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Shelby Lynn Events is a wedding planner based in Richmond, VA, also serving Charlottesville and beyond. Shelby is passionate about weddings and helping soon-to-be newlyweds realize their matrimonial vision. She has an eye for detail and a dedication to organization, ensuring that each intimate aspect is meticulously planned.
Born on Valentine’s Day, Shelby has a natural fondness for love and adores being part of one of the happiest days of her clients’ lives. Her favorite moment is when the happy couple sees each other for the first time as the ceremony begins. When she isn’t planning nuptials, she enjoys spending time with her dog, journaling, and a hot cup of coffee.
Shelby Lynn Events is delighted to guide you through the planning process to alleviate any pre-wedding stress. With her full-service plan, Shelby will be by your side from start to finish to ensure a seamless experience. If you prefer to do some or all of the coordination yourselves, you can avail of her partial or month-of packages. Shelby loves meeting new people and is happy to provide consultations to discuss your ideas and needs.
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
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There aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful it was to work with Shelby for our wedding! I initially didn’t think I needed a wedding planner, but hiring Shelby turned out to be the absolute best decision I could have made. She is SO organized - she provides various planning documents to collaborate on, and maintained an extensive list of all vendor contacts and decor inventory. She offered up great suggestions for vendors when we were having trouble narrowing things down (her recommendations were awesome, of course!) and handled all of the logistics with our various vendors so I didn’t have to worry about all the minute details. Day of the wedding, she kept everything running smoothly and was such a joy to work with. Throughout the reception, several of our guests commented on how nice and efficient she was, and how impressed they were with her. On top of being one of the most detailed people I’ve ever met, Shelby is also one of the kindest. She is truly amazing at what she does, and anyone would be lucky to work with her as their wedding planner. I cannot recommend her enough.
We knew Shelby was perfect for us as soon as we met her! From the beginning, she was patient, bubbly, organized, and a joy to work with. Every step of the planning process, she made sure that we knew our options, helped us navigate changes in vendors and details, and reassured us, helping us feel at ease rather than overwhelmed. On our wedding day, Shelby orchestrated everything perfectly and made sure we could just take in the moments without worrying about a thing. So many of our guests and bridal party members came up to us, complimenting Shelby and how this was the most organized and enjoyable wedding they have ever been to. We would ABSOLUTELY recommend Shelby to anyone because we know she will make your day a dream come true like she did ours.
We are so grateful for Shelby for helping make our wedding day beautiful and stress-free overall! From the start, she listened to our ideas and worked hard to bring them to life. She made the planning process less overwhelming and was always available to answer our questions when we needed help! Because of Shelby (+team!), we felt like we could relax and enjoy our wedding day, knowing that everything was taken care of. We would totally recommend Shelby Lynn Events to any couple looking for a dedicated and organized wedding planner who will go above and beyond. You’ll be in great hands!!
We cannot thank Shelby Meyer enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the very start, Shelby brought a sense of structure and organization to the planning process, providing us with clear templates and timelines that made everything feel manageable and less overwhelming. Her communication with our vendors was seamless; she ensured that everyone was on the same page, which kept everything running smoothly. On the day of the wedding, Shelby was nothing short of amazing. She handled unexpected challenges with a calm, collected demeanor, making sure we could focus on enjoying our special day without stress. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better planner!
I honestly don't even have words for how phenomenal Shelby is. If I could give her 11/10 stars, I would! She was, by far, the best money we spent out of our entire wedding budget.
We worked with her for her Event Management package. We didn't need a full planner, but were also looking for more support than just a day-of coordinator. In the package we selected, we were able to meet with Shelby 4 times prior to our official planning package beginning 6 weeks out from out wedding, and she was also available by email. Those 4 pre-planning meetings were incredibly helpful for staying organized, and they gave us the opportunity to get to know Shelby and become comfortable with her. I am very Type A, and Shelby provided us with 2 phenomenal planning documents, including a planning timeline that helped us stay on top of what tasks we should be working on at particular stages of the planning process.
