I am so happy I found Desiree and A Bride's BFF! They truly allowed me and my husband to enjoy our…read morewedding day knowing that the details and set-ups were completely handled and under control. Desiree is such a professional with so much knowledge about weddings and vendor details and protocol. She helped to organize our day and the details of the day in a way that we could never have done on our own. I literally had no worries on my wedding day (and that is a great feat since I am such a type A and hands-on person), because I had such confidence in Desiree executing our wedding vision. From my initial call with Mimi all the way through the day of coordination by Desiree and Kelly, it was a true pleasure working with this team and I am grateful I had them to guide me during the wedding planning process and day of execution. I would recommend this company three times over. If you are hesitating with the idea of hiring a day of coordinator, just DO IT. It is well worth the money (and A Bride's BFF is actually very affordable and reasonably-priced for the area). This team is so knowledgeable , professional, and experienced, and they will guide you and help you achieve your wedding day vision. Thank you Desiree, Kelly, and Mimi for everything you did for Doug and I--we appreciate you more than I can ever express in words!

Mimi was a great help in our DIY wedding decorations extravaganza! We would not have been able to…read morehave the wedding we wanted without her services. My wife spent countless hours making all the decorations for the wedding from name cards, garlands, programs, centerpieces, table cards etc pretty much everything was DIY! Mimi did a fantastic job following our vision for decorating our venue and was able to also coordinate with all the other vendors to ensure they came on time, were set up properly and received the bonus checks at the end of the night. Everything in our wedding went smoothly because of Mimi and her crew. I would say her services are a necessity for any DIY wedding because she will be able to take one less thing off your plate on the Day of your wedding!

All I can say is that my wedding would not have happened without Kathryne. I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about working with her. She is organized, professional and knew all the right questions to ask when we were planning our wedding. Whenever I had a question I went to Kathryne and she responded immediately with sage advice and good guidance. She helped me find my flower and make up vendors when the original companies backed out when we had to reschedule the wedding. If you are looking for a wedding planning extraordinaire you can't do better than to work with Kathryne and her team. Hoping I won't be getting married again (ha!) but will definitely keep her in my contact list for any future parties I want to organize (maybe an anniversary party ;-) -Chris

If you're searching for a wedding planner or are on the fence about booking one, book Carmen &…read moreEvermore Occasions! Hiring Carmen was the best choice we made in the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding can be a lot, but Carmen has great customized tools and resources to help you make incremental progress towards your overall goal and keep you organized. Carmen was great at walking me through the big decisions and small details. Her approach to wedding planning and thoughtful guidance truly helped us think through every detail, but not get overwhelmed. The week of our wedding had the typical last minute guest cancellations, but Carmen helped us navigate those bumps in the road and communicate with our vendors for the best possible outcome. Carmen and the Evermore team ensured our wishes for our day materialized and everything went smoothly. We could not have pulled off our wedding without Carmen and her staff! Their speedy setup and teardown skills transformed our venue into a personal celebration. On our wedding day Carmen was fabulous at handling our other vendors when they needed direction or assistance. It was so wonderful to be able to live in the moment and enjoy the day because Carmen and her team took care of everything. When our wedding was over I turned to my husband and said, "that was amazing, literally nothing went wrong!" In the month since our wedding I've heard nothing but great things about our day from our friends and family, all thanks to Evermore. We truly can't thank Carmen and the Evermore Occasions team enough for pulling off the best party of our lives!

I had a bad experience here while shopping around for wedding vendors. Katie refused to give me her…read moreprice points. When i gave her my budget, which was our max spend amount, she agreed, and then months later told me that it absolutely could not work for her and that I would need to come up with more money. This is hard for any bride to hear, especially 2 months before the wedding, when I thought she understood my budget constraints. I ended up going with a different florist who worked within my budget and it turned out great.

I know Katy, the owner of Le Chateau de Crystale Events on a personal level for a decade now. She…read moreis an amazing professional, a creative designer and very artistic. She will create beautiful flower arrangements beyond your expectations. She has been assisting the White House since 2016 with their many special events. Three presidents of the United States were pleased with her work--who can top that?

We ordered a wedding gown and was given the wrong shipping code and order number, nobody will…read moreanswer me and I already paid for it. My daughter is heartbroken and I have to buy another gown. So angry. Would never trust these people

Cristina is top notch for events! I am getting married away from the area, but needed her…read moreassistance with some recommendations for vendors in the area for a number of things and she provided me with a very detailed and informative response of her thoughts and reviews of local establishments in the area. She knows the DC/VA/MD area and which vendors to go to for different occasions. She not only gives you ideas, but really takes the time to write out small details and personalize her ideas to your own event. In addition she is such a great person to work with, very friendly, helpful, fun, and creative. I highly recommend her for any event planning needs - whether they be large ones in the area, or small projects.

Absolutely first rate! Lisa Greenbaum, the account exec and her crew were fantastic. They made…read moremy husband's 90th birthday party a wonderful occasion. It was a delight to work with Lisa and the staff were phenomenal. Everyone was raving about the food and service. And I could play hostess and not worry about a thing. Definitely recommend Corcoran!!!

