Wedding Planners in Washington DC

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IMPACT Collective - Weddings & Destinations

5.0 (383)
· Washington, DC

IMPACT Collective is a Washington DC wedding planning company based at The District Wharf, serving couples throughout...Read more DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and destinations worldwide. Since 2009, we’ve planned weddings, cultural celebrations, and destination events with care, structure, and intention....

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$1,995 starting price

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Dusk to Dawn Events

5.0 (27)
· Bristow, VA

Our Promise is SimpleOnly Happy Tears Allowed. We believe your wedding should be filled with joy, not jitters. From...Read more heartfelt “I do’s” to your final dance, our mission is to ensure you’re fully present for every moment — not worried about what’s next on the schedule. With expert guidance, thoughtful...

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$2,000 starting price

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Coddiwomple Events

5.0 (10)
· Lovettsville, VA

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion that marks the beginning of your lifetime together, and we are honored to play...Read more a role in making your big day beautiful and stress-free. We are here to help you finish this season well and start the next in the best way possible. Whether you want someone to...

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$2,300 starting price

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Wedding Creations by Cjsmommy

4.8 (39)
· Upper Marlboro, MD

Wedding Creations by Cjsmommy is a wedding planning company in Upper Marlboro, Maryland that specializes in providing a...Read more stress-free experience. They are committed to assisting you in creating your dream wedding day. Their team of planners have over 20 years of experience and will provide the “wow”...

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$2,000 starting price

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Faith & Co Events

5.0 (17)
· Arlington, VA

Faith & Co Events is a premier wedding planning company based in Arlington, Virginia. Faith Rivers is a dedicated and...Read more experienced planner who will work with you closely to bring all of your wedding dreams to life. Services Offered Faith has a strong background in project management and is renowned...

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$1,650 starting price

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Fairy Godmother Events

5.0 (48)
· Rockville, MD

Fairy Godmother Events is an award-winning woman-owned wedding planning company that caters to special occasions in...Read more Rockville, Maryland, but also throughout the DMV area. Kadzo, the company's founder, and her team have years of experience going above and beyond to help couples plan the wedding they...

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$1,950 starting price

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Little Black Book Events

5.0 (78)
· Washington, DC

Little Black Book Events transforms wedding dreams into flawless reality through our signature concierge experience....Read more 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...

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$3,500 starting price

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Carter Group Creative

5.0 (1)
· Leesburg, VA

Carter Group Creative is a premier wedding and event planning service based in Northern Virginia, servicing the...Read more Washington, D.C. area and beyond. Led by experienced planner Angela Carter, CMP, Carter Group Creative offers wedding and event planning services worldwide. Services Offered Angela has...

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$3,000 starting price

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Planners on Retainer

4.9 (68)
· Woodbridge, VA

We are a wedding planning firm with over 15 years of experience and over 600 planned events under our belt. We...Read more specialize in planning weddings all over the world. Planners on Retainers passion is about personalizing the experience. We want to truly get to know our clients so your event reflects who...

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$2,800 starting price

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IDG Events LLC

5.0 (4)
· Suburb Maryland Fac, MD

IDG Events was founded by Icah, whose lifelong passion for weddings and events began at an early age while helping her...Read more mother design wedding décor. Inspired by the joy and transformation that events bring to people and places, she built a career that blends creativity, hospitality, and production...

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$950 starting price

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My DC Wedding Planner

5.0 (24)
· Bethesda, MD

My DC Wedding Planner is a premier DC wedding planning and design team based in Bethesda, Maryland, serving clients...Read more throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia (the DMV), and worldwide for destination celebrations. From luxury weddings to corporate events and mitzvahs, we are your one-stop shop...

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$1,490 starting price

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Colorfully Yours Weddings & Events

5.0 (52)
· Alexandria, VA

Washington, DC | Virginia | Maryland At Colorfully Yours Weddings & Events, we believe your love story deserves to be...Read more celebrated in full color—boldly, joyfully, and with every detail thoughtfully in place. Led by Amanda, a passionate planner/coordinator with a heart for love stories and an eye for...

