Wedding Planning

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wedding planning & design  serving charlottesville, richmond, virginia beach, eastern shore of virginia. and williamsburg

WHY WE'VE BECOME VIRGINIA'S PREMIERE WEDDING PLANNING & DESIGN FIRM

While we’re known for our elevated Southern wedding designs, it’s our concierge-level service and unmatched industry expertise that truly set us apart. We don’t just make weddings beautiful—we flawlessly manage the logistics of complex, multi-day events while curating top-tier vendor teams that reflect your style, budget, and personality. From start to finish, our goal is simple: to make you and your family feel like guests at your own celebration.

If you're searching for a wedding planner who knows Virginia and who can take your Pinterest board and create a unique vision that uniquely matches you as couple and package with a stress-free process...

With over 17 years of industry experience of planning Virginia weddings and submerging ourselves in every avenue of the wedding industry, we have mastered the art of planning a Virginia wedding with over 500 in our portfolio.

On your wedding day, we don't mind holding an umbrella for you while you get from point a to point b or feeding raisins to a crying toddler (only if their mom says it okay), or helping your flower girl get down the aisle. We will do everything we can to ensure that you and your families are truly guests at your own wedding. 

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The Wedding Company Way...

Here's the thing...in your Google searches I'm sure you've found a LOT of Virginia wedding planners, but, can any of them boast over 17 years of experience with a team of over twelve people? This experience coupled with the fact that we work at the same venues over and over enables us to tackle any sort of issue that comes up before and on wedding day. We truly are prepped for anything because we've seen everything.

Because of this, in the Virginia wedding world we are considered the premiere wedding planner serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Williamsburg.

"FINDING JESS AND HER COMPANY WAS A GODSEND

The Wedding Company of Williamsburg made my daughter’s wedding the perfect day! Hiring a wedding coordinator was absolutely one of the best decisions that we made when planning my daughter’s wedding and finding Jess and her company was a Godsend. From beginning to end, she took meticulous care of each and every detail. Jess’s passion for weddings combined with her organization and attention to detail made my daughter’s wedding, one of the best days of my life. I was able to thoroughly enjoy the entire day and not worry about details. Having Jess at the helm enabled us to be carefree as we visited with all of our guests and danced the night away. I highly recommend Jess Aiken and The Wedding Company of Williamsburg to everyone planning a wedding."

"The day wouldn’t have been the same without Jess or her team. 

Jess, owner of the Wedding Co of Williamsburg, is not only creative, collaborative, caring, and hardworking — but she’s the best. My cousin, who is from LA, and had the most fabulous wedding, noted she was the best planner she’s ever seen. That says something.

I went to Jess with a specific vision and we worked collaboratively to exceed it! I don’t know what I would have done without her. Jess tailors the experience to each bride and pours her heart into every detail and aspect of your wedding. When she says she will cry at your wedding and you will become friends. She means it."

"Full coordination was worth every. single. penny. 

My now husband and I were living far from Williamsburg, both working busy jobs, and decided early on that we'd want help. Jess knows so much about weddings in general and specifically Williamsburg-area vendors, and even though I am an organized person, there is no way I could have kept track of everything without her and kept my sanity.

She is incredibly responsive, beyond friendly, and finds a great balance between letting you run with your own vision and adding in her own suggestions based on her experience.

I have told every friend of mine that when they get married they should do everything they can to save the money for a planner because our experience with Jess was truly invaluable."

full service wedding planning + design

Our Full Planning & Design service is an all-encompassing experience for couples who want a seamless, expertly curated wedding from start to finish. This package includes unlimited planning sessions and email support, access to our luxury online planning dashboard, full budget proposal and management, and personalized vendor recommendations across all categories—plus assistance with booking, management, and ongoing communication. We handle every detail, from hotel block coordination and transportation logistics to custom invitation design, RSVP management, and wedding website creation. Our team provides comprehensive design curation, final rental confirmations, timeline and layout creation for all weekend events, and two venue walkthroughs per event. You’ll benefit from access to our trusted vendor network, full staffing throughout the weekend, rehearsal coordination, and a dedicated liaison managing logistics with your vendor team. With a limited number of weddings accepted annually, our clients receive our undivided attention, elevated service, and flawless execution across every element of the wedding weekend. Couples who choose this package typically invest $100,000 or more into their wedding celebration.

partial planning

Our Partial Planning package is ideal for couples who have a vision but need expert guidance to bring it all together in the final stretch. Beginning six months before the wedding, this service includes three tailored planning sessions, unlimited email support, and access to our luxury online planning dashboard. We offer personalized vendor recommendations and booking assistance for up to three vendors, along with timeline and layout creation for the wedding day. You’ll receive final rental confirmations, a venue walkthrough, vendor communication support, and coordination of the rehearsal to ensure a seamless experience. On the wedding day, our team provides up to 14 hours of service. To further customize your planning journey, you’ll also choose one elevated service: a budget proposal meeting and estimate, invitation and RSVP management, hotel block and transportation coordination, or a design consultation with our owner. This package is perfect for the couple who wants confidence, support, and peace of mind in the final stages of planning.

wedding management

Our Wedding Day Management package is designed for couples who’ve handled the planning but want a professional team to bring it all together and execute it seamlessly. Beginning three months before the wedding, you’ll receive unlimited email support, access to our luxury online planning dashboard, and expert guidance to finalize the details. We’ll create a detailed wedding day timeline and floor plan, conduct one venue walkthrough, and take over vendor communication starting one month out. From final logistics coordination with your full vendor team to rehearsal coordination and up to 11 hours of service on the wedding day, our team ensures everything runs smoothly so you can be fully present and stress-free on your big day. 

included in every package

Our concierge service ensures you and your VIPs are fully taken care of on wedding day—with meals delivered, errands handled, and a dedicated team member by your side every step of the way.



