Best Events Companies Washington Near Me

Crystal O'Neill: I've had the pleasure of work with the Decibel team for many years across multiple agencies. Their ability to develop and pull off outstanding large-scale events with advanced technical requirements and extensive production needs is the most superior I've worked with - and thus why I've sought them out regardless of where I'm employed or who my client might be. I don't want to forgo mentioning their post-production capabilities either... from in-studio shoots to live event footage turned into refined final products. They bring the whole package to life.

Marie Arana: I’ve worked with Decibel before, in my professional role as a book festival organizer, so I trusted their workmanship, efficiency, and integrity when I gave them a personal order. The face masks they designed and produced for me with my special author branding are awesome! I’m recommending them to my publisher. Decibel delivered great quality, friendly service, and a can-do spirit. Doesn’t get better than that.

Lisa Van Wie: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueDavid and the entire team is phenomenal! We worked together on a virtual tour (8 events), and each event was well run, with amazing coordination done behind the scenes and before each event. Attention to detail was impeccable. Looking forward to working with them again soon!

Alice Lutz: Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, QualityDavid is one of the most top notch professionals I have ever worked with. His ability to calmly manage ; navigate and create an event is flawless.

Shahrzad Nadizadeh: My agency team partnered with Decibel Event Management to execute a number of award-winning experiential programs on behalf of our global hospitality client. David Sonntag and his team expertly managed every detail - from concept to execution - all while remaining nimble enough to adapt to program changes, budgets and unique market demands. What ensued were truly unique, trend-setting campaigns that set the bar for brand engagement and gained nationwide acclaim -- garnering top PR and Marketing awards. Decibel Management is now the first place my team and I look when it comes to our event needs.

Elizabeth Sarrazin: I partnered with the Decibel team in my last role at a communications agency. We needed on-the-ground support all over the U.S. for a variety of events, and David and his team did not disappoint. Through the course of our 18-month partnership, we hosted more than 25 events and hired more than 100 brand ambassadors and they were all fantastic. Highly recommend!

Paul Goslin: Had the pleasure of working with David Sonntag and the Decibel Events team as they supported the Library of Congress' virtual National Book Festival. David and his team were thoroughly professional, organized and flexible with last minute changes. They were great guests of the hotel and supporters of their clients. We would work with the Decibel Events team any time!

Mark Caldwell: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueDavid Sonntag and his team at Decibel are the best event management company around. They bring together tremendous professionalism and creativity - but, more importantly, they do whatever it takes to make sure your event runs flawlessly. They are a true partner and I can't say enough about their great work.

Daniel Lamphier: I have been partnering with Decibel for many years and this is a great group to work with! They bring a relaxed professional attitude and are very tuned into their client's vision. It is refreshing as the audiovisual provider to be truly part of this successful team. Our crew and the Decibel staff work very well together to delivery an outstanding event everytime. Thank you, Decibel for the years of positive and challenging experiences!

Elizabeth Benge: Other reviewers have very adequately covered Tiffany's truly astounding organizing and communication abilities. I want to share a few stories from my wedding that illustrate just how incredible she is! Back in July 2019, I interviewed 10 wedding planners. I sent out a survey with questions that I asked everyone to answer via Google surveys (for some reason!). Tiffany was the only planner who filled out the survey. This is to say that she is the one who understood that this was something that was important to me, so she made it important to her too. This is the quality of Tiffany’s that set her above everyone else; from the very first time we met, she worked to make my priorities her priorities. The sound system wasn't working correctly at the beginning of our ceremony, which was such bad luck- we overheard our DJ successfully test the equipment while we were getting our photos taken. It resulted in about a 10 min delay before the ceremony started- in that time interval, Tiffany got warm cider for my mom and my (now) husband's mom, while simultaneously corralling the bridal party to keep them organized and ensuring the momentum of the event didn't get lost in the delay. Everyone cheered when the mic started working again, which diffused all of the anticipatory pre-ceremony tension. Our moms talked (and are still talking!) a lot about the warm cider Tiffany got for them. When faced with the inevitable hiccups that happen during weddings, I promise you that you will want Tiffany there to deal with them. You will not be in a state to deal with it yourself, and knowing that Tiffany, someone with the knowledge, experience, professionalism and temperament to handle it, will absolutely make your day. No matter how big-hearted and generous your family is, it is difficult to get people to do the parts of the wedding that are actually work, like, for example, making the place cards that have the guest's name with their table numbers on them. It's also a big favor to ask of relatives, and it is such a relief to know that you have someone in your corner who you can really count on to get this stuff organized and done. For example, when the aforementioned place cards at my wedding didn't get done beforehand, a detail that was brought to our attention several hours before guests started arriving, Tiffany got all 120 place cards printed that day. Truly incredible!!!! Tiffany is the wedding industry's equivalent of Olivia Pope. When I asked my husband what wedding advice we would give to other couples, it would be to hire Tiffany!! It was the best decision we could have made. We are so happy with how everything turned out- we were guests at our own wedding!! We just got to enjoy the day, which is exactly what we wanted to do. I never expected a perfect wedding but that's what I got because Tiffany was there to handle it! We love her!

