Creating Stand-Out Celebrations
Wedding Planning & Design Services
The details are what makes a wedding day.
An expertly-installed reception tent that highlights your dad’s award-winning rose bushes. A craft cocktail menu cleverly named after your fur babies. An explosion of confetti cannons going off precisely at midnight.
And if there’s one thing Bellwether Events does best, it’s details. We’re logistical mavens, after all, with a nearly 20-year reputation for producing seamlessly executed events.
“I knew the day-of that I could let it all go, relax, and enjoy with Janice at the helm. I trusted her 100% to ensure that my day was flawless, and it most certainly was. Putting your big day in Janice’s hands is one of the smartest decisions you’ll make.”
– KAREMA
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Just like pairing a classic plaid with a bold floral print, our wedding planning services are designed to mix and match.
Planning
We’ve got your logistics on lock.
Starting at $7000
What’s Included:
Budget Planning and management
Planning Schedule
Venue search and procurement
Vendor Team assembly and management
Four in-person planning meetings
direction of hotel room blocks
direction of transportation
Design
We’ll make your day drop-dead gorgeous.
Starting at $6000
What’s Included:
Design and Décor planning
Floral, lighting, and rental coordination
Tabletop design and procurement
Stationery Consulting
etiquette AND Protocol Consulting
Hospitality Consulting
ADD-ON: RSVP Tracking
Management
We’ll bring your wedding day vision to life.
Starting at $5000
What’s Included:
ALL DAY WEDDING COVERAGE
ceremony rehearsal direction
timeline creation
floor plan assistance
vendor coordination
Contract review
PERSONAL ITEM SET UP AND BREAKDOWN
The Planning Process
1. Reach Out
You’re dreaming of a colorful, classy D.C. wedding and think Bellwether Events might be the right choice for you. We’re flattered! You can start the process by reaching out. We’ll send you a proposal and schedule a consultation call so you can get all of your questions answered. You’ll sign our contract and make your first payment to officially book us.
2. Let’s Plan
This step in the process varies depending on which services you booked. If you’ve hired us for two or three, we’ll begin working together right away. If you booked Management, you can email us anytime, and our work will begin three months before your wedding.
3. It’s Wedding Day!
We’ll be the first ones to arrive (well, the first ones after the beauty team), the last ones to leave, and the people with all the answers. Don’t expect to have questions, though — we’ll take care of everything for you so that you can enjoy your day.
“Planning an at-home wedding involves so many logistics and part of what drew me to Janice is her experience in that area. She knew all the little things to pay attention to and was a guiding light.”
– LIZ
We Know You’re Wondering…
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Our wedding planning services — Planning, Design, and Management — are designed in a mix-and-match style so that you get exactly what you need. Planning is for those who need help with logistics, organization, and details. Design is for couples who want help making their day gorgeous. Management is our “day of” wedding coordination service, where we execute your plans and designs.
If you’d like a comprehensive wedding planning experience, we recommend booking us for all three services. If you’d like partial wedding planning help, book us for just two services. Or if you simply want to enjoy your wedding day like you are a guest, book us for our Management service standalone.
Still feeling lost? Reach out — we’d love to help!
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT MANAGEMENT?
This blog post breaks down everything you need to know about our Management service.
WHAT AREAS DO YOU SERVE?
Bellwether Events serves the greater Washington D.C. area. Our portfolio includes weddings across Northern Virginia (hello Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Great Falls, Leesburg, and all of Loudoun County!) and Maryland (we’re looking at you Bethesda, Potomac, and the rest of Montgomery County). We have also worked in Edinburgh, Scotland, Napa, California, a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, and a summer camp in West Virginia. We have passports and love to travel.
WHAT KIND OF COUPLES DO YOU SERVE?
Bellwether Events is a values-based business, and what we value above all else is working with good people. Our clients include people from all ethnicities, religions, genders, sexualities, abilities, and ages, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. If you’re looking for an accepting, affirming team to plan your wedding, you’re safe with us.
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It doesn’t matter how many weddings they’ve had at Decatur House, DAR Constitution Hall, or Meridian House — with our help, yours will be completely unique. Completely you.
