What does a wedding planner do?

Wedding planners offer a range of services, from full-service planning to day-of coordination . Full-service planning can include anything from helping design your events to managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Day-of coordination is more focused on making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. In Riverside, RI, 81% of planners offer day-of coordination and 77% can provide some partial planning services.

What's the cost of hiring a wedding planner in Riverside, RI?

Wedding planners start at $300 and run up to $25,000 in Riverside, RI. Quite a range, we know! But keep in mind packages vary tremendously depending on what you’re looking for, so it makes sense to reach out to several planners to find one that can collaborate in the way that’s most helpful (and relaxing) for you.

How much is a day of wedding coordination in Riverside, RI?

Wedding coordinators start at $200 and run up to $8,500 in Riverside, RI.

Do I need a wedding planner or a day of coordinator?

Choosing between a wedding planner and day-of coordinator can be tricky! We recommend asking prospective planners about their packages to understand the best fit for your needs and budget. In Riverside, RI, 73% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

Top 40 Wedding Planners in Riverside, RI

85 Wedding Planners in Riverside, RI

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Just A Girl Events

5.0

Providence, RI

Offers 6 services
Starts at $1,500

Just a Girl Events, helmed by seasoned industry expert Charlene DeLuca, brings over 25 years of full-service event planning experience to clients across New England. Based in Providence, RI, our mission is to transform your dreams into reality while eliminating the stress of planning. With a focus on seamless execution and personalized service, we ensure that every event is not just memorable, but also enjoyable for our clients. Let us handle the details while you enjoy the excitement of bringing your vision to life. We plan, you party.

“Charlene is one of the best wedding planners I've seen to date! Not only was she super punctual, but she made sure to not only double check everything - but TRIPLE check everything to make sure we had everything we needed for the big day. I am the kind of person who, as annoying as it can be, I ask a million and two questions. Charlene was amazing and answered every question I had and reassured me in the moments I needed it most. From the day we sat down to plan, up until my day, I knew I had an unbiased person to tell me if I was becoming a bridezilla or not (to which she always told me I was doing what every bride does and I was fine!) My mom had made these beautiful signs and printed pictures out that we had wanted scattered throughout the venue and when we walked in, we were thrilled at how she set everything up. It was perfectly positioned and it was one of the most talked about things. I was also grateful she had suggested to have an extra table set up with some of the better pictures laid out on it - it was such a great conversation piece amongst our guests. You could not ask for a better wedding planner!”

Becca, 8 months ago

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Contagious Events, LLC

5.0

Boston, MA

Offers 4 services
Starts at $5,500
Serves Riverside, RI

We are Contagious Events: a Boston wedding planning team specializing in unique celebrations for fun-loving couples who are too extraordinary for a cookie-cutter wedding day. With a passion for creating memories, we will help design and orchestrate the event you’ve always dreamed of.

“Joe and his team are incredible. All I wanted from the wedding planning experience was to be able to communicate what I wanted and have a planner do all the rest. Joe did this PLUS MORE. I told him what I was looking for and he set up most of the vendors (all phenomenal), made the process seamless and dare I say... fun?? I was not stressed out once during the entire process, Joe told me exactly what I needed to do and gave generous deadlines so that there was no crunch time as the wedding approached. I am indebted to him for making the wedding planning process (and also the day of) a time I can look back on with glee and happiness instead of having it colored by how stressed and anxious I could have been. It rained on our wedding day and Joe scoured all the radars he had to find a time and assure me we could still have the wedding we wanted outside. He was not only right, but was cool as a cucumber the entire time. We discovered about 45 minutes before dinner that the one thing I tried to do on my own (the place cards for tables) was all wrong. Without me knowing, Joe brought HIS OWN PLACE CARDS that were correct and absolutely saved the day. Without his forethought, my husbands grandparents would have ended up at the table in the back corner and all the other tables would have been wrong as well. Joe and his team are more than worth the money for an incredible experience that you enjoy doing, so you can simply sit back and enjoy yourself the way you should on your wedding day.”

Rachael M., 9 months ago

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CityLux Events, Boston Wedding Planners

5.0

Boston, MA

Offers 4 services
Starts at $2,800
Serves Riverside, RI

CityLux is a boutique studio based in the Boston area. We started out as photographers and have recently expanded our services, offering video, and now wedding planning services. We are a small dedicated team of professionals. Our couples are down to earth types, who appreciate attention to detail, and laid back luxury.