You’ll never feel like just another client—with a dedicated team assigned to your wedding, we’re with you every step of the way, offering hands-on support and guidance from start to finish.



CONCIERGE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE

A DEDICATED TEAM

Day of execution

Every detail will be taken care of for you and your families on your wedding day. To setup/breakdown of your cherished wedding items to overseeing the flawless execution of every vendor involved. Our day of execution is unlike any other companies due to our large team and capacity to take care of you even beyond the wedding timeline.

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We currently offer our Wedding Day Management packages
 for select venues that we have a partnership with. 

The Process

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First, let's setup a wedding consultation to discuss your wedding and learn more about how we can serve you .

the boring paperwork

When you decide to book we will send a contract services questionnaire. You'll fill that out and we then create the wedding contract and invoice for you for 50% of your wedding planning package. 

Online Aisle Planner Dashboard

You'll get access to our customer relationship management software, Aisle Planner, from the day you sign the wedding contract .

your planner will be chosen

Once all the bookkeeping is done, you'll be introduced to your planner via email and the next steps will be provided. 

venue walkthrough

You'll get a venue walkthrough at the beginning of planning or when you come into town and a final walkthrough to review final details, typically 1.5 months out from the wedding.

vendor recommendations and communication

Your planner handles all vendor recommendations, all bookings, contract review, and keeps track of payments and payment reminders. We communicate with the caterer or all-inclusive venue the final numbers for catering and breakdown of meals. We also communicate with ALL vendors through the entirety of planning.

timeline and diagrams

Your timeline and diagrams will be completed following the first walkthrough. You'll have access to them before they are sent out to vendors and your planner will work on it with you until two months from the wedding. They will be sent out to all vendors five weeks out, two weeks out, and week of the wedding with updates.


design and budget

We will provide you with a full design plan in tandem with a full budget breakdown. We show you how to achieve the budget you've set forth for the vision you want to have. 

check-ins

Your planner will provide monthly checklist items starting from the day you sign the contract and tell you what you should be doing each month. 

okay i'm sold.

But how do I know if Wedding Co. is for me?

We totally understand that choosing who to invest in on the biggest day of your life is a VERY big deal. And it's for that reason that we provide, FREE, no-obligation consultations to make sure we are the best fit for you! Our consults will allow you to get to know our value and team, along with help you get the direction you need in order to move forward with locking us in as your trusted planning team on your wedding day. 

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Got questions?

We've got answers.

When will I be assigned a Wedding Co. Planner? 

For all packages, we provide the couple with their planner and their contact information, immediately following the booking process with Wedding Co.

Do you all do Custom Packages?

While we have the ability to do custom packages, we tend to stick with the wedding planning packages we have set in place. Over the years, we have found that these serve the majority of our clients well. 

Do you travel outside of Williamsburg, Virginia? 

Yes! While we originally were known for Williamsburg, Virginia weddings, we have just rebranded to become Wedding Company of Virginia. Our specialty areas include the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Williamsburg.

How many weddings do you all do a year?

We typically plan and assist on anywhere from 30-35 weddings a year. With a team of 5 lead planners, none of us take on more than 10 weddings a year to ensure our couples are getting the best planning services possible. We take a limited number of full service clients due to the scope of work involved. 

I’m ready to book a consultation, how do I do that? 

Yay! We would love to meet with you to see how we can best serve your needs. Please submit your inquiry on our contact page. You will receive an email right away with our planning packages and offerings. In addition, you will be provided with a link to book a wedding consultation with us. It’s a free, no obligation, meeting! 

What makes your Company different? 

We are so glad you asked! We put hospitality above everything. We want you and your family to feel as if they are guests at your wedding. We do this by providing concierge services on the wedding day like bringing lunch, bringing drinks, and being there for you and your family every step of the way. In addition, our 15+ years of experience in the Williamsburg wedding market, has allowed us to become experts in what the area has to offer. Our knowledge of the area’s wedding industry exceeds expectations. 

What type of services do you offer? 

We currently offer Wedding Day Management services, Partial Planning, Full Planning and Design services. We limit the number of design services each year to ensure each client receives the attention they deserve. 

What type of communication do you offer? 

Each planner is different. From the start of your planning experience, your planner will tell you the best way to contact them. Email is included in your package. Most of our team members love text, phone calls, email, and using the app, Voxer for communication. 

the leading lady here at wedding company of williamsburg

I've been in the industry for over seventeen years, executing weddings in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. I'm a Williamsburg native, turned wedding planner. 

I am a firefighter wife, mommy to Owen, a pup pup mom, and weddings are my passion! Most days you will find me downtown supporting a local coffee shop in merchants square. 

As the Owner, I have a hand in every wedding that comes through our doors but personally, I take on six full planning and design weddings a year.

I can't wait to meet you and hear all about your wedding vision! 

meet jess

"Jess and her team will make sure your day is so special and I am so grateful to her for everything she did for us."

we can't wait to support you on your day

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