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Tulle and Tinsel Event Co. is a full-service wedding planning business based in Washington, D.C. Owner and planner Aprill Gordon leads a team of planners & coordinators that work tirelessly to ensure that each client can relax and enjoy their wedding celebration stress-free, secure in the knowledge that these planners have taken care of every detail.

Services Offered

The Tulle and Tinsel Event Co. team can plan and coordinate rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, bridal showers, and more! Aprill offers consultations to discuss your vision and recommend the appropriate services to bring it to life. She can help you work out a budget and to design your event, along with vendor referrals and comprehensive to-do lists and timelines. With their experience in planning a variety of events you can rely on this planning team to deliver a finely crafted celebration.

  • Black-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$7,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$15,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Tulle and Tinsel Event Co.

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Aprill from Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. is highly regarded by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning skills and attention to detail. She is praised for her design talent, organizational skills, and transparent communication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Aprill's ability to bring couples' visions to life and handle unexpected challenges on the wedding day with grace and efficiency sets her apart as a top-notch planner, earning rave reviews for exceeding expectations and ensuring seamless, magical, and memorable weddings.

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Aprill from Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. is highly regarded by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning skills and attention to detail. She is praised for her design talent, organizational skills, and transparent communication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Aprill's ability to bring couples' visions to life and handle unexpected challenges on the wedding day with grace and efficiency sets her apart as a top-notch planner, earning rave reviews for exceeding expectations and ensuring seamless, magical, and memorable weddings.

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Kiah Sent on 09/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Aprill is wonderful!!

We hired Aprill as our wedding planner through a reference and found her services to be one of the best investments in our wedding! We worked with her for about 16 months in preparation for our wedding and she walked with us through the entire wedding process including (but not limited to) finding a venue, coordinating bridesmaid dress colors, and trying to help me find my lost veil! She is extremely knowledgeable about the wedding industry as well as design and organized with our ceremony and reception. She made our vision come to life in a way that I was not even expecting and it was the most wonderful day.

Aprill and her assistant did a wonderful job during the day of our wedding making sure we were comfortable as well as had adequate water and food throughout the day. She also helped in the aftermath of the wedding with issues such as a my lost veil and an incorrect cake design. We often were asked if we were stressed out about the wedding planning but Aprill made our journey so stress free! Definitely recommend hiring her!
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Anna Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Aprill makes dreams reality!

Aprill is without a doubt the most outstanding planner I have ever worked with. Aprill worked with us for almost a year to plan our wedding reception. What she orchestrated was beyond what I ever could have imagined. She has a deep understanding of design, color, and the wedding industry and incredible relationships with a multitude of vendors, making coordination, planning, and the event itself flow seamlessly. Aprill always puts your budget first and throughout the planning process was 100% transparent about pricing and how we could adjust up or down to meet both our wants, needs, and how much we were realistically able to spend. She respects her clients’ time, and was so flexible in planning calls, meetings, and site visits around our rigid work schedules. On the day of our wedding, she took care of so many things I never would have thought of or been able to do- she made an additional boutonnière quite literally on the spot in my hotel room for my brother’s partner, she transported so many tough to carry items to the venue for us, she snagged my husband and I gelato and brought it to us on the dance floor before it ran out, and was so attentive to all of our last-minute needs. I know there are so many, many more things she took care of that went unnoticed because she is that good! Don’t hesitate to hire Aprill for whatever you may be planning- you can trust that she will get it right :)
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner ever!