Shelby is so incredibly kind and helpful! She made our planning process seamless and was a true lifesaver on wedding day. Every single thing was done exactly how we wanted it. The decor looked amazing, and Shelby was always available if we or our vendors had questions (both in advance and on wedding day). Her assistant, Mary, was also wonderful!
Shelby is worth every penny and more. She will be the best "vendor" you work with for your wedding, and by the end of the process, she'll feel more like a friend than your wedding coordinator. Book her immediately!
Highly recommend Shelby Lynn Events. Her experience in the industry, attention to details, and relationships with vendors is invaluable. Our wedding day was seamless because of Shelby and her team, we could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator to work with!
Shelby is absolutely amazing! She helps you with every step along the way and pays close attention to the tiny details that I would have never even thought of to make sure the day goes smoothly. She managed all the vendor communication/set-up/drop-off details before the big day so I could spend my time focusing on the bigger things. Her day of coordination was incredible, as well. Shelby and her team member, Lauren, were with me at all times making sure we were on track, bringing me a change of shoes when I needed it, saving me appetizers to enjoy while I was getting my pictures done. I could not have asked for a better experience and I owe a lot of that credit to Shelby and team!
I would recommend Shelby to everyone!! She was such a joy to work with and made our day go effortlessly! She made everything very organized and I never had to worry about things being forgotten or overlooked. She had great suggestions for everything and always had the answers to all my silly questions. Most importantly, she was a dream on the wedding day and everything we planned turned out perfect!!! I wish we could do it all over again.
We are SO glad we hired Shelby for day-of coordination for our wedding! She was extremely easy to work with and organized - she heard our vision for the day and then worked seamlessly with our venue to make it happen. On the day of, she made sure every vendor got to the right place / did their job, and it made it so that I didn't have to worry about anything. Above and beyond the "coordination", she also had a toolkit of day-of essentials that came in really handy... for example, she was prepped with a pretty ring box prop that our photographer ended up using, ribbons to demarcate some extra reserved seating rows last minute, etc. I would never have thought of those details, but Shelby did and was prepared! My whole family was super impressed and grateful!!
We are so lucky to have had Shelby as our wedding planner! She is a joy to work with - a calming presence who is so generous with her time and always on top of everything. We didn’t have to think once during our wedding with Shelby running the show, and were able to truly let go and enjoy the day! We are so grateful to Shelby for coordinating the most seamless, special celebration - we cannot recommend working with Shelby enough!
Shelby is the person you want in charge of your wedding day!! From the second we booked her services, she was nothing short of helpful and sweet while navigating the wedding planning process. Her organization is NEXT LEVEL, the google document she created was top tier, and the communication between her and us, and her and our vendors was incredible. Our wedding day was a dream and Shelby played such a huge role in making that happen. She was on top of everything, from being a problem solver to a decision maker and everything in between! I truly cannot recommend her enough if you are a bride to be! 10000/10 book with Shelby!!
Shelby is a wonderful coordinator and any couple would be lucky to work with her! I am so glad I stumbled upon her services back in November of 2022- a year out from our November 2023 wedding! We booked her for month-of coordination but our conversations began quite a while before that month mark.
I am a firm believer that a day-of coordinator is absolutely worth it- even if the venue comes with an on-site coordinator (which ours did and she was lovely too!) but I'd hire Shelby again a thousand times over. Don't ask your friends or family to handle those day-of logistics and do yourself a favor and do not do it yourself! The event is so, so worth professional support! We were able to be fully present all morning and evening. We didn't need to worry about the arrival of vendors, setting up tables, or cleaning any of it up!
Shelby is communicative, and thoughtful, and works to educate her couples throughout the process. She gave us great advice and tips and made the months, weeks, and days leading up to the event stress-free. I am a control freak through and through- and I am so, so glad we worked with Shelby! I'd recommend her to anyone who will listen.
Shelby is the best! She was such an immense help from our first meeting together all the way through to our wedding day - keeping us organized, contacting and coordinating vendors, and always being an ear to listen to our numerous questions. Her attention to the small details regarding the planning itself and keeping us comfortable, fed, and hydrated during the busy wedding day is what really puts Shelby a tier above!
