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About

Based out of Boston, Massachusetts, Beacon & Berkeley Events plans and creates wedding celebrations for their clients throughout Washington, D.C and the surrounding areas. The owner, Amanda McCabe and her team of planners apply their expertise to any big occasion, from intimate gatherings to lavish ballroom affairs. Their ultimate goal is to focus on your love story ensuring that your big day is everything you dreamed it to be.

Experience

Amanda has over a decade of experience in the event industry and was previously a planner with Engaging Affairs. She also has a background in floral and event rentals, helping her to produce creative floor plans and one-of-a-kind designs. Throughout the years, Amanda and her team have been featured in several publications such as Style Me Pretty, Inside Weddings, Washingtonian, Borrow and Blue, and more.

Services Offered

Whether you require full planning assistance or partial guidance, Beacon & Berkeley Events offers the package that best fits your needs. Their full-service collection is the most popular option among couples as every fine detail is carefully addressed and organized. This includes creating precise timelines, complete event design, vendor management, and budget analysis. With an array of strong links to other vendors in the wedding industry, these planners can provide you with an extensive list of businesses that mirror your vision. Here, you can find professional vendors and book their expertise to make the planning process run smoothly. Further packages include month-of coordination and destination weddings for those seeking to celebrate in a faraway location. The month-of coordination is ideal for those who have everything planned but require an experienced professional to oversee the day. Further planning options include, but are not limited to:

  • Guestlist creation
  • To-do lists
  • Wedding weekend planning
  • Destination guest tours
  • Rehearsal dinner planning
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,800

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What is the hourly rate?

$350

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Reviews of Beacon & Berkeley Events

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Amanda and her team at Beacon and Berkeley Events receive high praise from multiple reviewers. Amanda is described as extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and with an incredible eye for design. She is commended for her organization and expertise, making the planning process stress-free. Reviewers are grateful for Amanda's guidance and recommendations for vendors, leading to a flawless wedding day. The team's attentiveness, professionalism, and exceptional service are highly appreciated. Overall, Amanda and Beacon and Berkeley Events come highly recommended for their exceptional wedding planning services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Amanda and her team at Beacon and Berkeley Events receive high praise from multiple reviewers. Amanda is described as extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and with an incredible eye for design. She is commended for her organization and expertise, making the planning process stress-free. Reviewers are grateful for Amanda's guidance and recommendations for vendors, leading to a flawless wedding day. The team's attentiveness, professionalism, and exceptional service are highly appreciated. Overall, Amanda and Beacon and Berkeley Events come highly recommended for their exceptional wedding planning services.

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Nicole K. Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever working with Amanda!

I could not have planned this wedding without Amanda!! We started the wedding process without her and quickly realized we needed some help. As soon as Amanda stepped in everything changed. She is on top of everything. She thinks of every single detail and uses her expertise to give recommendations. She was alongside every decision I had to make and joined any zoom call with vendors to ensure everything went smoothly. She is an extremely responsive communicator and is genuinely so excited to make your day what you want it to be. I don’t know what I would have done without Amanda’s help! Every detail of our wedding was perfect and my husband and I felt so at ease the day of the wedding knowing Amanda and her assistant Meredith were there to make sure everything went as planned. We can not recommend Amanda and Beacon and Berkeley events enough!
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Allie M. Sent on 01/16/2023
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Exceptional service

Start to finish Alexa Lucas was absolutely incredible. She answered all my questions immediately kept me calm, was decisive and never missed a beat. I decided to get married in 5 months and she made my day so perfect!!!!!!!!!! I literally cant imagine it any more perfect and it's all thanks to the help and leadership Alexa gave. I recommend her to ANYONE
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Beth M. Sent on 01/14/2023
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What a beautiful wedding day!

As the mother of the groom, I was fortunate to have my now daughter-in-law ask me for my opinions for her wedding and reception. When I met Alexa at our first planning meeting, I knew we were in very capable hands. Her calm, professional demeanor and genuine desire to give Allie and David the wedding they wanted was evident. She got to work quickly, as they only had about 4 months to plan. While we were a bit nervous as to whether this was enough time to plan a large wedding and reception, Alexa assured us that she could handle it.
From the custom color invitations to the joyous reception, she thought of everything. Alexa suggested doing signature cocktails, which David and Allie loved, as the drinks were named for their three dogs. The event was perfect in every way, and I give Alexa and her team the bulk of the credit for ensuring that happened. She was both a calming presence and a joy to work with, making everything easier. I highly recommend Alexa and her team!
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