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 was truly the best wedding planner and I would work with her over and over again if I could. She approaches her job with a level of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun that makes what could be a stressful process feel easy and light. She provided excellent suggestions for vendors, kept in communication about all aspects of the wedding and, when it came to the actual event, set it up perfectly so that myself and my husband could relax and enjoy the evening instead of sweating the small stuff. She is a magical planner and person, and I don't think I could have had as good of an experience with any other planner. If you're looking for a planner that will not only make your wedding amazing, but will also make you feel good throughout the process, Cody is your gal!!

Cody Smith is truly the best wedding planner in the business! Throughout the entire planning process, I never felt stressed because I knew I had Cody by my side. I was worried that the planning process would be extremely stressful and I would not be able to enjoy it, but that was not the case at all because I had Cody. She helped me with absolutely everything and was always quick to respond, no matter when I reached out. Her kindness, patience, and willingness to answer all of my questions, even when I asked them more than once, meant so much to me. Our weekly meetings were always amazing, and I genuinely looked forward to them every week. My husband and I absolutely love Cody, and we could not have had the wedding day we always dreamed of without her. Not only is she an incredible wedding planner, but she is also a genuinely wonderful person who we are now so happy to call a friend. I love her so much, and I truly cannot recommend her enough. She is the best wedding planner EVER!

Cody was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Throughout the planning process, she met with us weekly over Zoom and was always kind, understanding, organized, responsive, and proactive. She had a massive spreadsheet and made sure every detail was taken care of and always followed through. She took the time to know us individually and as a couple and understood our vision completely. She made wedding planning easy, fun, and as stress free as it could be.

On our wedding day at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, Cody made everything feel completely seamless. She double-checked with every vendor (multiple times) and handled every detail and unexpected issue without us ever having to worry. She came prepared with an emergency kit for anything we could possibly need. When my dress ripped, one of her staff members fixed it, when I was nauseous, they gave me medicine, when my ring needed to be cleaned, they cleaned it. We had both a bridal attendant and groom attendant who were both personable and helpful, this was a blessing.

Cody truly went above and beyond to make sure we could relax and enjoy our day. She anticipates everything, has great ideas, but was also willing to adapt to what we wanted. Cody is very good at what she does and you can tell she's been doing it for a while. She's cultivated relationships with everyone in the industry. Fun fact: every venue we toured recommended her to us. She was the perfect fit and we are so grateful for everything she did and cannot recommend her enough! I will consider Cody Smith a friend forever and always champion her work.

1000000/10. I do not think there are enough words to express our gratitude for Cody, but we will try. She kept us on track, organized, and as stress free as possible. She worked with us to stay within our budget and helped us create the wedding of our dreams. Every recommendation that she gave us turned out better than we could have imagined. More than helping us plan our wedding Cody was a friend to us and helped us navigate such an emotional and overwhelming time in our lives. We are so grateful for her time, support, dedication, and friendship over the last year. I would not change a thing. We love you Cody! - Sarah and Mac

If you are looking for a wedding planner in the Charlottesville, VA area, you can stop right here! Cody Smith is it! My daughter's comment after the wedding says it all, "I guess dreams really do come true!" Working with Cody was a sincere pleasure. From the moment we first spoke with her, we knew she was our planner. She is incredibly organized, a great communicator and very responsive - we would barely hit enter on an email and Cody would be there responding! She offered great advice when asked, but was never pushy with her own opinions, and was always very open to our ideas. She seamlessly managed every background detail so that we didn't have to worry about anything. Beyond that, she is one of the kindest, sweetest people you will ever work with, and she instantly makes you feel like family! As the Mother of the Bride, I was able to sit back and fully enjoy my daughter's wedding day, putting full faith in Cody, and knowing that everything would be taken care of.

From the moment we met Cody (nearly 20 months before our July 2026 wedding) we knew we were in the best hands. She made us feel so special from day one and guided us through every single step of the planning process with incredible care, organization, and expertise.

No matter how big or small our questions were, Cody was always willing to help. She somehow managed to respond to emails within minutes, always making us feel heard and like we were her only clients. Whenever any bumps came up with other vendors, she handled everything with professionalism and confidence, walking us through each situation and making sure we never felt overwhelmed.

It’s clear that Cody is incredibly knowledgeable and respected in the wedding industry. Every vendor we worked with had nothing but amazing things to say about her, and after working with her ourselves, it’s easy to see why.

On our wedding day, Cody and her team were nothing short of amazing. She paid attention to every little detail, kept everything running seamlessly, and made me feel completely calm (even with an uncertain weather forecast!!). I never had to worry about a thing because I knew she had everything under control. Her staff was equally incredible: kind, attentive, organized, and genuinely fun to have by our side throughout the day.

Hiring Cody was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She didn’t just help us plan a beautiful day, she gave us the gift of being fully present and enjoying every moment. We are endlessly grateful and couldn’t recommend her more highly!!!!

My son and daughter-in-law hired Cody Smith Weddings for their July 2026 vineyard wedding, and the entire weekend was absolutely seamless—perfection at its finest!
From Friday's amazing rehearsal dinner to Saturday's magnificent wedding, every detail was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. Every "i" was dotted and every "t" was crossed. Cody's attention to detail was nothing short of incredible. I know she had to be completely exhausted by the end of the weekend, but she never let it show. She remained calm, organized, professional, and genuinely invested in making every moment special.
Because of Cody and her amazing team, the bride and groom, as well as both families, were able to relax, enjoy the celebration, and create memories that will last a lifetime—completely stress-free.
Thank you, Cody, for your incredible hard work, dedication, and passion. You made my son and his wife's wedding weekend truly magical, and we will be forever grateful.
Joan & Rick Dobson

I honestly put off writing this review because I have so many amazing things to say about working with Cody, I didn’t know how to fit it all into a few sentences. Hiring her was hands-down the best decision I made during wedding planning—second only to booking King Family Vineyards. If you want the best weekend of your life, start with those two things and everything else will fall into place.

My friends kept asking how I was so calm throughout the planning process, and the answer is simple: when you have a planner you trust with just about everything, it takes all the stress away and actually makes the whole experience fun. Cody is not only incredibly reasonable, but she consistently went above and beyond anything I expected.

I genuinely looked forward to our weekly calls (and I already miss them!), and every time I reached out with a question, she made me feel like I was her only client—even though I know she had a full plate. She’s fun, kind, incredibly organized, keeps everything on track, and has an incredible network of vendors. As my makeup artist perfectly put it, “Cody is like royalty when it comes to wedding planners.”

Cody was so amazing from start to finish! After being recommended by name from our venue, we scheduled a phone call with Cody and knew immediately that we wanted her to help us plan our wedding. Cody is so kind and personable - by the end, she felt more like family. We experienced such low wedding stress because we had full confidence that Cody had us covered. She was even able to replace a vendor that canceled on us the day of our wedding before I (the bride) ever knew anything about it - talk about quick thinking!! Our day was an absolute dream come true and we are so grateful to Cody for making that dream a reality!