I can't recommend Shelby Lynn Events enough! Shelby helped me through my entire 14 month engagement and made the entire wedding planning process a breeze. She is so so organized and truly thinks of everything. On the day of, I was stressed about rain and Shelby kept me calm and ensured we had a back up plan that was still true to my vision. I had the BEST wedding day and it is all thanks to her hard work. You can tell she really loves her job and it makes her such a joy to work with.
Shelby went above and beyond from the second we signed our contract. She is AMAZING and our day wouldn't have happened without her. She is extremely thorough and patient and knows exactly how to help every step of the way. We got married during a tropical storm and everything seemed to go effortlessly because she took care of any and every worry I could have possibly had. I can't recommend Shelby enough! She made our day so special and memorable!!
I can’t say enough amazing things about Shelby. Her communication is impeccable, she was always available when I needed to talk through something, and she thought of every detail possible. I choose to have an outdoor wedding and one of the downsides of that is the possibility of rain and unfortunately it started storming about 10 minutes before our private ceremony. Shelby was calm cool and collected, after keeping an eye on the radar she suggested pushing it back 30 minutes and right on queue it stopped raining and everything worked out perfectly. She even saved some of the rain water for us in a bottle to save as a memory. After our September wedding, we had family and friends that interacted with her go out of their way to give us feedback about how great and helpful she was. She was on top of every aspect and because of her and her team, our day ran as flawlessly as possible. I truly can not say enough positive things about her and her work ethic and knowledge of her profession.
Your search for a wedding planner should end right here! Shelby Lynn Events was the perfect match for our wedding and she will be for yours too. Shelby is organized, personable, and her communication skills are top notch! She pays attention to the tiniest of details and really takes the time to learn about you and your partner as a couple and to ensure your day is everything you dreamed of it being. Our April wedding was the only wedding that she took on before her own wedding in May, and she was always a call or text away, no matter what. She even texted us from her husband's phone while they were out at dinner one night because she forgot her phone at home; how thoughtful?! We would have been 1000x more stressed without Shelby on our wedding day and the days leading up to it. She allowed us to sit back and enjoy all the little moments because we knew that everything would be taken care of. It is truly difficult to express how important Shelby was in the delivery of our beautiful day. Hire Shelby Lynn Events now! Your only regret will be that you didn't do it sooner!!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Shelby took an extreme amount of pressure off of me and encouraged me to do MY wedding however I wanted to do it. I never worried about forgetting something because she had a shared spreadsheet to keep everything on track and I could add to it as I made concrete plans.
All while being on top of things, she is SUPER laid back. My wedding party and guests commented on how great she was and how smooth everything went.
As the bride, she was very attentive to me and my husband, but she made sure I always had a drink in hand.
You will not be disappointed hiring Shelby!
I am a venue owner and absolutely love working with Shelby. I recommend her to all my couples and cannot speak highly enough of her services. She just "gets it" and knows how to take a couple's vision and transform it into a reality. I highly recommend her!
Working with Shelby Lynn Events was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. Shelby is exactly what you hope to find in a wedding planner/coordinator. She is incredibly skilled at what she does, but just as important for what I was looking for, she is also kind, communicative, and takes the time to really listen to what her couples need/want out of their big day. She never made me feel silly for not knowing how any of this wild wedding industry worked which I greatly appreciated and she always had great recommendations on how to bring my vision to life! She is absolutely who you want standing in your corner for any unexpected situation a wedding may throw your way (in my case a hurricane!) and if you are looking for a planner or coordinator for your big day I can't recommend her services enough.
Shelby was such a joy to work with. She is very organized, communicative, and made the wedding planning experience smooth AND enjoyable! She was always calm even if things got hectic and really helped not only me, but my mom be calm through the process. Her communication is clear and she was always the first to reach out when she or a vendor had a question that needed to be addressed. On our wedding day, she was really just part of the family in the best way. I highly recommend having Shelby to work with for all your planning and coordination needs!
Working with Shelby was absolutely incredible. She is so calm, kind, and organized and she truly thought of every detail. I’m an organized person any way but I was so impressed! It was really nice having someone to check ahead of and behind me during the planning process and having her to communicate with vendors was really helpful. She has such a happy, fun loving personality that having her there on my wedding day was great too. THANKS SHELBY!!
