Honey & Lavender Events Reviews
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Darin Sent on 04/28/2026Incredible job- more then expected!
Christina and her team managed my daughter’s wedding in Old Town Alexandria. Bad weather was not an issue as Christina (Christinith as we joked from the movie- “The Other Guys”)
Christina was on top of everything and was there to answer any questions and there the whole night!
I cannot recommend her enough. Her personality was exceptional and not one person had anything bad to say about what her and her team did!!
When all was said and done- Christina was the GOAT!!!
Great job!!
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Sarah Sent on 04/13/2026Best Day Ever!!
Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives, and it went off without a hitch because of H&L. Christina took care of our every question, supported us as we navigated the final weeks leading up to the wedding, and handled the day of with such care, joy, and genuine enthusiasm. H&L ensured that our vision and every wish came true, from organizing vendors and family, discussing every detail (big and small), and helping my wife pull off the surprise of the century with a surprise performance from a local drag queen. The day felt like us from beginning to end, and H&L made sure that it happened. We could not recommend them more. Christina, Leyla, and Maya, you are amazing! -
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Sarah Sent on 01/31/2026The Incredible Christina Sin: Honey and Lavender Events
From the moment we booked our wedding planning with Honey and Lavendar, we knew we made the right call. Knowledgeable, responsive, orgnaized, warm, and gracious, we cannot reccomend them enough. Christina Sin, in particular, is siply the best of the best. Christina made us feel relaxed througbout the entire process and no decision or question was too big or too small for her to handle. Our wedding was a dream and we sinmply couldn't not have done it without H&L. -
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Antonio Sent on 12/01/2025Wedding Coordination Review
Our experience working with the Honey and Lavender Team was a dream. We used their day-of coordination services plan, and it was exactly what we needed. During our initial call with the owner, Maya, she answered all of our questions and recommended which of their packages would work best for our needs. We had already coordinated/reached out to many vendor teams, so we were looking for someone to put it all together toward the end of the planning process and help us coordinate the timeline on the day of. About a month before our wedding, our planner Olivia reached out to us and scheduled a meeting to touch base. We also sent over all of our vendor contacts and contracts. Olivia then reached out to everyone and created a very thorough and detailed timeline for the rehearsal and wedding day. We met with her–virtually and in person– several times over the month to coordinate details, and she frequently sent us action items so that we could ensure every detail was accounted for. During the rehearsal and wedding, Olivia led the charge, organizing and instructing our wedding parties on where to stand and go, communicating with the venue and vendors to ensure everything was running on time, and keeping track of any decorations that needed to be moved throughout the venue. Olivia was flexible with our special requests, such as arranging chairs from the ceremony in a specific setup so that we could play some games during the cocktail hour, and made sure me and my guests felt comfortable, such as making sure the two of us always had a drink in hand and holding on to my mom’s glasses during the ceremony so that she would not lose them. Olivia was quick to fix any problems– the first thing she said to us when we arrived at the venue for the rehearsal was, “the tent is not supposed to be there but I already contacted the company and they are coming to move it over in a few hours!” Olivia was easily reached and quickly responded to any question or request we had. Everything on the wedding day went extremely smoothly, and we were able to relax and enjoy our special day, and we believe that this is hugely due to Olivia’s planning and coordination. Many of our bridal party and family even commented on how helpful and great Olivia was! We highly recommend working with the Honey and Lavender team! -
Carina Sent on 11/05/2025
Christina is a thoughtful, cheerful planner with a fantastic work ethic
As the host venue at Signal House, we were impressed by Christina’s grace under pressure. With a high-expectation client and several asks beyond venue parameters, she remained solutions-focused, aligned the plan to our policies, and collaborated seamlessly with our staff and vendors. Her professionalism preserved the guest experience and produced a stunning event. She’s an absolute delight to work with and we’d welcome her back anytime. -
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Aurora Sent on 10/26/2025
H&L Made Our Wedding Unforgettable and So Much Fun!
