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Fairy Godmother Events

Full Planning
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
Leatrice
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Aaron
Laura
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Fairy Godmother Events is an award-winning woman-owned wedding planning company that caters to special occasions in Rockville, Maryland, but also throughout the DMV area. Kadzo, the company's founder, and her team have years of experience going above and beyond to help couples plan the wedding they have always dreamed of. They understand the importance of the planning process, so they provide whatever amount of support is needed to ensure that the celebrations go off without a hitch.

Services Offered

The team of godmothers offers different customizable wedding packages to pick from, depending on how much guidance is needed. They start with a consultation to better understand individual needs and to help create the perfect package that matches couples' visions. Choose from day-of or month-of coordination, partial planning, or full-service planning, where every detail is taken care of. Fairy Godmother Events' comprehensive Platinum Wand Package includes:

  • Vendor/venue selection and management
  • Budgeting
  • Decor concept and execution
  • Floor plan and layout
  • Timeline creation
  • Guest-list management
  • Rehearsal coordination
  • Day-of coordination
  • And much more

Features

Black-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

$1,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

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
Non-Religious
Religious

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Fairy Godmother Events is praised for responsive, calm, and highly organized planning and day-of coordination. The team manages timelines, vendor communication, rehearsals, and last-minute issues like rain or missing decor seamlessly so couples can relax. Reviewers highly recommend them for professionalism, inclusivity, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Fairy Godmother Events is praised for responsive, calm, and highly organized planning and day-of coordination. The team manages timelines, vendor communication, rehearsals, and last-minute issues like rain or missing decor seamlessly so couples can relax. Reviewers highly recommend them for professionalism, inclusivity, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Christine Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Feel at ease on your wedding day and choose Kadzo!

Kadzo + team are absolutely PHENOMENAL!! I was getting very anxious about all the coordination day of, and decided to look into a wedding planner for day of- and OMG am I so glad I found Kadzo. Her and the team made us feel completely at ease leading up to the wedding and day of. It was the smoothest experience, and everything was taken care of. They were always available to answer any questions. If you need a planner in the area- choose Kadzo!
Leatrice
Leatrice Sent on 04/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I wouldn't pick anyone else but FGM Events

I could probably speak for eons about how much I love Kadzo and her team for how they showed up for my husband and I. We only had 2 weeks until our wedding when our previous coordinator had to drop our contract due to a sudden loss in the family. Of course we totally understood that, but it put us in a bind. My husband and I planned pretty much everything ourselves, but we didn’t want to be pulled in a million different directions on the day of the wedding so we knew that a coordinator was an absolute must. So I scrambled on The Knot to find someone who could help us coordinate the day of the wedding. I found Fairy Godmother Events there and messaged them. Kadzo replied so fast and we had a call booked asap. I knew right away that she was the perfect choice for us because she was asking me detailed questions that the previous coordinator didn’t even ask me. I found myself speechless because she found inconsistencies in our planning that we never even considered. Mind you: this is, again, the week before my wedding so we seriously had to lock in and follow her recommendations if we wanted to have a smooth wedding. She whipped us into shape (respectfully of course) and gave us direct insight on what was needed for the day to go well. So we got to work and tied up as many loose ends as we could. In the end, the only things we forgot were the guest book and the basket for the flower girl. But when I tell you everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, else was perfect, it was truly our dream wedding and I know it wouldn’t have been anywhere close to that amazing without Kadzo and her team. Thank you sooo much from the bottom of my heart. I wish you and your business infinite success! Many Blessings, Leatrice Wilson & Yoshi Fuller
fearirondi
Fearirondi Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision for our Wedding Day!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kadzo and the Fairy Godmother Events team. We opted for partial planning services over a year before our wedding date, and from start to finish, planning with Kadzo was a breeze. Hiring Fairy Godmother Events and Kadzo was the very first decision we made on our wedding planning journey and was by far the BEST decision we could have made for our wedding day and our marriage. For context, we had a multicultural and interfaith indoor/outdoor wedding in September 2025 with about 145 guests.

During the planning stages, Kadzo was always patient and clear about our options, timelines, and the factors to consider with each vendor and decor decision. She kept us organized with a planning portal that included a shared checklist, reminders, a budgeting page, and other helpful tools. She helped us stay on budget (though my husband made that incredibly difficult!) and found creative ways to get the most out of what we were spending. We also wanted to prioritize small businesses where we could, and she always kept that in mind when making recommendations.

Thanks to her guidance, we ended up with the most phenomenal vendor team. I was especially impressed by her ability to find hair and makeup artists who met my needs as a natural-hair (4C) bride who rarely wears makeup.

When it came to day-of coordination, Kadzo was once again amazing. Just before our ceremony, it began to rain unexpectedly. She prioritized our wishes and gave us the space to decide whether to take the risk or switch to the rain plan. When the rain continued, everything transitioned smoothly to our indoor backup plan (despite having only 20 minutes before the ceremony was set to begin). Multiple guests even commented on how well-run the day was and how incredible Kadzo had been. I didn’t have to worry about a thing, and everything felt effortless.

Beyond her professionalism and planning expertise, Kadzo was simply a joy to have at the event. She beamed with happiness as we walked down the aisle and smiled at us from across the room. In those little moments, it truly felt like having another family member there.

I would recommend Kadzo and her team to anyone planning a wedding or hosting an event. She is absolutely phenomenal!
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Cabot Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!

