Gilmore Signature Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 2

About Gilmore Signature Events

Gilmore Signature Events

Chief Curator of Love Stories

At Gilmore Signature Events, we're not just wedding planners but seasoned choreographers of love stories. With over 25 years of experience, we've worn countless hats, each adding a layer of expertise to our craft. Our commitment to perfection and creativity, with unparalleled industry knowledge, could only be gained from years of creating magical memories, which makes us your trusted partner in turning your wedding dreams into reality. Let us curate your love story, with every detail meticulously designed to create a sophisticated and unforgettable event. Choose Gilmore Signature Events because your love deserves a signature touch.

For engaged couples feeling overwhelmed with wedding planning, Gilmore Signature Events offers a guiding hand and unrivaled expertise. Unlike other wedding planners in the area, we bring over 25 years of award-winning experience to craft flawlessly executed weddings. Our discreet problem-solving expertise, honed through 42 years of teaching experience, ensures seamless events, even in the face of unexpected challenges. Trust us to handle every detail behind the scenes, leaving you with an unforgettable, stress-free wedding experience that leaves a treasured impression on you and your guests.

In three words: Calm, Flexible, Innovative

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	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description	We offer our "Full Wedding Planning and Coordination" service for your wedding from start to finish. We help you create a personalized wedding celebration that expresses your uniqueness while blending the traditions you cherish. Our goal is to reflect you, your personalities, and your style while fusing your traditions with fresh ideas and exceptional design.	This package is customized to meet your needs while also taking a lot of the stress off your shoulders. You have a few of your needed services selected. The process has become overwhelming. If you need someone to step in and pick up where you left off, this is the option for you. Let us focus on the remaining details. Then, we can discuss what new potential options and services best fit your style and vision.	Our “Day of the Ceremony” service starts four (4) weeks before you walk down the aisle. Included are two one-hour consultations so that we can get a detailed overview of your wedding day vision. We create and distribute two types of “Wedding Day Schedules” for vendors and for family, based on your wedding vision. And YES! We are there for your rehearsal and for your wedding day, focused on the details while you focus on each other.
Planning begins			1 Month out
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Rentals & Linens
Wedding Favors & Accessories
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Invites & Stationery
Accommodation Coordination
Venue Visits
Transportation Coordination
Pricing	Starts at $8,000	Starts at $3,000	Starts at $1,750

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A Beautiful Chuppah and a Seamless Experience
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•Anna and M.•Sep 16
We had such a wonderful experience working with Geoffrey for our chuppah. He was incredibly communicative and easy to work with throughout the entire process, which made everything feel stress-free. On the day of, he was so kind and professional, coordinating seamlessly with our florist to make sure everything came together beautifully. The chuppah itself was absolutely perfect — exactly what we envisioned and more. We are so grateful for Geoffrey’s care and expertise and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful and reliable vendor.
Response from vendor•Sep 18, 2025
Your selection of the wedding ceremony site was exquisite! I enjoyed working with you, meeting your family, and your wonderful officiant/brother. It was my humble pleasure to be a part of your wedding day celebration in this way. I wish you much happiness together in your future.
Gilmore Signature Events Chuppah Rental
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•Barry B.•Sep 9
We already were committed to our other vendors but found Geoffrey Gilmores’ business for this rental. Despite only utilizing a small portion of the services he can provide, he was incredibly friendly, helpful, considerate and worked beautifully with our florist and day of event coordinator. He stayed for the entire Ceremony, even handed out small fans we had provided ( outdoor Summer ceremony ) as guests arrived. We did a Unity Knot Tying with two pieces of rope and he fashioned them into a heart shape on the ceremony table he had provided. Not only did he provide the Chuppah, but so much more and was just a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him for all the services he can provide
Response from vendor•Sep 12, 2025
Thank you, Barry, for your kind words. I enjoyed working with you and being a part of your wedding celebration. You are wonderful people! I wish you both much happiness!
Made our final month of so smooth!
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•Madeline M.•Jun 26, 2025
Highly recommend Geoffrey as a day-of coordinator. The weekly meetings in the month leading up to our wedding made such a difference in keeping me & my husband feeling grounded in all the small last minute tasks/details. He seamlessly helped us navigate unexpected rain the morning of our event, kept us on schedule all day long and was an overall wonderful vendor-partner. His efforts kept so much stress off our shoulders that day and allowed us to focus on our families, each other, and living in special little moments.
Response from vendor•Jun 28, 2025
Wow! Thank you! Your words are very kind! I enjoyed watching you both enjoy every moment that day! That alone made me feel happy that you were truly experiencing the celebration of your marriage rain or shine. You were wonderful to work with. I wish you much happiness in the years to come. Thank you again for your thoughtful and kind review.
Best choice we made!
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•Sarah D.•Jun 10, 2025
We are a mixed-faith/background couple who wanted to blend traditions for our wedding. We wanted things to be semi-casual and mostly "DIY", but there were a few things we knew we would need help to do: one of those included renting a chuppah for the wedding! Geoffrey made everything simple for us, and made an absolutely beautiful setup. We did not realize when we rented the chuppah that he also did wedding planning generally--which may be a good thing, since he was so wonderful and helpful, we might have just had him do everything, instead of the DIY wedding we had wanted to plan!! He showed up early and did a beautiful job setting up. He also helped my now-husband through his morning-of jitters and gave him a very kind pep-talk when he saw the groom taking a break--it was definitely appreciated. Geoffrey was kind and helpful, despite not being obligated in any way to take a personal interest in us and our preparedness. Every interaction with Geoffrey showed that level of goodness and more! He delayed breaking down and carting off the chuppah because he (correctly) assessed that it would be nicer for the photos we were starting to take for the chuppah to be there still. We offered to hold off for a bit for him to do what he needed, in case he had to rush out for another event, and he just so kindly and graciously told us not to worry about that, and that it was once in a lifetime for our wedding, so he was glad to help us get beautiful pictures by waiting to break things down. It was very kind...and it did make the pictures much more beautiful! What I didn't want to burden Geoffrey with, at the time, was that my health has been failing lately--with very unfortunate timing, given quick decline within 2-3 months of the wedding. The ceremony and (some of the) pictures were the full duration of my ability to stand, and we had a wheelchair for me for the reception, because we knew I would no longer be able to remain standing. He has never known it, but his kindness and generosity not only gave me beautiful pictures...it made a difference in the pictures I was able to take at all. The pictures with guests were seated for that reason, and got to still have a lovely background and the chuppah, decked with flowers and lovely drapery, in the background--even though my husband and I were sitting still, with the guests posing behind or around us. It seemed too awkward to go into the explanations at the time...but it just meant so very, very much to me that he was so kind, and encouraging, and helped me to have something really lovely and wonderful back, after I was struggling to be okay with having had to change a lot of our original plans due to my health problems and weakness. I couldn't find somewhere on his company website to post reviews, so I'm putting it here--and on whatever sites I can find him listed. I recommend him without reservations to anyone and everyone who wants heartfelt assistance, without compromising meticulous detail, excellence, and professionalism. Thank you, Geoffrey. Your kindness was such a highlight for both of us on what is always a very exciting and wonderful--but still often also a very stressful!!--special day. We will always remember your friendliness, kindness, and generosity fondly, and we appreciate how much our wedding and memories benefitted from having you involved. What a stroke of luck and blessings, that your company came up when we were looking for rentals!! We are so very, very grateful!
Response from vendor•Jun 11, 2025
Dear Andrew and Sarah, I thoroughly enjoyed working for you. Your wedding expressed your love and commitment for each other. Although I didn't know about the health circumstances you are facing, I could see the radiance of the joy you felt committing your love and being to each other. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of such a beautiful day! Geoffrey

