Working with Alissa was such a wonderful experience, and hiring her for day-of coordination was one of the best decisions we made. Even though we officially began working together about three months before the wedding, she jumped right in and immediately made us feel supported.

From our first meeting, it was clear that Alissa was professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping bring our vision to life. I’m pretty particular and have a strong eye for detail, so it meant a lot to work with someone who shared that same level of care. She was always a joy to bounce ideas off of and was consistently responsive and communicative throughout the process.

In the weeks leading up to the wedding I definitely felt nervous, hoping everything would come together the way I imagined, and Alissa made that happen. On the wedding day she was such a calm, joyful presence; she never rushed us, always stayed patient, and was ready to jump in wherever needed.

Because of her, everything flowed so smoothly and I was truly able to relax and enjoy the day. I felt completely confident we were in good hands. Alissa truly knocked it out of the park, and I’m so grateful we got to work with her!

I recommend Wedding Co. of Williamsburg, LLC. because Jess Aiken will make every detail of your day come true, with dedication and exuberance! We feel that they became a part of our family as they worked to make the magical, outdoor garden party wedding for our daughter a reality. It happened. Jess was patient, tolerant, compassionate, dedicated, and expert! Thank you!!❤❤❤

As a Charlottesville-based venue owner, I was thrilled to work with the Wedding Company of Williamsburg (Now Wedding Company of Virginia) for one of the more elaborate and complex weddings we hosted. Their communication style was upbeat, flexible, enthusiastic, and genuinely kind throughout the entire planning process. The experienced, hard-working staff provided personalized, high-quality service that made the day truly memorable for the couple and their guests. From the beginning, they listened to our unique needs and desires, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly. I cannot recommend the Wedding Company of Williamsburg enough to any couple looking for a wedding planner that will make their vision a reality.

I am an October 2024 bride who had full wedding planning services with the Wedding Co. of Williamsburg, and the service was truly worth every single penny. Jess and the rest of her team are professional, easy to work with, and excellent at their jobs. Perhaps most importantly, they made our planning process fun, and allowed us to enjoy the experience rather than stress over it. While many of our engaged friends complained about the stress of wedding planning, we were able to look forward to the day (rather than feel exhausted, exasperated, and ready for it to be over with!). Below are a few reasons why I think Jess and her team are the absolute best in the business!

1. She knows Williamsburg's wedding industry better than anyone else.
My husband and I live and work near Washington, D.C., so we wanted a wedding planner who was local in Williamsburg and who knew all of the local vendors. That is exactly what we got with Jess! She helped us coordinate all of our vendors (florals, desserts, rentals, draping, etc.) and she went to do the "in-person" things we weren't able to. Because of Jess's relationship with the local vendors, she was also able to get us discounts and special accommodations that I don't think we would have been able to get on our own. She helped us think of every little thing we wanted to make our day special, and then helped us find the perfect vendor to make that vision happen! She communicated directly with the vendors on our behalf and coordinated everything - from the delivery of our desserts, to the design of the draping, and any changes in the plan/budget that arose. For example, we wanted gelato for our dessert, and she helped to find a vendor that sold gelato, made sure the vendor could deliver it later in the night (so it wouldn't melt!) and made sure the venue had folks to serve it along with the right spoons/bowls.

2. Jess makes herself available to her clients and is excellent at communicating. My husband and I both work a lot, and usually don't have the ability to take middle-of-the-weekday meetings. Jess completely accommodated these circumstances, and met with us on Zoom at 8:00 pm and scheduled our Williamsburg meetings on the weekends so that we didn't have to miss work! She often spent hours with us on her Saturday or Sunday, and never made us feel like we were rushed or wasting her time. She was also available via text and voice memo which was such a comfort (especially as we got closer to the wedding day!) and always made sure we knew if she was going to be out of office for a day or two for vacation so we could plan accordingly. After every meeting she sent us an email summarizing what we had discussed and our game plan for the coming weeks and days.

3. She helped us stay on budget. Jess made sure to monitor our budget throughout the entirety of the planning process. She created a beautiful design plan that was tailored to our budget, and, adjusted the plan as needed as we got closer to our wedding day and made changes. She gave us honest opinions about what was and wasn't worth our money, and she helped us think creatively about how to make our money go the furthest. She also negotiated certain aspects of our contracts with the vendors to make sure we got everything we needed at the best price.

4. Jess and her team handled EVERYTHING on our wedding day to make sure it went off without a hitch. Jess and her team were like superheroes on the day of our wedding. They coordinated all of our vendors, all of the set up, and all of the odds and ends that came up throughout the day. If there were any problems or concerns, I didn't know about them because Jess and her team simply handled it without bothering me. This allowed me and my husband to enjoy our wedding day and spend time with our friends and family without worrying about whether the flowers looked okay or whether the band was where they needed to be. She was like my fairy god mother - making sure my dress was steamed and clean, making sure I got the photos I wanted, making sure my bridesmaids were where they needed to be, making sure our guests with mobility issues were taken care of. Additionally, she made sure everything ran on time throughout the day (according to the VERY detailed timeline she created) and she even made sure we remembered to eat during the reception! At the end of the night she made sure everything was packed up, organized, and ready for us to take home the following day. My husband and I were able to eat, drink, and dance the night away without worrying about a thing.

