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DMV Weddings and Events is a professional wedding planning service in Urbana, Maryland. Maddie Garris, the lead event designer and organizer first began wedding planning with her mother’s wedding and then her own. Maddie realized she had a passion for the work, and decided to turn it into a full-time career. Since then she has helped many couples create their perfect days through detail-oriented planning. Maddie and the team at DMV Weddings and Events will be your right hand throughout the planning process to make it easy and affordable.

Services Offered

DMV Weddings and Events offers a variety of planning packages to suit every couple’s needs and style. They work with you to make personalized and budget-friendly decisions no matter the size of your wedding. They strive to create an event that is a reflection of your love and unique commitment to each other. DMV Weddings and Events works with a variety of top-rated vendors that can offer affordable pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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?

Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of DMV Weddings and Events

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Reviewers highly recommend the coordinator and her team for day-of services, praising their organization, communication, and calming presence. They handled setup, decor, vendor coordination, timelines, and quick pivots for weather or venue challenges so couples could relax. Many said the team made the day run smoothly and exceeded expectations.

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Reviewers highly recommend the coordinator and her team for day-of services, praising their organization, communication, and calming presence. They handled setup, decor, vendor coordination, timelines, and quick pivots for weather or venue challenges so couples could relax. Many said the team made the day run smoothly and exceeded expectations.

Elena
Elena Sent on 11/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love Maddie and her team!!!

I simply cannot express my gratitude more for Maddie and her team at DMV Weddings and Events. We used her day-of wedding coordination services that began about 60 days prior to our wedding. We additionally added on bridal suite styling and content creation from her offerings. If you are getting married at Springfield Manor specifically, look no further than Maddie and her team as this venue is their bread and butter. Maddie is an absolute rock star and is so fantastic at what she does. Maddie helped us with our timeline, communication with vendors, decor organization, and overall vision expectations. It was really important to me to hire someone for our wedding day that completely ran the show and was bride and groom focused, and she met those expectations tenfold. Leading up to the wedding, so many people asked me "are you stressed at all?" and to their surprise my answer was consistently "no" because my wedding planner had my back. On wedding day, there was a slight hiccup about an item for the bar that was unaccounted for, and without hesitation Maddie simply said "I'm on it". Our decor came out beautiful and the details were perfection. Holly was also a joy to work with on wedding day as Maddie's assistant and clearly loves what she does. Additionally, if you do not have a videographer and are looking for an affordable way to add on content creation, Rachel was an absolute gem. She created perfectly crafted short videos that felt like mini trailers for our wedding day and also provided all of the raw footage. We were also mic'ed up for our vows as it was important to us to capture those words forever. We have footage from her the very next day!!!

Overall, I cannot recommend Maddie and her team more.
Leila
Leila Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely recommend!

Maddie and her team were so amazing, and I would recommend them to anyone! She helped so much in ensuring everything went according to plan. We had some communication issues with our catering team, but Maddie made sure that everything was correct come the wedding day, and it was. She was always just a text away. We did not have a walk through with our venue, so it was difficult for me to picture everything set up. I provided photos for some decor, but Maddie and her team exceeded my expectations with the set up of everything. She was very communicative the whole day, was constantly there with a full glass of water, and never stopped checking in on us. She even bustled my dress after the ceremony! Her and her team were extremely quick in getting everything packed up for the end of the night, and helped make sure everything made it to where it needed to go. Looking back, I do not know how we could have done that without Maddie and her team but I am SO glad that we didn't have to! We are beyond grateful, and can't recommend DMV Wedding and Events enough!
Emma
Emma Sent on 09/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend

We highly recommend Maddie from DMV Wedding & Events as your day of coordinator! Maddie’s guidance, reassurance, and calm presence helped ease our wedding planning and day of the wedding stress. We could not imagine not having Maddie during the wedding planning process and the day of.

We did not have a florist and Maddie and her team took all our decor visions and brought them to life. Before our two months check in, Maddie helped us track down a nonresponsive vendor and helped ease our anxiety. After the two month check in, we could easily schedule as many meetings as we needed with her through the DMV Wedding & Events website.

