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The Vision…?

When Cinda set out to build an event planning business, she captured her vision in the name…

A White Birch Event reflects the one-of-a-kind, eye-catching, stand-alone qualities of the tree for which the company is named.

You will receive highly personalized attention from an event planner who strives for a deep understanding of what’s important to her bride or client and provides extraordinary attention to detail and relationships. Cinda excels at making your vision a reality, or if you aren’t exactly sure what your vision is, she will help you develop a concept that will make your event unique.

The Event Planner…

Cinda has been planning events for more than six years. Her brides and her clients benefit tremendously from her business relationships in the Charlottesville event community, from florists and caterers to hair stylists and musicians. An integral part of creating a wonderful and memorable event is organizing the perfect team to meet your every need and desire.

The Brides…

Cinda loves working with the delightful women of Central Virginia! She also works with brides from all over the country – from Chicago to Washington, DC to Texas – who dream of a picturesque destination wedding.

The Venues…

In her prior event positions with the University of Virginia and Monticello Cinda planned corporate events at many of the most desirable locations both in Central Virginia and elsewhere. Whether it be Capitol Hill to the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC, or Tyson’s Corner to the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Cinda has the expertise to coordinate your event wherever it is held. In Charlottesville, she has arranged events at the beautiful Montalto, the Jefferson Library, Monticello, Trump Winery, Keswick Winery, and multiple UVa locations.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$5,500

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of White Birch Events, LLC.

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Kathryn Sent on 11/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, Organized, and Thoughtful

We do not know how we would have made our wedding happen without Cinda! She made the planning process incredible from start to finish. Since our big day, we have heard from so many guests about how ours was one of the best planned events they have ever attended, with lots of thoughtful touches, and so much fun! Cinda is the reason for our guests’ wonderful experience, we had such a magical day. We would recommend her to anyone!!!
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Nicole Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Cinda is the absolute best at her job.

We've told Cinda this many times in the 2 years she helped us through 2020 and rescheduling our wedding to 2021: she is truly the best. From day one, Cinda was a true partner, offering advice, wisdom, and really taking the time to talk to us and understand what we as a couple wanted our day to look like. Cinda also brought grace and calmness to her job throughout the entire time we worked together. The weekend of, she put everyone at ease immediately with her skill, confidence, and gentleness. I would (and will!) recommend Cinda to everyone I can.
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Cinda made our day possible! Couldn't have done it without her.

