Silk + Slate Co.

nning our wedding. We came in with a collection of scattered ideas and half-formed visions—and Noelle and her team took all of it and turned it into a beautifully cohesive, thoughtfully designed, and unforgettable celebration. From day one, Noelle was calm, creative, organized, and incredibly responsive. Her ability to take our ideas and elevate them while still keeping our personalities and preferences at the center of every decision was remarkable. We trusted her completely, and she delivered above and beyond in every way. A very special shoutout to Hazel, a member of Noelle’s team, who was the bride’s shadow throughout the entire wedding day. Hazel was an absolute angel—always there at the right moment, anticipating needs, and making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could truly enjoy the day without stress. Our only regret is not using Noelle for her styling services. If it had fit our budget, we absolutely would have—because she is worth every single penny. Her taste and creative vision are unmatched, and we can only imagine how much more magical she could have made it. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is not only talented and detail-oriented, but also warm, responsive, and truly invested in making your day incredible—Silk and Slate is it. We are endlessly grateful to Noelle, Hazel, and the entire team for making our dream wedding a reality.

ed on the point in the planning process we were at. They learned about our design style to propose beautiful design packages for each category (florals, catering, stationary, tablescapes) which was so helpful in speaking to vendors about what we hoped for. SSCO provided suggestions for vendors we hadn't yet booked, and when something was out of our budget, they worked with us to provide even more options. A month-out we were connected with our lead planner for the day and Becca ensured all logistics/details/timelines were sorted and even provided her expertise in helping us with rentals and table-scapes. We had a fairly unresponsive venue contact, but Becca was persistent and calmed our anxieties about things not getting done. She kept all other vendors in the loop and was extremely organized, kind, and positive through it all! She had everything in amazing shape a week before our wedding so we could soak in our last week as fiancés. Day-of, the SSCO team (Becca, Hazel and Anna) were incredible in making sure everything was in order and our people were where they needed to be, so that we could enjoy our day to the fullest. Becca had everything imaginable (from Tums for a nervous stomach, to safety pins to fix a bustle!). Everything was stunning and we were so pleased with how it all came together. So grateful to the team and we can't recommend them enough!

elle and the Silk & Slate team, and instantly, everything clicked into place. Their approach to planning is not just about organizing an event; it's about creating an experience that is a true reflection of the couple's essence. Noelle's calm demeanor, paired with her sharp, creative mind, made us feel at ease from our very first meeting. Her willingness to adapt and work within our budget, without compromising on the quality or essence of our vision, was truly commendable. With every meticulously planned detail, from the stunning floral arrangements to the seamless execution of the event, they turned our dream into a reality. Our wedding was not just an event; it was a masterpiece that spoke volumes of who we are as a couple, thanks to the team.

and there is a reason why she is so good at what she does, trust me!! I was so incredibly calm on my wedding because I knew my wedding was in capable hands and I had no concerns because Noelle and her team were going to do a fantastic job and they did! I don't think my wedding could have been more perfect and that had everything to do with Noelle taking my husband and my vision of our wedding and making it a reality. People raved about what a fabulous wedding it was and it was all possible because of Noelle and her team! I recommend you hire her the minute you get engaged because she helped us select a venue and select all of our vendors by giving us suggestions and letting us choose. Every suggestion she gave turned out fabulous, all of our vendors were fantastic, I just cannot say enough about Noelle and her team. If you need a wedding planner - look no further because she is the best in the business (in my personal opinion and based on the 100+ guests I had at my wedding). Everyone wanted to know how I put everything together and I just said, I had an awesome wedding planner and would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone that needs one!

