Wedding Planning, Lighting & Decor

Anniversaries, Bridal Showers, Corporate Events, Eco-Friendly / Green Weddings, Engagement Parties, Holiday Parties

2007

Cash, Check, AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Corporate Events, Private Parties, Weddings

Day-of Coordination, Event Concept & Design, Event Décor, Event Planning, Venue Selection

Civil, Eco-Friendly / Green, Military

Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning

Joan Day Weddings, LLC has one full-time planner and a wedding coordinator. We also have two rotating reception leads.

With our knowledge of event planning and southern living, we offer clientele the perfect blend of confidence and contagious calmness. We specialize in bringing the host's personality into the theme and decor of the event, and covering every detail to make the event enjoyable for the guests.

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Weddings of 125-250 guests. Joan's previous corporate experience, included a grand opening of 1,500 guests, so the firm has experience with large events.

Joan Day Weddings, LLC has experience with the lovely Botanical Garden at the Columbia Zoo, Embassy Suites, Adam's Mark Hotels, and Columbia Marriott. We have are familiar with Leaside, Historic Columbia, and the Corely Mills House. In the Washington, DC area, we have coordinated weddings at the beautiful Foxchase Manor in Manassas, VA. Raspberry Plain is another fabulous manor out in Leesburg, VA. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna and The Galleria at Lafayette Center in downtown DC are two more favorites. The Hyatt Dulles is another fabulous place if you are hosting a large event.

What is Joan Day Weddings, LLC Payment Schedule for Services?
Many wedding consultants charge a percentage rate of 10-20 percent of your wedding budget. In other words, the more expensive the wedding, the more they charge you for their time. But at Joan Day Weddings we feel it is best to base our services on a hourly fee. We provide an one hour complimentary consultation for all event planning services. Service packages are designed to meet the needs of each individual client and consultation fees are confidential. Custom pricing is based on hours estimated for planning sessions, confirmation calls, creative design, on-site supervision, and consultation.  All fees and services are detailed in a Professional Services Agreement. 

Why choose Joan Day Weddings, LLC?
Experience, ability, and hands-on knowledge count.  Known for her great organizational skills and creativity, Joan Day Kelley leads Joan Day Weddings giving careful attention to details that create memorable events. Joan has an established track record of event success and has planned a variety of events since 1996. Joan’s background includes coordination of weddings, legislative and diplomatic receptions, class reunions, state-wide conferences, business receptions, charitable galas, and other highly complex events.

Since 2003, Joan has called Northern Virginia home until 2009, when her family had the opportunity to live in Montreal, Quebec for a US Diplomatic assignment.  During her three years in Montreal, Joan has coordinated events for the United States Consul General of Montreal and supported visits from the US Ambassador to Canada, as well as, visits from the US President's Cabinet Members.  She has gained a unique knowledge of the French culture through its rich fashion and International cuisine, enriching her own niche for style.  Her time in Montreal has furthered her ability to master the art of diplomacy, exemplified by her unique social grace.  Joan truly can work with people from all around the world, as Montreal's population is International and culturally diverse.

Joan is returning to her roots this June 2012, relocating from Canada to Columbia, South Carolina.  Joan calls SC home, as it is her birth state and she was raised two hours north in Charlotte, NC.  She spent five years working in Columbia coordinating events for law firms, charitable organizations, and loybbyist groups.  She has worked with a number of local caterers and venues, and knows the traditions of the south like the back of her hand.  Joan is truly excited to be "coming home" this summer.

Joan has assisted brides in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area with a variety of consultation aspects, including, vendor selection, theme creation, invitation ensemble and design, basic etiquette, on-site coordination, partial planning, and full planning services, to name a few.  Joan’s varied experiences allow her to carry herself professionally and provide a contagious calmness to her clients.