Paula Smith / Your Event
About Paula Smith / Your Event
Your Event is a wedding planning and event design company based in Millerton, New York, run by Paula Smith. Paula came to event planning from a 25-year career in graphic and package design, working in art direction and project management for clients in gourmet food, home furnishings, and cosmetics. That background in design and production management translates directly to wedding planning — both jobs are about coordinating multiple vendors, managing timelines, and making sure the final product looks the way it’s supposed to.
Your Event offers full planning, partial planning, and month-of coordination. The full planning service covers everything from vendor recommendations and contract review to table layouts, event diagrams, design plans, and complete day-of management. Partial planning gives couples more support than day-of coordination without the full planning price tag.
Paula is based in Millerton, which puts her in the northeastern corner of Dutchess County. Her service area covers the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Connecticut, and the Berkshires. That geographic range means she works across a variety of venue types — from rustic barns to country estates to more contemporary spaces.
The company has 97 reviews on WeddingWire with consistent praise for Paula’s vendor knowledge, her calm demeanor under pressure, and her attention to detail. Multiple reviews highlight her ability to handle unexpected problems without the couple knowing anything went wrong.
For couples planning a wedding at a Hudson Valley wedding venue or Catskills wedding venue in the Dutchess County or northern Hudson Valley area, Paula’s proximity and local vendor network are practical advantages. She knows the properties and the people who work at them.
Contact & Details
- Website: yourevent.us
- Service Area: Hudson Valley, Catskills, Dutchess County, Connecticut, Berkshires
- Based in: Millerton, New York
Services Offered
- Full Wedding Planning
- Partial Planning
- Day-of Coordination
- Vendor Referrals
- Timeline Management
- Rehearsal Coordination
- Budget Management
- Design/Styling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between full planning and month-of coordination with Your Event?
Full planning covers everything from vendor selection and contract review through day-of management. Month-of coordination picks up in the final weeks — Paula reviews your existing vendor contracts, builds a timeline, runs the rehearsal, and manages the wedding day. The right choice depends on how much of the planning you’ve already handled on your own.
Where does Your Event primarily work?
Paula is based in Millerton, NY and serves the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Connecticut, and Berkshires. Her location in northern Dutchess County makes her particularly accessible for venues in that corridor.
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 Paula Smith / Your Event and other recommended vendors in the region.