Cinda made our wedding day... seriously. We contracted with Cinda for day-of services but she went above and beyond in the months leading up to our wedding, offering advice on vendors and tips on what we should be thinking through. In the weeks leading up to the big day, she became even more involved, creating a foolproof timeline and coordinating with our vendors. Cinda began to shine even more on the day of our rehearsal. She corralled our family and helped us practice for the big day. It truly would have been chaos without her (we had four three-year old wedding attendants). THEN! On the wedding day, Cinda just made everything feel easy for us so that we could really focus on enjoying the day and our guests. She made sure our vendors had everything they needed, kept the day on schedule, dealt with little snafus while always keeping on a big, big smile. Cinda just has the best demeanor for this job; although she is always gentle and kind, she also keeps things on track and directs people when needed. We truly can't imagine our wedding without Cinda. Forever grateful! [Photo by Jen Fariello]
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Michelle Sent on 10/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
this is a bit of a unique review as I didn't end up using White Birch as my planner... they turned out to be outside of my budget (i just have a really small budget) but i feel compelled to leave a review because Cinda took the time to chat with me for almost an hour and give me advice around vendors i was considering, things to think about and so much more. she didn't have to do this as we determined pretty early on that it wasn't going to be a fit for my budget but she clearly knows what she's talking about and I would recommend folks to give her a shout if you're considering her services!!!
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Terri Sent on 07/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I was one of those brides who thought I could do it all myself ... thank goodness I came to my senses and realized that wasn't true! While a wedding planner is definitely an extra expense, it is worth every penny. You spend so much money on everything else, this is a very small amount to actually get to enjoy the day you have planned for! Cinda was amazing throughout the whole process. She knows everything about Charlottesville, which was a huge plus planning from out of town. When I would tell other vendors that I was using her they would all say "Oh good --- your wedding is going to go so smooth!!" She is very responsive, especially right before the wedding when you need it the most. But mostly she is calm and genuinely kind - which is exactly what you need on your wedding day.
When I walked into my venue on my wedding day, I was amazed at the work she and her assistant had done. It was basically like walking into my pinterest page (in the best way possible). The care they took into setting up every detail was amazing. If anything went wrong, I never knew it. Because of her, we spent the day relaxing with our parents and bridal party, dancing to every song and really enjoying our guests ... rather than setting up escort cards, lighting candles and trying to figure out when to do the toasts! Everyone tells you that your wedding flies by ... and it does, but with Cinda - you get to enjoy those precious moments just a little bit more. I highly recommend her.
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User1918089 Sent on 11/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cinda is the absolute best! She helped us plan our wedding over the course of a year, and we truly feel like we have made a lifelong friend! Not only is she a knowledgeable event planner, but she also knows the Charlottesville market inside and out, so she can give you tips on vendors and usually has a working relationship with the Charlottesville-area vendors you end up choosing. We found this to be extremely important as we are not from Charlottesville. Cinda is also very crafty and is excellent at sewing - she made beautiful table runners for our Rehearsal Dinner from scratch! Completely and wholeheartedly recommend White Birch Events for your wedding!
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Blake Sent on 09/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cinda was the day-of coordinator for our wedding on Labor Day weekend 2014. From the very beginning, Cinda was genuinely invested in making our wedding special. She brought up several details that we had not considered and that brought a unique touch to the wedding and reception. She was organized and this made for everything to be effortless and perfectly seamless. Because of her work, we were able to focus on getting married and not all of the endless details that we had spent months planning.
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Caroline Sent on 07/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
As our event planner, Cinda was indispensable. She put out fires for us figuratively and literally. Not only did she help my parents plan a surprise fireworks display for our wedding day, she also handled the small fire that started after the fireworks were over and we were busy dancing the night away. During wedding planning, Cinda was there every step of the way to provide guidance and support when we needed it. Her advice was always practical and never pushy. Her professional yet light-hearted demeanor put my mom, husband and me at ease and made our wedding day flawless.
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Louise Sent on 07/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had the pleasure of working with Cinda Hoege and White Birch Events to make my son's rehearsal dinner at Montalto an exceptional evening that none of our guests will soon forget. Cinda started helping me about four months before that magical night. She was so informative, knowing what's available in Charlottesville and helping us to stay on track with our budget. She has a wonderful personality and was always available to answer any questions we might have. She helped me with the rental selections and alternate plans for the weather to put our minds at ease. Cinda is so organized and had the whole night planned down to the minute. She orchestrated the plan for all the vendors getting up to Montalto and setting up the venue which is no easy task. Two days before the event she met us at Michael's to pick up frames, votives and extra vases for the cocktail tables. She also put together a wonderful framed seating assignment chart for us. She spent all day, overseeing the set-up, flowers, caterers, photographers etc for our 6 PM start time and finally left 2 hours after our guests and after all had been cleaned up. Cinda also worked with the AV person to set up a slide show and video that we were playing that night before the toasts. The entire evening ran so smoothly and my husband and I could totally relax and enjoy the party. Cinda was amazing and we could not have done the party without her. She became a good friend of ours as well and we even found that she follows and supports the UVA baseball team which my son had played on many years ago. We highly recommend Cinda and White Birch Events to organize and help with your wedding, rehearsal dinner or any other important event.
Cordially,
Louise & Steve Sweet
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Sarah Sent on 04/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cinda and I were colleagues in the Office of Special Events at Monticello, where I noted her sophisticated taste, attention to detail and unparalleled work ethic almost immediately. I could always count on Cinda to plan and execute any event to a tee, and she helped me out of a few planner mishaps of my own making on more than one occasion!

I was thrilled when Cinda told me that she would be leaving Monticello to launch her own event panning company. My fiancé Brennan and I had become newly engaged and I couldn't imagine more perfect timing. We immediately asked Cinda if she would be willing to take us on as her first clients, and she graciously agreed.

Planning the wedding of an event planner could have been a sticky situation, but Cinda was amazing throughout the entire planning process. Brennan and I both felt that she went above and beyond to figure out exactly what we wanted, and then made sure to stick to our vision each step of the way.

Even when the unexpected attempted to thwart our big day dreams (including a heat wave of 112 degrees and a hospitalized bridesmaid), Cinda's innovation and grace under pressure easily resolved each problem.

I personally and professionally recommend Cinda and White Birch Events to every bride I meet!
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