By far the best decision for our wedding was hiring Honey and Lavender as our full-service planner! Jules Petsche was with us from 9 months out from our wedding - helping us understand the timeline of booking vendors, building a mood board that perfectly encapsulated our vision, coordinating all vendor quotes and communication, and answering all of our questions fully and with such positivity.
The value of a full planner became particularly apparent on our wedding day. Jules had such strong knowledge of our vision, the ceremony and reception venue, and relationships with each of our vendors that had been built over months planning - all of which led to an incredibly smooth day.
The morning of the wedding during the getting ready portion, I felt some nervous anticipation, and Jules was such a calming presence to me. She helped me get a moment to myself amidst the getting ready commotion and it was incredibly helpful. She was incredibly kind and positive to all of our wedding guests and added to the fun joyful energy of the day.
I had a vision for our wedding of a classy but warm and fun garden party - and did Jules and our vendors deliver! One of my favorite moments was walking into our reception, entering the tent and seeing our beautiful floral centerpieces, linens, candles and string lights, and the incredibly happy faces of all of our guests. The biggest thing we heard from our guests was how fun our wedding was - H&L helped us craft an environment that allowed our guests to sit back and let loose.
H&L has so many tools and resources that allow you to structure your planning and was a gigantic help to my husband and me - both of us detail-oriented checklist types. Jules crafted an incredibly thoughtful timeline that allowed for all the important moments I wanted from my wedding day - first looks with dad, brother, bridesmaids, special private vows with my husband at the Bishop Garden, and lots of time to enjoy dancing with my loved ones. Our wedding was truly the best day of my life and I would not change one thing.
Our wedding would absolutely not have been the same event without H&L and Jules. We couldn’t be any happier with how it came together - it was a dream come true and exactly how we visualized. Do yourself a favor and book H&L and Jules! -
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Elena Sent on 09/28/2025Incredible support before and on our big day!
Maya, Jules, Olivia, and the entire team at Honey & Lavender are incredible! Jules was integral when we unexpectedly had to pivot to a new reception venue, and she ensured that each of our vendors knew exactly where they needed to be and when on a high profile DC day. Thanks to their hard work and support, every moment of our wedding day felt seamless, magical, and truly joyful.
The team at Honey & Lavender gave us the greatest gift—an unforgettable wedding day, where we could savor every moment without a single worry! -
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Emily Sent on 09/24/2025Wedding for about 100 people with a tight budget
Christina Sin immediately understood how small our budget was and was thoughtful on helping us choose vendors that fit our bottom line. She and the team was incredibly responsive and attentive to our asks and wants. Everything we asked for, we got and every asked did not feel like we were putting them out. -
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Isabel Sent on 08/17/2025Amazing Experience
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner! She was so friendly, communicative, and easy to work with. we felt completely comfortable and stress-free throughout the whole process. She managed everything calmly and professionally from beginning to end, while still being fun and approachable. We didn’t have to worry about a thing on our big day. Thanks Cristina! -
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Christina Sent on 07/31/2025Maya's Honey & Lavender
Maya and her team are top notch and the best in the business! She was worth every penny we spent to make our special day a success. Maya herself only does a few events per year, and we were honored to have her plan ours. Maya was more than a partner! Throughout the process, Maya felt like more than our wedding planner. She felt like our friend. What was extra special about Maya was that she adapted to our needs. She did not make us go through hoops to fit her planning style. She adjusted to our planning preferences. She even make special accommodations on timing and extra support with weekly emails. No challenge was too difficult for her – especially when we were a handful. She did everything we asked and MORE. She even went back and forth to our room during wedding weekend to grab things we forgot. She even carried my purse at one point. If you need to know any more about how awesome Maya is, ask to see her wedding day emergency kit! -
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Jess Sent on 06/30/2025Perfect in every way--made for such a memorable wedding day!
Thank you so much for helping us have such a wonderful and memorable day! You are incredible at what you do! It was an absolute delight to have Jules and Rabita share in our day!
