Velada Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 2
About Velada Events
Geraldine Davila
With a decade-long background in high-level communications & events, Geraldine brings precision, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling to Velada Events, helping hosts & couples to craft unforgettable celebrations. Known for her detail-driven approach, precise logistics, and warm demeanor, she guides couples through each stage of planning with intention, bringing their vision to life. More than planners, we’re true collaborators, dedicated to organization, meaningful connections, and intentional design. Above all, we craft events with purpose, creating moments that leave a lasting impact.
At Velada Events, we are dedicated to ensuring our couples have the best experience in the event planning journey. Our pristine attention to detail, strong organizational skills, communicative approach & creative mindset help keep our hosts & couples grounded in the planning process, leading to excellent events. We focus on not only ensuring your logistics are efficient, but that your events are planned with intentionality & purpose. We achieve this by creating strong relationships with your vendors, tailoring our approach to your needs, and providing wholehearted, thoughtful, and genuine advice every step of the way.
In three words: Confident, Organized, Thoughtful
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Elopement / microwedding | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The Bespoke package is our most comprehensive experience where we build your ideal vendor team, coordinate all logistics, design the aesthetics, and manage the event day-of. | This package is built for the hands-on couples that want to have a bit more help than the traditional coordination package. With this package, we work together to ensure your vision is being met to the highest degree, including design assistance, vendor recommendations, and our event management services. | This is for weddings of guest counts fewer than 50 people and we offer both full and partial planning, as well as our month-of-coordination, package at a lower rate for smaller weddings. | Our The Essentials package is built for the couples who want full control of their wedding planning process but need someone to take the stress from them in the last stretch of wedding planning. This package begins services three months before and will ensure that your stunning event is executed to the highest degree. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 3 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Venue Recommendations | ||||
| Vendor Selection | ||||
| Vendor Management | ||||
| Contract Review | ||||
| Rentals & Linens | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
| Venue Visits | ||||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| Budget Planning | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Invites & Stationery | ||||
| Wedding Website | ||||
| Pricing | Starts at $6,750 | Starts at $5,250 | Starts at $2,250 | Starts at $3,000 |
Reviews
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12 reviews
Amazing!!
Geraldine was absolutely AMAZING! I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was a true lifesaver, and I felt completely cared for throughout my entire wedding season. Her communication during both the planning process and the day-of coordination was exceptional—professional, prompt, and incredibly thorough. Much of my wedding was DIY, and I genuinely don’t think I could have pulled it off without Geraldine’s expertise and support. She’s professional, organized, and an absolute joy to be around. If you’re considering working with her, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it!
There is truly no one better!
Gera went above and beyond for us at every.single.turn. Her experience, advice, vision and guidance helped us feel so prepared for our big day. We had a rather logistically challenging, two-day, wedding weekend but thanks to Gera and her team, it was so smooth from start to finish. They brought our vision to life, made sure our family and friends were comfortable and taken care of, and helped block out all the “noise” so that my wife and I could enjoy the weekend and truly be present with each other. She brought care and joy into every room we entered and collaborated so seamlessly with our additional vendors. We were truly lucky to have her! Highly recommend, five stars, no notes!
2025 Bride
There are not enough words to explain how much we loved Geraldine and her team!!!!Velada Events was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the moment we met Geraldine, it was clear she was everything we needed and more! Her communication was straight-forward, clear, and so very passionate about bringing our vision to life. She and her team were determined, precise, and incredibly organized throughout the entire planning process. She gave us clear direction and guidelines when we needed it the most. Any problem or hiccup that occurred during our planning process or even before or during our wedding was quickly solved by Geraldine and her creative, inspirational team. They were true problem-solvers, ensuring our special day was fun and went off without a hitch. We are so grateful for the incredible value Velada Events was able to provide and wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple planning their dream wedding.
Everything we needed and more
Geraldine was the best coordinator throughout the entire process. She was so organized and thoughtful; she always understood the assignment. During the planning process, she gave us guidance to create the best timeline and guest experience. We wanted something a little non-traditional while still having our guests feel like they attended a wedding, and she was always so receptive to our non-traditional ideas while suggesting wedding traditions to include. On the day-of, she handled everything. Anytime we had a moment of panic, it turns out Geraldine had it handled, like grabbing something we thought we had forgotten and communicating with other vendors. She was always a step ahead. The Velada team was the backbone to our smooth and unforgettable day.
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