which she helped my wife and I piece together the wedding of our dreams. She didn’t just make our lives easier, she made the experience of planning itself more enjoyable for us. Shannon is organized, thorough, easy to work with, and was always willing and able to go to bat for us when something came up.”

    - Charles & Ashlynn

  • “Shannon is incredible! She truly went above and beyond to make sure we had our dream wedding. She was so wonderful and intentional about including our parents in the process and making sure our families and bridal party were welcome and taken care of during our wedding weekend. We live in NYC, so having Shannon’s RI expertise was invaluable! We were so lucky to have someone so kind, organized, and thoughtful support us through the wedding planning process!”

    - Meredith & Pierre

  • “One of the most remarkable qualities Shannon possesses is her ability to make the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Her organizational skills and calm demeanor reassured us every step of the way, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the occasion without a single worry. She handled every challenge with grace and efficiency, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on the big day. This allowed us to fully enjoy the day because we could completely trust Shannon had it covered (and she did!!) This had a noticeable impact as countless family and friends congratulated me on being a "chill" bride again full credit to Shannon.”

    - Molly & Steve

Educate & Inspire

our top planning tips, expertise, and industry insight, at your fingertips.

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Wedding Planning 101: How to Choose a Service Package

With so many details, decisions, and logistics to manage, it’s no wonder many couples turn to professionals for guidance and support.

Knowing at the start of your wedding planning journey what is most important to you, along with your estimated guest count and target budget, will influence and help to identify the kind of planning service that’s best for you!

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Wedding Planning Tips: Common Wedding Terms Explained

You're knee-deep in wedding planning mode, diving into contracts, sifting through vendors, and reading all the little details. Suddenly, you stumble upon jargon that makes you pause and go, "Wait, what's the deal with this?"

We’re here to break it all down and guide you with explanations of the most commonly unknown terms + phrases you’ll likely encounter when wedding planning…because when it comes to planning your wedding, no question is a stupid one, so let’s get you started on the right foot!

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How to Choose the Right Vendors for Your Wedding Day

Choosing vendors for your wedding day might seem - at first - like an easy undertaking when you’re just starting out on your planning journey, but rest assured it’s a bit more complicated than that. The vendors you choose can make OR break not only your wedding day, but your entire experience leading up to it, potentially causing stress when they should be helping to alleviate it amongst the hundreds of tasks on your list.

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“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.”

- Georgio Armani