Enlighten Events

Event Planner

We love a great party, which is probably why we love event planning. Our team is dedicated to taking your vision & style, and turning that into amazing designs and experiences. We also take great pride in our non-profit events, which range from local fire department fundraisers to the Cattle Baron’s American Cancer Society ball, to military veterans foundation events. Read more

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    Ligeia

    Shared on weddingwire.com

    Three months to plan a wedding? NO PROBLEM! My wife and I were engaged in August of 2016 and had agreed that if we could somehow pull it off, we didn’t want to wait until spring or even a full year later before getting married, but we knew we needed to find a planner who could help us pull it all together and relatively quickly. Fortunately for us, we had Erin Drake of Enlighten Events to help us make it happen. Erin was a consummate professional: reliable, meticulous and detail-oriented with a wealth of knowledge of local vendors and a breadth of experience with many different styles and tastes. ... She helped us create a wedding that was elegant, relaxed, romantic and eclectic. From start to finish, Erin created the perfect ambiance for our ceremony, cocktail hour and party. She personally decorated the wedding venue. It was intimate, warm and beautiful. She introduced us to our photographer, caterer, officiate and DJ, all of whom she emphatically endorsed and ultimately proved to be the perfect choices for us. Erin personally collaborated with a florist to bring us gorgeous arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres. She also suggested the perfect rehearsal dinner space. Erin was always thoughtful to our budget. She knew where to spend to get the best results. And she's an absolute pleasure to work with! She's warm, funny, super down-to-earth…and not to mention, a little powerhouse capable of maneuvering a truck through the narrow streets of DC and unloading it on her own! We are so grateful to Enlighten Events for helping us create the perfect wedding weekend, and we’re confident that you won't regret hiring Erin and her wonderful team!

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    Liz S

    Shared on theknot.com

    We hired Erin for day-of coordination because she was a great value compared to many of the other companies we looked at. From the day we hired her, about 4 months before the wedding, she was super attentive and helpful. We really think she was the best money we spent for the day. She was available, always found any answers she didn't have, and was able to find us great deals. Enlighten also did our flowers and decor, and everything looked perfect. Erin worked great within our limited budget, especially for the DC area where everything is very expensive. I would highly recommend to anyone!

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    Anna

    Shared on weddingwire.com

    Erin at Enlighten Events was amazing to work with for our wedding in Seagrove Beach, FL! When she and I first talked, I began describing what I had in mind for my wedding and Erin totally understood me from the beginning. She carried out everything I wanted on the day of and certainly exceeded my expectations for the decor. She always made a point to share new ideas with me, but always as an option and never pressured me into anything, she always made it about what I wanted and what worked within my budget. She is passionate about her job and you can see that in the work she does. I have her to thank for creating such a memorable wedding!

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