Courtney Montgomery, Owner The Village Stamford

Helen is a star in the events world and we were so lucky to have her running our Events Department for years at The Village. Helen understands what clients want; she listens, she’s super creative and the way in which she brings peoples visions to life is incredible. During her time at The Village Helen really understood our different venues and how to transform them to fit each client’s needs both creatively and budgetarily.

Helen is a great communicator and experienced executor with a keen eye for detail. If anyone is planning an event Helen would be an amazing choice to help make it all run smoothly.

Lauren Carmody, Chief Marketing Officer Connecticut Innovations

We have worked with Helen Haberman for years on our event-planning needs. She operates with extreme attention to detail and a true commitment to her craft. She offers a creative mind and dogged execution. Whenever my organization hosts an event with Helen, it immediately reduces our stress level and guarantees that our event or function will go off without a hitch. Without hesitation, we recommend booking Helen and never turning back.

Tony Longstone, He/Him | Event Manager The Economist Group

I worked with Helen when organising a high-end client event in Stamford, CT. It was great to work with someone as experienced as Helen who just ‘gets’ what client expectations are. She was quick to help with suggestions for third party suppliers and accommodated our many requests. Working with her on-site, she had a telepathic knowledge of what we needed – again clearly down to her experience in this industry – ensuring that the event ran seamlessly.

I look forward to working with Helen again, she’s an awesome fixer!

Olivier and Tucker, Bride & Groom Amenia New York

We came to Helen with a small bouquet of designs, ideas, and moods; she took each bloom and arranged it with professional grade floral wire, hanging the ensemble so that it could simultaneously represent us to and delight hundreds (!) of guests. Decades of experience in large event planning meant that not only was she unfazed by the scale and scope of our wedding, but that she had tricks we’d never seen before to create scenes, sets and moments that made it seem intimate and effortless: a party that everyone enjoyed without thinking about it, and about which we still get ‘That was the greatest weekend ever’s’ six months later. Above all, her staff is an all star team which recalls the best servers, managers and maître ’d’s you’ve ever had from your favorite restaurant experiences. Balele is a unique outfit combining technical know-how and innate hospitality sense that surprised us straight through to the morning after when we showed up to find nothing left to clean.

On the day of the event, Helen’s presence allowed us to relax, confident that everything was being handled smoothly. Family and friends alike praised her for her outstanding support throughout the wedding. Helen’s approach transcended that of a typical service provider; she treated us like family, even going the extra mile to assist with last-minute details like signage, running errands without hesitation. With Helen by our side, we were truly able to enjoy our special day without a worry. She was an absolute lifesaver, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have there.

Courtney and Andrew

Helen delivered an exceptional coordination service for our wedding last July, alleviating a significant amount of stress and pressure I was facing in the month leading up to it. Taking charge of all the details, from liaising with vendors to arranging venue visits, Helen ensured every aspect of our event was meticulously planned. Her industry expertise proved invaluable, as she guided us through necessary adjustments, such as correcting dining ware and table rentals on short notice.

On the day of the event, Helen’s presence allowed us to relax, confident that everything was being handled smoothly. Family and friends alike praised her for her outstanding support throughout the wedding. Helen’s approach transcended that of a typical service provider; she treated us like family, even going the extra mile to assist with last-minute details like signage, running errands without hesitation. With Helen by our side, we were truly able to enjoy our special day without a worry. She was an absolute lifesaver, and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have there.

Sarah Simmons, YPO. Chapter Director, Greenwich Gold

I have had the pleasure of working with Helen Haberman from Balele Productions on several events the past few years and she is always one of my first calls when I begin my planning. Every event we have worked on together, from start to finish, was an experience to remember! Her professionalism, culinary excellence and attention to detail is unmatched. She is a creative thinker, with years of experience, which helps customize a memorable experience for all attendees. Her menus are filled with beautifully presented flavorful dishes and each is made with the finest ingredients. She offers a variety of options catered to all dietary preferences, ensuring that every guest leaves with a satisfied palate.

The staff she employs are not only professional but also incredibly hardworking, friendly, and attentive which makes the whole experience seamless and enjoyable.

I can’t recommend Balele Productions enough!