exactly what we wanted them to prioritize, which was the design of our space. They completely transformed a unique ballroom into a gorgeous extension of the venue itself and impressive reflection of our desires, despite us struggling to find the words to describe them. By this measure alone, Silk + Slate exceeded our expectations, and we would work with them again. They also have an impressive book of vendor relationships that helps relieve any decision paralysis you might experience as their vendors are reputable, reliable, creative and collaborative. From a price perspective, they all align and seem to work well together, which will afford you with much-needed time back throughout the process. If, however, there is a vendor you’re not happy with, feel empowered to make the decision that works best for you. Unfortunately, our experience was not without its drawbacks. And while we, along with our bridal party, didn’t feel fully taken care they way we would have liked, we recognize our situation was uncommon so as opposed to sharing our gripes, we’re choosing to provide recommendations for future couples to keep in mind: • Keep track of the things you care about. If there is an heirloom you want included in your ceremony, task a family member or close friend with keeping track of it. • Be clear about what is important to you, even if it’s more than one thing, and Silk and Slate will deliver. • Remember, they are experts in their field, but you’re an expert of your family & friends. There will be times when you know better. • If something is weighing on you, bring it up as many times as you need to – even if things don’t go exactly right, you’ll be glad you did. • If you’re on a strict budget, depending on what it is, when you’re considering who to work with, pay close attention to who treats your budget with the most care. Hope this helps. Enjoy it – it’s the best time of your life! Good luck!

and us and who we were. Everything was a collaboration - they guided us towards options they thought we would like but never imposed opinions. Ben and I couldn’t have even imagined a more perfect team to help us with our three day NYE extravaganza. Someone messaged me (that did not attend my wedding) and said “Ive had the most fun following your wedding. You can tell every detail was so thought out and so many brides don’t do that nowadays.” I wish i could take credit for that, but it was truly all them! They captured everything above and beyond and we are so sad it’s over!!

a non-traditional wedding and all out rager of an after party. She thought of so many little details that took our day to the next level that I never would have. And once our contract began she took over and got sh*t done. She’s a dream to work with and we’re so lucky and grateful that we had her and her amazing assistants Hazel and Anna on our big day. It was truly perfect.

tion skills are top notch on this team -- something that this actually pretty rare in this industry. We recently used S+S for our wedding in Anguilla, for 3-days of events. Noelle and team truly got to understand who we are, what our story was, and how to match our style to the event vision. I'm usually a micromanager, but I felt so aligned on the strategy that I just started letting S+S run with the decision-making --- and they truly went the extra mile. I think I was the least stressed out bride anyone has ever encountered, and every single one of my guests described their time as the "best wedding ever". Nothing more you could ask for when it comes to such a special and important day!

Lily and Grayson) to do Wedding Planning and Design. Our design exercises were the first piece to work with them on, and consisted of a pretty lengthy survey of photos to either like or dislike, to give a sense of what we wanted design-wise. The exercise itself was really helpful for us to better understand which direction we wanted to go -- and from there Noelle did a great job helping us turn those ideas into a reality. We had good communication with Noelle throughout our planning process; we already had secured a number of our important vendors at the very beginning stages, and our wedding coordinator Becca started with two months into our wedding. She got us set up with AislePlanner and had a number of detailed calls with us to understand where we were, what we needed, and how to get it all done. From the first call with Becca she absolutely took the reins of the ship and steered us on course, kept us on course, and made sure we got across the finish line. She made sure we didn't just get the big details taken care of, but kept note of all the small things too; she took feedback and considered our preferences -- accepted when we didn't want or did want something but also pushed back when we had an idea that was probably not the best. She made the process so much less stressful, was really fun, and made sure to keep our nerves at ease throughout the process. She went above and beyond and definitely worked outside the scope of our contract -- taking calls, emails, texts pretty much whenever. On our wedding day Becca and her team did so much to make sure we had absolutely nothing to stress about --- truly handled everything with a white glove. Our dress code was 'funky formal' and their team even played into that, which helped to make working with them so fun. We would 100% recommend to anyone to work with Silk and Slate; and 150% recommend Becca for anyone doing wedding planning/coordination. We cannot thank them enough for all the work they did and how much they helped.

