Working with Velada Events was truly one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning journey. From the very first hourly brainstorming session, Geraldine made us feel heard, understood, and completely supported. Each meeting was not only productive, but also inspiring — they helped us bring our ideas to life while offering thoughtful suggestions we never would have considered on our own. We left every call feeling more confident, more organized, and even more excited for our big day.

Our wedding on February 21, 2025 was everything we dreamed of and more, and we truly believe the care and attention given to us during those hourly sessions played a huge role in that. Thank you Velada Events for helping us plan a celebration that felt perfectly us.

We were lucky to work with Geraldine for two events--our microwedding then a wedding reception 6 months later. We knew that Geraldine was the perfect coordinator/planner the first call we had with her.

She is a perfect mix of personable and organized. When catering forgot our menus at our wedding, she created and printed new ones hours before dinner. For our reception, she helped me with my dress, carried my things while we took pictures, and kept everything running efficiently while we were busy partying and too tipsy to care about a timeline.

She's honest, an incredible designer, and will make your events run smoothly. We will miss chatting with her regularly.

Geraldine was a fantastic coordinator and great collaborator as we planned our wedding celebrations. I highly recommend her to anyone in the Greater Washington area

Geraldine was absolutely AMAZING! I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was a true lifesaver, and I felt completely cared for throughout my entire wedding season. Her communication during both the planning process and the day-of coordination was exceptional—professional, prompt, and incredibly thorough.

Much of my wedding was DIY, and I genuinely don’t think I could have pulled it off without Geraldine’s expertise and support. She’s professional, organized, and an absolute joy to be around. If you’re considering working with her, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it!

We truly cannot thank Geraldine, Lead Event Planner and Paula, Lead Associate at Velada Events enough for the incredible job they did in making our big day absolutely perfect! From the very beginning of the planning process, Geraldine was a lifesaver-giving us clear deadlines and helpful reminders that kept us organized and on track every step of the way.

Her punctuality and responsiveness were remarkable. No matter how many questions we had (and there were a lot!), she always replied quickly and thoroughly, making us feel supported and heard throughout the entire journey. Geraldine was proactive and communicative, always one step ahead and anticipating our needs before we even realized them.

We especially appreciated Geraldine’s flexibility and open-mindedness in working with our non-traditional wedding concept. With three different venues-a church, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar-not to mention the hotel where we got ready and the location for our pre-wedding photos, our vision was anything but simple. Geraldine accepted the challenge wholeheartedly and helped us execute our vision beautifully, ensuring that every transition was seamless and every detail was perfectly coordinated.

She also handled every detail with such care, especially when it came to creating rain plans and coordinating with our other vendors. She was considerate of everyone’s timelines, ensuring that everything and everyone was where they needed to be.

On the wedding day itself, Geraldine ensured everything ran seamlessly, coordinating with such grace and professionalism that the entire celebration felt effortless and perfectly executed.

We truly cannot imagine our wedding being as smooth, stress-free, and fun without her! Geraldine is an absolute gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day special, look no further than Geraldine at Velada Events!

Geraldine is one of the most talented, organized, and dedicated individuals I have ever met. There are not enough words to explain how amazing Geraldine and her team are, but all I can truly say is that as the bride, I was not anticipating being so relaxed on my wedding day. Geraldine and her team took care of everything and ensured that the event not only looked the way we wanted it to but also ran the way we discussed. Multiple guests expressed how impressed they were with her work ethic and ability to stay on top of all the things, but especially the smallest details. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator and have doubts...look no further. Geraldine will not let you down!

Geraldine was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable during our hourly consultations. She provided thoughtful advice tailored to my wedding vision and offered creative solutions to challenges I hadn’t considered. Her expertise and professionalism made the planning process much less stressful, and I highly recommend her services!

I’m a photographer and I loved working along side Velada Events! She’s very professional, kind, and on point! What I love most is how passionate she is with her work! Communication is also a breeze with her thus making it easy to work along side her. Would highly recommend her services!

I booked Velada for month-of coordinating and I consider it one of my best decisions when planning my wedding. Geraldine made my day seamless and relaxing, she took care of all the little details behind the scenes so I was able to simply enjoy my day and be present. Couldn’t recommend Velada enough.