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XO Events is a wedding planning company based in Chattanooga, TN. Carol Ann and her team of event professionals are devoted to providing clients with a personalized experience, turning wedding visions into unforgettable realities. With a detail-oriented approach, XO Events's expertise ensures your once-in-a-lifetime occasion will be everything you hoped for and more.

Meet Our Founder:
Hi, I'm Carol Ann. Founder and Head Planner at XO Events. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a wedding planner after attending wedding after wedding with my family. The Wedding Planner movie with Jennifer Lopez? You guessed right - that was my favorite movie growing up. Shortly after moving to Chattanooga in 2013, I was approached by a friend to join her wedding company. I worked there as co-owner for 5 years, making countless bride and groom wedding dreams become a reality. And then finally, in 2019, I made my dream come true and launched my own wedding company, XO Events. For me, the best part is seeing the creation of a couple's vision come to life on their wedding day. I get to be a part of one of the couple's best days of the their life, making sure it is the most perfect day.

Our Packages:
Ceremony Package, Mini Day-Of Package, Full Day-Of Package, Wedding Planner Package. Message us for details and pricing. Customizing a package is also available.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

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
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of XO Events and Design

Cassie
Cassie Sent on 08/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved carol ann!

My cake vendor explained it best that "The coordinator/planner is the best wedding investment, even before the cake." and I fully support that theory. As if planning a wedding isn't stressful enough, Carol Ann helped coordinate my wedding through COVID. She listened to my issues, gave me advice, checked in with me before the big day, and was with me throughout the whole process. She kept my head on straight when I thought the event was falling apart, and for her I will ALWAYS be thankful. I highly recommend Carol Ann for any of your wedding needs!!!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 11/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing

Carol Ann honestly made my day run so smooth! She was always making sure I didn't need anything, and If something went wrong I did not know about! She took care of everything day of! She eased all of my fears in planning. She is sweetheart and I would recommend her to anyone. I cannot say enough good things about her! My maid of honor also had nothing but praise for her.
Anastacia
Anastacia Sent on 06/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

Carol Ann and VK went above and beyond. They were so sweet and they were always a step ahead when it came to our needs. Even our guests were raving about what a great job they did and how smoothly everything went! Each meeting with them was amazing, their timeline made us feel super comfortable and confident in how the day would go, and with their help everything came together perfectly. 10/10 would recommend!
Marcy
Marcy Sent on 09/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Day of Coordinator

Getting a day of coordinator was the best thing I could have done! Carol Ann was so helpful and thought of things that would have never crossed my mind! My hair and make up person cancelled on me 33 days out and she was quick to send me suggestions and help me find someone! Knowing that I had someone the day of my wedding to be the main point of contact for vendors was such a huge relief to me!
Cayce
Cayce Sent on 07/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

She is wonderful !!

We can’t say enough about Carol Ann! Our large wedding was completely altered by COVID-19 and last minute became an intimate event on my husband’s family property. Carol Ann thought of everything, and made us feel so calm the day of. My husband and I have said many times since.. we don’t know what we would have done without her!
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Alison Sent on 07/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Carol ann is the greatest.

Carol Ann is the greatest! She was our day of coordinator and I know something would have not gone as planned if we didn’t have her. She was SUPER helpful and always right there to keep everyone on the right track! She truly puts her all into your wedding! I know she took a lot of stress off of my mom in the weeks leading up to the wedding! I will always say that she was the best investment of the wedding!
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Roni Sent on 06/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best coordinator!

Carol Ann was my day of coordinator for my wedding & she was the absolute best! During our first consultation I knew she would be perfect for our big day! She was upfront with me that she would have to coordinate a wedding on the day of our wedding rehearsal & made sure she could do both & that I was comfortable choosing her knowing this. We scheduled my rehearsal early before she was scheduled to be at her client’s wedding so all was well! She was so sweet & very flexible and listened to all of my concerns. I could tell she would truly do whatever it takes to make my day go exactly how I planned. She was very organized & had a timeline for every moment of our big day. She communicated with the DJ, our photographer & our venue coordinator to make sure the timeline worked for them as well. She was very fast when responding to emails or texts & always answered when I called! My wedding day was perfect thanks to her!
Aimee
Aimee Sent on 03/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Coordinator Ever!!

If you're looking for a coordinator who will always be in your corner and will go the extra mile, then look no further! Carol Ann is the perfect wedding coordinator. From start to finish I never once doubted that she wouldn't follow through. She was always there for me literally any time I needed her. COVID-19 hit a week before my wedding and she did everything she could to limit my stress. We went from a guest count of 100+ to 23, had a venue change, last minute hair stylist change, and frustrations with the caterer. Carol Ann was there supporting me the whole time. She was more than helpful and I really can't thank her enough! I honestly don't think I could have done it without her.
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Carrleigh Sent on 03/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing to work with!

Carol Ann is truly amazing to work with! She worked so hard to make sure she knew exactly how I had my wedding day envisioned. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that needs a wedding coordinator. She has multiple package options available to meet your need and budget and is very affordable! She made my wedding day run completely smooth and I didn't have to worry about one thing. My favorite thing about her is that during the reception, she handled the whole flow of the night and made sure I was present where I needed to be. She has such a sweet spirit about her and I loved that she didn't "boss" me around like I have heard other coordinators can do. Cannot say enough positive things about her and her business!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 02/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Carol Ann is the best to work with!!

Carol Ann was incredibly helpful, professional, thoughtful, and fun to work with! She is very respectful of the bride's vision and plan, but offers the perfect amount of recommendations and guidance. During the wedding, she was attentive and supportive, and I knew everything was taken care of! Can't recommend her enough.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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