n and so much creative thinking. She was always available when we had questions, and reassured us that it was okay to reach out even for the smallest things. Even when she wasn't available, she would tell you in advance and you'd be reassured she wasn't ignoring you. Her communication is excellent and being able to be in touch with your contacts is invaluable. Noelle has a full platform of useful tools and it laid out simply what we needed to focus on or let us know what we had to look forward to. This was one of the most helpful things because there is just so much to do and so much to overwhelm yourselves with that it was nice to have somewhere to go back to that helped you stay focused.  Noelle will always be on YOUR team regardless of what you have planned for your wedding vision. One of the best examples would be her advocating for us when some of our vendors were pushing back on things that weren't right. She told us to not even worry and that she would handle it and she did. We got to avoid all of pushback/negotiations and took away the stress for us. She felt like our protective mamma bear and we always felt like we were in great hands!  One of our first, "Woah!" moments with her was when she reviewed our first contract and questioned and/or pushed back on contract terms that are not favorable for us. She is not just glancing over your contracts, she redlines and questions everything! Noelle has so much creativity and design in her! And she's not just good at the designs/styling but she is AMAZING at meshing yours/your fiance's personal styles together into a cohesive and beautiful look. During one of our in-person walkthroughs, my fiance and I very much disagreed on chairs/table settings and we were at a standstill and she could see that we needed some assistance in getting to a spot that we would BOTH be happy with. She stepped in and showed us how we could tie both ideas together. She did all of this on the fly and we BOTH walked away from our setup super happy! She knows her stuff is able to be fluid with whatever the situation calls for.  Noelle was our lead from start to finish and as things were heating up in the month or two before our event date, we worked with her team, Hanna and Hazel and both ladies were both so sweet and fun to work with. They helped keep specific details about our day in check and helped with all of the little details.  They all acted as the team lead and helped keep everything between all of our various vendors on point. They communicated so well with each other and us but none of it intruded on our day. When something didn't go exactly as planned, they were quick to let you know and how they were working around it so that you wouldn't have to worry.  We could not have had a better team of people working with us and supporting us through the entire process. We have received so many compliments about how fun, thoughtful, beautiful our event was and most importantly how everything was so US! It was probably the best compliment, to hear that everything throughout our day just reflected spot on as to who we are as a couple. We did not want a cookie cutter event and we definitely did not get one with Noelle & team. Thank you so much for everything!

t..." well, absolutely nothing went wrong... it was freaking PERFECT!!! Noelle and her team made sure the entire weekend ran like a well-oiled machine. It was completely second nature to Noelle, like the well-seasoned professional she is. It really shows how her experience makes her invaluable to work with when planning a wedding/event. I worked with her full time from beginning to end and my husband and I got very very very good reviews from every single friend and family member, even the family members who are judgy and picky said it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I even had a few big DC event planners(in the restaurant/steakhouse industry) as guests and they were blown away. It is extremely special to see all of our hard work and the fine details we put into it come together on such a magical night. My wedding is something I have thought about every second of my life since I was really little - and I couldn't believe how perfect it was - everything I had always dreamed of. THANK YOU, Noelle <3

through a COVID reschedule and pushed the event by an entire year, and she spent so much time talking us through the decision and ensuring we had the wedding of our dreams. She has a deep understanding of the industry and helped us with everything from contract negotiation to day-of coordination and support. The vendors she recommended were great and we were super happy with everyone. She went above and beyond by providing frequent emotional support and is amazing at navigating various family dynamics and always putting your vision first. She is also great at remaining calm and collected despite the circumstances. The day went so smoothly despite rain and having to use a backup location for our ceremony. She had two assistants the day-of who were phenomenal and I felt so taken care of as the bride- anything I needed they were on it. We wouldn't hesitate to work with her again. Thank you Noelle!

r, we could not imagine having done this without Noelle and her team. When the pandemic took off, she didn’t blink. She was always available to help us navigate minor questions and major upheavals alike. She kept us abreast of the wedding industry’s response to the pandemic as it evolved, and she clearly understood the standards different vendors would need to meet to ensure the safety of their guests. From day one, she was a clear, straightforward and reliable communicator, always making sure we understood the context of our decisions, walking us through our options, and providing sage guidance along the way. Noelle has phenomenal taste, which she scaled to accommodate our vision and budget. If we didn’t want to invest too much in a particular aspect of the wedding, she offered affordable, high-impact alternatives. After we cancelled our 120-person celebration and pivoted to a family-only backyard ceremony, she was right there with us — even though our new date took place during peak fall wedding season. She also sent us a beautiful gift basket on what would have been our original date, knowing it would be a difficult day for us. Also, her preferred vendor list is excellent. She has strong relationships with folks in every vendor category — so I highly recommend hiring Noelle before you do anything else. “Meticulous” is an understatement: Noelle is attuned to all of the granular details — from timing to direction to flow to responsibilities — that make the difference between a wedding day that feels stressful and one that feels seamless. Between her aesthetic vision and her logistical prowess, Noelle is a true advocate for her clients. Hire her!

