We used Wedding Story for both pre-wedding planning and day-of coordination, and honestly, we don't…read morethink we would have had our wedding at all if it weren't for them! Jackie was absolutely incredible from start to finish. She guided us through every little detail and made sure nothing was overlooked. Her comprehensive checklists helped us understand everything we needed for our wedding. Even though my husband and I have attended many weddings over the years, there were still so many things we never would have thought of ourselves! Without Jackie, I can easily imagine us showing up on our wedding day only to realize we were missing something important. After the wedding, one thing my husband and I kept saying to each other was, "If it weren't for Jackie and Wedding Story, we probably would have given up on having a wedding ceremony." That alone says everything about how much of a difference they made for us. Jackie's experience and expertise truly shine through in the way she helps couples get the most out of their wedding budget. She knows how to maximize what you have and make everything come together beautifully without losing sight of your budget. One of the biggest highlights our guests raved about was the flowers! I received so many compliments on my bouquet and the floral decorations. My friends were so impressed that some even said, "You must have spent so much on the flowers!" The arrangements were absolutely beautiful, and we were so happy with how everything turned out. We also had many guests traveling from far away, so food was one of our biggest priorities. We chose a buffet from a restaurant Jackie recommended, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting the food. Everyone mentioned how delicious everything was. We were so grateful that our guests felt so well taken care of. Our ceremony and reception venues came with quite a few restrictions, but Jackie and the Wedding Story team did everything they could to work within those limitations and make our day special. We truly appreciate all the effort, care, and dedication they put into making our wedding day everything we hoped it would be. Meeting Wedding Story was such a blessing to us. Jackie, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us have the wedding of our dreams! We couldn't have done it without you, and we are so grateful to have had you by our side throughout this journey. Thanks to you, we were able to celebrate such a meaningful day with our loved ones and begin this new chapter of our lives with wonderful memories. If you're currently planning your wedding, I wholeheartedly recommend Wedding Story for both pre-wedding planning and day-of coordination! It is absolutely worth every penny and so much more. The peace of mind, expertise, and care Jackie provides are truly priceless. You won't regret investing in Wedding Story for your big day!

Jackie has been nothing but fantastic throughout our wedding planning process. I tried to do it by…read moremyself, but with work, life, and other unplanned events that occurred, she really saved the day for me and my wife. With a limited budget and only 4 months prior to the wedding date, she handled it all! She's very open, transparent, and quick to communicate. I would HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding planning and day-of coordination. You will be taken care of.

Megan was our wedding planner and I'm not really sure what we would have done without her. Megan…read moremade sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day and, in the opinion of my wife and I, went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. She provided a very detailed timeline and met with us multiple times before the wedding to make sure every detail was taken care of. I even planned to pick up the wedding favors the day of as they were baked goods, and Megan wouldn't hear of it. She insisted that I relax on the wedding day. Most of all she made sure everything got back to us at the end of the night when my wife and I were clearly too inebriated to deal with vendors and transporting wedding items back to the hotel. We also got tons of compliments from the wedding party about how great of a job Megan did. I would highly recommend events accomplished for any planning needs.

Vicky was my wedding planner, and I really can't say enough about her. Let's just start from the…read morebeginning... I interviewed two planners, and I knew I wanted Vicky right away because I was confident that she could get the job done. She didn't want to be my best friend--she wanted to help us achieve the wedding of our dreams while staying under budget. When we were deciding on what services we wanted her to take care of, she showed us this very detailed list of services, kind of like an a la carte menu. We wanted to keep our wedding planner services at $3000 I think, and so we basically picked and chose which things we wanted her to do. SO SIMPLE. No negotiating necessary. After that, she made it feel like our wedding was the only wedding she was working on. Such attention to detail, with a balance of her suggestions and getting our input so that it would still be our wedding. She was honest and straightforward about what she thought were bad ideas, which made us trust in the things that she was excited about and thought were great ideas. Vicky just has so much experience that--really--every little tiny detail was taken care of, so that on the day of our wedding, all we had to do was get our hair and makeup done and show up at the wedding. (My husband and the groomsmen were actually bored the day of our wedding!) The weeks before the wedding, my friends--who know that I get stressed out managing dinner reservations--were amazed to see me so stress-free! Lastly, and maybe I should've opened with this, as soon as we booked all of our vendors, I knew that the cost of having Vicky as our wedding planner paid for itself. The money and time we saved using Vicky's contacts (especially DJ, caterer and florist) was significant. SIGNIFICANT. Please consider Vicky for your event planning services! She is amazing!

