The very first thing we did after getting engaged was hire Vida Events for their full wedding planning services, and it was 100% the best decision we made.

Cydney and Megan were an absolute DREAM to work with. They were responsive, collaborative and their excitement and love for planning couples’ special days was apparent in all of our interactions.

Cydney helped us find our vendors, was instrumental in creating the design for our wedding, and was meticulously organized. We had no nerves as we approached our wedding day because we knew that we were in such great hands and that Cydney had it covered.

She and Megan were the dream team and we attribute our perfect day to the work that they put in. If we could do it all over again, we’d stick with Vida Events a million times over, and we enthusiastically recommend the Vida team to anyone planning a wedding.

- Bria and Adam Kirmes

Wow where do I start with Vida Events! We originally discovered Vida when they had planned our good friend’s STUNNING wedding. When it came to our own wedding planning we were in way over our heads and didn’t know where to start but I knew it had to be with them. They made the planning process organized, easy, and pretty much a breeze and we couldn’t have been more thankful. Kylie, Risse, and Megan were all involved our meetings and gave us input. I felt 100% supported by them all.

Kylie is absolutely brilliant, amazing, and a true expert in her craft. Not only did she literally handle every single hard task that comes with wedding planning, she was also there for us emotionally. It’s a stressful time that comes with a lot of emotions and we formed a bond with her beyond just planner and client. She is friendly, funny, and we genuinely enjoyed all of our time spent with her. She answered my every question and “but what about this”’s at any given point. She loved all of our quirky ideas and was always game to do something fun. She took all of our ideas and dreams and turned it into something even better and we are going to spend the rest of our lives thinking about and showing others our wedding. Risse was also a superstar and my saving grace. My mom forgot her rehearsal dinner dress and Risse quite literally went to the store to get her a dress. Not to forget that her and Kylie were offering her their dresses, even the ones they were wearing. How amazing are they??

We often talk about how much we seriously could not have done it without Vida and I could talk about it forever. It was by far the best investment we made for our wedding (and possibly life lol). Our wedding was seamless thanks to them. We cannot recommend them enough. In fact, I recommend them every chance I get. Thank you Vida from the very bottom of our hearts!!

The Vida Events team is unmatched! Choosing a wedding planner is such a huge decision and after talking to the team, I quickly felt like it was a perfect fit. Shortly after working with them, we knew it was the right decision. From start to finish, they were all extremely incredible to work with, super organized and professional, and so fun to get to know throughout the process.

We are so grateful to have gotten the chance to work with the Vida team and are sad that the weekly calls are over now that our wedding weekend has passed. The time working with them truly flew by because they made the process that enjoyable. I looked forward to calls and emails and felt like the pace of planning was perfect- they made it manageable and never too stressful. Working a full time job while wedding planning, I couldn't be more appreciative of how they handled every vendor email and were flexible with scheduling calls around our schedule. They worked around the clock to make our weekend what it was, which did not go unnoticed and we cannot say thank you enough for that.

Onto the design- this team is extremely talented and creative!! They listened to our ideas and made our wedding feel like us. They even pushed me out of my comfort zone at times, which I'm so grateful for because it made the overall experience and outcome extraordinary. Their philosophy from the start was to design a unique wedding suited to the couple, not a cookie-cutter one you see online, and that truly came to life. It was so special to hear guests say to us "wow this feels exactly like the two of you". That's what a wedding should be, and that would not have been possible without this team.

Our wedding weekend had many hurdles because of the weather, but the team handled it all seamlessly to the point that the guests didn't even know plans had changed. We couldn't imagine the day without them, and they made our vision come to life. I love that Vida truly embodies a team spirit and that we got the chance to work with multiple planners throughout the process even though one was the lead- Kylie did a fantastic job, so thoughtful, organized, intentional and most importantly fun to spend time with. She never made us feel stressed or behind and always knew how to make us laugh. This is something I wouldn't have known to look for in a planner but am so thankful that we were extremely blessed with someone so calm and positive who constantly reminded us about the reason for the wedding - which is the whole point of it all.

It is truly such a special culture the Vida Events Team has created, I'm looking forward to having lifelong friends in each of them. Wedding planning is not just a job to them; it is so obvious they all care about their couples, developing relationships, and putting intention behind everything they do to make others feel good. Thank you all for your hard work for us and our families. Cannot recommend Vida Events enough!!!!

The first thing I tell anyone who gets engaged is this: hire Vida Events. Seriously.

Wedding planning is overwhelming in ways you don’t expect, but from day one, Risse, Megan, and Kylie made everything feel seamless and stress-free. I was a Type A bride who thought I only needed a day-of coordinator – I was humbly wrong. Having Vida guide us from start to finish was invaluable.
Vida are truly experts – they have strong, genuine relationships with the top vendors in the area, and are organized to the highest degree. We never had to chase an email, never felt out of the loop, never felt pushed to step out of our budget, and ALWAYS knew we were in capable hands.

When two *major* vendor emergencies came up within two months of our wedding, Vida proved exactly why they’re the best. They mobilized immediately – group chat (and Diet Cokes) included – and handled everything with calm confidence and professionalism. On our wedding day, we had *zero* stress – not because nothing could have gone wrong, but because we trusted Risse and Kylie fully. We were able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and enjoy the day we had dreamed of – which is completely priceless!

