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The city of Charlottesville is home to Events with Panache, a Virginia wedding planner whose mission is to create stellar wedding experiences for nearly-weds both near and far. In 2008, Jennifer Hamlin founded the company just after her move to Charlottesville, following years of expertise in national and international event planning. Through Events with Panache, Jennifer combines her extensive knowledge of event coordination with her excitement for the sound of wedding bells to give you and your partner a seamless experience.

Services Offered

Jennifer puts the 'panache' in Events with Panache and peace of mind into your planning process through her four wedding coordination packages. With the "Full Service" package, the company takes the reins from beginning to end, promising you hands-on support in searching for the perfect venues, vendors, wedding themes, and decor to match, all within the budget that best suits you. The company's "Wedding Day Coordination" package helps you maintain a sense of control over the planning process but works behind the scenes as a coordinator between you, the venue, and vendors. But if you find you only need a hand with the final details of your big day, the company's "Day Of" package is the perfect option. The team steps in six weeks before the occasion as a helpful resource in perfecting the very last wedding touches. Finally, the "DIY Bride" offers you complete autonomy from start to finish. With just one phone call, Jennifer gives you the advice and tools you need to make your dream wedding a reality - of course, your way.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,609

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,911

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,502

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What is the hourly rate?

$121

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

Reviews of Events with Panache

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Genna Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Events with Panache!

Jennifer and the Events with Panache team exceeded my expectations. On the morning of my big day before the team arrived, I actually said "I wish Jennifer was here, she just makes me feel better," and if that doesn't say it all I don't know what does! She was great at coordinating with my vendors, bringing items to my attention that I hadn't thought of, pivoting and reworking plans if any issues came up, and she did it all with a warm and compassionate demeanor.
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Kimberly Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jennifer handled some emotionally difficult issues for us.

We were out of state so planning this wedding was difficult to maneuver. Jennifer’s expertise was apparent during our zoom call when she was able to inform us on many important issues we were not aware of. A week before the wedding we had a very difficult situation that we were unable to handle on our own emotionally and professionally, and we were afraid the wedding would not take place. We asked for her help and she took care of everything! That was something we could not put a price on. We are forever thankful. The rehearsal and reception turned out perfect. Thank you Jennifer.
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Mary Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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Jennifer was so kind and wonderful to work with. I used her 6 week out wedding coordinator package. We had one big conversation to do a rough draft of my timeline when I first booked with her. Then I was free to research and book all my vendors how I wanted. (She did provide some helpful recommendations). Since I live several hours away from where the wedding took place, she was able to be flexible with my schedule and do a venue walk through with us much sooner than 6 weeks out. And she was a godsend when I realized I had the sunset time wrong and we had to completely rework my timeline only 2 weeks away from the wedding. She made me feel so confident that my wedding would be a success and it absolutely was! She handled everything on the day of and I was free to have the time of my life!
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Loretta Sent on 06/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

My experience with Events with Panache was excellent!

I'm so glad I found Jennifer to help me plan and coordinate my wedding day. Jennifer is very experienced and professional, and any questions I could think to ask, she had the answer to! Jennifer also went above and beyond to make my DIY flower dreams come true. I would highly recommend Events with Pinache to any bride and groom looking for an experienced wedding planner or day-of coordinator.
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Juliet Sent on 11/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great value!

Jennifer was easy to work with and happy to help make our vision come to life. We are new parents and moved away from the area, but she helped us manage everything even with those complications without skipping a beat. Her team made everything look beautiful, she had good recommendations when we needed them, and she was communicative with our vendors. It was a great day!
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Beth Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding Saint of Charlottesville

Jennifer Hamlin and her Events with Panache team are THE BEST! True saints, and we wouldn't have gotten over the wedding finish line with them. Jennifer is so supportive, calming, organized, responsive, and enthusiastic. She knows all the vendors in town, knows exactly what's needed and when, and even provided some of her own materials that we hadn't even thought of (like a bucket of sand for sparklers). She brought great ideas, provided expert guidance, and made The Big Day go so smoothly and wonderfully, I couldn't have been more pleased. She's truly extraordinary. You will be in good hands with Events with Panache.
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Stefanie Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An All-Star Vendor and day of planner!

Jennifer from Events with Panache was an all-star during our wedding weekend. She called us and emailed as planned with excellent turnaround before the wedding and was an expert with regards to having everything ready to go at our Rehearsal and Ceremony at the UVA chapel. Without a doubt, I highly recommend her! Brides, You need her for the weekend of your event for peace of mind to know things will go smoothly!
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Eileen Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding coordinator!

Jennifer was amazing! She was so easy to work with and seemed to know all the different vendors in town which was great since we were new to the area of Charlottesville. She gave us great advice in regards to pricing and logistics and was easy to contact whenever we had questions. On the day of the wedding, she and her assistant Madison were awesome. We never had to think about anything as she had everything handled. She worked seamlessly with the church and the rehearsal venue and made sure everything and everyone was where they needed to be. We had a great day and we know that having Jennifer there was part of the reason why!
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Juli Sent on 08/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Couldn’t have done it without Jennifer at panache. Her experience and energy ensured a beautiful and unforgettable wedding day!!
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Juli Sent on 08/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jennifer is the best! She was an enormous help during the planning process and made our wedding day run so smoothly! I don't know what I would have done without Jennifer. Thank you, Jennifer!
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