FAQs
Got questions? Below are some of the most common ones. If you don’t see what you need, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to clarify anything!
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Yes — but we go beyond typical “day-of” coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly.
While we don’t just show up on wedding day, we provide full wedding coordination starting about three months out. This allows us to take over vendor communication, finalize details, and create your comprehensive wedding-day timeline. Our goal is to give you a truly stress-free wedding planning experience.
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Absolutely! We love destination weddings — the farther, the better.
Whether your wedding is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, or a destination abroad, we love helping couples plan celebrations that travel beautifully. We’ll manage all the details so your day unfolds effortlessly.
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Yes — we require event insurance to protect you and your investment.
We’ve seen firsthand how valuable this coverage can be. We recommend policies that include both liability and cancellation coverage.
Popular providers: Wedsure, Wedsafe, or your homeowner’s insurance.
Event insurance is a small step that ensures peace of mind.
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Not specific vendors, but we do require that your key vendors are insured professionals.
To keep your day running smoothly, we only work with established, insured companies for:
• Entertainment (DJ or band)
• Florist
• Caterer
• PhotographerThese standards protect both you and your vendors, ensuring your wedding team is reliable and professional.
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The earlier, the better — we can help even before you choose your venue.
Hiring a planner early helps align your vision, budget, and timeline from day one. Many couples hire us before booking their venue so we can guide decisions that save time and money.
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Your wedding coordinator represents you; your venue coordinator represents the venue.
A venue coordinator ensures the property runs smoothly, while we manage every aspect of your wedding experience — vendors, timelines, setup, and design — to make sure your vision is executed perfectly. See more in this blog post.
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As involved as you want to be!
We’ll guide you through decisions and logistics while letting you focus on the fun parts (cake tasting, décor inspiration). You can be hands-on or hands-off — either way, our wedding planning process keeps you informed and stress-free.
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Yes — every wedding includes a team of 3–5 coordinators.
We bring additional assistants as needed depending on your guest count and setup complexity. This ensures every detail — from setup to sparkler exit — is managed seamlessly.
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Yes! We have worked with couples of different cultures and love getting to learn about their unique traditions. We understand the significance of incorporating those traditions into your special day and will work closely with you to ensure that your wedding honors and celebrates you.
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Absolutely!
We also plan proposals, engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, and milestone events. Our event planning services extend beyond weddings so you can celebrate every moment in style.
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We do our best to create packages that meet your needs and budget.
Depending on the level of support you need, we offer:
• Timeline management starting at $500
• Wedding coordination starting around $3,000 + staffing
• Full-service planning starting around $8,500 + staffingWe also offer monthly payment plans to make investing in a planner easier.
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No — we only take one wedding per weekend to ensure you get our full attention.
Our team arrives early, stays late, and manages every detail of your day. Limiting ourselves to one event per weekend allows us to provide the care and focus your wedding deserves.