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Billy Rae Silva
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
DaSilva’s Event Design is a full-service wedding coordination company based in Pensacola, FL. This family-run business has been assisting couples with their nuptial arrangements for many years and has become an esteemed figure in the wedding industry. Whether you need full or partial planning for your momentous occasion, the team at DaSilva’s Event Design would love to help.
Billy and her team are renowned by their clients for being flexible, professional, and incredibly reliable. Her company will endeavor to create a memorable event that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Your happiness will be their priority, and they will work hard to design a bespoke wedding unique to you.
DaSilva’s Event Design offers customizable packages that can cover full event coordination or partial assistance. Whether you need help selecting venues and vendors, or just with tying up loose ends, their team would love to provide their expertise. They can assist with event design, budget analysis, timeline curation, guest-list creation, to-do list management, and more.
Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
Month of Coordination
$1,595 starting price
Month of Coordination
$1,595 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
You do all the planning, we execute the day!
You do all the planning, we execute the day!
Please request brochure for package description
Please request brochure for package description
Partial Planning
$2,595 starting price
Partial Planning
$2,595 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Starts at 6 months before wedding, approximately.
Starts at 6 months before wedding, approximately.
We work together with you to plan your big day!
We work together with you to plan your big day!
Please request brochure for package description
Please request brochure for package description
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.Full Planning
$3,595 starting price
Full Planning
$3,595 starting price
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Contact for hours
We help with everything from start to finish!
We help with everything from start to finish!
Starts at 12 months or more before wedding date.
Starts at 12 months or more before wedding date.
Pricing in $3595 or 10% of wedding budget
Pricing in $3595 or 10% of wedding budget
Please request brochure for package description
Please request brochure for package description
Beach Ceremony/Elopement
$4,000 starting price
Beach Ceremony/Elopement
$4,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Choose a seat, not a side sign
Choose a seat, not a side sign
Sand Unity Ceremony - vases and sand provided
Sand Unity Ceremony - vases and sand provided
Smoothed Aisle
Smoothed Aisle
Music for Ceremony
Music for Ceremony
Chairs for 25 guests
Chairs for 25 guests
Arbor with basic florals, basis aisle decor
Arbor with basic florals, basis aisle decor
Officiant
Officiant
Photographer for ceremony and family pictures
Photographer for ceremony and family pictures
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- Month of Coordination$1,595 starting priceMonth of Coordination$1,595 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursYou do all the planning, we execute the day!You do all the planning, we execute the day!Please request brochure for package descriptionPlease request brochure for package description
- Partial Planning$2,595 starting pricePartial Planning$2,595 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursStarts at 6 months before wedding, approximately.Starts at 6 months before wedding, approximately.We work together with you to plan your big day!We work together with you to plan your big day!Please request brochure for package descriptionPlease request brochure for package description
- Most popular.Full Planning$3,595 starting priceFull Planning$3,595 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursWe help with everything from start to finish!We help with everything from start to finish!Starts at 12 months or more before wedding date.Starts at 12 months or more before wedding date.Pricing in $3595 or 10% of wedding budgetPricing in $3595 or 10% of wedding budgetPlease request brochure for package descriptionPlease request brochure for package description
- Beach Ceremony/Elopement$4,000 starting priceBeach Ceremony/Elopement$4,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursChoose a seat, not a side signChoose a seat, not a side signSand Unity Ceremony - vases and sand providedSand Unity Ceremony - vases and sand providedSmoothed AisleSmoothed AisleMusic for CeremonyMusic for CeremonyChairs for 25 guestsChairs for 25 guestsArbor with basic florals, basis aisle decorArbor with basic florals, basis aisle decorOfficiantOfficiantPhotographer for ceremony and family picturesPhotographer for ceremony and family pictures
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $3,595
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Meet the team
Billy Rae Silva
Owner
My name is Billy Rae Silva and I am the owner of DaSilva’s Event Design. I absolutely LOVE what I do! I am involved in about 100 weddings a year, whether planning, designing, decor, flowers, or officiant services. It is such an honor to be part of a bride and grooms most important day! Weddings are my passion and I vow to make your day STRESS FREE!!
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5.0
out of 5.064 reviews
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Reviewers raved about the exceptional service and organization provided by the DaSilva Events team, particularly wedding planner Billy. Billy's attentive and professional approach, along with her ability to make the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable, were highly praised. From seamless execution of changes to beautiful decor and flawless coordination, reviewers highlighted Billy's expertise, warmth, and dedication in creating dream weddings. The team's inclusive packages, helpful vendor recommendations, and willingness to go above and beyond left a lasting impression on couples, making them recommend DaSilva Events as the go-to for a well-coordinated and memorable wedding experience.Review photos
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Megan B
5.0
6/17/2025
I cannot recommend Billy Rae Silva and her team enough! From start to finish, Billy brought an incredible level of professionalism, calmness, and organization that made our wedding day run seamlessly. She handled every detail with care and ensured that everyone—from the wedding party to our vendors—was exactly where they needed to be and on time.
