Expert Wedding Planning & Milestone Celebration Services

Do you want your wedding to be special? Memorable? A day you and your guests will treasure forever? Do you want to leave nothing to chance! Have we got a one-day event made just for you!

Our one-day planning event will guide you through everything you and your significant other need to plan your big day, giving you the blueprint to create your best wedding.

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Proudly serving Buffalo, New York City, Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Orange Beach and Gulf Coast side of Alabama and Florida. International Travel upon request and availability.

Wedding Planning & Milestone Event Planning​

At Grady Events, we believe life’s milestones deserve to be celebrated with kindness, generosity of spirit, and intention. We are dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind experiences that honor your story, define your moment, and create lasting memories with the people you love most. We believe in authenticity, originality, and the beauty of ritual to help us all cope with difficult moments.

We serve as both a trusted mediator and expert collaborator, communicating your vision and expectations to every participating vendor so you can remain fully present—focused on joy, connection, and celebration.

We manage communication, timelines, vendors, and production details so you can focus on what matters most: being with the people you love. Our team is also experienced in event branding and room design, thoughtfully shaping spaces for impact, flow, and meaningful guest experiences.

With more than 40 years of combined experience in the event industry, we bring calm leadership, creative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for your wedding or milestone celebration.

Planning Timeline

We invite you to get in touch to start a conversation. An eight-month lead time is strongly preferred for all events.

Events booked with less than eight months’ notice may not receive the full scope of services outlined below due to planning and availability constraints.

Services

Overall Event Purpose Creation

Event Branding

Event Design

Guest Experience Design

Agenda Creation

Print Design

Invites, Programs, Event signage

Email Communications

Content, distribution & guest follow up

Guest Table Seating

Production Coordination

Vendor timeline and coordination

Guest Check-in

Event Timeline Management

Stage Management

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The Full Experience

Consulting & Visioning

• Initial discovery meetings to define event vision and priorities
• Creative concept development & thematic exploration

Design & Branding

• Custom event branding & style development
• Mood boards + color palette + typography
• Room flow, décor planning, and layout design
• Coordination of rentals, furniture, linens, tabletop, signage, lighting

Vendor Management

• Vendor recommendations and booking support
• Contract review and ongoing vendor communication
• Production schedule and delivery coordination

Planning & Logistics

• Comprehensive planning timeline
• Event expense reports & tracking support
• Site visits and floor plan optimization

Coordination

• Full coordination of ceremony and reception flow
• Vendor check-ins and production oversight
• On-site support for rehearsal and event day

Deliverables

• Full coordination of ceremony and reception flow
• Vendor check-ins and production oversight
• On-site support for rehearsal and event day

Suggested Starting Investment

$10,500 – $15,000
(Does not include travel or hotel costs)

The Coordination Experience

Pre-Event Coordination

• One comprehensive planning meeting (in person preferred, virtual if needed)
• Review of vendor contracts & timeline refinement
• Creation of detailed day-of production schedule
• Room layout & flow review

Vendor Communication

• Final coordination call with vendors
• Distribution of timeline and expectations

Rehearsal

• Attendance and hands-on management of rehearsal

Event Day Support

• Production management of ceremony and reception
• Vendor check-ins, timeline execution, and troubleshooting
• Support that allows you to remain present and enjoy your celebration

Suggested Starting Investment

$3,500 – $5,000
(Does not include travel or hotel costs)

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