CCS EVENTS

tely think the services provided were much more than that. Colleen helped with rentals, vendor selection and coordination, and all our printed materials. Her experience made sure we didn’t pay extra for rental drop off/pick up and her team pitched in when extra hands were needed. Alex and Hailey were there the day of and did a fabulous job, which included a couple A/V issues and a crabby caterer. All together they made the day run so smoothly and relieved so much stress.

ertise and experience working with our church and unique reception venue. We would have been completely lost without her. She made planning our wedding an enjoyable experience rather than a stressful one. Colleen quickly nailed our vision for our wedding and worked tirelessly to make sure everything was just perfect. She connected us with fabulous vendors and even secured us discounts! She kept us on schedule throughout the planning process and probably did so many more things behind-the-scenes that we did not even realize. As a “type A” couple, we appreciated Colleen’s attention to detail and honest recommendations throughout the planning process. We would have never been able to pull off such an amazing day without Colleen and her team. We (and our parents) were able to enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about coordinating a single thing! If you are considering hiring a wedding planner, we highly recommend Colleen and CCS Events. Colleen is kind, honest, professional, and gets the job done!

to the planning process. She listened to our vision, kept us grounded when things felt overwhelming, and anticipated needs before we even realized them. On the wedding weekend itself, Colleen and her team were nothing short of miracle workers. Every detail was handled with such care and precision. They seamlessly orchestrated the flow of the day, troubleshooting behind the scenes, and made sure everything felt effortless for us and our guests. We were able to be fully present and enjoy ourselves knowing Colleen and her team had everything under control. I often joked she was like a real-life wedding fairy godmother (Disney was definitely onto something!) - making magic happen while keeping us calm and smiling through it all. We truly could not have pulled off such a beautiful, joyful celebration for all our friends and family without Colleen and her incredible team. If you’re looking for a planner who’s kind, professional, endlessly capable, and genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable, look no further than Colleen and CCS Events. They are phenomenal.

ade the whole process stress-free. Our wedding day went off perfectly, and we were able to enjoy every moment- she truly makes the impossible look effortless. 11/10 would recommend !!

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d and a color palette I loved. From the venue, the flowers, the welcome drinks, the ceremony, the after party - she was there to help bring my vision to life. We had a few hiccups with vendors and she was able to rectify the issue within a few hours...her response time is IMPECCABLE. She has amazing working relationships with local vendors that helped create a seamless day. I am forever thankful to Colleen & her team for making my vision and dreams come to life. Thanks to her it was the most PERFECT Day!

s you and SO incredibly helpful. She has a plan B, an answer, a recommendation for it all; knows everyone in the area, and made our wedding planning so easy. I am not an organized bride and despite this, she made everything come together SO PERFECTLY!! Everyone from our family, friends and other guests gushed over Colleen. We love you!! Thank you for making our wedding beautiful, fun, and unique!

is everything you want in the person you’ll see most in orchestrating a high-stress event. Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about CCS Events!

make the day our own. As someone who is VERY Type-A, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find a coordinator who was as on top of things as I wanted, but Colleen never disappointed. My entire family was able to enjoy the day without an ounce of stress. Could not recommend CCS more!!

ed, and provided so much knowledge. Colleen is so sweet and is so fun to work with. On our wedding day, she literally went above and beyond.

ugh the process! We had some last minute weather chaos, and Colleen could not have been more professional - she kept guests happy, me reassured, and the rest of the team moving to create a totally successful evening. She is completely stellar and you will not find anyone better.

st handled it all! A true professional. Also great perks like a sparkler send off and use of all her props. That saved us so much money. You won’t regret hiring CCS Events and Colleen.

he would have saved me so much time, energy, Google searches, and stress. She’s such a worthwhile investment in your wedding. She knows all of the vendors and venues, she isn’t afraid to advocate on behalf of her couple, make sure that their big day is comfortable and that they can enjoy it, and she handles the little things (like individually unfolding hand fans for each guest to use during the ceremony). She’s absolutely incredible, she’s funny, and she keeps you organized and to the point. My parents and I agreed the only mistake we made was not hiring her sooner. And I give her major credit for wrangling about 60 loud people who showed up for our rehearsal a couple of drinks in. She got us organized and through the rehearsal, which I couldn’t have done alone. She’s amazing!

