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Dailey Forte Designs

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Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Dailey Forte Designs is a boutique event planning and design company that focuses on each couple's wants, needs, and desires. Our designs for each celebration are different, as every couple has a unique vision. Serving the greater Mid-Atlantic area and offering traveling services, we aim to create distinctive and specially curated events for each couple! With customizable packages, including Finishing Touches where our services begin one month prior to your event, to Unlimited Planning, there is something for everyone. Our creative and attentive staff is here to help you every step of the way.

Some of the services that we offer include:

  • Customizable planning packages
  • Vendor recommendations
  • Event design assistance & planning
  • Budget development & management
  • Vendor contract review & negotiations
  • Wedding planning timeline & monthly to-do list
  • Manage invitations, programs, and other printed materials
  • Wedding weekend timeline development
  • Site layout and floor plan
  • Engagement parties
  • Rehearsal dinner planning
  • Welcome party assistance
  • Day-After Brunch planning
  • Destination weddings
  • Professional wedding planning advice & guidance

Features

Woman-owned

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Weddings with this vendor

Kelsey & Khalil's wedding
Kelsey & Khalil
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FAQ

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$200

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Dailey Forte Designs receives glowing praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional organization, responsiveness, attention to detail, and personalized approach to wedding planning. Reviewers highlight the seamless coordination on the wedding day, leading to a stress-free experience and allowing couples to enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics. The team's professionalism, dedication, and ability to bring unique elements to weddings are highly appreciated, making them a top recommendation for couples seeking outstanding wedding planning services in the Baltimore area.

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Dailey Forte Designs receives glowing praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional organization, responsiveness, attention to detail, and personalized approach to wedding planning. Reviewers highlight the seamless coordination on the wedding day, leading to a stress-free experience and allowing couples to enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics. The team's professionalism, dedication, and ability to bring unique elements to weddings are highly appreciated, making them a top recommendation for couples seeking outstanding wedding planning services in the Baltimore area.

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Mitchell Sent on 01/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-Free, Seamless, and Absolutely Perfect

Dailey Forte Designs was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

From the very beginning, they were incredibly organized, responsive, and truly on top of everything. Their coordination, vendor recommendations, and timeline planning made the entire process feel so much easier. On the day of the wedding, they handled all the logistics seamlessly and stayed in constant communication with every vendor, which gave us so much peace of mind.

What stood out the most was how smoothly the entire day flowed. The timeline was perfectly planned, nothing felt rushed, and we were able to fully enjoy every moment without worrying about what was happening behind the scenes. They made sure everything ran exactly as it should, and we felt completely taken care of.

We are so grateful for their hard work, professionalism, and genuine care throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for a planning team that truly goes above and beyond, Dailey Forte Designs is the way to go.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Planners

We utilized Dailey Forte Designs in a full capacity for my August 2024 wedding in Baltimore, MD. I can't express how thrilled we were with them!

From the moment we began planning, the team was nothing short of extraordinary. They took the time to understand our vision, and their attention to detail was impeccable. Every aspect of our wedding, from the venue setup to the floral arrangements, was executed flawlessly.

They also assisted on the creative side. This truly shone through in every element, making our special day not only beautiful but also unique and personal. They were incredibly organized, which made the entire planning process stress-free. On the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch, thanks to their meticulous coordination.

I received countless compliments from our guests about how stunning everything looked, and we owe it all to them and the incredible vendors they helped us pick. If you're planning a wedding in the Baltimore area I would highly recommend them.
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Jane Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planners!

Vaness and Gabby were truly amazing. Our wedding was abso;lutely perfect. I can't imagine what we would have done without them!
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding dream team

Gabby and Vanessa, or "the ladies" as we lovingly called them, are the dream team for a couple getting married in the DMV. We are not from the area, so they connected us with vendors who exceeded every one of our expectations. They kept the planning on track and their coordination of the wedding day was seamless. My main goals for my wedding day was to not have any of our family or friends have to help - I wanted them to experience the day and not see the behind-the-scenes setup - and I did NOT want to be the point of contact for anything that entire weekend so I could be present and not worried about logistics. I will forever be grateful for Vanessa and Gabby for making that happen for me. Every bride gets the advice that your wedding day goes by in a blur. I am lucky that I was able to enjoy every moment of that day because I was confident that Gabby and Vanessa were making it all happen.
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Ellen Sent on 02/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

Dailey Forte Designs were excellent. They went out of their way to make sure the family (esp mother of bride) had a great experience.
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Marni Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great planners

Vanessa and gabby are Knowledgeable helpful and efficient. They have great industry contacts and the know how to get things done
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Callie Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Vanessa and Gabby are the BEST!

