Evermore Occasions
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 3
About Evermore Occasions
Evermore Occasions
Like many in the industry, I fell in love with planning weddings when I started planning my own in 2017. At the time, I was a corporate lawyer at a big firm in DC and it just hit me: I was totally in the wrong field! Since then, I have dedicated all of my free time to arranging my own events, helping my friends plan their own, and dreaming of the day that I could provide the same service for others.
My approach is simple: hear, help, and handle. I am here for YOU, to make sure you are getting all you want and need on your momentous day, with as little stress as possible. Your event is unlike anyone else’s, and you will never be just another client to me. Let’s chat about how I can help you commit to the love of your life in style.
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Our fully customizable Full Planning Package starts up to 24 months before the big day and can be customized to meet your needs. | We always customize partial planning packages to the couples' needs. Please inquire for more! | Our wedding management package is best for the couple that wants to manage their own planning journey. Design and monthly consultations can be added for additional fees. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $10,000 | Starts at $7,000 | Starts at $3,500 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
19 reviews
Best Wedding coordinator in the DMV!
Carmen and the Evermore Team were truly the best decision I made during my wedding planning process. If you’re a Type A bride who values each little part of the wedding, Carmen is your perfect match! Her expertise and calm demeanor made the entire process seamless. On our wedding day, her team went above and beyond. Haley ensured we were happy, hydrated, and stress-free. Evermore Occasions takes on your event thoughtfully and is in the weeds of every detail with you. I cannot say enough good things about Evermore Occasions.
The best wedding planning team
The short version: My wife and I were just blown away working with Carmen and her team (Jennifer, Sammy, Sharon, Geraldine) – they were professional, supportive, communicative, and helped us plan (and execute!) our special day even better than we could have ever imagined it. We went with the Full Planning package, and honestly will 100% go with the same choice again and again. If you want a worry-free experience planning your big day so that you can focus on the things that make the day so special (and not the many planning things that could potentially get overwhelming at times), Carmen and her team are the way to go. The long version: When my wife and I first got engaged, the thought of planning a wedding was kind of overwhelming. We both had extremely busy jobs, we were on the road all the time, and neither of us knew what planning a U.S. wedding even entailed. We knew we needed help, and even the initial planner interviewing process was very overwhelming. However, as soon as we spoke with Carmen we knew we needed to hire her. She made us feel super comfortable from the initial interview, and it couldn’t have been more clear what her services were. To date I’m still impressed by how clear the proposal was detailing out the differences across the packages (leaps and bounds above what we got from other planners) – and this level of professionalism, clarity, and attention to details only got even better over our time working with Carmen. The months over which we were planning the wedding went by quickly, and I don’t think Carmen and Jennifer could have made things any easier. Every step of the way they held our hands, checking in on progress and giving us an idea of the big milestones to come. Carmen had the perfect balance of giving us her professional recommendations (which were fantastic, we loved all the vendors she recommended / screened) while also letting us make our decision if we didn’t 100% agree with her. It was clear that she was helping us plan OUR day. We especially loved the design phase as it’s clear that Carmen puts a lot of thought into every little detail and somehow managed to put on paper things we struggled to articulate well ourselves. Given my wife’s and my busy schedule, Carmen was the exact partner we needed to get through this process in a way that we can enjoy it as opposed to being overwhelmed. Come wedding day, Carmen and her team (Sammy, Sharon, Geraldine) were a DREAM. I’m personally extremely process oriented and type A, but I was able to put my phone away and not worry about the schedule one bit because I knew the Evermore team had it all under control (and they did!). Our entire wedding party to date would still talk about how impressed they were with Carmen making sure the right people and the right things were in the right places at the right time. My wife and I were able to just focus on us and the moments on the day that made things magical without having to worry one bit about the logistics. The design of the whole thing came together so well and we were left speechless when we first saw the reception setup shortly after the ceremony. It was such a beautiful day thanks to all of the hard work put in by the Evermore team. All this is to say that we LOVED working with Carmen and her team. My wife and I are the biggest fans and would recommend them to anyone looking to plan their special day!
The best planner and designer ever!!!