s so understanding and flexible through the whole process. She contacted all the vendors each time for us to reschedule. She was very professional and responsive via email, text, or phone call. Our wedding would not have been possible without the CCS team. She was at the wedding with Alina 100% of the time to make sure that everything was lined up and went smoothly. We can't thank Colleen and her team enough, and would absolutely recommend CCS Events!

months leading up to my wedding. My mom and I had been taking charge of most of the planning up until January, and it was SO nice to be able to hand off "the controls" to Colleen once our contract started. She easily navigated changes with our team of vendors and kept me in to loop every step of the way. Colleen has an amazing can-do attitude and goes above and beyond to get you exactly what you want out of your wedding day. My only regret? not booking her first! She has extensive contacts with vendors across the RVA wedding spectrum, I'd definitely lean on her experience and use her contacts! Colleen's in house design team help to create both custom table numbers for my wedding as well as a beautiful ceremony program. That, plus her extensive collection of props (candle sticks, card boxes, easels, serving trays + more!) make her a "1-stop shop" for all those little details that really help to pull an event together for a more polished looking final product. Thank you Colleen!!

hout the planning process. She helped me think through every aspect of the wedding and made sure it went perfectly. I am so glad I trusted Colleen and her team with my big day- I can’t recommend them enough to any future bride!

about a single thing. If there was ever an issue or we wanted to change something, she made it so easy to do so and made sure we felt comfortable with everything, We truly cannot recommend Colleen and CCS enough!

me with COVID. As a newly engaged couple, we went into wedding planning with lots of inspiration pictures and ideas that we were sure were well out of our reality and budget. However, Colleen immediately embraced our vision and convinced us that our ideas really weren’t out of reach at all. She truly helped us realize our dream wedding. Right away Colleen helped us pull together all the details we wanted into a cohesive plan, and then she helped us make smart decisions to see that vision through. For every roadblock or hiccup we encountered, Colleen always had a solution or inventive idea. Her expertise and skill on the day of were invaluable. I am so thankful we decided to work with Colleen. Our beautiful memories of that day wouldn’t be the same without Colleen’s amazing work.

busy wedding month of October). After meeting Colleen the first time, I felt immediately relieved and excited to get planning with her. We had a fairly small budget but with CCS it didn't feel that way. Colleen helped us to book some of the best vendors in the Richmond area and still remain within our budget. Her and her team also stepped up to serve food and drinks at our wedding when the catering team wasn't able to. Our wedding day was stress free and the best day ever! Beautifully organized, decorated, and was an absolute blast. We still have our friends and family talk about how amazing and fun our wedding was even 3 months later. Cant say enough good things about CCS. We are forever thankful for them making our wedding dreams a reality. Work with Colleen and her team and you wont be disappointed!

and went above and beyond during the pandemic. We were so relaxed on our day that we were able to breathe and enjoy every minute of it. It was honestly the best wedding decision we made.

April of 2020 and ended up having to move our wedding a year later due to the pandemic. She basically made everything happen and we just showed up to experience the best wedding weekend we could have experienced. Colleen is detail oriented and goes out of her way to make your day the most special day you can envision and more!

rol. Very few people could have done that. They say many people don’t remember their wedding day, but because of her and her team, so much just magically happened without us having to think about it — including a full Pittsburgh-style cookie table, which they dressed up and made the highlight of the event! As a result, we have memories of the day we just wouldn’t otherwise. Run, don't walk, to CCS!

planning that much easier. She helped keep us organized with every detail. She made wedding planning fun and is so easy to work with! Our wedding was truly better than we could have imagined. Colleen took care of every and anything which really allowed us to fully enjoy our day. I don’t know what we would have done without her and her team. I 100% recommended CCS Events!

enjoy the wedding and be present at every moment rather than stressing over timelines, dealing with other vendors, etc. CCS is a must when not only planning a wedding, but also enjoying the day!