Janna La Barrie: My husband and I are so thankful for everything Tiffany has done for us to help us realize our dream wedding, she has been truly amazing! I don’t know what we would have done without her. She made the daunting task of planning a wedding so easy and fun. She kept us on top of everything we had to do, made sure that everyone was on the same page, and she advocated strongly for us when meeting with vendors to make sure we were getting what we wanted. Our guests were also very impressed with how smoothly everything went, and we got tons of positive comments. We highly recommend her to anyone in the DMV looking for a wedding planner.

KristenJamal SmithMcWillis: Tiffany is absolutely AMAZING! I am so happy that we found Tiffany. She did an amazing job with helping plan and doing everything on the day of the wedding. Tiffany went through every single detail during the planning process and took the stress out of planning. She has excellent communication skills, is detail oriented, organized, friendly and overall does an amazing job. The whole entire wedding ran so smoothly because of Tiffany. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! I highly recommend Tiffany!

Duane Rollins: On your wedding day, the only thing you really want to focus on is your partner and the loved ones who have come out to support you. Tiffany was the perfect planner to help us do just that. Vendors were on time, everything was in place, and she helped us nail our vision. We could not have asked for a better person to help us plan, coordinate, and execute our wedding. All of our guests commented on how well the wedding ran and how she kept everything in motion (while still being pleasant to everyone). We loved our day and love our planner.

Lindsey Smith: Tiffany helped us with a corporate event and we're so glad we brought her on! She helped us stay on track with meetings & deadlines leading up to the event and was an incredible asset both on the day prior (for setup) and of course on the day of the event (she was the first one to arrive and the last to leave). We'd be thrilled to work with her again.

Linda Benesch: My husband and I hired Tiffany to plan our wedding, which was originally supposed to take place in August 2020. We ended up postponing twice and ultimately held the wedding in October 2021. Tiffany was there to support us every step of the way, helping us find the best vendors and handling the communication with them. She kept us calm and focused. I don't know how we would've made it through nearly two years of wedding planning, most of which was during a pandemic, without her. On the wedding day itself, Tiffany went above and beyond. She steamed my dress and did the same for all 5 of my bridesmaids, and somehow found time to make sure the groomsmen had everything they needed, too. Throughout the ceremony and reception, Tiffany was somehow everywhere at once, making sure everything went smoothly. We had an amazing wedding day and Tiffany is a huge part of the reason why. We highly recommend her wedding planning services!

Gracie Epler: I can’t imagine how we would have made it through wedding planning without Tiffany. We started working with Tiffany almost immediately after we got engaged, and wow that was the best decision we made. With both of us working demanding jobs, it was incredibly helpful to have her guidance and support. Whether it was picking vendors, managing the needs and expectations of my divorced parents, mailing and sending save the dates and invitations, or finalizing the minute details, Tiffany was there for us. She was always calm and never ruffled, no matter what new covid guidance came through or what new idea I came up with. And then there was the actual wedding weekend. We had 9 bridesmaids, 8 groomsmen, 2 ring bearers, and 3 families. She managed all of these people perfectly during the wedding weekend, helping to bring our wedding vision alive and keeping all of our wedding party members in line. And let’s be real, that wasn’t easy (especially with our rambunctious friends!). I never had to worry about a single thing that weekend, other than enjoying every moment. She made sure every detail was exactly what I had dreamed of. Thank you, Tiffany, for everything. If anyone is looking for a wedding planner, they HAVE to work with you!

Emilia L: Tiffany did the planning and day-of coordination for our recent wedding and she was simply amazing. People say there are always things that go wrong at a wedding – but if they did, Tiffany must have taken care of it because from our perspective the planning and the day of the wedding were extremely relaxing, and went off without a hitch. Tiffany was extremely patient with how vague we were about everything ALL THE TIME – on the day of the wedding, we basically handed her a whole bunch of décor and a vague plan and said “have at it”- and she made our venue look spectacular. Tiffany is very detail-oriented, which is obviously great during the planning process, but it is particularly awesome on the wedding day itself – she was thinking about things that would never have crossed our minds. Having Tiffany plan and coordinate our event was without a doubt the best planning decision we made, and meant that we were able to properly enjoy not only the day itself, but the time leading up to it, with friends and family. My husband and I are old hands at getting married – we had a previous wedding in Australia which we planned (and had a friend help with coordination on the day). The Australian wedding was also amazing, but having experienced planning a wedding without Tiffany believe me when I say that what she does is absolutely priceless!

