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luxury event-planning services for every budget
Santé Events is an event-planning service based in Williamsburg, VA. As one of the premiere planning firms in the Hampton Roads area, Santé Events celebrates the art of gathering by providing unforgettable experiences through a variety of event planning services! Owned and operated by Jonathan Fraga, this company strives to be the leader in the event industry by serving clients from all over the world.
Founded in 2022, this planning firm is built on over ten years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, as well as experience working with the world's best event professionals. As a client, you will experience an inviting, personal experience from the moment we meet to our last farewell. Our work feels like a journey where clients discover the heart and soul of every event they are planning.
Santé Events offers a variety of services ranging from bespoke day-of/month of coordination packages to full-service wedding planning. Whether the couple just needs support on the day or they require help during their whole journey, Santé Events is ready to help! Our firm specializes in design and guest experience ensuring that you and your guests will feel right at home during your event. We also offer assistance with logistical matters such as budgeting, floor plans, as well as the set up and breakdown of your event. All couples will receive a free consultation before confirming their commitment to Santé Events.
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Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
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
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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Santé events did an exceptional job with coordinating our wedding. We hired Jonathan for month of coordination and he truly went above and beyond every step of the way. He was easy to reach, organized and extremely professional. Throughout the entire process, Jonathan made us feel like this was not just another wedding. He put so much care and love into his work and did everything in his power to ensure we would feel stress free. When we contacted him with any dilemma, he quickly worked to ease our minds and come up with an intelligent solution. When the big day arrived, Jonathan brought Katherine along to help with the event. Both Jonathan and Katherine were focused, efficient and thoughtful. They made our wedding so special and we will forever be grateful for them. I would recommend Santé Events to anyone needing wedding planning/coordination. They will make sure your wedding is as flawless as you could ever dream.
Jonathan was an awesome wedding planner. He helped us through the entire process. It was a blended American and Colombian wedding and he was instrumental in helping find the vendors to fit our needs.
Throughout the planning process he was always available and willing to help even when we were multiple time zones apart due to a deployment.
His day of service was outstanding, we had nothing to worry about all day except, leading us to enjoy the whole day.
I will highly recommend Jonathan and his team for anyone looking to plan a wedding, he truly made it amazing.
Jonathan and team created the wedding of our dreams! Jonathan went above and beyond in every way. He expertly guided us through the planning process, kept us on task, lended his professional opinion during times of indecision, and executed a flawless wedding day.
The Sunday before our Friday wedding, our florist unexpectedly our flower order. Jonathan secured replacement flowers by Monday morning and even visited flower shops the morning of the wedding to get the freshest Callas available.
Jonathan is a true professional while also quickly becoming a friend, is always responsive, and is dedicated to delivering. Any couple would be lucky to have him by their side on their wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2024
Stephanie,
Thank you so much for the review you left us! We absolutely enjoyed making your day so special! It’s gives us joy to be able to quickly resolve situations that come up as it did with the florals. From being our clients to being our...
friends we are so thankful to know you know! Congratulations!
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Jonathan and everyone at Santé Events are PHENOMENAL!! Jonathan worked with us from day one of our wedding planning process, all the way through our final send-off on the big day, and he helped us create our absolute dream wedding. He is so knowledgeable about wedding planning, and so organized and timely with all the details and deadlines. We trusted him 100% with everything, and it was the best decision we made in wedding planning! I can’t emphasize enough how incredible his work is, and how grateful I am to him. He is so much fun to work with, so kind, so patient, and so reliable. I can’t recommend Santé Events enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2024
Caitie and Steve,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so blessed to know you and beyond thankful that you chose our event company to be a part of your special day. From beginning to end, we have watched you grow as a couple and we...
couldn’t be more thankful for your friendship! Congratulations!
Jonathan and the Santé Events team did an amazing job on helping coordinate our wedding! Jonathan was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and was always willing and ready to brainstorm or talk through an idea, while weighing in with his insight and experience. Day-of, Jonathan and his team helped us execute our vision down to every last detail, and provided support in so many big and small ways. I'm forever grateful for all Santé Events did to make our big day the best day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/03/2024
Avra & Sean,
We can’t thank you enough for this incredible review! Your wedding was such a highlight of our year! Your wedding guests and wedding party were so kind and thoughtful to us. As a couple, you showed us grace and kindness throughou...
t the planning process and instantly became planning besties with us! You both embody what true love is and does! Congratulations!
