Happily Hitched

ed and over the wedding planning process. I had interviewed several planners before, but from the very first conversation, I knew Christina and her team were the right fit for us. Her demeanor was calm, reassuring, and grounded.  I immediately felt like she truly understood our vision. What stood out most was that we were never treated like “just another client.” Christina and her team genuinely cared about us as a couple. They took the time to learn our story, understand what mattered most to us, and encouraged us to incorporate meaningful, personal touches into our day that made it uniquely ours. The Happily Hitched team  also consistently reminded my husband and me to pause and actually enjoy the process, something we truly needed and appreciated. Once we hired Happily Hitched, the entire experience immediately became less stressful and so much easier. The planning felt organized, supported, and manageable. Our vendors even shared how much they appreciated working with Happily Hitched and how seamless they made the entire process. Most importantly, our wedding day exceeded our expectations in every way.  It was an absolute blast and perfect! Hiring Happily Hitched was one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding planning journey!

also absolutely loved working with Rebeka. She really went above and beyond for us on our big day. We will always be grateful to Happily Hitched for making our special day memorable and stress free. 

notice a single thing that went wrong all day. Sydney, Rebeka, and Christina were calm, incredibly organized, and super responsive throughout the entire process. They were a huge help with coordinating vendors, putting together a clear timeline, and making sure all of the moving parts were handled with everything in between. We had several virtual meetings along the way and a really helpful venue walkthrough that made everything feel straightforward and stress-free. I’m extremely Type B, and they helped me so much over the course of several months with reminders, planning checklists, and timeline details to make sure I stayed on track and nothing got missed. I can't imagine all of the details I would have missed or forgotten about if it weren't for them. On the wedding day, I felt totally relaxed and carefree because I trusted them completely, and everything looked perfect. Their suggestions and recommendations were also super helpful, and it made a big difference that they had worked with a lot of our vendors before. If you’re even considering hiring a planner/coordinator, do it. Working with Happily Hitched was one of the best decisions we made through the process.

ized throughout the entire planning process. At first, I was unsure if I wanted to hire a planner, but after meeting with Christina it was such an easy decision to hire them, and I am SO happy that I did. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly thanks to their coordination and attention to detail. They anticipated needs before they arose and handled any hiccups behind the scenes easily. Their calming presence and professionalism gave me complete peace of mind throughout the day and planning process. Our day would not have been as amazing as it was if it weren't for them. We would highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!

ng experience, and they delivered on that in every possible way. Our venue included three separate locations for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, which meant guests needed to move between spaces throughout the event. The team made this completely seamless. Everything flowed so smoothly that our guests never felt confused or disrupted, and transitions felt effortless. As a bride, I truly never felt stressed. Our lead planner, Victoria, was incredible at keeping me informed every step of the way, always letting me know what was happening next and where we were on the timeline. Her calm, organized presence made me feel completely taken care of and allowed me to fully enjoy the day. We worked with over ten vendors, and Victoria’s communication with them both leading up to the wedding and during the event was exceptional. She handled all coordination behind the scenes so seamlessly that I had no idea how much work was happening in the background. Because of that, I was able to stay present, focused on the moment, and truly enjoy our wedding day without worrying about logistics. Throughout the planning process, the team was incredibly thoughtful and intentional. They took our considerations and unique family heritage into account and ensured those details were honored beautifully. One moment that truly stood out to us happened during the ceremony, when we braided a unity rope in the chapel. Without us knowing, Victoria later moved the unity rope art piece to the entrance hallway of our reception so our guests could see and appreciate it. That small but incredibly meaningful gesture perfectly captured how attentive and thoughtful this team is. Our check-ins were always clear, detailed, and productive, and communication was consistently top notch with both Christina and Victoria. We always felt heard, aligned, and supported throughout the entire process. They were worth every penny, and we truly would not have had the wedding we did without them. If you are looking for a planning team that is organized, communicative, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in both your experience and your guests, we cannot recommend Christina, Victoria, and their team highly enough.

ritical on rehearsal day and the wedding day.  As mother of the bride, I truly appreciate their support as I would not have been relaxed and soaked in the joy of those special moments. 

ected changes, venue hiccups, they handled it with ease. Happily Hitched is the company you hire if you want vendors who care about your marriage beyond your wedding day — every detail is laced with intention. They truly set the bar!

