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Whether an intimate soiree, a corporate launch or the fairy tale wedding you have always dreamed of, we have vetted Hampton Roads premiere event partners so you don’t have to guess and stress. We ensure these highly skilled and talented individuals are committed to your vision and able to help you realize your goals.

Our process begins with a complimentary consultation so we can get to know a little about you, your expectations and your vision. Once we know what’s involved, we present a proposal customized for your event detailing our services and scope of work. Timelines, details and logistics; we have it covered.

Once we have committed to work together with a signed contract, you will have access to our preferred vendor list and we are happy to help you navigate vendor selection and also negotiate your vendor contracts. For our “Day of” clients, once you make your selections and have contracts in place, we can take it from there to manage the rest of the logistics.

As event designers, We work with you and our team of professionals to source decor elements and create a design aesthetic so special and unique celebrating not only the occasion but your personality. From intimate sweetheart tables to a festive mitzvah; fluid cohesive design showcased for the enjoyment of you and your guests is all part of the experience.

Lastly, event management. Throughout the planning process, our team will manage all event partners, choreograph vendor arrival and event milestones in a comprehensive timeline. And, of course, the A Lively Affair team will be there to oversee it all.

For a details of what is provided when contracting our “Day of” wedding coordination services, please email us at: amy@alivelyaffair.com.

Testimonials

Sarah Lepere Kotarides

Amy was the perfect person to help me bring to life my vision for my twins 1st birthday and baptism celebration! She is so creative, organized and professional. Working with her allowed me to actually enjoy our party instead of having to worry about logistics! She went above and beyond!! I have been recommending A Lively Affair to my friends and family who want help elevating their next event!!

Joan Park Buckle

With Amy Stevens and her team on your side, you will want to host a function every week!! Amy coordinated a party for 100 held at our home and we were out of town for about a month before the event. She handled all aspects beautifully.... planned placement of vendors in our yard, tent, tables and chairs, making our garage into a lounge, coordinated staff, parking and music. She is the best.....and such a treat for anyone planning a special event! We have received several written thank you notes for the wonderful evening that she planned......one person said that it was the best party he had ever been to in his life!!

Theresa Hall Kotarides

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Amy at A Lively Affair to help create the dream baptism reception for our daughter. She did a phenomenal job and took care of all the details from planning, organizing, collaborating with vendors, setting up and more. Amy and her team made it stress free and we were able to relax and enjoy our event. She is so creative and talented and I was almost in tears when I saw our reception room for the first time- It was absolutely stunning and more than I ever imagined. Amy is AMAZING and I highly recommend her when considering someone to help plan your next event.

Jennai Freeman

Amy (A Lively Affair) was absolutely phenomenal. I felt comfortable planning our Virginia Beach wedding from Northern Virginia, but needed someone to help out the day of - to make sure everyone and everything was in place. After researching area “day of” coordinators, we were lucky enough to have a friend refer us to Amy. My mother and I met with Amy once pre-wedding so she could get an idea of what we were looking for. Amy worked out a very detailed schedule for and called all our vendors a few weeks out to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be and at what time. Amy ran the rehearsal with our officiant and made the wedding party feel comfortable. Our venue did not have a dressing area for the bridal party to comfortably get ready in, so we didn't arrive at the venue until right before it was time to walk down the aisle. I hadn't seen the venue decorated until then. I was so pleased to see that Amy made my vision a reality! She kept us on schedule throughout the evening and most importantly she kept drinks in our hands 🙂 I cannot recommend Amy enough. Hire her – you will not regret it!

Elizabeth Greer Napolitano

I could not have been happier with Amy and A Lively Affair as my Day Of Wedding Coordinator. Amy did more than just "day of services" and helped everyone feel comfortable and prepared the week of the wedding. Amy formed my wedding timeline with perfection. She followed up and confirmed with all of my vendors and even discovered a few things that I had forgotten! During the wedding, Amy and her staff were a Godsend. Amy's calm demeanor was especially appreciated when my dress would not bustle! I am thrilled to have selected such a professional and look forward to recommending her services to any other newly engaged friends and family!

William A. Gresham Jr on behalf of E.T. Gresham Company

Amy did an excellent job planning and executing our company's 100th birthday celebration. She always brought ideas to the table and thought outside the box, and it paid off; the small details truly make a difference. The employees in attendance are still talking about the party (over a month since) and there is nothing I would have changed about it. Thank you Amy and your team for your hard work making our 100th celebration a success!

Meredith Mandel

We feel very fortunate to have discovered Amy Stevens at A Lively Affair while considering a wedding planner for our special day! She graciously listened to my ideas and vision, and I quickly realized she was most capable of handling our wedding day festivities. Her ability to communicate with vendors, design a timeline, and assist with many "week of" tasks was very valuable to us. We felt very comfortable knowing she was present on our wedding day to oversee and carry out the plans of the day. We found Amy to be very responsive to questions, emails, and phone calls. I knew she could handle all of the details entrusted to her. From start to finish, the professionalism of Amy and her team was noticed and appreciated. We certainly have high praise for Amy, she was truly a pleasure to work with, and a pleasure to get to know!

Jon Irby

My wife and I attended a family wedding overseen by Amy and her team. One word: PERFECTION! Hire her and you won't be sorry!

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