Luxury Destination Wedding Planner

Lavish events that transcend time

the Astonished experience

AN ATMOSPHERE OF LUXURY 

We offer full-service wedding and event planning for lovers of luxury. Our meticulous eye for detail and design allows us to bring your larger-than-life vision to fruition with the highest level of artistry and service.  

Custom experiences for larger-than-life celebrations

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meet the dream team

I’m all about creating experiences that celebrate your love story and preserve this monumental moment forever.

How do we ensure you have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of? I’m a firm believer that building strong, trusting relationships is the cornerstone of event planning. A clear understanding of every client’s vision is the key to planning and executing a beautiful and authentic event. 

Our team specializes in creating custom-curated experiences for our clients and their guests. We’ve coordinated, planned, designed, and executed countless weddings and special events over the past 10 years, and we’d love for you to join our family!

Hi! I’m Melissa: Owner and creative director for B Astonished Events. 

DC wedding planner & luxury event designer

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Alexandria, VA

Tiffany + Dakari

Melissa and team executed the best day of my entire life!

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There's absolutely no better team than B Astonished! As a woman who never dreamed about a special wedding or envisioned my "big day", Melissa and team executed the best day of my entire life. And trust me, it was no easy task considering I gave her 5 months to plan an elaborate, monochromatic wedding, with no flowers, no dance floor, and a baby grand piano, in a brand new hotel that had never hosted a wedding before.

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baltimore, maryland

Joi + DeAngelo

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Melissa and her amazing team! 

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We couldn't have been in better hands. Melissa helped us curate a wedding day that was truly unique and special and more than we could have ever dreamed. So many of our friends and family expressed how beautiful and well planned our wedding day was. Everyone needs a Melissa for their special day! Our day was magical and went off without a hitch thanks to the detailed full-service planning of B Astonished events. 

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washington, d.c.

Timmesha + Donell 

The B Astonished team were amazing! 

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We came to them with a very interesting idea of having a themed wedding! A theme that could have quickly gone wrong! But the team delivered beyond our wildest dreams!! I would do it all over again if I could do it with this team! 

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Looking to level up your wedding business? I’ve got a library of resources to help you build the wedding business of your dreams. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one support or resources to share with clients, you’ll find everything you need to create a successful business foundation here.

The Planner Education Suite

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Every task you’ll need to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams - in one place! This checklist will help you stay organized from your engagement to your last dance and every stage in between. 

The Monthly Wedding Planning Checklist

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 experiences and memories that last a lifetime. 

truly indulgent