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Operating out of Madison, Wisconsin, Forsythia Events offers planning, design, and coordination services for your wedding. Owner and lead planner Sophia Canon wants to ensure that your love story is represented through your festivities. Her goal is to create a authentically beautiful and whimsical event with eco-conscious decisions. Sophia's passion and attention to detail will result in a stunning celebration that you will never forget.

Services Offered

Forsythia Events promises to help you make precious memories through your wedding celebration. Sophia will work with you to elevate your vision into a flawless reality through one of her planning packages. You can choose a full-service planning option, where Sophia will work to assemble a team of vendors, create timelines, and craft a beautifully personalized design plan. If you'd like to be more involved in the process, you can opt for her partial planning package, which will guide you through with an expert hand. An event coordination service is also available to ensure a seamless flow to your wedding day. Reach out to Forsythia Events to arrange a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,750

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious
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Amber L. Sent on 06/14/2023
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Forsythia Events is amazing!

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we decided to do what essentially amounted to a wedding to reflect the people that we are today. Several months ago, we had the intention of slowly working on planning it, but other than reserving the facility, we hadn't done anything until about 6-7 weeks before the event! We were connected with Forsythia Events through a mutual connection, and she guided us through the planning process on the extremely condensed schedule. The day was amazing, and her sense of calm and attention to detail prior to, on the day of, and after the ceremony was impeccable! Would 100 out of 10 recommend her to others!
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Kaitlin M. Sent on 07/22/2023
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Wonderful to work with, went above and beyond!!

Hiring Sophia as our coordinator was the best decision we made for our wedding. Our only regret is not hiring her sooner in our wedding planning process! Sophia is a calm and kind human and was incredibly pleasant to work with. We planned our wedding in the middle of a lot of life transition and she was very patient and gracious with us. Sophia was easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and generous with her availability to meet with us. She helped us focus in on tasks of the greatest priority and often brought "to-do" items to our attention before they were even on our radar. Sophia did a great job balancing an eye toward the big picture and an eye toward the little details. For example, she helped curate the vibe we were going for, making sure our outdoor and indoor spaces felt coherent with one another, while also bringing in special finishing touches including velvet ribbons in our wedding colors and a "saved seat" sign in memory of my grandma. On wedding day, we did not need to think about ANY coordination - we had full trust in Sophia to manage the logistics of the day. She was attentive to the needs of my husband and I while managing the coming and going of vendors, responding to questions and comments from the wedding party and guests, and helping facilitate the transition from one event to the next. I cannot recommend Sophia enough!! Thank you for everything, Sophia :)
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Katie H. Sent on 02/19/2023
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Great experience!

Sophia's positive energy, creativity, and ability to listen deeply make her the best person to have in your corner for any important event. She has an innate sense of which decisions need to be made by you personally and which details can be taken off your plate. This perfect balance allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding because we knew everything was running smoothly under Sophia's care. We were so thankful to have her be a part of our big day!
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Sophia Canon
Sophia Canon
Lead of Planning & Design

When you work with me I want you to feel weight lifted off of your shoulders. I want you to feel seen, inspired & even more creative than usual. I'll bring the bright colors, passion, and goofiness, & will always meet you at whatever energy level you need.

I'm a lifelong crafter (knitting, origami, hand-dying cloth, you name it!)
✧ You'll find me somehow always torn between going on a hike or lounging in the sun in my garden
✧ I planned my first event at age 8. It involved cheesecake, face paint, and so many glitter gel pens.

Some of my favorite parts of past events have been:

✧ handmade guest welcome baskets, personalized thank you notes, a post celebration "VIP" lake party, for out of town guests, & a night time barista station with signature pastries & latte art

If you feel we are a good fit, reach out and let's get started!

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