Your attentiveness, attitude, and poise made the day everything we could have hoped for!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts; our wedding couldn’t have been as beautiful as it was without you! -
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Tessa Sent on 05/08/2025A dream come true
Maya! I honestly don’t even know where to begin—thank you SO much for everything you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. From the very beginning, you made the planning process feel so easy and fun, and I always felt like I was in the best hands.
Yesterday was more beautiful and meaningful than I could have ever imagined, and I know that’s because of your incredible eye for detail, calm energy, and all the heart you put into every part of the day. You truly brought our vision to life, and it all flowed so smoothly thanks to you.
I’m beyond grateful for all your hard work, patience, and care. You’re amazing at what you do, and it meant the world to have you by our side for such an important moment in our lives ❤️ -
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Cassandra Sent on 01/12/2025H&L truly carried me through wedding planning!
Jules Petsch knocked it out of the park with our wedding decor and planning! I hired H&L to help with coordinating and executing our wedding decor and day of decor setup. Jules listens so well and can perceive things you might like before you even get there yourself. -
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Samia Sent on 12/02/2024
Fantastic wedding planners!
I am a wedding photographer and recently worked with Honey and Lavender Events and they were truly amazing! As a vendor, they are incredible to work with! Their planning and attention to detail made the day run so smoothly, and everything looked stunning. It felt like every moment was perfectly set up for gorgeous photos, and I got some of my best work as a photographer because of them. They’re so easy to work with and truly bring a couple’s vision to life, I'll be telling all of my couples about them and I can’t wait to work with them again! -
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Paolo Sent on 11/09/2024Gem-toned tropical disco gay wedding success at the Torpedo Factory!
We had a blast working with Maya and the Honey & Lavender team and would recommend them for planning and executing a great wedding celebration! Maya and her team helped us two grooms put together a moody tropical + lively disco inspired celebration for our 120 guests at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria, VA. They did all this while coordinating with us from afar as we live in Brooklyn, NY and our venue and their team are located in the greater Washington, DC metro area.
From the start, my partner Derrick and I knew we wanted to find a wedding planner that could help us brainstorm and refine our ideas early in our planning process, help us navigate the vendor landscape around DC, and help us create a unique multicultural gay wedding experience. We started working with Maya and the H&L team well over a year before our wedding and hired her for partial planning services. Maya was collaborative and open to all the varied ideas we were bringing to the table. Immediately, she and the team put together a helpful vision doc that synthesized all of our ideas and served as the foundation for our wedding planning. When Derrick and I brought additional ideas that we sourced from Pinterest or even brought brainstorming images we made from ChatGPT, Maya further iterated on the doc and helped give us a sense of what was feasible, outlandish, budget-dependent, etc. She truly helped us with executing our vision on everything from having a wedding ceremony-in-the-round all the way to folding in elements of Filipino culture into so many part of our wedding.
Fast forward to the week-of and day-of the event, Maya and her team excelled at handling everything to do with our vendors and with logistics. Derrick and I were able to focus on spending time with our family, friends, and just us, while their team took the reins on making sure everything was coming together smoothly. As Derrick and I were finalizing the last few things during the week running up to the wedding, Maya made sure to fold us into any important updates or need-to-knows from the vendors. On the day of the wedding itself, if there was anything that went awry or not according to plan on the backend, then Derrick and I didn’t know whatsoever because from our perspective the entire wedding programming ran on time and without a hitch.
I’d like to especially call out Maya and her team’s rapid problem-solving ability! When Derrick and I learned the unfortunate news that some of our wedding place cards weren’t going to arrive on time for the day of the event, Maya was quick to surface an alternate solution using their own name tags that would make sure our guests knew where to sit and wouldn’t clash with our existing wedding decor. Shoutout to Jules especially who helped hand-write all the alternate place cards in time for the reception!
Lastly, Maya and the H&L team were adept and diligent in working with all of our vendors and making sure they all knew what to expect for the event. From the moment we signed a vendor, Maya would take the lead on handling communications and coordination and making sure that each vendor understood our vision for the wedding and also understood the quirks of executing an event at the Torpedo Factory. We always felt like each new vendor that we brought to the team was in good hands with Maya! An unintended plus that we didn’t anticipate when we hired Maya was that once we landed on the Torpedo Factory, we learned how Maya and her team was so well connected in the city of Alexandria. For example, when we were having some trouble confirming reserved parking spaces in front of the venue, Maya knew exactly who to contact in the city to make sure that the paperwork moved forward.
Bottom line: we highly recommend Maya and her team at Honey & Lavender events for bringing our vision for our wedding to life and executing it seamlessly on the day of the event!! -
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Sherri Sent on 09/20/2024H&L Made My Dream Come True
I just had my wedding on 9/15/2024, and it was truly the best day of my life! I had been working with Maya since January, and she was by my side through every decision, from choosing the venue to finalizing the seating chart details. Everyone who attended was impressed with how everything turned out, and only Maya and I truly knew how much effort went into it.
On the actual day, I cannot speak highly enough of Maya and Christina. They handled EVERYTHING, from coordinating with hotel staff and managing vendor deliveries to setting up the ceremony and reception, and even managing the guest sign-ins and gifts. My wedding day was packed because I wanted to combine Chinese traditions with a Western-style wedding. Our timeline was five pages long, running from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and guess what? We followed it flawlessly.
I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend them! -
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Xinya Sent on 09/17/2024
Maya is the BEST !
I wanted to express my great appreciation to Maya. 👍The wedding was a HUGE success, and I was very happy with how everything turned out. She did a fantastic job and made sure everything ran smoothly. We've received so much positive feedback, and we couldn’t have done it without her help. We feel very fortunate to have worked with her , and I will definitely recommend Maya to others.
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Jessica Sent on 09/17/2024Wonderful! Working with maya was easy and simple
Maya (Coordinator) of this event was very pleasant and easy to work with. We work with so many vendors and her professionalism made it streamlined from our 1st phone call to the day of execution. -
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Beth Sent on 09/14/2024Great team!
Lovely team and super easy to work with! Great responsiveness and would love to work with them again. -
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Mantas Sent on 06/20/2024Exceptional Experience with Honey & Lavender Events: Highly Recommended!
As a photographer, I've enjoyed working with various event planning teams, but my experience with Honey & Lavender Events stands out as one of the best. Their team is truly exceptional, showcasing unparalleled organization and attention to detail.
From the moment we started collaborating, it was clear that Honey & Lavender Events is dedicated to ensuring every aspect of the event runs smoothly. Their meticulous planning and efficient coordination made my job significantly more accessible, allowing me to focus on capturing the special moments without distractions.
The team was always on top of things, anticipating needs and addressing any potential issues before they even arose. Their professionalism and enthusiasm were evident throughout the process, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
If you're looking for wedding planners to make your big day stress-free and perfectly executed, I highly recommend Honey & Lavender Events. Their commitment to excellence and passion for creating memorable events are unmatched. Working with them was a joy, and I look forward to future collaborations. -
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Jamie Sent on 05/19/2024Honey & Lavender made the wedding of our dreams possible!
H&L did everything to ensure our wedding went as smooth and stress-free as possible, exactly what we wanted out of their service. My husband had absolutely nothing to worry about on the day of our wedding! As the bride, I can truly say, Christina, who was assigned to us, was my lifesaver, therapist, and friend throughout the entire process. She kept me sane during the crazy weeks leading up to our special day. She promptly responded to my emails, calls and texts. Christina handled the rehearsal and managed our family and friends respectfully and efficiently. Their team were incredibly hardworking, attentive and helpful. They worked their magic and handled any hiccups that came their way in a professional and super empathetic manner. We love the H&L team and will always recommend them to family and friends! -
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Cassie Sent on 05/09/2024Couldn’t have done it without H&L!