“I can't say enough about this team! Best wedding decision my husband Brett and I made was to hire them on board to be our planners. I am a bit of a control freak and super picky, so at first I was not planning on hiring wedding planners because I wanted full control. They came recommended by a friend who knew them from an engagement shoot, and felt their personalities and experience would be a great match for us. One phone call later and I was all in - I realized how much I could benefit from them and make the wedding planning process so fun and enjoyable. We specifically worked with Allie who is amazing. She understood my vision and was SO easy to work with. The type of planners you want to be friends with and are as equally as excited for your wedding as you are! That was important to me. It's impossible not to love this team as they're all so kind, fun, personable, professional and get the job done so seamlessly. A true dream team!!! Allie is very organized, responsive, and gets to the point to get stuff done. She took on so many tasks and responsibilities, and always had an answer or solution to a problem. If we didn’t hear back from a certain vendor or get answers to certain questions in timely manner - she was persistent and got it done. Allie didn't skip a beat, she knew everything about the wedding day and how things were suppose to go - I felt at such ease knowing I had her and her team (and didn't have to rely on parents or wedding party for day of responsibilities) because CityLux truly did it all. I don't know how we could have done it without them. Our wedding day was so magical and went so smoothly. The whole team was running operations the day of - being everywhere at once, communicating with one another through their ear pieces, and going above and beyond for a perfect day to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. I didn't hear of any mishaps because they handled all the chaos and ensured Brett and I were having the best time and not having to stress about anything. The saddest part of wedding being over has been no longer working with Allie, Sarah, or their team! I want to plan another event just to be able to work with them again (which after a big wedding with lots of planning may sound crazy lol). Trust me, I may not have felt this way prior to having them, but after planning a 200 person wedding, with 10 vendors, and so many details - the most important vendor decision is your planner and I can’t recommend them enough!”

Kelsey H., 4 months ago

The Traveling Tee Events

5.0

Leicester, MA

Offers 4 services
Serves Riverside, RI

Creating timeless memories through connection. Sustainably-focused, intentional design for intimate experiences. We offer full planning and design, month of coordination plus, and content creation through our Moments by The Traveling Tee Events division.

“I hired Steph for my September 2021 wedding in Connecticut. She was very communicative and organized through the whole planning process. Once the wedding came, she helped setup the ceremony area beautifully. She also dealt with the crazy landowners-I didn’t even know anything was going on because she handled the whole thing without needing to involve me and distract me from my wedding day. She’s always smiling and willing to lend a hand. She joined us on the dance floor later on and was so much fun! Overall great experience with her services!”

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $100

Within my professional career, I have had the privilege to travel to some amazing places and have had the opportunity to plan and work with a variety of events. Even going way back to college I helped organize an unlimited amount of events and even helped the years below be on their proms! I can easily say it has always been such a fun hobby that I truly enjoyed. Now, with many different jobs tried out I can confidently say, I have found my niche.

“We really appreciated Cliona's approach to the wedding coordination process. We felt like she understood our approach and she didn't impose her way of thinking on us. Working together was easy, and our prep calls were very valuable, especially as she helped identify any gaps in the planning we'd already done. When it came to the wedding day, Cliona handled things superbly. The caterers had some unexpected challenges, and Cliona managed the situation well, and importantly she made sure that we didn't have to stress about it. She even kicked out a couple of wedding crashers late at night! Overall, we felt like we made the right choice with Cliona.”

Patrick R., 7 months ago

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Enchanted Events

5.0

Providence, RI

Offers 2 services
Starts at $2,500

Jordan first discovered her love and natural ability for all things design and planning when she was only 15 years old. She planned and designed her own magical Quinceanera and has been drawn to celebrations ever since. Jordan’s favorite part of designing the perfect event for her clients is discovering the special significance of the occasion and discovering the ideas and inspiration her clients bring to the table. Taking on day of coordination brings a sense of relief to clients and is one of the most fulfilling aspects of the job for Jordan.

“Jordan and Victoria were personable, professional, energetic, and very organized. We worked with them for day of coordination and collaborated closely leading up to the wedding. They made everything go smoothly for our special day, and I knew we could lean on them for advice, suggestions, edits, and ideas. Jordan’s leadership and calm nature during the whole process was outstanding and so reassuring. We are forever grateful for their efforts in making our day memorable and our vision come to life.”

Stephanie K., 8 months ago

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Beckerman House of Planning

5.0

Johnston, RI

Offers 4 services
Starts at $2,500

As the owner and lead planner, I am driven by a deep sense of energy and focus that I bring to work every day. My clients become a part of the Beckerman family whom I wholeheartedly care for. My journey in event planning began 9 years ago after completing my undergraduate degree in event planning and hospitality management, along with a minor in business and law. Later, I earned a master's degree in business and project management, which has helped me to gain a comprehensive understanding of planning.

“Beckerman House of Planning is such an amazing event planning company! With such care and thought put into each and every detail of their planning, you can't find attention to detail like this anywhere else.”

Katie J., 7 months ago

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Cose Bella

5.0

Warren, RI

Offers 4 services

Cose Bella started in the historical town of Warren, RI. We are a full and partial service wedding planning company, experienced in events of all sizes. We are with you the entire day of your important event, executing every planned detail with meticulous work ethic. Being a smaller business allows us the opportunity to be more present and personable, allowing us to to perfectly reflect who you are and what makes your love so special.

