Let me start out by saying I can't count the number of times before and after I got engaged that I said I would never get a wedding planner and could do it all myself with my mom (I laugh as I just typed that by the way). Well, that was until I met Cody Smith! As I began booking vendors, I continued to get asked who my wedding planner was and kept saying that I did not need one. They probably thought I was nuts. It wasn't until I booked my photographer that he explicitly told me I needed a wedding planner and the wedding planner I should hire was Cody Smith. That was hands down the best advice I received during the planning process. From our first call with Cody, we knew she was definitely our girl! As we began working with Cody, we loved everything about her. Cody is incredibly talented at what she does and on top of that is so kind and truly cares about you not as just a bride but as a person. Cody took every idea that we had for our wedding and brought it to a whole other level that I could never have imagined. The time she puts in, the detail, energy, and dedication that Cody brings makes you feel as if you are the only bride she is working with. Cody was exactly what I never knew I needed but can't describe how lucky and grateful I am to have had Cody as my wedding planner. Cody is so much more than just your wedding planner; she becomes your family. My wedding was the wedding of my dreams and perfect in every way. I can 100% say that my wedding day was perfect because I had Cody as a wedding planner. Cody, I can't thank you enough for all that you did for us and our wedding. I am so grateful for you. You are the best of the best and one of a kind, as I said in the title a gift from the Wedding Gods! If you are a bride like me who thinks you do not need a wedding planner, I am here to tell you I promise you that you do. And the wedding planner to hire is Cody.

Cody Smith Wedding design is top notch. Cody is a master at what she does and I would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a wedding that is impeccable well managed and overwhelmingly beautiful. She is kind, funny, informative, and knows how to keep a wedding on budget and the timeline on track. She assembles the best vendors for all areas of the wedding and helps them carry out their assigned roles with flawless execution. Her attention to detail is second to none. She literally thinks of everything down to the smallest detail and can anticipate the needs of her clients sometimes even before they themselves realize it. The weddings she puts on are beyond gorgeous and without a doubt surpass all expectations. If you are looking for a wedding that will be raved about by all wedding guests for years to come, Cody Smith Weddings is a must have. I will forever be grateful for the outstanding work Cody did to provide my husband and I with the most wonderful experience on our wedding day.

Cody and her team exceeded expectations during every step of our daughter's wedding planning, execution and wrap-up. The ceremony and reception were held at Mt. Ida Farm and she guided us through every step, recommending vendors, sharing great ideas, developing and managing the "to do" lists, and keeping everything moving forward smoothly. She knows Charlottesville and the local vendors, so all suggestions and selections were top notch. We can't thank her enough for making the wedding so special, the bridal parties so well supported, and the guests so expertly cared for and treated. Thank you, Cody!

I highly recommend Cody Smith. She operates like an experienced Project Manager. She plans and executes major events flawlessly. My son married the love of his life at the Lodge located On Mount Ida Reserve about 30 minutes south of Charlottesville, VA at the end of October 2025. Cody provided a detailed schedule that was planned to the finest level of detail with appropriate color coding to call out important information. She thought of all of the possible risks and created contingency plans for each. For example, when the hair and makeup services for the bridesmaids was running 1 hour late, she bumped me to last, so that the bridesmaids would be done faster for pre-wedding photos. I also appreciated the clear guidance she provided for me throughout the day as the Mother of Groom who is often forgotten on the big day. I also threw a curve ball at the last minute when I realized that my elderly mother with balance issues and my sister who has hip surgery 10 days prior would not be able to navigate the bus steps to ride up to the wedding venue for the ceremony which was on a hill. Cody handled it without missing a beat and advised how the driver of their car could drive up the hill and park during the ceremony. Here are a few ways that Cody provided what we needed without us even asking: 1) she had a kleenex and hand warmers on my chair at the outdoor venue during the brisk October afternoon, 2) she provided warm blankets for my elderly parents and my sister recovering from hip surgery, 3) she made certain to provide plates of food for the Bride & Groom prior to the reception knowing they would be preoccupied with guests all evening, 4) she created a To Go package for the Bride & Groom at the end of the night, and 5) she had Tums readily available when my elderly mother had an upset stomach after the extravagant meal. A special shout out also to her husband who answered our questions and welcomed me as the Mother of the Groom to visit the gore and his groomsmen prior to the ceremony - he worked seamlessly with Cody. In summary, Cody is a trusted advisor who gently made recommendations and suggestions that mattered. She made all the difference and this spectacular wedding is one we will never ever forget. THANK YOU!!

