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SW Virgina, NE Tennessee + Surrounding
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Amanda Richardson and Brennan Bare
OWNERS
Prep A Party is a full-service wedding planning and event design team in Bristol, VA, serving Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and surrounding areas. We specialize in elevated wedding decor, intentional event design, and seamless execution from concept to event day! Couples come to us with inspiration, a Pinterest board, or a color palette, and we turn it into an 'over-the-top' experience. From ceremony styling and reception installations to refined tablescapes and attention to detail, every element is thoughtfully designed and professionally executed.
Prep A Party offers the following services:
- Full Service Planning and Wedding Day Coordination
- Full Wedding / Event Decor + Design from Floor Plans to Tablescapes and eveything in between
- Florals (Centerpieces, Large Arrangements, Etc.)
- Custom Signage and Stationary (Seating Charts, Welcome Signs, Bar Menus, Invitations and More!)
- Rentals (Alpha-Lit Marquee Letters, Custom Backdrops and More!)
We believe luxury lives in the details - in the lighting at dinner, the scale of an installation, the way a room feels when guests walk in. Design should be layered, intentional, and unforgettable.
Our couples trust us to handle everything: vendor communication, timeline management, design direction, production oversight, and day-of execution. The result? An event that feels effortless because it was expertly planned by us!
If you are looking for a wedding planning and full event decor team that values personalization, attention to detail, and seamless execution, then leave it to us and enjoy the party!
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor 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
Amanda Richardson and Brennan Bare
Owners
Our dream is to offer stunning, elaborate weddings that your Pinterest boards are full of - and Prep A Party does just THAT!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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Sydney G
5.0
2/26/2026
When we started planning our May 2025 wedding at Howe Farms Highlands Chapel, we knew we wanted a team that was organized, creative, and truly invested in making our day special. F...
rom our very first conversation, Prep A Party exceeded every expectation we had.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but they made the entire process feel seamless.. not to mention, much more enjoyable! They were incredibly responsive from day one. No question was too small, no detail was overlooked, and every email or message was answered quickly and thoughtfully. That level of communication alone brought us so much peace of mind throughout the planning process.
What truly sets them apart is how deeply they dig into the details. They didn’t just help us plan an event — they helped us design an experience. They took the time to understand our vision, our personalities, and what mattered most to us as a couple... Then they elevated it. From layout decisions to decor suggestions as well as timeline management, every element was intentional and executed so beautifully.
Their creativity is unmatched. When we weren’t sure what we wanted, they guided us with expertise and fresh inspiration. They took the time to really get to know the Howe Farms Highlands Chapel space so well, and were able to maximize every corner of it. The result was a wedding that felt not only stunning, but completely us.
What meant the most to us was how present they were every step of the way. They were involved in every stage — planning meetings, vendor coordination, logistics, rehearsal, and of course the wedding day itself. On the day of our wedding, they handled everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that we were able to be fully present. We never once felt stressed or unsure. If there were any issues (as there always are with events of this size), we never knew about them — which is the true mark of professionals who go above and beyond for their clients!
Prep A Party will support you, and genuinely care. You can tell this isn’t just a job to them — they are passionate about what they do. Our families and guests even commented on how incredible the planning team was and how smoothly everything flowed. Looking back, choosing them was one of the best decisions we made during our entire wedding process. If you’re considering working with them, do it. You will not find a more dedicated group of professionals. They don’t just plan weddings — they create unforgettable experiences.
We are forever grateful for everything they did to make our Howe Farms Highlands Chapel wedding the most perfect day of our lives!
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