What is the story behind Dragonfly Events and Design?
Dragonfly Events and Design serves the Nation's Capital, Virginia and Maryland. We offer planning, design and coordination packages. Our design division offers: florals, lighting and decor that can transform any space and create a style that reflects you and your fiance!
Owner, Gretchen Wade and her team affiliate themselves with artistic souls and creative minds to give our brides and grooms the event of a lifetime. Every detail is carefully considered to maximize your budget.
We offer military discounts, 1st responder discounts, police discounts and teacher discounts. Please let us know in which way you are serving to make our world a better place!
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Review summary
Reviewers praised the planner and team for exceptional day‑of coordination and floral design, noting they were organized, responsive, and calming. They handled unexpected issues smoothly, coordinated vendors, and kept the day running seamlessly. Highly recommended.
Do wedding professionals recommend Dragonfly Events and Design? Which ones?
Dragonfly's flowers stand out in mind as some of the best I have seen in the business. If I were getting married again and could have my "dream team", dragonfly would be among them!
They are the best planners - organized, friendly, always go the extra mile for their clients. We offer the clients of our preferred planners a 10% designer’s discount off our services - photography $750, videography $500, dance bands $1500 + Hire them, you won’t regret it. Best regards, David Fletcher New York - Washington’s Best Musicians, Photo & Video
I've known Gretchen for a few years now. She's very experienced, and her events always go smoothly and professionally. After our most recent event, the Bride went out of her way to mention to me how happy she was with Gretchen's work. The event was beautiful. I'm sure yours will be, too, under Gretchen's care.