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I, Valerie O'Donoghue of Weddings Via Val will be your ally and confident throughout the planning process; a friend that happens to know everything there is to know about planning a wedding in the Barcelona; especially the Sitges area. I have been planning weddings in Barcelona since 2004; helping countless couples create the wedding that they want and within budget.

Services Offered

Every couple is different and so every wedding is different. Rather than providing defined packages, I listen to what you need and want, I give advice based on my years of experience and then prepare a proposal that suits you. I will recommend vendors that I feel would work well for you and your budget and proceed to liase with them on your behalf; everything from venues, florists, caterers, musicians, transportation providers, photographers, videographers, hair and makeup artists, celebrants, DJs, musicians to caricaturists, mechanical bulls and everything in betwee. I have very hardworking and strive to ensure that you get what you want. On the day I am there from start to finish to oversee everything, ensure it runs smoothly and react if things like rain etc get in our way. Weddings Via Val has experience coordinating a variety of wedding styles including civil, non-religious, religious and same-sex ceremonies.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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?

Civil
Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Weddings Via Val

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Reviewers praise Valerie as an outstanding destination wedding planner in Sitges/Barcelona, highlighting her local knowledge, vendor connections, and meticulous organization. Couples say she made planning stress-free, handled logistics and last‑minute issues with calm professionalism, and ran the wedding week and day flawlessly. Highly recommended for seamless on‑the‑ground coordination.

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Reviewers praise Valerie as an outstanding destination wedding planner in Sitges/Barcelona, highlighting her local knowledge, vendor connections, and meticulous organization. Couples say she made planning stress-free, handled logistics and last‑minute issues with calm professionalism, and ran the wedding week and day flawlessly. Highly recommended for seamless on‑the‑ground coordination.

Sam
Sam Sent on 05/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Valerie was completely invaluable in making our wedding the weekend of our dreams. My wife and I managed comms with our suppliers so Valerie offered a tiered service where she would support predominantly in the 6 weeks prior and completely oversee the big day with her team on the ground, which worked perfectly. Despite Val’s responsibilities kicking in later in the process, we had regular check-ins and she stayed on top of all updates to our plans. She was the perfect consultant, knowing Sitges inside and out and helping us with suggestions and contacts for a day before welcome drinks and day after party. We also benefitted from her superior experience when it came to wedding flow, how guests would be feeling at different points, and how to make everything make sense on the day.

We had the wedding of our dreams, and at no point felt even a smidge of pressure or worry that we didn’t have a plan B, or being rushed. Everything was designed to fit, and it was then managed superbly - even a calmly suggested change to push our best men speech to after dessert once Val saw how energetic it was, and didn’t want people to sit back down for dessert and lose momentum. All handled and communicated perfectly.

We simply could not recommend a better wedding planner!
Lilly
Lilly Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Even better than we imagined!

We would highly recommend Val to everyone, but especially to those planning destination weddings in Sitges, because Val's local knowledge and vendor connections were truly invaluable throughout the planning process since we weren't very familiar with the area. We had our wedding in October 2025, but we started working with Val in November 2023 and she was such a calming presence and a huge help throughout the 2 years of planning, making it less stressful and more fun all around. We knew we could trust and rely on her to be on top of things and have everything handled.

She is one of the kindest and most caring people that we've had the pleasure of meeting and she makes you feel so comfortable and supported from day one of planning through until even after the wedding day is over! We felt like she really got to know us and was so great at handling the vendor coordination, and even standing up for us to some of our more difficult family members when they tried to change / add things to the decor and timeline on the day of. Many of our friends and family also noticed how wonderful she was and raved about her organization and clear experience in running not just the wedding day, but all of the events throughout the wedding week too.

We even had a last minute need to book buses for a winery tour day during our stay at Almiral de la Font in the days after the wedding, and even while she was out on a family trip to London, she was so kind to fully arrange the transport for us in just a few hours, making things so smooth and easy for us and all of our guests. She just goes above and beyond in all aspects!!

Val - we loved working with you and appreciate all your time and effort so much more than we could ever express in words. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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Anna Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Destination Wedding with Valerie at the Wheel

From our very first conversation, Valerie was extremely attentive, helpful, insightful, and wonderfully personable.

We quickly struck up a genuine and comfortable rapport with her, which was so crucial when navigating the complexities of planning a wedding abroad. We felt completely at ease approaching her with any question, query, or concern, no matter how small. Taking on an Irish-Armenian wedding is no small feat!

Valerie's expertise was invaluable. She helped us facilitate countless details for the day that we, planning from afar, might not have thought of. Her amazing connections in the area and within the industry proved to be one of her greatest assets. She connected us with great vendors, all of whom were a genuine pleasure to work with.

Her consistent attentiveness to detail, warm demeanor, and deep understanding of the destination wedding landscape make her an absolute asset to any couple looking to organize a wedding abroad. The ultimate testament came from our guests: one, who actually manages weddings at a popular hotel, said it was, quote, "the best organized wedding she’s ever attended." We couldn't agree more. Thank you, Valerie!
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Emma Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Vineyard Wedding In Sitges

Val was so helpful & a pleasure to work with from start to finish throughout our wedding planning process. From video calling us from the wedding venue so we could have a clearer view of it, to scheduling meetings for our food tastings in Spain with our families, to regular check in calls to keep us on top of all planning. Also with us being on different time zones she was so flexible with her times to suit us, which was so considerate. We had no clue on any vendors to choose from so her recommendations & advice was much appreciated and all worked out perfectly in the end. We would highly recommend Val to anyone looking to plan a wedding in Barcelona/Sitges.
Alexandrya
Alexandrya Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5/15/24 Casa Felix

We got married on May 15, 2024, in beautiful Sitges, Barcelona, and thanks to Val, our wedding was truly beyond perfect. From the very beginning, she was professional, kind, organized, and always a calming presence. On the big day, everything felt completely stress-free — which is honestly the best gift a planner can give!

