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Established:	2005
Employees:	8
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::NEWSFLASH:: We are the planners formerly known as Soiree Special Events.  We’ve partnered with The Dandelion Patch and are offering wedding planning as a sister company to their DC-area shops.

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We are DC’s Most Contemporary Wedding Planning Service!

Whether you need someone to set up your reception or plan your entire event, our staff provides a unique team approach.  Vendor referrals, day-of coordination, and budget planning are among our most popular services.  Check out our website at www.wishspecialevents.com for rate and package information!

We are DC-based and have just opened smaller offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York City.  If you’re planning a wedding in California or Manhattan, please visit our sister site at BlueCanaryEvents.com.  We’d love to offer you an introductory discount!

Interested in reading daily updates about us?  Visit our blog at wishspecialevents.com/blog!

 

Regeti's Photography	Wish Special Events team are wonderfully welcoming! All of the team is very hospitable along with soothing, they bring peace of mind to any event or affair! The service they provide to their clients is simply priceless! We have had the opportunity to meet with each one of the Wish Special Event Coordinators and they all are simply delightful and well worth the investment of not having to stress about anything but saying your vows on the wedding day!
Picture Perfect Makeup	Laura and the team at Wish are my favorite!! We always look forward to working with them because we know they give first rate service: organized, professional, and friendly to all clients AND vendors. Very classy. Thanks!
basikneads catering	Laura is an absolute pleasure to work with and the ultimate professional. She is prompt and efficient and always there when you need her. We were lucky enough to be able to work with her, and it was a wonderful experience. Highly, highly recommend!!!
Maryam Flowers	I recommend wedding coordinators (specially Day of Coordinators), to all my brides because I think their added value to the whole wedding day activities and their smooth flow is tremendous. I've works with Laura and her team many times and can't emphasize how professional and caring they are through out the day and that's why I endorse Laura and Wish Special Events whole heartedly.
DJGreyhound DJ Services	I've had the pleasure of working with Laura several times over the past couple years. She's very professional, organized, and keeps on top of things - we are both on the same page when timelines/schedules need to be adjusted. I look forward to continue a solid working relationship with Laura and her staff! -Vern
K&R Photography	I always enjoy working with weddings planners and Laura and her crew are fabulous! She is so organized and detail-oriented and keeps things going throughout the day. Being a recent bride really gives Laura an great perspective on wedding events! I highly recommend Laura!
Faces by SAM	I recently worked with a bride referred to me by Wish Special Events, and I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and attention to detail that they paid to the entire event. She was one of the most relaxed and stress-free brides I've ever worked with, and I know it was because she had the peace of mind knowing that everything was taken care of. I highly recommend Wish Special Events to any bride looking for that same level of comfort and ease on their big day!
Creative Ceremony	I have recommended Laura and Soiree Special Events to many of my brides and grooms. I have found their services very professional, warm, and organized. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty in making sure that my couples have everything they need in order to relax and enjoy their wedding day and not have to worry about the details.
Foxchase Manor	We have heard great feedbak from our clients about Soiree. It is such a pleasant occasion when they run events at our venue.
Red Feather Video	I've had the pleasure of working with several of Soiree's coordinators. Events always seem to go much smoother with a coordinator around, and Laura and staff are always great to work with!

How many planners do you work with? We have a staff of nine in the Washington DC metro area. Most of us live between Arlington and Fairfax Counties.

What style of wedding do you specialize in planning? All types! Our brides have given us the opportunity to work in museums, tents, restaurants, historic homes, botanic gardens, reception facilities, hotels, private homes, and the great outdoors. We are flexible and would love to hear what you have in mind for your wedding day!

Do you support or cater to any specific cultures? We love all types of weddings and are eager to learn about the various cultures and traditions of the world. We have experience with Pakistani, Christian/Catholic, Jewish, Persian, Indian, Japanese, Muslim, and Ukranian weddings. We often incorporate customs from both families to create a unique and touching ceremony that all guests enjoy.

Do you support or cater to any specific religions? We are happy to be a part of your wedding day no matter how you choose to tie the knot. We have done full Catholic masses, nondenominational civil ceremonies, and a mix of nearly everything in between.

What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past? 40-350 guests

Which venues have you worked at that you are familiar with? The Fairmont, Newton White Mansion, Arts Club of Washington, Torpedo Factory, Foxchase Manor, Thomas Birkby House, Westfields Marriott, The Washington Club, The Nina's Dandy, Rose Hill Manor, Wakefield Chapel, Hidden Creek Country Club, Whitehall Manor, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Westin Grand, Kent Manor Inn, The Music Center at Strathmore, The Mayflower, The Mount Vernon Inn, Embassy Suites Alexandria, Fairfax Marriott Courtyard, Women's Club of Chevy Chase, Galleria at Lafayette Square, Hilton Dulles, Top of the Town, Key Bridge Marriott, Hendry House, The Inn at Vint Hill, Bristow Manor, Raspberry Plain, Belle Haven Country Club, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Martin's Crosswinds, Hollin Hall, Belmont Country Club, The Meridian House, Doubletree Crystal City, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.....to name a few over the past four years!

Additional Questions and Answers

Can you help me plan my commitment ceremony?

Of course!  We are happy to be a part of any wedding celebration.  We are proud to have recently been featured on SoYoureEnGAYged.com.

How much do you charge?

Our rates and fees are online at www.wishspecialevents.com.  Select the ’Services’ link and select a package on the left. Our Day-of Coordination package begins at a flat rate of $1525.  We go up from there to offer partial planning and full wedding planning services.  We also offer hourly consultation if you need some inspiration or are having a destination wedding and need assistance at home before the big day.

Think you don’t need a wedding coordinator?  Not all couples do, but think of who will set out your placecards, alert the catering staff when to pour the champagne, and keep track of the marriage license through the night.  If your best option is a bridesmaid or a volunteered cousin, consider a day-of coordinator to take care of all the ’work’ on the wedding day.

Think you may need more help with planning?  Our partial planning and full planning services can often save you more money than our fee!  We work within your total budget to plan the day you envision.  Our vendor and venue recommendations will keep you in line, while our timeline and checklist keep you on track.  This means you ultimately spend less time and money than you would working by yourself!