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Kelley Cannon Events is an award-winning wedding planning and design firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, also serving clients in Washington D.C, and Maryland. Utilizing more than 14 years of event planning experience, the company prides itself on creating luxury and once-in-a-lifetime wedding events. By combining an expert portfolio of vendor referrals with their boundless imagination and keen eyes for detail, the team’s capabilities know no limits. Recognized nationally by several publications such as Martha Stewart Magazine, Washington Weddings, and many more, this company is renowned for its professionalism and devotion to excellence.

Services Offered

Kelley Cannon Event offers a variety of wedding planning packages, from full-service to partial and day-of coordination. Beginning with in-depth consultations, a designated planner will sit down with engaged couples and assist them with wedding design, timeline creation, and budget analysis. Additional services include planning for destination weddings and rehearsal dinners.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Kelley Cannon Events

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Kelley Cannon Events provides exceptional wedding coordination—professional, organized, and responsive—handling contracts, timelines, and vendor management so couples can enjoy their day. Planners calmly managed last-minute challenges and strict venue requirements. Reviewers highly recommend their services.

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Kelley Cannon Events provides exceptional wedding coordination—professional, organized, and responsive—handling contracts, timelines, and vendor management so couples can enjoy their day. Planners calmly managed last-minute challenges and strict venue requirements. Reviewers highly recommend their services.

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Nate Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kelsey was the best!

Kelsey helped us with partial planning services for our May 2026 wedding in Middleburg Virginia. My wife and I booked our venue and vendors but Kelsey was an all-star in the months leading up to the event, gathering all the contracts, insurance and making sure everyone was on the same page. Our venue had very specific deadlines and requirements that we would have totally missed if it wasn't for Kelsey. She worked with us to create a wedding timeline that ensured photos, speeches, dances all happened in flow that felt natural while adhering to strict time constraints. During the weekend Kelsey was fun and approachable with the wedding party, guests and vendors making sure everyone was where they needed to be while also keeping a light mood. We got compliments from vendors and family saying how easy it was to work with Kelsey. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding and it was due in large part to Kelsey's work and dedication.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kelsey at Kelley Cannon Events

Kelsey with KelleyCannonEvents is amazing! She made sure everything ran smoothly for our wedding prior to the day and throughout. She helped guide us on so many things but never pressured us to change our minds. She truly is a one of a kind planner and provides exceptional service. You will not be disappointed with trusting her to take care of all of the hard work to make sure your wedding is the best day of your life! My husband and I are so grateful for her coordination services!
Laura
Laura Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lois was Fantastic!

We had the very good luck to have Lois Gaul as our wedding coordinator for the final three months of our planning process. Lois is incredibly warm, hard-working, and available - she was always accessible in the time leading up to our wedding and was an absolute rock star on the day of making sure everyone was where they needed to be and - if anything did go wrong - we never heard about it. We had such a fantastic time and owe so much of that to Lois. We would very highly recommend you work with her for your own wedding. You won't be sorry.
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST!

Hiring Kelley Cannon Events to coordinate our wedding was the best decision we made. Kelsey is amazing!!! She is so professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and organized. She handled ALL the behind-the-scenes logistics in the months leading up to, and during, our wedding. The day was more perfect than we could have imagined. Hire Kelley Cannon Events, you will not regret it!!!
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking and hire Kelley Cannon. Now.

Kelley is an absolute professional who knows weddings top to bottom. I cannot count the ways that Kelley improved our wedding and, in several circumstances, saved it from complete disaster. Because of some unforeseen circumstances, my husband and I had to throw our wedding in just three (3!) weeks. Kelley immediately jumped in and started helping, and I simply could not have pulled it off without her. She is organized, experienced, and always on the ball. She had my back throughout the wedding day, from helping to bustle the dress to sending over food during the cocktail hour to ensure my husband and I ate. I would do it over just to work with her again! I promise, your search for a wedding coordinator is over with Kelley!
Steph
Steph Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn’t get married without them!

Our wedding day went off without a hitch thanks to Kelsey - there is no way we could have done it without her. We really valued her guidance and expertise, which helped us make the most of the day. And best of all, we were able to truly enjoy our wedding day because we knew everything was taken care of. 10/10 - would highly recommend!
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Laura Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding planner

We had the pleasure of working with Kelley for 2 years because we postponed our wedding, and honestly we felt so sad when our wedding was over, to not have her in our lives on the regular anymore. Kelley takes the very daunting task of wedding planning and makes it so seamless and easy. She covered EVERY detail and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. Our wedding was perfect and that was all due to Kelley's hard work and dedication to making sure we got everything we wanted.
Juli
Juli Sent on 05/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Key Ingredient to a Successful Wedding

Kelley Cannon Events were amazing to work with from my initial phone call to the final dance. And it was great to turn all the details over to them. The wedding day was spectacular and it was great to be able to enjoy it knowing they had everything under control. I loved how they worked together with all the vendors to make all the preparations seamless.
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Kallie Sent on 08/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kelley made it all happen...even during a pandemic!