Olindi Wijesekera: Tiffany and her team were fantastic, patient, flexible and always available! Our wedding was originally planned for 2020 and had to be re-scheduled twice with a change in venue. She traveled to our wedding in Cleveland and helped find vendors in a different city and had everyone coordinated. She essentially helped plan two separate weddings, stuck with us through all the stress of planning during the pandemic and was available to any and all requests! On the day of the wedding, my family and I cannot think of the day being executed better and it is all because of Tiffany. She had every detail organized-was flexible with last minute changes-and made the entire day go as well as it possibly could. She was an integral part to our wedding coming together. We love you Tiffany, thank you for sticking with us through the whole wedding planning process and making our day as special as possible! <3

Nicole Herrmann: Eddie was fantastic to work with as our wedding coordinator. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with so much valuable guidance as we planned our big day. He was always available and very responsive to our questions and helped us work through any issues with our vendors. Our wedding day was executed seamlessly with Eddie and he was our biggest advocate and support throughout the planning process – from the first day we reached out to Impact Collective and even now post-wedding, he is still available as we close things out and tie up loose ends. Highly recommend Eddie and his team for your wedding or other event.

Taylor McCarty Hoover: We hired IMPACT Collective to assist with helping us find a rehearsal dinner space and for month-of coordination and I cannot recommend it enough. While I trust everyone at IMPACT Collective does incredible work, if you're lucky enough to be paired with Haley, you've REALLY hit the jackpot. She was an absolute rockstar when it came to anticipating my needs, executing everything to my standards without even needing to be asked, and handling the many different personalities that come with planning a wedding. As soon as I would think, "I need to remind Haley about this" or "I should ask Haley about that," I would realize almost instantly that the thing I had on my mind had already been taken care of. You can't put a price on peace of mind for your wedding day—IMPACT Collective is worth every penny. Thanks to Haley and the team, I was able to be fully present for every amazing second of my wedding day, and I can't thank them enough for that.

Marshall & Nikki: Eddie was a great wedding coordinator. He was by our side from start to beyond the finish line helping us with details big and small as we planned our wedding. He was always available to provide advice or guidance when dealing with vendors or other aspects of the wedding planning. The tools provided by Impact Collective to help plan the wedding were also incredibly valuable to keep you organized and on track towards the big day. Would highly recommend Eddie and his team for your wedding or other event planning.

Noel Domi: IMPACT Collective was the first wedding expense we made and easily one of the best. Eddie Fam and IMPACT worked their magic right off the bat and were able to negotiate down the proposals from venues. From there, we worked with Eddie and the other IMPACT associates to finalize the other wedding details. They’re well connected in DC so finding vendors was easy and we were able to finalize our vendor contracts within a few months. Eddie and his team were in constant contact with us for over a year and we scheduled a minimum of one call per month to ensure everything was timely, which it always. IMPACT was also extremely responsive and addressed our concerns at all hours of the day even for things that were not pressing. Eddie also handled all the matters in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding weekend, so we only handled minor details ourselves – which was already stressful so I couldn’t imagine having to do any more than that. The day of the wedding, he was incredibly helpful, coordinated all communications with the venue and vendors, and ensured everything ran timely and smoothly – it did. I highly recommend IMPACT for couples getting married and looking for a team that will really cater to you as a couple and work to make your wedding vision a reality.

Grant Johnson: We worked with IMPACT Collective for our wedding at Capital Turnaround. Eddie, Jana, and the whole team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Their attention to detail and flexibility helped us create exactly the wedding we wanted; at the same time, we never felt like anything was being pushed on us and always felt we had creative control to pursue our vision. Besides making sure that everything was on track for the wedding, they were also all cool people that cared about us separate from anything having to do with wedding logistics. It was a pleasure getting to know the team throughout the course of our wedding planning; they helped turn what can be a stressful experience into a purely enjoyable one. I can't recommend IMPACT Collective highly enough!

Jillian Brooks: Recently, I was at a wedding that was organized by IMPACT Collective. It was a reception event for a couple that got married in September 2020 and had had to push back the party aspect of their wedding multiple times due to COVID. The night went off without a hitch and Eddie played a huge part in the success of the event. He and his staff were organized, welcoming, and friendly. They were constantly checking in with the bride, groom, and guests to see if there was anything that they needed. It was great to see an event planner with such attention to detail and genuine care for his clients. Thanks to IMPACT, the couple was able to finally get the reception that they deserved.

Jessica Avery: Eddie and the IMPACT Team were incredible! From their helpful online planning portal to their expert knowledge in-person, our wedding day went off without a hitch! They were right there when we needed them and everything ran so in smoothly. Throughout the planning process, we felt heard and supported. We could not have made it through the planning process or wedding day without them. Thank you so much!

Madeline Tucker: Hiring IMPACT Collective for our wedding was the first decision we made when we started wedding planning and it turned out to be our best decision. Beginning with venue tours and down to every last detail on the day-of, IMPACT made our vision come to life while also making everything so easy and enjoyable for us. Eddie Fam went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable through the whole planning process, and he did the same for our vendors and guests at our wedding. They are event professionals with many years of experience and connections to vendors all over the DMV area. If you are overwhelmed by everything that comes with planning a wedding or an event and you don't know where to start, start with hiring IMPACT Collective!

