Top Washington DC, VA & MD

Wedding Planner

“Our philosophy is to curate a personalized, seamless and enjoyable experience throughout the planning process and event day for our event hosts and their guests”

Hi, we're Events to Woo!

Creating cherished memories through one luxury experience at a time

We’re your wedding team that specializes in crafting celebrations filled with seamless coordination, joy, and plenty of fun and personality. From your first consultation to the last dance of the evening, we are dedicated to making your special day truly extraordinary for you and your guests. Let’s turn your dream wedding into a reality that you’ll cherish forever.

Why do you need a wedding planner?

We will help with Vendor Coordination Timeline Management Event Emergencies Budget Control Guest Dynamics Day Of Oversight Design & Decor Vendor Guidelines Behind the Scenes Setup & Breakdown

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We can save you 100-200 hours of research and planning!

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You can save thousands!

Vendor Discounts: Save 10-15% Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Save $500+ Smart Budgeting: Save $300-$800 Rental Optimization: Save $200-$500 Venue/Setup Perks: Save $300-$1,000

About The Team

Joanne W

Lead Event Planner

What is your most favorite part of event planning?

J: My passion in the industry is creating the event that was envisioned by my clients – that can only be done with great communication and comradery. As a planner and coordinator, being the middle person comes naturally as I sincerely enjoy meeting new people, learning how they work, what limits there are and being creative with a team that all has one goal. Being able to orchestrate the work to make a vision come alive for a client is what makes event planning so fulfilling.

Elizabeth A

Event Planner

What experience do you have in the wedding industry

E: I began my career in the wedding industry in 2014, and have been planning special events at venues throughout the DMV area ever since. I have a vast background in Catering and Hospitality and enjoy assisting clients with bringing their vision to life. I also teach in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduate and Undergraduate programs at George Mason University and Virginia Tech and enjoy bringing my practical event planning experiences into the classroom.

Margaret M

Event Planner

What’s your biggest event pet peeve?

M: I am passionate about crafting unforgettable events! I work to emphasize my client’s vision & find the flexibility to go beyond traditional setups so we create something unique & ensure my clients can truly enjoy an event that reflects them & their story. I take pride in working to ensure each event runs smoothly by identifying & anticipating potential issues. I love a good contingency plan & believe it is vital to remain calm under pressure. This helps to solve any problems so they don't stay problems, but rather become opportunities. I believe this is crucial in our line of work.

Melissa K

Event Planner

What do you enjoy most about working with couples on their big day?

M: What I enjoy most about working with couples on their big day is ensuring everything runs smoothly so they can focus on enjoying the moment. Weddings involve a lot of moving parts, and I take pride in coordinating all the details to ensure the day runs smoothly. It's incredibly rewarding to see all the planning come together and to know I've helped make the couple’s day as joyful and stress-free as possible.

The Services

All our packages include two wedding professionals the day of the event!

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Our Clients' Reviews

Kelly M.

Bride

I truly cannot say better things about working with Joanne. She was so incredibly organized, attentive and clear. She made the wedding process so much easier and truly ran the day like a well oiled machine. I interviewed over 7+ planners and what differentiated Joanne from the rest, is that she has the unique super power to remain calm in all situations. I think this is one of the most important things to look for in a planner because she kept me calm the entire day and I just knew everything was going to be handled. I come from an events background in New York City and Joanne was absolutely top notch. I could not recommend her enough!! If I could give 10 stars I would!!

Vanessa C.

Bride

Joanne Woo was my event coordinator and she did an amazing job. Joanne's experience made our job much easier. She was only a phone call away whenever we needed anything at anytime. Super helpful. My event was amazing. I couldn’t have imagined it any better.

Esther C.

Bride

Joanne was the "day of coordinator" for our wedding this past weekend. She was simply the best coordinator I could have asked for. She went above and beyond to make sure all details and decorations came through on our wedding day. She had excellent communication with other vendors leading up to the wedding and on the day of. She checked in with me multiple times throughout the planning process to make sure everything was set for the big day. She also offered to help with any last-minute details I was struggling to finish (ie, making bar signs, designing a welcome sign, etc). She even picked up on all non-verbal communication going on in the room, understood what we wanted, and made all dreams come true.

Jackie L.

Bride

Choosing Joanne as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding process. She turned the planning process from something intimidating and daunting into what ended up being such a fun experience. Initially, we were at a loss for where to start planning our wedding and it often felt like we didn’t even know what we didn’t know. From the moment we started working with Joanne, she provided a clear structure (we love a good checklist in this household!) and thoughtfully helped us figure out what we wanted for our wedding, from figuring out large things like choosing vendors to little things like having a post-reception Uber voucher for our guests. She was super responsive throughout the entire process, whether it was email threads discussing linen colors or text messages coordinating arrivals on the day-of. Speaking of the wedding day itself, we heard from other couples that their wedding days felt like a whirlwind of events that happened TO them. Thanks to Joanne’s smooth coordination, we felt relaxed and fully present, being able to enjoy our special day. We would highly recommend Joanne and the Events To Woo team to any couple looking for a thoughtful, efficient, and dedicated wedding coordinator!

