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Working out of Saint Marys, Georgia, Planning Forever LLC is an event coordination company specializing in original wedding experiences. Owner, Chalonda McDonald is a dedicated professional with a passion for people and celebrating life’s big moments. She is a Master Certified Wedding Planner through The Bridal Society. Approaching each function with a fresh perspective, she strives to capture the essence of the to-be-weds, showcasing their style and personality through masterful execution. This expert is committed to providing results, delivering her clients’ dream wedding-day vision down to the finest detail.

Services Offered

Beginning with an initial consultation, Chalonda creates an opportunity for nearly-weds to express their vision and outline their desired outcome for their big day. Planning Forever LLC offers various packages to ensure a seamless and personalized experience. There are several packages available to the couple who prefers a hands-on approach.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,500

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

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Planning Forever LLC

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Chalonda from Planning Forever received glowing reviews as a wedding planner, praised for her professionalism, organization, and dedication to making wedding days stress-free and seamless. She was commended for her attention to detail, ability to keep events on track, and for going above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the wedding was executed perfectly. Reviewers highlighted her calming demeanor, expertise in handling unexpected situations like last-minute hurricanes, and her thoughtful touches that made weddings truly special and memorable. Her proactive communication, helpful suggestions, and dedication to her clients made her highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable wedding planner who can bring their vision to life.

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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.

Chalonda from Planning Forever received glowing reviews as a wedding planner, praised for her professionalism, organization, and dedication to making wedding days stress-free and seamless. She was commended for her attention to detail, ability to keep events on track, and for going above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the wedding was executed perfectly. Reviewers highlighted her calming demeanor, expertise in handling unexpected situations like last-minute hurricanes, and her thoughtful touches that made weddings truly special and memorable. Her proactive communication, helpful suggestions, and dedication to her clients made her highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable wedding planner who can bring their vision to life.

Hailey
Hailey Sent on 05/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Saved the Day!

Chalonda did an amazing job! Weddings can be so crazy and unpredictable (definitely mine) but she kept everything so organized and kept everyone on track! Our monthly meetings were great as well! She really helped me navigate through wedding stuff and gave lots of great ideas and suggestions. Definitely thankful to have her be apart my special day!
Aleaha
Aleaha Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Chalonda, was very kind and responsive. She exceeded my expectations and made everything flow so much easier then I could of imagined doing myself.

Chalonda, is the best of the best.
She was super kind, helpful and responsive. Everything she told me she was going to do she did it and more. There wasn't a detail that was missed on my wedding day; the entire process was so much smoother because her. Nothing, about my day would of gone as well as it did without her help :)
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Katlyn Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Chalonda made our wedding day and the process leading up to it so much easier for me. I never had an issue or problem that she couldn’t fix for me. She made the day go by so smooth, never made me feel stressed and kept such a calm demeanor about her I knew everything would go smoothly. So kind but gets the job done. Love her and her help!
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Taylor Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great experience!!

Chalonda was AMAZING. Leading up to the wedding she helped keep me organized and on task. Day of she helped make my vision come to life. The day ran smoothly and perfect thanks to her. She even took care of a vendor that messed up something for me so I didn’t even have to deal with that stress. Truly would recommend her for your big day, she’s someone I want to stay in touch with & be friends with after this! Haha so sad it’s all over!
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Rachel Sent on 04/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience with Chalonda! She was so helpful with the planning portion and also making sure everything flowed smoothly day of!
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Mary Sent on 11/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Day

Chalonda was wonderful and helped everything come together perfectly for our wedding! She made sure every detail was just like we wanted and we are so happy with how everything turned out!
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Kennedy Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect!!

Chalonda with Planning Forever made sure every detail was perfect for our special day. Very professional yet personable. Totally recommend!!
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Macie Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most valuable vendor at our wedding

Chalonda’s knowledge and expertise far surpassed our expectations! She is the reason our day ran smoothly from rehearsal the night before to the sparkler exit. If I could change anything, I would have hired her earlier in the planning process. She received nothing but compliments from my family, bridal party, and other vendors for her professionalism and get-things-done attitude. Highly recommend Planning Forever for any event!
Kaylin
Kaylin Sent on 04/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her immediately!

I have to say that this was hands down the best decision I made when planning my wedding. I considered handling it all on my own as it was a smaller 40 person wedding at my home - however, Chalonda was worth 10x what I paid considering how much she helped out and took over things I realized I could not manage on my own. She is calm, relaxed, positive, and upbeat. We really enjoyed working with her and we know the day wouldn’t have gone as great without her. Please do not hesitate in booking with Planning Forever for your next event or wedding. You will not regret it! ❤️❤️❤️
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Emily Sent on 01/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fantastic!

Having Chalonda by our side during our planning and on the big day made everything come together so nicely! She has been very responsive and helpful since day 1 (we worked with her for over a year). She has checklists, recommendations, tips and tricks, and will find out the answer to any question or concerns that come up. She sent monthly emails to make sure everything was smooth, reminders to keep us on track, and didn’t hesitate to help anytime we reached out. She was there on our walkthrough the week before, and on wedding day her and her husband were essential parts of our team. They helped set everything up just the way we wanted, kept everything on time and organized, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Chalonda is so sweet, has great advice, and takes the stress away! If you’re thinking about booking a planner, I couldn’t imagine anyone better!
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