Shelby and her team were amazing! We actually live in Florida and had the wedding in Virginia so we were concerned with some of the communication since we couldn’t be there in person for a lot of the planning. However, this was no issue at all as Shelby and her team were always in communication with us making sure all the details were worked out. Even some of the last minute stuff that causes most of the stress was easy thanks to her taking so good care of us. Shelby and her team are amazing and you will be in great hands!
If I could give Shelby 1000000 stars, I would. My husband was on deployment for the entire 6 months before our wedding. I could NEVER have planned the wedding or made decisions without Shelby. On the day of- it POURED down rain, but Shelby worked with my venue to make the necessary changes all while I was getting ready with my bridesmaids. Shelby took care of everything. Leading up to the wedding, she scheduled calls with all of the vendors to make sure that we had everything in place. She did a site walk through with me and spent countless hours on the phone with me walking through every situation possible. Shelby was an invaluable part of our wedding and I never could have done it without her. I would recommend her to everyone!
Shelby is a pro, period. Shelby is so down-to-earth, friendly, always professional, responsive, and organized. I was grateful that someone else recommended her to me because I am a true procrastinator - yes, even for my own wedding. I booked with Shelby about 9 or 10 months in advance of our wedding, and we worked in the first couple of months to secure our most important vendors. She had a very comprehensive shared document that we went over in every call. She recommended some of our other vendors (who were also wonderful), she reminded us about deadlines for final details, she set up calls with our vendors at intervals where they were needed, and she made sure all payments due were on our radar in advance. On our wedding day, I couldn't even tell you all the things she took care of because she just... took care of them. She enabled everything to go off without a hitch and I couldn't be more grateful that I decided to go with Shelby.
I highly recommend Shelby! Although we had a small wedding, we had to hire all of our vendors separately (rather than coming in a package) which required a lot of coordination. Shelby helped keep everything on track! We also had to make several significant changes to our May outdoor wedding a few days before our wedding day due to forecasted 100 degree heat. Shelby helped make all of these unforeseen changes happen smoothly! I highly recommend her!
We found Shelby through extensive Knot and Facebook vendor research, and are SO glad we did. Shelby went above and beyond in our six months working together. She was prompt to check-in, even when we didn't have scheduled meeting times, and was always available when we had questions or needed support! I can't imagine our wedding day going as smoothly as it did without her! From timelines, runthroughs, planning, setting up arch decor, gathering heards of people together, and helping with our day of errands - Shelby was so kind, professional, and helpful. We loved working with her, and love her personality! I'm so grateful that we not only made a wonderful vendor connection but also, a friend. THank you for everything, Shelby! You're amazing and so good at your job. Congrats on 3 years of this beautiful business you're growing!
Shelby was recommended to me through my photographer when my first planner had to drop out. Any anxiety I felt when my first planner left was assuaged almost instantly in my first call to Shelby. She patiently talked to me for 45 minutes, with no guarantee of a contract. Her calming energy, thoroughness, and excellent communication made hiring her a no brainer.
Shelby juggled wedding planning with a full time job before she struck out on her own (true grit). I wouldn't have known her attention was divided at all; she made time for our needs, great and small, without hesitation.
I have heard nothing but wonderful things about our wedding and I have Shelby to thank. I got to be present and relaxed that day, which is no small feat for a high strung bride.
Shelby, thank you for being the best decision I made for my wedding (next to the groom, I guess). We love a vendor to friend story arc!! Do yourself a favor and hire Shelby!
Groom here - I created a Knot account just to share with everyone how amazing Shelby was throughout our entire process. Not only did Shelby do everything that we asked her to do with positivity and professionalism but also handled so many additional items as well. Shelby was fantastic in dealing with vendors and reviewing contracts and went above and beyond with some vendors who did not want to fulfill their obligations. Despite helping with many weddings and being a best man in 5 weddings I can hands down say that Shelby provided the best day of service I have ever seen. My wife and I were not bothered by any little details, everything was set up perfectly and our guests were given great direction as necessary. If you are planning a wedding Shelby is as good as it gets.