as an absolute godsend. Her approach to wedding planning is thoughtful, intentional, and grounded in care. Every detail mattered to her, and it showed. Throughout the year-long planning process, Christina brought a level of organization and calm that turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one that felt joyful and manageable. Her guidance was steady, her communication was clear, and her presence always reassuring. No matter how big or small the task, she approached everything with grace and excellence. On our wedding day, Christina and her team were nothing short of amazing. They were always nearby—checking in, making sure we were okay, and ensuring every part of the day ran smoothly. Because of them, I felt like I could truly relax and soak in every moment without worry. That peace of mind is priceless. We genuinely could not have asked for a better planner. Christina helped turn our vision into reality and gave us a day that felt magical from beginning to end. We will forever be grateful for her talent, her heart, and her dedication to making our wedding so special. Thank you, Christina and the Happily Hitched team, from the bottom of our hearts!

e the creative vision, ask the right questions, and bring to life our dream wedding day. Their professionalism is unmatched, and we would work with them 10x over.

ding day would not be stressful!

e time we reached out to Happily Hitched, we were met with responsiveness and provided a wide range of resource spreadsheets to begin organizing our special day. If you value organization and structure, Happily Hitched will definitely be able to help you stay on top of everything that needs to get done, which we found incredibly helpful - especially as the date came nearer!

pdating we asked of her. She really helped us to stay organized and on track during the last two months leading up to the wedding. Her stage management the day of was also flawless, and she did a great job making sure our vendors had what they needed and everybody in our wedding party knew what they needed to do.

d wasn't sure if it would be worthwhile as we had a micro wedding. After going through the planning process and getting married, I can confidently say my day turned out absolutely beautiful thanks to the great work of our planners. From my initial call with Christina, I could instantly tell how organized, passionate and kind she was and had zero doubt about her ability to assist in making our day run smoothly. While Vy was the lead planner, Christina assisted with our walk through at our venue and was so thorough - I was so impressed. Their communication leading up to the wedding was top-notch, both Vy and Christina were very prompt and detail oriented. Hiring Happily Hitched was one of the best decisions I made during the wedding planning process and I was able to be fully present and enjoy my day to the fullest. If you are looking to enjoy your big day and are hesitant like I was about hiring a coordinator, please hire Happily Hitched - you will not be disappointed!

until our services began, planning our wedding was not the most enjoyable experience. However, the stress melted away when Happily Hitched took the reins. From the initial consultation with Christina, I knew she would be my saving grace through this process. It was so amazing having a team that I could trust to help me close out the final details of our special day. They made it so easy for me to release control and know that they were there to make sure it all went according to our vision...even on a rainy May day. I will stand solid in saying we had the best planning team. My husband and I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the countless hours of work you all put in, and the endless emails and phone calls you patiently answered walking us through every step. The memories of how perfect our day was, will never escape my mind! We truly enjoyed working with you all! Always, Rhainie and Reggie

ors, we wanted to minimize stress and actually be able to enjoy the day we spent so much time planning. We also didn't want our friends or family running around managing the logistics and chaos of the day. Happily Hitch's Event Management package was therefore perfect for us! It was competitively priced and included planning support months before the big day. Our planners Megan and Christina were incredible - professional yet easy to talk to, not to mention incredibly organized and experienced with managing all things wedding. They brought up so many important questions and details that we never would have dreamed of! They were very accommodating with our busy schedules and Christina went above and beyond supporting us while on maternity leave. On the day, everything ran smoothly and it was all thanks for Happily Hitched. If you want to actually enjoy your wedding day, book happily Hitched!

ices. If I could give any advice or would change anything I would immediately go back and book their full wedding planning services, instead of just the day of coordination. If cost of wedding planners is initially a little scary to you, let me tell you that booking this team will be worth every penny. Having Christina and her team along the way even outside of the full services set the bar for all of my other vendors. Christina was responsive, organized and at every step of the way was looking to honor exactly what my fiance and I wanted our wedding to be. Life as we know also happens and during wedding planning things are bound to happen. A few days before our wedding, the HH team member had a family emergency that caused my day of coordinator to need to change. I was incredibly impressed how well I was communicated with, a back up plan already existed and ready to go. My new day of coordinator and her assistant were AMAZING. I felt like they had been with me the whole way and picked up on best ways to support me throughout the day quickly. My fiance and I couldn't stop talking about the positive impact they had on our day. If you are on the fence about booking wedding planning services, I hope this review is your push to do it!

