A Gracious Event

More than your average wedding and event planner in the Albany, Upstate New York area.

A Gracious Event is an all inclusive wedding and event center fullfilling all of your special occasion needs, including planning, designing and orchestrating.  

We invite you to visit our unique wedding center where you can relax and seek inspiration in our bridal library, try on beautiful selections of wedding gowns by Dessy and our exclusive line of Kelly Faetanini's as well as the fun and chic Dessy attendant gowns.  Browse our elegant and fun array of wedding invitations for the perfect introduction to your wedding experience.

The Greatest Challenge for Wedding Planners :

Educating couples on how accredited and professional wedding planners will help keep the wedding planning fun and an enjoyable experience .  We are the match.com  for couples to their perfect wedding professionals.  Not  adding to your  budget but keeping  you on budget and the day of your wedding- We are there to be sure family and friends are enjoying the experience and that the two of you are focusing on each other not the details.

Weddings and Events have been my full time passion for over twenty years, not a part time effort.   Let our team create the perfect custom package to meet your needs, vision and budget.

Call or email now for your complimentary consultation.

Laurie Beckmann, MWV™, ABC™

One of less than a dozen Master Wedding Vendors with the Association of Bridal Consultants, Accredited Bridal Consultant and also teaching Wedding and Event Planning.

Certified Sandals Consultant & Weddingmoon Specialist