WEDDINGS

& EVENTS

FULL SERVICE EVENT & WEDDING PLANNING
NJ · NY + BEYOND
NJ · NY + BEYOND
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
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DEFINING THE ART
OF CELEBRATION

We are a team of planners who live for the details — the ones guests don't even notice, but that make everything feel exactly right. From weddings and mitzvahs to milestone celebrations, showers, and beyond — every event we curate is planned to perfection.

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NJ Home Magazine ·

NJ Wedding Podcast ·

Best of Bergen ·

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AS SEEN IN
People at a party dancing and celebrating, with some clutching hands or holding each other, in an elegant indoor setting.
A black and white photo of three people smiling and standing close together, two women and one man, in front of a decorated Christmas tree. 
FULL PLANNING · PARTIAL · DÉCOR ONLY

WEDDINGS

BAR & BAT MITZVAHS

A MILESTONE PLANNED TO PERFECTION

MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS

40THS · 50THS ·  ANNIVERSARIES and any reason to celebratE
BRIDAL SHOWERS · BABY SHOWERS

SHOWERS

KIDS' CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS · SWEET SIXTEENS · MILESTONE FIRSTS

CORPORATE & DESIGN

EVENTS · GALAS ·  or DESIGN-ONLY

DESIGN & STYLING

TABLESCAPES · FLORALS · STYLING ONLY
A white wedding dress is hanging on a decorative mirror with gold accents in a well-lit room. A white veil with lace trim and a pair of embellished white high-heeled shoes are on the floor in front of the mirror.
Close-up of white flowers with black centers and green stems.
Elegant table setting with champagne glasses, candles, greenery, and a decorative wooden sign that says 'Mr.'
A bride and groom walking hand in hand out of a church at their wedding, seen through open double doors with a stained glass window above.
Wedding invitation suite, including a floral card with the names Gianna and Thomas, a white envelope with handwritten text, a pair of pearl and gold wedding rings, and a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses with the time 9:45:25 written on one lens.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing outdoors, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead. The bride is holding a large bouquet of flowers and is wearing a veil and wedding dress. The groom is dressed in a tuxedo with a bow tie and
Close-up of wedding rings, including an engagement ring with a large diamond, placed on a wedding invitation with elegant cursive text.
A long dining table set for an event, decorated with candles, greenery, glassware, and plates, in a warmly lit room.
Close-up of a white rose in full bloom with dark green leaves, with other pale roses behind it, against a dark background.
A table setting with pink-rimmed glassware, a tall candle in a glass holder, and a blurred background featuring a bouquet of white flowers and a series of lit candles. 

OUR story

PERFECTION ISN'T A STANDARD. IT'S A PROMISE.

We are a team who lives for the details — the ones guests don't even notice, but make everything feel exactly right. Our founder Aimee built The Perfect Shindig on nearly a decade of experience, an obsessive eye for detail, and a genuine belief that every event should feel unmistakably, uniquely you.

LEARN mORE →
A group of six people, including three adults and three children, are hugging and smiling together, in an indoor setting with bottles and flowers in the background.
A woman in a lace dress DJing at a party with people dancing and celebrating indoors decorated with string lights.
Elegant white wedding dress hanging in a luxurious room with a chandelier and dark curtains.
A mirror with the words 'Hello gorgeous' written on it, surrounded by green foliage and pink flowers, hanging on a wall in an indoor space with warm lighting. 
WHERE WE CELEBRATE

BERGEN COUNTY / WYCKOFF / RIDGEWOOD

SADDLE + UPPER SADDLE RIVER / NY + BEYOND

DESTINATION EVENTS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

WHEREVER THE CELEBRATION CALLS 
◇
THE PORTFOLIO

REAL EVENTS
& CELEBRATIONS

A black and white photo of a bride and groom on their wedding day. The bride is holding a large bouquet of flowers and has her eyes closed, while the groom is gently kissing her forehead with his eyes closed. They are outdoors with a blurred background of trees and grass.

WEDDINGS

FULL PLANNING · PARTIAL · DÉCOR ONLY
A banquet table decorated with white roses in tall vases, glasses, and place settings. A small black and white photo of a child with the name tag "Ryan Landon" and age 5 is visible on the table.

MITZVAHS

A MILESTONE PLANNED TO PERFECTION
Elegant dining table decorated with pink candles, red flowers, and fall-themed accents in a rustic stone-walled room with large windows.

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS, SHOWERS, CORPORATE
LOVE NOTES

THE MAGIC,

TOLD BY THOSE
WHO LIVED IT

  • "Aimee absolutely crushed it for my 50th. She transformed our home into an elegant, gorgeous setting and guests were in awe of every detail. She handled all vendors with patience and ease, and you see how much heart she puts into every part of the event. On the day, her staff was so professional — it was so nice to just relax and know the evening was in great hands."

    — Shadee Barkan
    A TINI BIT OLDER - 50th

  • "Hire the party planner! It took all the stress out of planning my 40th. Aimee is extremely professional, organized, responsive, efficient and above all can execute (flawlessly!). I gave her my vision and her and her team nailed it! I will definitely use Perfect Shindig again and would highly recommend. 10/10!"

    — Lindsey Gallagher
    BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

  • Bride and groom in wedding attire standing in front of a white vintage car with a historic building and lush greenery in the background.

    "Aimee jumped in a month before our wedding and helped organize every detail. She was so easy to communicate with and graciously answered every question. On the day, my parents and I were truly able to enjoy every moment knowing she had everything covered. By the end of the night, the whole family knew Aimee's name — and loved her just as much as we did."

    — Kaelyn Gaffney
    BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

15+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

200+

EVENTS

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FOUNDER & CEO

AIMEE

PETERSEN

Woman in pink blazer preparing a table for a formal event in a restaurant. 
NEARLY A DECADE OF CELEBRATED EVENT PLANNING ACROSS NJ, NY & BEYOND

Aimee launched The Perfect Shindig on a belief she still holds today — that the details are what transform an ordinary event into an extraordinary one. With nearly a decade of experience planning weddings, mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, and more, she brings an obsessive eye for detail and genuine care to every client she serves. When Aimee takes on your event, you're not getting a coordinator. You're getting a partner.

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We take on a limited number of events each year to ensure every client receives our full attention, creativity, and care.
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