From the moment we began planning our wedding, Aprill was an absolute dream to work with. When doing research, I was immediately captivated by her previous weddings—each one a stunning display of creativity and elegance. I knew right then that she was the planner who could truly understand my vision.
From our very first meeting, I felt an instant connection with Aprill. She not only grasped my desire for a colorful and playful wedding but also shared my passion for creating something sophisticated and luxurious. It was such a relief to find someone who could articulate my ideas even before I fully expressed them. Every meeting with Aprill was a joy; she made it feel less like planning and more like chatting with a friend who genuinely cared about our special day.
Aprill's warmth and kindness created a comfortable environment where I felt free to ask any questions. She was always ready with insightful feedback and offered guidance that made me feel confident in our choices. Her attention to detail was remarkable—being a Type A person myself, I appreciated how she was always a step ahead, ensuring everything aligned with our vision. I never once doubted that we could count on her; her professionalism and respect for our wishes shone through every interaction.
Two standout qualities that set Aprill apart are her exceptional design talent and her incredible management skills. She has an extraordinary gift for design; she possesses an artist's eye and a deep understanding of all the components of design at play. Our design meetings were a blast, filled with her unique ideas that transformed our wedding vision into reality. Thanks to her recommendations, we assembled a top-notch vendor team that contributed to the magic of our day.
As the wedding approached, Aprill's organizational skills truly came to the forefront. She handled all the logistics with grace and ease, turning what could have been a stressful experience into a seamless journey. Any time I felt nervous, she was there to reassure me, effortlessly alleviating my worries.
When I walked into the venue on the big day, it felt surreal to see how all the pieces came together so flawlessly. The colors danced beautifully, and the elegance of the florals took my breath away. I still find myself in disbelief that this was my wedding—truly a perfect, magazine-worthy affair that felt like a fairytale come to life. I was obsessed and in love with every element.
I’m so grateful that Aprill managed everything behind the scenes with such finesse that we remained blissfully unaware of any hiccups. She made sure our day was nothing short of magical. We had the best night of our lives, all thanks to her hard work and dedication.
I could go on forever about how incredible Aprill is. She is one of a kind, and I will forever cherish the memories of working with her. If you’re looking for a wedding planner, you absolutely need to hire Aprill—she is the GREATEST of all time! There’s no one better in the industry! Thank you, Aprill, for everything!!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Aprill was the best and easiest wedding planning decision we made

We cannot recommend Aprill enough for anyone seeking a wedding planner in DC! From the moment we began planning our September wedding, Aprill was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Her creativity and attention to detail transformed our ideas into a stunning reality.

Aprill took all the stress out of the planning process, allowing us to enjoy each moment leading up to our big day. She managed everything with such grace and responsibility, expertly wrangling family dynamics and coordinating logistics seamlessly. Her kindness and support made her not just a planner, but a true confidant throughout the journey.

On the day of our wedding, Aprill went above and beyond, ensuring that everything was perfect down to the tiniest detail. It was truly the day of our dreams, and we’re so grateful for her hard work and dedication. We were able to focus on having fun while Aprill was navigating everything and making sure it all fell into place.

Now that our wedding is over, I’m excited to count Aprill as a friend. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is professional, creative, and genuinely caring, look no further than Aprill. She is simply the best and will make sure that you have the perfect stress free wedding of your dreams.
Daina
Daina Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made in our team of wedding vendors! Highly recommend

Aprill was by far the best decision we made in our teams of vendors. From the moment we had our initial meeting her expertise in wedding design and coordination shined through. She expertly managed every vendor, provided beautiful design expertise, created flawless timelines, and guided us through the venue walkthrough. Her planning meetings were not only thorough but also incredibly enjoyable, ensuring we felt supported and informed every step of the way. We had a few weather related challenges on our wedding day and she handled them with calmness and was able to pivot quickly numerous times. Her assistant Dolly was also amazing, she truly made me feel like she cared about my wedding day and was by my side throughout the whole day. I didn't feel like just another client, Aprill truly is passionate about what she does and it shows.

I highly recommend a top notch external planner/coordinator. I trusted her to bring my Bridgerton vision to life and she did just that! Thanks to Aprill and despite all of the challenges, our wedding was a stunning success, exceeding all our expectations. On my wedding day she made me feel like my happiness was her number one priority. She efficiently communicated with my bridal party to let them know what to expect and to ensure that they were also comfortable. I received compliments throughout the night about how stellar she was. If looking for a wedding planner who is both professional and passionate, look no further and hire Tulle and Tinsel events. Working with Aprill was an absolute dream come true! She is the best of the best.
Jared
Jared Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-free Wedding

Aprill is an exceptional planner and true delight to be around! We were so fortunate to have her as our wedding planner. She was referred to us by our wedding photographer, and our initial impressions were overwhelmingly positive. She was welcoming and genuinely excited to work with us, which made us feel at ease from the start. Neither of us had many ideas about how we wanted the wedding to unfold. We had some general thoughts and two colors, but that was about it. Aprill transformed those tidbits into a full color palette and aesthetic, including beautiful tablescapes, and worked with our florist to create stunning floral arrangements and greenery. She always had multiple vendor recommendations and took charge of coordinating all the specific details between vendors and our venue, especially in the final weeks leading up to the wedding.