would have eloped and I agree 100%. I initially just wanted a day of coordinator but I'm so glad we went with the full planning package, it made everything from finding a venue to postponing so much easier. Worth every penny!

y have ever been to. Everything from the custom bourbon bar to the small detail for decorations was unbelievable. Colleen is determined and quick to respond. She's well connected in the Richmond area, which helped us find and work with other vendors. She basically planned our entire wedding, then replanned the whole wedding two weeks before the date when we switched venues due to covid. We had to find all new vendors except for a photographer and it turned out to be a day I will never forget. She did not forget a thing. AND my hair and make up team didn't show up the morning of the wedding. Colleen was able to get another team in within 30 minutes, and they did an even better job than my original hair and make up trial. I'm convinced she can fix anything. Colleen is worth her weight in gold, and trust me does not charge enough for the amount of work she puts into her weddings.

every step of the way. She was a joy to work with despite all of the stress put on the wedding industry, her business and most importantly, her. We told her what we were envisioning and through her excellent relationships with vendors, she made it happen beautifully. Our wedding day was full of unexpected surprises... including a HUGE thunderstorm right in the middle of our ceremony! Before I knew it, chairs were all moved into the reception space indoors and Colleen was guiding me inside while simultaneously pinning up my dress to get the party started. I seriously don't know what I would have done without her (or her employees) during all the craziness! If any of our guests had any questions or concerns throughout the night, I honestly felt so comfortable knowing that Colleen was there to take care of ALL of them so we could enjoy our day and that's exactly what we did. We 100% recommend Colleen and CCS Events!!!

ave me the assurance that she would help our wedding vision come to life! Our day was magical and I could not have done it without Colleen. We had to move our wedding several times because of COVID and I simply could not have done it without Colleen. Not a single hiccup, no vendors calling me on the wedding day, just relaxation and pure joy! Colleen is a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her enough.

ourse of my engagement that this was not the case. Colleen was very helpful and straightforward from the start, giving me honest answers and clear guidance in the early planning stages and in choosing vendors. But then COVID hit and she truly outdid herself- we changed dates in 2020 then had to change venues about a month out from our new date. Colleen handled it in stride, showing me a hidden gem venue I loved and totally redoing our design from indoor ballroom to outdoor tent while keeping everything just as beautiful as I'd imagined! Truly, I think the final product was better than what I had even originally wanted pre-COVID, and I owe it all to her. The cost is easily justified by the use of her decor and props, and multiple vendors gave me discounts from Colleen being my planner. But really what blew me away was the day of the wedding- neither myself, my groom, bridal party or family members had a stress or worry the day of! They set everything up perfectly, take everything down and load up everything for us to take home. I honestly felt like I should've been doing more leading up to the wedding, but that really is how much she takes care of things and communicates with all vendors. We even ran out of vodka quicker than expected at the wedding and her assistant flew to the ABC store before anyone noticed :) I am not knowledgeable in any sense regarding design or anything wedding related, and Colleen really takes the reigns and gets it done. From the champagne Sip and Be Seated at the ceremony, bourbon bar during the reception, chandelier in the tent, all the details were perfect. Overall we were so pleased with our wedding and are still receiving so many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was!

ultimately I trusted her to get the job done and she never failed. Colleen can come off strong (Colleen, I'll say that to your face), but she always has your best interest at heart and will always make sure your special day is as perfect as it can be. 10/10, would hire her again (but hopefully won't have to).

nly thing I came to her with was 1) we will be getting married October of this year 2) the dog has to be involved 3) I want simple and elegant.... other than already having my dress and hair stylist... she gave me all of the vendors and did pretty much everything. Worth every penny to just have someone go “here’s your options, that won’t work but this will, already handled that, here’s a drink” for your sanity, do it. I didn’t have to worry about running around Facebook marketplace to try to find décor (she has a ton of décor you can use which is included with her costs), or researching a ton of vendors... truly she’s great and I highly recommend her. She made sure I didn't feel like a "covid" bride. My wedding was just as beautiful, filled with love, and exceeded any and all expectations. Thank you so much Colleen and CCS events.

