Event By Dawn

Service levels: Partial planning

Team size: 1 – 3

About Event By Dawn

Event By Dawn

Head Planner

At Event by Dawn, I’ve spent over 10 years helping couples bring their wedding dreams to life. I’m here to guide you through the planning process, making it as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. I love working closely with you to create a day that reflects your unique vision, and I’m happy to tailor my packages to fit your budget and needs. From start to finish, I’ll ensure your wedding day is seamless, personal, and unforgettable.

I pride myself on being easy-going and down-to-earth, making your wedding planning stress-free and focused entirely on your vision. I love helping couples save money where it matters. Having worked alongside many amazing wedding vendors, I can help guide you to the perfect match for your day. I stay calm under pressure and I'm very detail-oriented, my passion is bringing your dream wedding to life, the way you’ve envisioned it.

In three words: Calm, Confident, Honest

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Partial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

At I am with you every step of the way, ensuring your event is beautifully planned and seamlessly executed.

Planning begins12 Months out3 Months out
Contract Review
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Rentals & Linens
PricingStarts at $3,700Starts at $3,500

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  • We love working with Dawn!

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    •The Whiskey Chaser -.•Mar 21, 2025

    We have had the pleasure of working as a wedding vendor alongside Dawn for the past 6 years and can’t say enough about how great all of her events turn out. It's apparent that she really invests herself in each of her special celebrations. In addition, she makes our jobs as vendors that much easier. With so many wedding vendors and so many details that come together to create each special day, a planner will inevitably have many issues to troubleshoot . We have seen her handle these types of situations time and again professionally and with grace to keep the event running without anyone the wiser. Kudos! Simply put, every time we see Dawn’s name appear on our client’s worksheets, we know it’s going to be a good day! Thank you Dawn!!!!

    Response from vendor•Mar 25, 2025
    Thank you so much, Chad! Your kind words truly mean the world to me. I absolutely love working with you and the Whiskey Chaser team! You bring such great energy and talent to every event. I’m so grateful for our continued partnership and always look forward to the next time we get to team up! -Dawn-

  • Amazing, personable, thoughtful!

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    •Melissa E.•Mar 9, 2025

    I am a photographer and have worked with Dawn as a vendor at weddings countless times. She is one of my favorite planners to work with because she is friendly, thoughtful, organized, reliable, and great at her job! As a vendor, I love how easy she is to work with. She makes my job easier by being so organized and great with communication and support. I have watched Dawn work with many couples over the years and she is always going above and beyond to take care of their needs. Dawn is the epitome of a hard worker! On top of all of that, she has a great, kind personality that keeps the day from feeling stressful. I definitely recommend working with Dawn! You will not be disappointed!

    Response from vendor•Mar 25, 2025
    Melissa, it truly means a lot coming from someone I admire and enjoy working with so much. I always appreciate your calm presence, creativity and professionalism on a wedding day. Working together makes everything flow so much smoother and I’m grateful for the mutual support we share. Looking forward to many more weddings together! -Dawn-

  • Making the impossible possible

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    •Jeffrey M.•Feb 11, 2025

    Dawn is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her communication style is prompt, anticipatory of needs, and fun throughout the entire planning process. Her work is thoughtful, professional, and decisive, ensuring that couple's special day is a complete success. My favorite Dawn story is when a celebrity couple lost their venue due to storms just days before their Wedding. Dawn snapped into action to find a new, comparable venue straight away. She then coordinated with all the vendors and staff to ensure that we were all on the same page and up to date with the most recent changes. It was surely a stressful time for the couple, but I'm so glad that Dawn was in charge to make sure that their worst fears were alleviated. The Wedding was a great success!

    Response from vendor•Feb 14, 2025
    Jeffrey, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly means the world to hear such thoughtful feedback from someone as talented, professional and all-around amazing as you. I can’t say enough about how much I love working with you! You bring the perfect balance of professionalism and fun to every event, and if I could have you as a vendor at every single wedding, I absolutely would! The wedding you mentioned was definitely an unforgettable one and I’m so grateful we had such an incredible team to pull it all together. Your ability to stay cool under pressure while keeping the energy light and fun is exactly why I always hope to see your name on my vendor list. You make every event better and I truly can’t wait for the next time we get to work together! Thank you again for your kind words and for being such a rockstar in this industry! Warmly, Dawn

  • We love working with Dawn!

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    •Olana H.•Jan 29, 2025

    Working with Event By Dawn is an absolute pleasure. Dawn’s communication style is relaxed, understanding, and effective. The quality of her work and value provided is unmatched - she is prepared, thorough, and incredibly efficient. Dawn and her team bring a wealth of experience, are highly insightful, and demonstrate impressive creativity. It's such a breath of fresh air to work with a planner who stays calm in the midst of high intensity weddings. Dawn always has a smile on her face and treats the vendors very well, which means a lot to us.

    Response from vendor•Jan 29, 2025
    Your kind words truly mean the world to me. It’s always a joy working alongside talented and dedicated vendors like you. Creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for both couples and vendors is so important to me, and I’m grateful to be part of such an amazing community. Looking forward to many more weddings together!

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