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Pamela D’Orsi prides herself on listening to the client to determine their vision and style. She executes a fabulous wedding or special event with exceptional details to make your event unique and leave guests talking. We are a full event planning company offering services from partial planning, day of coordinating to consulting. Pamela is a well seasoned wedding and event planner, based in Rhode Island and has extensive knowledge of the region, as well as established relationships with a network of reliable vendors. By using these resources, we will create a wedding that reflects your personal style and vision. Creativity, organization, energy, and attention to detail make Pamela stand out as one of Newport and Southern New England's most sought after wedding and event planners in the industry.

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  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$7,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,500

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of PDR Events by Pamela M. D'Orsi

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Reviewers praise the planner as professional, organized, and trustworthy, quickly understanding couples' visions and bringing them to life. They note excellent communication, vendor knowledge, problem-solving, and flawless day-of coordination that kept everything on schedule. Overall highly recommended and worth the investment.

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Reviewers praise the planner as professional, organized, and trustworthy, quickly understanding couples' visions and bringing them to life. They note excellent communication, vendor knowledge, problem-solving, and flawless day-of coordination that kept everything on schedule. Overall highly recommended and worth the investment.

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Brian Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Castle Hill Inn - October 2024

Pamela was the best wedding planner we ever could have imagined.

Such a blast. So professional. So organized. So trustworthy.

She made our vision come to life while also being so insightful and making great recommendations.

We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Letting us enjoy the day!

Pamela made sure all the details were taken care of and made sure everything and everyone was on time! Pamela handled it all with a high level of professionalism, juggling all the day of details and timeline with excellent customer service and had such a positive attitude. She made sure everything ran smoothly, and she provided great support from start to finish. I would highly recommend Pamela!
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Maria Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence, elegance, professionalism, and fun! The BEST.

Pamela and her team were amazing. Although we were having a small wedding party (35 ppl), I wanted a planner who also created big events in top venues in Newport - someone proven with attention to detail and an eye for elegance and taste. PDR Events brought all that PLUS good energy and humor. I told Pamela to handle the whole thing and she did. She listened to the vibe I wanted (coastal, understated elegance); I shared my thoughts about the caterer and food and beverages; we agreed on a theme, colors, and storyboard; and she and her team of designers executed perfectly. She handled problems with vendors (you can't avoid them). On the day of the event, she came early, made sure every detail was perfect, and stayed to the end. Every single guest gushed about how beautiful the house and set up were as well as the food and overall warm/welcoming feeling of the event. I couldn't be happier with PDR and recommend them wholeheartedly. Pamela will take care of you and then some. Worth every penny!
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Betsy Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly What We Needed

My wife and I just got married yesterday, and Pamela was so unbelievably helpful that we are writing this review as soon as we had a chance to sit down and breathe. Pamela is exceptional. As soon as we hired her, it was like Pamela instantly understood our vision and knew exactly what to do to make it come to life. She was never hard to get a hold of, she did not push things that were not a priority to us, she coached us on what we needed and how to request it from our vendors, and she went above and beyond the day of the wedding making sure that everything was perfect. We cannot recommend Pamela highly enough. Our wedding was perfect and exactly what we wanted it to be, and it’s entirely thanks to Pamela. We would have been lost without her and her charm, expertise, and industry connections. We almost want to go through the hell of wedding planning again just so we can hire her sooner in the process!!
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Kathryne Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Pamela is the best in the biz!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Pamela! It’s clear she knows her stuff and is very experienced! For my wedding in particular she was so helpful with helping us decide on vendors (she knows them all!) keeping us on track in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding and providing insight and advice ranging from big decisions to even the smallest little details. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and she was a huge part in making it so spectacular!! We couldn’t recommend working with her more!
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Graham Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Pamela was the best and easiest decision I made!

Hiring Pamela was one of the first wedding planning decisions I made and quite possibly the easiest and most important one! Living in NYC, working with a planner who not only knew the ins and outs of Newport but also every single vendor, aspect + consideration needed for a Newport wedding (down to the tiniest of details) was absolutely critical. Pamela went above and beyond in all aspects of the wedding planning process and working closely with her 1:1 I was able to develop a true friendship along the way. She has an incredible personality and will keep you smiling & laughing the entire time. With a busy schedule and a lot on my mind, Pamela helped keep me on track ensuring we were ahead of all deadlines and making suggestions for every single detail that I would never have thought of. With her support, advice and guidance, I was confident no stone was unturned (despite feeling like we were juggling 1000 items at all times). I can’t say enough good things about Pamela’s planning and organization style but her day of delivery was equally, if not more, impressive. Wedding day was absolutely A+ - The number of compliments I received directly from friends and family on Pamela specifically are countless. She was absolutely fantastic day of, wearing 100 different hats and keeping things moving efficiently and seamlessly the entire day. I genuinely could not have executed the wedding of my dreams without Pamela’s partnership these last 18 months. I will miss our daily exchanges and hope to work together again in the future!
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Jacqueline Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Planner! Oct 2023 wedding

Pamela is an AMAZING planner! She helped us create such a memorable day from start to finish. She is extremely experienced, detailed oriented and organized. Our wedding happened to be the same day as the the car show in Newport which is always a major event. Pamela made sure timeline was designed to accommodate any potential delays that the car show could cause. Our day ran so smoothly thanks to her!
Pamela knows the vendors in the area very well which was so helpful while planning. She assisted in conveying our dream wedding to the vendors and making sure we had the best options. The day of the wedding Pamela and her team made sure our day ran seamlessly. She helped organize 250 guests, a large bridal party, multiple vendor and changes due to weather.
We would absolutely recommend Pamela and her team to anyone planning a wedding.
Thank you for everything Pamela!! Our day would not have been the same without you!!
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding- Narragansett, RI

PDR Events truly made our wedding planning a 10/10 experience. Pamela assisted me with my bridal shower invitations, favors, colors, etc. and I cannot tell you how many compliments I received. Everyone was so impressed.
Pamela and her team made the wedding the most unforgettable day of our lives. From invitations to welcome bags, to decor and planning- Pamela and her team did an incredible job. Our day of coordinators, Casey and Laura, had the ENTIRE DAY under control and didn't seem to break a sweat! I can't express how much I appreciated their help- talking me through any moments of nerves or stress, making sure I had apps and water during cocktail hour and keeping our entire wedding party (15 people and a 2-year-old!) in line.
I would recommend Pamela and her team over and over - 10/10 service! Thank you so much!
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Taylor Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic from start to finish!

Working with Pamela was an absolute dream! She is so on top of everything, makes sure every detail is perfect and is so quick! She made wedding planning a breeze! Without Pamela our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as spectacular as it was and we can’t thank her enough!

Not to mention she’s so kind!!
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Shakira Sent on 07/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Planner

Pamela D'Orsi is an exceptional wedding planner! She takes care of every single detail to make your wedding planning process and day of a true joy. She really thinks of EVERYTHING and we were so unbelievably happy with how everything worked out. Thank you SO much Pamela and your wonderful team! We are so happy. HIGHLY recommend.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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