Velada Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 3
About Velada Events
Velada Events
With a decade-long background in high-level communications & events, Geraldine brings precision, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling to Velada Events, helping hosts & couples to craft unforgettable celebrations. Known for her detail-driven approach, precise logistics, and warm demeanor, she guides couples through each stage of planning with intention, bringing their vision to life. More than planners, we’re true collaborators, dedicated to organization, meaningful connections, and intentional design. Above all, we craft events with purpose, creating moments that leave a lasting impact.
At Velada Events, we are dedicated to ensuring our couples have the best experience in the event planning journey. Our pristine attention to detail, strong organizational skills, communicative approach & creative mindset help keep our hosts & couples grounded in the planning process, leading to excellent events. We focus on not only ensuring your logistics are efficient, but that your events are planned with intentionality & purpose. We achieve this by creating strong relationships with your vendors, tailoring our approach to your needs, and providing wholehearted, thoughtful, and genuine advice every step of the way.
In three words: Confident, Organized, Thoughtful
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The Bespoke package is our most comprehensive experience where we build your ideal vendor team, coordinate all logistics, design the aesthetics, and manage the event day-of. | This package is built for the hands-on couples that want to have a bit more help than the traditional coordination package. With this package, we work together to ensure your vision is being met to the highest degree, including design assistance, vendor recommendations, and our event management services. | Our The Essentials package is built for the couples who want full control of their wedding planning process but need someone to take the stress from them in the last stretch of wedding planning. This package begins services three months before and will ensure that your stunning event is executed to the highest degree. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $10,000 | Starts at $6,500 | Starts at $3,250 |
Reviews
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49 reviews
- CR
Carolyn R.
The best! Goes above and beyond!
We worked with Geraldine for our wedding weekend in D.C. in September 2026. With a custom package, she helped us execute a hindu ceremony welcome party on Friday night and then on Saturday, our 180 person wedding. She met with us so many times, answered all of our questions, gave advice, and truly helped pull it all together. She listened to us, and we trusted her completely during wedding weekend when your head is everywhere! We didn't make her life easy with a 22-person wedding party but she can command a room, and everyone was beyond impressed with her! I wanted to note too that we met with a few wedding planners, and she was the only one to do a video call with us, which really stood out! Would highly, highly recommend!!
- FG
Fathom Venue G.
Why We Love Having Velada Events in Our Space!
There is nothing better than working alongside an event planner who brings both sharp organization and genuine warmth to a wedding day, and Geraldine is just that! She is always an absolute joy to work with, ensuring that every detail is going according to plan. Velada Events is a dream partner for any venue, and we can’t wait to have them back in our space!
- AR
Amy R.
Do yourself a favor and hire them right now
We hired Geraldine for her partial planning package and I can’t say enough positive things about the experience. She is extremely knowledgeable and good at helping you make decisions when you’re unsure. She was very easy to communicate with and was clear with me during the whole process. Everything from day one to wedding day was smooth and easy and so many of our vendors complimented her attention to detail and planning (and they work with a lot of other planners!) Geraldine was always on top of everything and I never once had to worry about any small issue arising because I knew she’d be on it. At the end of the process, you’ll trust her with your life! On top of everything else, she’s a very kind and funny person and a joy to be around, which makes the planning process even better :))) HIRE HER RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!
- MG
Madeleine G.
Above & Beyond
Working with Velada was an absolute dream. Not only is Geraldine an incredible planner, but she is also just such a joy to be around. Throughout every meeting, Geraldine kept me on track, offered thoughtful advice and helpful tips, and anticipated potential situations so we always felt prepared. During vendor meetings, she brought up questions and details that never would have crossed my mind. She truly understood my vision and communicated and executed it beautifully. In the week leading up to the wedding, Geraldine even helped plan TWO additional events due to unpredictable weather. On the wedding day itself, everything ran seamlessly because Gera was so organized, proactive, and prepared. I genuinely could not have done this without her. Endless thanks to Gera and the entire Velada team for making my dream wedding a reality.
- LJ
Lindsey J.
Planner who acts as an honest friend
We were lucky to work with Geraldine for two events--our microwedding then a wedding reception 6 months later. We knew that Geraldine was the perfect coordinator/planner the first call we had with her. She is a perfect mix of personable and organized. When catering forgot our menus at our wedding, she created and printed new ones hours before dinner. For our reception, she helped me with my dress, carried my things while we took pictures, and kept everything running efficiently while we were busy partying and too tipsy to care about a timeline. She's honest, an incredible designer, and will make your events run smoothly. We will miss chatting with her regularly
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