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At Gilmore Signature Events, you will always work with me, Geoffrey Gilmore, in planning your wedding. As we plan your wedding, we will determine together if one or more of my assistants will be present to provide additional services. Before your special day(s) arrive, you will know who from our team, in addition to me, will be there and what they will be doing.

I work closely with you to understand your vision, preferences, and priorities. I ask a lot of questions and then listen closely. It is important that I hear what you are saying and how you are expressing your vision. Communication is crucial throughout the process. Through detailed consultations, mood boards, and regular updates, I ensure your dream event is realized just as you imagined it.

I begin with a detailed consultation to understand your style, guest count, and budget. I then present a curated list of venues that match your criteria and accompany you on site visits to ensure the perfect choice. I aim to find a venue that meets all your requirements without overwhelming options.

“It’s great that you’re planning ahead! Ideally, you should start booking your key vendors—like the venue, photographer, and caterer—around 12 to 18 months before your wedding. Popular dates and highly sought-after vendors can book up quickly, so the earlier you start, the more choices you’ll have.”

In general, costs can vary widely based on your location, the size of your wedding, and the level of service you’re looking for. On average, you might expect to spend about $70 to $150 per person for catering, $2,000 to $5,000 for a photographer, and $1,000 to $3,000 for entertainment. It’s important to get detailed quotes from vendors and factor in any additional costs, like tax, gratuities, or travel fees.”

When meeting with vendors, ask about their experience, availability, and pricing. It’s also important to inquire about their approach to problem-solving, as well as any additional fees or requirements. For photographers, ask to see full galleries of previous weddings. For caterers, request a tasting session. The goal is to ensure their style and services align with your vision.

1. We believe that each person deserves to freely pursue happiness and to celebrate life joyfully while contributing their best gifts to benefit others, themselves, and the world around them. 2. We believe each person has a voice that should be heard and acknowledged. 3. We believe each person's traditions reflect the essence of their humanity and joy. 4. We believe in the power of truth and love, which are the keystones of all we do.

Yes, I do. For example, I coordinated and designed a summer garden-themed celebration for a recent baby baptism. After the baptismal rite, guests could mingle outside on the floral-festooned patio, complete with custom-decorated patio umbrellas, custom linens, and an expansive photographic display of the newly baptized little one. The guests enjoyed a festive outdoor cultural luncheon with an abundant gourmet dessert table. The day was filled with interactive lawn games, cultural dancing, songs, and a personalized photo backdrop. The results: a memorable and intimate celebration for the parents, family, and guests.

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