18 Best Washington DC Wedding Planners

A. Dominick Events is an event planner in D.C. that has more than 10 years of experience in coordinating weddings and corporate functions. The company handles all aspects of wedding planning and management, and its services include month-of execution. The company accepts bookings for destination weddings within and outside of the United States, and it takes care of out-of-state tasks like site inspections and vendor scouting.

Caroline Dutton Events is a full-service wedding planning and design boutique celebrating love of all kinds in Washington, DC and beyond. The company offers a full planning and design package, partial planning as well as select month-of/wedding day management collections. Caroline Dutton Events is also available for destination weddings outside of the United States.

Catering by Uptown is an event catering service in Beltsville that has more than 30 years of experience in handling weddings across Maryland, Washington, and Virginia. The company has managed ceremonies and receptions in locations like the Chesapeake Bay waterfront, the iconic Flag House, the Chesapeake Charm yacht, the historic Black-Eyed Susan paddleboat, and Walters Art Museum. Clients can visit the website to set up a free consultation.

Charming Grace Events is a wedding planning boutique in Annapolis that serves clients in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. The company has experience in handling ceremonies and receptions of any size, from an intimate celebration to a grand event. The full-service planning package typically requires $4000, and its services include venue selection, hiring and management of all wedding vendors, creating a timeline, and overall direction of the entire planning process.

Elizabeth Duncan is an event planning and design studio in D.C. that offers comprehensive wedding design and coordination services. The company handles destination weddings in the United States and abroad, and it has organized elaborate events in Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The company has an out-of-state office in Lexington, Kentucky.

Glow Weddings & Events is a full-service event planning company in Germantown that has a considerable experience in organizing ceremonies according to Jewish, Catholic, and other religious traditions. The company opened in 2009, and it has styled and directed weddings in rustic farms, historical landmarks, park lands, posh hotels, and beaches. Initial consultations are free, and clients with confirmed bookings are entitled to unlimited e-mail or text correspondence with their Glow coordinator.

Karson Butler Events is a wedding design studio in D.C. that is managed by twin sisters. The studio helps clients in all aspects of the wedding ceremony and reception, and its services include budget development, venue selection, and vendor coordination. Karson Butler supports all unions, especially LGBT nuptials, and its packages range from full to limited supervision. The company has another office in San Luis Obispo, California, and its event planning team is available for international travel.

Kelly Cannon Events is a wedding planner in Annandale that services clients in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. The company offers full or partial planning, wedding weekend supervision, and coordination services. Kelley Cannon also handles destination weddings, and its design team is available for travel worldwide.

LIG is an event planning company in D.C. that has an out-of-state office in New York. Some of the company's wedding services are vendor coordination, print material development and production, and creative direction. LIG also handles post-wedding activities, such as reconciling the budget and resolving all wedding-related issues. The company is available for destination weddings within and outside of the United States.

Main Event is a catering company in Arlington that serves clients in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland venues. The company transforms spaces like gardens, open-air rooftops, and warehouses into perfect wedding settings, and it can handle bookings for large gatherings. Main Event also provides bridal florals, photography, musical entertainment, transportation, and designer lighting. The company is environment-conscious, and it gives away compost and used oil for free.

Perfect Planning Events is a wedding planning and design firm in Washington that is a consistent recipient of the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards. A bride thanks the company for going the extra mile, by sending her a lady-in-waiting to “[get] us food, coffee, mimosas, and anything else we needed day-of.” Perfect Planning also runs a mentoring and coaching program for individuals who wish to start their own wedding planning business.

Rex & Regina is an event management firm in D.C. that handles weddings and other milestone celebrations. The company has experience in directing nuptials that involve religious traditions, such as Hindu rituals, Jewish rites, and Catholic masses. Rex & Regina has been listed as a preferred wedding planner of Washingtonian magazine, and it works with clients within and outside of the metro.

Risa James is an event planner in D.C. that offers wedding design and coordination services. The company helps clients with tasks like day-of timeline preparation, vendor supervision, and venue walk-throughs. The wedding packages start at $800, and these come with unlimited e-mail or phone consultations between the booking confirmation and the event proper. A client writes about Risa James' efficiency, saying that the company “eased my stress and allowed me to enjoy every moment of my big day!”

Simply Breathe is a wedding planner in D.C. that styles and supervises weddings. The company offers full-service and limited coordination packages, and à la carte options like social media set-up and coverage. The full-service package costs around $6,000, and its components include theme creation, vendor contract reviews, etiquette guidance, and event direction. Clients can fill out the online contact form to request a complimentary consultation.

Taylor + Hov is an event planner in Washington that has more than 10 years of experience in organizing weddings and other gatherings. The company's wedding management services include ceremony and reception direction, and vendor coordination. The company also takes care of the florals, favors, and the scheduling of related activities like photo shoots. Taylor + Hov is a 2014 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards recipient and The Knot Best of Weddings pick.

Troyal is an event planner in Washington that specializes in creating unconventional weddings and other celebrations. The company walks clients through the planning and design stages, and it assists them with tasks like budget creation, payment scheduling, and hotel bookings. The company also handles month-of and day-of arrangements, and it oversees post-event activities like the return of rental items and the consolidation of gifts. Troyal is a recipient of the 2016 WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award.

Working Brides is a wedding planner in Germantown that specializes in the design and direction of Indian weddings and the series of colorful South Asian events associated with these ceremonies. The company also offers its services in traditional wedding planning and management. Working Brides primarily caters to clients in Washington and the surrounding areas, but it can handle destination weddings for couples who want to get married in other parts of the world. Initial consultations are free.