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$1,850 starting price
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Phoriah Events

4.9 (29)
· Laurel, MD

Phoriah Events is an award-winning wedding planner located in Baltimore that services weddings in the Virginia,...Read more Maryland, and Washington, DC areas. This team is known for providing attention to detail, creativity, and calm, professional event management on the day of a wedding. They believe that...

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$2,750 starting price

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Coordination by K

5.0 (28)
· Alexandria, VA

Coordination by K is a professional planning company based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in wedding receptions,...Read more ceremonies, and rehearsals. We find so much joy in orchestrating magical moments in each wedding that we are a part of. Services Offered Coordination by K has exceptional...

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$1,500 starting price

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Velada Events

5.0 (9)
· Washington, DC

With a decade-long background in high-level communications & events, Geraldine brings precision, creativity, and...Read more heartfelt storytelling to Velada Events, helping hosts & couples to craft unforgettable celebrations. Known for her detail-driven approach, precise logistics, and warm demeanor, she...

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$3,250 starting price

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Events by Faten

5.0 (45)
· Sterling, VA

Located in Sterling, Virginia, Events by Faten is an event management company that offers planning services for...Read more weddings. It was founded and continues to be operated by Faten who earned a degree in events management from George Mason University. Her goal is to not only alleviate stress but to...

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$1,800 starting price

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Events & Decor by TMSS

5.0 (19)
· McLean, VA

Based in McLean, Virginia, Events & Decor by TMSS provides design and rental services for weddings and other...Read more celebrations. This team has over 25 years of experience in the event planning industry and customizes each service to match every client's vision. With their connections to all sorts of...

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RAE Affairs

5.0 (72)
· Lanham, MD

RAE Affairs is an award-winning wedding planning company based in Lanham, Maryland. Standing for Relax and Enjoy, the...Read more team at RAE Affairs takes all the pressure off your shoulders, letting you fully enjoy and immerse yourself in the wedding planning process. With over 15 years of experience and 500...

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Taylored Society Events

5.0 (1)
· Bunker Hill, WV

Taylored Society Events, based in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, is a boutique wedding planning and coordination studio...Read more specializing in thoughtfully curated celebrations that feel elevated, intentional, and entirely personal. Known for a calm, refined approach and an obsessive attention to detail, we...

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$2,300 starting price

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Betcom Weddings & Events

5.0 (17)
· Silver Spring, MD

Betcom Weddings & Events is a premier wedding coordination company based out of Silver Spring, Maryland. This team...Read more provides thorough and comprehensive event planning services, tailored to the needs of your special day. Their goal is to help you craft a celebration that rings true to your passions...

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$2,895 starting price

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Abby’s Events

5.0 (5)
· Potomac, MD

Nestled in Potomac, Maryland, Abby's Events is the embodiment of wedding excellence with their professional planning and...Read more coordination services. From grand visions to intricate details, Abby's Events is a trusted partner committed to immersing couples and their loved ones a fully personalized day...

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EventBay

5.0 (18)
· Washington DC, DC

At EventBay, we specialize in turning your wedding vision into a seamless, stress-free reality. Based in Glen Burnie,...Read more MD, we offer expert day-of coordination, partial planning, and event support for couples who’ve done the planning but need a trusted professional to bring it all together. What sets...

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Events by Sophie

5.0 (54)
· Waldorf, MD

About Events by Sophie Events by Sophie is a premier wedding planning team based in Waldorf, MD, serving the Washington,...Read more DC Metropolitan area. Founded by Sophie Barry in 2013, the company was created with the mission of helping couples enjoy a stress-free and memorable wedding day. With over 18...

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Elle Events Inc.

5.0 (14)
· Washington, DC

Elle Events, a wedding planning business in Cheverly, Maryland, wants to help couples create a vibrant and exciting...Read more wedding celebration that guests will remember forever. The business began in 2019, the brainchild of Marielys Garcia Daniels, as a way to support and offer guidance to nearlyweds...

