State-by-State Guide to the Top Wedding Planners
Thinking about hiring a wedding planner? Our friends at The Daily Meal evaluated event-planning companies across the country to curate the best of the best — the planners who are setting trends and making an impact on the wedding industry. Find the top planner in your state!
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Alabama: Christopher Confero Design
Christopher Confero is a creative genius at his craft; with expertise in lighting, graphic, and floral design, there is no space he can’t transform into a magical setting.
Photo Credit: Christopher Confero
Alaska: Designing Divas Wedding and Event Planners
Connie Tracy and Andrea Engbretsen are intent on creating memorable experiences and events that are reflective of the couple, the brand, or the occasion at hand.
Photo Credit: Designing DivasArizona: Rock Paper Scissors Events
Ara Farnam and team consider themselves event designers, bringing the aesthetic of interior design to each event, one tabletop, rental, and arrangement at a time.
Photo Credit: Radiant Photography by the ChansonsArkansas: Ashley Ann's Events
Ashley Henderson is known for her unique outlook and whimsical flair, she specializes in affairs of all sizes.
Photo Credit: Ashley Ann's EventsCalifornia: Bash, Please
Bash, Please is full-service production and design house, that is not only taking the California party scene by storm, but also the world, since they'll travel around the globe to create custom soirées anywhere you want.
Photo Credit: Cara LeonardColorado: The Celebration Studio
Marrying old traditions with new ideas, the company can create high-impact yet sentimental and personal events and experiences.
Photo Credit: Jenna Walker PhotographyConnecticut: Jubilee Events
Specializing in eclectic events, from farm dinners to tented affairs, Jubilee Events, made up of a trio of women, is well-versed in the art of the party.
Photo Credit: Jubilee EventsDelaware: Make My Day
The team at Make My Day pride themselves on bringing the vision of each and every client to life.
Photo Credit: Make My DayGeorgia: Susan Graham Signature Events
Aside from creating dramatic affairs, Graham and her award-winning team not only provide week-of exclusivity to your event, but they provide with you consultations leading up to the event and handle all issues, both major and minor, to ensure a memorable occasion.
Photo Credit: Susan Graham
Hawaii: Season of Life Events
Season of Life Events' various types of coordination, from full-service packages for destination couples to day-of wedding coordination, help you execute your vision.
Photo Credit: Seasons of Life EventsIdaho: Taylor'd Events
With a background in creating floral arrangements and coordinating high-profile Beverly Hills events, Taylor Sturges brings big-city professionalism to Sun Valley, Idaho.
Photo Credit: Mayberry Photography
Illinois: Bliss Weddings and Events
Katie, Kara, and Renny have recieved widespread praise for their whimsical and fun attitude in planning every detail of an event.
Photo Credit: Bliss Weddings and Events
Indiana: April Foster Events
Her background as a mental health specialist in the National Guard gives April a unique knack for combating the stress of curating events and dealing with difficult situations that might arise.
Photo Credit: Nathan Edmonds
Kansas: Simple Elegance
Offering everything from budget planning to etiquette lessons, the ladies at Simple Elegance will help you coordinate your big day down to the last detail — whether it’s a black-tie affair or a rustic intimate setting.
Photo Credit: Adrianne Maples Photography
Kentucky: Viva Bella Events
Viva Bella is all about making memorable moments — they pride themselves on sensational professionalism and thorough imagination.
Photo Credit: Red Gallery PhotographyLouisiana: Plan B Production
Plan B seeks to play up the city's charm in their events; from sourcing photographers to coordinating a Bourbon Street parade, they certainly bring life to the party.
Photo Credit: Plan B ProductionsMaine: Sweetest Thing
When you choose Sweetest Thing, you're getting dream makers — two women who really know what they're doing and want to make you happy.
Photo Credit: Sweetest Thing
Maryland: Romance of Flowers
Romance of Flowers draws their event inspiration from blossoms — each soirée starts with the flowers and the ideas grow from there, one bloom at a time.
Photo Credit: Romance of Flowers
Massachusetts: Simple Details Events
A boutique event planning agency, Simple Details Events focuses on the posh and the high-end, letting no detail (large or small) go unnoticed.
Photo Credit: Pearson+KillanMinnesota: Urbane Montage
With a flair for the dramatic, Faith O. Folayan and company think of creating magnificent events as bringing art to life.
Photo Credit: Urbane Montage
Mississippi: Shanna Lumpkin Events
Shanna Lumpkin Events was born from a bridal boutique, A Southern Affair, and has now flourished into a household name in Mississippi.
Photo Credit: Shanna Lumpkin
Missouri: Simply and Forever Events
From building inspiration boards to executing the most important details on your special day, Simply and Forever has planning down to a science.
Photo Credit: Clary Photo
Montana: Anita Pagliaro Event Planning
Anita Pagliaro uses indigenous and local materials to set the scene for an unforgettable experience — so much so that after seeing these "environments" at events, couples often ask for her aesthetic advice when designing and decorating their homes.