We got married at Springfield Manor and Maddie’s experience at the venue was knowledgeable. Maddie helped things feel stress-free and moving forward, even if it wasn’t actually stress free due to the impending rain.
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Isabella Sent on 09/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect choice for a perfect wedding

Maddie and her team were the absolute best! She found the perfect team of vendors, worked with me on all of my ideas no matter how cray or silly, and helped give us the fairy tale wedding I’d always dreamed of!

As a disabled bride, I don’t deal with stress well, and anytime I was overwhelmed Maddie was able to step in and help any issue at hand. The day of the wedding: she made sure there were chairs and stools for me at every stage, made sure I had food and water whenever I needed and encouraged rest to help pace myself.

Going into this process, I was worried no one would be able to properly execute my visions. I had big dreams for my wedding, a very short timeline, and many chaotic things going on in the background that made it difficult to remain on task.

I can confidently say Maddie and her team exceeded all of my wildest expectations. I still can’t believe how perfect the day was and how incredibly everything came together! I could not be more pleased with my happily ever after thanks to these wonderful women.
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Karla Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Decision!!

We are so grateful to have had Maddie from DMV Weddings & Events as our day of coordinator! From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, organized, and always open to my ideas and any changes I had along the way, which I truly appreciated.

Since I had not been to many weddings before planning my own, I really appreciated having her guidance when making decisions. She was always so patient, helpful, and generous with her time, and she made the planning process feel much easier.

On our wedding day, she made everything feel stress-free. She kept everything running smoothly, made sure we stayed on schedule, and handled everything behind the scenes so we could truly enjoy every moment. We cannot recommend Maddie and DMV Weddings & Events enough. Having her by our side on our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made, and we are so thankful for everything she did to make our day so special!
Bella
Bella Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Maddie is amazing!

Working with Maddie (DMV Weddings and Events) was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From our first conversation, we knew we had found someone special—she responded to every question and concern in a flash, and she was always thorough in making sure we understood every detail. On the day of our wedding, she was everywhere we needed her to be, checking in with my husband and me constantly to see what we required and what she could grab for us. She made certain everything unfolded exactly as we had planned it, which gave us the freedom to actually enjoy our celebration instead of worrying about logistics. Her professionalism and attention to detail felt irreplaceable, and honestly, we can't imagine having pulled off our day without her. We would recommend her without hesitation to any couple looking for a planner who truly cares about making their wedding special.
Allison
Allison Sent on 02/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Coordinator

Maddie and her team were absolutely fantastic to work with! Having a day of coordinator took all of the stress off of myself and my husband and allowed us to fully enjoy our day. We were both a bit worried about logistics of the day with our venue layout and headcount, but Maddie's experience with the venue made everything a breeze. I cannot recommend her and her team enough. We would not have been able to pull it off without her!
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Meaghan Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Maddie!

Maddie at DMV Weddings and Events was a big help making my husband's and my wedding go smoothly, even amidst the chaos of not one but TWO thunderstorms at an outdoor venue. She had everything set up for us while we got ready, and everything cleaned up for us and neatly stacked by the time the night was over. Thank you so much Maddie for all your help making our big day happen! We would have been a mess without you and we appreciate how on top of everything you were!
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Haley Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Attn brides: book this planner!

Literally, a dream team. Maddie, Nina, and Abby made all things wedding planning, coordinating, and executing so easy for me, my now husband, and our loved ones. I consider myself a decisive person but found myself unable to make decisions about the wedding, but Maddie swept in and handled everything so I had no worries. My day of point people ensured everything was taken care of, and pivoted quickly when we needed it. I was literally greeted at the venue with a drink and a smile! I will forever remember Maddie and her team as integral to my perfect wedding day. Hire this team!
Reilly
Reilly Sent on 11/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Maddie and her team made everything effortless and smooth. Starting from our month out meeting, she handled everything and was incredibly organized. I was blown away by the ability to make my vision come alive through the decorations and centerpieces. Everything was low stress and beautiful. I was even shocked at the speed at which the room was flipped and how they continued to assist throughout the night. 10/10 recommend.
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