RAQUEL CHAVEZ
Owner / Founder

she/her

Hi there! I'm Raquel, a native New Yorker in the wedding & event industry with hundreds of weddings & counting under my belt and almost 10 years in. I have a psychology degree and an extensive project management & logistics background (all of which have helped my couples!).  My true passion for all things wedding related along with my professional background have served to bring my wedding planning and coordination expertise to my clients.

 I've traveled all of NYC, and the surrounding regions, planning & coordinating weddings in every event space there is- from raw spaces, to rooftop venues, NYC Landmarks, high end hotels, and private residences.  

I pour my heart into every wedding I plan and ensure that every detail is executed with professionalism and to our client’s vision.  Between my close relationships with vendors & venues  in the New York City wedding industry, my passion for anything wedding related, and my love for my beloved NYC, I have the knowledge and experience to bring to you the best there is! 

Our entire team has a hospitality background AND are just as passionate with weddings as I am. Our JSY team are who you want on your wedding day handling all the behind the scenes so you can relax and JUST SAY YES!

When I’m not wedding planning, I’m spending family time with my partner, Ola, my step daughter Eden and our cat Xixa. We love ‘exploring’ our beloved NYC, eating our way through Brooklyn and traveling to warmer tropical climates. My hobbies include running 5K’s, listening to 90’s hip hop and neo-soul (Sade & Maxwell are my fave), collecting micro shells, spending time with my niece and nephews (the curly hair crew), bargain shopping with my best friend- my mami and thanking God that I get to do what I love! #blessed

WHERE YOU’VE SEEN US

  • ONE HOTEL

    26 BRIDGE *

    501 UNION*

    74 WYTHE *

    BACCHUS

    BISON & BOURBON

    BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN*

    BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

    BROOKLYN GRANGE*

    BROOKLYN WINERY

    DOBBIN ST.

    DUMBO LOFT *

    FANDI MATA

    GREENPOINT LOFT *

    JANE’S CAROUSEL

    LIBERTY WAREHOUSE

    LITTLEFIELD

    MAISON MAY

    MOXY WILLIAMSBURG*

    MY MOON

    NATIONAL SAWDUST

    PROSPECT PARK PICNIC HOUSE

    PROSPECT PARK BOATHOUSE *

    RULE OF THIRDS *

    SHELLS LOFT NOW HAMILTON LOFT*

    SMACK MELLON

    STRONG ROPE BREWERY

    THE ANNEX

    THE BOX HOUSE HOTEL

    THE GREEN BUILDING

    THE INVISIBLE DOG

    THE RIVER CAFE

    THE W LOFT *

    THE WILLIAM VALE

    *preferred vendors

  • THE APOLLO, HARLEM

    CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE

    CHURCH OF ST. IGNATIUS

    GLASSHOUSES

    GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL

    BOWERY HOTEL

    MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NY

    PUBLIC HOTEL *

    ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

    TERRACE ON THE PARK

    THE CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE

    THE CONRAD DOWNTOWN HOTEL

    THE FACULTY HOUSE OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

    THE LIGHTHOUSE @ CHELSEA PIERS

    THE MANHATTAN PENTHOUSE

    THE MIDTOWN LOFT & TERRACE

    THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NY

    THE SANCTUARY

    THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB

    THE VICTORIA, HARLEM

    THE WHITBY HOTEL

    WAVE HILL

    *preferred vendors

  • R40

    THE BORDONE *

    THE FOUNDRY

    THE METROPOLITAN BUILDING

    *preferred vendors

  • CALLISTO (HUDSON VALLEY)

    FLOWERFIELDS CELEBRATION

    FRESH MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB

    HILTON PEARL RIVER

    LARKFIELD

    LIBERTY HOUSE

    MANSION AT OYSTER BAY

    MUTTOWNTOWN COUNTRY CLUB

    NORTH RITZ CLUB

    OHEKA CASTLE

    PRIVATE RESIDENCES- HAMPTONS/BK/LI

    SWAN CLUB

    THE ASHFORD ESTATE

    THE BAYVIEW HOUSE/CAPTAIN BILLS

    THE BELVEDERE ESTATE (TARRYTOWN)

    THE CARLTUN

    THE FOX HOLLOW

    THE GARDEN CITY HOTEL (GARDEN CITY)

    THE MANSION AT GLEN COVE *

    THE PALACE AT SOMERSET PARK

    THE PROMISE GARDENS (ADIRONDACKS)*

    THE WATERMILL

    THE WESTBURY MANOR

    WAVE HILL

    *preferred vendors

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