There are truly not enough words to express how grateful my family and I are for Carmen! From the moment we hired her, she exceeded every possible expectation, both as a wedding coordinator and as a design planner. Carmen’s coordination process is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced! She immediately set us up in her planning portal, which became our organizational lifeline. It included everything: a customizable wedding reception layout, a suggested checklist with realistic timelines, a thorough budgeting sheet, a secure place to upload all our contracts so nothing ever got misplaced, etc. She had clearly thought through everything a couple could possibly need. I was able to contact her anytime with questions, and she always responded quickly with detailed information/suggestions. Unlike most coordinators who come in just a month before the wedding, Carmen started taking the reins three months out. We had five scheduled Zoom check-ins beginning at that time (and she welcomed additional calls anytime we needed them). About two months out, she fully took over communication with all vendors (with myself copied on everything so I could still stay informed, while removing the stress of being the primary contact) to make sure we had all the information we could possibly need for each vendor team, each with their own specific requirements. In those last months she became our steady guide, contract expert, and voice of reason. And on the wedding day, she provided full-service management that made everything run flawlessly. The design process with Carmen was equally extraordinary. At the very beginning, she created multiple design boards, all with their own aesthetic directions, to help us explore and clarify our overall style. Once we chose our style, she created the most in-depth design presentation ever, with ceremony visuals, reception tablescapes, floral concepts, décor ideas, etc. She even provided multiple pricing breakdowns based on which elements we wanted to include, which made it so easy for us to make decisions confidently and with full transparency, while protecting the vision we wanted. Everything she created felt thoughtful, personal, and aligned with our vision. Carmen is one in a million. She is kind, quick to act, impressively organized, calm, and truly the definition of the right-hand person every bride dreams of having during one of the most chaotic seasons of life. On wedding day, I felt genuinely calm! Everyone couldn’t believe how relaxed I seemed. My ease was 100% because of Carmen. She prepared all of us (because it takes a village!) for that moment. We walked through every detail and every minute of the day multiple times ahead of time. There were no unspoken decisions, no surprises, no last-minute scrambles (and if there were any, I still don’t know of them which further shows how amazing she is at her job). I trusted her completely, knowing she always acted with my best interests in heart and mind. Because of this, we had the calmest morning, and most joyful evening with all of our loved ones! Now that the wedding is over, I miss talking to Carmen! She became such an important part of this journey, and I genuinely can’t imagine having gone through this process with anyone else. If I could do it all over again, I would do it exactly the same way, with her by my side. If you are looking for a coordinator and designer who is organized, creative, and truly invested in your day, there is no one better than Carmen!
Carmen and the Evermore Team Are Exceptional!!
My husband initially chose Carmen because they went to the same school, and I have to admit, I was sceptical. I worried it might end up being two against one. I could not have been more wrong. From the very beginning, Carmen treated both of us as individuals and worked tirelessly to merge our ideas into one beautiful, cohesive event that felt authentically us. One of the first signs that she was the right fit came after our initial meeting. We shared a frustrating story about another planner who refused to work with us unless we increased our (already healthy) budget. Carmen immediately took our budget seriously and promised to make magic within it, and on that, she delivered. Even while she was going through a difficult time personally, she remained a consummate professional. We would never have known what she was facing because she always made us feel like her top priority. Whether it was a late evening Zoom to accommodate my teaching schedule or a weekend email reply, she was always responsive, thoughtful, and fully invested in making our vision come to life. Carmen also connected us with the perfect vendors. She knew exactly who would match our personalities and bring our ideas to life. Our photographer captured the day in a way that still takes our breath away, our florist executed our language of flowers vision flawlessly, and our DJ kept the dance floor packed all night long. Each vendor felt like an extension of us, and that was entirely due to Carmen’s insight, relationships, and ability to see who would be the right fit for our style and energy. We came into the process with very strong opinions about certain things and complete indifference about others. Carmen gently helped us understand how each element contributed to a cohesive vision. When she needed to steer us in a better direction, she did so respectfully and with clear professional reasoning, never dismissing our ideas, but showing us how to elevate them. On the day of the wedding, we truly had zero cares. I had been anxious because my family can be… let’s say, “passionately opinionated.” Carmen took the time to understand the dynamics and navigated every idiosyncrasy with grace and diplomacy. She managed to honour everyone’s opinions while still protecting our vision. My family felt respected, and I felt completely at ease, which I did not think was possible! Our wedding day exceeded every expectation we had. At the end of the night, we even convinced Carmen to join us at the after-party for a drink, a moment that made it clear she was not just our planner. She had become a friend. We can not wait to include her in the personal milestones to come, not just as a planner, but as someone who has become part of our lives. We cannot recommend Carmen and the Evermore team enough. They are talented, organised, kind, and utterly dedicated.
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