Cody was by far the greatest investment of our entire wedding day and entire wedding planning process! I am not exaggerating when I say she may be the greatest wedding planner out there (at least in central Virginia for sure). There was not a single detail of the planning process that Cody did not double, & triple check to ensure it was executed properly and within the expected time frame. Cody's attention to detail was only the beginning of her services though. She was the most available and flexible person I have ever worked with for anything!! We worked with Cody for about 18 months leading up to the wedding and if I texted/called/emailed her I ALWAYS had a response in less than 10 minutes, usually immediately! She not only carried out the heavy lifting of all the logistical and technical elements of the wedding planning/execution, but what I believe sets Cody apart from other planners is how much she genuinely cared about us and every other person involved. She was so conscious to check in on our stress levels and anxiety at every turn, and was there to reassure and guide everyone involved from our officiant to our vendors and of course our guests. Cody is simply an amazing wedding planner and even more amazing human!

From my first interaction with Cody I knew she was different. She responded to my initial inquiries at 6AM and promptly replied to any of our questions right away. She’s smart, diligent, experienced, and just knows the industry inside and out. She was so awesome that my wife wanted to have a catch up call with her even after our wedding! We can’t recommend her enough!

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to explaining how much Cody Smith and her team mean to my husband and me. When my dad first told me he had found us a wedding planner, my parents thought they could manage without one—but very quickly realized just how essential Cody would be. There are so many details that go into a wedding, and she guided us through every single one with such care and expertise.

From the start, Cody went beyond logistics—she took the time to truly know me, then my husband and me as a couple, and eventually both of our families. Before long, she didn’t just feel like our planner—she felt like family. To me personally, she even felt like another mother: someone who guided me, cared for me, and stood beside me through every emotional moment of the process.

Every week, she checked in with updates, timelines, and clear next steps. She made everything so easy and stress-free, always staying two steps ahead. More than that, she checked in on me—making sure I felt calm, supported, and excited instead of overwhelmed. She has a rare ability to combine professionalism with genuine kindness, and it made the entire experience a joy.

Cody is also unbelievably creative. I showed her a single photo of the vibe I was going for and pointed out the little details that mattered to me—like tassels on menus and amazing food—and she brought it all to life flawlessly. Our guests were in awe, and even our venue staff said they had never seen such a stunning wedding, with the perfect balance of detail and a timeline that ran seamlessly down to the minute.

On the wedding day itself, Cody and her team were absolute rockstars. She provided a bridal attendant who anticipated my needs before I even realized them—fixing my veil, helping when I felt overheated, and keeping me comfortable all day. Just before I walked down the aisle, Cody hugged me, told me “you’ve got this,” and instantly turned such an emotional moment into one of calm and confidence. That kind of support is priceless.

What really sets Cody apart is her heart. She treats every wedding as if it were her own and every couple as if they were family. Coming from a military family (as does my dad), it meant so much to us to work with someone so dedicated, reliable, and compassionate.

Cody isn’t just a wedding planner—she is the reason our day was flawless, joyful, and completely stress-free. My husband and I cannot imagine our wedding without her. If you want a planner who is professional, organized, endlessly creative, and truly cares about you as a couple, Cody is the one. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone.

Thank you, Cody Smith Weddings, for making my dreams come true and creating the best day of our lives—one we will truly never forget. We love yall!

We hired Cody Smith to plan our daughter’s recent wedding, and we could not have been more pleased from beginning to end. Cody’s knowledge of the entire wedding industry and all of the key vendors is unparalleled, and she knows what is important and what is optional. She will be able to help you accomplish your goals for your wedding, whatever your budget may be. Her attention to every possible detail and her ability to make everything run smoothly is unbelievable. Our groom’s parents were so impressed that they used her for the rehearsal dinner, and they would have the same opinion.

But even more important that than all her technical knowledge and skill is her attitude and personality. She’s calm, positive, and reassuring, especially if things get tense or emotional, as they will at times. She’s a steady hand at the wheel and takes so much stress off of the parents and the bride and groom. There is no one that I would rather have manage a wedding, which is a complex undertaking.

