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About

A professional wedding planner in Charlottesville, Virginia, Barb Wired, LLC has been creating memories for its couples for more than 20 years. Owner Barbara “Barb” Lundgren and her team take pride in assessing the goals of their couples in an effort to provide affordable options. With years of consultation and event management experience, Barb Wired, LLC is committed to making your celebration a one-of-a-kind experience!

Experience
A native of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Barb has over 25 years of event planning experience. Said experience ranges from school events to private estate parties; tours and exchange programs; small stage productions; fundraisers and festivals. A graduate of the Leadership Charlottesville Class of 2000, Barb opened Barb Wired, LLC that same year. She handles up to 35 weddings annually.

Services Offered
Barb Wired, LLC specializes in creating the ideal atmosphere for every gathering, no matter the size. To ensure your event is everything you and your significant other dreamed of and more, the following services are provided:

  • Consultation
  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Full and partial planning
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Referrals
  • Vendor Management


Areas Covered
Barb and her team proudly assist couples throughout Charlottesville and Central Virginia.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3-5
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Barb Wired

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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99% recommend it
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The team led by Barb receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Couples praise Barb's professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise in bringing their vision to life. The entire team is credited for creating a seamless and stress-free experience on the wedding day, offering valuable guidance and support throughout the planning process. Their network of top vendors, organizational skills, and calm demeanor are highlighted as crucial in executing flawless weddings that leave lasting memories. Overall, multiple reviewers highly recommend Barb and her team for their outstanding work and dedication to making weddings truly unforgettable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The team led by Barb receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services. Couples praise Barb's professionalism, attention to detail, and expertise in bringing their vision to life. The entire team is credited for creating a seamless and stress-free experience on the wedding day, offering valuable guidance and support throughout the planning process. Their network of top vendors, organizational skills, and calm demeanor are highlighted as crucial in executing flawless weddings that leave lasting memories. Overall, multiple reviewers highly recommend Barb and her team for their outstanding work and dedication to making weddings truly unforgettable.

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Andrea L. Sent on 04/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the bride

Barbara is very professional. She had everything in control. I had a question she had an answer quickly. The entire wedding went down perfectly no flaws. I would highly recommend Barbara for any wedding. She is amazing.
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Kristia J. Sent on 12/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

Barb helped us contract with an amazing team of vendors! Her expertise and experiences were far above and beyond any of our expectations... and we are a pretty demanding group! She expertly helped us navigate our plans for not just our wedding day, but... an entire weekend for 150 guests. Breakfasts, Manor House party, rehearsal dinner and night before bonfire in addition to the wedding day festivities. Morning breakfast, mid day catering, a million moving parts all the way thru our sparkler exit that was adapted on the fly due to rain. Barb and her team executed a flawless weekend our guests are still raving about! She is a bargain considering her expertise, industry contacts and willingness to dig in and get the work done in a professional manner with a smile on her face!
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Karlie E. Sent on 12/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Team

Barb and the entire BarbWired Team made our Wedding a beautiful and memorable event. From our initial meeting with Bab to the full execution of our wedding weekend, we felt completely at ease. The BW team is organized, creative, and prepared. They made the planning process and vendor selection seamless. Barb is a seasoned professional with a network of the best vendors in the Charlottesville area. We had no worries with the vendor team we selected with the help of the BW team. Her team are professionals who will not only be prepared for anything but are also kind and supportive individuals. Barb and her team go above and beyond to capture each couple's essence and to make their dreams a reality. We had three days of events, and the BW team made each event perfect down to the smallest of details. We were blown away by the events and were able to enjoy every event fully. Thank you Barb and Team for making our wedding weekend perfect! It is truly the value of a lifetime to have worked with you and we cannot thank you enough for the incredible memories we will cherish for a lifetime.

Professional Network & Endorsements

40 Endorsements
April Bennett Photography April Bennett Photography Wedding Photographers

I love Barb! Just wonderful to work with, with a creative and flexible vision, artful style, and a down to earth reliability that makes her brides love her. And her staff is as amazing as she is! Wonderful.

Early Mountain Vineyards Early Mountain Vineyards Winery Weddings

Barb and her team are fantastic to work with! They are incredibly efficient and thorough and our clients love them - we cannot say enough good things about Barb Wired!

Jack Looney Photography Jack Looney Photography Wedding Photographers

I always LOVE working with Barb and her team!

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