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Luxury Event Planning, Picnics & Decor | Rochester, NY

@homemadeeventsroc

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Helping Rochestarians unlock core memories with loved ones through fun, immersive & beautifully decorated events & picnics.
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We’re Barlyssa - or Barbara and Alyssa if you want to get technical - we’re the dynamic duo here to take the overwhelm out of planning your wedding, bridal shower, anniversary party, birthday party, or whatever special event you have in mind.

We believe every celebration—whether it’s a cozy picnic for two, a micro wedding @slate_on_south, or a dazzling large-scale celebration—deserves to feel meaningful, personal, and unforgettable. With two expert event planners by your side, we bring twice the creativity, care, and expertise to ensure your day is a true reflection of you. No matter the size or style, we’re here to make your vision a reality, so you can savor every moment.

📸 @susan_elizabeth_portraits - thank you for capturing us in our element 🫶🏽🫶🏽 by @homemadeeventsroc

When your venue, event planners, and caterers join forces, you just show up and party your little heart out.

Discover Slate on South—an industrial‑chic event venue and creative space in Rochester’s South Wedge that you can shape to your vision.

At Slate, you’re not just renting a room… you’re tapping into a collaboration of magicians. The venue itself is a stunning, light‑filled blank slate. @homemadeeventsroc becomes your personal event design and planning duo, and @searedandsaccharum offers curated catering options that absolutely delight. Together, we create meaningful moments without the stress of doing it all yourself.

Whether you’re planning something intimate or unforgettable (or both), we make the whole process feel less like logistics—and more like the fun part. Ready to make some magic?

comment SLATE to book your tour today 🪄

#venue #eventvenue #rochesterny by @homemadeeventsroc

just two girls making their dreams come true ✨

📸 @ceciliadenisephotoco by @homemadeeventsroc

The best showers aren’t the ones where the host is running around fixing balloon garlands—they’re the ones where the host gets to sip a mimosa and be fully present.

We are officially opening our 2027 local event calendar for baby showers, bridal showers, and milestone celebrations!

Comment “2027” to lock in your spring celebration date early!

#HomemadeEventsRoc #RochesterShowers #ROCBabyShower
#ROCWeddings #rochestereventplanner by @homemadeeventsroc

A great venue isn’t just four walls—it’s an atmosphere. At @slate_on_south, our modern, sunlit architectural canvas easily transitions into a warm, candlelit setting designed for unforgettable gatherings.

Whether it’s an intimate birthday dinner, engagement party, or milestone celebration, we bring the aesthetic and ease under one roof.

Comment “PARTY” to view our open late-winter and 2027 weekend availability!

#SlateOnSouth #RochesterVenue #CandlelitDinner #ROCEvents #PartyInspiration RochesterNY by @homemadeeventsroc

october ‘26 ✨ by @homemadeeventsroc

Happy Halloween 🦇

#halloween #fun #eventplanners #bestfriends by @homemadeeventsroc

There is something magical about gathering around a candlelit table with great food, gorgeous decor, and incredible company. @slate_on_south was designed to host these exact moments.

Thinking of hosting an exclusive dinner, milestone gathering, or
pop-up event? Let’s build the experience together.

Comment “Gathering” to inquire about hosting your private event at Slate!

venue, birthday party, sweet 16, milestone birthday, by @homemadeeventsroc

Some birthdays call for cake and candles. Others deserve something unforgettable, like freakin’ bats 🦇

sweet 16, spooky sixteen, birthday party, themed parties, event venue, party planners, Rochester NY by @homemadeeventsroc

It feels like we’ve come across something special ✨ by @homemadeeventsroc

A little glimpse into last night’s ✨

Strangers became something else.

We can’t tell you everything. Some things are better experienced than explained.

Nov 20 is next. The waitlist is open.

Come curious. Leave connected. by @homemadeeventsroc

The first table is still on our minds.

Strangers came curious. They left connected.

Nov 20, we do it again, with a menu inspired by the European countryside and a few surprises we’re not ready to share.

We haven’t even announced it yet. Seats are already going.

Reserve: link in bio. by @homemadeeventsroc