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It’s within love that we find our greatest inspiration. . .

You've got a vision.

We have the expertise, the eye, and the team to bring it to life - beautifully and without the stress. At By Love Events, we don't just plan events, we craft experiences that are intentional, detail-forward, and completely curated around you.

Couples: Your wedding day is one of the most significant experiences of your life and it deserves a team that treats it that way. We believe your wedding should reflect you. Not trends or expectations - just an authentic and true version of your love story.

By Love Events & Design is a full-service wedding and event planning company proudly serving Virginia Beach, Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina.

Since 2017, we've specialized in creating celebrations that are thoughtfully planned, intentionally designed, and deeply personal - from intimate gatherings to large-scale events and grand fundraisers.

The details matter, yes. The moments… matter more. We handle both so you can simply be there. What sets us apart isn't just what we do but also how we show up for every By Love Events & Design client.

We listen first and then guide.

We maintain vendor relationships built on trust and communication and we bring a level of detail and care to every event that our clients feel from the first conversation.

That commitment to you, your vision, and flawless execution is what By Love Events is built on.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$250

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of By Love Events & Design

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Tisha Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Event!

I am extremely grateful for Yolonda and the services provided with By Love Events. I came to her with a last minute private event I needed executed in four weeks, and she went above and beyond to make it happen. Not only did she help with design details, she also facilitated communication between vendors and myself. She was very organized, professional, and despite time constraints ensured us that everything would be taken care of before the event date. BLE helped my vision come to life and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect event.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 07/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Her!!

I would recommend Yolonda and By Love Events to any couple! She worked with me for around 2 years as we postponed our wedding multiple times due to Covid. She made all my wedding dreams come true within my budget. I cannot thank her enough!
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Angela Sent on 10/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Yolanda and her team-By Love Events went above and beyond to make our dreams come true! She was organized, professional, personable and classy!!! Look no further if you want the BEST WEDDING!!!
cortney
Cortney Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST there is!

There are not enough words to explain how amazing By Love events truly is. From our first conversation to the last minute of my wedding, Yolonda was extremely involved and hands-on. She was able to make my vision into a reality, and helped me stay within my budget! Yolonda is very knowledgeable and professional, which helped me remain stress-free during the entire wedding planning process. I HIGHLY recommend By Love events...they were able to give me the wedding of my dreams!
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Arianna Sent on 08/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day ever!

I absolutely love Yolanda! She made sure everything was stress free for us! She had quick fixes, and quick thinking for any issues that arose the day of. Yolanda and her husband are the perfect team to help plan out every little detail about the big day! They have unlimited amounts of knowledge and skills! She made the process so easy for us I couldn't thank her enough 💙💙
Kenesha
Kenesha Sent on 07/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best!

I chose to work with Yolonda & Bryan of By Love Events for month-of wedding coordination, but after seeing them in action, I wish I chose them to plan and design the whole event! Yolonda was such a professional and so easy to work with. During my final month of wedding planning, there were things that I would have totally forgot had it not been for ByLove giving me constant reminders of what needed to be done. On the day of my wedding, even when I went into panic mode, Yolonda was there with a solution. She was so calm and helpful, even when I was a wreck! To this day, the wedding party and all of my wedding guests are still raving about how organized the event was. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would choose ByLove Events & Design every single time.
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Mattie Sent on 07/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I 100% recommend "by love"!

Yolanda, at BY Love Events & Design is amazing at what she does. She gave great advice and did not pressure me into anything, which I love. She understands that brides need to stick to THEIR budget and eases the process of getting familiar with vendors that suit your needs. As I prepared and planned for my wedding Yolanda was a text, email or phone call away. As an out-of-town bride, I felt secure in working with BY Love for my big day. On the day of my wedding, Yolanda and Bryan were there organizing and on point; everything went smooth for me. Yolanda and Bryan commit 110% to their company and it shows. Thanks for the best day ever and for all of your help.
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Carmen Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

GREAT Wedding planner

I only have positive things to say! Yolonda has been an amazing wedding planner and has helped me with everything I need. She suggested good vendors to use and gave me good suggestions for design ideas. She was organized throughout the entire process and was very responsive. I would recommend her to anyone needing wedding planning services!
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Courtney Sent on 02/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience!

My experience with Yolonda and By Love and Events was amazing. She accommodated all of my needs and wants. During the process of wedding planning I found out I was pregnant and Yolonda made the wedding planning process seamless and stress free. Yolonda and her team were very professional and well prepared for my big day. Thank You Yolonda!
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Danielle Sent on 06/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Yolonda has been a great contribution in helping me plan my wedding
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