Donovan-Groves Events - Charlottesville, Virginia

Mayra Ramos

We chose Donovan-Groves Events for their wedding planning services, with the addition of two services to our bundle, and were connected with Brittany S. She was well versed and experienced as she helped us plan our day at the Market at Grelen for our October (2023) wedding. My husband and I could not have gotten luckier working with Brittany. Brittany's attentiveness, consistent and reliable communication, and excitement helped ease all of our nerves. Guided by the checklists curated by DGE, we were able to set clear goals and monitor our progress on all things wedding related. We felt like we were in the best hands with DGE, and more specifically, Brittany! We felt our excitement was shared throughout our big day as we all smiled at how everything that we had planned for months had all come to be in the ceremony and reception space. We are so grateful to Brittany and DGE for their impeccable service and helping our day feel like "us."

Dustin Wessells

Adam is a talented wedding planner who is amazing at what he does! Vogue even recently named him as one of the best wedding planners in the Southeastern US. We worked with Adam for 2 years as we planned our Pippin Hill wedding in May 2021.

Adam had the experience and knowledge to recommend reliable vendors that perfectly fit our vision. He helped us select vendors within our budget, create the overall wedding design, and stay on our timeline. He also kept us calm through the pandemic (we finished booking our vendors at the end of 2019).

There are so many little details that go into a wedding, and Adam was happy to offer advice for both the big and small decisions. He went above and beyond, even building the flower arch himself that I bought for our ceremony. The VA governor miraculously announced the end of event capacity restrictions one week before our wedding, and the DGE team worked around the clock and completely redid our seating chart / reception design at the last minute so we could have the wedding we’d always imagined.

On the day of the wedding, Adam & his team were pros! The zipper on my dress got stuck and my mom/bridesmaids couldn’t get it, but Adam fixed it in 30 seconds. He also made sure we ate our food and tasted our signature cocktails- which we might have missed without him! He kept everything running smoothly so we could enjoy being a bride and groom. Multiple friends even told us that this was the most beautiful and fun wedding they’d ever attended! Thanks for everything Adam!

Michelle Hedrick

Adam truly helped plan the wedding of our dreams!! We could not be more thankful for the part that he played in making our wedding weekend the best weekend of our lives. Throughout the planning process, Adam helped me stay on track of the timeline and budget, provided recommendations for vendors, and coached me through things that I just wouldn't have even thought about! I was an out-of-state bride, and he eased any anxieties about not being in the same city as the wedding venue and served as our "boots on the ground" person in Charlottesville. He was professional and kind. He helped my wedding day go off without a hitch and that is because of his hardworking persistence. I am so grateful! If you're even considering using Adam as your planner, just do it. You won't regret it for a second!!

Grace Rogers

I truly couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner, Adam Donavan is truly a gem! As an out-of-town bride, the planning process seemed daunting, but Adam's exceptional service and unwavering consistency have truly made it a breeze.

From the very beginning, Adam has been a reliable and dedicated professional. His attention to detail and creative approach to wedding planning have exceeded my expectations. He understands the unique challenges that come with being a destination bride and has seamlessly guided me through every step of the process.

One of the standout qualities is Adam's consistent communication. He's always been prompt in responding to emails and calls, making me feel like a top priority. It's evident that he genuinely cares about his clients and is invested in making their wedding dreams come true.

As we approach the summer wedding date, I am filled with excitement, knowing that Adam is orchestrating everything to perfection. His organizational skills and meticulous planning instill confidence, allowing me to focus on the joyous anticipation rather than stressing over details.

I highly recommend Adam Donavan for anyone seeking a wedding planner who not only delivers exceptional results but also adds a personal touch to the entire experience. I am eagerly counting down the days to see his hard work come to life in what I am sure will be the wedding of my dreams. Thank you, Adam!

Paula Steve Lomaka

Kelsey was PHENOMENAL! There are not enough words to describe how incredible she is as a wedding planner. I cannot imagine my wedding day without her, all of the coordinating of vendors and site planning and decor. She was instrumental throughout the entire planning process and helped make everything run smoothly. Kelsey met with me in person when I was in the area and chatted with me over the phone months, weeks, and even days in advance of the wedding. She always came prepared with a checklist for our meetings and left me with a list to have completed for our next meeting which allowed me to allocate my time efficiently and effectively. She executed my vision flawlessly and allowed me to enjoy time with my family and friends on my big day. Kelsey was an integral part of the best day of my life and I am so happy she was there with me through it all!

Kaitlin Dorrier

Working with Adam as our month of coordinator for our wedding was one of our best vendor decisions! While I originally thought that we could handle planning on our own and just needed help on the “day of”, I’m so glad we had Adam’s support and guidance throughout the entire process. We had monthly phone calls where he provided suggestions and attended some meetings with our other vendors throughout our planning process. He is a true professional in the industry and we completely trusted him to execute our wedding. Our wedding day ran so smoothly thanks to Adam and his team!

Craig Eisen

Adam was awesome. We hired him as a month of coordinator in
December 2022 and to help design our space for our wedding in DC on 5/20/23 and he went above and beyond this title. We started with biweekly phone calls and even met to pick our table designs and do a tasting with the caterer before ramping as the time drew closer. During the rehearsal and day of, Adam really took charge leading our event to go on without a single issue. All along he was great with communication, organization, and prioritization. I would highly recommend his services.

Eesha Dave

The DGE Team is excellent. We were lucky to work with Kelsey as our wedding planner through DGE, and she made our wedding perfect. We had multiple events over a few days, and everything was seamless. No detail was too small--everything was organized to perfection. Kelsey is so sweet and bubbly as well. Such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend DGE to everyone!!