Kia and Farzan were quite literally AMAZING. Probably the #1 thing I am most happy with is going…read morewith y'all for music. Not only did they make me feel comfortable and excited with their presence but Kia also helped with our timeline in a way that made everything go extremely smoothly. When him Conor and I. Had a meeting couple weeks before the wedding. We were struggling with the timeline of everything and how we're going to incorporate the Persian ceremony with American ceremony and Kia was able to explain how it will be done so effortlessly. As for the actual music, we sent a couple ideas what we wanted the night to be like in Kia couldn't be more perfect in his effortless djing and MCing. And Farzan was a tremendous add, I am so happy We have also had him to compliment Kia. Everyone we spoke to after the wedding could not stop raving about both of them. Also both of their extremely positive attitudes was a cherry on top- they were truly a huge part of the night and couldn't have gone as smooth as it did without them. I need Kia to make a playlist on everything he did because OBSESSED. My maid of honor getting married next year also using Kia also said she is now soooo excited to use you guys!

I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

I have to say they did it again!!! Shawn is the best photographer ever!!!…read moreWe had a special event covered and everything was perfect. It was a kids event and all the parents thought he was fantastic as well. Aside from being professional his personality and energy is very comforting - no awkwardness whatsoever. Which makes it so much easier to deal with at a kids event when there are so many parents and other children present. More to come with some pictures I'll be uploading.

We were looking for a company to help with our wedding planning and Shawn was a godsend. My mom…read morefound this company through a friend who had used the services for their own wedding. Shawn not only helped us with the planning and decor, but also the uplighting, sparklers, photography and videography. Shawn and his team were phenomenal, making sure everything was to our liking. He met up with us in person several times leading up to the wedding and was present for the whole wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly. Our wedding day was perfect. I highly recommend this company.

CYMNow Flowers at Eden Center is absolutely worth the trip. This small shop is easy to spot with…read morethe beautiful flower decorations right outside, and the quality is incredible. I stopped in around Mother's Day and was amazed by the pricing. Their pre-made bouquets were around $30 and were huge, gorgeous, and far better than anything you'd get at a grocery store for the same price. The florist is wonderful, and every arrangement looks unique, fresh, and high-end. You can truly tell the flowers are quality. Definitely order ahead for major holidays because they get busy. Even though Eden Center parking can be chaotic, I will absolutely keep coming back because the beauty, size, and value of these bouquets are unmatched.

Having used this florist last year and extremely satisfied, I wanted to use the florist again. I…read moreordered an arrangement for a family funeral. The owner spent almost an hour with me a week prior to pickup to talk about the arragnement including what color flowers, price and size of the arrangement. He wrote in a spiral notebook and added me to the computer system. As requested, I called and left a detailed message but never heard back. I even received a text message saying that they would call me back - the owner claimed it was an AI error. When I went to pick up the arrangement - there was no arragement - and the owner acted like he had never seen me before. In my grief, I lashed out and eventually apologized. What is mind blowing is that the owner could not admit his mistake. Clearly he had messed up and the appropriate thing to do would have apologized. Instead he said the customer is NEVER right and threw us out of the store.

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!

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

Tani helped me to plan my wedding that took place on November 11, 2018 in the DC area. She was the…read moremost responsive wedding planner I had reached out to and immediately began helping me plan the day to make it special and memorable. She helped me find vendors and design the wedding based on my preferences. Along the way, she also tried to help me find the lowest, but quality services. I'm very thankful for her help and would recommend her to other brides looking for a right hand in their planning process! Thank you Tani!

I had my first ever professional massage at TC Wellness in October. Brennan made the whole…read moreexperience very comfortable and took the time to ask about problematic areas as well as give tips and suggestions on how to cure the problems in addition to regular massages. The prices here are fantastic as well. I haven't been in for a second massage yet, but plan on making my appointment very soon!

Kelly recently captured my proposal to my (now) fiance, and we truly could not be happier with how…read moreeverything turned out. From my very first inquiry, he was incredibly responsive, kind, and organized, which made planning as stress-free as possible. To top it off, he actually brought his wife along to serve as a decoy model so my fiance wouldn't suspect a thing. It was such a creative, thoughtful touch, and it worked like an absolute charm. The final photos are exactly what I'd hoped for. He captured the emotion and joy of the moment perfectly. If you're looking for a talented and professional photographer for any special milestone, I cannot recommend Kelly highly enough!

I had a very positive experience hiring Kelly. I needed professional photos for one of my…read moreinvestment properties. He was able to provide a same day appointment and the fee was very reasonable. Professional and courteous service overall.

