Event Planning DC - Wedding Planning and Design

ough the decisions we had to make and gave seasoned advice every step of the way. Our experience with Michele and her team was fantastic!

h fun planning this wedding with them! I seriously forgot they had other clients because of how attentive and communicative they are. They helped me and my Type B husband stay on schedule, they understood our vision and executed it beautifully, and brought such a wealth of knowledge and experience. I seriously cannot recommend EPDC enough!

lished any of this long-distance without you and your amazing team. From our first conversation to the last dance of the evening, Michele and her team impressed us and our guests. Their 20+ years of experience and attention to detail are extremely impressive - they've seen it all and it shows! Michele's creativity flows - the best thing one can do is trust her - you will not be disappointed! Our 165 guests are still raving about the event! We highly recommend the Event Planning DC team!

Seriously, planning a wedding can be super stressful, but these ladies made it feel like a walk in the park. Michele was like my wedding fairy godmother! She listened to all my crazy ideas and dreams and helped me figure out how to make them a reality. Debby is like the organizational wizard of the group—she kept everything on track and made sure I didn’t lose my mind with all the details. They took all the stress off my shoulders right from the start. When it came time for the big day, I was just blown away! They created the most spectacular space for us and our guests. It was like stepping into a dream! Every little detail was just perfect, and the atmosphere was magical. On the day of the wedding, I was able to just relax and enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. Michele, Debby and their team were working their magic behind the scenes, making sure everything went off without a hitch. I honestly can’t thank them enough for everything they did. If you’re looking for a team that truly cares about making your wedding day hire EPDC. Michele and Debby made this whole experience so enjoyable, and I’m forever grateful to them for turning my vision into a dream! Thank you, ladies, for everything! 💖✨

ed in late January 2024 to see if it was realistic to plan a wedding in Fall 2024 (about 9-10 months out), given our guest count (~100 guests) and budget. And we appreciated that before agreeing to take us on as full-service clients, Michele first researched whether there were available venues we liked within our date range and budget. (We feel many planners wouldn’t do this beforehand). From there, EPDC’s full-services planning was invaluable. Michele really understood our vision and what was most important to us, and she helped us build an incredible vendor team that was within our budget. I cannot express how thankful I am that her team was able to send us a shortlist of available vendors who aligned with our aesthetic and budget for each critical vendor decision. All we had to do was interview our top 1 or 2 candidates, which saved us so much time! And we didn’t have to worry about whether these vendors would deliver quality products/services. In addition to logistics, Michele also helped us with our seating design, florals and creative vision. She really has an eye for the creative details, and I knew after she got to know my husband and I that we could trust her to run with items like the décor, and she would create something magical on our behalf. Our wedding was 2 weeks ago, and it exceeded all our expectations!! All of our vendors were amazing & everything went so smoothly, and we credit the EPDC team for that. Our friends and family continuously remarked on how the event captured the “essence of us” – it was beautiful and intimate, yet relaxed and genuine. We loved being able to relax and enjoy the weekend with family and friends. Thank you, EPDC!

my wedding day timeline and handling all vendor coordination. Overall great experience!

g was perfect and they guided us the entire way.

o easy! Everything was taken care of, and the day-of was completely flawless, from the ceremony, to transportation, to the reception! Michele recommended all of the vendors we ended up using, and they nailed the vision that we were dreaming of!

was so helpful with finding all of our vendors and making sure we got exactly what we wanted. They helped navigate and solve every issue that came our way. We cannot recommend them enough!!

actly what we wanted for our big day. Their experience with our venue and vendors proved invaluable and made our wedding day go as smoothly as possible.

ey provided excellent venue and vendor recommendations from the beginning given their extensive experience in the industry. They were our reliable guides throughout the wedding planning process related to budget, timeline, decor, logistics, and everything in-between. With their oversight and coordination, the day-of went perfectly and we didn't have to worry about a single detail.

wedding planners, and Event Planning DC made the groom feel comfortable to be involved as much as he wanted to be. From contracts, handling guests, day-of coordination, and all the beautiful details, Michele, Debby, and Juliet made our special day even more special. We’ve told all of our engaged friends that they are worth every single penny. They became good friends and gave great advice, especially when we struggled to vocalize our vision. Michele knows the DMV music scene in and out, and helped guide us to a band that would have our guests dancing all night — exactly what we wanted! They made sure every detail was absolutely perfect. They worked with us every single step of the way to make sure our special day was exactly what we envisioned. If any little thing went wrong on our wedding day, we still don’t have any clue about it because they were on top of everything! We could not have asked for better wedding planning, and we are grateful beyond words for their expertise. Truly the best decision we made!

