DPNAK Events


Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 5


About DPNAK Events

Danielle Pasternak

Wedding Planner

Since 2009, Danielle and her team have been helping amazing couples plan weddings they feel proud of and can actually enjoy. They focus on intentional decisions with practical and realistic advice throughout the entire process.

Instead of starting services just a few weeks before your wedding (when things are the MOST stressful), you'll be connected with Danielle as soon as you give the thumbs up to work together. So you have someone who knows the details intimately and cares incredibly about the success of your day.

In three words: Organized, Practical, Supportive

Best of Zola 2024

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Elopement / microweddingFull-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

Wedding Management offers help from the time we start working together, not just a few days or weeks before your wedding.

Planning begins12 Months out12 Months out12 Months out12 Months out
Vendor Management
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Contract Review
Accommodation Coordination
Event Styling & Design
PricingStarts at $4,500Starts at $9,500Starts at $5,500Starts at $4,500

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

11 reviews

  • HB

    Hannah B.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 24, 2026

    Danielle is the BEST.

    I don't know how to put into words just how much Danielle has meant to us over the course of planning our wedding. Another bride said it first, but she's absolutely spot on: "Next to marrying each other, hiring DPNAK was by far the BEST wedding decision we made. I can assuredly say Danielle was worth every penny and then some." We learned of DPNAK from our venue (Bok Building in Philadelphia) as one of the recommended planners to pursue and from our initial inquiry call, it was abundantly clear that we wanted to be in Danielle's hands. She was as calm, cool, collected as can be which is exactly the reassuring presence we all need in the craziness that is wedding planning. Immediately, Danielle demonstrated her breadth of knowledge. Our venue was no easy one - everything is DIY, everything is brought in, you're involved in every step, and there are a lot of decisions to make. Lucky for us, Danielle is a MASTER of the Bok Building. She knew of everything possible and then some to help facilitate all that would go into our very hands-on wedding. But her knowledge does not just stop with the Bok Building... her experience is abundant and she's able to handle any and all wishes and desires. Every step of the way, she'd offer guidance, make suggestions, ask questions, hear our thoughts, and help us feel good about every decision we made. Every month, Danielle would check in with some new items to consider for our to-do list, helping keep us on track and make sure we're completing items without feeling overwhelmed by all the things we'd eventually need to do. We took things one-day-at-a time and Danielle was always happy to answer any and all questions, she's always available via email, and she's there if you need a good push if you're procrastinating or reassurance that things are okay if you feel like your falling behind. Again, she's cool, calm, and collected... exactly what I needed throughout the process. Her communication skills extended past me, my now-husband, and our parents -- she expertly communicated with our vendors throughout the wedding planning process, managed all documentation, planned all the details for the timing of the wedding weekend, and coordinated with our vendors leading up to the weekend to ensure everyone was clear on expectations, arrival times, and day-of steps. In those final weeks leading up to the big day, I was SO grateful that I both didn't need to also personally manage these communications and that Danielle so easily handled all of it. The wedding day itself truly went off without a hitch. It was perfect. Danielle and her team were there every step of the way -- it felt like they were in a million places at once, I have no idea how they did it. All the while, they didn't miss a beat managing vendor arrival, timeline cues, and everything in between while we all were getting hair, makeup, and dressed and the ceremony and reception spaces were getting built up. And more so, despite it being the day all of this has built up to, Danielle and her team STILL remain calm, cool, and collected, as nice as ever, and stepping up even for the unanticipated moments that inevitably arise. It's been one month since my wedding day and I truly have not stopped thinking about Danielle. We knew our wedding day would be special, but it was truly only as seamlessly successful as it was with the help of Danielle and her team. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us. ABSOLUTELY consider DPNAK.

  • MZ

    Makayla & Z.

    Rating: 5
    Jan 8, 2026

    Danielle is THE BEST

    There will never be enough words to express how grateful we are for Danielle and the role she played throughout our entire wedding journey. At one point, we genuinely considered adding her to our vows because of how essential she became to us in the months leading up to the big day. Planning a wedding comes with its fair share of stress and uncertainty, but having someone as experienced, organized, and genuinely caring as Danielle makes all the difference. She is positive, easy to work with, and tremendously proactive in keeping you on track as the big day approaches. Whenever our to‑do list started to feel overwhelming, she was right there with necessary, yet always gentle, nudges, thoughtful guidance, and steadfast support. We are thoroughly missing her weekly emails. From the earliest planning stages to the final moments of our wedding day, Danielle was the driving force ensuring everything unfolded seamlessly. She wasn’t just a coordinator, she was the reason we were able to fully enjoy the experience. She made what could have been stressful feel completely effortless, and we are endlessly thankful for her.

  • E

    Ellen

    Rating: 5
    Nov 21, 2025

    Client

    Danielle and the team at DPNAK Events were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. Danielle is incredible - she is reliable, available, and prompt in her responses. She stayed in constant contact with us throughout the planning process to keep us on track and sent regular reminders to ensure nothing slipped through the cracks. Danielle answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly, making the planning process seamless. Her level of work ethic and attention to detail is truly exceptional. Danielle is so personable and really took the time to get to know us, ensuring our wedding day perfectly reflected our personalities. On the day of, Danielle kept the entire wedding party organized with detailed itineraries and discreetly checked-in with us to make sure we were where we needed to be. In the whirlwind of the event, Danielle's exceptional planning and execution allowed us to fully enjoy our special day. We are beyond grateful for Danielle and the DPNAK team and cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • ED

    Emily D.

    Rating: 5
    Oct 30, 2025

    Best Decision We Made!!!

    From that very first email, Danielle was nothing but incredibly helpful, detailed, and positive throughout our entire wedding planning experience. She truly thinks of EVERYTHING- and makes sure you are as prepared as possible for the big day. She dealt with some high emotions (cue the Alanis lyric, "it's like rain on your wedding day") with the perfect mixture of care and professionalism and everyone (bride, groom, and all our families) agreed that she is a true force. If you are at all on the fence, THIS IS YOUR SIGN to hire Danielle!! You won't regret it for a second.

  • NU

    Natalie U.

    Rating: 5
    Aug 28, 2025

    The Absolute BEST!

    We cannot say enough good things about Danielle and her team. Maybe more telling than anything we could say as clients is the relief we felt from our venue and vendors when they found out Danielle was our planner- her reputation as the best precedes her. She is incredibly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. From our first meeting she quickly grasped our vision and knew what we needed. She would confidently tell us if something was a risky (or bad!) idea for our venue or scale or timeline. With our relatively DIY venue and lots of vendors, her resources (including her software program), recommendations, and connections were invaluable. She was perfectly organized and on top of everything, including all of the smallest details to prevent any disruptions on the big day. She tactfully nudged and brought out the best in all of the parties involved, including our families. She was also emotionally supportive of us as a couple from our initial meeting, and we feel that she had genuine happiness for us and wanted our event to be flawless. We had weather disappointments and Danielle handled the situation with compassion and seamlessly executed our alternative plan. We can honestly say we did not worry about a single thing thanks to Danielle. All of our guests say ours was one of the best weddings we have been to, and I think a lot of that is thanks to Danielle and her team. You will not regret having Danielle on your team for your big day!