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Merida
Merida
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LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

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Events by Merida is a wedding planning company that operates in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They have been designing and planning weddings throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond for over 8 years, and events around the country for 14. The couple should be at the heart of every wedding- your cultures, your hobbies, and the love you have for one another. We love creating unique celebrations that represent who you are as a couple- and we love to have fun with it!

Services Offered

Events by Merida offers an array of services to meet every one of your needs, whether you require a full-service wedding planning package or just need some assistance on your actual wedding day with day-of coordination. Their main goal is to create a joyful wedding celebration that is special to you. With the help of Events by Merida, you will have breathtaking lifelong memories, from the moment you walk down the aisle to your grand exit after your reception. Some of the planning services offered include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Guest list
  • Referrals
  • To-do lists
  • Timelines
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Day-of coordination

Pricing for our packages range from $1,800- $3,000 for coordination, and $6,000 for full planning.

Pricing & Deals

Starting at $1,800
Couples usually spend $3,000
Day of Coordination
$1,800 / starting price
Itinerary Creation
The Basics!
Access to Day-Of Emergency Kit
Point of Contact for Venue and Vendors
Most popular
Wedding Management
$2,500 / starting price
Point of Contact for all Out-of-Town Guests
Crisis Management
Access to Day-Of Emergency Kit
Rehearsal Coordination
Venue Walkthrough and Vendor Meetings
Itinerary Creation, Distribution, and Follow Up
Point of Contact for Venue and Vendors
Extended Wedding Management
$3,000 / starting price
Floor Plan Development and Distribution
Everything included with Wedding Management
Review of Staffing
Review of Rentals/Rental Contracts
Staffing Coordination
Full Planning
$6,000 / starting price
Contract Review
& More
Full Planning from Venue to Vendors
Event Design
Wedding Management Included

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FAQ

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

$1,700

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,200

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?

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

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Merida from Events by Merida is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional planning skills, attentiveness, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond to address challenges, provide helpful recommendations, and ensure a flawless wedding day experience. Reviewers appreciate her LGBTQ+ friendliness, attention to detail, and ability to bring their unique visions to life. Merida's compassionate and dedicated approach to event planning has left couples feeling grateful and stress-free, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding planning needs.

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Merida from Events by Merida is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional planning skills, attentiveness, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond to address challenges, provide helpful recommendations, and ensure a flawless wedding day experience. Reviewers appreciate her LGBTQ+ friendliness, attention to detail, and ability to bring their unique visions to life. Merida's compassionate and dedicated approach to event planning has left couples feeling grateful and stress-free, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding planning needs.

RJ Rushmore
Rj Rushmore Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Merida will be your best advocate for the wedding that you want!

Merida was THE integral part of making our wedding day perfect. We knew we wanted to hire a wedding planner going into this and after interviewing several planners, Merida was the clear choice for us. If you want an alternative, nerdy, queer-affirming, culturally informed wedding planner, Merida is the woman for the job.

Her knowledge of vendors and intricate details of wedding planning was invaluable. As my husband often said, ‘We are doing this once, you have done this hundreds of times, we trust you!’ You can tell Merida genuinely cares about your event, and it was incredibly reassuring to see her take charge, handling any issues that arose with vendors and solving problems that arose. We were updated with regular video chats and felt like we were heard and affirmed in our choices. She took the time to explain everything and her work ethic and spreadsheets are incredible. It was so helpful to be able to check in with her and be told what we should be focusing on and what we needed to do next. Merida herself is also just a wonderful, fun person who is easy to talk to. She was always just a text away, responding promptly, and handled her work/life balance flawlessly.

