Skip to main content
Weddings

About

On WeddingWire since 2014

Events by Sophie, LLC is a wedding planning team located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The company was founded by Sophie Barry in 2013 with the goal of keeping couples carefree on their special day! With over sixteen years of events management experience, Sophie and her staff specialize in the planning, coordination, and decoration of weddings and other special events.

Services Offered

We are happy to assist you with the planning and coordination of any of the aspects of your special day: from the rehearsal, to the ceremony and reception. We offer a range of packages, depending on the level of assistance you require. Our three most popular packages are outlined below:

  • Day-Of Coordination for clients who want to organize most of the details for their wedding and need very little assistance.
  • Partial Wedding Planning who need assistance managing some of their pre-existing wedding plans.
  • Full Service Wedding Planning is best for clients who have extremely busy schedules and need assistance with every aspect of the nuptials.
  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

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

$3,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$300

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
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor
5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
46 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples

49 User photos

46 Reviews See all
K
Kristin V. Married on 06/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Choosing Sophie as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made.

Choosing Sophie as our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made. Her kind, detail-oriented, and highly organized approach ensured that every aspect of our special day was executed flawlessly. Sophie's ability to remain calm and find solutions when our caterer canceled truly saved the day. Her excellent communication skills, strong vendor network, and meticulous attention to detail made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. Sophie's expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients makes her an exceptional wedding planner.
L
Laura Married on 05/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stop searching, you’ve found the worlds best wedding planner

Aside from finding my soulmate, finding Sophie was a close second on the list of wedding essentials! From start to finish, she was on it - organized, professional, and responsive. While working with Sophie, it was evident that she loves what she does, and that she has over a decade of planning experience.
We selected the partial planning package about a year out from our date, meeting with Sophie several times virtually and in person for site walk throughs at the venue. Every step of the way, Sophie was in our corner - providing expert advice, tips, and wisdom to ease our minds. Even when a stressful situation arose (the venue double booked our rehearsal dinner with another wedding) she jumped into action - Super Sophie mode! She coordinated with our venue point of contact and food vender to find a last minute alternative location, AND decorated it, which turned out to be the best plan b there ever was.
Sophie went above and beyond, making us feel like her only client (which was not the case!) We loved her attention to detail, her honesty when setting expectations, and her reassuring and calm presence. We’ll continue to sing high praises about Sophie to anyone who will listen - she’s the best!
Haley
Haley M. Married on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thorough, kind, and 100 percent professional

Sophie was an incredible source of support and guidance in planning our October 2022 wedding. I loved her attention to detail and having the opportunity to talk through ideas with her - whether it was choosing wedding favors and where to put signage, or how to make sure all our guests felt welcome. Her day-of support and management of our vendors was absolutely invaluable. A close friend had to cancel on coming to the wedding day-of due to a COVID exposure and I was very sad about it, but talking to Sophie about it helped me reframe the event and feel 100 percent better. That kind of personal rapport is rare and very special. Sophie is a treasure!
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

46
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Total Exposure Band Total Exposure Band Wedding Bands

Very Professional and Highly Recommended.

Preferred Vendors

Samia's Studios
5.0 out of 5 rating , 55 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
The Stylist Abroad
5.0 out of 5 rating , 31 Reviews
· Wedding Hair & Makeup
Party Rental Ltd.
4.8 out of 5 rating , 37 Reviews
· Wedding Rentals
Ballenger Farm
5.0 out of 5 rating , 18 Reviews
· Barn & Farm Weddings
Write Liz Write Calligraphy
5.0 out of 5 rating , 3 Reviews
· Wedding Invitations
Angelika Johns Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 13 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers

Map

Other vendors in Washington DC for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours