DWP Events, llc


Service levels: Partial planning

Team size: 1 – 4


About DWP Events, llc

DWP Events, llc

Event Specialist

Debbie is the calm in the chaos and the quiet force behind a flawlessly run wedding day. With a steady presence, quick problem-solving instincts, and an eye for the details couples didn’t even know mattered. 0rganized but never rigid. Blending structure with warmth, clear direction with collaboration, and professionalism with a genuinely supportive energy. Vendors appreciate her realistic timelines & proactive communication, while couples love that she’s both their biggest advocate and their steady anchor. The kind of coordinator who can manage a timeline, fluff a dress, redirect a vendor, and calm nerves without missing a beat.

Everything I start to type sounds cliche'..... but true....I love people, and I love helping everyone plan the day of their dreams and through years of experience have learned what it takes and how to pivot if the ocassion arises. At the end of the day I want you as the couple to remember your day, I don't want you to feel rushed from one thing to the next but to be fully immersed in the experience of taking it all in. This is a party like none you will ever be a part of again in quite the same way and I am here to help you have the best expereince possible.

In three words: Organized, Reassuring, Supportive


Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Day-of coordination / wedding managementElopement / microweddingA la cartePartial planning
Description

We customize wedding day management packages to the needs of each couple. Our basic package works for many couples, having us arrive about 2 hours prior to the guests to help with personal decor, direct vendors, welcome your guests, que the ceremony, invite guests to cocktail hour and manage your timeline through cake cutting or dessert.

We appreciate that just because your guest list is smaller and more intimate the details still matter. We offer to assist with all the important items both big and small. This package pricing is for weddings under 50 guests, taking place in New London, Windham or Tolland Counties. Upcharges are incurred for other locations outside our service area.

Need an experinced confidant to listen to your ideas and guide you, that's an option when you choose a la carte. Hire us for an hour or for many hours with no other obligation.

Use our expereince and guidance as you plan. We provide referrals to the professionals in each category we know will provide excellent service and the very best experience. You do the research but we are the guiding light. Most of our partial planning clients include Wedding Day Management to ensure all the plans come together smoothly.

Planning begins6 Months out3 Months out9 Months out12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Transportation Coordination
Budget Planning
Accommodation Coordination
PricingStarts at $1,850Starts at $1,500Starts at $75Starts at $1,500

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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7 reviews

  • GJ

    Grace J.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 3, 2026

    You should hire Deb

    Deb was an absolute rockstar throughout our wedding. I brought her on as our coordinator after I had already hired most of my vendors and was starting to feel overwhelmed, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Her years of experience were invaluable because she truly thought of everything. No detail was too small, and she consistently went above and beyond to bring my vision to life. She kept everything running smoothly and solved problems before I even knew they existed. Beyond being incredibly organized and professional, Deb was also so kind and thoughtful. She made sure that my family, my husband, and I were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of the day instead of worrying about logistics. If you're looking for someone who is experienced, super responsive, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in making your event special, I cannot recommend Deb highly enough. We are so grateful for everything she did to make our wedding absolutely perfect.

    Debra White-PalmerAug 4, 2026

    "GRACE" this is so appreciated. You were also a rockstar planner and that makes my job so much easier. What an absolutely beautiful wedding it was. Thank you for sharing the photo with the lighthouse in the background, why would anyone want to have their ceremony anywhere else at the Branford House property! We may not have the opportunity to bump into each other locally like some of my couples, so I can just wish you and Josh all the happiness in the world, with a life filled with all types of adventures!

  • LG

    Lucy G.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 3, 2026

    Bride

    Can’t even begin to describe how awesome Debbie was! My wedding day was executed better than I ever even imagined. From setup to breakdown, I never lifted a finger. Debbie handled everything, checked on me, fixed my bustle, solved problems, and probably lots of other stuff I don’t even know about. Knowing what I know now, I would’ve hired her to plan my wedding too! Her connections in the industry are unmatched and she is just truly your best option for a wedding coordinator in this area. Don’t hire anyone else!

    Debra White-PalmerAug 4, 2026

    Yay, I love reading that your day was better than you ever imagined! This was my first wedding with the team at the Haley Mansion, yet everyone communicated and worked as a seemless unit. It was humid as heck, and you handled it like a trooper. Even the Texas guests mentioned the heat....LOL. Kristine loved being part of your ceremony and she commented that your design and decor was one of the best she had ever seen. Thank you for taking a few minutes to post so that other couples can benefit. I wish the newest Navy Wife and her new husband many exciting adventures together. Love, Debbie

  • GM

    Grace M.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jan 4, 2026

    11.08.2025 wedding!