Michele and team were throughly organized and made sure everything went off without a hitch. I would have been lost without a fantastic team! I was stress free knowing my wedding was in their hands! We love Michele and the entire EPDC team!

ed complete our wedding vision, and expertly handled all our wedding day details so we had nothing to worry about on the big day. Thank you Michele, Carlye, and Caitlin!

ndors in the industry. This made it easy to navigate the options and trust their knowledge. Communication was always excellent and we had several zoom calls, phone calls, and in-person meetings throughout the year. The day-of wedding was flawless and there were no hiccups that I noticed. Thank you Carlye for helping with my dress bustle! I truly appreciate how Michele and Debby made sure my vision came to life, thank you times a million!

dinate is second to none! We truly appreciate the attention to detail and Michele's decisive nature. Everyone on the team played such integral and important roles that relieved a great deal of stress for us; from the transportation logistics to the day of stationery, seating arrangements and last minute changes, the Event Planning DC team was awesome! Special thanks to Carlye and Debby who were so kind, sweet and patient on the day of the event. They both exhibited great composure and handled guests beautifully. Highly recommend Event Planning DC for your wedding planning needs.

They are on point every step of the way. The wedding was beautiful and every detail was taken care of. Michele has excellent recommendations if you need a photographer, DJ, etc. In fact, Michele recommended every vendor I used and I couldn't be happier! Michele is friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I would say that after working together on wedding plans, Michele is more like a friend than a vendor. You will love working with her and the team! Thanks, Michele!

day the best of our lives. Could not recommend them highly enough!

ir journey. From finding the perfect venue when we ourselves had no idea what we wanted to navigating the complicated maze of vendors and third-party service providers to helping make the trains run smoothly on the big day, Michele’s confidence and insights helped take the stress out of the process. Photographer, make-up, tailor, DJ, caterer, florist and cake were all direct recommendations from Michele, and all were outstanding. Knowing they came with Michele’s endorsement made a big difference. She also kept us on track with various administrative tasks (wedding licenses, deadlines for officiants, contracts, due dates on deposits), and kept a running master to-do list that we could access at any time and ensure everything was proceeding apace. Our wedding day exceeded our expectations and wouldn’t have been possible without Michele and her team guiding us every step of the way.

volved, and supportive. After our initial phone call, I knew the team would be a perfect fit. EventPlanningDC goes above and beyond to create a wedding that is "your own vision," and one that is executed flawlessly. One of the team members even designed (and personally drew!) a custom signature cocktail napkin for us of our dog, Luna! Michele became like a second mom to me throughout the process, and I couldn't possibly thank her enough for all of the work she put in to make my wedding absolutely perfect. The day went amazing, I was stress-free (even my guests commented how little stress they felt I was under the day of!), and I have Michele and her team at EventPlannningDC to thank for that! Her connections are invaluable, and she even helped us secure a photographer that originally was unable to work a second wedding that weekend, but agreed to do it for EventPlanningDC! Thank you EventPlanningDC! Can't wait to call you to plan my child's wedding in 25 years!

ichele and Debby had every detail covered, kept in constant contact with both me and each of my vendors, and were both so incredibly organized and flexible. I had so many ideas about colors, styles, food, and details for the wedding with no idea how to pull them all together in a thoughtful and elegant way - Michele's expertise and creative eye flawlessly made my vision a reality. She went above and beyond for me every step of the way and I cannot thank her enough. The weeks leading up to my wedding were stress free and it is all thanks to this wonderful team. On wedding day, Michele and her assistants were on site ensuring that every chair was in place, every person in the bridal party was where they needed to be, and every tie was straightened! I cannot thank them enough for their attention to detail and commitment to planning and orchestrating my perfect day. Do yourself a favor and work with these wonderful ladies and you will be in the best hands for your special day!!

r vision was executed, and they were able to focus on the event itself. All the vendors we worked with were professional and enhanced the experience of the couple and all our guests.

her, caterer, bakery, and venue. All we had to do was show up and pick what we wanted. She was so nice and encouraging! Would 10/10 use again for any other big event

ctions, which makes vendor selection easy! The first time I met with Michele, I told her the "feeling" I wanted for our venue and she immediately knew the perfect place. I highly recommend Michele and her team!

uring in my head during the months before our big day. From the timeline, to small details, to troubleshooting, to answering all of my questions, she is an amazing resource and vendor to hire on to your wedding day team. I didn't want to be stressed in the weeks leading up to it, and it was so reassuring to know that an experienced set of eyes was keeping everything in line! The month of the wedding she was in contact with all of my vendors, making sure that everything would be perfect the day of. She also referred wonderful vendors to us that I wouldn't have known otherwise, while being mindful of our budget. Our wedding day ran smoothly and I have to credit it all to her team. My husband and I were able to enjoy our day without stressing about what was happening next, what time it was, or where we needed to be. She guided us through the whole day! We ran out of bourbon during our wedding, but I didn't even know because a member of her team was able to run to a liquor store and restock before I even knew. Talk about problem solving! I feel like "wedding planner" isn't a big enough title reflect how much she did for our wedding day. I would hire her a million times over- our day would not have been as amazing as it was without Event Planning DC!

