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About

Dream Destination Weddings & Events specializes in planning local, destination & events in all of Oregon, the US, and the Caribbean. Each event is detailed to your specific needs and desires, so that your wedding or event is unique & distinctive to you.

Hosting an event for life's major milestones should not just look but also feel like a dream. Our goal is to create joy and cultivate love in all aspects of our lives and most importantly in our client's lives. We emphasize the importance of the tiny details in design that bring out our client’s personalities and tell their unique stories. Our experience with logistics, vendor relationships, and design bring dreams into reality!

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,800

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
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Dream Weddings & Events

Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

Cherish and her team are amazing! We planned our wedding on a very short timeline due to Covid and a venue change, but Cherish helped us secure all of our vendors and coordinate the many moving pieces. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful. Cherish had an answer and a fix for everything; I am so grateful to her for the logistical and emotional support. Cherish and her team were absolutely flawless, and our wedding ran super smoothly because of her leadership and coordination. My family and friends all noticed her care and attention to detail throughout the rehearsal and the wedding; they loved her as well! I highly recommend Cherish and Dream Weddings & Events to everyone; she is truly the best!
Jesika
Jesika Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection and kindness all in one

Cherrish was AMAZING! She was always and consistently was matching our vibe, and truly understood our vision that we wanted for our big day. She gave suggestions, but never pushed an “idea” or “tradition” we didn’t want. Her attention to detail was exceptional, it was so amazing and refreshing to being actually relaxed on my (our) big day. She’s pop in and say “this is ready for you, how would you like it, are you okay with that” so kind. The ONLY thing I tell people who are planning a wedding and don’t know where to start? “Hire Cherrish. Hands down. I mean, if you want a stress free wedding day” 💖
Kira
Kira Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in the Biz

I cannot thank Cherish enough and I cannot recommend her enough to future brides. She is a seasoned professional and that was invaluable to us.

She was patient, kind, funny, radiant, accommodating, realistic - but willing to help us execute on our dream day. She went above and beyond to make sure we were within our budget, absorbed the stress logistics comms with vendors, and even helped manage our wedding playlist. Cherish also had a network of vendors and preferred partners to help make the day come alive. With so many options out there, having a vendor or partner vetted independent of a venue just provides a certain peace of mind and the vendors we selected through her recommendation were S-tier.

I didn't have to stress because I knew I had fantastic support with Cherish. She was even able to understand my vision and KNOW that she could transform our event space to meet my expectations.

Words don't even do her justice to be honest and I miss our check-ins because I miss her. Do yourself a favor and allocate the budget for Cherish because she will be the best investment you make for your big day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly a Dream Wedding!

I could not have pulled off such a beautiful and flawless day without Cherish's help! Through all of my panic (like my original photographer canceling - eek!) and never ending questions, Cherish kept me calm and on task. Her team handled everything on my wedding day and ensured that I didn't have to stress about the little details. I also really valued having her knowledge on local vendors and her help with connecting and booking them. Well worth the investment for her support and partnership. Thank you so much, Cherish!
Nina
Nina Sent on 08/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner

Cherish was amazing to work with! She knew exactly what we were looking for and executed it flawlessly. She kept everyone on track and the day ran smoothly because of her. If you are looking for a wedding planner she's your girl!
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Suzy Sent on 07/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

My exact wedding vision was possible because of Cherish. My husband and I planned our entire wedding from NYC, which came with many difficulties, but Cherish helped make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. She even gave us a custom package since our needs were unique. Not only was she responsive and extremely skilled, but she was also a treat to work with. Very personable and relaxed, which is what you need when stress is high. You don’t need to look any further for your dream coordinator!
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Slinger17Ftw Sent on 06/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience from start to finish

Cherish and the rest of the team were absolutely incredible from start to finish planning our wedding! We had rather non-traditional plans and she was able to coordinate with the vendors and set up exactly what we wanted. Her communication was top notch and took a huge weight off our shoulders for our big day

I cannot recommend her enough!
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Katarina Sent on 06/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner and Lifesaver!

Cherish and her team at Dream Weddings & Events were absolutely amazing! Everything from planning the big day to the actual big day, Cherish responds quickly, thinks of every little detail, and offers many many options based on your budget and your vision for your big day. I will definitely be recommending her to everyone I know!
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Brooke Sent on 12/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with!

Cherish was a wonderful day of coordinator. She really helped keep things calm throughout the wedding day. She offered more than just day of wedding service leading up to the big day, which was a huge help. She was on time and even stayed late to help clean up. Definitely recommend!
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Mary Sent on 10/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing planner!!

Cherish and her team were amazing. She kept this bride on track and kept checking in with me to make sure everything was taken care of. Day of was great! Cherish understood the vision I was going for and kept everything on schedule. I have a mother who started freaking out at the last minute and Cherish was able to calm my mother and make sure no issues happened. With the crazy Oregon heat we had her advice on what we could do to keep everyone cool and sane, the misters are something every comment on how smart we were to have. They looked out for us and made sure we got food (who knew how hard it is to get food at your own wedding!) The day was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for anything more!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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