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Illumination Events Studio

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Illumination Events Studio is a Day Of Wedding Coordination and Party Planning service based out of Richmond, Virginia. Serving both couples and hosts all over the state, IES believes that "Virginia is for party lovers," in particular!

We can't wait to help you tell your story through both the beautiful, creative details that will color your gathering, and the overall flow of your event. We consider ourselves merrymakers, timeline architects, curators of innovative party ideas, and lovers of special occasions. Let's celebrate! It all starts with you and your imagination!

Photo Credits: 88 Love Stories, April Renee Photography, Seth Roberts Photography, Strouss Photography, Paul Harrison Photography, Illumination Events Studio, Garrett Ross Photography, Erik Leise Photography, Jessica Maida Photography, and Abigail Volkmann Photography. {A BIG THANK YOU!}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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?

Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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    Gigi G. Married on 05/06/2023
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    Amazing team to work with!

    Chelsea and her team are amazing! I was stressing getting everything organized and coordinated until I met with Chelsea. I immediately felt at ease! I'm not lying when I say that my wedding day was 100% stress free. Chelsea, Holly and Myrna had everything covered. I highly recommend Chelsea and her team! I feel like I have made a friend for life!
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    Natalie H. Married on 04/29/2023
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    They are amazing!

    The illuminations team is amazing. They were my day of wedding coordinators and did an amazing job. I worked mainly with Chelsea and Jasmine and they were incredible. They kept everything organized, on track, and honestly, once I started working with them my stress went away because I knew they were professionals. They kept me on track, gave me ideas, and helped decorate my wedding. I am not a details person and they were. Words really can't express how beautiful my wedding turned out because of these people. I would highly suggest to anyone to use this team and if you are still on the fence about a day of coordinator they are worth every penny. Honestly, if I could go back I would change most of my other vendors and have them plan my wedding fully.
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    Jenna B. Married on 03/18/2023
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    The best day of coordinator — literally, book her and stop looking

    Chelsea and her team were amazing. I cannot imagine what our wedding day would have been like without their professionalism, organization, and all around awesomeness. I looked at a bunch of coordinators before booking Chelsea and I’m so so happy with my choice. We high recommend her and her team!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Strouse Photography Strouse Photography Wedding Photographers

We worked with Chelsea a few years ago and she was a ray of sunshine! The whole wedding went smooth, she took care of her clients AND vendors. We really enjoyed working with her!

Cultivate Event Co. Cultivate Event Co. Wedding Florists

Chelsea and her team at Illumination are amazing to work with! I recently worked on a surprise wedding with Chelsea; her vision was amazing, her team was so helpful, and the wedding went off without a hitch. She provided a vision and all of the details I needed to pull off some of my favorite wedding flowers to date. I can't wait to work together again!

James Monroe's Highland James Monroe's Highland Banquet Halls

It is a joy to have Chelsea and her team coordinate weddings at James Monroe’s Highland! She is extremely easy to communicate with in the months and days leading up to the event and she answers our questions quickly. Weddings always run smoothly as she keeps everyone on schedule while maintaining attention to the details and she the bride have worked out. Chelsea has a tremendous vivacity that keeps all the vendors energized and happy to make the day run smoothly. We look forward to having her work at Highland again in the near future and we recommend her as a planner and day-of coordinator!

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Richmond, VA, 23223
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