We LOVED working with Rachael! I thought I didn't need a day of wedding planner but once we hired Rachael, I realized the true value of her role and expertise. She was fantastic and although I love being in control, she made me feel at ease, especially on the big day. I would highly recommend Rachael!

My wife and I worked with Rachael (A Fine Fete) to plan our indian wedding 10 months in advance. Rachael assisted with securing all of our vendors. She is knowledgeable about so many local DMV vendors and guided us on which to choose based on our preferences such as budget and taste. Rachael and her team were also available to handle everything on the day of the wedding. You can't go wrong with this team!

Choosing Rachael as my wedding planner was the best decision I ever made. She made the whole planning process so much easier and was there for every step of the way to guide us in the right direction. From providing us with valuable insight regarding choosing the best vendors, to working together to create the most beautiful details for every event, to ensuring our wedding weekend ran smoothly from start to finish, Rachael went above and beyond for us. She was on top of all of the vendors and took care of so many small details so that we could be present and enjoy the day. We are so lucky to have worked with Rachael and would absolutely recommend her to every couple who wants an amazing, hands-on, and organized planner who will do everything possible to make sure that you have your dream wedding.

Rachael / A Fine Fete helped make our dream wedding come true - we had an unusual venue that required coordinating a large vendor team and a very creative approach to decor, and she hit a home run on both. With her help our wedding was a true reflection of our personalities & quirks, the venue looked amazing, and we lost count of how many of our friends & families later told us "that was the best wedding I have ever been to".

Where do I begin? Rachael is an outstanding wedding planner to work with! Prior to wedding planning, I never thought I needed one. In actuality, she turned out to be very instrumental in our wedding planning process and on the wedding day. Rachael is very informative, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She knows when to support and when to take charge, especially when it comes to dealing with parents. When told your vision and what you're looking for, Rachael is able to come up with impressive ideas and has a wealth of knowledge, along with great vendor contacts. Our wedding day would not have turned out to be as successful as it was if it wasn't for her. She and her team are very nice and supportive and was always making sure we were taken care of/fed on our wedding day. We would highly recommend hiring Rachael and her team. She's just an amazing person to work with and can't say enough about her! Love her so much!

We could not imagine our wedding without Rachael and the A Fine Fete team. From beginning to end, she helped us navigate the entire process and ultimately pull off the most memorable event of our lives! We were definitely overwhelmed going into the entire planning process, but she helped us stay organized and calm at every step. She had amazing suggestions and recommendations that we would never have thought of that truly took things to the next level.

Because of Rachael we could completely enjoy the day and not worry about a thing. She kept things organized and coordinated so smoothly with all of our vendors. No stress and no drama all thanks to Rachael!

We are so grateful to Rachael and her team and would definitely recommend A Fine Fete for all of your wedding planning and coordinating needs.

Rachael was an outstanding coordinator for our wedding this May. She really listened and got to know us as a couple and what we cared about for our wedding day. This ensured that we spent money on things that mattered to us and didn't waste money on things that weren't as important. Rachael has a ton of contacts in the wedding industry and was able to help get us connected with hair and makeup people on short notice and also provided recommendations for a florist and limo/bus services. She was incredibly on top of everything leading up to the event and we went into the wedding day without any concerns because the timeline was mapped out so effectively. Rachael was also very hands on throughout the day and when a few minor things happened on the venue's side she was right there and helped sort them out quickly, which was hugely appreciated. We had some out of the box ideas for dance floor costumes and props and Rachael was very supportive and helped make our vision come to life. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married!

Rachael was absolutely wonderful to work with!!! ALWAYS on her game, super responsive and communicative, quick and extremely knowledgeable, Rachael had a handle on everything from the second we met. She is a straight shooter who always goes above and beyond for her clients. Anything you think of, Rachael has thought about…and then some. I did the partial planning and she was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process and I was beyond grateful to have her present for my wedding weekend. She was such a calming, yet in-charge, had everything under control presence. Because of this, I was able to 100000% kick back, relax and enjoy my wedding. No joke, I had zero stress on my wedding day and that was in large part because I KNEW, Rachael’s got this. And she did. From my perspective, my wedding day was pretty darn perfect. She was prepared for EVERYTHING! Rachael has been in the wedding industry for a long time and trained under one of the most reputable, tenured planners in the DC area. when that planner retired, she went off on her own carrying with her all of that experience, vendor relationships, knowledge and applied her own style and vision. She is unstoppable! Also, I need to mention that she is a wonderful, hilarious human that I enjoyed spending a tooonnn of time with over the course of six months. I will be recommending Rachael and her team to my friends and family without hesitation. Don’t be fooled by buzzy, uber instagram-y wedding vendors. You want a team that is 100% focused on YOU and your day, not just getting the perfect instagram content. From 600+ guest 3 day South Asian weddings to luxury, black tie weddings to modern, chic micro weddings, Rachael has and can do it all. Ask her clients :) Thank you RK!!!

Hiring Rachael and A Fine Fete as our month-of-coordinator was by far the best decision we made! After our first consultation phone call, our stress melted away. Her attention to detail, experience, and ability to take control of a crowd were exactly what we needed. She made herself available for phone calls and in person meetings to go over the timeline, logistics and all the little details that we didn't even know about. She made sure that there was a place for every-thing, that everything was in it's place and that we stuck to the schedule. All we had to do was get ready to have the most wonderful day possible. We were incredibly lucky to have Rachael's help for our wedding, and we would recommend hiring her to absolutely anyone.

Rachael was phenomenal! The biggest reason that we were interested in working with Rachael as her knowledge of interfaith ceremonies. She was able to help us to navigate the do's and don'ts while still keeping families happy. Rachael is very organized and will provide a specific timeline that has all important information that you need, so you don't have to worry about a thing on the wedding day. She even kept our event running on time, which was a huge blessing. We are so grateful for all that she did to help us to make our wedding the best day ever!