Kathryn Powell: For me, working with Eddie really started in 2011 when I interned for him and what is today, Impact Collective. Fast forward to my long-awaited engagement, when choosing him and the Impact team as my planners was a no-brainer. Eddie and his team of rockstars made the entire process so fun and easy! They listened to our vision for a non-traditional reception only and made it come to life, in a brand new space!! I can’t thank them enough for organizing all the vendor information, keeping us on top of tasks, figuring out the perfect event layout and timeline, and ultimately helping us pull off the most fun party we’ve ever been to, let alone hosted. I may be biased but you HAVE to go with Impact Collective - you won’t regret it!!

McKay Elliott: I worked with Evoke planning my wedding (November 2021) and I could not have had a better experience. Not only are they the utmost professionals, they deftly aided me in navigating event planning during a pandemic, including a 12 month delay - during which I did not lose a single vendor originally contracted. They were able to completely see my vision and execute it, down to every tiny detail. There is nothing this team can't get done. And the day of the wedding, we consistently ran ahead of schedule and the team present made everything go flawlessly and without one single hiccup (that I ever knew of, at least!). Every single newly engaged couple, I immediately tell them to reach out to Evoke! I actually miss the team, now that it's been a month, but Stephanie, Jeanette, Drew, Libby, Kate (and so many others!) - these are the incredible women behind the wedding that exceeded my dreams.

Kate Hoffman Slavit: EVOKE Design & Creative was the best choice we made when planning our wedding. The team, most specifically Kaitlyn, provided incredible service, unmatched hospitality and an extensive list of very talented wedding vendor partners. They were all exceptionally professional, were thoughtful when making recommendations to personalize our day (luggage tag escort cards and punny cocktail napkins), and dotted every "i" and crossed every "t." I'd recommend the EVOKE team to anyone who is looking for a creatively produced, professionally run event.

Kelly Maloney: Jeannette and the entire EVOKE team made the planning process easy and enjoyable from day 1. Jeannette was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the wedding industry and navigated vendor negotiations seamlessly. From managing vendors to coordinating all elements of our big day, the team poured their heart and soul into our wedding and went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. EVOKE’s innovative perspective and unmatched creativity meant no detail was overlooked! Beyond their unbelievable design skills and impeccable organization, EVOKE’s positive energy and warmth made me feel like I was part of their family. If there were any glitches on the day of our wedding, I certainly didn’t know about them. The EVOKE team was discrete when appropriate, yet very visible when needed. Every bride wants a seamless, anxiety-free wedding day, and EVOKE certainly delivered, with smiles on their faces the whole time.

Lauren Lee Favreau: Our Queen Maestro: Stephanie Economides & Evoke Team Any event is difficult to plan. A wedding is arguably the mother of all events. There are a million decisions to make, endless and easily overlooked details, countless moving parts that all need to follow a strict timeline, and then even with everything obsessively crafted into a plan, the execution requires a composed maestro to pull off seamlessly. Our maestro was Stephanie and she was perfection. Planning From the first phone meeting, to the first in person meeting, we knew we were in exceptional hands. I knew the colors, and a general theme. I hadn’t planned out every detail and cringed at the thought of creating a vision board, I just knew what I liked and didn’t like. I needed someone to present options to evoke the overall feel of what I wanted, without overwhelming me with catalogs of vague choices. I didn’t know what I didn’t know, I’m not in the entertainment industry or network, so I needed a guide to help direct me to what I loved. Timeline Stephanie was our second wedding coordinator, but she stepped in without missing a beat a few months into the process. She quickly established a new working timeline and kept us on track. Her communication was exceptional, with a ready response to any pressing question. She kept a well paced timeline that prevented and avoided any pitfalls. Vendors Part of what you get with Stephanie is not only an amazing, creative soul, but her connections. She introduced us to her top notch vendor list that encompassed every aspect of a wedding. This access could have been a double edged sword as the exceptional list also comes with sometimes exceptional additions to the budget line. However, we had already listed our priorities and our expected budget, and Stephanie expertly guided us to smartly spending where it had the most impact. We have continued to use her vendors for post wedding life events. The Budget The budget can be a significant source of consternation, but Stephanie made it feel easy. Part of the stress with the budget is the sudden appearance of unanticipated costs or the uncertainty of fixed costs. We started out without a line by line budget, with a range dedicated to each budget. It was updated frequently and made clear exactly what to expect. Stephanie readily rolled with our selections, and fostered a comfortable, unpressured climate during these potential high stress decisions. Stress Management Another one of Stephanie’s super powers is her kind, humble approach with her brides. She was ALWAYS there and picked up on any sign of becoming overwhelmed. My phone would ring and I would hear a supportive “Hey, how are you doing…”, and it always fizzled whatever anxiety was bubbling. She makes you laugh and brings you back to the moment of the true purpose of the day - marrying and celebrating your person. The Day Of Stephanie was a ninja genius, a ninjenius. In other words, she and her exceptional team were everywhere, yet invisible. One member of the team would scout the next 2 steps, while Stephanie would anticipate the next 4 steps while expertly handling the immediate event. There was seamless communication among the Evoke team as they worked in the shadows to facilitate every nuance of the day. One of the veteran bridesmaids of 15 weddings commented that it was the most seamless wedding they had been to. This was all due to Stephanie and Evoke’s expert direction. As a bride, I was free to be perfectly present in the moment, and engaged with all of our loved ones. We really wanted the wedding to be a thank you to all our friends and family for joining us for the occasion. Stephanie went above and beyond to make that wish a reality. Even as lengthy as this review is, there are a dozen things I haven’t mentioned that I could go on and on about. If you have the fortune of having Stephanie on your team, you won’t regret it.