Even though we hired Billy for day-of coordination, she was helpful throughout the entire process, offering guidance and support that made a huge difference in our planning. Her time management skills and ability to calmly handle the behind-the-scenes chaos allowed us to fully enjoy our day without stress.
Billy and her team are true professionals, and I’m so grateful for the part they played in making our wedding so memorable. If you're looking for someone who will keep everything running smoothly and do it with grace, Billy Rae Silva is the one to hire!
Julia Grace R
5.0
6/09/2025
Billy was outstanding!! She handled everything we needed and MORE! She was there to handle any mishap (if there were one) and also to make the day so fun! She is so easy to work with and truly wants your day to be so special! She genuinely loves her job of making sure you have the best day possible that runs smoothly! We love her!
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Mia D
5.0
6/08/2025
BILLY IS THE WEDDING PLANNER OF EVERY BRIDE’S DREAM. Period.
If you’re lucky enough to have Billy and her team on your wedding day, congratulations—your entire life just got exponentially better. Billy didn’t just help bring our wedding vision to life—she delivered it like a seasoned magician with a clipboard and impeccable taste. We had a very specific (and let’s be honest, very particular) vision, and somehow she executed it without ever having to ask a million questions. It’s like she could read our minds—but with better logistics.
She was ALWAYS available, ALWAYS calm, and somehow ALWAYS two steps ahead. A walking, talking deep breath of fresh air. Even with our huge group (and all the chaos that comes with it), she handled everything with such poise and grace, making sure everyone was where they needed to be—from the rehearsal to the very last dance.
There was not a single moment we felt stressed or unsure—because we knew Billy had it handled. She’s the kind of planner who makes it look easy (even though we know it’s not), and the kind of person you wish you could have at every major life event.
Billy, thank you for making our day so seamless, so joyful, and so us. You are a rockstar, a saint, and a certified wedding sorceress. We’re forever grateful.
Jennifer L
5.0
6/06/2025
I cannot recommend Billy and DaSilva’s Event Design highly enough. Billy and her talented team combine professionalism, creativity and genuine care to deliver a wedding experience that exceeds all expectations. They were always just a call, text or email away, helpfully answering every question with positivity. Their ability to coordinate every piece of the puzzle — all of the vendors, décor setup and takedown, developing and managing the timeline — led to a seamless and stress-free experience. Billy’s calm demeanor and problem-solving skills were invaluable, especially when it was discovered that the Bride had bird poop running down the side of her dress just before walking down the aisle, a souvenir from the first look. Billy and her team got the stain out quickly and it’s now just a funny memory. Guests raved about how beautiful and carefully orchestrated everything was and we were able to actually enjoy the festivities, not worried about the details. These talented professionals are genuinely kind and passionate about creating unforgettable moments. Hire them; you won’t regret it.
Anna C
5.0
5/13/2025
Billy is amazing! She did everything for me and made my dream wedding come true! I don’t even have the words to describe how amazing she is! If you need someone to help plan your wedding, look no further! She is so down to earth and makes sure everything is perfect!
Allisa D
5.0
5/13/2025
I can’t say enough great things about my wedding planner—she was truly amazing! From start to finish, she made the whole planning process so much easier and way less stressful. She was organized, kind, and always one step ahead. I genuinely felt like she cared about making our day perfect, and she absolutely delivered. I couldn’t have done it without her!
Amy R
5.0
5/08/2025
Billy, her team, Rick and their son Frank did an amazing job planning, capturing and executing every goal and dream we had for our wedding and reception!
Mary Grygorcewicz G
5.0
4/19/2025
Billy and her team with Da Silva events is a one stop shop. She offers a Photo Booth, photography, and wedding planner all in one business! If you’re an out of state bride like me, she also offers pieces that you will not have to buy ie candles, vases, table numbers, etc. She will overperform and give you the wedding of your dreams. From the time reaching out, to the wedding day she has been professional, RESPONSIVE, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Billy if you want your wedding to be stress free. I had an issue with a vendor not responding the week of my wedding and she fixed it within hours! I also changed my reception and rehearsal location the day before the wedding, and she took my change of design for an inside vs outside concept seemlessly and executed this change at a high level that only comes from experience. If there is one thing I could not do without at my wedding, it was Billy. She was my rock and my sanity during a jam packed weekend with non stop entertaining. Highly recommend. Her prices are extremely reasonable, and she is worth way more than what she charges
Chelle R
5.0
3/31/2025
Wow. Billy Rae is a literal dream. I have been so excited to share my experience about the DaSilva team. This is for all my Type A brides out there!