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How much does a wedding planner cost?

A wedding planner can be an absolute lifesaver for busy couples, ensuring that the planning process and actual event run smoothly. As a professional who’s been through the process before, they can also offer countless wedding planning recommendations and tips. It’s important to know wedding planning is not a one size fits all service - your wedding vision is unique and a wedding planner will customize their offering to fit your needs. Because of this and the wide range of services these professionals provide, pricing varies widely with most couples in the U.S. spending at least $1,500 on wedding planner services for their big day. Wedding planner costs also differ based on the planner’s level of expertise, among many other factors, as more experienced pros typically come with a higher price tag (and with that comes top-tier service!).

$ 595 or less Lower range
$ 1,600 Average cost
$ 1,200 - $ 2,500 Most couples spend between
$ 4,000 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

What services does a wedding planner's fee include?

The services a wedding planner’s cost includes vary depending on the type of professional you’re hiring — whether it’s a full-service, month-of, or day-of planner, or a planner who specializes in destination weddings. Here are some of the most common services that your wedding planner may include in his or her package:

Correspondence: About 30 percent of a wedding planner’s time is spent communicating with you and your vendors via email and phone. Think of your planner as the “coach” of your vendor team who ensures that all of your wedding pros work together well—and frequent communication is a huge part of that.
Venue and vendor selection: Your planner likely has a lot of connections in the wedding industry and can help you pick the right venue and vendors that can help bring your wedding vision to life. Often, your planner will attend interviews and meetings with you and your vendors, too.
Organization: A big part of wedding planning is... paperwork? Yes, unfortunately it’s true. But wedding planners can make sure that all of your budgets, contracts, timelines, etc. are properly organized and easily accessible if needed.
Wedding prep: There are lots of seemingly small tasks that go into creating your perfect day both before and on the day-of from creating a wedding-day timeline, assembling invitations, setting up your favor display, assisting with your seating chart, and much more.
Day-of coordination: You might not see your wedding planner much on the day of your wedding—and that’s how it should be! Your planner will arrive long before your ceremony begins and stay well afterwards, making sure that everything runs on-time and smoothly from behind-the-scenes and any issues are handled quickly and quietly so that you and your new spouse can enjoy the day, stress-free!
Post-wedding tasks: There will likely be several important tasks to handle after the wedding, from ensuring clean-up and breakdown occur properly to returning rental items and making sure vendors receive their tips.

What wedding events does a planner's fee cover?

In most cases, a wedding planner will assist with the wedding itself—both ceremony and reception. However, if you are able to increase your wedding planning budget and costs, your planner can also help plan your rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch. If you’re having a destination wedding with lots of events over the course of the weekend, your planner may assist with those as well—but expect to pay more.

How much does a day-of wedding planner cost?

A day-of wedding planner isn’t heavily involved in the wedding planning process and is usually hired closer to the wedding, but has a big role to play on the wedding day, ensuring that the events run on time and everything is running smoothly. On average, the starting cost for a day-of wedding planner in the U.S. is $800 with starting rates for higher-end planners averaging $1,250 to $3,395.

How much does a partial wedding planner cost?

A partial wedding planner usually comes on board a month or so before the wedding day and assists with last-minute tasks—helping with the seating chart, confirming vendors, and day-of responsibilities. The average starting rate for a partial wedding planner in the U.S. comes in at $1,250, but can range from $2,300 to $6,000 if you’re working with a more experienced pro.

How much does a full wedding planner cost?

A full wedding planner helps to plan your wedding from start to finish and is usually hired early on in the planning process—at least 10 months in advance. The average starting rate for a full service wedding planner in the U.S is about $3,000 with top-tier planners averaging $4,500 to $12,000.