Emily Rogo: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueEVOKE's team is absolutely the best! Jeannette basically read my mind when I was thinking of the setting/theme I wanted for my wedding. They managed to navigate everything through a pandemic and we couldn't have done it without them!!! Thank you for making my dreams come true!

Nancy Beren: We live in Houston, my daughter and her now husband were married in Washington, D.C. and the groom's family lives in Connecticut. My son and his now wife lived in New York when they got married in Maryland and the bride's family lives in Pennsylvania. My son was engaged and married four months after my daughter's wedding. Without Evoke's expertise, flexibility, contacts, can do spirit, vision of the possible, positive attitude, relaxed attitude yet more than professional performance, we never would have been able to have created two entirely different experiences in two different venues. Each wedding included an entire weekend and one began with a Thursday wedding and both ended on Sunday with guest lists from 325 - 425 and the vast majority out of towners. Nothing was too much and the moving parts were massive. The attention to detail was so impressive and I tend to be very detail oriented myself and Jodi Moraru and her staff were beyond the beyond. The only reason pictures are not included is because my children asked to keep them private. Evoke made a basement of a hotel into a magical outside garden filled with exquisite flowers and a sensational gold backdrop. And they turned everything over to avoid downtime so we could party, party, party. Anyone lucky enough to use their services will be able to enjoy their own celebration with full on joy that is what one really wants at one own's celebration as Evoke thinks of things, we did not even know to know to even consider! Cannot find enough superlatives to recommend Evoke highly enough.

Winnie Hahn: As someone who had never hosted a big event, I was quite anxious about my children’s bar and bat mitzvah party. But even after the first meeting with Jeannette, I knew that I was in the perfect hands. Jeannette understood exactly how to handle a client who was detail obsessed but also needed someone else to take the reins. Many thanks to Jeannette and the entire Evoke team for translating my family's wishlist into a beautifully orchestrated event that we will never forget.

Michael Connor: We have worked with the team at Evoke and their events are always the craziest (in a great way) over the top (in a GREAT way). The team just knows how to push what is possible to throw the most amazing events that people talk about forever. Can't say enough about how amazing and how thorough they are. As a photographer, I wish every planner could be this way.

Lara Mitra: We had a 10/10 experience working with Christine Godsey and two members of her team, Ana and Emily. From the start, Christine was eager to step in to take things off of my plate and give us advice on key decisions that we had to make. She was extremely responsive to emails, which I greatly appreciated, especially in the last couple weeks leading up to the day. In addition, we greatly valued her subject matter expertise in helping to bring our Indian / Western fusion wedding to life. We got so many great ideas for various elements of the wedding thanks to her (where to rent some out of the ordinary things we needed for the ceremony, creative ideas for the guestbook, etc.). On the day of, Christine and her team helped to execute everything smoothly and without hiccups, and also went above and beyond to support our families as they needed small things here and there. I knew Christine and her team had done an excellent job, but it was so incredible to hear compliments from our immediate families and guests about them too! Looking back on the wedding, I believe choosing the right planner or coordinator is one of the most important vendor-decisions -- you will not be disappointed in your choice of Christine.

Eshawn Rawlley: When we hired CG & Co, we'd hit a true low point in our wedding planning. We had a bad experience with the planner we'd hired (and had to fire her), and we were floundering. Christine and her team brought much-needed professionalism, poise, and expertise to our wedding planning, and that was reflected in the success of our events. We could instantly tell how experienced Christine was. She was fully engaged on the day of the wedding and kept things moving (she was able to keep a group of hundreds of Indians on time and where they were supposed to be, which is an amazing feat in itself). But most importantly, she maintained a positive, upbeat attitude and truly catered to us. Strongly recommend these planners.

Wendy Haig: We have had the pleasure of working with Christine and her team for two events. With each one, she brought fabulously tailored uniqueness, ideas, suggestions, oversight, an enviable Rolodex of other top tier vendors and coordination of all of the endless moving pieces. Her immediate responsiveness, good humor, grace, and poise made our events stand out as the best! There was nothing that she was not prepared for or able to resolve in a moments time. We plan to use Christine and her company again for any event we host and recommend them without any reservations and with the highest respect.

