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Belles & Whistles is an event planning company specializing in weddings, events and other social occasions in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.

At Belles & Whistles we pride ourselves in providing clients with premium service. We offer professionalism, support, and hours of intensive organization backed by a wealth of knowledge to accomplish your wedding dreams. We offer customized packages for every client based upon their needs from day of management to full service planning and design services and everywhere between. Big or small, we strive to combine the distinctive qualities, quirks & personalities of each client to create a wedding day reflecting what makes you the perfect match!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2
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93% Recommended by couples
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Belles & Whistles is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding planning. The team, led by Jennings, is praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. They are commended for making the wedding day smooth and stress-free. Reviewers appreciate their flexibility and organization, and many guests commented on the successful execution of the event. Belles & Whistles is described as a valuable investment and a key part of a magical wedding experience.

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Belles & Whistles is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding planning. The team, led by Jennings, is praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. They are commended for making the wedding day smooth and stress-free. Reviewers appreciate their flexibility and organization, and many guests commented on the successful execution of the event. Belles & Whistles is described as a valuable investment and a key part of a magical wedding experience.

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Riley C. Sent on 03/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the business!

Do you loathe attention and having to make allll the decisions? Do you dream of having a stress-free wedding day? Do you just want to blissfully spend hours on the dance floor at your reception without having to worry about what time it is? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you NEED to invest in Belles & Whistles! The best team who makes every step feel as comfortable as possible. There were many times when others would try to lead us one way and Shannon would constantly remind us that she was an advocate for our wishes and would always make sure we had our wants at the forefront. Can confidently say that our day would not have been as perfect without Belles & Whistles!
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Mike D. Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Wedding!!!

My daughter's wedding was better than I could ever imagine thanks to Belles & Whistles!!! At the beginning, I was totally against having a Wedding Planner because my wife and daughter had a vision that they wanted to bring to life (so why pay the extra money for a planner). After meeting with Jennings, Lorin, and Shannon, I knew that Belles & Whistles was the only way to go to make sure everything was top notch. I was impressed how Jennings and her team made things "personal" like they were planning their own wedding. They were available 24/7 to answer any questions or share their advise throughout the entire process. After our final walkthrough, I told my wife that we have a winning team that will make sure our daughter has a magical day (and she did). They valued my opinion as we went through the timeline of events and challenged me in a positive way that made me see things from all angles. Then came the wedding day...that is when I got to see them truly in action, making things happen so we didn't have to worry. At first, I didn't want to do our "first look" (father/daughter) the way they had it scheduled...so glad that we did it their way...it was such a special and private moment that I will never forget (thank you!). No one knew of a few minor glitches that took place throughout the day because they took care of them behind the scenes thanks to their experience, professionalism, and proactive approach. At the end of the night, they made sure everyone was good and left safely before they went back into the venue to take care of all our personal items. Later that night they checked in with my wife and I to see how we were doing then again in the morning. What started off as a team of wedding planners, ended as three unique individuals becoming part of our family! Belles & Whistles...worth every penny and more! Thanks again, Jennings, Lorin, and Shannon for making my daughter's wedding so special and magical!!!
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Tim L. Sent on 06/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jennings is a rockstar!

Jennings was everything and more in a planner - not only kept everything on track and running smoothly, but is a joy to get to know and fun to work with, which is also a key part of the experience!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Delightful Things Delightful Things Wedding Invitations

I have loved working with Jennings from Belles & Whistles on unique hand painted signage for her clients! She is a very organized event professional, and you can count on her to provide updates and communication throughout the planning process. I highly recommend Belles & Whistles!

Fairview Farm Events Fairview Farm Events Barn & Farm Weddings

Belles and Whistles receive an A+ for their professionalism and highly recommended by Fairview Farm as a wedding planner. They are on our preferred vendor list!

The Historic John Marshall Ballrooms The Historic John Marshall Ballrooms Banquet Halls

We really enjoy working with Jennings at the John Marshall, whether it be weddings or corporate events. She is familiar with our venue and also on top of everything, from set-up, to event logistics, to tear-down. I can say that planning an event with Jennings is stress-free, fun, and a guaranteed success!

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