Dapper Retriever Events and Weddings

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About Dapper Retriever Events and Weddings

Dapper Retriever Events and Weddings

Owner, Coordinator

I’ve been coordinating weddings and events in the DMV for years, and I’m so excited to work with you to create the event of your dreams! Let me take the stress out of planning for you! I offer a variety of coordination options and would love to work with you!

I think what sets me apart is that I will go above and beyond every time to make sure my couples have the wedding they’ve been dreaming of. For me, wedding planning isn’t just a job, it’s something I truly love. Getting to help couples create the weddings of their dreams and then to be there on one of the happiest days of their lives is such an honor and privilege.

In three words: Calm, Confident, Positive

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Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $6,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $4,000

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $2,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,000

A la carte

Pricing starts at $2,000

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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11 reviews

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    Liz

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 25

    Worth every penny!

    Drew was incredible. He was so knowledgeable and on top of every detail that on our actual wedding day, we didn't have to lift a finger — no checking timelines, no vendor questions, nothing. We just got to enjoy being married. Highly recommend!

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    Celeste & F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 13, 2026

    One of the best decisions you can make!

    Hiring Drew as our day-of coordinator was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process! We brought him into the process a few months out from the wedding, and he wasted no time getting up to speed. Throughout the process, Drew was incredibly organized, so deft in coordinating our various vendors and ensured no one missed a beat during the wedding weekend. An added bonus for us was his deep familiarity running weddings at Iron Gate (our venue) so he was able to draw on that expertise to help us think through details big and small - be it floor plans, string quartet placement, or simply where to set up favors and the welcome table. A consummate professional as well as a genuine, kind person, can't recommend Drew enough and when you hire him, know you are in great hands!

  • BD

    Bri D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 13, 2026

    Amazing and detailed day-of coordinator

    Drew came recommended to us by our venue, Mess Hall and he did not disappoint! He met with us before the wedding both in-person and virtually to get an idea of what we wanted and helped to iron out details that would've slipped through the cracks. He was able to give recommendations for other vendors, and was instrumental in our wedding running without any stress to the couple. He is personable, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and we had the best experience with him.

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    Ashley K.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 8, 2026

    Amazing wedding planner!!!

    Drew is absolutely incredible and we strongly recommend Dapper Retriever for all your event and wedding planning needs! He is warm, thoughtful, patient, organized, communicative, funny -- truly everything you could hope for and more! With Drew on our vendor team, we were able to bask in the joy of our wedding day without the stress of logistics. He made us feel so comfortable and celebrated, and we loved working with him SO much. Drew helped bring the vision for our big day to life, and we're so appreciative of his support and talent.

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    Remy

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 17, 2025

    Highly Recommend!

    We worked with Drew for our wedding, and we had such a great experience! Planning an event in our unconventional venue could have been overwhelming, but Drew made everything feel completely manageable. He was incredibly helpful in keeping us on track, talking through different options, and helping us make thoughtful decisions along the way. What we appreciated most was that he was a true thought partner. He asked the right questions, offered balanced guidance, and adapted seamlessly to the unique quirks of our space and vision. On the wedding day, everything flowed smoothly thanks to calm presence and making sure we were prepared! I didn't have to think about the logistics which was a dream! We’re so grateful for Drew and would recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive, easy to work with and fun planner who really understands how to bring a couple’s vision to life.

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