First Light Events

Service levels: Day-of coordination/wedding management

Team size: 1

About First Light Events

First Light Events

Head Planner

After “retiring” from a career as a lawyer, Dawn joined ​the restaurant industry to learn everything she ​could about fine food, wine & cocktails and excellent ​hospitality. Now, with over three years ​of experience with events of all types and sizes in ​Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, Dawn is eager to ​bring event planning services to a wider audience. ​With a keen eye for detail, nerves of steel, and expert ​organizational skills, you can trust her to manage all ​aspects of your event with professionalism, precision ​and a bit of sparkle.

First Light focuses on smaller scale events where Dawn can bring personalized event planning services to everyone looking for help. First Light serves all couples in love in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

In three words: Calm, Flexible, Organized

Services by planning level

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

Planning a super small celebration? Let me help you pull it all together - full service assistance on a small scale from venue selection to day-of coordination.

Just need an extra hand on the big day? I'm happy to offer affordable day-of coordination. I'll meet with you a few weeks prior to your event and help you finalize the run of shown. I'll then do a final check with all your vendors and will be your point person on the big day! I'm a professional problem solver that will take care of whatever pops up so you can enjoy the champagne :)

Planning begins3 Months out
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Transportation Coordination
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Venue Visits
Budget Planning
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Accommodation Coordination
PricingStarts at $1,000Starts at $1,000

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  • Dream Backyard Wedding

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    •Francesca•Jan 8, 2025

    From the moment we started working with First Light Events, we knew we were in good hands! Dawn was open and so helpful for creating the day we wanted! We had ideas for our small backyard wedding, but we didn't really know where to start and the roadmap she laid out really made the process clear. Communicating with Dawn made planning straightforward. She was receptive and helped solidify our vision. Her contacts and experience helped us find affordable, quality vendors that really made our day as stress-free as possible. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning experience, and we highly recommend First Light Events to any couple looking for an enjoyable planning journey! Thank you Dawn!

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