Kelley and her team were amazing to work with from start to finish. The level of time and attention she put into making sure our day was exactly what we wanted was extraordinary--she went above and beyond in every way. We hired Kelley for the "wedding coordination" package for an April wedding; Kelley and her associate Jess began working with us in January and met with us in February to go through our wedding weekend itinerary, which was extremely thorough and took all the guess work out of the day (i.e. what time did hair and makeup need to start, when did family need to show up for photos, how much time did we need for speeches, etc).

When our wedding was disrupted because of the pandemic, Kelley helped us coordinate with our venue and other vendors to put things on hold, and she stayed in touch with us after our original wedding date came and went. We made the decision to go ahead with our wedding plans in a scaled down, socially-distant way, and wanted to move quickly. Kelley helped us pull off our second wedding date in about a month--we could not have done it without her. All weddings have the potential to hit snags, but this was especially true as we navigated the city's new regulations, nervous guests, and our own short timeline to pull this off. Kelley anticipated a lot of these issues, helped us think through options, and ultimately simplified the process for us. When she realized she and her associates had a conflict with the weekend we had chosen, she sub-contracted through another wedding planner - a competitor, no less - who stepped in seamlessly. Kelley remained in constant contact with us in the lead up to the wedding, handling all of the finals details and logistics that came up (i.e. we needed a cake stand, ceremony outline, arrival/departure schedules for the vendors, our hotel room at our venue), and making sure the other wedding planner had everything she needed for our day. On our wedding day, her work allowed us to focus on the important thing: getting married. We had an amazing day; not once did we have to think about the logistics of the day or getting people organized because Kelley and her team handled everything. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, thorough, warm, and thoughtful experience with someone who clearly knows what she is doing. Thank you, Kelley!!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 08/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Work!

Kelley Cannon pulled together a fabulous event for our Cathedral wedding and backyard reception in under 5 months. She orchestrated a highly personalized event despite the compressed timeline, a tight budget for the scale, and the added complexity of a home event -- a testament to her organization, diligence, and creativity. Many planners can provide timelines and negotiate vendors, but Kelley’s personality and personalization set her apart. She was a pleasure to work with, friendly and refreshingly candid. Her perceptiveness and sensitive navigation of family dynamics, budget discussions, and stylistic differences were critical to the process and would be difficult to match. She went to great lengths to make sure the event reflected our personalities and style—even if it involved unusual requests or seeking additional vendors. As much as we had our own vision for the event, we relied on her expertise to make it a reality. Perhaps the truest test of a planner is how they respond when their plan encounters a challenge. Day-of Kelley and her team deftly handled a range of issues: an un-forecast thunderstorm materializing moments before the outdoor reception; electrical problems; an ill guest … any one of these could have disrupted the event but Kelley and her team’s quick-thinking, initiative, and hard work behind the scenes meant our experience and that of our guests was completely seamless. Her constellation of vendors was amazing. I was impressed by the talent they brought to bear and their dedication to making our event a success. I couldn’t recommend Kelley or her company more highly!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Alison Harper & Company Alison Harper & Company Wedding Hair & Makeup

The team over at Kelley Cannon Events should be at the top of your list! If you want to enjoy your wedding, trust these ladies. Each wedding we've worked together has been expertly executed and breathtaking. You can trust these ladies with everything from timelines to flowers, they know their stuff! Trust me, you won't be disappointed working with the team at Kelley Cannon Events!!

Sparks Entertainment Sparks Entertainment Wedding Decor & Lighting

Kelley Cannon Events is an amazing company to work with. They are very professional and every single event they produce is top notch. They are very creative in all that they do in decor as well as making a budget go very far. If there is any bride looking for a professional planning company, I would highly recommend using Kelley Cannon Events! They're awesome!

Lisa Blume Photography Lisa Blume Photography Wedding Photographers

Over the past four years I've not only had the pleasure of working with Kelley and her associates, but I now consider a close friend of mine. She's genuine, warm hearted, hard-working, and easy to get along with. I can't tell you how important it is to work with wedding vendors that put you at ease on your wedding day and Kelley will definitely do that.

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