Rochester, NY
Planning events that unlock core memories
We help Rochestarians unlock core memories with loved ones through fun, immersive, and beautifully decorated events & luxury picnics.
DIY-ing your event can be so stressful
You adore your sister, so when she got engaged, of course you volunteered to throw her an amazing bridal shower! You’re now just a few months away from the event, and you don’t have a clue where to start beyond the guest list. Where should it be? Should there be a theme? What games should be played? How long should it be? What do you do for food? Don’t you worry…WE’VE ENTERED THE CHAT. We help you navigate all of this and so much more to make sure your event is flawless and mind blowing.
Your new event & luxury picnic besties
Planning personal, love-fueled events and picnics for Rochestarians who want to do things a little differently is what we do best. Better yet, we’re here to make sure you get to take part in your event and leave the heavy lifting to us (we’re buff).
Event Planning
Whether you’re tying the knot or throwing your parents a surprise 40th-anniversary bash - we’ll handle all the details so you can shine as the bride, groom or host.
Luxury Picnics
Whether it’s a special anniversary, a proposal, a slumber party, a birthday, or “just because,”… we will craft the perfect ambiance for a magical, memorable picnic experience.
Decor Rentals
If you’re looking to DIY your event or are already working with an event planner, we have everything you need to create the perfect event found in one convenient source - us.
Need a venue for your next event?
Look no further! We have the perfect micro event and creative space venue for all your small-scale event and picnic needs! Check out Homemade HQ for all the details.
Working with us is easy-peasy
We are big on working very closely with our clients - hello bestie! So if you’re ready to get chummy with us for a mind-blowing event, then peep below how easy it is to get started with us!
STEP ONE
No matter the service you’re after, fill out the inquiry form with starter information so we get a gist of what you’re looking for and have in mind for your event to better serve you.
STEP TWO
For event planning, we schedule a virtual call with you to get all the details and a clear picture of what you envision for your event. For luxury picnics or decor rentals, we’ll send over a form for you to select which package and add-ons you’d like to book.
STEP THREE
After accepting our proposal, signing the paperwork, and paying the invoice, we go into full event planning mode and dive into our design cave to bring your event to life and unlock several core memories while we’re at it.
Client Love Notes
We’re Alyssa & Barbara
We’re Barlyssa
YOUR GO-TO ROCHESTER EVENT & LUXURY PICNIC PLANNING BESTIES
We’re Barlyssa - or Barbara and Alyssa if you want to get technical - and we’re the dynamic duo here to take the overwhelm out of planning your wedding, bridal shower, anniversary party, birthday party, or whatever special event you have in mind. When you agreed to plan that surprise anniversary party for your parents, no one ever told you just what a time suck it would be…right? Lucky for you, we love a good event planning time suck.
We have so much to say, so we started a podcast!
Tbh, we couldn’t help ourselves. We had so much to say and Instagram Reels and Stories just weren’t cutting it. Did we know what we were doing when we started the Margs & Mindset podcast? Absolutely not. But we did it anyway. We did it scared. Our goal? To empower badass WOC to break free from shackles of the past through raw convos, laughs and tasty margaritas (or beverage of choice). Listen to your fav Rochester jefas every Wednesday here:
Follow the pod on the ‘gram: instagram.com/margsandmindset
What Are You Waiting For?
Let’s get this party started.