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Vanessa Young
Vanessa Young
Owner & Planner

Black-owned, Woman-owned

14 years in business

5 team members

Little Black Book Events transforms wedding dreams into flawless reality through our signature concierge experience. Based in Washington, D.C., we specialize in creating unforgettable celebrations that reflect your unique love story, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand destination affair.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive wedding planning services designed to match your vision and budget:

  • Full-Service Planning - Complete wedding orchestration from engagement to "I do"
  • Partial-Service Planning - Strategic support for couples who want to handle some details themselves
  • Wedding Day Management - Seamless execution so you can enjoy every moment stress-free

Every planning journey begins with our signature two-hour consultation, followed by a customized master timeline and carefully curated vendor recommendations. Our experienced team works both locally in the D.C. area, the US, and internationally for destination celebrations.

What Sets Us Apart

Personalized Attention: We take pride in truly understanding your vision and translating it into every detail of your celebration. From intimate guest list management to handling unexpected challenges with grace, we're your dedicated advocates throughout the entire process.

Diverse Expertise: We've successfully planned celebrations of all kinds - civil ceremonies, cultural traditions, destination weddings, elopements, eco-friendly celebrations, military ceremonies, and both religious and non-religious services. No matter your style or story, we have the experience to bring it to life.

Proven Partnerships: Our established relationships with top vendors ensure you receive exceptional service and competitive pricing. We leverage these connections to create seamless experiences that exceed expectations.

Problem-Solving Excellence: When the unexpected happens (and it sometimes does), our team's quick thinking and resourcefulness ensure your day continues beautifully. Our couples consistently praise our ability to handle challenges behind the scenes while they focus on celebrating.

Let us handle the details so you can focus on what matters most - celebrating your love. Our track record of flawless celebrations and glowing testimonials reflect our commitment to making your wedding day everything you've dreamed of and more.



Pricing

$3,500 starting price
$6,500 average price
Most popular
Wedding Day Management
$3,500 / starting price
8-10 Weeks of planning support
On-site Day-Of Coordination
8-10 Weeks of Planning Support
Vendor Management
2-Hour Consultation (to be booked at anytime)
Timeline Creation
DIY Planning ToolKit
On-Site Day-Of Coordination (2 Team Members)
Partial Service Planning
$6,500 / starting price
2-Hour Consultation (to be booked at anytime)
Timeline Creation
8 Project/Planning Hours
Wedding Styling & Design
8-10 Weeks of Planning Support
Vendor Management
On-Site Day-Of Coordination (2 Team Members)
Full-Service Planning
$12,000 / starting price
Timeline Creation
Budget Creation & Management
Unlimited Planning Sessions & Support
Comprehensive Planning Portal Access
Planning Timeline Management
Wedding Styling & Design
Venue & Vendor Search Management
On-Site Day-Of Coordination (2 Team Members)

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FAQ

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

$3,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of Little Black Book Events

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Vanessa and her team from Little Black Book receive glowing reviews for their exceptional planning and coordination services for weddings. Clients praise Vanessa's professionalism, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. From managing vendors and decorations to handling last-minute situations with grace, Vanessa is described as a calming and supportive presence throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers commend her team's attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to ensure a stress-free and enchanting wedding experience, making Vanessa highly recommended for anyone seeking wedding planning or coordinating services.

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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.

Vanessa and her team from Little Black Book receive glowing reviews for their exceptional planning and coordination services for weddings. Clients praise Vanessa's professionalism, organization, and ability to bring their wedding visions to life seamlessly. From managing vendors and decorations to handling last-minute situations with grace, Vanessa is described as a calming and supportive presence throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers commend her team's attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to ensure a stress-free and enchanting wedding experience, making Vanessa highly recommended for anyone seeking wedding planning or coordinating services.

Valentina
Valentina Sent on 12/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner! Worth every cent and more

Vanessa and her team at LBB were exceptional and helped us bring our dream wedding to life flawlessly, with minimal stress and lots of joy. We hired Vanessa for full planning services and she was helpful in every part of the planning process, from providing options and input for every wedding vendor at the start of the process, to guiding us on what needed to be done when, to handling tasks like printing and purchasing wedding favors, to making our wedding day run smoothly. She was honest about timeline and budget questions we had while also providing options that aligned with our priorities for the day and kept us on track. Her value was immeasurable in the week of our wedding and the wedding day itself — Vanessa volunteered to handle anything that needed to be done as we were finalizing details and dealing with family, which was big in keeping our stress down. (That included things like getting my wedding dress steamed at a tailor last minute, printing and bringing all our printed materials like programs and menus, and taking all our things back from our wedding venue to our hotel after our wedding so we could go directly to our after party.) She was always flexible and made us feel reassured that everything was handled and running smoothly, because it was. We had a big wedding (250 people) and our guests, especially our families and wedding party, raved about how great and available she and her team were and how smoothly things ran. (Special shoutout to when we had a wedding crasher that my mom was worried about, Vanessa handled it with venue security calmly and confidently.) Vanessa is attentive, thoughtful, nice, and fun to work with, and all the vendors she recommended to us were equally high-quality and great to work with. Her wedding planning services were worth every cent and more. We recommend her without hesitation for any wedding or event.

(Picture is of Vanessa helping to floof my dress before our first look)
Leo
Leo Sent on 05/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Amazing!

We didn’t think we needed a wedding coordinator at first — how wrong we were! Vanessa was incredible from start to finish and made our wedding day go SO smoothly. Beforehand we were able to have the peace of mind knowing everything was taken care of! During the wedding day, we felt like we were being guided throughout the day without needing to stress at all! Thank you!!
Skye
Skye Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

If you are looking for a planner or coordinator for your upcoming wedding, look no further than Alycia and Vanessa from Little Black Book. Not only were they patient, responsive, and helpful up to the day of, but they managed the wedding day flawlessly - leaving us to just enjoy the celebration and the friends and family who came from near and far. They were prepared for everything and never missed a beat, keeping everyone smiling along the way. We would hire them again in a heartbeat and can’t recommend them enough. Thank you Alycia and Vanessa for everything!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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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Team

Vanessa Young
Vanessa Young
Owner & Planner
Jacqueline Johnson
Jacqueline Johnson
Planner
Hannah Ryan
Hannah Ryan
Planner
Alycia Reed
Alycia Reed
Planner
Shaleena Butler
Shaleena Butler
Planner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Nadine De Leon Designs Nadine De Leon Designs Wedding Florists

Vanessa was such a pleasure to work with. She was calm and professional. Our wedding had a couple of obstacles where the ceremony was outside and it was rainy day and we had to come up with another plan for the ceremony. Vanessa worked with the client and the venue to provide us the perfect solution for an indoor ceremony. Would love to work with Vanessa again!

Justy Photography Justy Photography Wedding Photographers

Working with Vanessa was absolutely delightful. Vanessa is extremely professional and so easy to work with. I would strongly recommend Little Black Book Event Services to all of my clients who are looking for an organized and accommodating event planner.

The Enchanted Florist The Enchanted Florist Wedding Florists

Vanessa and her team are a great pleasure to work alongside! Any occasion will be in good hands with Little Black Book event services.

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