My husband and I booked H&L full service and it was the best decision for our wedding. Maya was with us every step of the way from engagement through the end of our wedding day - keeping us on track, answering all of our questions, handling vendors, guests, and everything else. Everything through the entire process went so smoothly because of them, we are so grateful for Maya and would absolutely recommend H&L to anyone looking for wedding planning! -
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Peter Sent on 04/30/2024Loved Honey & Lavender Events!
We couldn't speak any more highly of Honey & Lavender Events, especially our coordinator, Christina. She was very attentive and responsive throughout our process and took on so much for us both leading up to our wedding day and day of. Any questions or concerns were handled quickly and professionally and it was obvious to us that she genuinely cared about our wedding and wanted to make sure it went as well as possible. And in the end it did! Highly recommend. 11/10.
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Hannah Sent on 03/10/2024A wonderful experience!
After being referred by a friend, we chose Honey and Lavender Events to be our month-of coordinator. I love to plan and enjoyed planning our wedding, but wanted to be able to hand over the logistics of the day over to someone capable so I would be able to let loose and enjoy the day. This was the best decision. Christina was assigned to our wedding and was wonderful! She thought of every detail, made sure our rehearsal and wedding timeline ran so smoothly. Additionally, she went above and beyond helping us find a new location for our first look photos, when my dream location didn’t work out a few days before the wedding. Little did I know, the location Christina was able to secure provided the most beautiful background of portraits I could have ever imagined. Lastly, on the day of the wedding, we were introduced to Jasmine and Emily, they also went above and beyond, even using their own jackets to keep our flower girl warm. Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Honey and Lavender Events and highly recommend them for your next event. -
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Karina Sent on 01/08/2024Best planner ever!
I had a new years wedding this year with lots of moving parts. H&L made my day flow FLAWLESSLY, I was able to thoroughly enjoy my wedding day along with my guests and there were literally NO HICCUPS or fires to put out on my end at all, all day. I can't speak highly enough of H&L - my day was perfect because of Maya and Christina!!! They are INCREDIBLY organized, thorough, thoughtful planners who have an incredible eye for design and think of every corner case that might come up. If you want a perfect wedding, you go to these folks - you're doing it wrong if you go anywhere else!!!!! -
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Celia Sent on 12/01/2023Lovely Wedding Planning Team!
I had the pleasure of working with Christina from Honey and Lavender Events recently on a wedding in the heart of Washington, DC. From planning a thorough walkthrough ahead of the event in the location to the day of the event onsite, Christina and her team were gracious and helpful, keeping everything on time with schedule and making sure everyone's needs were met. She was attentive throughout and ensured the wedding was a huge success and I look forward to our next time working together!! -
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Ariana Sent on 11/28/2023All-around awesome planning team!
I photographed a wedding that Christina at Honey & Lavender produced at Iron Gate Restaurant in DC. In the lead up to the event she was very communicative and flexible, easy to flesh out a photo timeline with, and even helped location scout the venues and shared photos with me ahead of time! Working alongside her and Jasmine on the day of was a breeze. They pulled together a beautiful day, helped me move the couple from venue to venue, organized family for photos on a super tight timeline (a massive help and not something coordinators always assist with!!). More than that, she was generally super nice and funny to work with! A delight. Would love to team up again. Definitely recommend hiring and/or working with Christina if you want an easy day and happy vendor team! :) -
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Stefanie Sent on 11/22/2023Best wedding planner
Maya was a delight to work with. Wonderful communication skills and very knowledgeable about vendors, from florist to catering and photography. A calm in the storm on the day of the wedding, making sure all was going according to plan and reassuring us along the way. I would recommend Maya for your next event. She was so personable and professional at the same time -
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Christopher Sent on 11/19/2023Maya Rules
We couldn’t have picked a better wedding planner. Maya was with us every step of the way. She was always cognizant of what we were doing and how to handle the situation in the perfect way. She even went above and beyond by giving some of our guests who were left behind by the shuttle bus (that’s a whole other story) a ride to the ceremony. She has a special staff, including Jules, who helped get some last-minute rehearsal dinner things squared away. Jules also took time out of her night during cleanup, when she was no doubt exhausted, to help us find something that we thought we left behind.