Throughout the process, she was always easily accessible. We always knew exactly what she was working on, and she was incredibly responsive to our needs. She understood when we had busy weeks and gave us the space we needed, but as the wedding date approached she kept us on track with gentle reminders and "homework". Her professionalism was evident in every interaction, and her organizational skills were outstanding. Wedding planning can be stressful, but she left us feeling more at ease after each meeting.

On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly, thanks to her meticulous preparation. The timeline left us with plenty of breathing room, and no stress beyond normal nerves. We felt confident everything had been thought of and handled. Aprill and her assistant made sure that every detail was accounted for, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our special day. We honestly cannot think of anything that could have gone better and can genuinely say what every couple hopes for--the entire day was perfect.

April exceeded our expectations in every way from her airtight organization skills to her contagious warmth and energy. She made us feel like we were her only clients and personalized the wedding to reflect our personalities. We highly recommend Aprill to any couple who wants every detail of their wedding addressed with precision, care, and fun.
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Stephanie Sent on 05/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most organized, professional, and calm coordinator you could imagine

Aprill and her team were the most incredible people to work with and literally saved the day during my wedding. A very last minute and unexpected rain shower minutes before our ceremony was sure to cause chaos as the ceremony and most of the reception were planned to be outside, but Aprill kicked it into high-gear and coordinated with all of the vendors to swiftly transition to Plan C and pull off the most incredible ceremony and reception. Without Aprill the wedding would have been extremely delayed and would not be the same experience. Although Aprill was my day-of coordinator, she met with me and my fiance multiple times months ahead of the wedding, answered numerous questions via email, and kept us organized and on track. I am naturally a Type A person but Aprill truly thought of every single logistic and rule of the venue making sure the wedding went off without a hitch. In addition to how on top of Aprill was with everything, she brought a calming presence the day of my wedding which was gratefully appreciated with my day of jitters and when emotions ran high with the unanticipated weather. I am forever grateful for everything Aprill and her team did to ensure I had the most magical wedding with only the best memories. Thank you so much Aprill! Extremely professional and someone you can rely on with the most important day of your life!
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1D5C91670B5Ac9A5518Be5A1D6D06982Dc969Df8 Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

I came across Tulle & Tinsel Event Co. during a instagram search for wedding coordination and was floored by the gorgeous events that Aprill designed as a planner for other couples. I hired T&T, even though my venue came with a wedding coordinator. I am super Type A, highly organized and a perfectionist. I needed someone more organized than me so that I could feel comfortable enough to go with the flow the day of. Aprill and her team more than delivered. They took care of us and our families so well. I never wanted for anything. Drinks and apps were in the bridal suite after ceremony and our dinner plates were already made waiting for us. She was so fast and discrete at seamlessly pulling things together- the only reason I knew Aprill was there was because my plate, my cellphone, cake etc kept magically showing up everywhere I needed it to be.

I had a bit of a tummy ache after ceremony and she swiftly came in with tums and soda water. All in all, she made my dreams come true. Even on my honeymoon, in Kauai.. where everything is beautiful. I can’t stop thinking of the BEST DAY EVER. Thank you, Aprill!
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t recommend enough!!

April and her team are the reason our wedding was so seamless from start to finish. Many wedding attendees have continued to comment, even weeks after the wedding, how perfect the day was and how seamless the event flowed together. Our family has used Tulle and Tinsel for multiple weddings now, and can not recommend them enough. Aprill thought of all of the large and small details and truly was an amazing person to work with!!
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Erika Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Planner in DC!

Hiring Aprill and Tulle and Tinsel was the best decision my husband and I made! Aprill was extremely knowledgeable, communicative, and skilled. She was super flexible while I worked through some indecision and last minute changes, and was able to make fantastic recommendations for other vendors (within budget!) to make sure our vision was executed perfectly. I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator. Highly, HIGHLY recommend hiring Tulle and Tinsel for planning your wedding!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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