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At White Dress Black Tie, we strive to take the stress off you and your family as you are preparing for one of the most important days of your life. Owner, Veronica Reilly, has over 14 years in the wedding industry and graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Hospitality, specifically Wedding and Events Management. In 2018, she launched the business and has never looked back. Since then, White Dress Black Tie has assisted, planned, and executed over 750 weddings. Backed by a full team of over 10 planners to take care of our your wedding needs, we are ready to help you plan, coordinate, and assist on your big day! We truly believe, our reputation walks down the aisle with you!

Our main services include:

  • Day-of Coordination
  • Partial Planning
  • Full Service

Additional Information

  • Full-Time Planners
  • A team of assistants
  • The business is both licensed and insured
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Cultural
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of White Dress Black Tie LLC

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WDBT is widely praised as organized, responsive, and professional throughout planning. Their coordinators manage vendors, craft detailed timelines, and calmly solve day-of issues so events run smoothly. Couples say the team made their weddings stress-free and highly recommend their services.

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WDBT is widely praised as organized, responsive, and professional throughout planning. Their coordinators manage vendors, craft detailed timelines, and calmly solve day-of issues so events run smoothly. Couples say the team made their weddings stress-free and highly recommend their services.

Laura
Laura Sent on 06/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Calm, Organized, and Simply Outstanding

If I could give Jina and White Dress Black Tie more than five stars, I would.
This was the fourth wedding our family has planned, and I can honestly say that Jina was the best wedding coordinator we have ever worked with.

From the very beginning, she was responsive, organized, professional, and incredibly easy to communicate with. No question was too small, and she consistently made us feel supported throughout the planning process. As the mother of the groom, I appreciated how quickly she responded to emails and how willing she was to help navigate the countless details that come with planning a wedding.

What impressed me most was how she handled challenges on the wedding day. When unexpected weather created complications during cocktail hour, Jina immediately stepped in to help. She remained calm, solution-oriented, and focused on making the best possible experience for the bride, groom, and guests. While others were reacting to changing circumstances, Jina was actively helping find solutions and keeping things moving forward.

Throughout the entire day, she was professional, reassuring, and completely in control. Knowing she was there allowed our family to focus on celebrating rather than worrying about logistics.

A great coordinator often works behind the scenes, and guests may never realize how much they are doing. I can assure you that Jina was instrumental in keeping the day running smoothly.

If you are looking for a wedding coordinator who is organized, responsive, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in the success of your event, I highly recommend Jina and White Dress Black Tie. She was one of the best vendor decisions we made for the entire wedding.
Mary
Mary Sent on 04/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love you Hannah!

Hannah was our “day of coordinator” but she really went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure our day was perfect leading up to the big day and on the day of. She is absolutely fantastic. We are so grateful to her for her professionalism, responsiveness, and resourcefulness. Thank you SO MUCH!
Annie
Annie Sent on 04/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Sonia wdbt

Sonia was great to work with and really on top of everything from start to finish! She kept me informed throughout the whole process, and she’s a great listener who actually takes what you want and makes sure it gets done.

On the wedding day, she executed everything smoothly and stayed one step ahead the entire time. I did not have to worry about anything because she was already handling it. Everything flowed the way it was supposed to, and that made a big difference.

She’s easy to work with, understanding, and genuinely wants to help the bride. I am really grateful we had her as our coordinator and would definitely recommend her. Thank you Sonia!!!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We had an incredible experience with White Dress Black Tie, and Darcey was the planner we worked with. I absolutely loved her. We got married at Birkby House in January 2026, and from start to finish, she executed every detail of our vision flawlessly and made the entire day feel effortless because of her.

She answered every question and always made herself available, no matter the time of day. I never once had to worry about a thing because she was always one step ahead.

She worked seamlessly with the Birkby House team, and together they ran like a well-oiled machine. Everything flowed perfectly and the entire day felt smooth and stress-free because of her.