Laura M.

Bride

Joanne was so great to work with when we were planning our wedding and we can’t recommend her enough. She was helpful and responsive and supportive and efficient and positive from start to finish. She had good vendor suggestions, made thoughtful recommendations, and had our back during the planning process and day-of coordination. Our guests loved her too! Thanks again to her for helping make our day so special and run so smoothly.

Rissa W.

Bride

Joanne is absolutely incredible, without a doubt the reason our wedding went as smoothly as it did. Throughout the process she was super on top of things, and quickly answered any questions I had (even if they were really silly, she never made me feel dumb for asking) and was so so kind and wonderful especially while dealing with a sensitive situation we were dealing with while planning. Throughout the wedding and the next day at brunch we had several guests come up to us and mention how great she was at keeping things right on time and was kind and helpful to everyone she interacted with.

Sarah C.

Bride

We could not have asked for a better “day of coordinator”. From the moment we booked with Joanne, even with just “day of” she was present, flexible, responsive, and was always ready with answers to our questions or helpful suggestions. The morning of our wedding, my now husband, forgot to pick up part of our order from a vendor and Joanne noticed the mishap, and ran out herself to pickup the left behind item. Joanne absolutely goes above and beyond, which was noticed by all of our guests, as they’re still sending messages of how on it she was, how hard she was working, and how she kept to the timeline but was flexible when needed.

Matt S.

Groom

We selected Events to Woo to help with our month-of wedding coordination, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding services. Joanne and Margaret were very professional, organized, and just all around wonderful people. It's hard to describe all of the things that they did, both large and small, to really make our wedding amazing. From giving us great ideas and recommendations, to driving to a far away store for us the day of our wedding, they exceeded our expectations. I hope more people can have the opportunity to work with these lovely ladies and their great company.

Christine S.

Bride

When planning our wedding, we had all of our vendors selected, but didn't know how the production would ultimately come together. We didn't want to "work" our wedding, and that's where Events to Woo came in and saved the day. With the "day-of" coordination option, we had oversight by a trusted team in Margaret and Liz, and they handled everything. We had an incredible day and didn't have to worry about a thing with the timeline or logistics. Even in the days and weeks leading up, when the small details become high priority, Margaret was available to give a second set of eyes and meet with vendors. With the day-of option, I also wanted to be cognizant of not taking advantage of Margaret's time compared to full-service planning. Strongly recommend Events to Woo, for a stress-free day, so you can focus on what matters. 🙂

Jessica S.

Bride

We were so lucky to have Joanne as our wedding planner! As someone who loves being in control of details, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel handing over the reins, but Joanne’s incredible organization and attention to detail made it easy to trust her completely. On our wedding day, Joanne and her team took care of absolutely everything, down to the smallest details. For example, they offered to make sure the bartenders poured us "water shots" when guests wanted to toast with us so we could pace ourselves through the night while still enjoying the celebration. Joanne also brought us food and dessert through the entire day to ensure we had a chance to eat, which was such a thoughtful touch in the middle of a busy day. What truly stood out was how much Joanne prioritized our needs and concerns. She really listened to what we wanted and went above and beyond to make sure our vision came to life seamlessly, even days leading up to the big day even though she was our day-of-coordinator. She was helpful in every way and made the entire experience so much less stressful. If you're looking for someone who will make your wedding day feel effortless and perfect, Joanne is the one! I can’t recommend her enough.

Melissa L.

Bride

We are so pleased that we hired Elizabeth from Events to Woo as our day-of coordinator! She handled all the behind-the-scenes logistics flawlessly, from coordinating vendors and managing the timeline to ensuring everything was set up perfectly for both ceremonies. Margaret and Elizabeth seamlessly managed the flow of guests, ensured all the necessary items were in place for each ceremony, and kept everything running smoothly and on schedule. They truly went above and beyond, handling everything with such kindness and professionalism.

Abigail M.

Bride

My husband and I hired Margaret as our month-of wedding coordinator and we don't regret it one bit! She was so friendly, helpful, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. She was there with us every step of the way and helped us through this important journey in our lives. She knew when to step in when we needed extra help, and when to step back and support us in making our vision come to life. We truly could not have done it without her! Our wedding went through smoothly and it was all because of Margaret and Eventstowoo. We were so blessed to have her as our coordinator and so grateful for their service. Thank you for making our big day so special!