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Events by Sophie

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Day-of Coordination
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

About Events by Sophie

Events by Sophie is a premier wedding planning team based in Waldorf, MD, serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Founded by Sophie Barry in 2013, the company was created with the mission of helping couples enjoy a stress-free and memorable wedding day. With over 18 years of event management expertise, Sophie and her dedicated team specialize in seamless wedding planning, coordination, and decor, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully executed.

Our Services

Whether you're looking for assistance with just the essentials or need comprehensive support throughout your entire wedding journey, Events by Sophie offers tailored packages to meet your needs. Our most popular packages include:

  • Day-of Coordination: Perfect for couples who have already organized the majority of their wedding plans but need professional guidance to ensure everything runs smoothly on the big day.
  • Partial Wedding Planning: Ideal for couples who need assistance managing specific aspects of their wedding, such as vendor coordination or design details, while still taking an active role in the planning process.
  • Full-Service Wedding Planning: Designed for couples with busy schedules who desire expert help with every step of their wedding journey—from concept to execution—ensuring a flawless and unforgettable celebration.

Why Couples Love Working with Events by Sophie

At Events by Sophie, our passion is bringing each couple's unique vision to life. Sophie and her team are known for their creativity, attention to detail, and flexibility, which gives our clients peace of mind knowing their wedding day is in capable hands. Clients rave about Sophie’s friendly and enthusiastic approach, which brings warmth and energy to every event. Don't just take our word for it—check out our glowing reviews to see how our personalized service helps couples enjoy a flawless wedding experience.

Features

Black-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

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

$5,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$8,250

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$11,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$500

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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Reviews of Events by Sophie

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Events by Sophie (EBS) has proven to be an exceptional event planner for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, weddings, and baby showers. Clients praised Sophie and her team for their attention to detail, organization, and professionalism. The team's ability to incorporate unique themes, deliver stunning decorations, and execute flawless events has left guests in awe. Sophie's experience, responsiveness, and dedication to making clients' dreams come true has garnered high recommendations and appreciation from clients, making her an excellent choice for event planning needs.

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Events by Sophie (EBS) has proven to be an exceptional event planner for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, weddings, and baby showers. Clients praised Sophie and her team for their attention to detail, organization, and professionalism. The team's ability to incorporate unique themes, deliver stunning decorations, and execute flawless events has left guests in awe. Sophie's experience, responsiveness, and dedication to making clients' dreams come true has garnered high recommendations and appreciation from clients, making her an excellent choice for event planning needs.

Brittany
Brittany Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Shower

June 29, 2024
Events by Sophie did a phenomenal job decorating my bridal shower! It looked like a dream!
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Brooke Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Breath of Fresh Air!

I’m just in awe with Sophie did for my best friend’s wedding! From the venue to the tiny intricate details that made my best friend wedding that much special Sophie was phenomenal every step of the way! Shout out to you Sophie! Thank you for making my best friend’s wedding dreams come true!
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Kamal Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Killer 40th Birthday Celebration

I hired Events by Sophie (EBS) to throw my 40th Birthday Celebration. I told them I would love it if they could incorporate themes from one of my favorite films (a murder mystery classic!) and boy did they deliver.

Not only were my guests wearing the colors represented in the iconic film but we were all treated to bloody good decorations, killer drinks, insanely delicious food, and chillingly beautiful music. To top it all off EBS even got security to be involved in a surprise MURDER (with suspects) where I got to of course guess the killer. Plus a cool Photo Booth laden with more themed content.

I couldn’t have asked for a better celebration to usher in my 40s.
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Andrew Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

Sophie and her team are absolutely amazing. We had a long engagement and started working wither Sophie ~1 year out from our wedding date, and she was on top of everything the whole way through. She’s highly experienced, has a wonderful attitude, and truly was the glue that kept the whole show together the day of. We can’t recommend Sophie and her team enough — we’ve already sent friends & family her way.
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Steve Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Vendor

I attended a wedding that Events by Sophie planned on 10/26/2023. She and her staff were super organized and the wedding went very smoothly! I would recommend this vendor to family and friends.
Fabi
Fabi Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Expectations!

Working with Sophie was like working with a magician; she made magic happen! Her and team were so kind and very easy to work with. She did my cousin’s bridal shower and the bride-to-be was moved to tears of joy when she saw the final result! I’m hoping she can do mine in the near future! Lol Sophie was punctual, a great communicator, and very professional. 100/10 highly recommend!
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Myeshia Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Attended someone’s wedding

I attended a wedding back in November that this vendor did. Everything was done absolutely perfect, her organization & precise attention to details was out of this world!
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Patsy Sent on 12/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

My partner and I worked with Events By Sophie to celebrate the impending arrival of our baby boy. We felt heard and seen working with Sophie and her team, which helped to relieve a lot of stress. The process was rewarding because Sophie was responsive to our request and literally handled everything. We told Sophie what we wanted and showed up the day of to a beautiful shower.
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Laura Sent on 08/02/2023
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!
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Kristin Sent on 06/29/2023
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.
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