Kadzo was so great to work with from start to finish as our day of coordinator. She was exceptionally helpful as we planned, asking questions that prompted us to make sure every detail was accounted for. We had a few planning calls beforehand, she shared a software where we built out the seating plans, timelines, etc, and she was present for the ceremony rehearsal the day before. On the day of our wedding, Kadzo and Niassa did an incredible job. I had my dream day, everything went so smoothly, and they both have a calm and grounding presence that made me feel so taken care of and at ease throughout the day. We are a queer, trans, and interracial couple with mixed families, and they were respectful of those dynamics from start to finish. Highly recommend Fairy Godmother Events!!!

Aaron
Aaron Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Our Fairy Godmother

Kadzo and her team were amazing at supporting me and my husband through our wedding planning process and day(s) of coordination for our 3-day Indian wedding. As my husband and I both work full-time we were nervous about how we were going to manage planning an Indian wedding on top of everything, but Kadzo was truly our fairy godmother. She was able to help us create our Indian wedding events seamlessly and we felt that she understood our every need, sometimes even before we knew what they were! Kadzo was with us every step of the way reminding us of what we were responsible for, what our timeline was, and connecting with us as a couple and as a family with our parents. We had monthly planning calls, a great platform (Aisle planner) where we could track everything, and amazing communication each step of the way. We never felt overwhelmed or out of the loop with Kadzo and her team. She is truly an amazing wedding planner that made us and our parents feel at ease during the planning process and during our wedding events. I cannot recommend her highly enough, if you are looking for someone who is experienced, transparent (no hidden agendas or forced partnerships with vendors for the money! She does not get kick-backs from any of the vendors she uses), meticulous, down-to-earth, realistic, budget-conscious, and just an amazing planner then you will have everything you need and more in Kadzo and her team.
Laura
Laura Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Indispensable - I was able to actually relax & enjoy my wedding!

Thanks to Fairy Godmother Events, I was actually able to relax & enjoy my wedding! Working full time, I was completely overwhelmed trying to plan my wedding – with Fairy Godmother Events, I had someone who was able to help me stay on track and find the vendors I needed for our smaller wedding. On the day of the wedding, it looked like the rain had finished & we were excited to be able to hold our ceremony outside – and then 30 minutes before the ceremony started, there was thunder & torrential rain. Kadzo was able to work with the vendors to quickly reset everything inside. It was so seamless our guests had no idea that this was never what we intended and I didn’t have to worry (or try to coordinate while already in my dress & trying to relax before the wedding).
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Fatimah Sent on 05/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kadzo did a great job handling everything on our wedding day!

I’m so glad we chose Kadzo, we went with her month-of coordination package which ended up being perfect for us. She helped us make sure all of our planning was on track a month out from our wedding and meeting regularly with her before our wedding helped us stay organized and make sure we didn’t miss anything. It was amazing having her and her assistant with us all day on our wedding day so we didn’t have to worry about a thing, Kadzo made sure everything was set up beautifully and taken care of for us! We would strongly recommend her!
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S Wheeler Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Day!

I cannot say enough great things about Niassa and Fairy Godmother Events! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Niassa handled everything with incredible care and attention to detail. She even went above and beyond by preparing food for my spouse and me to keep us energized for our wedding photography. She thought of things I hadn’t even considered, which made the entire experience feel completely stress-free. The decorations were stunning, and it felt like she brought our vision to life perfectly. Every single detail was handled flawlessly. I am so grateful for Niassa's professionalism, creativity, and hard work. If you're looking for someone to make your day perfect, look no further than Fairy Godmother Events!
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Ida Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Fairy Godmother Events!

Working with Kadzo was fantastic! We highly recommend!

We worked with Kadzo for over a year leading up to our wedding. One of the first things we noticed about Kadzo that proved true throughout the entire planning experience is how cool, calm, collected, and solutions-oriented she is. She was just so open-minded and adaptable and always made us feel at ease. I think some planners, intentional or not, imply that couples are making “right” or “wrong” decisions. Kadzo wasn’t like this - she was very direct and honest about trade-offs, benefits and costs, best practices, and problems to really avoid. But in general, she did not try to push us too much toward a strict vision which we really appreciated. We felt like she was our partner in crafting and executing our totally unique day. She provided high-quality vendor recommendations, and in cases where we decided we wanted a different vendor, she helped us think through our decisions and managed communications with the vendors. She was patient while we iterated and helped us tell the difference between factors that were really important and those that didn’t matter as much. We also appreciated the Aisle Planner planning software she provided, which had to-do checklist and a budget tool.

Throughout the process, Kadzo was reachable via email, text, Zoom, or call. We tried to be efficient, but if we ran a few minutes over, she was always very accommodating. When it came down to the month of we met more frequently. On the wedding day, we did not have to worry about managing anything! She kept us running on time and our family was raving about how well organized the wedding was. Kadzo’s associate was also excellent, friendly and capable. Again, I come back to the calm demeanor - It really does go a long way on the day of and keeping your vibe present and grounded as the bride and groom!

We had the most beautiful wedding day full of love, family, community, and celebration. We are so grateful for Kadzo and will treasure our special day forever!
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Aaron Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Kadzo was so responsive and helpful, and our two day-of coordinators (Cheronda and Melissa) were total rock stars! We had a blast, and all our guests raved about the whole experience, which wouldn't have been possible without Fairy Godmother Events! I can't recommend them enough.
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