is also very reasonably priced.

pening!" and March 2020 rolled around and we were like, "Okay, what do we do..." Our wedding date was slated for September 12, 2020 and for months we didn’t know what to do… in June 2020 we decided to forge ahead. With all of the other things going on, Noelle was our friggin rock. I know that even without a pandemic she'd fulfill that roll but especially with these trying times. She was always there when we needed her, she responded to my (frantic) emails quickly and set up calm informative phone calls, she never pushed us in any specific direction. My partner and I both had various family members who wanted to be more involved in our wedding planning and it was stressful. I felt comfortable sharing this with Noelle, asking for her thoughts and she always had our back and reminded us whose wedding it is. It felt so good to have someone 1000% on your side. Outside of her kindness and attention to detail, we really love how honest she is. She supported us in every way but also kept it real whether it was something out of budget or a design aspect that wasn’t cohesive. We had some miscommunication with a vendor and I think two days prior to the wedding, Noelle was out running errands and grabbing last minute things for us. The wedding day came and it was magnificent. My partner and I switched up some timeline details night before/day of and Noelle (and her *amazing* assistant Erica) made everything happen, no problem. It wasn’t what we imagined last year but it ended up being so perfect for us and Noelle made that happen. The Lily & Grayson Team is top-notch. Like if we had all the money in the world, we’d get married again just to work with Noelle. You won’t regret choosing her!

rspective - look no further. Anjie was the most kind, involved (in the best sort of way) planner I've ever met. I was in awe of how beautiful everything looked, and how smoothly everything ran. She is knowledgable, always kind, and on top of it! Thank you Anjie for your dedication to creating such beautiful and memorable day from start to finish. You rock! Additionally, thank you Noelle (the owner) for sending my husband and I the most beautiful wedding gift box. I highly recommend Lily and Grayson Weddings!

is so competent and on top of details... everything went off without a hitch and that is 100% thanks to her! If there were an option to give 10 stars for value, I would. Working with her was the best decision we made. She was so helpful and such a great resource! Cannot recommend Lily & Grayson highly enough!!!

rfectly because of the work put into covering each detail. We were able to soak in the entire weekend and celebrate with friends and family because of her talent and meticulousness. Thank you for the amazing memories!

t to put together all the pieces, including venue. On the day-of, she stopped at nothing to make sure we had the most incredible day. All night people kept saying how beautiful and easy our wedding was. We still get comments and texts from people reminiscing on the entire weekend experience. I’m positive that we are the luckiest people ever to be able to work with her. Five stars isn’t even enough, she is THE BEST. Her talent far exceeds anything we know or would have even expected from this profession. We just love her to pieces.

s. However, as the groom, I was so pleased to see my beautiful bride and our family members enjoy the entire process. Lily & Grayson was the primary factor in this. She covered every corner and helped form a strategic plan for getting exactly what we wanted. I could never have imagined how perfect her vendor suggestions were too. Although she is very popular and they are a busy team (for reasons obvious to us), Noelle replied to all our emails promptly, answered calls and even texted with us. The team went above and beyond as our fixers, counselors, mediators, and referees. I can’t emphasize enough how much of a relief it was to have a go-to for ideas, comfort, to put out fires, or better yet, prevent any from even happening. When we started this, I didn’t really take event planning seriously as an expertise but MAN was I wrong. There is so much I could never have even comprehended. You will not find a better planner with more dedication and solid contacts. Grooms—cut that check!!! I would have paid way more for the value we got—Noelle saved us money, time, and energy. The look on my brides face the entire night long was priceless.

