Jill Gordon Celebrate

Jill Gordon Celebrate is an East Hampton planning firm that has run weddings on the East End since 1995. Jill Gordon moved to East Hampton year round in 1993, after working in New York City catering.

How they work

Two wedding services are listed. Full Service Planning & Design has no set limit on time together, with the firm leading the planning and guiding design and vendor choices. Partial Planning is for couples who want to drive the planning themselves. It starts with a brainstorming meeting, adds planning tools, vendor referrals and monthly check-ins, and the firm manages the event from six weeks out to the wedding day. Venue search is also offered. Checklists, guest lists, layouts, budgets and design boards sit in an online portal. The site says most of its weddings are tented, and for outdoor events the team plans for three weather scenarios, from ideal conditions to severe weather. Weekend events, such as a Friday welcome gathering and a Sunday brunch, and guest transport planning are part of the offer.

Who it suits

Couples planning a tented wedding at a private home or club between Southampton and Montauk who want a team that has worked the East End for three decades. The stated style is casual elegance rather than formal spectacle. It is less suited to couples who want only day-of coordination, which is not listed as a separate service, or who want a set price before the first call.

Good to know

• No prices are published. Couples send their details and receive a custom proposal.
• Portfolio weddings are titled in Montauk, Amagansett, Southampton, Bridgehampton and Mecox.
• The firm also plans other events, including clambakes, poolside dinners and Mitzvahs.