Velada Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 2
About Velada Events
Geraldine Davila
With a decade of experience, Geraldine brings expertise and creativity to Velada Events, helping hosts and couples create unforgettable celebrations. We blend precise logistics with storytelling to ensure every event reflects your unique love story. A detail-driven planner, Geraldine anticipates every angle for a seamless, stress-free experience. More than planners, we’re true collaborators, dedicated to organization, meaningful connections, and intentional design. Above all, we craft events with purpose, creating moments that leave a lasting impact.
At Velada Events, we are dedicated to ensuring our couples have the best experience in the event planning journey. Our pristine attention to detail, strong organizational skills, communicative approach & creative mindset help keep our hosts & couples grounded in the planning process, leading to excellent events. We focus on not only ensuring your logistics are efficient, but that your events are planned with intentionality & purpose. We achieve this by creating strong relationships with your vendors, tailoring our approach to your needs, and providing wholehearted, thoughtful, and genuine advice every step of the way.
In three words: Confident, Organized, Thoughtful
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Elopement / microwedding | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | The Bespoke package is our most comprehensive experience where we build your ideal vendor team, coordinate all logistics, design the aesthetics, and manage the event day-of. | This package is built for the hands-on couples that want to have a bit more help than the traditional coordination package. With this package, we work together to ensure your vision is being met to the highest degree, including design assistance, vendor recommendations, and our event management services. | This is for weddings of guest counts fewer than 50 people and we offer both full and partial planning, as well as our month-of-coordination, package at a lower rate for smaller weddings. | Our Event Coordination package is built for the couples who want full control of their wedding planning process but need someone to take the stress from them in the last stretch of wedding planning. This package begins services three months before and will ensure that your stunning event is executed to the highest degree. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 3 Months out | 3 Months out |
| Venue Recommendations | ||||
| Vendor Selection | ||||
| Vendor Management | ||||
| Contract Review | ||||
| Rentals & Linens | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
| Venue Visits | ||||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| Budget Planning | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Pricing | Starts at $6,500 | Starts at $5,000 | Starts at $1,925 | Starts at $2,750 |
Reviews
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11 reviews
There is truly no one better!
Gera went above and beyond for us at every.single.turn. Her experience, advice, vision and guidance helped us feel so prepared for our big day. We had a rather logistically challenging, two-day, wedding weekend but thanks to Gera and her team, it was so smooth from start to finish. They brought our vision to life, made sure our family and friends were comfortable and taken care of, and helped block out all the “noise” so that my wife and I could enjoy the weekend and truly be present with each other. She brought care and joy into every room we entered and collaborated so seamlessly with our additional vendors. We were truly lucky to have her! Highly recommend, five stars, no notes!
2025 Bride
There are not enough words to explain how much we loved Geraldine and her team!!!!Velada Events was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the moment we met Geraldine, it was clear she was everything we needed and more! Her communication was straight-forward, clear, and so very passionate about bringing our vision to life. She and her team were determined, precise, and incredibly organized throughout the entire planning process. She gave us clear direction and guidelines when we needed it the most. Any problem or hiccup that occurred during our planning process or even before or during our wedding was quickly solved by Geraldine and her creative, inspirational team. They were true problem-solvers, ensuring our special day was fun and went off without a hitch. We are so grateful for the incredible value Velada Events was able to provide and wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple planning their dream wedding.
Everything we needed and more
Geraldine was the best coordinator throughout the entire process. She was so organized and thoughtful; she always understood the assignment. During the planning process, she gave us guidance to create the best timeline and guest experience. We wanted something a little non-traditional while still having our guests feel like they attended a wedding, and she was always so receptive to our non-traditional ideas while suggesting wedding traditions to include. On the day-of, she handled everything. Anytime we had a moment of panic, it turns out Geraldine had it handled, like grabbing something we thought we had forgotten and communicating with other vendors. She was always a step ahead. The Velada team was the backbone to our smooth and unforgettable day.
Wedding Couple
We truly cannot thank Geraldine, Lead Event Planner and Paula, Lead Associate at Velada Events enough for the incredible job they did in making our big day absolutely perfect! From the very beginning of the planning process, Geraldine was a lifesaver-giving us clear deadlines and helpful reminders that kept us organized and on track every step of the way. Her punctuality and responsiveness were remarkable. No matter how many questions we had (and there were a lot!), she always replied quickly and thoroughly, making us feel supported and heard throughout the entire journey. Geraldine was proactive and communicative, always one step ahead and anticipating our needs before we even realized them. We especially appreciated Geraldine’s flexibility and open-mindedness in working with our non-traditional wedding concept. With three different venues-a church, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar-not to mention the hotel where we got ready and the location for our pre-wedding photos, our vision was anything but simple. Geraldine accepted the challenge wholeheartedly and helped us execute our vision beautifully, ensuring that every transition was seamless and every detail was perfectly coordinated. She also handled every detail with such care, especially when it came to creating rain plans and coordinating with our other vendors. She was considerate of everyone’s timelines, ensuring that everything and everyone was where they needed to be. On the wedding day itself, Geraldine ensured everything ran seamlessly, coordinating with such grace and professionalism that the entire celebration felt effortless and perfectly executed. We truly cannot imagine our wedding being as smooth, stress-free, and fun without her! Geraldine is an absolute gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day special, look no further than Geraldine at Velada Events!
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