From the start, Billy had me. I live out of town but was having my wedding in Pensacola. The thought of planning my entire wedding on my own and then just handing it off to a complete stranger did NOT sit well with me. I knew I needed a wedding planner, but I wasn’t even sure exactly what I needed from one! I had three Zoom meetings before Billy. All of them were fine and friendly. They “checked all the boxes”. But when I met with Billy, her presence came off the screen. I swear I still can’t explain it…but my stress-shoulders literally came down. Her presence gave me such a calmness. My instinct was to go with her. THANK GOD. From that point forward, I’m telling you everything was smooth sailing because of that woman. Any question, concern, needing her expert opinion or just a dose of her calmness really helped ease everything for me. Our rehearsal got moved to a much smaller location because our venue was having a wedding the day before. My husband and I wanted our wedding song with people coming out on very specific lyrics. Billy’s leadership on conducting the rehearsal was amazing. We also had a lot of moving parts because of a storm and people from out of town. With her amazing communication, everyone was on the same page to have an seamless ceremony. The wedding day was INCREDIBLE. For decor, the DaSilva team did EXACTLY what I imagined. After hair and makeup, I came down to peek and see everything. (that Type A is hard to tame) I was amazed at it coming to life!! AND! I totally forgot about the Mr. & Mrs. Table! Who does that?! Me. And what did Billy do?! She whipped up the cutest table with extra decorations I had along with some back up she had. OMG! She even had all these little adjustments I didn’t even think of! Like tacking down items because of the wind from the ceremony. At this point, I’m not sure I can even claim Type A anymore. Everything during the wedding was INCREDIBLE. She kept up with the timeline to make sure all the things we wanted to do were going in a timely manner. The guests, myself and my husband had the BEST time truly because of the DaSilva team. My key points about this angel are these: She offers expert suggestions but always reminds you it’s your day. Her listening is IMPECCABLE. She pays very close attention to detail and will execute your vision. Her communication is next level—the bridge that makes everything come together seamlessly.She is fun, warm, and supportive, yet knows exactly when to step in and get things done. The perfect balance. I'm telling you....get this woman on your team and let her be the captain of your wedding ship!
Patrícia C
5.0
3/16/2025
If I could give Billy and Rick a thousand stars, I would definitely give them. Finding Billy to be our Wedding Planner was simply the best thing that ever happened to us. She made our dream come true beyond what we could have imagined. She helped us and guided us in absolutely everything for our big day. Billy even managed to find a translator (Maria Eduarda) so that our family and friends in Brazil could also understand the ceremony and be moved with us, and that was incredibly beautiful. Maria Eduarda was simply incredible with her work.
It is also worth mentioning the wonderful work that Rick did; beautiful pre-wedding photos and we can't wait to see the wedding photos. I'm sure they turned out amazing and we will be able to admire them for the rest of our lives.
Billy, thank you so much for your exceptional work. And congratulations on having such a wonderful team. They were all essential and helped us a lot on our big day!
Thank you also for being the best Wedding Planner I could have found and for all your help and support! Thank you for making our dream come true and even more beautiful and special. As I told you before, I want to get married again just to have you as our wedding planner hahaha.
I recommend you and will always recommend you a thousand times. The best wedding planner in the world!!!
Natalie S
5.0
1/18/2025
Lacey was such an incredible coordinator and helped us in so many ways we couldn’t have even thought of without her! She anticipated our every need and went over and above to take care of us during our wedding, and she was so flexible and happy to help with all kinds of meetings before. She was so amazing and she really was the glue held our wedding together. We couldn’t have done it without her!
Essence N
5.0
12/16/2024
Working with Billy as our wedding planner was an absolute dream! From the very beginning, she felt like a best friend, always staying in touch, keeping us on track, and going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Billy treats you like family—she’s warm, personable, and genuinely invested in making your big day as special as possible.
One of the things we appreciated most was how intuitive she was about helping us stay within budget. She even offered a couple of items to help bring our vision to life without charging extra—such a thoughtful and generous touch! She made our lives so much easier by doing things like browsing for items on Amazon and simply sending us the links to order. It’s those small, considerate details that truly set her apart.
Billy’s dedication, kindness, and expertise are unmatched. We can’t recommend her enough—she’s worth more than 5 stars! If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable, Billy is the one!
Tanvi J
5.0
10/30/2024
If I could give Billy and Rick 10 stars I would! Billy was literally the best planner I could ever want, it felt like planning a wedding with a sister or best friend! She made all our visions come true and caused us have the best day ever. Everything was perfect and all we would ever have wanted. Indian weddings have so many moving parts, but I was never stressed because I knew she would handle all of it!
As for photos, I will treasure Rick’s photos for the rest of my life. They were so gorgeous and the golden hour shots beach were especially magical, and I’m so glad I got pictures with all my family and friends. Highly, highly recommend!
