We got engaged in April 2020 - during COVID when everything was so uncertain. We had very specific tastes and after being together for 10 years - we knew that we wanted a wedding that really reflected who we are individually and as a couple. Eddie worked with us to achieve our industrial bohemian vision and remain within our budget.

From landing us the PERFECT venue - Capital Turnaround; to a wonderful graphic designer, Max, who created a truly unique and cool invitation suite; to linking us with Spilled Milk, a catering company that merged our Cajun and Vietnamese cultures in a truly inventive way; to his quest to find us the perfect day-of coordinator in Trish — signing on with him is what made our wedding a fairytale. He helped to negotiate every contract. He made sure that our concerns were communicated and advocated on our behalf. His reputation in the industry was apparent in the respect that each of our vendors clearly had for him.

He always had our backs and was honest with us. We went through a number of potential day-of-coordinators - not because of availability, but because as soon as Eddie saw that they wouldn’t be a good fit, he would immediately look for someone else. This could have been panic-inducing, but I wasn’t scared. He was always transparent with us and I trusted him. I knew if he thought a change needed to be made, it was for good reason. And Trish, who ultimately became our coordinator was perfect. She understood me immediately, came in with suggestions of ideas I didn’t even know I wanted! Her idea to mix lounge seating from the venue in as the ceremony seating truly made our wedding spectacular. I felt like I was getting married in an intimate ceremony in a living room. Seeing all of the little children piled on a giant ottoman over my husband’s shoulder is one of my best memories of that day.

He helped us navigate through the overwhelming options; provided a planning tool that made everything from design, to tracking payments, to guest seating a breeze; helped to schedule all of our meetings with vendors (you would be surprised just how helpful this is - cutting down on preliminary email communications with vendors really reduces stress) and made sure that we were protected in every contract. This was particularly important when planning during the peak of COVID. We needed to be sure that if our wedding needed to be cancelled or postponed, that we wouldn’t lose out on money. He went over every proposal and contract to make sure that we were covered in case of disaster.

He made us feel like we were his most important, if not his only client. After working with him for nearly 3 years - he truly feels like family. He got to know us as a couple and that definitely showed on our wedding day.

If you’re looking for someone who will truly give you a personalized experience and help you to plan a wedding that truly represents who you are as a couple - work with Impact Collective. Thank you so much Eddie for everything.

We utilized IMPACT collective for our June DC wedding and cannot recommend our planner, Kadzo, enough!! From the very first meeting with her, she saw our vision and ran with it. She had connections with the BEST vendors- our food, florals, DJ and everything in between were just perfect. She was always one step ahead of me and made me feel at ease through the entire process. All our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and we have 0 regrets with any choices that were made. We were stress-free through the entire process and felt like we were truly the guests of honor at the reception. It was the most perfect wedding and seamless experience. We plan to recommend our team to anyone who asks!!

I truly can’t say enough about our incredible experience with IMPACT Collective. From the first meeting to the final send-off, everything was handled with precision, professionalism, and genuine care.

Our assigned planner, Hannah Walker, was simply outstanding. She was organized, proactive, and completely on top of every detail throughout the planning process and especially on the big day. Our assigned planner, Hannah Walker, was an absolute rock star. She flawlessly managed every detail of the planning, preparation, and execution. Her ability to track every action item, coordinate seamlessly with vendors, and keep the entire process moving forward with calm confidence was nothing short of impressive. Her presence allowed us, and all of our guests, to simply enjoy the celebration without worrying about a thing. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful, well-coordinated, and joyful the entire event was. That’s thanks in no small part to Hannah and the IMPACT Collective team.

Eddie Fam has built an exceptional company, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication they put into making our day unforgettable. If you're looking for a team that can truly turn vision into reality, this is it.