NOT FOR EVERYONE
Washington, DC, and Virginia Wedding & event Planner
based in Richmond, VA
& Washington, DC
Part creative agency, part small-town wedding planner. Completely in love with the art of celebration. We are a team of designers, planners, coordinators, and creatives who care a h*** of a lot. We create visual manifestations of ideas and dreams. We are known for our design work, and we take pride in doing things a bit differently than the rest. We are not for everyone, but we are for you.
FOR THE madly IN LOVE AND THOSE WITH good TASTE
design intentionally and innovatively
cultivate community
tell love stories
create moments to be captured
WHAT WE DO
You can't buy taste, but you can hire us.
Sonder Event Co. is a boutique wedding and experiential event design and production studio located in Richmond, Virginia. We create artful experiences to illustrate and celebrate love stories. Pairing luxury with creativity, we plan thoughtfully designed events to be enjoyed and remembered. We focus on aesthetics, guest experience, and sustainable and ethical efforts. Every wedding and event is planned with empathetic care, creating intentional custom experiences. Primarily serving Washington, DC, Charlottesville, Central and Coastal, VA, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, Littleton, NC, and will go wherever your story takes us.
we do it different than the rest
Helen Elyse Row is a lover of romance, black and white photographs, classic films, and bright colors. Her classic style and creative taste translate to events that defy timelessness and trends. She leverages years of experience in advertising and branding to create visually cohesive events that tell a story - your story.
After five years of working as a wedding vendor and venue coordinator, Helen started Sonder Event Co. Having seen the industry from many sides, she knows the vendor and venue role, which allows her to think through the wedding day from every angle.
Helen has built a team of highly trained event coordinators and designers to take your event from an idea to a fully branded experience.
Hopeful romantic with an eye for aesthetics and an affinity for dirty martinis and clean lines.
From selecting the perfect venue to full-service wedding planning and wedding coordination, to our signature design, the Sonder Event Co. plans weddings to be remembered.
Wedding Planning
SERVICES
We foster connection through creative celebrations: award shows, influencer events, activation events, retreats, and much more.
Event Planning
SERVICES
We create the magic to be captured. Styled shoots should be beautiful and ORGANIZED. We plan styled shoots and editorial shoots. Hire us for prop styling, outfitting, and arranging. your shoot, window display, and more.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
SERVICES
We have a few more things up our sleeves. Stay tuned.
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We take each guest's experience into account when planning any event, from comfort to moments of surprise and delight; we consider each individual in attendance. We design for how it feels, not just how it looks—ensuring every guest is considered.
No two events should ever feel the same. We translate your story into an experience that is entirely your own.
We are committed to sustainable and ethical efforts and value responsible design and production.
What we believe