Holly B
5.0
10/17/2024
Lacey was our wedding planner for my wedding in Pensacola Beach on 10/12/24. She did an AMAZING job. She was great in locating vendors that fit both our taste and our budget. Oh we forgot to order enough trash cans last minute? Lacey was on it- locating a vendor with extra trash cans available. The sequins on my reception dress were scratching my arm pit? Here comes Lacey with some tape, Kleenex and deoderant to try and ease the rubbing 😂 my back hurt after my husband dipped me for the kiss halfway down the aisle - here Lacey comes with Advil and water. From pre wedding planning to vendor selection to day of set up to ceremony rehearsal to the table settings, LACEY KILLED IT. Also big thank you to her husband, Darren, for stepping in to help. Our day went so smoothly and it turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We truly feel that our wedding day was the best day of our lives and Lacey is a big part of that. Thank you again for everything.
Tyra H
5.0
10/15/2024
Billy and her team at DaSilva Event Design made our wedding everything we wanted. From the start, Billy listened to our ideas and made it all come together smoothly. Her vendor recommendations were excellent, and she took care of all the details so we didn’t have to worry on the day. Billy kept things calm and organized, making the process stress-free. She was always responsive and ensured everything stayed on track. Thanks to Billy, we were able to focus on enjoying our wedding. If you want a planner who delivers a well-organized and seamless event, we highly recommend DaSilva Event Design!
Sarah P
5.0
10/06/2024
Billy was beyond amazing from the very first conversation to the days past the wedding, she was always right there. Quick with a response even when she had personal plans that would have tied her up for that weekend. She was excellent with managing all the different vendors and made sure you had every list and timeline that she created. She knows all the best for the local and budget friendly vendors. This created a fantastic atmosphere, everyone was friendly and familiar with each other making it smooth and well orchestrated; and WOW did we all have a Blast! She was always reassuring and confirming everything was in her full control. From the very first consultation I felt the stress come off, she made it easy and for that we are so thankful for her. Because of her the time we had for our wedding was stress free and we were able to enjoy it to the maximum. I’m not the only one from our group that notcied her hard work love and appreciation for what she does. We can’t wait to plan another event to have a reason to hire her again.✨
Alexis G
5.0
8/04/2024
I used DaSilva’s Events for my destination wedding in Pensacola Beach, FL. She made planning a destination wedding to effortless. She had a good collection of vendors to use that were her personal favorites, which made slimming down the vendors to go through much better.
I would recommend her to anyone!
Ali H
5.0
7/07/2024
She was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I have literally no idea how the wedding day would’ve happened without her. She made sure it was the most perfect, stress free day!😭 She is truly amazing at what she does and I would recommend her every single time!!!!!
Emily M
5.0
6/08/2024
Where do we even begin. Finding Billy was truly a divine gift from above. She and her family were everything we needed and more! Billy exceeded our expectations from day one. We worked with her for over a year, and throughout that time, she was always there for us when we had questions, worries, and moments of uncertainty. She helped us through every challenge and kept us at ease through all the phases of wedding planning. Billy available any time by phone when we needed her, to take on tasks, and kept a positive can-do attitude! She was so talented at guiding us through the first stages of the budget, helping us find our wedding design, and was a total rock start on wedding day! She and her crew made our day run so smoothly and were there to take the stress off us so we could enjoy each moment of our wedding day.
I can’t recommend Billy, her team, and her preferred vendors enough! She will always be a special part of our wedding and our lives. She genuinely cares about her clients’ lives and happiness and was a major part in helping my husband and I build a stronger bond during our engagement and throughout our wedding. When you sign up with Team DeSilva, you will not only get a beautiful and well-coordinated event, but you will experience kindness, graciousness, and compassion that is only given by someone who genuinely cares for you and the work they do!
Thank you, Billy Rae!
Megan M
5.0
5/28/2024
Lacey and Billy were absolutely amazing on my wedding day. Lacey was my main planner throughout the process and was so great at seeing my vision ad well as staying within my budget. Anytime something changed or we hut a snag she came to me with solutions as well as cost saving ideas and vendors. I would recommend this team to everyone!
Andreq L
5.0
5/18/2024
We engaged DaSilva Event Design for our daughter’s wedding and everything was great! My daughter and now son-in-law researched and selected Billy to plan the wedding. At our first meeting, Billy explained her services, which is basically taking care of everything. She really worked with the bride and groom to articulate their vision and have the wedding they wanted.
One of Billy’s strengths (aside from being incredibly well organized), is that she knows the right vendors to go to. She recommended the venue, the florist, the band, the portrait artist, the photographer, and the photo bus. All were exceptional! Her team even put together and delivered the goody bags for the out-of-town guests
In reality, everything was perfect. One example is that friends told us that at most events when the wait staff pass the hors d’oeuvres, you are lucky if they come to you once or twice in an hour. At our wedding, they were constantly out to make sure people got what they wanted.
Bottom line (and this is from someone who is good at finding fault), I would not hesitate to hire DaSilva Event Design for anything. We were so pleased we gave her a 25% tip.
Sarah L
5.0
5/14/2024
She was absolutely fantastic and we managed to have the best wedding ever!
