Born and raised in a Boston suburb, I come from a large Italian family who have always valued and instilled in me the importance of celebrating life with those you love. With more than nine years of event planning expertise, my goal is to help you design and execute your dream celebration. 

I studied Hospitality Management & Event Planning in college and interned at the Marriott Hotel down the street.  I went on to work there for eight years, as a Senior Event Manager where I planned and executed many different events, from 300 person weddings, large corporate offsites, bat/bar mitzvahs and everything in between.  Relying heavily on my organizational skills, this role gave me the space to learn a tremendous amount about the industry and how to coordinate all aspects of an event. Everything was going as planned and then the pandemic hit, and like many others across the hospitality industry, I was laid off.

 

My passion for event planning grew stronger in my time away from it. I was fortunate enough to be able to help family and friends plan with navigating important milestones in their life during those difficult and uncertain times. Planning these backyard micro-weddings and beautiful elopements completely reaffirmed my love for all things event planning and drove me to start Nicole Gabriella Planning. 

When it comes to planning your next Wedding, Baby/Bridal Shower, Dinner Party, Birthday Party, Fundraising Gala, or anything in between, I’m here to make sure that each and every event I’m involved in planning is stress-free, inspiring, extraordinary, and unforgettable.