I am not local to the Baltimore area so I knew I had to find a planner who I could trust and could support me from afar. I found Dailey Forte after doing some research in the planners on the area and am so happy I did! Vanessa and Gabby are a great team and were consistently available when I needed them. They ensured I understood the entire process, timing and provided wonderful referrals for vendors. One thing I also really appreciated was that they allowed me to be myself, focus on what I was looking for but also challenged me to think outside the box on that vision I had for the day, and helped me pick out some really beautiful, unique aspects that ended up making our wedding look better than I could imagine and I would've never chosen for myself. On the actual day of my wedding, Vanessa was a true god send, she helped me remain calm (despite some unexpected rain and last minute change of an outdoor ceremony) and reminded me that she had everything under control but most importantly she ensured that my husband and I were able to actually enjoy the day! I am eternally grateful to Dailey Forte for bringing my vision to life. Vanessa and Gabby, THANK YOU!!!!

If you need a planner in the Baltimore area, go Dailey Forte!!!!
Covie
Covie Sent on 06/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Daily Forte!

Just cannot express how great Vanessa and Gabby were to work with on our wedding. We recommend them to everyone we know in the area now.

They're so knowledgeable, helpful, and on top of everything that you need throughout the process.

Wedding planning can be tough but they make it so easy to really enjoy your day and let them handle anything that comes up. Don't hesitate in hiring them, you will not be disappointed!!
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Ian C. Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Superb Wedding Planners!

Working with Gabby and Vanessa was a wonderful experience from our first friendly conversation with them through the day of our wedding. They worked with us every step of the way and handled several special requests with ease, including arranging wheelchair transportation for our elderly parents. They were always available via email, text or phone call if we had any questions or concerns. Their recommended vendors (DJ, florist, invitations, officiant, and photographer) provided excellent service at reasonable prices and were easy to work with during the lead up to our wedding day. When there was some confusion about blocking hotel rooms at several different locations they stepped in and took care of the problem for us.

They were always very open to any thoughts or suggestions we had and gave us several ideas and tweaks that we incorporated into the ceremony and reception. Gabby was with us for 10+ hours on our wedding day and made sure we and our families had anything we needed and that everything stayed on schedule along the way. We were able to relax and enjoy our special day thanks to their hard work along the way.

In short, Gabby and Vanessa are simply the best.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 09/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Df designs is amazing

We had the privilege of working with Dailey Forte Designs and specifically Gabby on our wedding day for all of our day of coordination needs and absolutely loved our experience! We were able to meet a month earlier to discuss our timeline and get everything locked into place. From there, Gabby and Vanessa really took over and made the few weeks before the wedding as stress free for us as possible. They are organized, fun, communicative, and just so easy to work with. Everything was on time and just perfect thanks to them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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The Madious The Madious Wedding Photographers

Vanessa and Gabby are true professionals - excellent at their craft and nice people - a combo that is not easy to find. They took excellent care of our bride and groom and their families. Do not hesitate to work with them!

The Flower Cart The Flower Cart Wedding Florists

It was a pleasure working with Dailey Forte Designs! They were very organized and did amazing work. We would highly recommend this company for your future events.

Eight Tree Street Eight Tree Street Wedding Florists

We have the most amazing time working with Dailey Forte Designs for a March wedding. Vanessa and Gabby were detailed and so helpful in all the preparations for the wedding as well as on wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better partner for our bride Anna's wedding. Everything was flawless and the wedding was perfect. You will have a wonderful time working with Vanessa and Gabby at Dailey Forte Designs.

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