o coordinators and they seriously exceeded every expectation. I loved using their platform, Aisle Planner, to organize all of my wedding inspo, vendor contact information, guest list and more. However, what blew me away the most was their attention to detail. I would say I’m pretty good at noting small details but they they brought up questions and details I would have never thought of. They are without a doubt one of the biggest reasons why my wedding day went perfectly and looked so beautiful. Not only that, they are some of the warmest and sweetest people you’ll ever meet. They make you feel heard and loved throughout the entire process! They truly become friends and I will miss chatting with them each week. I could not recommend them enough <3

te best, right choice!!! We hired them after a really great first meeting where Christina was thorough and asked great questions of us that weren't just logistics but were about us as a couple. That was just the beginning with Happily Hitched and their incredible team. We were introduced to Megan who is our hero. We did the partial planning package with them. Their vendor suggestions were on point - every single person we chose on their recommendation was stellar. We had 2 instrumental planning meetings where we went over progress and had questions answered. The week before the wedding Megan got in touch w/ all of our vendors, and got everything aligned and ready. She created this super detailed timeline, emailed all the wedding VIPs, had a pre-planning meeting, and went over EVERY LAST DETAIL. And then of course the day of the wedding we were thrown a curve ball b/c a huge storm blew through. Megan and the team did not even flinch and pivoted so quickly - they worked with the catering staff, and the venue to make everything right. I am so glad we picked Happily Hitched as our wedding planners because they know how to throw a great party. Thank you Christina, Megan and the interns for helping us have the wedding of our dreams. We will not forget you :)

ed out to for this, Happily Hitched was the most responsive to our questions and we didn't feel pressured to add on any additional services. We ended up doing the partial planning and coordination package, and it was worth it. We had Christina as our lead planner, and she was awesome. For partial planning, we got 4, 1-hour meetings to discuss anything with our planner. We used those to get advice for vendor recommendations, feedback on ideas, logistics planning, and getting extra inspiration. Leading up to the big day, when the coordination package kicked in, Christina took care of it all. She came prepared for our final walkthrough, took notes, and followed up quickly with all the other vendors. On the big day, she and her team took care of it all. I was able to enjoy the wedding events and not think about the logistics or "what ifs". I was so happy with the way everything turned out, and I highly recommend Happily Hitched.

ve to the complexities of the world. It was a different time, you understand... Fast-forward to a post-Covid world, where we were forced to shift our original date, update vendor contracts, change guest counts nine (ten?) times, cancel a venue and book another, update our linens, our flowers, our colors, our overall aesthetic... It would have all been impossible without the help of Christina Carter and her team. As our engagement stretched from an initial 15 months to well over 3 years, we got to know Christina personally as well as professionally. Christina answered every want, need, and middle-of-the-night-panic-attack with aplomb and serenity approaching that of a Buddhist-monk. Tongue-in-cheek aside, Christina was ferociously helpful at every turn. She was able to take our random miscellany of ideas and crystallize them into a wedding that was not only gorgeous, but also ran smooth as clockwork. After years of working with Christina, our bitter-sweet moment came after the wedding – we realized we would not need to have our weekly calls with her anymore. It was very similar to the feeling one gets when switching jobs and leaving behind co-workers that long ago became family. I emphatically encourage you to book Happily Hitched TODAY. You won’t regret it.

a reception spread across a weekend - mind you, one of our ceremonies started at 8am meaning a VERY early start to the day. Christina and Megan made sure every detail was carried out exactly right and kept the events running right on time. We worked with Christina from six weeks out (we hired her as our day of coordinator) and she was on the ball from the start. We went through every detail, she asked us all the right questions to fill in any gaps we had, and she also made the effort to understand what all of our traditions were across each of the ceremonies. We also loved the fact that Happily Hitched prioritized the marriage, not just the wedding! We would highly recommend happily hitched to anyone looking for their wedding!

tionally, they were excited/positive and kept the stress low so we could enjoy the process. Christina and her team with Happily Hitched are absolutely wonderful. We highly recommend Happily Hitched.

ghout the whole weekend - no stone was left unturned, every minute detail was documented including making sure the AC was cool enough at the church for the ceremony! :) Shaneice was always responsive, professional, and calm, which was so helpful especially on our wedding day when it felt like a million things had to happen all at once. Shaneice was there to oversee everything from the photographer, to the venue, to the caterer, to the transportation, you name it! Contact Shaneice, Christina, and the Happily Hitched team if you're looking for an exceptionally organized and professional wedding planner!

n the full wedding planning! Christina and Shaneice were both experienced in wedding planning (it was no one's first wedding), familiar with the venue, and had excellent vendor contacts and relationships. They have the essential services you need to plan a wedding, including access to Aisle Planner and services for planning, research, consultation, and coordination, at any budget and expectation level. Shaneice was wonderful and calming to work with during the process as our lead coordinator, and provided on-time service with personal attention that made us feel confident about the Big Day. She often asked us how we were feeling, which was a nice check-in. Having Shaneice and Christina as a team to be on the ground at our wedding was a good value for the investment. They were able to work on the fly to move the cocktail hour from inside to outside in response to changing weather conditions. Everything was seamless, smooth, and beautiful, and all of our guests keep telling us it was one of the best weddings they've been to!