The biggest thing that impressed us was that Maya always made sure that we weren’t overwhelmed and took everything she could off our plate. Her knowledge of all the venders and establishments as well as the relationships she’s built in the D.C. area make her an invaluable asset. All this included Maya setting up the design of our wedding, which was, trust me, intricate and difficult to manage and breaking it all down. She’s also the bubbliest, sweetest person. She earned all her stars and then some. We’d want her to be our planner 100 out of 100 times. -
James Sent on 11/17/2023
Worth Every Penny, a Real Professional
We had a challenging wedding, my fiancée and I were living in Chicago, but decided to hold our wedding at my Mother's farm in Southeastern Maryland. Also, my aforementioned Mother . . . strong-willed and very focused on Her vision for the wedding. So odds stacked against us, distance, away fixture, several cooks in the kitchen, and your typical groom's Mother / MIL caricature.
We need a pro to help with the logistics, the vendors, the day-of cat herding, and to act as an independent arbitrator for the various vested interests. We found Mya, Her Team, and Milk&Honey. Mya was the ringer we needed, an absolute professional, and worth every penny.
Everything came off without a hitch, would not have been a reality without the help, coordination and hand-holding of Mya and her excellent staff. Could not sing her praises louder.
If you have a complicated wedding coming up, hire Mya and her Team, you won't be disappointed. -
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Jennifer Sent on 11/15/2022Don't plan your wedding without Honey & Lavender
My husband and I are so lucky to have met the Honey & Lavender team! They walked us through the wedding planning process each step of the way, kept us on track to make sure we hit all of our deadlines, and created a beautiful, stress-free wedding day for us! They are incredibly professional, responsive, and above all else, so nice. Maya is amazing and runs a great show, and her day-of coordinators Christina and Jasmine who actually made our day happen are out of this world awesome. They took care of everything, went above and beyond, and didn't let us lift a finger - all with a smile on their face and such kindness along the way. If you're even remotely considering a wedding planner & day-of coordinator, don't hesitate and look no further!! -
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Lynne Sent on 04/20/2022Hands down, engaging H&L Events for our vow renewal was the best decision we made
My husband and I hired Honey & Lavender Events for full-service planning of our 10-year vow renewal. We eloped when we got married and this was our chance to have a wedding-like event that we had promised our family and friends to one-day hold.
Maya and her team were AMAZING! They immediately got a sense of our vision and hopes for the event, helped identify a stellar team of vendors, kept us on track in terms of tasks and budget, came up with creative ideas when we were stumped, were excellent communicators - with us and our vendor team, helped us navigate the vagaries of event planning during a pandemic, and took care of the details so we could enjoy our guests and each other.
People asked us if we were stressed in the days prior to our vow renewal and our ability to honestly respond, "No" was all due to the competence and care of Maya and her team.
I would hire them again in a heartbeat and would recommend them enthusiastically to others. -
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Alex Sent on 03/08/2022Wonderful to work with
Maya was very thoughtful and considerate. She anticipated our needs and always had a helpful suggestion, which was invaluable for two very indecisive people. She really guided us through the process and made everything so easy, and really listened to what we wanted. The wedding was lovely and reflected us as a couple. -
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Melanie Sent on 12/16/2021From Miami, Fl to The Winery at Bull Run in Virginia
Maya was THE Best investment we made for our wedding day. She is personable, pays attention to detail and took all the worry away from me, leading up to and the day of the wedding. Brides, I highly recommend her! Thank you again, Maya! -
Karina Sent on 11/18/2021
Absolutely Wonderful
We are so happy we hired Maya as our wedding coordinator. She helped us put together our wedding in 3 months!! She guided us in everything, from the venue selection to the party favors and always made sure we were happy with the options selected. Maya has an amazing network of vendors and that makes your life much easier! Maya was always ahead of the game making sure every little detail was on track and on the wedding day you can REALLY enjoy your day knowing that Maya is on charge. Maya is detailed oriented, warm, organized, and has a contagious positive attitude! Do yourself a favor and hire Maya as your wedding coordinator! -
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Kritika Sent on 11/06/2021The Absolute Best!