had different ideas, and overall did an amazing job with everything. She's so down to earth and will tell you if something doesn't make sense, if she likes it, or if she thinks it's unnecessary. She also helps you stay on budget and does such a great job explaining the value of certain areas so you don't skimp in the wrong places. There was a crazy a crazy mishap with our florist and Noelle literally pulled photos from our proposal and fixed everything herself but I had NO clue anything had gone wrong until my parents told me afterwards. If you want a planner who will be your superhero, Noelle was amazing and I definitely recommend her and the whole company.

enue really thought we should hire someone. I have no regrets at all! Noelle was a joy and the day was flawless. I wish we could give her 100 stars!

wledgable and she went out of her way to help us pick up items we needed. She even helped us with tasks the day after our wedding. Thank you Noelle for everything!!!

up to the big day. Beyond that, she had one of the most affordable and transparent prices out of any of the wedding coordinators we talked with. On our wedding day, Lily & Grayson set up beautifully and helped keep us on schedule. Noelle is patient, easy to work with and clearly has an eye for weddings. I strongly recommend Lily & Grayson for your wedding coordinator.

l comfortable that everything was going perfectly. We hired the extra setup help bc I did a lot of diy, I did provide pictures of my vision for each part, but she made it all look even more romantic, beautiful, and elegant. I highly recommend Noelle and her team for your wedding event planning needs!

referred a simple, but meaningful, memorable, and fun event. She made it happen. We are forever thankful for her support. Please support her business.

de and out and has a ton of contacts that she was able to leverage to give us vendor selections that fit our personality. Noelle was fun, kind, and patient with us and our families, and we always knew that she had our backs throughout the process. She went to the walk throughs and rehearsals, and arranged personal meetings. When a last minute issue come up with a vendor, I knew that I could count on her advice for the way forward. But on our wedding day is when Noelle was even more amazing than we could have hoped for. She kept everyone in check and all the moving parts in order. My husband and I can’t say enough great things about her services and fair pricing. Best wedding planning decision we had made was to hire her! Do the same!

se, style ideas, and overall wisdom to every meeting; and they made sure that we were excited about everything we were signing on to. We have absolutely no regrets about our wedding at all and would do it again and again. I can't even believe we almost ventured into this on our own. There are so many things to consider, to foresee, and to be skilled in before trying out. It's so clear that Noelle has been doing this for a long time but at the same time, she carries only enthusiasm for every part of the work. They were always on top of every detail, they saved us money and countless hours, and they made our dream a reality. Thank you again!!!

I honestly don't know how she did it! Through the entire wedding process, all I could think was-we need to do more!!! theres so much left!!! what if we forgot this!!! But she was always in the background with the answers, the solutions, and the plans to back it up. She was not only worth every penny, but she also saved us a bunch of money! I am AMAZED at what she was able to accomplish with just a simple month-of package. Thank you Noelle!!!

ettle and loathe anything mediocre. Noelle was a perfect match for us in every way. She took our details and perfected them, then saw them through to the end of an AMAZING event! She listened to us carefully, always responded in a timely manner, and was so easy to understand. She has a great relationship with vendors while also being firm in expectations with them. Just sign already!!! She's the best!!!! Thank you Noelle!!!!!!

uring hectic and unexpected moments was graceful and calm, and she made us feel like true royalty as her clients. I wish I could give her 100 stars! Thank you so so so much!!

se of Noelle and her team (Shannon & Ashley). Noelle came in to our lives with her bubbly, upbeat personality and her meticulous, detailed work ethic. She made our dreams come true by listening to our needs, making confident but not overbearing suggestions, and looking out for us at every turn. She allowed us to take the lead on some items and made sure that everything was working in our best interest. I know that her and her team and in high demand and I'm sure they get busy during peak wedding times, but I was amazed at how responsive and on top of things she was, even when we weren't around to see it. On the day-of, they could not have been more professional and attentive which I'm certain is how the entire event became so perfect, We are beyond thrilled with our experience and would recommend Lily & Grayson again and again.