As with any wedding, a few things didn’t go exactly as planned, but Val handled every hiccup with such grace and efficiency that we didn’t even notice anything was off. She made us feel supported every step of the way, and it was clear how much care and love she put into every detail.

I highly, highly recommend Val to anyone looking for a wedding planner in Spain. We feel so lucky to have had her by our side and honestly wish we could do it all over again.

Thank you Val!

With love,
The Garcias
Camilla
Camilla Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Getting married in another country can initially seem daunting. However, Val’s knowledge and communications made the entire planning process easy, enjoyable and stress-free. Val was warm, friendly and supportive throughout, as well as having a natural ability to understand us and what we’d like.
Val and the team were so professional on the day and kept everything running like clockwork. They are truly brilliant at what they do and they made the wedding of our dreams into a reality. Thank you :)
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Isabel Sent on 02/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Day, Couldn't Have Happened Without Valerie and Team!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Valerie and her team! From the very beginning, she was professional, kind, and incredibly supportive—truly the steady hand we needed throughout the entire wedding planning process. She tracked every detail meticulously, ensured we stayed on budget, and was instrumental in wrangling vendors to bring our vision to life.

On the big day, she worked absolute magic. Despite unexpected weather and a major event in town that threw transportation into chaos, Valerie handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. The day was more beautiful than we ever imagined, and that was entirely thanks to her dedication, expertise, and grace under pressure.

If you’re looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your day perfect, Valerie is the one. She is simply the best, and we are forever grateful!
Jena
Jena Sent on 02/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding thanks to Weddings Via Val

Choosing to use Valerie to help plan our wedding in Sitges in November 2024 was the best decision! We came to her with the timeline of wanting to have our wedding in about 6 months, and she was confident that she'd not only be able to pull it off, but it wouldn't be an issue at all to plan in such a tight timeframe! And she was right! Valerie was with us each step of the way, understanding our vision, providing recommendations for each aspect- from venue, to catering, music, lighting, etc! We were unable to visit the venue or attend the tasting, so she stepped in and took care of all the in person items on our behalf.
On the day of the wedding, the weather wasn't exactly cooperating so she had multiple plans in place and consulted with me, but ultimately made the right decisions for the day without adding any stress as I got ready and prepared for the day!! She helped us with our welcome party and day after party as well. Everything was absolutely perfect and I 100% recommend Valerie if you are planning a wedding in Sitges.
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Carly Sent on 02/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You can't go wrong!

Val and her team were the reason why my husband and I were able to have our dream destination wedding in Spain! If it wasn't for them, I'm not sure we would have been as comfortable in planning such an event so far from home. Val and her team are full of so much information that you will automatically know you're in the right hands after speaking with her for 5 minutes. Communication is 10/10, you will never be made to feel annoying or silly for asking as many questions as you need. You will always feel important with Val as your wedding planner. We also gained a friend for life in Val and she is such a special part of our beautiful memories. Our wedding truly was the highlight of our lives and Val and her team had such an extreme hand in making it happen. We cannot recommend Weddings Via Val enough!!
Mihdi
Mihdi Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reliable, helpful, well-connected, and a joy to work with!

My wife and I live in California - FAR from Spain. We decided we wanted to get married in or near Barcelona and hired Valerie about a year out from the wedding. In that year of planning, we did not visit Sitges once. Valerie managed to put together one of the most spectacular weddings I had ever been to. Our guests still tell us how incredible everything was, and it was all down to Valerie’s hard work. For a year, she was in constant communication with us via WhatsApp, handling all of the planning while dealing with our incessant questions and anxieties.

From day one, Valerie addressed every single one of our needs. She found the perfect venue for us, did the food tasting on our behalf, organized the live band and DJ, handled the flowers, the transportation for all our guests, the hotels, literally everything. She would offer us her ideas and gently steer us in the right direction when our opinions weren’t feasible, and still made sure that everything was exactly how we wanted it. On the day of the wedding, Valerie and her team ran around making sure everything was perfect. She was everywhere and managed to calm my nerves and anxieties so much.

In addition to the wedding itself, Valerie organized reception drinks at a restaurant on the beach the night before the wedding. In the week that we were in Spain, she took care of us in whatever we needed. She organized taxis for ourselves and our families, personally drove my family members, gave us food suggestions, she even rushed over to our AirBnb when my wife’s steamer broke. She has personal connections with so many vendors and venues in town that it felt like she could conjure up anything we needed.

Valerie and her team did so much for us that it’s impossible to describe everything. The only way to properly explain it is that she organized the perfect wedding WEEK in Sitges, and we barely lifted a finger. So many people have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. It was the most fun I have ever had, and it is all thanks to Valerie. She is incredible, and we cannot recommend her enough.
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