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When You Have A Minute..

Rapid-Response Event Planning for Life’s Moments

W.Y.H.A.M. delivers professional event planning and coordination with speed, care, and dignity—helping families and communities in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts when time matters most.

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About W.Y.H.A.M.

When You Have A Minute.. (W.Y.H.A.M.) was founded by Philip Vincent McLaughlin III to answer a critical need in event services: ensuring urgent, meaningful life events are supported, not hindered by rigid timelines or cost barriers. Drawing from over 20 years in hospitality and event management, we witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by families, schools, and organizations when gathering is suddenly essential.

Our mission is to operate where traditional agencies can’t—providing structured, compassionate, and professional support for events that need to come together with little notice. By leveraging operational excellence and a robust local vendor network, we make dignified, high-quality events possible in days or even hours, serving the community with empathy and accountability.

Our Services

W.Y.H.A.M. specializes in rapid-turnaround events, delivering comprehensive planning, staffing, coordination, mobile bars, entertainment, invitation design, and on-site logistics—every detail handled quickly and reliably.

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Rapid-Response Event Planning

Full-service or customized event planning crafted for time-sensitive occasions—memorials, reunions, weddings, graduations, and more—delivered promptly and with care.

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Day-of Coordination & Staffing

Professional on-site management and vetted staff ensure your event goes smoothly, even on short notice, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

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Mobile Bar & Beverage Service

Licensed, insured mobile bar setup and beverage services, adaptable to indoor or outdoor events of any size, with a focus on quick mobilization and safety.

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Entertainment & Vendor Booking

Access a regional network of trusted entertainers, caterers, and specialty vendors ready to bring your vision to life—even at the eleventh hour.

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Invitation & Material Design

Fast turnaround for digital and print invitations, programs, and signage—helping you communicate essential details to your guests, stress-free.

Our Mission: Dignity in Every Gathering

W.Y.H.A.M. believes everyone deserves access to meaningful events, regardless of circumstance. Through streamlined services and our “For When You Don’t” initiative—which subsidizes gatherings for those in need—we work to remove barriers of time and cost, making inclusive, dignified events possible for all. By supporting urgent community needs and reinvesting in families facing hardship, we uplift the hospitality sector and strengthen the fabric of our region.

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