Elite Wedding Planning
About Elite Wedding Planning
Elite Wedding Planning, also known as Christofora Events, is run by Angela Christoforo out of Saugerties, New York. Angela started the business in 2012 after a career pivot from 18 years as a paralegal. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and got certified in wedding design before launching the company.
That career path is worth noting because it informs her approach. The paralegal background means she’s comfortable with contracts, timelines, and the kind of detailed documentation that keeps complex projects organized. The design certification adds a creative layer that pure logistics planners sometimes lack.
Elite Wedding Planning offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. The full planning service covers vendor recommendations, vendor meetings and tastings, table layouts, event space diagrams, contract review, rehearsal coordination, and complete wedding day management. The design component includes developing a visual plan for the event that ties all the elements together.
Angela’s service area covers the Hudson Valley, Catskills, New England, and destinations worldwide. Being based in Saugerties puts her between the Hudson Valley and Catskills markets, which means she’s well-positioned for venues in both regions. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and Carats & Cake.
With 57 reviews on WeddingWire and press coverage in major publications, Elite Wedding Planning has built a solid reputation in the Hudson Valley market since 2012. For couples planning at a Hudson Valley wedding venue or Catskills wedding venue who want a planner with both the organizational rigor and the design sense to handle the full scope, Angela’s background delivers on both fronts.
Contact & Details
- Website: elitewedevents.com
- Instagram: @eliteweddingplanning
- Email: angela@elitewedevents.com
- Phone: 845-430-6394
- Service Area: Hudson Valley, Catskills, New England, destinations worldwide
- Based in: Saugerties, New York
Services Offered
- Full Wedding Planning
- Partial Planning
- Day-of Coordination
- Wedding Design
- Vendor Referrals
- Timeline Management
- Rehearsal Coordination
- Budget Management
- Contract Review
Real Weddings with Elite Wedding Planning
I’ve worked alongside Elite Wedding Planning at Old Mill, Timber Lake Camp. Browse the full gallery of Hudson Valley wedding venues I photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in Elite Wedding Planning's full planning service?
Full planning covers everything from vendor recommendations and tastings to contract review, table layouts, design plans, rehearsal coordination, and complete day-of management. Angela handles the logistics and the design as an integrated service.
Where is Elite Wedding Planning based?
Angela is based in Saugerties, New York, between the Hudson Valley and Catskills. She primarily serves both regions plus New England, and takes on destination weddings as well.
What is the difference between a wedding planner and a day-of coordinator?
A full planner helps with everything from venue selection and vendor hiring to design and budget management, starting months before the wedding. A day-of coordinator takes over the timeline and logistics for the actual wedding day and usually comes on 4-6 weeks before to review details. Partial planning falls in between.
How far in advance should I hire a wedding planner?
For full planning, hire 12-18 months before the wedding. For partial planning, 9-12 months. For day-of coordination, 4-6 months minimum, though earlier is better since popular coordinators book out.
Looking for a planner/coordinator for your Hudson Valley wedding? Get in touch — I’m happy to share more about my experience working with Elite Wedding Planning and other recommended vendors in the region.