Shelby was absolutely amazing throughout our wedding planning process! She went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I had the best day. She kept me calm in my moments of panic, made sure every last detail was in order, and kept our timeline flowing beautifully! We had crazy weather on our big day (snow and rain!), but Shelby did everything she could to make sure our day was special regardless of the weather. Her professionalism, kindness, and organizational skills allowed us to step back and focus on other things before our big day because we knew Shelby had our back and would handle it all. Thank you so much for everything, Shelby!!
Shelby was the best gift my Husband and I had for our Wedding. Our venue at Urban Roost required a day of coordinator for weddings (something we didn’t think much of) but are so glad we hired Shelby for. My husband and I are not planners and we really felt the pressure the months leading to the wedding. Shelby eased any and all of our concerns when we met and even more so when she met with our venue. She knew everything that needed to happen logistically and constantly made herself available for suggestions on details We just hadn’t thought of. Because of Shelby’s patience and communication, we never felt pressured during the planning process.
We also hired Shelby for our florals and she delivered on our rustic Christmas theme perfectly. Delivery on those items happened seamlessly despite needing to be at 3 different places day of.
Our reception went by so smoothly because of Shelby. She, without any hesitation, added a very last minute item to our night (the money dance requested by the family) and it felt like it was planned all along.
We’re so grateful to Shelby for making our day perfect. She has given us a lasting gift in our memories of the night, as well as a souvenir of rain water the night of the reception. Such a thoughtful touch to the amazing work she has done for us. Thank you Shelby!
I would like to highly recommend Shelby Lynn Events for your wedding day planning. Shelby was great to work with in every way.
She was super pleasant, thorough and detailed as she put together and executed the wedding day that "the client" wanted.
On the wedding day itself Shelby was professional and relaxed. The bride was then relaxed and we as the venue owners were relaxed. I look forward to when Shelby comes back again as we know everything will be done so top notch!
Shelby is so easy to work with and she knew all the right questions to ask us from the first call. I knew she wouldn’t forget a detail. We were so blown away by her professionalism, persistence, and extreme organization. The ease at which our day went seriously not have been possible without her. We will be singing her praises to every engaged couple we know!
I’m a person who doesn’t open up or trust very easily or quickly, but from the moment a friend of mine recommended Shelby as the wedding planner for my big day, I immediately saw her experience, professionalism and care shine through our initial video call and that first impression only got better over time.
Shelby took so much time to get to know me and my husband, my plans for our dream wedding, and how she could help in anyway to execute every detail. She cared for what I wanted my day to be like and she never shied away to remind me that it was my day and no one was going to take that away from me. Over time, she wasn’t just a wedding planner but a wonderful friend I could rely on to ensure that what I wanted and my feelings towards anything mattered.
Every wedding has its drama and BOY did mine have exactly that! Shelby, out of the kindness of her heart, took time out of her days to check up on me and ask how she could help alleviate any stress. I realized I wasn’t paying a planner who was there to do a job, I had invested in a person who cared for me and the work she did. I even called and texted her almost every day during the week leading up to my wedding, and she answered every time. The biggest stress for me was finding a plan B for pictures since it was going to rain and I had planned to take them outside at a park. My heart sank but Shelby made it her mission to find a beautiful back up location and she totally delivered- it was 10000% more romantic and more intimate than our original idea.
On my wedding day, I was smiling through everything. My make up artist even commented on how she had never seen a bride so relaxed and I told her it’s because I had put all trust in my wedding planner, Shelby.
Every detail I had for the ceremony, pictures, cocktail hour and reception came to life. Shelby’s attention to detail was evident in how she set up each space. I was in tears when I saw it all! I got compliments weeks after the event and it was all because of her My day was absolutely perfect and I know for a fact Shelby played one of the biggest roles in it!
If I haven’t already stressed how wonderful and thoughtful she is, I will then add this fun little fact. At the end of the night, Shelby surprised us with a mason jar filled with water. She explained to my husband and I that she had put it out in the rain during our reception to capture our wedding day rain for our keeping. Once again, I was in tears! I would have never thought to ask or do something so meaningful and Shelby had done that without being prompted to do so!
