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 is truly incredible! After getting engaged, I quickly became an overwhelmed bride trying to plan everything on my own. I knew I needed help figuring out what was realistic for our budget, and Cody came to the rescue. We hired her for full wedding planning, and it was the best decision we made! From weekly calls to planning checklists and budget-keeping documents, Cody made sure every detail was handled and every step of the process was seamless.

Cody’s reputation speaks for itself—while out and about in the Charlottesville area, I always ran into someone who knew her or had family members whose weddings she had planned. With over 500 weddings under her belt, her experience and expertise shine through in everything she does. She’s organized, detail-oriented, and kept me on track with all our wedding to-dos. Our weekly calls ensured everything was progressing smoothly, questions were answered, and nothing fell through the cracks.

One of the many highlights of working with Cody was the design board she created, which helped me truly visualize our day. As a very visual person, I didn’t realize how much I needed this, but it made all the difference in bringing our ideas to life. Cody also has an extensive inventory of gorgeous and timeless décor that fit perfectly with our summer garden-inspired wedding. Not only did it elevate the overall aesthetic, but it also helped us keep costs down without sacrificing style.

Cody is a woman of many talents. She not only handled all the planning but also designed and created the wedding party bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and even the stunning ground floral arch for our ceremony! Her ability to bring everything to life was beyond anything we could have imagined.

Cody was the perfect balance of realistic and encouraging when I decided to take on ambitious DIY projects like designing and creating our invitations, menus, a custom photobooth wall, and our seating chart. Her support allowed me to dive into those projects confidently, knowing she had everything else under control.

The stress Cody alleviated was noticeable not only to me but also to my husband, bridal party, and mother, and it carried all the way up to our wedding day. I was able to enjoy every single moment, completely stress-free, because I knew Cody had everything under control.

On the day of the wedding, our guests couldn’t stop talking about how stunning and personalized everything was. We received so many compliments about the attention to detail, and people told us it was the prettiest wedding they had ever been to. Cody’s eye for design is impeccable, and she didn’t just plan our wedding—she created an unforgettable experience for everyone who attended.

Beyond her professionalism, Cody felt more like a big sister or close girlfriend than a planner. She was always there to bounce ideas off of, gave the best advice, and genuinely had our best interests at heart. We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing wedding planner, and we are forever grateful for everything she did to make our day absolutely perfect!

If you want a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to ensure your day is everything you’ve dreamed of, Cody Smith is your person. Anyone would be lucky to have her! She’s simply the best!

Working with Cody was an absolutely FANTASTIC experience! She is so detail oriented, kind, and on top of things. She truly brought our wedding dreams to life, and the whole day went SO smoothly.

She was always a quick text away, and she definitely became a friend to us throughout this whole process. We got to work with her for almost 2 years and I am certainly sad that our wedding is over and we won’t have our weekly calls with her anymore!

From providing advice, finding solutions, and coming up with creative ideas, you will be hard pressed to find a planner better than Cody. She kept to our budget while still making sure we had everything we wanted, found and coordinated with amazing vendors, and was flexible with our hectic schedules.


People always talk about wedding planning being stressful, but I honestly loved the process because Cody made it fun and manageable. 10000/10 recommend her - you will be so happy you did!