Givone Home
I had the good fortune to meet Lydia in early 2017, just as I was transforming my residence into an event venue. Call it fate, but I can say unequivocally that her wisdom, experience, grace under pressure, resourcefulness, tireless work ethic, and unbelievable attention to detail transformed what was a little-known location with some potential into one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Catskills. What sets Lydia apart, at least in my experience, is the selflessness with which she approaches each and every project, regardless of budget; she truly puts her clients first, and prizes their success and satisfaction above all else. I am so grateful for all that she brought to the table, and would consider anyone employing her services to be in the most competent of hands
Tom Givone
Floating Farmhouse
Great Clips Chairman, Raymond Barton
Dear Lydia,
*Thursday Welcome Reception $XXX
*Friday Welcome Dinner $XXX
*Saturday Dinner Reception $XXX
*Sunday Brunch $XXX
*Four Flawless Events - PRICELESS
250 Happy Guests
As people left Sunday morning they could not say enough about what a great weekend they had. They felt welcomed, comfortable, and enjoyed every minute.
We are mid-westerners; many of our guests had never been to NYC. It was intimidating to say the least. When I pulled up in front of the mid-town hotel for the first time I said to myself: 'This will never work - disaster in the making. How will we ever move 250 people to all of the events in the city?' You assured me it would work. That brought me down from a 15 to an 11 on the 1-10 nervous scale. But it all worked flawlessly!! Great job!! The events were amazing!! The venues selected were perfect and transformed into wonderful, intimate gathering spaces that left everyone breathless! The food and wine could not have been better. You thought of every detail!
You took all the stress out of the weekend and allowed us to relax and enjoy one of the most important and memorable weekends of our lives. Thank you!!
Raymond L. Barton
SPCA Westchester
Lydia,We have been pouring over lists of donors and guests and those we didn’t get to see and all the many people who made the evening a wonderful success.Your years of experience and talent, combined with passion for our mission, were available in abundance throughout the process of creating the 2022 gala.There was no detail overlooked, from table linens, to the perfect lighting, elegant florals, your grace with the endless room rearrangements, the table placements, the heaters, the stage, dancefloor, the wonderful food, plenty of cocktails, the massaging of the timeline, the preparation by all vendors who flowed efficiently and unobtrusively, the flow of traffic, the coat check, the music and timing, I really could go on and on. You skippered the ship and always kept us on point, focused and organized.
A silk purse out of a sow’s ear- an incredibly magical evening in what was, and is again, a parking lot…. Well that is beyond amazing. Your vision buoyed us along and beautifully set the stage for the overwhelming response to our efforts.
On behalf of the board of directors, all the staff and all the guests ( and all the critters…), thank you, thank you, thank you.
With great admiration, SPCA Westchester Board
On behalf of the board of directors, all the staff and all the guests ( and all the critters…), thank you, thank you, thank you.
With great admiration, SPCA Westchester Board
Auberge Resorts CEO, Craig Reid
Lydia,We have received numerous compliments and are delighted with how everything went. Thank you for all your help, be it finding the homes, coordinating the vendors, and or keeping us on track. Your knowledge of how to do business at these venues was critical. I am also so grateful that the weather obliged.We are in England preparing for an event tomorrow and I am in charge of the reception!! Fresh English strawberries and cream for dessert.All the best,
Craig
McKinsey & Company
Lydia immediately changed our approach to events, bringing a distinctive air of professionalism, flair for the big occasion and an impressive eye for detail. In particular she was able to guide a large team to host our annual all-staff event - securing a venue at short notice, setting the agenda, securing speakers and directing operations. With her many years of experience we immediately felt confident in Lydia's abilities and reassured we didn't have to learn by making mistakes. Even more impressive was her ability to orchestrate colleagues of different tenures and experience levels in a truly collaborative way.
M. Higginson
Partner
Google Chief of Staff (DC), Mary deBree
In working with Lydia you are not choosing a just an event planner, you are choosing a partner who is by your side every step of the way.
She is kind, patient and understanding during the most difficult decisions and high stress. She has phenomenal taste and her relationships with vendors and venues is unmatched. She walks you through the process not as a business but as a friend. And she fights for you when you need it most, often going the extra mile because it’s who she is. She responds to the personal touches and your vision making them happen. She listens to you and responds in kind. She is also a calming voice when the unexpected happens. Vendors respect her and work hard for her which all benefits you. Our food, music, florals, etc. were all that much better because of her recommendations and the team she helped assemble.
And her execution was flawless. We were beyond lucky to have met her, and anyone who works with her we know will feel the same.
M. deBree