Frequently Asked Questions
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Eastman Events, LLC is a full-service event planning and design studio located in Holmdel, New Jersey, led by CEO and lead event planner, Caitlin Eastman.
Our style embraces quality, simplicity and originality. We specialize in experiences where luxury meets al fresco charm, combined with thoughtfully curated details that are tailored to each couple. We love refined table scapes, creating memories, and approachable yet elegant parties.
Below are a few of the most common questions we hear, but we’re an open book. Feel free to connect with us and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions.
1. How long have you been planning weddings?
I earn my degree in Hospitality Management in 2011 and started my career in working in a luxury 5 Star, 5 Diamond resort.
I spent the next 11 years learning everything I could about event planning. I worked in venue management, catering, and floral design. I also spent time planning corporate events, educational conferences and trade shows. I learned a lot, but the thing I loved most and always came back to was weddings.
In 2022, I quit my day job planning conferences and opened my own full time wedding planning studio, Eastman Events. I am so excited to plan your wedding!
2. How many hours are you on site for our wedding day?
We offer an unlimited number of hours on your big day. We will be one of the first vendors to arrive and will make sure every detail is handled through the end of the evening. You're covered no matter how your day pans out.
3. Are you insured to work at my venue?
Yes! We carry $2 million in general liability insurance which covers us to work in any venue.
4. Why should I hire a wedding planner?
The two main reasons our clients tell us they choose to hire a wedding planner are: time and confidence. There are hundreds of decisions to make, lots of vendors to meet and manage. Our clients value their time and want to make sure it’s used wisely so they can enjoy the planning process.
5. What pricing model do you use for your packages?
Check out this blog to get the details of our pricing model for each service we offer: https://www.eastmanevents.com/blog/wedding-planning-for-nj-nyc-and-the-northeast
6. Do you have a required minimum budget that you’ll work with?
We don't have a minimum financial investment requirement, but for your reference it's helpful for us to share the average range of our clients. By sharing this information, you'll get a better understanding of the investments made by other clients and the level of quality and detail that goes into our events. On average, our clients spend between $700 to $950 per guest, with some spending up to $1,000 or more per guest, especially for weddings at a private residence.
7. What services do you offer?
Services range from comprehensive event planning and design to event management and virtual planning sessions. We can walk you through what would be the best fit for your particular needs and will gladly tailor a package to suit you perfectly.
Check out this blog post for more details on each of our service: https://www.eastmanevents.com/blog/wedding-planning-for-nj-nyc-and-the-northeast
8. Can we hire you as soon as we get engaged or should we wait?
We recommend booking our Signature Full Service Experience or Full Service Planning packages as soon as you get engaged. Dates are booked well in advance so the sooner we begin planning, the better!
If you are interested in Wedding Management, we recommend booking approximately 6 months out from your wedding date.
Hourly Consultation Services can be booked at anytime.
9. What areas do you serve?
Eastman Events, LLC is based in Holmdel, New Jersey. We serve couples throughout the Tri-State area and New England.
10. How do I book a date with you?
Please fill out the contact form on our website.
You don't have to wait for us to schedule your free, no obligation consultation though, you can book a time on our calendar here. Most consultations take 30-60 minutes.
11. Why do I need a wedding planner if the venue already has a coordinator included in our package?
The easiest answer to this is that a venue coordinator is paid by the venue and therefore reports to them and has their interests in mind first, although they of course want your day to be fabulous. A wedding planner is hired by you to support you on your wedding day and puts your interests first.
A wedding planner will help you build the perfect vendor team that is curated especially for you, not just people who have been to the venue before. Wedding planners review vendor contracts, build out custom design plans, personalized floor plans and detailed timeline frameworks. The attention to detail that a wedding planner provides is so much more personalized and in depth than a venue coordinator.
We actually love when a venue has a coordinator. A great team is built when you have both a venue coordinator and a wedding planner. We work together closely to make sure you get the best experience at the venue and all of the pieces come together with every vendor.
We look forward to meeting you to make sure we are a good fit and that we can meet your needs.