Lindsey C
5.0
4/18/2024
Billy was an excellent wedding planner and day of coordinator. She handled our wedding beautifully by coordinating with all vendors and handling any situations that arose with vendors. She allowed us to enjoy our wedding day fully without any concern. She was worth every penny!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 01/08/2025
Thank you so much for your kinds words. It was such an awesome day!! I wish you two a life...
time of happiness
Beth O
5.0
4/10/2024
I chose Billy (DaSilva's Event Design) based on reviews, and I am SO glad I did!! I truly cannot recommend her enough! She went above and beyond; it is evident that she is passionate about what she does. She made sure that I was stress free the day of - handling every little detail. You seriously cannot get any better than Billy Silva! She is the BEST!!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 06/08/2024
What an amazing couple!!! Thank you so much for letting us be part of your special day!! C...
an not wait to see what the future hold for you two!!
Laura M
5.0
12/10/2023
Billy was amazing! She helped us with each step of the wedding planning process and took care of communication with all the vendors. When problems arose, she worked behind the scenes to resolve any issues and provide a solution without adding any stress to us. Billy definitely went above and beyond to make our day exactly what we wanted.
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 12/11/2023
We really went on a journey planning your wedding and I am SO glad I got to be part of tha...
t journey!! I am so honored that me and my team got to plan your big day!!
Caroline A
5.0
12/10/2023
Billy did an amazing job as our wedding planner. From the first conversation with Billy, I could tell how much she cared about making sure that our wedding went perfectly and how excited she was for our special day (sometimes it felt like she was even more excited than I was!). Billy is highly responsive and always had a positive outlook. When our reception venue fell through, Billy dropped everything to help us find a new venue, and she remained such a bright light through the whole process. In the end, the day was absolutely perfect, and we can’t thank Billy enough.
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 12/11/2023
Caroline, I wish you and Fleming the absolute best life together!! It was an absolute hono...
r planning your wedding, thank you for allowing me to be part of it!
Rebeca C
5.0
11/14/2023
Outstanding does not begin to describe Billy and her team. From the first phone call to the wedding, Billy was tremendously supportive and truly went above and beyond for us. We had our wedding at our family home, and hired Billy as our day of coordinator. She handled absolutely every single aspect of the wedding day, it allowed me, my mother-in-law and the entire family to enjoy our day without having to worry about the smaller (and bigger) aspects of the day. Billy also helped us pivot when the rain came down and we had to switch our ceremony location at the last minute . Without a doubt hiring Billy and her team was the best investment we made for our wedding. At the end of the night, our driver was delayed and she was ready to drive us back to our hotel herself because we couldn’t locate the driver. I’m sure there’s probably other things she did throughout the day that I didn’t even see that were beyond the original plan. I truly can’t recommend Billy enough, she is very passionate about her job and as she says so herself she loves love, so what better person to celebrate it?
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 11/14/2023
Rebeca!! It was an honor to be part of your and Ben’s wedding day. What an amazing couple ...
you two are!
Corey F
5.0
10/20/2023
I am DJ Corey with Stay Up Entertainment in Pensacola! Wanted to pop in real quick and let future brides know that Billy and team are simply my favorites to work with! They are hands on, sweet folks who are professional and ready for your big day - to make all things happen your way without a hitch. Love these guys!!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 10/22/2023
We feel the same way about you Corey!! Love when we get to work together!!
Kelli H
5.0
10/15/2023
We used Billy for our wedding vow renewal and I can not recommend her enough! The process of planning a wedding from three states away was very daunting, but she made the process so easy and made it to where I could enjoy our day without having to worry about anything. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner just save yourself a lot of headaches and anxiety and hire DaSilva Event Design!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 10/15/2023
Kelli and Guy it was such an honor to be trusted to run your vow renewal!! What an amazing...
family you have💚💚
London F
5.0
10/12/2023
Lacey was so very helpful - our day was perfect thanks to her! I would highly recommend trusting her to coordinate your wedding or event.
Erika E
5.0
6/28/2023
I literally do not even know where to begin with Billy. Just AMAZING is all I can really say. I was a destination wedding bride in Ohio having a beach wedding down in FL. We found our venue first and I then had others telling me I needed to hire a wedding day coordinator. I had never really given this much thought until I realized how truly busy I would be and not be able to do it all myself.
