Thank you so much for considering Socialite Planning for your party/event! Socialite does it all; from bartending to providing waitstaff to making delicious hors d’oeuvres to planning your entire event!
Socialite Planning has an array of service professionals who are dedicated to making your day seamless!
Victoria, the owner of Socialite Planning, is quickly available to clients to help answer any questions or concerns that they may have relating to their party/event.
I am local to New Milford, CT! However, my team does parties in NY, CT, MA & NJ areas. Socialite does the unimaginable & makes every event perfect without any hassle.
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Overview
Hired 49 times
Background checked
15 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
Services offered
Beverage types
Beer
Liquor / mixed drinks
Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages
Event type
Wedding reception
Birthday party
Special occasion
Cocktail party
Event vibe
Low key / casual
Formal / elegant
Upbeat / lively
Club scene
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Katie S.
Nov 5, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough about Victoria and her amazing team at Socialite Planning. Our wedding would not have been possible without her guidance, support, creativity, and work ethic. She brought our vision to life and was instrumental with problem-solving and adapting on the day of. We got thrown a few curveballs, but Victoria and her team helped manage everything swiftly and helped ease our stress. Aside from her help with organizing and executing our vision, our guests raved about the beautiful and delicious grazing board and wonderful bar service. Of special note for me, when I asked her last minute to swap a signature cocktail for an iced tea bar in memory of my mom, she went above and beyond and made my last minute thought a beautiful tribute. I cannot thank Victoria enough and recommend her with the highest esteem!
Details: 126 - 150 guests • Wedding reception • Low key / casual • Public venue • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Glassware • Coolers • Food service
Bartending
Andrea D.
Jun 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
I used Socialite Planning for my daughters bridal shower. Socialite Planning is worth 1000 stars. From the initiating contact through thumbtrack to the actual event, my daughter and I were extremely pleased with Victoria and her team. My guests raved about the bartending "Classy" set up, drinks were delicious and beautifully displayed. I will definitely use Socialite Planning for all my bartending needs because of the ease of drink selections recommended by Victoria, reasonable price, professionalism, very punctual and most important delivered the service I communicated.
I 1000% recommend Socialite Planning!
Details: 76 - 100 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Private residence • Wine • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Coolers • Disposable cups • Ice • Setup / cleanup
Bartending
Elizabeth H.
Jan 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Choosing Victoria and Victoria Socialite Planning was the best decision we could’ve made for our office holiday party held at our home. During the planning process, Victoria was very responsive. She crafted a delicious specialty cocktail for the event. On the day of the party, she set up the bar beautifully. Her and Gabby took initiative and took care of all hosting responsibilities so I could be a guest at my own party. They efficiently set up, bartended , served all courses of the meal, and cleaned up. They were so friendly and brought an amazing positive energy which made everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. We will hire Victoria Socialite Planning again for all future events as we could not have been more impressed with the service!
Details: Special event / party • Fewer than 50 guests • 2-4 • Pass hors d'oeuvres / serve food • Clear / bus plates • Setup / cleanup • Operate buffet • Wash / stack dishes
Event Help and Wait Staff
Maggin M.
Jul 22, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Victoria is amazing. She is on time, courteous and a sweet person to work with. Everyone loved her. She went above and beyond for our party. Kids even loved getting non-alcoholic drinks from her. She made a customized cocktail menu and always responded to my messages and last minute requests. We highly recommend her services and will definitely being in touch for future parties.
Details: 11 - 25 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Non-alcoholic beverages • Wine • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Disposable cups • Ice • Setup / cleanup • Coolers
Bartending
Justin M.
Dec 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Victoria was terrific — she made the party! She was incredibly responsive and asked if we were interested in a signature drink — we were and it was delicious. She printed out the name of the drink and the ingredients and on a lovely little 8x10 photo and brought a picture frame for it, which was a very nice touch. We took photos of all the booze we already had, and she suggested other drinks she could make. She drove over an hour to our house to our house and stopped at the grocery store to get lemon, limes, coconut water, agave, cranberry and rosemary garnish and other stuff. We just reimbursed her for the cost of the items. She then set everything up and was delightful at the party. All my friends were asking where I found her and one is even planning to use her for one of his parties. Afterward, she cleaned up, which was a big help. She was terrific and would love to use her again.
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Cocktail party • Formal / elegant • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Beer • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups
Bartending
Credentials
Background Check
Victoria Mara
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Customers should know that I am 100% fair on my pricing. I provide the best of the best staff for events therefore, in some cases the pricing could reflect that. However when booking a large event such as a wedding or a 300 person event, discount can be discussed amongst Victoria and the client.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The typical process of working with a new customer is having them reach out to me. I am responsive within at most an hour and I will follow up with a text message to their cell phone Sometimes messages do not go through on thumbtack. I will likely schedule a call even, if it’s five minutes long, to get a gist of what you were looking for in your event. Once the call is completed I’ll be able to give you accurate pricing as to what I can provide for you. If the pricing is approved, then you will be scheduled in SOCIALITE Planning‘s calendar. From then on-it’ll be consistent communication, in regards to anything the client needs or anything that comes up that I have questions on. I try to make the process as easy as possible for the client because we all know that everybody is just a little bit too busy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The education I have that relates to my work is a bachelors in business administration. this education allows me to administer my business on the financial accurately. it also allows me to understand the logistics of owning a company. I have bartender training that has taken place over the course of four years. I have also worked on serving prior to owning my own company for seven years.