ster's wedding. Cannot recommend Event Planning DC enough!!!!

were fortunately able to have Michele help us through the craziness of rescheduling with all of our vendors. Can't imagine planning for wedding without a team like theirs!

t a micro-wedding last minute for our family and hold off until 2021 for our large wedding. Michele stayed in touch with us throughout this crazy year discussing options and helping us make difficult decisions. We decided to use Event Planning DC for both our intimate wedding this year in addition to our wedding next year. Michele and Carly did an amazing job to say the least! They were extremely tentative, organized and decorated the room so beautifully! I cannot thank them enough for making my vision come alive and taking the stress of coordinating everything off of me. I am looking forward to working with them again for our wedding next year and other future events. I highly recommend Event Planning DC!

plan our day! Michele went above and beyond in every way, helping us through every step of the never ending process that is Wedding planning. I was definitely a very anxious and easily stressed out Bride. Whenever I was feeling even the slightest bit of panic, Michele would call me right then and there no matter what she was doing and instantly talk me off the ledge. Never once did I worry that I was in great hands. We were supposed to have our wedding in April 2020, but obviously because of the pandemic, we didn't have the wedding we imagined. However, we did get married on our original day with a small Micro-Wedding. Michele ensured that the day still was celebrated and so special! She even surprised us with a mini version of our wedding cake! We still intend to have our party next Spring, and with the help of Michele and her team, I know it will be well worth the wait.

osits paid and we were ready for the big day when the bottom fell out in March - LOCK DOWN. Michele jumped in and basically had to redesign the whole wedding soup to nuts. She managed to lock in an alternate date, find a new photographer, work with the caterer and hotel to reschedule everything. We have had to postpone twice and honestly I would have had a heart attack by now if Michele hadn't been there to always say "its ok, we can work with this". Michele really listens, has an endless list of vendors and is a veteran at handling all the bumps you may encounter planning a wedding. Especially the heightened emotions that come out in planning any wedding. Even a COVID wedding.

it. She made it completely flawless! I would highly recommend!!!

th of. She even attended our tasting with us. Michele made sure the month of that everything was taken care of, and that all emails came to her to lower any of my stress. You definitely feel/know she has your back. Michele and Carlye handled everything behind the scenes on the day of the wedding seamlessly. They even walked my dog for me towards the end of the evening :)! I can't recommend them enough!

sary to pull this off -- all the way from hiring a golf cart and valet to park on a narrow, dead end street, and a two level clear ceiling tent to cover our deck and getting a beautiful tipi built to serve as a chuppah in the yard. The wedding was simply beautiful. The flowers were gorgeous, the atmosphere intimate and elegant. There were so many details they accounted for and an exhausting amount of support during the wedding. Michele and Debby went way above and beyond the engagement, which was just for the month before the wedding. They are the best!!

to have an option for month out / day of, rather than the full package. Michele went out of her way to make sure I was happy with every detail and helped me work through all my questions and logistical stress

lling everything together in time; then, we changed things up kind of drastically by increasing the guest list by almost 50% at close to the last minute. But they pulled everything together beautifully. In particular I appreciated how they took the time to understand our vision for our somewhat unconventional wedding. Michele's ability to just "get" the look and feel we were going for was remarkable - every design or procedural option she sent us or suggested to us was right in line with what we had in our heads. And Debby really kept us organized and was very nice and gentle with her reminders when we needed to be responsive or get something done! I could not have been happier with the way the event turned out, and I know that both of them, and others on the team, worked really hard, especially on the day of the event, to make it happen. Highly highly recommend!

one some of the planning already. Michele went so far above and beyond those 30 days, attending meetings in the months leading up to her taking over and answering (lots of) emails and phone calls from my mom. She did a great job making sure both of us felt heard and really helped us make better decisions than we would have on our own. Our wedding looked beautiful and we didn't have any worries the day of.

wedding this past November 10th. Michele helped my vision become a reality - she came with us to meet with our florist many times (for reference we had 14 different flower proposals), did a walkthrough at the hotel where we were getting married at with the wedding coordinator there, and was "on call" for any questions or concerns that I had throughout the process. On the day of, Michele helped run the show. We were behind schedule during the reception and Michele was able to ensure that we caught up by changing a few time slots around. In addition, Michele coordinated all vendor meals, vendor show up times, and car/bus coordination for the day of. Three weeks before my wedding, Michele texted me to "relax and enjoy myself" and I was able to do just that knowing that I was in good hands with Michele and Carlye! I can not thank them enough for all their hard work!