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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 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple clients for her exceptional professionalism, organization skills, and attention to detail as a wedding planner. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, ability to handle last-minute changes like a hurricane, and helpfulness in executing their vision flawlessly. Her assistance with vendor communication, decor setup, and guidance on various wedding details are highlighted as invaluable, making her highly recommended for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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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 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple clients for her exceptional professionalism, organization skills, and attention to detail as a wedding planner. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, ability to handle last-minute changes like a hurricane, and helpfulness in executing their vision flawlessly. Her assistance with vendor communication, decor setup, and guidance on various wedding details are highlighted as invaluable, making her highly recommended for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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!
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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!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Blitch / Radcliffe Wedding 10-26-24

From the initial meeting with Chalonda I felt secure and confident in her ability. Her thoroughness and attention to detail in every aspect allowed me to enjoy the ride! Chalonda is kind and a great listener but possesses the perfect amount of sternness when necessary like during a hectic rehearsal and a crazy busy wedding day. She and her assistant are a dream team who I would highly recommend! They also felt like family and were so attentive to our needs. Thank you so much Chalonda!
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

More Amazing Than Words!

I won't be able to say enough good things about Chalonda in the review, but I'm going to try. She was more than amazing and absolutely everything I needed during my wedding! She was super professional and very sweet. I felt like she really, truly cared about my vision for my wedding, from big picture ideas to the tiniest details. I always felt comfortable asking her any question or even just bouncing ideas off of her. I believe in her expertise and appreciated her honest feedback in every aspect! I don't think my wedding would have been as amazing as it was without her. I recently had my wedding after hurricane Helene, and Chalonda was fantastic at keeping me calm, while also ensuring that all of the vendors were still on board and that everything could run as smooth as possible. If she can handle a wedding during a last minute hurricane, I'm confident that she can handle anything! She also had no issue being my voice when I couldn't or didn't want to be confrontational. This was a major help for me! We also paid extra for her to set up the decor, and it was worth every penny. I'd pay for that again in a heartbeat! Knowing that she had everything handled, allowed me to focus on the more fun details of the wedding and really relax into my role as a bride. She even thought of things that I would have never dreamed of. I almost wish I would get married again and again so I could work with her further. If you have the opportunity to work with Chalonda, I would highly recommend you do so. My sister (MOH) even said she wants to work with Chalonda when she gets married. Her professionalism and kindness radiate so bright and I can't thank her enough for all she did for me. Love her!
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Cassidy Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible wedding planner

Chalonda truly exceeded all of our expectations with her expertise, professionalism and organization! I truly felt like the calmest bride on the day of our wedding because Chalonda was such an amazing wedding planner and took care of everything we had previously discussed. She was really helpful in guiding us through floral details, grand exit ideas, and formulating non traditional ways to include our dog into our big day! She was always thinking 3 steps ahead and helped our day be beautiful, organized, on schedule and so so fun! She’s truly the best there is! She is easy to talk to, very accommodating and trustworthy! Loved every aspect of my experience working with Chalonda!
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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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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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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!
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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!!
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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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