Liz Gitzen: Christine Godsey planned an amazing birthday party for me. Everything was perfect and her attention to detail is impeccable. The decor was exactly what I envisioned and she was there every step of the way during the planning process. If you are looking for a truly professsional experience, look no further. This company delivers! I highly recommend Christine and her experienced team.

Courtney & Skye: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessWe have worked with Christine. She is very responsive, kind and super organized. We can't wait to work with her again in the future!

Jacob Heltzel: The best corporate event planner in DC!

Bryce Fowler: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueMaya with Honey and Lavender was the best support to plan and execute my husband’s 50th birthday week. She was responsive and creative up front in the planning phase and great to have as an extra pair of hands during execution. I would definitely hire Maya again and recommend her for any party planning.

Krista Hall: I don't even know where to begin. Obviously, a little Guardian angel led us to Honey and Lavender when searching for a Wedding Planner and we are so grateful we found Maya Mahoney. From the minute Amanda and Andrew reached out to her all the way to the end of the Wedding Reception Maya and Juliette were professional, fun, caring, always on top of things, and calm which are all the things a bride and groom need. Never once did we feel like we were left hanging waiting on information or have any concern as Maya made sure we knew all was on target with the timeline and there was nothing to worry about. Juliette was also very helpful and a delight to be with on the day of the wedding. Maya is the best and we greatly appreciate how well she does her job and runs her business. I highly recommend Honey and Lavender to anyone looking for the finest Wedding Planner in the DC area. My daughter's Wedding was in Baltimore and flawless thanks to Maya and her team. Krista H (Mother of the Bride)

Attorney Yaida Ford: Positive: Responsiveness, ValueMaya was great to work with. I was under alot of pressure with a venue who wasn't as organized as I'd hoped. She saw details that needed to be worked out before I did and I felt that she was reliable. She was also responsive...even over a holiday weekend. I would definitely work with her again.

Amanda Hall: I knew early on that I would need a wedding planner as my job is always super busy. I'm organized but couldn't do it all and was so glad I realized that before we got far in the planning. Maya and her team at Honey & Lavender absolutely exceeded our expectations, were such a joy to work with, kept us on track, relieved SO much stress, and really became a friend. I *highly* recommend working with her for your wedding (or other events!). You definitely will not be disappointed.

Lynne Cripe: My husband and I hired Honey & Lavender Events for full-service planning of our 10-year vow renewal. We eloped when we got married and this was our chance to have a wedding-like event that we had promised our family and friends to one-day hold. Maya and her team were AMAZING! They immediately got a sense of our vision and hopes for the event, helped identify a stellar team of vendors, kept us on track in terms of tasks and budget, came up with creative ideas when we were stumped, helped us navigate the vagaries of event planning during a pandemic, and took care of the details so we could enjoy our guests and each other. People asked us if we were stressed in the days prior to our vow renewal and our ability to honestly respond, "No" was all due to the competence and care of Maya and her team. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and would recommend them enthusiastically to others.

Meredith Stradley: Maya and her team (particularly Juliet!) were great from day one. She was so good at keeping me on schedule, thinking of the smallest details, and providing great recommendations for vendors. Three days prior to our wedding reception, there was a 98% chance of rain and thunderstorms. And, three days prior, we were informed by the venue that we could not have a tent for cocktail hour, which had been promised to us during the entire process in the event of rain. Maya handled so much back-and-forth, and long story short, Maya convinced the venue to allow us to bring in an outside tent vendor, which required Maya and her team calling 19 (not a typo!) tent vendors to find a tent available for our reception on such short notice. I was shocked she was able to pull it off, but that's what Maya does. And in the end, our reception was truly great and more perfect than we could have imagined!

Yana Kravtsova: Maya organized my teen's birthday and it was a seamless and fun process. She is very responsive, organized, picked up the ideas and style we wanted for the party easily and implemented it with very little involvement from us due to our busy schedule and travel. Everything from venue to cake and favors was on point and within our budget. Everything went smoothly, and everyone had lots of fun. Thank you! Highly recommended!

joan hadeed: You absolutely need Maya and her team at your wedding. I cannot say enough good things about them. I hired Maya as my day of planner and from a month out from the wedding she was coordinating it all! I was at ease in the weeks leading up to the wedding because Maya was so responsive to all of my vendors and made sure there was a detailed timeline for the weekend. The day of was PERFECT. Maya and her team are so warm, flexible, organized, and professional. I received so many compliments from both other vendors and guests. Everyone says “something” will go wrong on your wedding day. NOTHING went wrong on our day thanks to Honey and Lavender!!

Jennifer Greene Naples: Maya and Juliette planned a garden soiree birthday party for us in the spring. They were fantastic -- timely, knowledgeable, and well-connected. It was a wonderful, WORRY-FREE experience, which was EXACTLY what we wanted. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Honey and Lavender Events, without hesitation, and hope to be able to work with them again in the future! Thank you again for all your help!