I can say truthfully and without hesitation that choosing Cody Smith was easily best decision we made in the entire process of our daughter’s wedding. If you are looking for a true professional to help you with an unforgettable wedding, look no further. If you can get on her schedule- do so.

Ed and Diana Houchens

From the beginning Cody was the best choice I ever could have made for my wedding! When I decided I needed to book a planner I reached out to several planners on The Knot just to meet them, and Cody was the first one who responded and offered to speak with me that day! When we had our zoom call that day I told her how far along I was with planning and immediately I could tell how experienced she was and knowledgeable about planning weddings at my venue, Keswick Vineyards, and of all the vendors in the area. I told her I wanted help with planning the entire wedding as I only had a venue and dress picked out, and she recommended her partial planning package to me and it ended up working out perfectly! I knew during that phone call that she was a perfect match for me and I didn’t bother talking to anyone else, and I booked with her the next day! We had weekly zoom calls and were in touch everyday while hiring all our vendors. I was behind on planning AND booked my wedding date during UVA graduation weekend which is the busiest weekend in Charlottesville, but because of her expertise and great relationships with vendors, I was able to have the best vendors at my wedding! During those 8 months leading up to the wedding I was finishing my last year of college so I was extremely busy, but she made it so I barely had to lift a finger! She planned all my vendor meetings, food and cake testing, venue walkthroughs and more! She was always just an email or phone call away if I needed help with something, and it was so great how she was able to understand the vision I had for my wedding so well. Everyone that met her throughout the process fell in love with her and was so impressed! The weeks leading up to the wedding she was so reassuring and calmed all my nerves, and made sure I had everything I needed to be prepared! Even the things I forgot she had it covered, and the morning of the wedding she went to cvs to get me and my bridesmaids tampons and allergy medicine. She also helped our rehearsal run so smoothly to make sure the wedding day went perfectly! The day of the wedding was a dream, and I couldn’t have done it without her or her team! Her amazing team included a bridal attendant and groom attendant which ended up being such an amazing help. My bridal attendant was so sweet and she helped me with whatever I needed and carried all my lip products for me! Cody’s extremely detailed planning and coordination with the vendor team made the day so perfect, I can honestly say I don’t think there was a single hiccup throughout the entire day! There aren’t enough good words to say about Cody and her work speaks for itself! Please do yourself a favor and hire Cody to help you with your wedding! I can’t believe that my wedding planner ended being one of the kindest people I ever got to meet and I hope she’s in my life forever!

Cody Smith @codysmithweddings is the easiest decision you will make for one of the most important days of your life – your wedding. Whether you are the bride, groom, or parents like us, you will know immediately that you are in the best, most capable, experienced hands to realize your wedding celebration dreams. Fairytales Do Come True and Cody is much of the magic behind it all! With fourteen years of wedding planning experience, she brings an outstanding, broad range of creative ideas, top-notch vendors, venue access, and more. She has seen it all! Her distinguished reputation in this industry opens many doors. On top of her impeccable professionalism, she is kind, thoughtful, fun, loving, and she soon became part of our family on this most important journey. She will be a friend for life. Cody was a beacon of light for us and cared deeply for our happiness and the success of our celebrations. She is a careful listener, makes meaningful suggestions, and always followed through on our wishes. Cody was always a step ahead of us in planning, deadlines, attention to detail, responsiveness. Her organization is a hallmark of precision. Cody is remarkable and exceptional in so many ways, but her unwavering work ethic, positive energy, can-do attitude, and genuine care for all aspects of this most special time in our lives are rare qualities to be treasured. Cody goes above and beyond and is one of a kind!

As a destination wedding in Charlottesville, VA, we relied heavily on Cody to navigate everything for us. She did so effortlessly, even though we know and appreciate the extra work involved. As parents of the groom, we hosted a fabulous Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party at the iconic @thebradburydowntown. The parties were huge successes and exceeded all of our expectations! Cody was the magic. She and her phenomenal hospitality staff managed all the behind the scenes activities flawlessly and once guests arrived, they made everyone feel so welcomed and special. They were there to meet our every need. Special thanks to Cody’s husband Damian who added such a helpful, friendly presence; he is Cody’s right- hand man and helps out with anything and everything in a pinch. It’s reassuring to know that a deep, experienced staff is at your beck and call.

It was an absolute joy to work with Cody. We cannot imagine this most important journey without her. She is simply the best! Make the easiest decision of your wedding planning and hire Cody before she is booked!