Photo Credit: Anita PagliaroNebraska: Lovestruck Social Event Planning
Candace Kalasky knows there’s much more to events and weddings than coordinating where everyone should be at any given moment during the big bash, which is why she focuses not only on the art of planning, but on designing as well.
Photo Credit: The Mullers
Nevada: Felicia Events
With more than 20 years under her belt in the world of entertaining, Felicia Gantar puts her knowledge to use for every event, looking at each one as a blank canvas and a new opportunity to bring something special to the table.
Photo Credit: MattTheilenNew Hampshire: The Wedding Belle
After planning her own big day, Leslie Barbini used her personal experience to begin assisting close friends and family with their own nuptials.
Photo Credit: The Wedding Belle
New Jersey: An Affair to Remember Wedding and Event Planning
With the resources of both New York City- and New Jersey-based vendors, this company is an unstoppable force.
Photo Credit: An Affair to Remember
New Mexico: Soirée Extraordinary Weddings
Born out of the combined success of celebrity events and the founder's time as a private chef (plus a love of weddings), Soirée is thriving and making couples and clients happy, one event at a time.
Photo Credit: Santa Fe Soirée
New York: Glitter + Rye
The company prides itself on its mix of vintage finds and fresh-faced artistry and uses the inspiration of happy couples to make each event or wedding come alive with a certain pizzazz.
Photo Credit: Glitter + RyeNorth Carolina: Ivy Robinson Weddings & Events
Ivy Robinson's brand is based on bold colors, strong patterns, and a heavy emphasis on menus.
Photo Credit: Drea Cunningham
Ohio: Something Blue Weddings and Events
Something Blue was built on the idea that a truly successful event is a result of teamwork, which is why this firm has a tight-knit connection of vendors and planners that they use to make every event a memorable one.
Photo Credit: Something Blue
Oklahoma: Christina Leigh Events
A self-described "girlie-girl" with a background in dance and cheerleading, Christina Leigh knows the true essence of a bride’s dream. Whether she's working with an extra feminine bride or a minimalistic one, she’s got it covered.
Photo Credit: James Whalton
Oregon: Luxe Event Productions
Since its inception in 2008, the firm has been praised by industry experts and insiders as a top choice for any Oregon couple.
Photo Credit: Luxe Event ProductionsPennsylvania: Evantine Design
This Philadelphia-based event and wedding planning design firm's client list reads more like a Hollywood who's who than it does a list of party guests — past events have featured famous faces like Elton John, Vera Wang, Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Luciano Pavarotti and more. It’s safe to say this firm can handle the big leagues.
Photo Credit: Paul LoftlandRhode Island: Exquisite Events of Newport
With more than 25 years in the business, Exquisite Events of Newport is experienced at putting on local and destination events, both large and small, as well as coordinating flawlessly on the big day.
Photo Credit: Exquisite Events
South Dakota: Envision Wedding Studio
With a knack for vintage finds and innovative style, Envision specializes in the art of invitations as well as props for your big bash.
Photo Credit: Envision Wedding Studio
Texas: Grit + Gold
This Dallas company creates a true couture experience, letting each client decide what they need, whether it's an à la carte service or the full package.
Photo Credit: Stephanie Rose
Tennessee: Jessica Sloane Event Styling & Design
Starting with a concept, Jessica Sloane draws up a blueprint before diving into the details, from floral design to paper choices and all the important specifics in between, to make the day as special as it can be.
Photo Credit: Jessica SloaneUtah: Events by LMG
Events by LMG is the premier stop for couples looking for exceptional service; they have a stellar reputation for theatrical ambiances created by a team of experts.
Photo Credit: Aub Photography
Vermont: Storied Events
With their love of entertaining and the gorgeous setting of Vermont as a backdrop, Storied Events produces stunning events every time.
Photo Credit: Storied EventsVirginia: Roberts & Co. Events
With a near-never-ending list of services, from full planning to month-of coordination, Roberts & Co. Events will be there in whatever capacity you need them to be, every step of the way.
Photo Credit: Regiti's
Washington: Perfectly Posh Events
As a full-service event planning firm, Perfectly Posh can assist you in any way you need, with everything from planning packages to advice sessions on offer.
Photo Credit: Lucas Mobley
Washington, D.C.: Blue Box Luxe
Inspired by the iconic "little blue box" at Tiffany's, Blue Box specializes in the lavish, opulent, and over-the-top; they certainly know how throw a no-holds-barred bash.
Photo Credit: Blue Box LuxeWest Virginia: Perfectly Planned Parties, Weddings, and Events
With a savvy minded team, this firm can create a wedding that works with any budget.
Photo Credit: Perfectly Planned
Wisconsin: Cherry Blossom Events
Cherry Blossom Events has planning down to a science. They're willing to work with clients on any budget to execute their party to its fullest potential; the company even offers hourly coordination for couples who have a strict financial limits.
Photo Credit: Cherry Blossom EventsWyoming: Bella Event Design and Planning
With a resume that needs an accompanying passport, Emily Campbell has executed events in over 40 countries and 5 continents before stationing herself in Colorado and planning weddings in surrounding states, like Wyoming.
Photo Credit: Bella Event Design and Planning
