{
 "path": "/vendors/smiling-through-chaos/",
 "title": "Smiling Through Chaos prices: from $3,500. Event planner in New York, how to book",
 "updated": "2026-11-13",
 "name": "Smiling Through Chaos",
 "url": "https://index.therunup.ai/vendors/smiling-through-chaos/",
 "website": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/",
 "category": "planners",
 "areas": [
  "central-jersey",
  "north-jersey"
 ],
 "price_from_usd": 3500.0,
 "score": 45,
 "runs_on_the_runup": false,
 "checked": "2026-11-13",
 "facts": {
  "areas_served": {
   "value": [
    "New York",
    "New Jersey",
    "Pennsylvania"
   ],
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/corporate-holidayevents",
   "quote": "We also travel for large events and weddings.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "contact_methods": {
   "value": [
    "phone",
    "email",
    "form"
   ],
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/corporate-holidayevents",
   "quote": "Email: [email]",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "deposit": {
   "value": "Payment in full, or a 50% retainer with monthly payments for the balance plus a $500 administrative fee.",
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "If payment in full is unable to be provided, another option is offered: 50% retainer with monthly payments splitting out the balance; a $500 administrative fee will be added into the monthly payments.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "does_private_events": {
   "value": true,
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/",
   "quote": "From unforgettable weddings to the coolest mitzvahs to over-the-top milestone events and parties, if you want to wow your guests, you book Smiling Through Chaos.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "event_types": {
   "value": [
    "weddings",
    "bar-bat-mitzvahs",
    "birthdays",
    "showers",
    "corporate",
    "other-private"
   ],
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "Smiling Through Chaos can plan your memorable baby and bridal showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays and milestones, anniversary parties, retirements, and surprise parties.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "fee_model": {
   "value": "Full wedding planning is 15% of the total wedding budget; large events 10% of budget; partial and smaller events from flat starting fees.",
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "Your investment with Smiling Through Chaos for Full Planning is 15% of your total budget for your big day.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "minimum_spend": {
   "value": {
    "amount": 125000,
    "per": "event",
    "note": "minimum total wedding investment (overall wedding budget), $175,000 for Manhattan"
   },
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/weddings",
   "quote": "Total wedding investment begins at $125,000 minimum {$175,000 for Manhattan}",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "planner_type": {
   "value": "full-service planner",
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/",
   "quote": "A focus on full service wedding and event planning so you can focus on yourself and your relationships knowing everything is being taken care of for you",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "planning_tiers": {
   "value": [
    "full",
    "partial",
    "day-of"
   ],
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "We also offer Month-of Coordination if our schedule allows for it. This begins at $3500 + travel.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "quote_request_form": {
   "value": true,
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/mitzvahs",
   "quote": "Let’s create an unforgettable celebration together. Fill out the form below to get started.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "services": {
   "value": [
    "full service wedding planning",
    "partial planning",
    "month-of coordination",
    "full service event planning",
    "event design and decor",
    "wellness and fashion styling for clients"
   ],
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "wedding planning Services Offered - detailed pricing is below:",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  },
  "starting_price": {
   "value": {
    "amount": 3500,
    "per": "event",
    "note": "Month-of Coordination for a wedding, plus travel, offered if schedule allows; Partial Planning begins at $10k; Full Planning is 15% of total wedding budget"
   },
   "source": "https://www.smilingthroughchaos.com/investment",
   "quote": "We also offer Month-of Coordination if our schedule allows for it. This begins at $3500 + travel.",
   "checked": "2026-11-13"
  }
 }
}