estion I had! She also let us borrow several items (THANK YOU!) and did such a great job of making my vision for our day a reality. Also - working with Aisle Planner was so seamless and it is SUCH a great tool. Christina's organization was so appreciated and her packing instruction for all of our decor was so easy to follow. She ran a tight ship during the rehearsal to ensure everyone knew exactly where to be when and what to do when. And on the wedding day, they were on top of everything and somehow everywhere at once! We couldn't have done it without them! Thank you so much!!!

h from day one. Absolutely recommend if you are looking for farm tables for your event!

he questions to ask, she really helped us get in order. I thought I had a decent admin agenda but there's was truly professional really helped us make sure we covered every detail. One anecdote really proves how detail-oriented and thoughtful they are. We had ordered one small fancy cake to cut and had sheet cake in the back for everyone else (FYI folks raved about the sheet cake too so we endorse this approach to folks). Sometime before I mentioned it would mean a lot to my MIL to have some of the really nice cake because cake is her favorite part of every wedding. We must have gone through 1000s details in the day leading up, but Shaneice and Christina REMEMBERED and brought a plate special just for my MIL! She was so touched and she literally will talk about how happy she was about that for the rest of our lives. Happily Hitched helped our wedding be the perfect day, I would recommend them to everyone!

anning service and Christina was with us every step of the way, providing us with top-tier vendors from our venue to the bridal shop that I got my dress from. Communication was very prompt and efficient. Wonderful! They are a powerhouse of a team, and you will not regret choosing Happily Hitched to help plan one of the most memorable days of your lives!

zed and on top of every last detail communicating with all our vendors. During the actual wedding, she was somehow in all places at once - even taking off her shoes and running to grab things when my mom had too much champagne and forgot to get the bustle video right before we needed to walk into the reception. our whole day was picture perfect from start to finish and i had multiple friends ask about Ali when they are ready to plan their special day as well! we also loved the coaching portion and just the whole approach Happily Hitched took for wedding planning and would highly recommend!

t on the day of your wedding (and leading up). Any issues that came to our attention the day of, we quickly discovered she was already aware, on top of, and had a plan in place for it. This really allowed us to enjoy our day. She also feels strongly about helping the couple build a healthy marriage, not just an incredible day, but a strong foundation for everything that comes after. Couldn't more HIGHLY recommend.

h is exactly what you want on the day of your wedding (and leading up). She was constantly available in a way that allowed us to fully enjoy the day – we knew that we didn’t have to keep time or think of the next step because she would be there to tell us it was time and coach us through it. She took all preferences we gave and executed perfectly, and also brought her own expertise to the table when we were burnt out of decision making. She also feels strongly about helping the couple build a healthy marriage, not just an awesome wedding – which was so unique and awesome. We also rented beautiful farm tables from her (made by her sweet father) that made the look we were going for so perfect. We can’t recommend her highly enough!

sitive and were very easily accessible. I even had other vendors of mine tell me how awesome and efficient they were! Thank you so much Christina & Shaneice - you both are truly amazing people!

e let Happily Hitched know what we were doing, they went out of there way to accommodate us. They have always been immediately responsive and helpful and I would recommend them to any bride and groom looking for a company that works hard, communicates well, stays on top of things and is extremely professional.

zation, open lines of communication, and professionalism. Christina is the best--she truly took care of us and made sure we were able to enjoy our wedding day. Their prices for their services were reasonable and stayed within our budget (especially for a Nova-area wedding!). They were all very prompt to follow up on wedding planning, and they were transparent with any conversations they'd have with our other vendors. On the day of our wedding, Christina and her team were very involved in directing the bridal party, making sure we moved forward on time, and made themselves available to contact for *anything* we needed that day! They care so much for their couples and did everything they could to accommodate what was important to us.

s to meet someone new, but Christina immediately calmed all of my nerves. From start to finish, Christina was professional, courteous, insightful, and accommodating. I loved designing and brainstorming on her AislePlanner website. I feel like I have no idea what I was doing during the design process, but Christina took all of my little pieces/signs and put them together beautifully. The day of the wedding, Christina was fantastic. Everything went so smoothly—especially when I decided last minute to have my wedding ceremony inside due to the heat. Everything went off without a hitch and the guests raved about the decor in the reception and the ceremony. She also was able to corral and coordinate with my huge family—no easy task! If you are looking for a professional and remarkable wedding coordinator who goes above and beyond her duties, look no further than Christina Carter with Happily Hitched Weddings. I can’t recommend her enough!!!