Cason Thorsby: Ani and his team are the best! We had a HUGE Sikh wedding, which tend to be several days long, and everything went off without a hitch. From planning, working with vendors and venue operators, Ani was on-point, detail oriented, and knew how to 'speak the language' of those who regularly work in the wedding services industry -- and because of that -- he helped save a lot of time and money. It's important to note that he was the company my brother-in-law used for his Sikh wedding, and there's a reason we used him for ours. Professional and first class all the way!

Niraj Patel: One of the first and best decisions we made when we started to plan our wedding was to hire Ace of Events! Ani and his team were absolutely amazing!!! They were on top of every detail to make sure that our wedding ran smoothly and flawlessly! Our families loved having them there with us on our wedding day because we were all able to truly cherish and live in the moment, without any worries - and that's what any bride and groom wish for on their wedding day. Ani's services, level of experience and professionalism make him stand out as an event planner. During our planning, he brought things to our attention that only a well-experienced planner would be able to do! We can't recommend Ace of Events enough!!! We're so grateful for their services!

amani cheedalla: Ani and his team at Ace of Events did everything and more to make sure that we had a memorable, fun, and smooth wedding. We really could not have asked for a better team to help coordinate the chaos of the wedding day events! The team was prompt, responsive, helpful, and kind with their service - they helped us coordinate all of the details (from vendors to cleanup) from six weeks before. Thanks to this team, we did not have a single worry during our wedding and I would highly recommend anyone to not hesitate and hire them!

Arti Trehan Panchal: Ani and Anjali were the most fantastic wedding planners! We began working with Ace of Events about a year before our wedding. Ani helped us find venues and suggested several vendors to work with for decor, music etc. Although, I always recommend doing your own research and finding vendors you feel most comfortable with, Ani's helpfulness and deep knowledge of event vendors in the region was not overlooked. Our ceremony was in a unique public area in DC and required several permits and had a number of restrictions attached to it. Ani's team managed all of this and worked directly with the vendor to get all necessary permits etc. As a bride (with a number of other items to worry about), I was so thankful to have the Ace team take this on. Before the wedding, the Ace team coordinated weekly phone calls with vendors and would compile any outstanding issues and send them to us in an organized email so we didn't have all vendors trying to communicate with us at the same time. Throughout my wedding, the Ace team kept all events on time and was highly punctual. I could not recommend Ani, Anjali and their team more - having them guide us through our wedding planning and coordinate our wedding was so critical.

Shahzad Aziz: I can’t thank Ace of Events and Ani enough for making our event so special. I tried five different vendors and he was the first one to respond. His manner and courtesy could not be matched by others. He immediately reached out to other parties helping us with the wedding and took command to make our special day happen. The biggest quality I appreciated about Ani was his humor in keeping us calm when it got to crunch time. Whatever the problem or concern we threw at him; he had a solution. On the day of wedding, we couldn’t believe how everything turned out. It was better than what we had dreamed of. He and his team gave us the trust to engage with our guests without worrying about the catering or sequence of events. In my opinion, Ace of Events is by far the best Wedding Planner/Coordinator in the business. I strongly recommend others to reach out and see how Ace of Events and Ani can make your event special!

Megha Maheshwari: If you are looking for the most amazing wedding vendor in town, look no further and choose Ace of Events! I had a complete Bollywood wedding, which required extensive planning and we had many guests who were coming in from all over the United States and India (hence a great deal of coordination on the day of!). From the get go, Ani, our wedding planner went above and beyond to make sure that the wedding day went off just as I envisioned. He worked countless hours with me on multiple details for day, from timeline coordination to the smallest details for the wedding day. The team even picked up all of our programs and other wedding items from our house a couple days before the wedding, which was absolutely amazing! I cannot express how amazing Ani and his team were! During the wedding time, they made sure the day went off without a hitch and we were all GUESTS at our own wedding, which really took away the stress of the day and allowed us to enjoy the best day of our lives to its fullest capacity! We got so many compliments from guests of how flawlessly the day went and how well coordinated everything was (which is extremely difficult to do with all the events that occur during Bollywood weddings) - all thanks to Ani! I can never thank Ani and his team enough for what he did for our wedding day! Please do not even hesitate to book, Ace of events is so worth it to ensure that the most magical day in your life is TRULY THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE! Thanks a billion for making mine truly one of the best so far, Ani and team!!!!!!!

Maryland Mojo Photo: We were honored to be selected by Ace of Events to provide our video booth services for absolutely the most amazing wedding I have ever seen. As soon as I walked in the venue, I was positively overwhelmed at the beauty - every detail was impeccable. Because of the vastness of this wedding, there were plenty Ace of Events staff members available to direct every single aspect of the event. The level of care and attention the staff provided to the guests was over the top (in a great way). If you are seeking a top-notch full-service event planning company, look no further than Ace of Events.....they're amazing!

