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About

SIGNATURE CONCEPTS (formerly known as Perfect Planning Events) is an all-inclusive boutique event planning firm creating discerning events with a highly personalized approach that appeals to our client’s unique persona or luxe lifestyle. The creativity and masterful execution poured into each of our events to capture our client’s vision are highly regarded, illustrious, celebrated and aimed to be impressive by all who encounter the invitation to enjoy. Our mantra, “Why have ordinary when you can have extraordinary!” Connect with us to elevate your occasion to be the experience of a lifetime.


Experience
For the past 19 years, owner, Tara Melvin, has been reshaping the events world. Her reputation for excellence and integrity knows it's way around every room. She's has been named one of BizBash's Top Industry Innovators in 2022 and Top 500 Most Influential Event Professionals in 2021-2020, and one of DC Modern Luxury Magazine's Dynamic Women of 2022. Tara has been featured over 40+ times in major magazine and online publications for their signature events, and 25+ editorial features.

Collection of Services
Tara is known for executing events like a total boss! Our signature experiences are guaranteed to evoke an element of serendipity and surprise for you and your guests to remember for eternity. Our collection of high-touch services range from Wedding Event Management (coordination) up to full service planning and design. Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced team members so that we can learn more about you!

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$4,542

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1
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Bridgette Sent on 01/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner In DMV Area

Where do I even start? Tara planned our wedding in DC in October 2021. We worked with Tara for nearly two years to plan our dream wedding. Tara is one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the wedding planning industry and knows all of the ins and outs of the process and the best vendors in the area. Both my husband and I have extremely demanding jobs, so we needed someone who kept us on track. Lucky for us, we had the best planner in the DC area. Tara vetted all of our potential vendors, set up interviews, reviewed and provided feedback on vendor contracts, handled the design, assembly, and mailing of our invitations, designed and coordinated the entire wedding from head to toe, coordinated the collection of guest vaccination records, and so much more. Tara also guided us through our difficult decision to postpone the wedding from our original date due to COVID, and handled amendments to all vendor contracts. Tara was there for everything--from our engagement photos to picking up my wedding dress. When you hire Tara, you’re not only getting a professional and knowledgeable planner-you’re getting a close confidant who will support you throughout the stressful process of planning a wedding. We would rate Tara 100 stars if we could --We cannot recommend Tara enough.
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Debra Sent on 08/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Hire!

Tara was amazing! We could not have had a successful wedding without her. She helped us navigate through COVID and reschedule all of our vendors. On the day of the wedding her service helped save us from disaster. She remained calm throughout the process and was so reassuring so it was like she was a member of our family. I can’t say enough good things about her!
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Charlyne Sent on 01/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

No Other Choice! Highly Recommend

Where to even begin?! As we began the process of wedding planning we went back and forth about how much planning services we wanted as we were are fairly organized ourselves and we were able to procure some of the vendors on our own. One thing we did know, is that we would want a day-of coordinator to ensure the logistics of the wedding day went off as planned.

We discovered Perfect Planning through our search, and honestly, we couldn't have made a better decision. From our first introduction with Tara, we knew we were working with a seasoned professional who knew what they were doing and would help us get to the finish line. Tara made the wedding planning process so easy for us, providing us every bit of guidance we would need. Moreover, she took the time to listen to what we wanted and insured that vision was clearly articulated to the entire vendor team. Speaking of the vendor team, Tara helped fill in all the missing pieces of our team by providing expert recommendations that fit our vision (and more importantly, our budget).

When it came to the day of, there was nothing we had to worry of short of saying "I Do". Tara and the Perfect Planning team perfectly executed on our big day, ensuring we didn't have to worry about a thing. Our family and friends were also very complimentary of Tara and her team as they observed her professionalism, organization, and execution throughout our wedding day.

There really aren't enough words to express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Tara for making #ALawrenceLoveStory a reality we couldn't have imagined in our wildest dreams. Our wedding day was everything we desired and more and we know without a doubt that it would not have been possible without Perfect Planning.

If you're in the market for an exceptional planner who will not disappoint, look no further! We love Tara and know you will as well. Happy wedding planning.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

17 Endorsements
House of JonLei Atelier House of JonLei Atelier Wedding Dresses

Tara Melvin of Perfect Planning Events is by far the best wedding planner EVER! Tara and her team come with a wealth of knowledge and professionalism. Perfect Planning Events is very well known in the wedding and event planning industry. She takes the time to listen and execute your vision just the way you want it. If you want your wedding to be remembered happily for a lifetime, do yourself a favor and hire Perfect Planning Events!

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As a wedding officiant, I don't need to be concerned with the details of the ceremony because Tara Melvin has thought everything through! Before I arrive at the venue the day of the ceremony, Tara has already sent me an email message with the specifics and a detailed timeline. Once on site, she greets me and together we review the procession, ceremony, recession and any announcements I need to make to the guests following the ceremony. Tara's strengths include design, creativity, identifying the appropriate vendors, attention to detail, flexibility and patience. She is the ultimate "go-to" person for any event and especially weddings.

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Tara and her crew are second to none. I was blown away not only by the amount of things they took care of, like care packages for the bathrooms, but by all of the things they were prepared for. The day of the wedding, Tara and her team were the go-to people for just about everything, and the had everything from bungee cords to zip ties to duct tape and even mints and deodorant. That level of preparedness proves that Tara is a veteran in this business and her company is a top notch provider for any event.

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