If you're reading this, you've wisely started the first part of your wedding planning by looking at Dear My Event page! And the second part you need to do is hire Olivia as your wedding planner and Stella as your florist, and you won’t regret your decision to do so! We wanted to have our wedding in Virginia, but we’re from Boston and were looking for vendors based in VA. We stumbled upon DME on instagram and immediately knew we wanted to work with them. From our first meeting with Olivia, she understood our unique circumstances and made us feel at ease despite the distance. Her local expertise truly bridged the gap, making us feel connected and involved throughout the wedding planning. It was clear that Olivia had a ton of experience in planning weddings and really knew the ins and outs of weddings!
Olivia and Stella were able to take our visions and turn them into a reality. During the full service planning, they were easily accessible, and always able to help and suggest ideas when needed. They had great recommendations for vendors and styling details within our budget that made a big impact.
Olivia was incredibly helpful and prepared a detailed day-of timeline, organized our rehearsal, entire ceremony, and reception, making sure everything looked perfect, and also guided our guests to the appropriate areas.
They also surprised us and our guests with beautiful decors around our welcome table!
On our wedding day, we had absolutely nothing to worry about- Olivia took care of grand timeline and all the little details. Our program got delayed a little bit, but Olivia quickly came up with an alternative plan and managed to still run all the programs within our time so that the guests and our photographer/videographer can capture all of our moments. We felt completely secure and relaxed during the entire wedding. They successfully delivered our vision into something more than the best we could ever imagine! If you happen to hire them as your wedding planner and florist, just trust them with your heart and they will reward you with the most beautiful and successful wedding day ever!

Working with the DME team (Olivia and Stella) was one of the best decisions we made as we prepared for our wedding. Both took time with us MONTHS before the wedding to helped us concretize our ideas on how we envision our wedding to be, and kept us stress-free during the process.

Olivia’s service especially shined the month before the wedding, leading to the day of. She took over the entire administrative work, coordinating with us, the DJ, photographer, videographer, HMU artist, and the venue to make sure that we are aligned and that we all adhere to the same schedule on the wedding day. On the wedding day, Olivia thoroughly orchestrated from ceremony and reception from start to finish, making sure that everything goes seamlessly. Thanks to her, all we had to do was enjoy and have fun with friends and family.

As for the floral/decor service- Stella has such an artistic taste in colors and flowers. She did an amazing job with decorating our ceremony and reception using different color schemes while still keeping dusty blue as the main color. The flowers on the ceremony arch, bouquet, boutonnieres, and the decors on the sweetheart and the guest tables came out super beautifully and we received so many compliments!

I can’t recommend Olivia and Stella of Dear My Event highly enough! As a busy physician, I’m used to coordinating and keeping track of numerous details in my professional life, but planning my wedding was a whole different ballgame. I recognized early on (approximately a year before I wanted to have my wedding) that I needed help, and I had seen how they flawlessly coordinated a wedding for another physician that I know. Dear My Event absolutely came through in every way possible.

From our very first meeting, Olivia had my vote of confidence. It was clear to me that she is highly experienced and has a deep understanding of the wedding space. One of my biggest challenges — and what I found most daunting — was finding the right vendors who not only fit our vision but also aligned with our budget. Thankfully, Olivia provided numerous recommendations, and I’m thrilled to say that every single one was absolutely fantastic. What stood out most was Olivia’s exceptional communication throughout the entire planning process. We held several meetings, both virtual and in-person, where she patiently listened to our ideas and concerns. She made sure were were involved and informed every step of the way, providing updates and answering any questions we had. This open line of communication helped me to feel supported as we navigated the complexities of planning the wedding. I also had a lot of scattered ideas and some wedding trends I wanted to incorporate into our special day, but I didn’t know how to make it all come together. Olivia took the reins and expertly managed the intricate logistics of our day, including our beautiful Chinese tea ceremony and a complex venue flip that required impeccable timing and precision. I felt completely at ease knowing she was handling all the details, allowing me to focus on enjoying every moment. I’m sure there were many challenges that arose behind the scenes that she shielded me from, which I truly appreciated.

In addition, the floral arrangements created by Stella were nothing short of drop-dead gorgeous. They added a breathtaking touch to the entire event, perfectly complementing our theme and color palette. Every bouquet, centerpiece, and decorative element was meticulously crafted, and I received countless compliments from our guests! Stella took my inspiration photos and truly brought them to life. I often waffled back and forth about what I wanted, but she transformed my disparate ideas into a cohesive vision that was absolutely stunning. I put my full faith in her artistry, and I’m so glad that I did.

I am so grateful to Olivia and Stella for their expertise, dedication, and creativity. They made our wedding day not just possible, but truly magical. If you’re looking for a wedding planner and florist who can handle it all with grace and style, look no further!