Round-table reception with tall white arrangements under the vaulted ceiling at Gustavino's, New York, 5th Avenue Weddings
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5th Avenue Weddings, New York

A boutique New York planning firm that specialises in Italy and Europe, with weddings across New York and New England.

1 min readUpdated 14 October 2026
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A boutique firm with Europe as a second home

5th Avenue Weddings was founded by Meena Lee-DePasquale, who has two decades of experience in hospitality, design and event production. Her work includes the Interior Design Hall of Fame Awards, America’s Cup NYC and milestone celebrations for STK. The firm is based in New York City and works as a boutique, so each couple deals with the same small team from the first conversation to the last dance.

A round-table reception with tall white arrangements under the vaulted ceiling at Gustavino’s
A round-table reception with tall white arrangements under the vaulted ceiling at Gustavino’s. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.
An ivy and white-flower ceremony arch before a tall arched window at Gustavino’s
An ivy and white-flower ceremony arch before a tall arched window at Gustavino’s. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.

Italy, Europe and New York

The firm specialises in European destinations, particularly Italy, and describes Europe as its second home. Its portfolio includes weddings in Tuscany and Florence, Lake Annecy in the French Alps, a castle in Germany, Cartagena in Colombia and Boston, alongside New York venues such as Gustavino’s, Pier Sixty, the Central Park Boathouse, the High Line Hotel and 620 Loft and Garden.

A couple on a stone terrace above olive groves and cypress trees in Tuscany
A couple on a stone terrace above olive groves and cypress trees in Tuscany. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.
A ceremony set up on the aisle in the castle courtyard at a wedding in Germany
A ceremony set up on the aisle in the castle courtyard at a wedding in Germany. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.
A couple on a lakeside pier at Lake Annecy, French Alps
A couple on a lakeside pier at Lake Annecy, French Alps. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.

The services

Services cover travel and guest management, location scouting, design and full-scale production, often across several days. The firm manages a network of international vendors and looks after guest hospitality. It starts with a conversation about the date, the guests and the destination, and fees are built into a package for each wedding.

Candelabra and flowers on a long table in a panelled hall at the High Line Hotel
Candelabra and flowers on a long table in a panelled hall at the High Line Hotel. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.
A ceremony among tropical foliage at a wedding in Cartagena, Colombia
A ceremony among tropical foliage at a wedding in Cartagena, Colombia. Photograph: 5th Avenue Weddings.

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