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Dear September Events
DeAnne Stewart
ProudYES PreferredWedding Planner Verified by ProudYES

Dear September Events

Owned by DeAnne Stewart she/her

Design-centered wedding planning where every couple feels safe, valued, and celebrated.

New York City & Tri-State AreaIn business since 2020Queer-owned & operated

About

Every wedding should feel like coming home

Dear September is a full-service planning studio rooted in design and storytelling. From our first call to the last dance, my couples feel safe, heard, and looked after while I quietly handle the details so they can stay present for their day. We build weddings that feel unmistakably like the couple — considered, warm, and a little bit magic — from the first inquiry to the final dance.

As a queer woman, I know the difference between being tolerated and being celebrated. I build a space where LGBTQ+ and multicultural couples feel genuinely valued and celebrated, never just tolerated. Couples who spend their money with vendors should never feel like they are simply being accepted — they should feel appreciated and seen.

5.0

2 couples

1

community vouches

440

trust score

How I Work

We start with a relaxed discovery call to understand your story and your people.

From there I build a tailored plan, curate a vetted vendor team, and run point on every detail so you can actually enjoy your engagement.

Featured Weddings

Danielle and Sarah's Celebration

NYC · October 2024

Danielle and Sarah's Celebration

An intimate rooftop ceremony and celebration.

Quilla and Maria's Wedding

Dominican Republic · December 2024

Quilla and Maria's Wedding

A Dominican Republic Destination Wedding

Victoria and Mike's Unique Ceremony

NYC · September 2024

Victoria and Mike's Unique Ceremony

A bold and fun celebration of love.

Selected Moments

What I Offer

  • Full-service planning
  • Partial planning
  • Day-of coordination
  • Design & styling
  • Vendor curation
  • Budget management

Vendor Network

My Trusted Partners

60+ inclusive vendors across the Tri-State area

Categories in my network

PhotographersVideographersFloristsCaterersOfficiantsDJs & BandsHair & MakeupBakers

Every partner in my network has been personally vetted for how they treat queer couples.

Ceremonies I Have Planned

Two BridesTwo GroomsNon-binary PartnersInterfaithMulticulturalDestination

Ceremony types

InterfaithMulticulturalElopementMicro-wedding

Familiar with marriage-equality logistics, name-change paperwork and destination wedding documentation.

What Couples Say

DeAnne is the absolute best!! She helped us plan our dream wedding and we are so grateful for her! From start to finish, we truly enjoyed working with DeAnne and her team. DeAnne is so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and will really take the time to understand your vision and bring it to life. She is detail-oriented, organized, calm, and supportive. She always made us feel empowered when making decisions, while also offering her professional opinions and expertise. DeAnne helped us do it all: finding the venue, selecting photographer/videographer, selecting a florist, making meal selections, picking our glasses, plates, silverware, stationary, trying our signature drinks, and so much more! One of the things we appreciated most was how she made the process so fun and enjoyable. We truly loved everything about our wedding planning journey. DeAnne was always available to us and promptly responded to all of our questions and concerns. We know she was working with other clients, but honestly it never felt that way. We always felt like a top priority! The day of our wedding was so magical and perfect, and none of that would have been possible without DeAnne and her team. Beyond being an incredible planner, she truly felt like a friend and cheerleader every step of the way, and we couldn’t imagine doing it without her!

Quilla and Maria

Brooklyn, NY · October 2024 Verified LGBTQ+ couple

The most organized, warm, and thoughtful planner we could have asked for.

Sam & Noor

Manhattan, NY · June 2024 Verified LGBTQ+ couple

Who Stands Behind Them

Sarah & Mei, Luna & Bloom Photography

Sarah & Mei, Luna & Bloom Photography

Photographer · NYC · ProudYES Preferred

DeAnne is the planner every photographer hopes to work with — organized, kind, and fiercely protective of her couples.

Collaborated on: The Okonkwo-Reyes wedding, October 2024

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The live version of ProudYES is currently under development. Some features and links may not be functional in this preview. Thank you for your understanding!