0 min of our cancellation discussion, Colleen had lined up catering, outside shuttle, and outlined the steps on how to get our own liquor license and what to buy. We ended up using the venue for only the location, and Colleen ended up doing most of the venue’s responsibilities, so that we could have our wedding. Her team had to be the set-up staff, servers, bussers, trash pick-up, plus everything else a planner is supposed to do! She pulled off the greatest feat ever. For the guests that knew of our challenges, they were so impressed by Colleen and her team. Even before the cancellation, Colleen made the planning so easy. The week heading into the wedding weekend, I even asked if I had anything to do. All I was doing was making sure our vendors were paid. She took care of everything! CCS Events is worth the money and so much more for the following reasons: Saves you money Colleens has amazing relationships with vendors in the Richmond/Charlottesville/Central VA (and probably more areas) at all different price points I saved so much using her recommended vendors rather than trying to search on my own Plus, she has tons of gratis items that she brings to the ceremony and reception so you do not need to buy anything like vases, candles, cake stands, corn hole, etc. She provides recommendations such as re-using flowers from the ceremony as reception table centerpieces Saves you time She coordinates with all of your vendors and creates the timeline. I signed the contract with the vendors, gave our preferences and paid them. Colleen did everything else. Since she recommends vendors, your list is narrowed down, so you are not starting with a blank slate and going through hundreds of vendors to select. Eliminates (or maybe just reduces) your wedding planning stress She provides guidance on what your tasks are and when they need to be done. Colleen takes care of everything else I have no idea what I would have done without Colleen on our side. I highly recommend Colleen for any type of wedding or event.

partment and then CoVid hit. There is absolutely no way we could have made it without her!! She kept me calm, cool, and , collected.I’m sure was not so calm but we would never know it! Her sense of humor carried us through! The end result- a dream!!! Everything was perfection! More than we had hoped for or thought up! She entertained all my out there, push the envelope decor ideas and made them even better! The only thing I wish was different would be that we had more time together! Colleen not only planned the best wedding ever (people are still talking about it months later), she taught me to not sweat the small stuff and to take things as they come! We love you so much Colleen!

ed up getting married at the Virginia house and reception at the Jefferson hotel and it was seriously soo extravagant and truly such an amazing day! She knows the RVA wedding scene in and out. She knew all the event coordinators at the majority of the venues we looked at and she gave us her honest opinion. She has great props you can use gratis, she packs up your car with cake, flowers, all your decor, and always has a drink or food ready for you when you need it the most. She is truly great at what she does and very detail oriented, I would recommend her 1000x over again.

er arrangement in VA. Colleen stepped in and helped us plan a ceremony and reception within 8 weeks. She seamlessly naviagated previous vendor contracts and hiring new vendors, multiple meetings over the phone, and beautifully planning/designing/decorating our wedding day. I do not know how we would have survived without her. The time, effort and talent she puts into your wedding day is unmatched!

t’s be real...) disorganized person, so having Colleen there to keep me on a timeline, consider things I’ve never thought of, and help with facilitating communication with vendors was EXACTLY what I needed. A true godsend when attempting to plan a wedding during the Covid era! Not only do you get Colleen’s superior industry expertise and knowledge, but also included in her packages are gratis props you are able to use when thinking about decorating/your wedding day aesthetic. A nice surprise that saved us some money! It truly was a pleasure working with Colleen and her staff. The peace of mind I had throughout the whole process (and ESPECIALLY on the day of!) was priceless. Without hesitation, hiring CCS Events was the best decision and money spent!! Stop your search and book this superwoman of a planner/fantastic human being immediately!

we needed to do, and a lot of things we wouldn't have even thought of! I was definitely one of those people who thought "I'm super organized, I don't really NEED a planner", but I honestly don't know what we would have done without her, other than have a ton more stress!We went ahead with our original wedding plan (albeit with more masks and less guests), and Colleen helped us feel comfortable with our plan (and always made sure we knew she was ready to help with the reschedule at a moments notice, if that's what we needed/wanted). I want to plan another wedding, just so I can hang out with Colleen again! Do yourself a favor, and have CCS Events help you, you will absolutely 100% not regret it.