Protea Event Planners
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 5
About Protea Event Planners
Protea Event Planners
Wedding planning and event management, based in Maryland (locations also include DMV and NY). Protea Event Planners are committed to creating a personalized experience that captures your unique style and story. From selecting the ideal venue to managing every detail, we take care of everything so you can savor every moment. Your perfect day is just a click away! Have a browse through our site to see how we can turn your wedding dreams into reality.
We are dedicated to transforming your unique vision into a stylish, distinctive wedding that mirrors your personal style. Trust our team (AKA your wedding planning BFF) to handle every detail with absolute excellence, delivering a flawlessly executed celebration and an extraordinary, timeless experience.
In three words: Creative, Organized, Reassuring
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Event design | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | This package is perfect for couples who want a stunning event but lack the time to plan it themselves. We will oversee every aspect of your wedding, from selecting the venue to the final sparkler send-off, managing all logistics and details to ensure a seamless experience. and create a detailed timeline for your event day. With us handling every detail in an organized and efficient manner, you can relax and enjoy the process. | More than just a wedding, we design an entire weekend experience that blends sophistication with fun, creating unforgettable memories for you and your guests. And if you’re planning from out of town? No problem! We specialize in working with couples from afar, turning your wedding dreams into reality. With this package, we handle every detail of your wedding weekend — from transportation and hotel room blocks to the wedding itself. | A partial wedding planner service provides a stress-free wedding day experience without the need for a full-service wedding planner. From the moment your contract is signed, we're here to assist you. This package includes multiple meetings before your event and attendance at the final venue walk-through with your venue and caterer. | Ideal for clients who have already planned their event and are now ready to relax and enjoy the celebration, this service is designed to manage all the logistics for you. We start by creating a detailed timeline and ensuring that all vendors and family members adhere to it. Our goal is to address any challenges that come up and handle any troubleshooting. You’ve put in all the hard work leading up to this special day. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Budget Planning | ||||
| Venue Recommendations | ||||
| Vendor Selection | ||||
| Vendor Management | ||||
| Contract Review | ||||
| Rentals & Linens | ||||
| Invites & Stationery | ||||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
| Venue Visits | ||||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Wedding Website | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Pricing | Starts at $7,000 | Starts at $8,500 | Starts at $4,200 | Starts at $2,800 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
35 reviews
- GJ
Grace J.
Best Wedding Planner EVER!
Working with Protea Event Planners and Caroline was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From day one, she was responsive and genuinely invested in making our day special, constantly throwing out creative ideas and handling every detail so we could actually enjoy the planning process. My mom has worked with several planners for my sisters' weddings, and she told us Caroline was hands down the best she's encountered. What really set her apart was how she became our friend throughout the year—she's personable and made us feel like we weren't just like another couple on her client list. Caroline's organizational skills are incredible; she managed timelines and logistics seamlessly so nothing fell through the cracks. We never stressed once because her confidence and competence made it clear everything was in capable hands. We can't recommend Protea Event Planners highly enough.
- JB
Jennifer B.
Visitation Wedding
Caroline was the best! She was so helpful with thinking ahead and providing tips for preparing our wedding. We opted on the day of planner option and we could not have done it without her! Everything was seamless and she tackled any issues before they were a problem. She was also extremely knowledgeable about the venue and made great suggestions. So thankful to have her!
- AA
Ally A.
Best wedding planner... ever!
Caroline and the Protea team truly made our day perfect from start to finish! She thought through every detail with us beforehand, and as soon as she was involved, we felt so confident she would help us execute our vision. We also used Caroline for design services, who helped organize a chaotic vision into one that was concise, easy to share with other vendors, and STUNNING. Could not recommend Caroline and team more - her professionalism from Day 1 to Wedding Day made her so valuable to us, and she truly felt like a member of our family that day.
- MR
Morgan R.
Perfect Planner!!!
We truly cannot say enough good things about Caroline. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thoughtful, and perfectly executed. She handled the rain and our rain plans with precision and perfection, and she even handled our polaroid set up perfectly, making sure we got a photo of every guest which was super important to us. She truly handled every single detail with such care and professionalism that we were able to be fully present and actually enjoy our day. Any stress we thought we might feel just never showed up, because she was always one step ahead. Every timeline, every transition, every little detail was handled flawlessly. Even the moments when I struggled with the fact my parents wouldn't be there because they had passed away, she handled those emotions with grace and was someone I could open up to. If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding day feel effortless and completely taken care of, she is the one. If you're looking for someone who is a genuine, kind-hearted human being, she's still the one. We are so grateful for everything she did to make our day absolutely perfect. We love you, Caroline!!!
- R
Rachel
Highly Recommend Protea Event Planners!
Protea Event Planners is hands down the BEST wedding vendor. Caroline is incredibly organized and always on top of everything. A friend referred her to us, and we are so grateful they did! She was a great communicator, always responding promptly to texts and emails, checking in regularly, and keeping us on track. The shared Google Drive she created was also incredibly helpful in keeping everything organized. She was always so willing to help in any way possible, which made our lives so much easier! She is very responsible and reliable! As an Asian American couple, we truly appreciated how culturally sensitive and respectful she was. She made us feel comfortable and understood throughout the entire process. On the day of the wedding, everything ran seamlessly. Because she held the ground so well, we were truly able to relax and fully enjoy our day without stress. We truly could not have done it without Caroline and her team. We couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator and highly recommend Protea Event Planners!
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