After looking through many different websites and not knowing who to go through for a coordinator, none of them just really "grabbed" me and made me feel like I'd want to work with them (no offense to any other coordinators). I started doing all of the planning on my own and first found my reception venue. Since we wouldn't be seeing our venue in person for several months out when we took a vacation down in FL last fall, I started to go through social media to look for reviews, videos, whatever I could find so we could get a feel for how our venue space and everything was. Low and behold, I came across a TikTok that Billy tagged my hired venue in that she was setting up a wedding at. In this TikTok her vibe, her energy, her vision, just literally everything truly made me really like her and really wanted her to coordinate my wedding. I reached out last summer and we had a zoom call and I knew instantly she was the one I wanted to hire. Even though I hired her for day of only, as I had already been doing most of the planning and decor shopping myself, when I tell you she understood the assignment, she truly did. From last year when I hired her until my wedding last week, this woman was there for literally ANYTHING I could want or ask. Not a single time when I had a question did she take more than 10 mins to respond (at most and I'm not kidding), but if she was busy and had a lot going on she let me know she got my text and it would take her a bit to reply. Not one time did I feel in the dark with not knowing something, or how something would be. If I started to freak out about something, she was right there to try and calm me down and reassure me that things would be fine and she would make sure of it. Being a destination bride is not easy when you are states away and can't be there to do certain things or see things when you need to, but she made it a breeze and was there to help with anything I could need. Getting all of my vendors on board, communicating with them for everything, and making things so much easier on our day of was such a blessing. The day of my wedding they were calling for storms, and weather had been atrocious in FL since we got into the state the week of our wedding and I was seriously stressing about rain. She knew I was stressed. She tried to make me feel at ease, and even on the day of, when the weather was being really crazy and so unpredictable, while she was at my venue setting up, and didn't get much reception in the building, she was SITTING IN HER CAR WATCHING THE WEATHER RADAR FaceTiming me, calming me down, telling me not to stress, and making sure everything was going to be good for our ceremony in a couple hours and going over backup plans with me that she already coordinated with our beach ceremony vendor.
I literally couldn't have asked for anything more. Our day was BEAUTIFUL, every part of it, and I'm so very glad to have met her, and have her be a part of our day and bring my vision to life. If you truly want someone who will care and go to all ends for you, hire her people. You will not regret it.
Sean R
5.0
6/25/2023
We really enjoyed working with Billy. She was so fun and organized. Billy is exactly what every couple getting married needs. Every step of the way she took great care of us. Very thorough and detailed down to the last rose pedal. Without hesitation hire Billy for your wedding planner and you will not be disappointed. Without you Billy we would have been stressed the day of and it would have really took a toll on what we could have enjoyed having to organize ourselves. She loves her dream job and you can see it in the results! We personally want to thank you for everything and we literally couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Abby B
5.0
6/08/2023
Billy and her team are the definition of professionalism. From the day you hire her, to the wedding day, and even the days after, she’s there for you. She has the warmest heart and it shines in everything she does. You can truly tell how much she loves her job. She puts her whole heart into it all. Billy ensures clear communication with use of zoom calls and always answers her phone calls/texts/emails promptly. You will never not be able to get ahold of her! She has a very good reputation in the industry and knows the BEST vendors. As a bride on your own it can be hard to get a hold of your vendors, you need a planner like Billy who has first hand connections and numbers to easily solve any resolution. It is so important to have a team and a leader that people enjoy working with, that is her! She’s so confident in her skills and constantly will assure you that she has everything taken care of. I am the definition of an OCD bride with a strong voiced family and she did an amazing job facilitating all the events and making sure we were taken care of, never overwhelmed. Our wedding is still being talked about due to the amazing team and how smoothly everything went. My dress strap even broke during my first dance and Billy sowed me up in less than 30 seconds. Weddings are stressful enough, do not do it alone, it is not worth it! Hire DaSilva’s events and have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. They will make it happen!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 06/08/2023
Abby and Luke I can not even begin to explain how much I adore you both and your families!...
! Your wedding was definitely one for the books and I am excited to follow you and Luke on your marriage journey!!
David F
5.0
4/29/2023
My main priority in seeking a wedding planner was someone to help assemble vendors, coordinate communication, and make our wedding day itself run smoothly. I just wanted to show up and not have to worry about anything.
Billy helped us locate several great vendors (for photography, rentals, flowers, and DJ), coordinated all communication, and indeed made our big day run smoothly. Also, Billy's enthusiasm and passion for weddings in general was great to see. If I had another event in the 30A area - perhaps an anniversary? - I'd definitely hire Billy again!
Raluca G
5.0
3/27/2023
So I am speaking to this from two perspectives. 1st- I’m a professional wedding photographer
2nd- I hired Billy and her team for my wedding because we wanted someone local to the Gulf Shores area
It felt risky, because of all my vendors Billy was one of the only ones I hadn’t worked alongside before. But in our first interview, it was so clear how much Billy truly loves being a part of wedding days! And honestly, that’s what convinced me she was the one I wanted to hire.
