OUR STORY ━

A Creative Eye. A Host's Heart.

Meet the Founder

Vanessa Colón spent more than a decade building a career in graphic design, creative direction, and hospitality before founding Big Fun Events NJ in 2025. Along the way, she turned her lifelong passion for creativity into a collection of skills, tools, and experiences. Outside of work, she was always learning, experimenting with new technology, and exploring ways to help other businesses bring their ideas to life.

Her love for creating memorable celebrations began long before Big Fun Events. One of her earliest projects was a Roman-themed birthday party for her little brother, Roman. From a handmade toga and a playful invitation inspired by ancient Rome to DIY costumes for guests, craft activities, and a pig-shaped cake, every detail was thoughtfully designed around his personality. It was more than a party. It was a story brought to life.

That same imagination is at the heart of Big Fun Events NJ. Combining her background in design, photography, event marketing, and hospitality, Vanessa approaches each celebration with both a creative eye and an understanding of what it takes to run a successful event. She loves transforming personal details into meaningful experiences and seeing the entire vision come together.

Today, she’s building Big Fun Events around a bigger vision: creating memorable celebrations, partnering with local venues and businesses, and growing a creative team that opens doors for others.

The mission remains simple: make every guest feel remembered, every celebration feel cherished, and every event a big deal.

“There’s something special about taking someone’s personality, adding a little imagination, and watching it all come to life.”

Vanessa Colon
Founder & Creative Director, Big Fun Events, NJ

Milestones along the way

Twelve years, one celebration at a time. A few of the moments that shaped how we work today.

  1. One car, one hand pump

    Elena styles her first birthday garlands from the back of a hatchback.

    First 100 garlands
  2. First wedding

    A balloon client asks us to style her wedding. Florals and draping join the studio.

    Magnolia Hall, 2016
  3. Floral & backdrop team

    Rosa Delgado joins to build our floral studio and our custom backdrop workshop.

    Florals in-house
  4. Rental warehouse

    We open a warehouse with arches, plinths, linens and neon signs available to rent.

    Décor rentals launched
  5. Corporate events

    Camille Brooks starts our corporate team, styling launches, galas and conferences.

    Brand launches & galas
  6. 24 stylists, 600+ events a year

    Still independent, still answering every message the same day, and styling across the Southeast.

    4.9 from 900+ reviews
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What our clients say

4.9 ★★★★★ from 900+ verified client reviews
★★★★★

The price on the proposal was the price on the invoice. Lily moved our ceremony arch to the terrace in forty minutes and it was the backdrop for our first dance.

Daniel SmithWedding, Magnolia Hall · Amara & Daniel
★★★★★

The rainbow garland was even prettier than the sketch. The team arrived early, worked around a garden full of grandparents and had everything ready before the first guest.

Ethan JohnsonFirst birthday party · Decatur garden
★★★★★

They built a 30 ft balloon wall overnight and matched our brand teal better than our printer does. We've booked them for every launch since.

Lucas BrownMarketing manager · Brightline Studio
★★★★★

Every detail was thought through, from the welcome sign to the dessert table. Our guests asked who did the décor all afternoon.

Ava ThompsonBridal shower · Inman Park
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OUR TEAM ━

The Stylists Behind the Magic

Every stylist at Festoria is part of our own team. No subcontracted installers, no last-minute strangers. Most of our lead stylists have been with us for more than five years.

Mia Laurent

Client Care Lead

Rosa Delgado

Floral & Backdrop Designer

Lily Tran

Wedding Stylist

Nadia Okoye

Operations Manager

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