Fairy Godmother Events, based out of Rockville, Maryland, is a woman-owned company that specializes in wedding planning and day-of coordination services. Their team of Planners has years of experience in helping couples transform their special day into the wedding of their dreams. Planning a wedding can be challenging; at Fairy Godmother Events, they believe finding the right team to support you on your wedding day should be simple. They put their clients first by listening to what their needs are and customizing all services to hourly packages, allowing clients to pay for the time and services needed without wasting resources on those they don’t. This company serves soon-to-be-weds across northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Services
Fairy Godmother Events can assist couples in a multitude of ways according to what they need. Every process begins with a consultation where soon-to-be-weds can discuss their ideas and vision for the big day. They specialize in day-of coordination services, with the option to add additional support as needed. Other services offered include:
Venue selection & management
Vendor selection & management
Full-service planning
Partial planning services
Budget analysis
Decor concept design and execution
Timeline creation and direction
Guest-list management
Hotel block selection & management
Floorplan and layout services
Personal details Decorator
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
Couples usually spend $2,950
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Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Kadzo West
Head Godmother, Event Planning and Management
Kadzo is a professional wedding planner and the owner of Fairy Godmother Events. In her eyes, nothing is more important than making sure her client's vision is fully realized. Offering detailed consultations, budget management, and a brilliant sense of aesthetic, Kadzo ensures your wedding dreams become a splendid reality.
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4.9
out of 5.0
15 reviews
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Fairy Godmother Events, particularly Kadzo and her team, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their day-of coordination services for weddings. The team was praised for their responsiveness, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to last-minute changes, making the planning process stress-free and the wedding day seamless. Clients appreciated the helpful recommendations for vendors, exceptional organization, and calm demeanor exhibited by Kadzo and her associates, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience.
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Devorah S
5.0
5/07/2025
My older sister advised me: "if there's any one thing you should invest in for your wedding, it's your day-of planner." If there's any planner you should invest in, it's Fairy Godmother Events.
Kadzo and her team are experienced, reliable, and fun to work with. Kadzo was not only patient in sorting out details with me as we neared the wedding, but also very responsive from the day we booked our contract with her -- almost a year ahead of our wedding!
Even though we only had the day-of package, Kadzo went above and beyond in supporting the success of our relatively modest wedding: she shared helpful recommendations for vendors she's worked with in the past within our budget, helped me upload content onto well-organized wedding planning software, and adapted well to all of the planned/unplanned changes throughout the weeks leading up to our event.
Did I mention that she and her team are funny, too?! The Fairy Godmother Events team made our rehearsal and all of the in-between moments a blast.
Our wedding weekend was the most fun weekend of my life. Fairy Godmother Events was instrumental in making it so. Thanks for working your miracles on us, FGE team!
Wheeler S
5.0
10/11/2024
I cannot say enough great things about Niassa and Fairy Godmother Events! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Niassa handled everything with incredible care and attention to detail. She even went above and beyond by preparing food for my spouse and me to keep us energized for our wedding pictures. She thought of things I hadn’t even considered, which made the entire experience feel completely stress-free. The decorations were simple yet stunning, and it felt like she brought our vision to life perfectly. Every single detail was handled flawlessly. I am so grateful for Niassa's professionalism, creativity, and hard work. If you're looking for someone to make your day perfect, look no further than Fairy Godmother Events!
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Ida G
5.0
10/07/2024
Working with Kadzo was fantastic! We highly recommend!
We worked with Kadzo for over a year leading up to our wedding. One of the first things we noticed about Kadzo that proved true throughout the entire planning experience is how cool, calm, collected, and solutions-oriented she is. She was just so open-minded and adaptable and always made us feel at ease. I think some planners, intentional or not, imply that couples are making “right” or “wrong” decisions. Kadzo wasn’t like this - she was very direct and honest about trade-offs, benefits and costs, best practices, and problems to really avoid. But in general, she did not try to push us too much toward a strict vision which we really appreciated. We felt like she was our partner in crafting and executing our totally unique day. She provided high-quality vendor recommendations, and in cases where we decided we wanted a different vendor, she helped us think through our decisions and managed communications with the vendors. She was patient while we iterated and helped us tell the difference between factors that were really important and those that didn’t matter as much. We also appreciated the Aisle Planner planning software she provided, which had to-do checklist and a budget tool.