Too many brides overlook having vendors that really love their jobs- but speaking from experience, a vendor that loves their job, treats it as FAR more than just a job. You could tell how invested she was our entire wedding weekend! Volunteering to help pick up wedding guests who flew in from the airport, putting the decor together at home after leaving for the day, and really listening to all the things I had envisioned for the day. Billy and her entire team/family ;) were an actual dream the whole weekend and I’m still just blown away by all of the time and effort they poured into everything. They 10/10 have my recommendation as both a bride and a fellow vendor 🤍
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 04/17/2023
Raluca and Joel,
I had the best time with your wedding, it was such an amazing experience ...
with even more amazing people. I will miss our weekly Thursday chats💚 I wish you both the most happy life together
Torri R
5.0
3/18/2023
Billy was absolutely amazing!! I hired her as our day of coordinator and it was the best decision I made. My wedding was this year in March and the amount of stress she took off my shoulders was incredible. We told her exactly how we wanted everything decorated and what we had envisioned and her and her team made it come to life. If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator to help take stress off of you so you can enjoy your wedding day, Billy is your girl!!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 03/18/2023
Torri!!
Your wedding was so amazing and what a great group of people. So honored me and m...
y team got to be part of it!
Jessica M
5.0
2/04/2023
Billy Silvia and her team profoundly transformed my wedding day experience. I hired Billy as a month before & day of coordinator. I could not have made it without her. She handled all of my vendors with such ease. I accidentally hired two bar companies , she took care of that within minutes on my weddings day , which could have turned into a disaster. My maid of honor broke her heel. Billy fixed her heel just in time for the ceremony and pictures. My wedding day wouldn’t have been as enjoyable if it weren’t for Billy and her team. They took care of everything. If I could rate her 10 stars I would! If you are looking for a coordinator , look no further than Dasilvias event. All my bridesmaids were also so thankful because we were all able
To relax and drink champagne instead of running around making sure everything is perfect.
Thank you for making my day so magical!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 02/04/2023
Jessica,
It was such an honor to be a part of your special day!! What an amazingly beautif...
ul southern wedding with an even more amazing group of people!! Thank you for trusting me and my team with your wedding day!!
Adina P
5.0
12/28/2022
Billy Rae is one of the most efficient wedding planners I've worked with. She is fun to be around, understands what the vendor team needs and all the couples love her. She is attentive to detail, on top of things, but not overwhelming, very professional and you can tell she loves what she does, and knows how to do it well. Hire her and see her in action, your wedding will be 100x better that your dream wedding.
Savanna H
5.0
12/25/2022
Billy and her team(husband, son) were THE BEST choice I made in a day of coordinator. From setup, to the ceremony, to the reception, to clean up she was a huge asset and our day wouldn't have as smoothly as it did without them there. My husband was on the fence when I told him I hired a coordinator and even he was surprised by how much they did and was very glad we had one.
1000% would recommend Billy and team! Worth every penny and more.
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 12/25/2022
Savanna!! What an amazing day your wedding was!! Thank you so much for allowing us to be p...
art of your day, it truly was an honor!
Briana C
5.0
11/18/2022
I cannot say enough good about Billy and everything she did for me. From the moment we started working together she was there for me and helped me with anything I needed. She made planning my entire wedding (which was a destination wedding btw) completely stress free. On the day of I didn’t have to lift a finger. All I had to do was panic about my vows lol. She was a god send and we had the best day and weekend of our lives. If you’re looking for someone to be in contact with all of your other vendors so you don’t have to, she’s the one. I am not the wedding planning type of girl and she helped me with every detail. Thank you 🧡🧡🧡 Forever grateful.
Ric J
5.0
11/08/2022
Billy was the best coordinator ever. She went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day was exactly what we wanted. She was involved with our planning and was able to understand what we wanted and make sure it happened on the day of our wedding. We were able to sit back, relax, and enjoy our day because she had everything covered.
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 11/10/2022
Ric & Amber!!
You have such an amazing relationship, it was so amazing being part of your ...
special day! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness 💚
Bridget W
5.0
11/02/2022
While I was very happy with everything about my wedding day, working with Billy was by far one of the easiest and best decisions of the whole process. Her first words on our introduction was "I just love love" and that is so apparent through all of her work. She offers several comprehensive packages tailored for any wedding experience, and my husband and I chose to utilize her day-of coordination services. We only expected her to be there on the day and hopefully even the week before, but she was supporting us the whole way. Starting a month before the event, she was organizing and communicating openly, creating schedules and coordinating vendors. Prior to that, she was always available for ideas, recommendations, and encouragement. She is is simultaneously professional and so full of fun and excitement . She is very easy to talk to, responsive, timely, helpful, and everything you want in someone helping you organize a big event. On the day of, I didn't have to think or worry about a thing. She set up decorations, took them down, ran the ceremony music, packed the get away car, handed out the glow sticks for send off, and everything in between. My parents, who were very worried about having to run an event and entertain their guests while also enjoy the wedding, have also said over and over how incredibly helpful she was. They were able to dance with me and my guests all night long! I cannot emphasize enough how strongly I recommend Billy as a coordinator, and how much I appreciate her as a person and as an integral part of our wedding day.
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 11/02/2022
Kyle and Bridget,
Your wedding was one for the books!!! Me and my team had the best time a...
nd just adore you and your families!! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your day, it was truly epic!!
