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About

Simply Southern Weddings and Events by Tara is a wedding and event planning company based in Chesapeake, Virginia. The company provides its services throughout the local areas of Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach, as well as North Carolina. Behind the success of the company is Tara Jones, who started in the wedding industry back in 2014. Her experience generates a unique organization and planning of wedding events.

Services Offered
Simply Southern Weddings and Events by Tara offers a variety of packages for wedding events. She offers full wedding planning options for couples with busy lifestyles, or partial planning services for those who want guidance. Tara includes month-of coordination to ensure the flawless implementation of the event. Her packages also include the following:

  • Budget analysis
  • Wedding Day Management
  • Event design
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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?

Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Simply Southern Weddings and Events by Tara

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Dana Sent on 09/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Tara was absolutely amazing! I could not have asked for a better wedding planner to make our day so special. Even leading up to the month of, Tara checked in on a regular basis. She was so accommodating and hands on through the entire process. Tara made everything look so beautiful and perfect in every way! We are so grateful she and her team were such a special hardworking asset to our day! I strongly recommend her and wouldn't have wanted to work with anyone else! - Dana Salerno Chappell
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Alexis Sent on 08/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I thought I could handle a small wedding...70 guests, how hard could it be? I never even thought of getting a planner, my sis, my maid of honor did...& boy am I glad we did! Before Tara came along, there were so many mishaps that stressed me out, but the moment I hired her, my stress just seemed to have vanished and everything began falling into place. She was our lucky charm! Finally someone was comprehending my vision and bringing it to life! She's so sweet and polite & I always felt like she really cared. It wasn't just about a paycheck for Tara-she really loves weddings & it shows! We love everything you did to make our wedding so perfect and we are forever grateful!!! All the best to you, Tara!!!- Alexis
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Megan Sent on 05/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Tara was absolutely wonderful! She helped me with the personal, simple yet elegant wedding I had always wanted! She strives to make everything exactly as I wanted it, everything was done on time, and she beat every other vendor price out there!! Highly recommend Simply Southern weddings for not only Weddings But every event you would need!
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Awards

36
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

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Cortese Photography & Film Cortese Photography & Film Wedding Photographers

Tara is one of the best coordinators that we have had the pleasure of working with! She goes above and beyond to ensure that the day goes seamlessly for her couples. Tara truly cares about making her couples' special day unforgettable and ensuring that all of the vendors' needs are met. We look forward to working with her again!

Blush Wood Studios Blush Wood Studios Wedding Photographers

Tara is an Amazing Wedding planner! Every part of her work, from timelines, to emails and to all of the details on the day of were handled impeccably! She did an AWESOME job making our couple's Wedding the day of their dreams. Having a Wedding planner to ensure your day goes smoothly is so so Sooo Important and we couldn’t recommend Tara enough!! We Loved working with SSWE and you will too!!

Ryann Winn Photography Ryann Winn Photography Wedding Photographers

Tara was such a joy to work with. She was so organized, and did an OUTSTANDING job for our bride. Tara was prompt in contacting us to go over all the details of the wedding day we were working on together. I highly recommend Simply Southern Weddings and Events by Tara to anyone who needs their services for their perfect day!

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