The best thing we did to plan for our wedding was hiring Santé Events. Jonathan and his team were nothing but professional and thanks to our crazy schedules, was super flexible when it came to our planning meetings. They really helped bring my vision to life and kept me calm throughout the entire weekend. We had a blast at our wedding, he made sure we ate (super important), and most importantly, our guests had a seamless experience all beautifully curated by the team at Santé. I had a very specific vision for what I wanted and the communication was unparalleled and I truly felt like my needs as a bride were being met every step of the way. Thank you Jonathan and Katie for making our special day beautiful, smooth, and just the best party we could have thrown! We couldn’t have done it without you!
When it comes to reviews I usually don’t participate. I have never found them to be useful. However, when it comes to Jonathan & Katie, Santé Events did a superb job at coordinating our wedding. In my complete honest opinion there are not enough words to describe just how wonderful they both were. They helped out in every way that we needed. When inclement weather unfortunately reared its ugly face they were able to quickly change the plan and it ended up being just perfect. I really cannot say thank you enough. You helped make our day just perfect in every way possible. We will have these memories for the rest of our lives and we can thank you for helping fulfill our dream!
The best thing we did to plan for our wedding was hiring Santé Events. Jonathan and his team were nothing but professional and thanks to our crazy schedules, was super flexible when it came to our planning meetings. They really helped bring my vision to life and kept me calm throughout the entire weekend. We had a blast at our wedding, he made sure we ate (super important), and most importantly, our guests had a seamless experience all beautifully curated by the team at Santé. I had a very specific vision for what I wanted and the communication was unparalleled and I truly felt like my needs as a bride were being met every step of the way. Thank you Jonathan and Katie for making our special day beautiful, smooth, and just the best party we could have thrown! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Sante Events made my daughter’s wedding all that we had hoped for and more. Jonathan’s ability to prioritize all of the intricate details of the wedding, his genuine care for its success, and his attention to the wedding couple and their desires, truly allowed our family to enjoy one of the most magical moments of our lives. I would highly recommend Jonathan and Sante Events to anyone!
Jonathan did a wonderful job planning and bringing to fruition our son's wedding! He worked closely with our daughter-in-law and her family making sure each detail was just right. The outcome was a beautiful and memorable celebration for all of us! Jonathan truly loves what he does in helping people celebrate with their family and friends.
Jonathan was amazing from start to finish. With his hands on approach and detail oriented meetings, it made the entire process so much easier than I could have imagined it being. I was totally hands off at my wedding and he made it so I could enjoy the day with no worries. Everything was perfect. He will be the only wedding planner/coordinator I ever recommend.
When I tell you Santé Events made our wedding a dream - I truly mean it. I think without them my *new* husband and I would’ve 1000% eloped. They worked so hard to make our wedding special and a reflection of us and Jonathan was so professional and creative. I just can’t say enough good things. If you’re on the fence about a wedding planner - JUST DO IT & make sure it’s Santé. Love them not just as a business but as people ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 04/24/2024
Alexandra and James,
Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you were able to contact us and become part of our family! Congratulations!
It'll be difficult to put into words how grateful we are for the incredible work Jonathan did on our wedding. For context, we live in Maryland, and our wedding took place in Virginia Beach, some 200 miles away. Fortunately, having Jonathan in our corner made the long distance planning a non-issue. To complicate matters, we chose to have our ceremony on the beach, while the reception took place in the attic of a nearby restaurant. The months leading up to the big day are expected to be chaotic and stressful, except Jonathan wouldn't have it. He was with us every step of the way, in constant contact with our vendors (musicians, venue etc...) and readily available to answer any questions on our end. Texts, phone calls, and e-mails were answered within minutes. He set up multiple skype/video chat sessions with us (whatever times were convenient for us) that proved invaluable. He even designed and supplied a number of beautiful artistic pieces to the wedding that truly enhanced the setting of both our ceremony and reception. If you think you've missed or forgotten something, I guarantee he'll catch it and take care of it. The morning of the wedding, he met with our families to help set up, (I felt bad for him here), and both families came back singing his praises. I personally had a small dilemma hours before the event, and he took care of it on the spot. In the days, hours and minutes leading up to the wedding, you truly couldn't ask for a better partner, teammate, and friend to bring everything together. When things are seemingly chaotic and overwhelming, he is a truly calming presence. During the actual event, you may not even notice him, but as per usual, he's pulling the strings and making sure everything is running as planned so that you and your partner can relax and enjoy the festivities. After the reception, we didn't even have to worry about packing what we brought, as he and his team took care of all the packing and made sure everything was accounted for. Most importantly, he's a genuine, patient, calming, reliable, responsible, and good dude and I couldn't imagine our wedding being as successful as it was without him. There's no doubt we'll use him for any future events, and I can't emphasize enough how grateful we are to him.
