The Dancing Tulip Events

Service levels: Partial planning

Team size: 1 – 3

About The Dancing Tulip Events

The Dancing Tulip Events

Owner, Lead Coordinator

I’m Ariana Dolan—wedding day coordinator, timeline guru, and your go-to calm presence when things get a little hectic. I've been coordinating weddings for over 12 years, ever since planning my own wedding in 2013. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of overseeing so many couples walk down the aisle—whether in grand cathedrals or beautifully crafted backyard celebrations. I currently reside in Durham, North Carolina, where I live with my husband and four children.

Planning a DIY wedding is a beautiful way to add personal touches to your big day, but it also comes with a lot of moving parts. A professional wedding coordinator ensures all your hard work comes together seamlessly, managing timelines, vendor communication, and last-minute hiccups so you can actually enjoy your day. Even the most organized bride deserves to be fully present, not running around with a checklist in hand. Hiring The Dancing Tulip Events for your wedding means you still maintain creative control, while gaining expert support where it matters most.

In three words: Collaborative, Positive, Resourceful

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management	Elopement / microwedding
Description	Designed for couples who want a trusted partner in the final stretch of planning. Includes up to 3 planning meetings, timeline creation, vendor coordination, layout review, and 12 hours of wedding day coverage—so every detail feels organized and effortless.	For couples who’ve planned it all but want a pro to manage the big day. Includes timeline creation, vendor coordination, rehearsal direction, and 10 hours of wedding day coverage—so you can be fully present and stress-free.	Perfect for intimate weddings or couples who just need key moments covered. Includes one planning call, day-of vendor management, and 6 hours of on-site coordination to manage your ceremony, setup, and flow—so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Planning begins		3 Months out	1 Month out
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Onsite Event Management
Vendor Selection
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Timeline Creation & Management
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Venue Visits
Transportation Coordination
Pricing	Starts at $1,500	Starts at $1,250	Starts at $1,000

Reviews

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5.0 out of 5

9 reviews

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Rebecca P.
•Oct 3, 2025
AMAZING COORDINATOR
Ariana was absolutely fantastic as our day-of coordinator! She handled every detail, solved any problem with ease, and gave us complete peace of mind. She helped immensely with set up, developing timelines, and working with our venue. Our families were even amazed at how above-and-beyond she was. We would recommend her to anyone getting married - hiring her was the best decision we made during wedding planning! (Also had expertise with Catholic weddings!)
CS
Christine and S.
•Sep 16, 2025
Our Wedding Day
We were thrilled to work with The Dancing Tulip Events for our wedding. Ariana, the owner, is extremely thorough, detail-oriented, and direct in her communication style. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wedding planning process and provided superb service that was both organized and efficient. Ariana created a beautiful wedding program for us and helped with countless logistical details on the day-of, ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could simply enjoy the celebration. She goes above and beyond to make her clients feel relaxed and taken care of. We highly recommend The Dancing Tulip Events to any couple planning their wedding - Ariana and her team will deliver a truly special experience.
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Tiffany B.
•Sep 3, 2025
Bride’s Mother
The Dancing Tulip Events was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the beginning, Ariana was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and proficient in her communication. She was extremely organized, detail-oriented and truly cared about ensuring our special day was a success. Ariana went above and beyond to create and plan my daughter's dream wedding - it was an amazing experience with no stress, but pure joy! The Dancing Tulip Events orchestrated the entire event flawlessly, and we are so grateful for her incredible service.
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Laura C.
•Sep 3, 2025
Wedding
The team at The Dancing Tulip Events was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first phone call, Ariana and her staff demonstrated a level of detail-orientation and thoughtfulness that put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. They were incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and professional, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on our big day. Ariana even made sure I had the correct drinks due to an allergy, and kept the timeline running like clockwork. I would give The Dancing Tulip Events a 100/10 recommendation for any couple planning their wedding - they truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect.
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Meg Y.
•Jun 21, 2025
Mom of the Bride
"Ariana is a true professional. She is organized, knowledgeable, and a hard worker. She takes care of all of the wedding details on the day of the wedding so that the family has no worries and can enjoy the day. She’s like a magician — she has everything you need and is prepared for anything - nothing takes her by surprise. She makes everyone feel comfortable & taken care of during a time that can be full of stress. We could not have done my daughter’s wedding without her!"

Preferred vendors of The Dancing Tulip Events

Venue

Traine @ Seaboard Station

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Photographer

Sarah Sekaly Photography

Greensboro, NC

We specialize in partial planning and day-of coordination. We have several packages that include different services include: - Planning Assistance with Vendors, Budget, Logistics, Design - Timeline Creation and Management - Event Layout and Design Review - Final Walkthroughs with Venue - Rehearsal Coordination - Day of Coordination for Ceremony & Reception - Venue Set-Up and Decor Placement - Vendor Confirmation & Management - Event Timeline Management - Point-of-Contact for Vendors, Guests & Wedding Party - Event Breakdown - Wedding Signage

Typically, we prefer 6+ months advance notice for booking. Scheduling is dependent on availability. We are currently still accepting 2026 wedding dates.

We are located in Durham, North Carolina and typically service the surrounding Triangle region. Our normal rate applies to any location within 60 miles of Durham. Travel fees can be negotiated for events outside of that area.

We strive to provide an exceptional, yet affordable service to couples. Once you provide us with the details of your event, we can work with your budget to find a pricing structure that ensures the best coverage for your day. Our minimum package pricing starts at $1,000.

Part of your pricing package will include time for your rehearsal the night before the event. We do not work weddings without being present for the rehearsal - This ensures that everyone is on the same page before the day of the event!

The timeline for the wedding planning process is unique to each couple depending on when we get in touch and how far out your wedding is planned. But typically, an working with us looks like this: - Introduction call to capture basic event information & proposal creation - Signed agreement & deposit - Planning meetings (dependent on package level; can be at 6 months, 3 months, etc.) - Event logistics call (6-8 weeks out) - Final venue walkthrough (4-6 weeks out) - Finalize ceremony logistics (2-4 weeks out) - Rehearsal (Night before the event) - Day-of Coordination (Hours dependent on package)

No. At this time, we only book one wedding per weekend. Once a signed agreement and deposit is received, we block off that entire weekend.

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