We've all heard the stories of couples reflecting back on their own wedding day wondering what even happened. They were so busy coordinating last minute details that they didn't get to say hi to everyone, let alone have any meaningful conversations. Weddings are a time of joy and unity and we believe every couple should have the privilege of enjoying their special day to its fullest.
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"Having Maria to coordinate our two day wedding was one of the best decisions we could’ve made! Even though this was Maria’s first Ismaili Muslim wedding to coordinate, she and her team were great! It’s not uncommon for large Muslim weddings to run behind schedule, but Maria and her team made sure that not only were we on time, we were almost always running 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule! Maria was always available for us, regardless of whatever she had going on! She would respond to texts promptly and communicate with vendors on our behalf. I truly believe that without Maria and her team, our wedding would not have gone as smoothly as it did. She is wonderful, kind, patient, and was so delightful to work with!"
vibrant | bright | whimsy
A vida dream
Kanwal Ali
"I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Vida Events. The Vida team was extremely responsive throughout the planning process and put me at ease when I was anxious leading up to the big day. They did an amazing job wrangling our vendors and making sure everyone knew where to be and when. And best of all, our wedding day was completely stress free for us! They handled everything behind the scenes and our day went off without a hitch. It truly was everything I had dreamed of. Thank you, Vida Events!"
raining florals
matilda + allen
Matilda + allen
"I can't say enough positive things about Megan and Vida Events. She did a phenomenal job making our day special and took away all the stress I anticipated would come with the planning process. Megan is organized, professional, and experienced with great attention to detail. She worked seamlessly with all our vendors, many of whom she had already worked with before, and her creativity and knack for solving problems ensured that we could quickly adjust when hail ruined our ceremony plans - and the new ceremony setup was even better than I imagined! You can wholeheartedly trust her to do what's best for you and your partner which leaves you with peace of mine and free to enjoy your wedding. I highly recommend you work with Megan and Vida Events!"
hunt country at its best
maddie & Nate
maddie & Nate
"The Vida Events team were an absolute life saver with our wedding. Without them, our wedding would not have been as flawless as it was. They was professional, timely, always quick to respond and made sure all of our requests were fulfilled.
They provided a detailed timeline and asked all the right questions, even ones we weren't thinking about, to make sure our special day was exactly as we envisioned it. Most importantly, made us feel at ease and confident about a potentially stressful day. Having Vida Events at your wedding is a must!"
boho meets chic in a whole new way
Taylor & Blake
Taylor & Blake
"The Vida Events team were an absolute life saver with our wedding. Without them, our wedding would not have been as flawless as it was. They was professional, timely, always quick to respond and made sure all of our requests were fulfilled.
They provided a detailed timeline and asked all the right questions, even ones we weren't thinking about, to make sure our special day was exactly as we envisioned it. Most importantly, made us feel at ease and confident about a potentially stressful day. Having Vida Events at your wedding is a must!"
boho meets chic in a whole new way
Taylor & Blake
Taylor & Blake
Our goal is to learn your story, your style, and your vision so that we can create an experience that is uniquely yours. We will guide and support you through an amazing event, from vendor recommendations to the last dance! We understand how overwhelming the planning process can be, but we are here to bring you peace of mind. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work together to create your dream event!
Vida Events is a wedding and design planning firm founded by megan + maria.
Our Story
Maria Barrale has been in the world of weddings and events for over 8 years. Starting with work on the catering and events side to corporate event planning and then settling into wedding planning. Over the past 8 years, Maria has planned weddings throughout the US and internationally. Maria leads our Georgia, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Spanish-speaking destination markets.
Maria’s background of fashion design is shown throughout her events in details, pattern play, texture, and styling. Her years in multiple sides of the industry guarantee a flawless execution through well-thought planning.
When Maria isn’t planning events, you can find her at home cuddling on the couch with her two young children, enjoying a home-cooked meal made by her husband, or planning her next vacation.
If you love timeless design, an abundance of florals, and are ready to chat all things wedding over a big glass of red wine, then you've found the right place.
Hi! I’m Megan - wedding planner, traveler, fur baby mama, and Owner & Lead Planner for our DC, Virginia, Indiana, Colorado and Florida headquarters.
With a degree in Business + Marketing and countless years of design work, I love seeing unique visions come to life while creating a relaxed planning space for our couples. If you're ready to pop a bottle of bubbly (my every day, go to) and work together to create a one-of-a-kind wedding day, then you've found the right gal. I can't wait to meet you!
You can find me on our off weekends hanging out on our farm, inline skating (hello 30!) and binging Gilmore Girls for the millionth time. Interested in a destination wedding? Let’s chat! I live to travel!
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