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2023
Paul and Jaymi,
Thank you so very much for your kind words! From the moment I begun the process I knew your vision and love was strong. Our team most definitely will miss working with you but we look forward to seeing your relationship grow t...
hrough the years!
I can’t say enough about Johnathan. He went above and beyond for my wedding . He’s very personable and does everything he can to make sure your day is perfect !!! He helps take some of the stress off of you and helps relieve any anxiety you might have !! %100 would recommend he be your wedding planner . You won’t regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2023
Sierra,
It was such an honor to work with you and your mother to achieve your vision! We wish you happiness and joy in your future for you and the littles too! Thank you!
Jonathan was truly a joy to work with. The attention to detail and the calming energy he provided was incredible. He really went above and beyond to ensure that our special day went without a "hitch." Dad jokes aside, we could not have had the most amazing day ever without Sante events. Hire him now.
I am writing this review as the groom, a type of groom that is not savvy with wedding planning , coordinating, or even having a solicitous opinion. I just don't have the knack for it. So I am not embellishing when I say hiring Santé Events was (behind marrying my wife) the greatest most unequivocal decision we made in regards to our wedding preparations. Santé Events indubitably freed us to truly enjoy our engagement season, a season that was filled with love and joy thanks to them. From their spunky, charismatic personalities to extreme professionalism and punctuality, my beautiful bride and I were able to intimately enjoy our wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2022
Corbin,
Thank you so much for your review! I had such a blast coming in to your event and making it 100% about you and your wife! Wishing you both the best!
Santé Events did a phenomenal job in planning the perfect wedding for my wife and I! They found us great vendors, coordinated everything and fulfilled our vision perfectly. Having Santé Events handle our wedding made our lives so much easier and we are so thankful at the ease which everything came together! Jonathan and his expert team are truly the best. Whether it may be for a wedding or any event, look no further!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2022
Joe,
Thank you so much for your review! I cannot begin to tell you how much fun I had with you and your wife planning your event from beginning to end! Wishing you both happiness!
Jonathan was an extreme blessing to us during our wedding process and on the big day! I was feeling especially stressed about some last minute details that needed to be taken care of and Jonathan took it all on with such grace. He provided so much relief and reassurance especially when it was needed most! Jonathan himself is such a joy and it is very obvious how much his heart is in his work! We really felt like our big day was in SUCH good hands!! And Jonathan delivered!! I highly recommend Santé Events!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2022
Thank you for these kind words! I really enjoyed working with you and your husband! Thank you for entrusting me with your business!
To say that Jonathan saved our wedding would be putting it lightly! Jonathan was the crucial piece to our perfect day. From the beginning stages of planning to the sparkler send off, his tenacity in tackling even the smallest challenges provided a stress-free and exciting experience for us. Any problem that arose, big or small, he handled effectively and efficiently! His peaceful spirit will calm you every step of the way. He developed an amazing relationship with each of our vendors creating a seamless wedding day for everyone involved. He is a diamond in the wedding industry and the best decision you’ll ever make!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you for leaving this review, Hannah! You guys were so wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. I’m grateful that we were able to share this experience together! I can’t wait to go back and visit Orient!
Words truly cannot express how amazing Santé Events were to work with. Throughout our entire planning process Jonathan was so helpful, attentive and extremely organized. He helped alleviate so much of the stress that comes with planning a wedding and honestly I don’t know what I would have done without him. He listened to what I was envisioning, and really made sure everything came together so beautifully. Jonathan is the best planner you can find and I feel so incredibly lucky to of had his help. He always made me feel like he had everything under control at all times and made sure everything ran so smoothly. You truly will not be disappointed with hiring Sante Events!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you so very much for your touching review! It was such a pleasure working with you over the last 13 months and I wish you and Joe the best! Have a wonderful holiday season!
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Jonathan Fraga
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My name is Jonathan, and I am the founder of Santé Events.
I am a worldwide traveler who values celebrating life with the ones you love. This business is the result of a journey that spans almost a decade, and I am truly honored by every person that entrusts the Santé Events team to make their dreams reality. I have worked in many different areas in the hospitality and events industry, but I found my home in event planning and coordination.
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