If you aren’t looking for a full service planner, she also offers a day-of coordination package which I would recommend to every couple, everywhere. Having someone who is familiar with so many venues, the way they operate, and what you need to do, and when, is the most helpful thing ever. While we were getting ready, Merida was making sure the vendors were on schedule and had what they needed. She was also the contact person for our guests who had any questions so that all we had to do was enjoy our wedding day. Merida and her team made sure we had a plate of food made up for us from cocktail hour, made sure we were hydrated, and ensured that we had a few moments to ourselves directly after the ceremony to decompress in peace.
I often thought, ‘Wow, I’m really not stressed about this wedding!’ because Merida took care of everything so well. 10/10!!
Calvin
Calvin Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Merida is a gift

If you gave me a million characters in this text box I still wouldn't be able to express just how grateful I am to Merida and her team.

My husband and I have been together for over two decades and had already spent an enormous amount of time thinking about our wedding over the years, but after coming out as a trans man in 2019, I quickly realized that planning a gay wedding would involve additional challenges I hadn't considered. The thought of reaching out to vendors and getting misgendered as the "bride" over and over was an incredibly anxiety-inducing prospect. I knew we needed help from someone who understood our situation and would ensure we were both treated respectfully by an incredibly cis-heteronormative industry.

From the moment I engaged her, about a year before our wedding date, I knew that I'd made the right call. As a member of the community herself, Merida was my biggest advocate and fiercest champion. Her zero-tolerance policy of anyone who showed signs of homo/transphobia weeded out any problematic businesses and in just a few months she was able to book us an almost entirely queer team of vendors, all of whom did a spectacular job on the big day. I've never been so thankful to have someone like her in my corner.

Each and every call with Merida was an absolute delight. Not only is she an incredible wedding/event planner, but she is one of the most delightful people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. She is brilliant, thoughtful, and hilarious, putting you instantly at ease. No matter how nerdy or esoteric our ideas, Merida was here for it and helped us bring every little detail to life. Anytime I said the words "I know this is kind of crazy but could we possibly..." she would listen attentively, smile, and reply with "We can do that." Week after week things I thought would be impossible came together and fell perfectly into place.

On the day of the event (04/07/24), Merida and her team were like a SpecialOps team, complete with a full arsenal of emergency supplies the likes of which you've never seen. She kept us on schedule but never rushed us, leaving time for spontaneity; for every minor question or concern she had a plan, not one detail was overlooked.

The wedding itself was absolutely perfect. I cannot stress this enough. It was PERFECT. It was everything my husband and I had ever dreamed of since we were 15 years old. Thanks to Merida there was not a single thing we had to compromise on for the sake of someone else, there was not a single bad vibe, it was truly the most beautiful, entertaining, and triumphant celebration of queer love any of us had ever experienced. I was genuinely concerned my face would break from smiling with euphoria all day. It's been over a month now and I'm getting emotional all over again just writing this review.

I never thought I would be able to be my whole entire self on my wedding day.
Thank you, Merida for turning my gay little anime prince dreams into reality.

If you're queer, a huge nerd, or just someone who marches to the beat of their own drum, please hire Merida. She will make all of your dreams come true.

Check out our mini-video here!
https://vimeo.com/931825218/f5280e5cea
Nora
Nora Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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I don’t think words can really describe how amazing Merida and her team are. From the initial phone call looking for planners, Merida’s personality and get it done mentality had us sold! She took the vision we had and not only executed it, but let us enjoy our day - worry-free. Merida is a true professional and well respected in this industry. All our vendors shared that our wedding was so relaxed from getting ready to every event on our timeline. Thank you for such an amazing day. We are grateful to have your guidance and advice professionally and as a friend on our big day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 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

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The Art Factory The Art Factory Historic Weddings

Having Merida at your event is like having your fairy godmother every step of the way granting all the wishes. She can read your mind and makes things happen in a magical way!!!

StoryTellers StoryTellers Wedding Videographers

Love working with Merida! She's attentive, polite and on the ball! One of the events we did together it was a hot day, so she made sure the vendors had bottles of water. It was very nice of her! I know it sounds like a little thing... but! the devil is in the details. Also she did a great job coordinating with everyone. Can't wait to work with her again. Book her before someone else does!!

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