Hiring a photographer was one of the most time-intensive and somewhat stressful vendor research we…read moredid for our wedding as we were very choosy about who would do this big job for us- possibly the most important one- with photos that last a lifetime and beyond. After lots of emails with different vendors, we came across Winnie and knew she was the one. We are SO glad we chose her for our very special wedding shots. Winnie is multitalented in her wedding photography- she is extremely organized and timely, straightforward and to the point, sweet and humble, and most importantly, will without a doubt deliver the AMAZING SHOTS! Our wedding morning was a little stressful as we were down a hair artist (one called out sick and our lackluster company did not send a replacement artist) and we were also dealing with unpredictable weather with small spouts of thunderstorms rolling through with potential to wreak havoc on our gorgeous garden venue. Because Winnie had built in lots of buffer time into the timeline as she knows things always happen/take longer than expected, she was able to keep us right. on. schedule. throughout the whole day. I can't imagine what could have happened if we hadn't had an extremely organized photographer to bear with all of the craziness and still get all of the shots that we wanted. Winnie didn't miss a beat- she worked between the short passing storms to get everything we wanted in all of the outdoor spots we wanted and she kept a calm demeanor throughout. I can tell what a master she is in her work with the lighting she kept chasing and directing her team so gracefully throughout the day. She even shuttled us around the venue grounds in air conditioning to avoid the wet grounds after the rain as well as the oppressive humidity. Winnie is the kind of artful photographer that bends her creativity and works flexibly with whatever variables she is given to not only get the job done right, but get it done MASTERFULLY. Putting your trust in her is the best thing you can do- all she needs you to do is pose and smile where and how she tells you to. She was also amazing in directing our friends and family in what to do in the photos as they were hot messes in the humidity and excitement of the day! When we opened our sneak peeks the morning after (!!!), we teared up and kept borderline-screaming about how incredible our photos came out. I am not exaggerating when I say many looked like we could be on the front of a bridal magazine. Winnie combined perfect lighting, gorgeous backdrops, artful framing, and intentional directing of us to create the most stunning photos of us that we will cherish forever. We are beyond thrilled with how ALL of our photos turned out and can't wait to frame many of them. We have already gotten sooooo many compliments from family and friends about how incredible our photos are. Winnie, we can't thank you enough for giving us even MORE than we expected on what could have been a very stressful day! You made our dreams come true. HIRE WINNIE!!!

We found Winnie through Yelp, began browsing her gallery, immediately loved the asthetic and style…read moreof her photos, and were so fortunate that Winnie had an opening in her schedule for us. We could not have asked for a better person, let alone photographer, to help make our wedding complete. From our introductory meeting all the way through to our post-ceremony wedding album creation, Winnie has been exceptionally helpful, pointing out the "little things" that we hadn't been thinking about but always get you later, providing advice to both of us on everything color palettes to flower arrangements, even going so far as to help us bring clarity to the schedule for our wedding day, figuring out how to take advantage of the light and venues, balanced with our wedding ceremony and reception, keeping the whole day running smoothly and efficiently. Winnie is always prepared and always punctual. She comes with ideas, however, also wants to hear from you and tailor each experience to what you want. The experience of being "posed" for photos and trying to act natural in front of the camera can be a bit of an uncomfortable experience for anyone but Winnie makes it very fun and enjoyable. She gets you to laugh and loosen up and she works very creatively with the environment around you to get interesting and different shots that don't look forced or fake. We highly recommend Winnie and look forward to working with her again in the future!

Okay, so this is super late (sorry guys!), but we took lessons for our wedding with Arthur Murray…read moreand loved it. Everyone was super great, and they really helped us to feel confident about our wedding dance going into our big day. I honestly don't know what I would have done without their help. Best part is both of us got tons of compliments afterward. Huge shout out to Shawn, who was our private instructor for most of our lessons. He really took the time to tailor the dance to our personalities, and was able to incorporate some fun moves to keep it from being bland and boring. He also went the extra step and helped us with more general moves that we could do when the DJ started playing top 40 and when we go out in general. They also have a great philosophy of teaching you how to dance rather than *a* dance. Instead of choreographing our first dance, they focused on making sure we were comfortable with all the different moves we learned, so that we could sequence them however we wanted. This definitely helped when her dress got in the way a couple times. Instead of worrying about following a routine, we were able to just keep moving without worrying about any specific timing. I also appreciated that they were really great with scheduling and that they don't make you switch partners during beginner lessons, which a lot of other places seem to do. So thanks again, and hope you have a great wedding too, Shawn!

Amazing staff and great community of people. Not only have I learned so much, but I have competed…read morein showcases that have helped build my confidence. I am so glad I made the choice to start learning here!