“Rachel Koger did an excellent job as our wedding planner. We were very fortunate to have her on our special day! Our wedding was at Rosecliff Mansion and without her our dream wedding would not have been possible. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and everything went according to plan. She is very meticulous and organized, which made our lives much easier. With our busy work schedule we weren’t able to coordinate time for vendor meetings but Rachel did. She was able to effectively communicate our vision into making it a beautiful reality. Rachel also created and designed our menu cards, table numbers, and escort cards. It all came out beautifully!! Brides, if you want an exceptional wedding, you need Rachel Koger”

Catherine + T., 4 months ago

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AMC Weddings

5.0

Newport, RI

Offers 3 services
Starts at $5,750

Ready to Plan Your Dream Wedding? Ariana is originally from Cranston, Rhode Island and has always been a natural born leader. With her meticulous organizational skills and commitment to creativity, she founded AMC Weddings in 2018. Along with Ariana, the AMC Weddings team consists of two lead event assistants as well as multiple event team members to achieve a flawless wedding day for the couple.

“The best decision we made while planning our September 2022 wedding was hiring Ariana and the AMC Weddings team. Her attention to detail, organization, and professionalism throughout the entire wedding planning and designing process was astounding. Ariana was there to make us feel confident in each decision we were making for our wedding day whether the decision big or small. Ariana was our contact person for all of our vendors to alleviate the stress and burden of many, many emails which made the wedding planning process for us that much more enjoyable. Her immaculately-detailed timelines, design plans, itineraries, and expertise were truly unmatched and made our wedding day better than we could have ever imagined. The AMC Weddings Team (thank you also to Pascale, Lauren, and Macey!) blended in during our wedding day so seamlessly. There was even an issue with the person that was supposed to bring our dog Luna to our first look location. We, as the bride and groom, didn’t even realize it was an issue until the following day that Luna was not going to be able to be brought back to our home nearby by the dog company we hired. AMC Weddings didn’t even think twice and drove over 40 minutes one-way to ensure she was brought back safely, without even a hiccup in the day. Our friends and family could not stop telling us how wonderful, professional, and helpful Ariana and her team were throughout the entire day. We could not have made it through this process without her. If you are on the fence about hiring Ariana and AMC Weddings, it will be the best investment you make for a stress-free wedding day! We cannot thank Ariana and her team enough!”

Fay and N., a year ago

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Kay Northrup Events

5.0

Bristol, RI

Offers 1 service
Starts at $3,500

KNE is a destination wedding planning and design company specializing in stepping outside of the "comfort zone." We believe life gets boring doing the same old thing (and going to the same old places).

“How can I even put into words how absolutely incredible Kay and her team are?! My wife and I booked a power planning session with Kay in December 2020, shortly after getting engaged. From just that two hour meeting, we learned more about our budget, priorities, and expectations than we had from years of dreaming of our wedding. Kay was so confident and generous in her knowledge, we clicked immediately and as soon as the call ended, we looked and each other and said: "We HAVE to hire her to plan our wedding." As soon we officially booked with Kay, we jumped into regular meetings, endless email advice, vendor recommendations- the works! She also took over all communication and confirmations the month of our wedding which was an absolute lifesaver. Planning our wedding alongside Kay are memories we will cherish always. She is as kind and easy to work alongside as she is professional and precise. Her attention to detail and dedication to our wedding vision remained steadfast throughout the 15 months of planning. She answered every question, solved every problem, and anticipated every need with what seemed like effortless ease. As for the wedding day, her and her team were invaluable assets. My wife and I did not have to worry about a SINGLE detail all day, because we knew KNE had it all covered. She wore about a million hats that day, from designer to therapist to organizer to dress steamer to I'm sure a million other things we weren't privy to because keeping our energy light and happy was her biggest priority. I could go on forever. My biggest message that I hope is taken away from this review is that wedding planners are not only for the "rich and famous" as the media likes to make it seem. Wedding planners, specifically KNE is an unbelievable investment in your time, happiness, mental load, and more. Hiring KNE was the smartest decision we made and at least twice a week we found ourselves saying, "God, what would we do without Kay?!"”

Melanie, a year ago

Dana Marie Weddings & Events

5.0

Cranston, RI

Offers 5 services
Starts at $2,500

We are a licensed & insured wedding planning company, based in Newport, RI and serve all of New England. Our greatest joy is being able to bring our client's dream vision to life right before their eyes!

“Dana & Nicole were amazing to work with. We used Dana Marine for month of coordination and the only regret I have is not using them for the full package! Having Nicole in my life during the chaos and craziness that entails planning a wedding was an absolute god send. Nicole took charge of all the vendors and made sure everything was going smoothly. So many things happened on the back end that I didnt know about until days after the wedding and Nicole seriously saved the day so many times that I didnt even know about. Professional but also personable is sometimes hard to find in a vendor this is not the case with Nicole and Dana. They are both so sweet and also so on it!! I am thrilled with having hired them and making my dream wedding come to life. Huge THANK YOU and if I could give them more stars I absolutely would. Don't hesitate for a second to hire them!”

Jennifer & A., a year ago

Infinite Events

Middletown, RI

Offers 4 services
Starts at $6,000

You just said "yes" and you're ready to get to the planning, but where do you begin?! We understand how overwhelming it can be to go at it on your own, and we are here to guide you through the exciting journey of wedding planning. Infinite Events is a passionate, award-winning event planning firm with experienced destination planners in different cities coast to coast providing personalized planning, creative design, and endless possibilities. With a love for creating experiences and making sure all the logistical details are attended to, we guarantee you will be relaxed and at ease throughout your planning process.

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