Malia Krahn NYC Wedding Planner & Esme Krahn, Bodamaestra Principal Wedding Planner
Today, I’m so pleased to share that Bodamaestra Holistic Wedding Planning and Design is now offering full-service wedding planning and design in New York, including New York City and the surrounding areas.
For years, Bodamaestra has guided couples through the wedding planning process across Virginia and the Washington, DC area, creating celebrations that feel refined, well-managed, and deeply personal. What has always mattered most to me is not only how a wedding looks, but how the experience of planning it feels.
This new chapter is especially meaningful because our New York presence will be led by my daughter, Malia Krahn.
A Natural Expansion, Led by Experience
Malia brings nearly a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Her background has shaped her ability to anticipate needs, manage fast-paced environments with composure, and create experiences that feel seamless and welcoming.
She has also been an integral part of Bodamaestra for many years, supporting our operations and growing alongside the business. New York is not just a new market for us – it is a city Malia understands and moves through with confidence.
Bringing Bodamaestra to New York under her leadership feels both strategic and deeply personal. I couldn’t be prouder of her!
Full-Service NYC Planning with Clarity and Intention
Weddings in New York are vibrant, layered, and beautifully complex. With that comes a planning process that moves quickly and requires thoughtful guidance.
At Bodamaestra, we approach planning with quiet confidence.
We tend to work with couples who appreciate:
- thoughtful details and cohesive design
- discretion and professionalism
- clear communication and strong organization
- a planning experience that feels grounded and supportive
- finding joy in the process and having fun throughout the journey!
Many of our couples are balancing full schedules and demanding careers. They want a wedding that feels beautiful and deeply meaningful, and a planning experience that feels calm, seamless, and thoughtfully guided. Creating that balance is at the heart of everything we do.
Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design in New York
In New York, we’re offering comprehensive planning and design. This includes venue and vendor guidance, planning strategy, timeline and logistics management, and full execution of the celebration.
Whether your wedding takes place in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or beyond, our intention is to create a planning experience that feels seamless and thoughtfully guided from beginning to end.
With Malia leading our New York presence and my continued involvement in the creative and strategic direction of each celebration, couples receive both local expertise and the established Bodamaestra philosophy that has defined our work for years.
A Holistic Wedding Planning Perspective
One of the defining elements of Bodamaestra is our Holistic approach philosophy. While we are deeply detail-oriented and structured, we also recognize that planning a wedding is a meaningful life moment.
Our approach supports both the logistical and emotional aspects of the process, allowing couples to move through planning with clarity and confidence.
It is, above all, about creating space for intention and calm within what can otherwise feel fast-paced.
Looking Ahead
Expanding to New York feels both exciting and grounding. I’m grateful for the couples who continue to trust Bodamaestra and for the opportunity to bring our work to such a vibrant and inspiring city, now with Malia leading the way locally.
If you are planning a wedding in New York and are seeking a wedding planner who values refined design, strong hospitality standards, and a calm planning experience rooted in emotional wellness, we’re ready to connect with you. Please inquire, here.
Esme Krahn
Founder and Principal Wedding Planner
Bodamaestra Holistic Wedding Planning and Design is a full-service wedding planner serving New York City and surrounding areas, as well as Virginia and the Washington DC region. Known for a calm and holistic approach, Bodamaestra supports couples seeking a refined and well-guided planning experience.