The Vida team is impeccably organized, deeply connected, and immensely creative, but most importantly, they truly care. Planning with Vida Events felt like working with friends who just happen to be exceptional at what they do. They are worth every penny, and we are so incredibly grateful they were part of our story.

I hired Vida for events management about 6 months out from the big day and my only regret is that I wish I hired them for full planning. To set the scene: I was feeling very lost in the planning process because you just don’t know what you don’t know! Enter Risse and Vida Events. Risse was my wedding wing woman, hype girl, low-key therapist, sounding board and safe place for all the crazy ideas and stressful logistics that come with wedding planning. She went above and beyond to help me wrangle the ping-ponging thoughts and streamline the planning process.

During our planning sessions, Risse was always organized, kept the to-dos digestible and made planning fun. She went out of her way to help me brainstorm and execute any small or large ideas. Risse would always send texts/emails of encouragement, reminders, and follow-ups - the time and effort she put in to help a bride drowning in indecision and procrastination was lifesaving. She would help find solutions to any problems and no question was left unanswered (even when I was exhibiting unhinged behavior such as considering changing the color scheme a month out or deciding to order linens two weeks out – nightmare fuel, I know). She always met my stress with serene energy – her patience and kindness is unmatched.

Leading up to the wedding, Risse took charge of communications with vendors and any details, which was incredible because no one can prepare a bride for the final weeks before the wedding. On the day of, Risse made sure that I was drinking water, eating food, that I had everything I needed, and kept us on track with the timeline – all while talking to vendors, perfecting the ballroom, and helping turn the venue into the most romantic space I’ve ever seen! The entire wedding day was absolutely stunning. I know I must be leaving things out, but all in all, we couldn’t have asked for a lovelier person (and team) to be a part of the most important and beautiful moment of our lives! THANK YOU RISSE AND VIDA EVENTS. HIRE THEM IMMEDIATELY!

Kylie was our Vida Events coordinator for our March 2025 wedding and we can not recommend her and her team enough! The minute she stepped in, she took all of the stress off of our shoulders and took over all of the communications with our other vendors. Not only was she amazing at what she does, but she was so nice and easy to work with. She made sure our vision was executed perfectly and she went above and beyond for us on our wedding day to make sure we had the best time. Highly recommend!!

Working with Vida Events was the best decision we could have ever made! We were lucky enough to have Kylie as our planner and she was truly a blessing. Kylie is organized, creative, gifted, and so much more. She made the whole wedding planning process a breeze and insanely fun! Working with Kylie truly felt like working with a close friend, which made wedding planning even more enjoyable. My husband and I constantly talk about how we could have never planned a wedding without her. She went above and beyond with every single aspect of planning. Kylie knows all things there are to know about weddings, there was no situation she could not handle. She truly knew our vision better than we did, and brought it to life with ease.

Her consistent communication and beautifully unique ideas made the wedding planning process an absolute breeze. The most important thing to us was being stress-free on our wedding day, and Kylie made that effortless. My husband and I truly had zero worries throughout the whole process, especially on the day of. Having a planner as detailed and skilled as Kylie allowed us to truly enjoy our day. She made our wedding day beyond special. She ensured we built in time on the day of for just my husband and I to soak everything in and truly put us first throughout everything.

Being stress free on your wedding day is one thing, but being stress free throughout the whole wedding planning process is another thing. The only reason we were both is because of Kylie. We could not thank her enough for everything she did for us!

We had the pleasure of hiring Vida Events (specifically Risse) to coordinate the day of our wedding. The lead up and execution of our wedding couldn't have been more flawless and relaxing. Risse and her team went above and beyond our expectations. Their responsiveness to our questions and concerns was spectacular! Anyone who is hosting a wedding in the DMV, definitely hire Vida Events (and ask for Risse!) 10/10 recommend and worth EVERY PENNY!!

We cannot recommend Risse enough! From the very beginning, she made our wedding planning experience so much easier and stress-free. Her attention to detail was incredible—she worried about every little thing so we could focus on enjoying our special day. Risse was always available to answer our questions and provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process. Her creativity and organization truly brought our vision to life, and her calm demeanor kept us at ease, even during the most hectic moments (including a runaway dog). Thanks to Risse, we were able to relax and savor every moment of our wedding day. If you're looking for a planner who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond, Risse is the one! Thank you, Risse, for making our day absolutely perfect!

Where to begin! From the first conversations with Megan, we knew she/Vida Events was the best wedding planner choice we could make. As a chronic “planner” with little knowledge on where to start when it comes to wedding planning (a scary combination for me!) it was important that our planner be organized, knowledgeable, and willing to field my many questions to help us make our vision come to life. Megan did just that, and made the process FUN amidst all the to-do’s. She helped us navigate the many vendor selections/contracts/planning convos, absolutely rocked the event design, and took so much stress off us and our families— all with a patience, honesty, and professionalism I can’t highlight enough.

I strongly recommend Vida Events to all couples planning their wedding — not only for the tactical planning piece, but the emotional support and encouragement as well.