Throughout the process, Kadzo was reachable via email, text, Zoom, or call. We tried to be efficient, but if we ran a few minutes over, she was always very accommodating. When it came down to the month of we met more frequently. On the wedding day, we did not have to worry about managing anything! She kept us running on time and our family was raving about how well organized the wedding was. Kadzo’s associate was also excellent, friendly and capable. Again, I come back to the calm demeanor - It really does go a long way on the day of and keeping your vibe present and grounded as the bride and groom!
We had the most beautiful wedding day full of love, family, community, and celebration. We are so grateful for Kadzo and will treasure our special day forever!
Natalie F
5.0
10/07/2024
Kadzo was so responsive and helpful, and our two day-of coordinators were total rock stars! Everyone raved about our wedding, and that wouldn't have happened without Fairy Godmother Events! Can't recommend them enough!
Jessica H
5.0
9/18/2024
Working with Kazdo West for Ida and Wes's wedding was such a wonderful experience! From the very beginning, her organization and attention to detail stood out, making the entire process incredibly smooth. On the wedding day, Kazdo was calm, collected, and handled everything with ease, which helped keep the entire team on track.
What really impressed me was how open and welcoming she was to working with a new photographer. It was our first time collaborating, and she made the experience seamless, ensuring we had the time and space needed to capture every special moment. Her positive attitude and willingness to work together were so appreciated.
I can’t recommend Kazdo enough! If you’re looking for a planner who’s organized, calm under pressure, and a true joy to collaborate with, she’s the perfect choice. I can’t wait for our next event together!
Kiah Z
5.0
5/28/2024
We used Fairy Godmother Events for day of coordination and I cannot reccomend Kadzo enough! Everything was so smooth and well organized! I didn’t have to think about anything other than getting married and enjoying the event. She is an effective communicator and answered all of my questions promptly!
Afreen A
5.0
9/12/2023
Kadzo and Brianna were super organized, professional and left me completely at ease. My wedding day went off without a hitch - very glad to have hired them!
Jay H
5.0
9/11/2023
SUPERIOR would be such an inadequate word to describe the service received by Fairy Godmother events - the best word is PERFECTION. They listened very carefully to what I wanted the room to feel like; they incorporated all my ideas beyond anything I was expecting, morning noon or night calls/e-mails were answered immediately. Thier level of professionalism far exceeds anything we see today. Just simply AMAZING!!
Amanda T
5.0
8/27/2023
Kadzo and the team at Fairy Godmother Events thoughtfully and perfectly executed our micro-wedding! We opted for Day of Coordination but Kadzo was helpful, responsive, and kind from the start, leading all the way up to our Big Day! Deciding to work with Fairy Godmother events made our wedding day seamless amidst all the little moments we never could have planned for. Kadzo + her team’s ability to pivot in an unexpected “pinch” is truly unmatched! If we could give 10 STARS I would!
Lisa Marie A
5.0
7/09/2023
Kadzo was my day-of coordinator and she was INCREDIBLE in handling the change in timeline when my hair and makeup artist made us 45 minutes late to the ceremony. I don’t know what I would have done without Kadzo and her team. She responded very quickly to all of my emails and I felt I could put my full trust into her on my wedding day. Before I had even signed a contract with her she offered to make email introductions with vendors within my price range when I told her I was still in need of a florist. I ended up using one of her recommended vendors and I was super happy with how my wedding flowers came out. Her demeanor is very calm and exactly what a bride needs on her wedding day. I can’t recommend Kadzo enough. I hope I have the pleasure of working with her again in the future!
Dominick A
5.0
7/05/2023
As a wedding videographer, I've had the pleasure of working with many wedding planners, but Fairy Godmother Events stands out as exceptional. Led by Kadzo and her team, they made the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. They took their job seriously while adding a delightful touch of humor. Working closely with my team, they ensured we had the time we needed to capture every moment flawlessly. The wedding day was seamless, beautiful, and a pleasure to be a part of. I highly recommend Fairy Godmother Events for an outstanding and enjoyable wedding planning experience.