We couldn't have been happier with Honey and Lavender's services... Maya and Darcy are organized, responsive, kind, detail-oriented, forward-thinking, and have optimistic attitudes - Maya never failed to give us good advice for our wedding and her coordination skills were above and beyond, always making sure to check in with us even during the wedding/reception to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a cultural fusion wedding with a lot of moving parts, and they kept everything going on time and kept the stress off us and our families. Highly recommend H&L for your wedding, they made an enormous difference in ours. -
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Meg Sent on 10/25/2021Consider this your sign to book with H&L!
"Maya is worth her weight in gold and then some" - my husband on our wedding weekend.
When we got engaged in June, we knew we wanted to get married quickly and would likely encounter some hoops to jump through with supply chain complications, packed vendor schedules, and COVID restrictions, but we didn't know what was truly in store for us. Our wedding was set for October, which also limited us to about 3 months to plan by the time we met with Maya for our consultation. I am not kidding when I say she is truly a Godsend. Our families both live out of state and my husband works a very busy schedule, which left me to my own devices trying to navigate how to plan a wedding in the DC region on a timeline and as brand new residents of the area. CUE MAYA - our expert extraordinare and fantastic organizer. Maya was there for every phone call, text, email, zoom call, coffee meet-up, recommendation, etc. that crossed my mind over the few months we had to work with. She worked with us to ensure our day remained very "us" and advocated for us when I was feeling too anxious/timid to ask the scary questions (like, "Do you think our venue will let us in early? Will the HMU artist come early? Who can we get to officiate at the last minute!?") We had a small wedding with only 20 guests and Maya was a vendor turned family. Our grandparents and parents adored her, and everyone knew to "look for Maya" if they had a question. She was proactive in thinking of things we didn't even know we needed (i.e. phone tripod for Zoom) and her intern, Julia, did an amazing job setting up for our reception dinner with the vague task of, "You can just make it look pretty!" as the only directive coupled with 4 strands of garland, 2 buckets of garland, and 20+ candles given to her the day of. Maya was professional throughout while still remaining friendly and helpful even in the midst of one of the craziest wedding seasons. While we won't be getting married again any time soon, if we were, we would book with H&L Events 1000x over! We cannot recommend this team enough! -
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Airial Sent on 09/25/2021Wonderful coordinator!
I planned my wedding and for some reason thought I could coordinate and execute everything on the day of. I'm so glad I realized that I couldn't because hiring Maya as our month-of coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, I knew she would put my mind at ease. She asked questions about things that I never even thought of and confidently addressed all my concerns about the day. Once the month of the wedding hit, she immediately and diligently coordinated with all of my vendors and created a timeline for the day. She made suggestions that would help make the day run smoothly. Throughout this past year I bought a lot of decorations and Maya met with me to collect all of them, ensuring that my vision would be brought to life and it was! Everything was set up exactly how I envisioned it (I'll include some of the few pictures I've received so far) and the day went smoothly. I am confident that this could not have been done without Maya's help. All of our friends and family were raving about how great Maya was, especially those in our wedding party. I'll certainly be using Maya's planning and coordinating services for all my future events! -
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Allison Sent on 05/24/2021Honey & Lavender Saved the Day!