    Debbie was truly so amazing to work with! She made everything feel so easy and she acted as a calming sense for myself! The level of communication and help during the planning and beginning stages of wedding planning were such a tremendous help to making my wedding perfect. Debbie truly helped make my wedding day perfect. Working with her was such an amazing experience. Thank you Debbie for everything you did to make mine and Josh’s wedding absolutely unforgettable! You are the best and we can not thank you enough!

    Debra White-PalmerJan 5, 2026

    You are so very welcome Grace & Josh. Your wedding was one to remember, absolutely so much fun! "Perfect" weddings are hard to come by, there is always something life throws into the mix. So to read you label your wedding day as perfect makes my heart happy! With you two together the sky is the limit, please stay in touch so I can follow where life's adventures take you! Debbie

  • AF

    Ashley F.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Nov 12, 2025

    Officant was amazing

    Debra was absolutely amazing. From the beginning out of conversations up until the wedding. Me and my husband didn’t really know what to write for our vows but Debra had us covered. She made me special day very memorable. Thank you so much Debra!

    Debra White-PalmerNov 12, 2025

    Ashley it was such an honor to be part of this day. Your love for each other was so evident and with family surrounding you the room literally glowed! When I officiate I ask my couples to send me their thoughts indepentently of each other so I can include your personal thoughts, you both submitted beautiful sentiments that made your ceremony script a reflection of you. Wishing your family all the joy and happiness in the world, Debbie

  • BC

    Britney C.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Nov 10, 2025

    AMAZING

    Words can’t describe how incredibly grateful I am to have hired Debbie to be my coordinator. Not only is she professional but she is SO personable. She was able to help me with things throughout the process of planning that I was unsure of. She’s worked at the venue previously so she had knowledge of the venue and the people at the venue! On our wedding day, she was attentive, and I didn’t even know what was going on during the day bc I was able to just relax and hang out with my girls and get ready. She kept us on time for things, and noticed when cocktail hour was winding down earlier to start the dinner buffet sooner. She cleaned up post reception quickly and still left everything organized in the boxes I had provided for her. Honestly cannot recommend hiring DWP events enough. Do it, you will not regret it!!! :)

    Debra White-PalmerNov 10, 2025

    Brit and Alex, you guys were such a joy to work with. Everyone knows in their head that weddings never go 100% perfect, but when there is a hiccup on the actual day your heart jumps out of your chest and most couples are like WTF!!! NOT you two, you rolled with anything that came up and didn't let it affect the joy of this most important day. Your hopes, dreams and plans all came true beautifully and I was so thrilled to be a part of it all. Your November wedding wrapped up the tail end of my 2025 season on a high note.....Wishing you all the joy this new season of life can bring you, Debbie


Great question. I currently have 4 assistants that work with me regularly that can take on the details if something were to happen that I could not be there. I would introduce the replacement to you if time allows and share your file with them so they can pick up right where we left off. Happy to say though, that I have never yet had to miss a wedding.
Rarely, almost never. Ocassionally a change in someone's booking may cause us to double book on one day. Maybe once a season this situation comes up and we assign one of our strong lead coordinators to take on one of the weddings while I am coordinating the other. You will continue to work with me on your details and timeline and if I can attend your rehearsal I will be there. You can feel confident that we will provide the very best expereince possible.
The venue coordinator's responsibility is limited to the venue itself. They usually don't handle the broader logistics like managing vendors, directing the ceremony, or ensuring the wedding timeline flows from start to finish. Their main focus is the venue's operations, not the couple's entire event. Although their roles may seem similar, they are actually distinct and handle different aspects of the day. The couple isn't paying twice for the same service — they are investing in two professionals who bring different skills to the table, ensuring the best possible outcome for their wedding day.
While a wedding coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the day, there are certain tasks that should not fall on their shoulders, as they might interfere with their primary responsibilities or go beyond the scope of their role. We would not "step on the toes" of other vendors, although we are happy to support them we would not serve food or beverages, run any sound equipment or make announcements, direct any photgraphy other than gathering guests that may be needed for a shot list, move tables & chairs or ceremony benches. Steaming wedding dresses and moving gift cards are also out of scope traditionally.