My husband and I got married in November, we had 200 people attending our wedding with a church ceremony and then reception at Riverside on the Potomac. We could not recommend our wedding planner, Felicia Kettler, enough! All throughout the wedding process she was available to answer all questions we had and ease our anxiety of having a big wedding with multiple moving parts. Felicia's knowledge of various vendors, wedding day timelines, and just overall experience with the wedding field made the wedding planning process so much less stressful. We would not have been able to put the day together without her support. Everything on the wedding day was perfect and are so grateful to Felicia and all of our vendors for everything!

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Alison. From the very beginning, she was organized, kind, patient, and an absolute joy to work with. Our wedding was complex—we had three separate venues, all starting as blank slates—and Alison handled it all with grace and expertise.

She helped us assemble an incredible team of vendors who were not only talented but perfectly suited to our vision. We had a ton of small details and surprises for our guests, including a Mardi Gras float parade to transition to the after-party (yes, seriously!), and every single piece came together flawlessly.

Alison was calm under pressure, always a step ahead, and somehow managed to make the entire process feel smooth and even fun. Because of her, we were able to fully enjoy our day, knowing that everything was handled.

If you're looking for a planner who will go above and beyond to make your vision come to life—and make it better than you imagined—Alison is it. She’s a rare gem, and we’re endlessly grateful.

Alison and the Cherry Blossom team brought our wedding vision to life! These are serious wedding planners who bring passion and professionalism to every interaction. Alison guided us through every step of the planning journey, including finding our dreamy venue, connecting us with a superb team of vendors, and vision-boarding our event’s overall theme, mood and vibe. Alison has a wealth of experience in the wedding industry and a true eye for style and design. I am an anxious, overachieving perfectionist who is prone to stress (anyone else, DC?), so I had high expectations for my wedding day and some concerns about my own ability to actually ENJOY the joyous occasion. Alison and her team delivered, handling every little detail so we could be present with our guests and each other. We felt confident we were in capable and caring hands. No detail was overlooked! Thank you, Cherry Blossom! Our wedding was PERFECT (and I don’t use that word lightly)!

Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events was incredible to work with. From the very beginning, we were impressed with Alison's professionalism and attention to detail. My biggest concern around wedding planning was not knowing what types of vendors/ideas to ask for - Alison provided a list of vendors to think about, and walked through a very detailed budget plan. And so from the beginning, everything was smooth sailing and I knew we could trust her completely. From venue, to vendors, to design, Alison did it all. The time she took to get to know us showed in each piece of the planning process. The day of the wedding, everything went according to the very detailed plan that the Cherry Blossom team laid out. We had the absolute best day ever: our families and friends noted how excellent all of our vendors were, and how smoothly everything went - all credit goes to the very excellent Cherry Blossom Weddings and Events team. I cannot recommend their services enough.

Alison and the Cherry Blossom team exceeded our expectations in every way, making our wedding day seamless and stress-free. From the very beginning, Alison took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in ways we never could have imagined. Her guidance and expertise made the entire planning process feel effortless and enjoyable. On the day itself, everything ran flawlessly, allowing us to truly be present and soak in every moment. We are so grateful for her professionalism, attention to detail, and the genuine care she put into making our day absolutely perfect.

We recently worked with Felicia at Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events for a brunch wedding at The Hay-Adams and only have the best things to say about her. Originally, we weren't planning on hiring a wedding planner, but quickly realized how much we didn't know. My mom, who has been hosting and planning large social events for years, had a call with Felicia and immediately knew she was the planner for us!
Our first planning call with Felicia was extremely thorough. We were further comforted when she sent over the mock budget for our event, and we realized it was possible to make our dream come true within budget. At our first meeting, Felicia hugged the security lead at the hotel. It was such an example of her kindness and great reputation in the wedding world! She further helped us pick and secure more vendors that reflected our vision for the day.
Finally, wedding day came and it was a total success due to Felicia's professionalism and attention to detail. We did not worry about a thing on wedding day. Felicia had communicated with every vendor about the venue and the schedule for the day. We had a morning wedding which made the schedule and load-in a bit more cumbersome than usual, but Felicia still made it happen without a hitch. Although hiring a wedding planner was not a part of our original plan, it was truly the best decision we made for our wedding day! There is so much that goes into a wedding before the big day and on the big day and Felicia made it all seamless and stress-free.

