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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

How many planners are on your team?

4

Reviews of Weddings Via Val

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Valerie and her team at Weddings Via Val are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. They are praised for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process. Reviewers appreciate how Val went above and beyond to make their wedding day perfect, even when planning a destination wedding from abroad. The venue selections, vendor recommendations, and overall execution of the weddings are highly praised, with many reviewers stating that Val made the experience stress-free and enjoyable.

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Valerie and her team at Weddings Via Val are highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. They are praised for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process. Reviewers appreciate how Val went above and beyond to make their wedding day perfect, even when planning a destination wedding from abroad. The venue selections, vendor recommendations, and overall execution of the weddings are highly praised, with many reviewers stating that Val made the experience stress-free and enjoyable.

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Sinéad H. Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best 🤍

My husband and I got married just a few weeks ago near Sitges and we had the best weekend of our lives thanks to Valerie. We always knew that we wanted to get married abroad and we managed to book a beautiful venue just a few weeks after we got engaged. At the time, we naively thought we wouldn't need a wedding planner but on the recommendation of the owner of our venue we set up a meeting with her favourite planner, Valerie. After one phone call, we knew we had to book Valerie to plan our wedding.

Upon speaking with her, we realised there was so much more to take into account than we had initially thought and we knew it would be important to have someone with plenty of expertise and experience to guide us through the process. It was also lovely hearing a fellow Irish accent on the call and having someone who would fully understand the needs of our wedding guests :)

From start to finish, Valerie was relaxed, helpful, patient and organised. She thought of so many little things that never would have occurred to us and made so many useful suggestions that both we and ultimately our guests really appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed every step of planning our wedding because Valerie took all of the stress of it away from us.

I never would have expected to feel so relaxed on my wedding day and that was all down to Valerie. We knew we were in such safe hands and that she would take care of any issues. She made so many good calls on the day (in the face of a thunderstorm!) and every decision she made just added to the day. All of our guests loved her and commented on how smoothly everything was organised and how relaxed her and the lovely Sachi were throughout it all.

We will never be able to thank you enough for all you did for us, Valerie. You and Sitges will always have such a special place in our hearts.

Le grá,
Sinéad & Noel
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Nathan B. Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day

Val really took the time to understand each of us and our priorities and worked with us to pull together vendors that matched exactly what we were looking for, going the extra mile with the small touches that made things unique to us.

Her and Sachi were on hand to make sure everything ran like clockwork. All our guests loved her and everything went smoothly.
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Paul K. Sent on 03/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of perfection!

There are simply no words to convey how deeply grateful we are to Val and her extraordinary team at WeddingsviaVal, she is nothing short of incredible. When the idea of planning our wedding in Sitges first crossed our minds, the enormity of organising such a momentous event in an unfamiliar place felt overwhelming. But from the moment we met Val, all those worries melted away, replaced by excitement and anticipation. Val has this remarkable gift of infusing every interaction with genuine warmth, sincerity, and care. Right from our very first conversation, she was amazing and so friendly. It wasn't just about being clients to her; it felt like embarking on an extraordinary journey with a cherished friend by our side.
Planning our wedding with Val and her team was an absolute blast. Her dedication to perfection, eye for detail that left no stone unturned, and all her amazing ideas, turned our dreams into a beautiful reality. Val guided us every step of the way, sharing her knowledge, experience, and wisdom along with her creativity that made the entire process not just amazing but so easy and so much fun.
When our wedding day finally arrived, Val's was just so amazing, on such a crazy day she was such a rock we didn’t have to worry about anything. Amidst all the emotions and excitement, she kept everything running so smoothly, it was perfect and exceeded our wildest expectations. From the floral arrangements, food, music, layout, timing, every element of each stage of our wedding day bore her touch of elegance and perfection.
But Val didn't stop there. Throughout the entire week of festivities, she ensured that every detail was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed for us, allowing us to savour every moment without a single worry or ounce of stress. It truly was an experience beyond words, and none of it would have happened without Val.
Our wedding week in Sitges wasn't just a celebration; it was a beautiful and amazing experience filled with love, friendship, and unforgettable memories. It's something that we will carry in our hearts forever, and for that, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to Val.
Val, you're not just a wedding planner – you're truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents, your passion, and your friendship with us. Our journey with you was nothing short of magical and you made it so effortless and enjoyable, our wedding was more than we ever could have dreamed of, We can’t thank you enough! If we had the chance, we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
With love and gratitude,
Paul and Brian

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