Annalee G
5.0
10/21/2022
HIRE HER! Billy goes above and beyond for the packages she offers. My husband and I hired her as our day-of coordinator for our wedding in June of 2022. We are dual-military and hosted our wedding at the NAS Pensacola base chapel and Mustin Beach Officer’s Club. Coordinating any event on base is logistically challenging and Billy provided us with assistance right where it was needed: coordinating with the venue for set up, coordinating with vendors to make sure they had base access, and handing all the extra details herself. She took over all communication with vendors 2 weeks prior to the wedding so I could enjoy my family coming into town and bachelorette party care-free.
She made every vision I had come to life and was quick to offer recommendations for things I was not sure about. I had complete ease leaving things in her hands. From planning, to set up, to executing the event, to cleaning up she was attentive, punctual, and incredibly kind & respectful all at the same time.
It is well worth hiring her - she loves her job and genuinely cares about making YOUR day come true. We look back at our wedding and think there is no way we could’ve done it without her!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 10/21/2022
Annalee & Travis!!
I had a blast working your wedding, I have always had a special place i...
n my heart for any military because my hubby is retired Army and I am beyond grateful I was able to be part of your special day💚
Paige W
5.0
10/18/2022
Look no further!!!!! DaSilva’s Event Design is who you want and need for your big day. Billy Rae & her team get 5 stars from me! She is so personable, quick to respond, has a great eye for detail, and so much more. I truly did not have one single worry on the big day because of her! Everything ran so smooth. She made sure every little last detail was perfect. My husband and I were blown away with her talent. She truly has a heart of gold and a passion for weddings! How awesome! I highly recommend you to contact DaSilva’s Event Design to set up an initial meeting so you can see what I’m talking about. I promise you that you will want to hire her right then and there! My wedding day was the best day of my life & Billy Rae is to thank for that!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 10/19/2022
Paige and Logan,
What an incredibly special day!! I am so grateful that I got to be a part...
of it💚
Eldonna S
5.0
10/18/2022
Eldonna L: Billy was amazing! She made our day soo special! She took care of EVERYTHING! My whole family could not stop raving about how amazing Billy was! Even my bridesmaids took her card for their future weddings that how amazing she was!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 10/19/2022
Donna & Micah,
You two, your family, and your friends are one of the most incredible group...
s I have EVER been around, it was such a blessing to be part of your special day, one I will never forget!
Kylie B
5.0
9/26/2022
Billy is amazing! She is so full of joy and makes the overall experience stress free. If something goes wrong she is on top of it! As the bride I didn’t even know things went wrong until the next day, which is how it should be. Overall she really kicked ass, stayed with the timeline and is so wonderful to work with! I highly recommend
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 09/26/2022
Being able to officiate and coordinate your wedding was such a special moment in my career...
! I adore you and your amazing hubby!
Dusty C
5.0
9/26/2022
Billy is not only amazing at coordinating and executing but she is an amazing all around awesome person. She was able to take all my decorations and make them look amazing even though I had little vision of my own. She just went with it and it all looked fantastic and magical. I had no worries the day of our wedding and was able to relax and enjoy the entire day and every moment knowing she was taking care of it all. -one thankful bride
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 09/26/2022
Dusty being a part of your and Jeremy’s wedding was such an amazing experience!! Thank you...
for allowing me to be part of your special day💚
Lirlean P
5.0
9/23/2022
Billy was the best wedding planner ever , from the very first meeting I knew she was my planner. Was always available anytime I needed her , and listened to my vision of how I wanted everything. I would recommend her to any future bride , professional and really felt that she cared about us as an couple. Even when it started to rain she reassured me that all would be well , really helped keep me calm. Already told my husband when we renew our vowels again, we have our wedding planner already Billy!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 09/26/2022
Lirlean it was an honor to be a part of you and you husbands special day!! I just adore yo...
u and your family💚
Kenzieq J
5.0
9/19/2022
Billy and her team are phenomenal! She took all of the stress of of us so we were able to truly enjoy our day! She went out of her way for us! She made an arch to match my dreams! Her husband filled in when our photographer left! she made all of our bouquets, arch flowers, and added flowers to our cake! She was our go-to gal! We love Billy!!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 09/19/2022
Kenzie your day was such a special day!! Thank you so much for letting us be part of it. ...
It is one that I will remember FOREVER!!
Kate M
5.0
5/31/2022
Billy helped put our day together and was absolutely wonderful every step of the way! From our first meeting where she showed us our venue and discussed our initial details to when she very kindly removed some contraband alcohol a guest brought to asking to buy the wedding arch my husband made she was kind and funny and the best addition to our group of helpers. She’s definitely someone I’d recommend to anyone putting together an event!
Response from DaSilva's Event Design on 05/31/2022
Your arch has seen a lot of weddings!! How cool is that? You guys were the absolute best!...
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day💚
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