Darcey was not only incredibly organized and detail-oriented, but also so wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. We are so grateful for her and truly could not have imagined our day without her. If you are working with White Dress Black Tie, you are in the best hands.
DesignsbyBritt
Designsbybritt Sent on 01/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great planning team

Highly recommend the planning services of Black Tie and Laura Farmer. I am a professional photographer for over 20 years experience in the event space all along the eastern seaboard and when I tell you the organization and direction is top notch I know precisely what I am talking about. There is no better experience for a wedding vendor than a really professional and experienced planner.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Peace of mind for a Type A bride

I have dreamed of my wedding ever since I was a little girl and have always wanted things to be a certain way and some may say I was overly particular on the detials. Darcey Generazio was an amazing planner because she let me take control in the early stages and was there to support me when I asked for opinions or advice, but then stepped in and ran our wedding day like a true pro.

The best part about having her as a planner was on wedding day and her completely understanding my vision. She knew I wanted to control things, but also knew that wasn't possible with the million things happening behind the scenes as we got ready for the big day. She took every detail into heart and completely ran the day. She made sure all the vendors were organized, pushed back on our venue for trying to call a rain plan too early and just overall allowed my husband and I to focus on each other and our guests the entire day. I had multiple people come up to me after the event saying how attentive and perfect Darcey was and how she ran the whole day beautifully. We couldn't have asked for a better day and she was the perfect mix of both hands on and hands off we were looking for! She also cherished our dog Finn on the day and helped make the Diet Coke bar of my dreams. Thank you Darcey
Carleigh
Carleigh Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Yes, you need a planner and you need Kristen!

If you’re wondering whether you need a wedding planner, the answer is yes. And you need Kristen!

I planned my wedding in less than three months, and she is the reason it came together the way it did. There were so many moments when I felt overwhelmed or behind, and every single time, she was the one who grounded me. She kept me on track when I started to spiral, stayed calm when I wasn’t, and always seemed to think three steps ahead of anything I could have imagined.

She took on things I didn’t even know needed to be done, and caught details I never would have thought about. Because of her, the final stretch didn’t feel like a chaotic sprint. It felt organized, supported, and surprisingly manageable.

The part that meant the most was the wedding day itself. She took care of everything. I didn’t feel stressed for even a second. I actually got to be fully present and enjoy every moment because she was quietly handling every detail before I even noticed it. She intentionally checked on me throughout the day and brought a calming, reassuring energy that made it impossible to feel stressed. Even at 8:30pm, when anyone else would have been done, she came over and asked, “What do you need?” I half-joked that I wanted a full plate of food, and minutes later it was in my hands.

That moment summed up who she is: thoughtful, attentive, and always willing to go above and beyond without being asked.

This wedding would not have happened without Kristen. Truly. She made it possible, she made it beautiful, and she made it the happiest day of my life. If you want someone who will show up for you 100%, you want her. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made.
Kirstie
Kirstie Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the Business

When I tell you my wedding day could not have happened without Darcey from WDBT, I mean it. She truly is the best in the business. It was so nice to not have to worry about literally anything on the most important day of my life, Darcey handled it all. From the beginning, she gave us recommendations of vendors, helped with contracts and made sure she understood every small part of our day. On the day of I didn't worry about a single thing because Darcey took care of it. She pivoted when needed for the timeline and everything went off without a hitch. Choosing White Dress Black Tie for our day of coordination was the best choice we made.
J
Josh Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

WDBT is great to work with!

Wow! We cannot recommend WDBT enough. We worked with Sonia for our wedding and she is incredible. Throughout the wedding planning process, she was attentive, responsive, and organized. She listened to and executed our own ideas and she gave great feedback and advice when we asked for it. On the day of, our wedding was everything we could've imagined and more! Everything was so seamless and we stayed right on schedule thanks to her. Sonia is truly talented and we highly recommend working with her and WDBT as she took all the thinking away from us on the day of.
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 10/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVED Sarah!!!!

We cannot say enough good things about our wedding planner, Sarah! From the very beginning, she was organized, attentive, and truly cared about making our day perfect. She took care of everything, allowing us to just relax and enjoy the process—and most importantly, the big day itself.

What really stood out was how she made us feel so important, like we were her only clients. Every detail was handled with such care and thoughtfulness. Thanks to her, our wedding day was completely stress-free, smooth, and absolutely beautiful.

If you're looking for someone who is not only professional and capable but also kind, supportive, and genuinely passionate about what they do—look no further. We are so grateful to her for making our day unforgettable!
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Awards

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