See other couples' reviews of Wedding Planners in Washington DC

Colorfully Yours Weddings & Events

5.0 (52) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Karli

5.0 out of 5 rating

Picking Colorfully Yours was one of our best decisions and they really brought our vison into reality. We did the month of planning with Amanda - it was reasonably priced, she was quick with responses and really helped me make sure not a detail was missed on our big day. They offer an amazing planning website, which include timeline and guest coordination, from the moment we hired them which was months before our official coordination with them. You could tell Amanda cared deeply about making our day the best it could be and she made sure we had everything we needed. Truly grateful for her knowledge, professionalism and kindness.

Lissa Marie Weddings and Events

5.0 (52) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Mollie

5.0 out of 5 rating

When I say we couldn’t have pulled off our wedding without Lissa’s passion, talent, and care, I truly mean it. From day one, she promised to be our biggest advocate and cheerleader—and she delivered in more ways than I ever could have imagined! Whether it was our monthly check-ins, my manic texts, or her steady presence throughout the wedding weekend, she was there for us every step of the way. Not only did she recommend some of the most talented vendors in the industry, but she also helped bring my vision to life, never once questioning any of my more unconventional ideas or requests. She made everything feel possible. Lissa handled communication with our incredible vendor team so seamlessly and helped me navigate every hiccup with calm, confidence, and ease. On the wedding weekend itself, she kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes so my husband and I could truly be present and enjoy every moment! After nearly two years of planning, it was so special to watch everything come together—and it simply wouldn’t have happened without Lissa and her team. I can’t recommend her enough!!!

Events by Sophie

5.0 (54) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Events with Delia-Anne

5.0 (10) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Molly

5.0 out of 5 rating

Delia-Anne was amazing as a day of coordinator at Riverside on the Potomac. We could not have done the day without her! Everything went off without a hitch. We left her a pile of decorations (candles and garlands) and she made the venue look so spectacular. She provided guidance, answered our many questions over text and made our special day flawless. Checking on my husband and I but also our parents to see if they needed anything throughout the day. If you're contemplating hiring a day of coordinator, do it, and hire Delia-Anne. You won't regret it!!!

IDG Events LLC

5.0 (4) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Silena

5.0 out of 5 rating

Choosing Icah and IDG events was the BEST decision I could have made for my wedding!!! First and foremost the organization was 10/10. Icah’s wedding deck template helped me to keep track of my own planning so easily! Second the professionalism was top tier, Icah knows what she is doing and it shows. All while keeping things light and fun! Lastly execution, not one detail we wanted was missed. The flow of the wedding was perfection it truly felt like the perfect day, I knew I was in great hands trusting Icah and IDG for my event. Would recommend to all brides considering!

AB effect

5.0 (3) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Veronica

5.0 out of 5 rating

We recently had our wedding last weekend and I would like to express such gratitude to Betty. She was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the planning process, despite my lack of communication. She is a breath of fresh air, willing to take on more than what was asked and executing it to perfection. I knew I could trust her the moment she told me she was there to relieve some stress off me, and I am glad I met her. HIRE AB EFFECTS!! You won’t regret it.

Weddings by Liz

5.0 (5) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Jenni

5.0 out of 5 rating

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our wedding planner! From the very beginning, the entire experience was flawless. The planning process was organized, thorough, and completely stress-free. They guided us through every detail with patience and expertise, from timelines to décor to vendor coordination. Our wedding turned out more beautiful than we ever imagined, and we owe so much of that to their hard work, creativity, and organization. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day incredible, look no further. Truly magnificent service!

A Tid Bit Bridal

5.0 (23) · Wedding Planners · Washington DC

Emily

5.0 out of 5 rating

We used A Tid Bit bridal for our day of coordination and Megan and her team were such a delight to work with! We started about 8-9 weeks out from our wedding date and from then on, Megan and her team were on it. The resources Megan provided, along with weekly emails to stay on track, made the process leading up to the wedding so seamless and easy. On the actual wedding day, she and her team were true professionals and made me feel incredibly calm-knowing they had everything under control. Our day ran so smoothly and it was the best day I could’ve asked for! I could not recommend A Tid Bit Bridal enough!!!