Shelby is a dream to work with. She’s such a rare find in a wedding industry filled with people there just to do a job. She will spend the time and energy to make sure you are made special and that your day is special because it truly is YOUR day! She will make timelines, work with vendors, communicate with the wedding party, organize contracts, remake timelines, conduct a walkthrough, help you plan and re-plan, set up wedding decor, take down decor, create floral arrangements, and be there for you every step of the way; she truly does it all! I’m recommending Shelby to every bride I’ll ever know because no wedding day is complete without her!!
Shelby was our planner for our September wedding, and hiring her was hands down the best wedding planning decision I made! I was so stressed and overwhelmed, and Shelby swooped in and saved the day! With her help I was able to actually enjoy the planning process and had peace of mind that the whole event was in incredible hands. She had my back on decisions I knew I wanted (hi entire room flip for indoor ceremony, even though there’s an outdoor ceremony spot), and gently made suggestions on things I wasn’t sure about. Our whole day was perfect, and I didn’t feel an ounce of stress because I knew Shelby was on it. Her calm presence is exactly the energy you need on your wedding day! Oh, and she did all our florals- she truly is a dream. Long story short, every bride deserves a Shelby.
Shelby is a literal ANGEL who saved my wedding and my sanity.
A month before my wedding, I was a non-sleeping, full-time working, complete stress mess. I went poking around on the Knot to see if anyone could coordinate my DIY wedding on such short notice. Shelby had me breathing easy in 1 hour. By the end of our first call I was convinced this was about to be the best money I’d ever spent. I specifically remember telling her “Well the moms want this, and my friend says that…” and she was like “What do YOU want? Ok great, then that’s what we’re doing. If anyone has questions/concerns about that, I'll field those. Everyone's going to love it!” Her energy was cool, calm, moving forward, + staying positive.
That guidance and support was just what I needed. She instantly made me feel at ease and taken care of, and coordinated my wedding day like a boss. Leading up to the event, she knew the answer to every weird question, and knew exactly how to solve problems I hadn’t even considered. She was so patient and kind with me and my motley crew of set-up help. And when the day came, not only did she execute everything flawlessly, but she also whipped me up a last-minute floral arch installation that was truly the most beautiful part of the entire wedding. Everyone loved her and was blown away by how great she was.
If you’re stressed to the point where you think no one could possibly jump in, catch up, and take the reins of this thing, then you need Shelby in your life ASAP. If you're not at that stress level yet, reach out to her now because trust me, it's about to get crazy.
I’m so grateful for Shelby, and I’m so happy + excited for all the people who get to work with her in the future!!
Shelby Lynn Events was phenomenal! Shelby is compassionate, hard working, extremely talented and creative. Look nowhere else when searching for your wedding coordinator because Shelby has everything you’ll need! I couldn’t imagine our wedding without her. She’s organized and made my wedding day the best day of my life. I didn’t have to worry because she handled everything perfectly and professionally.
I couldn’t have done it without her!
Thank you Shelby ❤️❤️❤️
As a wedding coordinator I knew just how vital it was to have a professional, organized and detail oriented wedding coordinator for our wedding day. I hired Shelby based on word of mouth and recommendations from others. Shelby took all the wedding planning stress away. Not only during the planning process but the day of the wedding as well. My husband and I were able to be guests at our own wedding because of Shelby and all of her hard work. We knew that if anything went wrong that Shelby had our backs. I recommend Shelby because she is a wedding professional that cares about the couple and their vision. She also cares about each guest as if they were her own friends and family. Shelby was a key part to our wedding day and we couldn’t imagine our big day without her.
Shelby is who you need to make your day as special as possible! She assisted us with our wedding planning, and day-of coordination. She was very organized and on top of it all! Not only did she execute the details and schedule to perfection, she arranged our flowers, helped with the food arrangement, and went above and beyond in every way! We know our day would not have gone as smoothly had she not been an integral part of it! We so appreciate Shelby and her skills!
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