As a sustainable event planning company, we take pride in working with eco-friendly vendors, to reduce our lasting impact on the environment, while making a strong impact in our communities. We do this by sourcing fair trade, ethical and locally grown and produced products, using reused and recycled items where possible, and setting up donation opportunities, from remaining food and florals to decor and clothing.
Our event planners in New Jersey and New York specialize in non-profit events and fundraisers, wedding planning, and social events. We serve New York City, New Jersey, Hudson Valley, and the Pacific Northwest. We'll meet you at the crossroads of meaning-making and merry-making to plan your annual event.
Our event planners in New Jersey and New York specialize in non-profit events and fundraisers, wedding planning, and social events. We serve New York City, New Jersey, Hudson Valley, and the Pacific Northwest. We'll meet you at the crossroads of meaning-making and merry-making to plan your annual event.
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Greater Good Events is a women-owned, run and led event planning, design, and coordination company. We are a collective of dreamers and doers who believe in the power of 'we':. We believe that events should be grounded in love and engineered to utilize every resource responsibly. Justine Broughal is a passionate community builder, event planner, and stylist.
Planning a non-profit event can be overwhelming, so we're here to guide you through the process with tips and tools like budget management, fundraising support, and ways to engage your current community to make it your best event yet. Galas, Fundraising Dinners, Recognition Events, Auctions, Conferences, Retreats, Charity Walks, Community Events and more!
From 'Yes, I'll marry you!' to the sparkler 'Adieu!', we've got wedding planning packages that reflect The design and coordination needs for your big day. You've got your perfect partner, venue, and all of your vendors but not sure how to bring it all together? Let us take care of the logistics - so you can show up, get married and have the best party.
Time to start planning your office holiday party or your parents anniversary party but not sure where to start? We plan social events small to large and everything in between!. She is extremely detail oriented and also very warm and friendly. Her confidence is comforting and she has shepherded many families through the stress of planning and executing events.
It's safe to say that without Ellen, my wedding would've been a disaster. And that might even be an understatement. My wedding was essentially 2 events in 1 as we had a traditional Korean & Christian Aspect, as well as a themed after-party with what ended up being over 300 guests b/w both venues. Everything was handled with professionalism and a sharp sense of predictability.
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Alexandra Fishman
Aug 19, 2021
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GGE was one of the best decisions I could’ve made! Every team member I worked with was supportive, flexible, understanding and willing to work with me on whatever I was requesting. I hired the team for month of coordination after planning my entire wedding, and it was so helpful and relieving to have a team I could trust to execute on my plan! I started speaking with them regularly about 2 months out, and they created an extremely extensive timeline that was shared with all of my vendors to ensure everything went smoothly. And it did! I even had a day of (literally 30 minutes before) last minute
Kanya Balakrishna
Sep 24, 2019
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My nonprofit, The Future Project, was so grateful to have the chance to work with Ellen and the Greater Good Events team on two major projects: the first, a company-wide retreat that brought together our team of 120+ people from across the country in one city and the second, a major event for 1000+ people that sadly did not end up happening just a few weeks before the planned date (which had nothing to do with Ellen). In both cases, Ellen managed to strike the perfect balance between no-nonsense/take-charge and open-minded and flexible... which I've found in the past is a very difficult balance
Christine Sinlao
Sep 20, 2019
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We met Ellen after we booked the Barrow Mansion for our wedding in Jersey City last summer (the 21st of September, just like the song!). She was warm, knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout the planning process. We were referred to local vendors and she provided us guidance at every step. All of this was put to the test day of - and it was executed flawlessly. Ellen's team was amazing - from setup to breakdown and all of the champagne glasses, dinner plates and cake slices in between, they made sure my wife and I (and, of course, our guests!) were taken care of. We highly recommend Ellen
Lillian Jahani
Aug 22, 2019
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Ellen at Greater Goods was simply amazing. Not only was she amazing, so was her team. Ellen was there for us at all times and went above and beyond to bring all our wedding ideas to life. She worked along with members of our family that were involved in the process, and came to our rescue when vendors were not as smooth to work with as we would have wished. She is kind, understanding and sweet and will do anything in her power for your day to run smoothly. My husband and I can't be more grateful! Thank you Ellen!
The Armenian and the Irish :)
The Armenian and the Irish :)
Becky Yan
Aug 17, 2019
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Ellen and her team did a phenomenal job helping to make our wedding run smoothly, but more importantly, made sure we enjoyed our day. I truly think that without Great Good Events, we would have been far more stressed on our actual wedding day. Ellen helped us find solid vendors, negotiate as needed, worked with our venue directly, and helped keep us calm cool and collected throughout the process. I would HIGHLY recommend Greater Good Events for any upcoming event coordination you may require.
Jane Lee
Jan 16, 2019
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It's safe to say that without Ellen, my wedding would've been a disaster. And that might even be an understatement. My wedding was essentially 2 events in 1 as we had a traditional Korean & Christian Aspect, as well as a themed after-party with what ended up being over 300 guests b/w both venues. Everything was handled with professionalism and a sharp sense of predictability.
But to take a step back, contacting Ellen and her team and just having the first sit-down with her sold me & my husband. What started as a chit chat between two strangers became extra cups of coffee and a conversation that
But to take a step back, contacting Ellen and her team and just having the first sit-down with her sold me & my husband. What started as a chit chat between two strangers became extra cups of coffee and a conversation that
Bora Chung
Dec 26, 2018
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Ellen is super easy and great to work with. We hired Greater Good Events as our wedding planner and they were great with managing tasks and handling coordinating. Ellen personally was so fun and has an easy, soothing energy. We had a wedding of about 180 people at the Englewood Field Club! I'm SO happy we hired Greater Good Events, the day was amazing and Ellen & her team were with us the entire way. I highly recommend!
Daniella Adler
Dec 20, 2018
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As soon as we met Ellen, we knew she was the wedding planner for us. She immediately understood that we wanted an understated Brooklyn wedding and she had experience with Jewish weddings. Her warm personality was immediately apparent. Early on the in the process, our venue told us that they booked an event that would cut off the available time for our wedding, and after we freaked out on the venue, Ellen swooped in and saved the day, getting the venue to reschedule that event and giving us the time we needed at the venue. Ellen was responsive throughout the planning process, spending countless
Esli Latorre
Jul 20, 2018
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Ellen at Greater Good Events was exactly who I needed for my special day. I was recently married at The Barrow Mansion in Jersey City. Ellen helped me through the entire process. She is not only kind and talented, she is extremely professional. Her team was a delight to work with. I recommend her to anyone planning ANY event! Esli, Bride 2018
Rachel Berger
Jun 13, 2018
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