Less than 3 weeks before our small COVID wedding, I realized we were in way over our heads. I was overwhelmed thinking about all the details that we would not be able to manage on the actual wedding day (chair delivery, musicians, reception site set up, etc.) We found Maya through a Nextdoor post and I am so glad we did. She followed up with me immediately and I instantly felt better after talking to her. She jumped right in and contacted all my vendors and started helping put together the final details. She knows what she is doing and had great ideas/feedback. On our wedding day, my husband and I were blown away by her attention to detail. Maya and her assistant, Julia, were super helpful in setting-up the ceremony site, moving the guests along, helping with a champagne toast and went to our reception site to make sure everything looked good. She even helped rework the timeline at the last minute because my dad decided he wanted to give the toast before the designated time. Her pricing was extremely reasonable as well - my only regret is that we didn't hire her sooner. I highly recommend Maya if you need help with an event - you will not be disappointed! -
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Christopher Sent on 02/22/2021Absolutely Wonderful
I worked with Maya recently at a wedding she organized, and it was absolutely wonderful. Maya was so kind and thoughtful to work with. Highly recommend. -
Honey Sent on 01/21/2021
Amazing Experience!
Working with Maya at Honey & Lavendar was an absolute pleasure! We recently collaborated on a styled shoot for Valentine's Day and everything was so smoothly executed and handled professionally. She is a great communicator and the passion she has for her job really shines through. I would highly recommend her for your event! -
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Lindsay Sent on 10/27/2020You need Maya for your wedding!
As so many couples have had to do, my husband and I had to quickly pivot from our original wedding plans pre-covid to a micro wedding this past weekend. While we intended to keep our original wedding coordinator for the micro wedding, she had to bow out given she fell into the high- risk category for COVID. We then reached out to Maya and are so thrilled we did! She was amazing to work with, very communicative and very responsive. One of the things we asked her to do was decorate our church's alter with candles and the setup was so beautiful and elegant! She made sure everything ran on time, people knew what to do and felt comfortable at all time. She and her team truly went above and beyond and we are so glad we chose Honey & Lavender Events to coordinate our big day! -
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Victoria Sent on 08/22/2020I cannot recommend honey & lavender and maya enough!
Honey & Lavender, and specifically Maya Mahoney is an outstanding wedding planner that I cannot recommend highly enough! TL;DR HIRE HER!
Through thick and thin, Maya has not only be a dedicated professional planner to ensure we were on track, but has also become a good, trusted friend. We originally planned a wedding in New Jersey, but due to a series of issues with our vendor we made the difficult decision to switch venues and vendors and plan a wedding closer to where we live. The process of moving a wedding from New Jersey to the Washington DC area was overwhelming, chaotic, and emotionally exhausting - until we met and hired Maya to be our wedding planner. Day one on the job Maya made everything so much easier, and (dare I say it), an enjoyable process. She made sure that everything had a meticulously detailed plan without taking the fun out of the process. But beyond this, the thing I value most about Maya is her compassion, her creativity, and her commitment to our vision. In an era of social distancing, I miss our creative brainstorming over coffee and cocktails. Maya made sure that we would have the wedding that truly fit our personalities, and dedicated does not begin to describe her commitment to achieving that - whether that was planning how to bring a local DC ice cream shop or Georgian restaurant out to Virginia for our wedding, or going out herself and RUNNING our wedding 5k course to make sure it would be enjoyable for all of our guests. And when, after already replanning our wedding once, covid-19 forced us to again reschedule our wedding to 2021, I knew I had a friend in Maya who deeply cared for us, and would make sure that we didn't drop any balls in the year to come. She helped our micro-wedding over Zoom happen when we legally got married, and made sure that all of our vendors, contracts, and schedule we all set for next year.
Again, I CANNOT RECOMMEND HONEY & LAVENDER AND MAYA ENOUGH!! -
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Anh Sent on 07/22/2020Professional and personable lifetime experience
Maya was a blessing! I was one of those brides that said “I don’t need a wedding planner so I can save money”, I was wrong!!! Fortunately, Maya came into the picture before I ruined it all. Maya was my wedding planner, venue finder, event decorator, florist, communication director, negotiation manager, therapist, and most importantly, a great friend! Maya was always there when I needed help and never failed to follow through with her promises. She made sure that we stayed on schedule and meticulously prepared and update our wedding timeline. Our wedding was sooo beautiful and everyone has been complementing that it’s the prettiest wedding they have been to. Don’t even think about planning your own wedding, just call Maya and your dream wedding will become a reality. -
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