I could write a novel about how amazing Jess and her team are. She made our wedding everything we wanted it to be and more. My husband and I have joked that we would literally die for her because she is so good at what she does and such a lovely person to be around and work with. From beautiful design ideas, to logistical execution, Jess did it all. While hiring a wedding planner is undoubtedly an investment, I tell every engaged couple I know that they should get a wedding planner. If you aren't in the wedding industry, you don't know what you don't know, and having an expert like Jess is invaluable! Needless to say, we are Jess's biggest fans and cannot recommend her and her business enough.

Where do we even begin! Jess went above and beyond every step of the way, making our wedding day more perfect than we could have ever dreamed. From planning to the day-of details, she and her team were there for absolutely everything we needed—always one step ahead, organized, and happily handling all of our requests! She took all the stress off our shoulders and allowed us to enjoy each and every moment. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day, and it was all thanks to her incredible work. Truly the best decision we made. Highly recommend Jess and all of the Wedding Co. team!

Working with Casey was the best experience! We could not have had the best wedding day without her. Casey was so helpful throughout the planning process and talking us through decisions and providing straight forward advice that helped us feel confident in our decision making. Casey and her team were amazing throughout the wedding weekend making sure all the little details were taken care of so we could have fun and enjoy the weekend. Working with Wedding Co. and Casey was one of the best decisions we made with our wedding (we even got compliments from our family/friends on how fabulous the Wedding Co. team was)!

As New Yorkers, my husband and I had very particular & high standards for our wedding - Casey absolutely KILLED IT and went above and beyond to ensure we had the wedding of our absolute dreams and MORE! Our wedding was at Two Rivers Country Club, and it felt like we onboarded a million vendors. We hired Wedding Co & Casey for the one-month out package, and she magically coordinated all of these vendors for the perfect day! Being from out of town, Joe & I did not have the chance to be in Williamsburg for the planning process, and trusting Casey was the best decision we could have ever made. With all of the vendors, there were naturally hiccups, but Casey managed all of that and solved EVERYTHING! Without any compromising on our end, I may add. As mentioned before, the vendors we chose were at least 18 vendors, and they all knew Wedding Co so well, that they gave us discounts too! Which is huge, it goes to show how well Wedding Co manages the vendor-side relationship of weddings too! I was such a lovely surprise.
Let's talk about Casey here - she was so organized, planned, thought of everything, but also treated Joe & I like friends and royalty at the same time. It was just the best experience. With my busy career, she knew texting was the easiest from of communication and totally respected that. On top of this, even though we hired here for month-of, she knew we were out of town, and worked with our schedules to do our wedding walkthrough a month and a half out. She was so accommodating. Something I appreciated the most though, is that she was beyond honest about contracting with us for extra time the day of the wedding. We were having major logistic conversations with our interior decorator & stage vendor, and Casey knew being there at 7am instead of 12pm would literally be a make-or-break difference. And she was 1000% correct. If she hadn't been there to oversee everything, our band's stage would've been set up on the wrong side of the room, and all of the decoration work most likely would not have gotten completed on time to the level of excellence it ended up being. Overall, just phenomenal execution.
Our wedding ran SO smoothly too! And it felt so natural! Casey made everything so fun but at the same time, I noticed everything stayed on schedule so well. We even had hair and makeup run over for an unforeseen circumstance, and Casey built in plenty of time so it ended up being a nonissue. She was always smiling and happy the whole time too!
It was so clear Casey and her assistant Katie worked so hard to make our wedding a dream come true - everything went perfectly. I want to also add we had a vendor cancel the day-of, and Casey found a solution on-site that was the same, if not better, than what would have been provided by that vendor. It was just exceptional.
Overall Wedding Co is a must-have for your Williamsburg/Coastal VA wedding. They aren't just worth the cost you pay for them - they FAR exceed anything you would pay for a planning service. We love Casey so much! Thank you so much for everything, Casey.

Love,
Val & Joe aka THE NORMANS!

I don't think my wedding would have been perfect without Casey from WeddingCo. She made me feel so confident in my wedding planning decisions, always addressed my worries and concerns, and gave me the best advice and recommendations when I felt stuck. I highly recommend Casey as she is very detail oriented, accountable, and sweet as can be!

Jess & the Wedding Co Team is a DREAM TEAM! I can not thank Jess and her team enough for making our day so special and taking a lot of the stress off of me and my family. From the moment I began working with Jess, I felt like I had everything under control, a solid plan for our wedding planning process, and a great support system behind me. Jess is organized, attentive, and caring, and wants your day to be as special as you want it to be. Her assistants are always there to lend a hand and cater to your needs on your special day. Jess, you are amazing & a true gem in this industry!

We are in the final stages of the wedding planning for an April wedding. We hired Jess for full planning and have found it to be one of the best moves in the process. I am mother of the bride and she has helped me every step of the way. The bride is across the country. She has helped with planning and working with vendors, venues and more. I would recommend hiring Jess for full planning or her company for partial or day off.