It's so hard to put how amazing Alison Golt at Cherry Blossom is into just a short review. Her attention to detail is flawless. She makes you feel like you don't have to worry about ANYTHING. When my (now) wife was researching and vetting planners, she had an interview/meeting with Alison. After the meeting she told me that this woman is totally awesome and will do an excellent job at our wedding. We had so much faith in Alison that we also contracted her to plan our engagement party and it was just the most beautiful event. Throughout the planning process, Alison provided the perfect recommendations and vendor referrals for us and we couldn't have been happier with every recommendation Alison made. At every turn, Alison was always there for us and made sure that what we wanted was the most important thing. On the day of the wedding, Alison made sure that everything ran smoothly. If there was anything that wasn't perfect, we had no idea because Alison dealt with it and made sure it was taken care of. We had the most amazing day ever, thanks in large part to the work put in by Alison (and her team). By the time our wedding rolled around, we felt like Alison was part of our family. We were actually devastated when the wedding was over (not only because our wedding was over) but because we realized our time working with Alison was complete. Alison was a huge part of our journey and we will always remember her. If you're thinking about hiring her - do it. It will be the best decision you make of your entire wedding process.

We cannot express enough gratitude for Alison and the incredible job she did as our wedding coordinator! From our initial meeting to the last dance of the night, she was a true professional and a calming presence throughout the entire process.

Alison took the time to understand our vision and helped us refine our ideas, ensuring that every detail was covered. She found vendors that I could only dream of. She truly took our ideas and executed them beyond our wildest dreams. On the wedding day, she handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without any stress. The coordination of vendors, timing, and all the behind-the-scenes details was executed flawlessly.

Our guests kept commenting on how smoothly everything went, and we know that’s all thanks to Alison. We highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. She was the greatest addition. Thank you for making our day truly unforgettable!

I couldn't imagine planning and enjoying our wedding as we did without the help of Felicia Kettler of Cherry Blossom Weddings and Events! Felicia's support was the best investment we could've made toward our wedding, saving me tremendous time and headache. I loved Felicia's style -- upbeat but calm, direct but flexible, down to earth and straightforward, but also fun to work with and oh so experienced. She saved me many hours of otherwise having to research vendors and wade through the infinite options that engaged couples have to navigate these days with weddings. Her confidence in how things would work out gave me confidence (such as the weather forecast on our wedding day, the timing was perfect!). Not only is Felicia a phenomenal planner, she executes flawlessly as a Day-of professional -- working seamlessly behind the scenes, staying on top of the work of other vendors, and keeping track of our minute-by-minute timeline and so many details that had to happen throughout the day that I surely would've forgotten or overlooked. She works well and repeatedly with the excellent vendors we used, and was highly responsive throughout the year that we worked together on the planning. Our wedding was about as perfect as it could be -- as beautiful as it was fun, and went off without a hitch. We owe a lot of that to Felicia Kettler and Cherry Blossom. I cannot recommend her and Cherry Blossom highly enough!

Alison was incredible throughout the entire process. After interviewing several wedding planners, we hired Alison to plan our wedding, as she respected our vision and budget, and was committed to making the process as easy as possible for us. Alison immediately took action to help us find the best vendors and kickstart the planning process. She was always available for our calls and questions, even patiently fielding requests from family members who wanted to be involved. Alison managed the entire process so that all vendors worked seamlessly together to execute the perfect wedding, and making planning way less stressful for us. Whether it was hand delivering cake tastings the Friday before a wedding she was planning, or finding a videographer last minute when we changed our minds, Alison handled everything with ease.

And our wedding could not have been more perfect! We still have family and friends calling us to tell us how beautiful the event was, how they've never had wedding food taste that good, and how magical the entire weekend was. None of this could have happened without Alison's leadership and dedication. We are so grateful to her for planning the wedding of our dreams.