We couldn't have been more thrilled to have Corcoran as our wedding caterer. From our very first…read moremeeting through the big day, my husband and I kept saying how grateful we were that we chose them. Corcoran handled both our catering and all of our rentals--and absolutely nailed it. The food was exceptional. We're still getting texts from guests saying it was the best wedding food they've ever had--some even said it was the best event food, period! We got compliments on everything from the starter salad to the passed hors d'oeuvres. I wasn't initially excited about the beer corn fritter, but it ended up being my favorite bite of the night. But what truly set our experience apart was working with Jordan. I honestly can't say enough positive things about her. She became like a second planner for us--offering expert guidance, always responding quickly and thoroughly, and saying yes to every single request with grace and positivity. I had so much trust in her judgment, and she never steered us wrong. One week before the wedding, in a moment of pre-wedding panic, I decided I wanted to change our napkin fold. Jordan didn't just talk me through options--she went to the showroom, set up our exact table settings, tested multiple options, photoshopped in our decor, and sent over a mini lookbook... only for me to choose the original one. That's the level of above-and-beyond care she provided. On the day of the wedding, I shared a special moment with Jordan about my grandmother, who had passed before the wedding. She held my hand, we shed a tear together, and I felt so supported and comforted by her presence. It meant the world to me. We will absolutely be recommending Corcoran--and specifically Jordan--to all of our friends getting married, as well as to colleagues planning corporate events at 101 Constitution, where we got married. If you're looking for a caterer and rental partner who will care deeply about your event and help bring your vision to life, choose Corcoran. And request Jordan!

Great place to have a wedding. Sunsets are amazing. The barn decor with houseplants and bistro…read morelights very nice Buddy had his ceremony and dinner here. Ceremony area idyllic. A little hot though Barn can get a little stuffy but stepping outside there is a nice breeze Can't beat the rustic farmhouse look though Very romantic

My wife and I were keen on finding a venue that had a vibrant nature and outdoorsy vibe. We were…read moreimmediately charmed when we first saw East Lynn Farms, and met the team behind its operation. The owners Georgia and Peter were incredibly supportive, and gave sage advice throughout our planning process. In addition, Alyson, who handles the emails for the farm, was always incredibly quick to provide responses to our questions, and was a pleasure to communicate with. We visited the venue a couple times throughout 2019 between January and our wedding this past September. It takes some imagination to picture how the grounds would look like on your wedding day, because it transforms so much with each season. However, we thought it was gorgeous and made for a terrific backdrop each time we visited regardless of the season. The farm is between an hour to an hour and a half outside of D.C. so it is a fantastic option for getting a rustic venue space that is still accessible for our friends living in the city and the families flying in to Reagan or Dulles. There is a lot of flexibility for events at East Lynn Farms, which may be a stressor for couples depending on their appetite for DIY versus a turnkey wedding option. The farm includes some decorations and a list of recommended vendors, but we were not restricted to the list as long as the vendors we chose had the appropriate license and insurance. The farm allows you to provide our own beverages for events, and we were able to save quite a bit by sourcing our drinks from Costco rather than ordering through the caterer. My wife and I were initially worried about how hot might be at the tail end of Summer, and we contemplated renting fans or A/C units for the wedding. Thankfully, Georgia advised us that the surrounding mountains provided the area with a cooler ambient temperature and a reasonable breeze that negated the need for that hefty expense. On our wedding day, the weather was perfect! Even at the peak of the afternoon it never got so hot that it was uncomfortable to wear a suit jacket, and at the end of the night it wasn't so cold that one needed a jacket. There's no limit of the amount of praise and recommendations my wife and I would give to East Lynn! We honestly couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding!

There are not enough positive adjectives to describe Alexandra. My husband and I were initially…read moreskeptical of hiring a wedding planner for our wedding this past April; we weren't sure if it would be a worthwhile investment. After signing on with Alexandra of Alexandra & Co., there's no way either of us can imagine having planned the wedding without her! I'm completely serious: she competently handled all details from start to finish, mundane to significant, while keeping us in the loop at all times. We presented our vision for a cocktail/small plate reception to her; she in turn recommended a caterer who offered us a proposal that required zero revisions. She lined up our appointments, interviewed vendors, kept track of our budget and was always expense-conscious; she did all of the above thoughtfully, efficiently, and in a timely fashion. Never once did she push vendors or ideas on us; she let us envision our wedding the way we hoped to have it and she executed it all brilliantly. She was always available, responded same day to emails and phone calls, and we found ourselves marveling at how stress-free the process had become! We were able to fully enjoy our wedding day, an uncommon occurrence among newlyweds consumed with the planning process, because she had taken care of everything. I cannot imagine navigating the minutia that come with planning a wedding without Alexandra. Our guests and family raved about the wedding - we credit Alexandra for working her magic. I cannot recommend her enough.

My spouse and I highly recommend Alex to plan not only your wedding, but any special event. She…read moreplanned our wedding last September and did an outstanding job. She is amazingly organized and creative. She's amassed a variety of contacts in all phases of planning, i.e. flowers, music, reception, etc. We were extremely pleased with all of them. She made our job so easy. We are also proud to say that we were her first same sex wedding! :) Lou Ann S.