ng a "Bridezilla" moment! She met with us when we needed advice or reassurance and even answered my late night text messages about candles and dessert courses haha. One of the best things she did was connect us with vendors that fit our budget and gave great service. On the day-of she was like an orchestra conductor hidden in the background. She popped up out of nowhere the second we needed her—like a mind reader! She made sure everything flowed perfectly and that we were the stars of the show... enjoying every moment without being bothered with a thing. I honestly felt like a queen and it's because of HER being all over every the logistics and by our side to pamper us. We are so lucky to have her in our lives and recommend her to anyone who asks!

own direction but she let us lead the way in making decisions while also being there to make sure we didn't make any crazy mistakes. In the end, she pulled all of the details into a neat little package and it was the best day of our lives.... thank you!!!!!

ver spent. Our wedding could have not been better. I felt calm knowing that she was there to help with everything and to make sure our day was the day we always dreamed of. Anything big or small she helped with. Noelle is like a fairy godmother and I couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out.

epared a timeline in 10 minute increments and ensured all of the vendors were aware of where they had to be and when. Additionally, Noelle executed my vision for the big day and did a phenomenal job decorating the venue and setting up centerpieces. I don't know what we would have done with out her! She made sure we were happy and having a great time! I would work with her over and over again! Thank you so much Noelle!! You made everything perfect!

done so we hired Noelle for her "The Bare Essentials" package. We lucked out because she was just branching out into her own business so we got a steal on the pricing but I definitely would have paid way more, especially now after having worked with her. We got married 11/3 in Alexandria and our wedding had 150 people. I am an extremely organized person and definitely a worrier. I knew if I had any hope of enjoying my wedding day I needed someone else to take over. Noelle did just that. From the moment we contacted her she was nothing but professional, even willing to meet in person before we hired her so I could make sure it was a good fit. She was extremely responsive and the thing I loved most was that she was in my corner. Our venue came with a coordinator, who was great as well, but a venue coordinator needs to to worry about their venue's requirements, the food service, the staff etc. Noelle was there and her number one concern was if we were happy and satisfied. She used to work as a wedding planner for a hotel and it is obvious that she has incredible knowledge and experience with what it takes to plan and pull off a wedding. She orchestrated and lead my entire rehearsal and my husband and I realized afterwards we would have had no idea how to do that ourselves and it was so nice to not have to think about it. On the day of our wedding I didn't think about a single logistic. She bopped into my suite a few times to provide updates but I didn't hear about any problems or issues (I'm still not sure if there were any) which was just the way I wanted it. I got worried at one point that we were falling behind on the hair/makeup timeline and texted her since she was at the venue overseeing setup. She responded immediately then came to check in with both me and the hair/makeup artists and continued to monitor the situation. I barely saw her at my wedding, but I know she was behind the scenes handling everything - and because of her we had the best night of our lives. We laughed and danced our faces off and didn't feel an ounce of stress. Noelle even helped us after our wedding and contract with her were over because we were still having issues with the hotel we used for our room block. I am so glad I broke down and hired a wedding coordinator. I am a super organized bride, with a year to plan, and I still needed someone in my corner to help me pull it all together. You absolutely will not go wrong with Noelle. My only regret is that I didn't hire her sooner so she could have done even more of the planning and work for me. Thank you so much Noelle for the HUGE part you did in making our wedding day literally the best day of our lives. My husband and I both agree that hiring you was the best expense we made.

ad she took care of right away without any hesitation! I can’t begin to explain how amazing she was! Thank you so much!!

ils to do it properly. As soon as I signed up with them, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders... I was smitten from the first meeting. Every vendor she recommended was beyond impressive and I always felt like I was in great hands. I consider all of them my true allies and friends plus a professional reference that I will always stand by. I STILL get compliments on the seamlessness of my wedding from all of the guests. I would recommend Lily & Grayson to everyone who wants their wedding to go perfectly!

to coordinate the wedding day and she knew all of the nuances of a same-sex wedding. We absolutely loved her and will definitely recommend her to all of our friends!

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ommendations were amazing and she made sure the whole weekend was perfect! My mom also loved her!!!