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Welcome,
Thanks for visiting me here at GLOW. So glad you found your way here!

Haven’t planned a wedding before? I’ve got you!! The one thing I hear over and over again is “I’ve never done this before, so I don’t know what I don’t know.” That’s where I come in. Whether you are looking for coordination, full support, or something in between, I'll guide you thru all of the little (and big!) details you didn’t know to think of.

GLOW Weddings and Events is an accomplished wedding planning boutique, serving modern couples in our nation's capital since 2009. With our calm, yet 100% on-top-of-it approach, my goal is to allow you to enjoy the experience. I love being able to share my expertise with my couples, however, your wedding will be assembled to match YOUR priorities, vision, vibe and personality.

Looking forward to learning more about your wedding,
~Kristi

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Glow Weddings and Events

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Reviewers say Glow Weddings & Events' planners were organized, responsive, and deeply experienced, handling vendor coordination, timelines, and day-of logistics so couples could relax. They caught details others missed and offered helpful extras like printing and rentals. The team's venue knowledge and calm execution produced seamless, stress-free weddings and strong recommendations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers say Glow Weddings & Events' planners were organized, responsive, and deeply experienced, handling vendor coordination, timelines, and day-of logistics so couples could relax. They caught details others missed and offered helpful extras like printing and rentals. The team's venue knowledge and calm execution produced seamless, stress-free weddings and strong recommendations.

Lizzy
Lizzy Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible coordination!

My wedding was an absolute breeze thanks to Kristi and Missy. They were so organized and responsive and made sure everything ran smoothly and perfectly. They did everything to coordinate our vendors, timeline, family, rehearsal, and probably a million other things I didn’t even see! They are the best and choosing them for our wedding was the perfect choice!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 07/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Decision We Made During Wedding Planning

From the very beginning, Kristi and Missy made us feel supported, organized, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire planning process. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but they brought a sense of calm, kept everything on track, and helped us make thoughtful decisions without ever making us feel pressured.
By the time our wedding day arrived, Chris and I were able to truly be present because we knew everything was in good hands. Every detail came together beautifully, even when Mother Nature had other plans.
Glow exceeded every expectation we had, but what stood out most was the people. Kristi and Missy were patient, responsive, flexible, kind, and truly invested in bringing our vision to life. Over the past year, they became trusted partners through every question, decision, and milestone.
Planning a wedding truly takes a village, and we’re so grateful Glow was part of ours. Thank you for helping create one of the happiest and most meaningful days of our lives. We will always recommend Glow Weddings & Events!
— Katherine & Chris
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Kendall Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Glow glows!

Kristi & Missy were absolutely fantastic to work with. We hired them for essentially full-service wedding planning, two months before we even got engaged, for our wedding a year later. Kristi was an MVP when it came to every single vendor - making suggestions, sitting in on phone calls, reviewing contracts, and coordinating day-of; Missy's ability to help with all things printing & design was unmatched. They made us feel like rockstars on our wedding day! I cannot recommend them enough!
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J B Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kristi & Missy are great

We hired Kristi and Missy early on in our wedding planning process, and it was a fantastic decision. We got married at Woodend and saw that they were highly experienced with the venue. Kristi helped us with a number of our initial vendor hires, pointing us to people who were reliable and helped our wedding go beautifully. In the weeks before the wedding, Kristi and Missy kept us on track, making sure that we were fully prepared for the wedding weekend. On the day of, they made sure that everything was handled and on-time, we didn't have to worry about a thing. We felt like we were truly able to enjoy our wedding because we had them as our coordinating team. We would recommend Kristi and Missy to anyone planning a wedding in the DC/MD/VA area.
Makenzie
Makenzie Sent on 05/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best coordinators we could have asked for

Kristi and Missy were such fantastic partners for the last stretch of planning our wedding, and day-of execution. They knew our venue inside and out, had great relationships with other vendors, and kept our day running smoothly. Their hard work made it so we could just be carefree guests. If you’re on the fence about a coordinator, hire them!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we went with Glow!

Hiring Glow Weddings and Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Having Kristi and Missy on board was such a relief — they made everything feel manageable and calm, even when there was a lot going on. They were incredibly easy to work with, always organized and responsive, and clearly knew what they were doing.

What stood out most was how thoughtful they were. They caught details we would have completely overlooked and handled things behind the scenes so smoothly that we were able to actually enjoy the day. The value for the cost was outstanding, and we truly felt like we got far more than we paid for.
We’re so grateful to Glow for making our wedding feel seamless and stress-free, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for planners/coordinators for their big day!
Mary
Mary Sent on 02/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planning Review

Kristi and Missy at Glow Events were incredible. We contacted them about 9 months in advance of our big day and they found all of our big vendors for reasonable prices. All the vendors they found were a 10/10. When it came down to coordination, Kristi and Missy did not miss a single detail. We could not have done it without them and I would recommend them to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend Glow to any couple looking for any kind of planning support!

We used Glow for a 70-person wedding in September and couldn't have been happier with how Missy and Kristi made it our perfect day. They are super flexible depending on what kind of support they offer, so you only spend money on the amount of planning help you need. We had some vendors locked in but needed help getting over the finish line on some decisions and vendors, and Kristi helped us achieve our final vision. They were always reachable to answer questions and talk through all the preparation we needed help with leading up to the wedding, and day-of they coordinated the day incredibly smoothly. They were always professional and fun to work with, and I would recommend them to any couple looking for a planner or design support for their wedding!
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Annabel Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Experienced and proactive team

We really appreciated the wedding day coordination from Kristi, Missy and Kayla. They are proactive, well organized and you can tell they have a lot of experience in wedding planning and day of coordination.
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Jessica Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thanks glow!

I hired GLOW for day-of coordinating. They were great! Responsive, organized, and clearly very experienced with running this kind of event. They thought of things that I would’ve never planned for otherwise (clean up strategy, furniture turnover, etc.). Would recommend to my friends in a heartbeat.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

24 Endorsements
University of Maryland Memorial Chapel University of Maryland Memorial Chapel Church & Temple Weddings

Thank for your wonderful work with our clients at the Chapel. We are happy to endorse you! Cheerfully, Mel. Coles Event Sales and Office Assistant

Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion Mansion Weddings

I highly recommend Glow Weddings for your wedding. Glow has done several weddings at Woodend for many years, so they know the venue very well and will make the best use of the space, ensuring that your special day is everything you hope it will be. They are professional, creative, knowledgeable and such a joy to work with. I also appreciate that Glow understands all guidelines set for events, and instead of putting couples against venues for things that may not be allowed such as candles on the floor or grounds, they use their knowledge and creativity to find solutions to make your wish come true without compromising the safety of everyone and the venue.

To Tony Visual Events To Tony Visual Events Wedding Videographers

Great team to work with on a wedding day. They kept us well informed of each event and provided an amazing timeline for the day. Can't wait until the next time we have the privilege to work with such a talented team!

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