Vatsala Srinivas: Ani and his team members were wonderful. Weddings are stressful as everyone knows; Ani and the Ace of Events team members made the whole process a pleasure. He treats everyone's wedding like his own family wedding and gives 100% of his time and ideas. My heartfelt thanks to Ani for his dedication to his craft and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is planning a wedding.

Mansi Singh: My Husband and I worked with Ace of Events for our April 2016 wedding. From the moment we sat down with Ani & Anjali, we knew that we had found "our" Event Planners to help make sure our wedding weekend was nothing but perfect. Not only was it immediately clear that they possessed the hard skills & work ethics we were looking for in a planner (they are organized, communicative, and knowledgeable about south Asian vendors), but they also made it their first priority to truly understand who we were as individuals, as a couple, and what we were looking for in order for our event to be perfect in our eyes. Ani worked closely with Husband and I to make sure everything was set in place for our wedding weekend. Because of his dedication to us our wedding really reflected our personalities - it ended up being exactly what my husband and I dreamed of. And because of this, we have the Ace of Events team to thank for creating something so deeply personal. We'd heard horror stories about wedding planners from family and friends but with Ace of Events - not only did they exceed our expectations but we actually had so much fun throughout the wedding weekend working with them. My husband and I are extremely picky with how we like things done, but Ani really handled all of the craziness we threw their way with so much kindness. While we must have asked a trillion questions, had to make last minute venue changes due to weather, and much more, Ace of Events was so patient with us and really guided us in a way that all of these tasks created no stress. On the day of our wedding we were hit with multiple curve balls, but Ani always took the upper hand and made it his responsibility to handle everything for us so we (the bride, groom & our families) wouldn't have to stress anything. The wedding weekend was everything we envisioned, and more. I want to end this review by saying, I have no complaints about Ace of Events, they were beyond amazing that even our guests recognized their hard work and were surprised of how well and smoothly they handled everything. Thank you Ave of Events for everything you've done - we would definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking to have the perfect event without any added stress!!

Jamie Williams: We could not have been happier with our experience with the LAI Live production team. Their expertise in event production allowed us the time to focus on logistics of the event and programming. Would definitely recommend Shannon and her team to any organization looking for assistance in producing their event!

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Dru Crawley: Fun event venue, indoor, covered outdoor space. Great for parties

Scott Riser: Surprisingly fantastic venue and attached to Union Market

Greg Reese: Great place for an event! The event I attended was awesome! Although, I have a bitter sweet thought process about this place because I left my new Canon battery and charger which cost me about $140. I tried to reach out to the staff, but there was no contact as of yet. Overall it's a great place to attend! Mid-October 2018 I have an update to this review! I received my Canon battery and charger back! So not only was this a great venue, but the staff and promoters were responsive to my messages! Which saved me time and money! There were hundreds, maybe even one thousand people that attended that event that Saturday. The office was closed on Monday and I did not really expect to get my equipment back. This really helped me restore faith in people! People are good! and the staff and management at Dock5 are great! I created an issue for my company and they solved it by just giving great service to their vendors, clients and customers! Thank You to the staff and management at Dock5, I appreciate you and your vision for entertainment in this city!! I hope to visit and enjoy your venue again in the near future!

Keshia Roberson: This is a multi purpose space. I've been to two totally different types of events and both times the bathroom was spotless! (That includes being there for a wine and spirits fest...the bathroom could've been a nightmare and it wasn't! #winning) Kudos to the staff for keeping the place clean and to the two events I've been to for picking a really great space.

Chris B: Had a fun time here for the Veil pop up event by the Bruery Store DC. It's basically a warehouse space for events. The first time you go there you'll wonder if it is the right place because the entrance is on the back side of Union Market where all the big trucks unload.

Frank Mikolajczak: Nice venue. There is not much draw here other than the open canvas and your vision. The scenery is not beautiful or amazing but it allows for a nice city comfort feeling that is hip and trendy. You can really decorate or create whatever environment you want inside the space that offers plenty of room. There is a good Instagram wall around the building for pictures also.

Stephen Walls: Entrance is in the opposite side of the main Union Market entrance

Renee U. Edwards: Every event we have attended has been very nice and classy. For a warehouse space they dress it up so well.

K Allen: Basically, a loading dock with all of the wonderful acoustics of a loading dock. The view out the garage style doors is of a deteriorating warehouse with an old diner propped up on timbers that looks like it will fall over any second. Since it is all concrete, steel and glass, just add in a blaring sound system and you have all of the great ingredients for a wonderful evening at this venue. Not.

3 OH! 9 Music: Very nice event planning company. Professional and great to work with. Beautiful event planning and execution

Kate Golden: Debi and her team at J Street Group go above and beyond for their clients to create and execute unforgettable events. Check them out for your next event!

Montel Sherwins: What an experience! Truly dedicated team helped make our conference run smoothly and we look forward to next year!

CLP TV: Great team