42 North is a full-service planning and design firm founded by Francie Dorman and Britt Cole, two seasoned creative event producers with a specialty in distinctive weddings at private estates and non-traditional venues in New England, New York, Hudson Valley, the Berkshires, the Cape and the Islands, Newport and beyond. As dedicated partners, we customize the wedding planning experience to best suit each client’s demanding lifestyle. We conceptualize a unique vision from the ground up, interpreting our client’s taste for a thoughtfully designed and flawlessly executed celebration.

We commit to a limited number of projects per year, allowing our team to dedicate ourselves fully to each client’s individual needs and vision. Our full service philosophy gives you the experience of an attentive team of planners and designers, exceptional service and an effortless partnership that fits seamlessly into your day-to- day life. With a commitment to truly customized service, we ensure the planning process and your wedding day will be just as memorable as you imagine.

Our service includes budgeting, venue scouting, full event design, floor and site plan creation, vendor and contract coordination, management of guest transportation and accommodations, ceremony planning, installation and design production, event management, and all the details in between. While we call New England home, we happily welcome work in other parts of the country or the world.