Lauren C
4.0
6/27/2023
During the preparation, Kadzo was great and able to help me make decisions I didn't know I had to make. Day of, the two ladies were great, packed everything up nicely, and made sure there were no major hiccups. Before I came with pens for my guestbook, they were making plans for one of them to go buy some. Which to me felt like a relief.
My-Linh N
5.0
11/13/2021
Initially we were not sure that we needed a day-of coordinator, as we had planned the entire wedding ourselves remotely with the help of our moms and knew most details inside and out. But as soon as we spoke with Kadzo over the phone, we knew we were dealing with a professional who is VERY good at her job. Kadzo said from the outset that her job would be to execute the vision we had carefully planned and to allow us and our loved ones to enjoy the day. And that is exactly what she and her team delivered.
We had two ceremonies and two receptions, basically two weddings, planned in one day, and when we asked Kadzo admitted that this was one of the longest timelines she had worked on. Kadzo has a calm, thoughtful, and reassuring demeanor and has an established workflow with a coordinator dedicated to the wedding party and one dedicated to vendors on the day. She kindly partook in our venue walkthrough with our caterer and moms when we could not travel back for the meeting. She met with us several times over the phone and asked questions about aspects of the wedding we hadn't considered, and helped us tweak our timeline into a smoother and more logical flow. Seeing our complex decor timeline with multiple details handled by family and friends, Kadzo offered the option of adding a third coordinator dedicated solely to decor. We took her up on the offer and never looked back. Kadzo stepped in and helped us reach our caterer when we were having trouble with communications. And when it came time for our rehearsal, she helped run the show and keep us organized.
On our wedding day, Kadzo and her team allowed us as the couple and our moms to relax and enjoy the day, without having to stress over little details. My mom, who otherwise would have had to shoulder the bulk of that burden, has said multiple times that having Kadzo and her co-coordinators there was the best decision we made and that she felt so at ease on the day with the wedding in their capable hands. Kadzo and her team were in constant communication with each other and with our photographer, caterer, and DJ so that timing went according to (and at parts even ahead of) schedule. Our DJ even commented on how easy Kadzo made his job that day. For my part, my husband and I so thoroughly enjoyed our wedding day, we still have no idea of what difficulties or hiccups Kadzo and her team had to deal with to make things run so smoothly.
So for any couples out there wondering whether or not to take the plunge with day-of coordination, hiring Kadzo and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you want to be worry-free and able to fully enjoy your wedding day, we would absolutely recommend that you work with Fairy Godmother Events!
Lana D
5.0
11/01/2021
Kadzo was absolutely amazing! She ran a tight ship and kept us all on schedule and went above and beyond getting everything set up during our big day. She also gave a lot of strong advice when I was not sure about the flow or timeline. She was incredibly professional and made sure our needs were taken care of. I cannot recommend her and her team enough.
Response from Fairy Godmother Events on 11/01/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words Lana! You did a phenomenal job planning your wedding...
, and it was our absolute pleasure to help bring your planning to life. Wishing you and Pablo a lifetime of love and happiness together!
Best Wishes!
Kadzo
Brionna J
5.0
10/11/2021
The name says it all. Kadzo and Niassa are an absolute dream team and the way they saved my event was nothing short of an act of magic.
If there are such things as guardian angels, I would not be surprised if Kadzo was secretly one of them. No matter the how great the ask, she took care of it, sometimes before I could even ask it!
I have never met someone so professional and polite that still could get things done from anyone she spoke to! I think I cried more reflecting on how perfect she made the wedding than I did during my own vows.
Without her my DIY wedding would have ended up on one of those wedding disaster/fail shows on TLC no doubt.
We only got the day of coordination package and are absolutely kicking ourselves we didn't invest in the full coordination. DO NOT BE LIKE US. Put your wedding in her hands from jump and watch her work her magic. You will not be disappointed!
-The Parks
Response from Fairy Godmother Events on 11/01/2021
Alyssa! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Your wedding weekend w...
as beautfiul in so many ways, I'm still floating on air and I wasn't even the Bride! Thank you for trusting us with your special day. Wishing you and Ben a lifetime of love and happiness together!
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