What is Wedding “Planning”?
Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. The Barb Wired team is committed to doing everything we can to help you take in every moment and create great memories.
Some suggest that all you need is a coordinator for the day, but a coordinator is not a planner. Hiring someone for the day is simply hiring a director to carry out what you have already planned yourself. We can never assume that the venue can fill any part of the planning role, as they are on site to oversee the venue operations solely.
We are service-driven and will manage every aspect of the day as you have envisioned it. We offer partial and full planning packages, starting with a complimentary initial consultation. The packages can be customized to accommodate your specific needs so that everyone (including Mom!) will be able to relax and enjoy the day.
During that initial consultation and throughout the entire planning process, we will find the best ways to keep your budget in line, while still achieving your vision. We will carefully build a “team” of vendors to suit your goals and budget, all with cohesion and trust in mind. The result? A seamless wedding day!
How will a team of wedding planners make your wedding just as you imagine? Call and speak to Barb, the “Fairy Godmother” according to our brides. A quick conversation with Barb will show you the value of allowing a wedding planner to invest in your special day. As a result, you and your loved ones will have more time to enjoy your engagement and take pleasure in the planning process.
Packages
“Forevermore” — Full Planning package
Unlimited Hours
· Collect bids from vendors
· Budget Assistance
· Arrange/attend vendor meetings
· Provide comprehensive checklist, full itinerary, and ceremony seating plan
· Facilitate ceremony & reception in accordance with venue and caterer
· Guest Services including hotel consultation and transportation assistance
· Rental coordination, delivery plus setup supervision
· Troubleshoot logistical situations and/or oversights
· Provide assorted décor items as reserved
“Fairy Godmother” — Partial Planning package
· Provide comprehensive checklist, full itinerary, and ceremony seating plan
· Facilitate ceremony & reception in accordance with venue and caterer
· Guest Services including Hotel Block and Transportation
· Rental coordination, delivery plus setup supervision
· Troubleshoot logistical situations and/or oversights
· Provide assorted décor items as reserved
Elopements
Skipping the big wedding? We can help!
Dreaming of an elopement in Central Virginia? Leave the big budgets, family dynamics, and anxiety behind, and spend more time basking in the glow of being newlyweds. Your elopement deserves our expert touch! We will help you create a romantic, stress-free day to highlight your love story.
Value
Even for elopements, there is no substitute for the value and knowledge that a local planner brings. Our team will ensure that you are making the most of your time and money as you prepare for this special day. We provide couples with priceless expertise on the best local destinations to match your vision.
Accommodations
We are well connected in the community and suggest vendors best suited for your elopement vision. Although your elopement may not have all of the traditional wedding vendors, we are happy to suggest photographers, videographers, florists, and officiants. Barb Wired will assist in planning a comfortable stay and unforgettable honeymoon!
Details
Just because you are eloping does not mean that your wedding is detail-free. Barb Wired will help you craft a schedule of events with attention-to-detail and a stress-free environment for this intimate experience. This includes clarifying any necessary documentation for eloping in Virginia, so that you and your special someone can sit back and relax!
Barb Wired would love to be a part of your unique nuptials! See what fun we had here with Keri & Riley!
Event Management
From event concept to on-site management, Barb Wired has the expertise and style to make your private or corporate event the latest envy. We can ensure your function runs smoothly so you are free to enjoy yourself and your guests. In addition to suggesting a wide range of vineyards, farms and public sites, Barb Wired is fortunate to have exclusive access to beautiful country estates. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the settings with you and to help determine which location will suit your style and vision.
Travel and Tours
Hotels
Within the Charlottesville area, obtaining room blocks can be a tricky process, given the region’s popularity for history, wineries, sports attractions and other special events. We will help guide you through this process!
Tours
We understand the logistics behind planning a successful wedding and would love the opportunity to share our expertise in organizing tours and experiences for your family and friends including pre-wedding day celebrations. Cville Tours is a full service tour operator offering unique tours and experiences in and around Charlottesville. There is no request too large or too small for us to handle. We have handpicked unique experiences to provide your group with the perfect activities specific to your needs.
Honeymoon
Your honeymoon will be a celebration of your new life together. Cville Travel understands the importance of this special time. With years of experience in this field, they understand your every need. They listen to your dreams and put together the perfect personalized luxury honeymoon experience, based on your tastes, desires and preferences.