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Donovan-Groves Events

We are a Charlottesville based wedding planning firm, with an additional office in Georgetown for our Northern Virginia couples. At Donovan-Groves Events, we take pride in providing exceptional service throughout the planning process. From the first consultation through the final sendoff, we are available to assist you in creating your perfect wedding. Most importantly, we understand and appreciate that all weddings are different, and that all couples desire different levels of planning attention.

We only work with one couple each weekend to ensure you have our complete focus and attention.

Planning

Full Service Planning

Our Full Service Planning option guides you through every step of your wedding. We assist you in the planning of every detail and work with you in selecting the venue, photographer, caterer, musicians, calligrapher, officiant, and all vendors needed to build the perfect team for your wedding.

Partial Planning

Our Partial Service Planning option lets you decide the elements of the wedding with which you need the most assistance. We respect that there are aspects of the process you prefer to plan on your own, and we are happy to incorporate those into your overall event. Our packages allow for flexibility and help you make the most out of your planning experience.

Month-Of Planning

Our Month-Of Planning option is designed to assist our couples who require minimal planning assistance. We work with you in the final stages of your planning to help bring it all together and give you the freedom to enjoy your wedding day.

Other Services available

Rehearsal Dinner Planning

Brunch Planning

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military

How many planners are on your team?

2
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Reviews of Donovan-Groves Events

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Donovan-Groves Events received high praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted the expertise, attentiveness, and excellent communication skills of planners like Brittany S., Adam, and Kelsey, who helped bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. The team\'s ability to handle details, coordinate with vendors, and ensure a stress-free experience for couples during the planning process and on the wedding day was highly appreciated. Clients also commended the team for going above and beyond expectations and providing exceptional service, making the wedding day feel personalized and flawless.

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Donovan-Groves Events received high praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted the expertise, attentiveness, and excellent communication skills of planners like Brittany S., Adam, and Kelsey, who helped bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. The team\'s ability to handle details, coordinate with vendors, and ensure a stress-free experience for couples during the planning process and on the wedding day was highly appreciated. Clients also commended the team for going above and beyond expectations and providing exceptional service, making the wedding day feel personalized and flawless.

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Kym H. Sent on 05/07/2024
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Adam Donavan-Groves

Our daughter just got married at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville Va. She presently lives in Houston. You can imagine the difficulty planning a wedding from so far away. Without Adam, and his precision for details and his incredible experience and energy we would not have had the PERFECT day. Hands down he is the best!!!
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Mary B. Sent on 05/09/2024
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Adam and team are amazing!

We had a tremendous experience with Adam and his team helping to plan our April 2024 wedding. In total, we worked with Adam for approximately 14 months via DGE’s partial planning services. Even as a “partial” planner, Adam was extremely thorough and an incredible asset helping us to stay within our budget and bringing our design vision to life. He was also such a calming presence on our big day for not only us the couple but our nearest family members. We could not have planned our wedding without Donovan-Groves Events by our side. We heartily recommend their services!

Mary Beth and Tim - 4/13/24
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Mayra R. Sent on 06/28/2024
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Wedding Planning Made Perfect with Brittany!

We chose Donovan-Groves Events for their wedding planning services, with the addition of two services to our bundle, and were connected with Brittany S. She was well versed and experienced as she helped us plan our day at the Market at Grelen for our October (2023) wedding. My husband and I could not have gotten luckier working with Brittany. Brittany's attentiveness, consistent and reliable communication, and excitement helped ease all of our nerves. Guided by the checklists curated by DGE, we were able to set clear goals and monitor our progress on all things wedding related. We felt like we were in the best hands with DGE, and more specifically, Brittany! We felt our excitement was shared throughout our big day as we all smiled at how everything that we had planned for months had all come to be in the ceremony and reception space. We are so grateful to Brittany and DGE for their impeccable service and helping our day feel like "us."
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Real Weddings

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, wedding officiant Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, wedding officiant Wedding Officiants

Adam Groves-Donovan is, in my opinion, the best in the business. I am always thrilled when I get to work with him, and not just because he is so very professional--he is also so sincere, generous, and best of all--chill and reassuring at the right moments.

In Full In Full Wedding Bands

Adam is THE BEST!

Big Ray & the Kool Kats Big Ray & the Kool Kats Wedding Bands

We have worked with event planners all over the country, and only a very few stand out in terms of style, class. elegance and a sterling ability to lead a first class event. Adam and Donovan Groves Events are the cream of the crop.

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