ARJ Productions

happy with the service we received, and we unequivocally recommend them. To start at the beginning - we interviewed four wedding planners. We selected ARJ Productions because they were very responsive, punctual, and present during our interview. We felt they were the best team to help us realize our vision. Also, we felt we could trust their judgement/recommendations - they stated upfront that they do not accept vendor kickbacks, and they require that their clients handle vendor payments. They provided access to aisleplanner.com so that we could manage 1) our budget, 2) vendor payments, 3) the wedding itinerary, 4) seating arrangements, etc. Lastly, they are competitively priced and we clicked with them personally. Our only regret is not hiring them sooner!! We picked our venue prior to hiring a wedding planner, which led to some unexpected expenses because we didn’t know all the right questions to ask. Thankfully, Ari (ARJ Owner) and her team stepped in to resolve some major issues along the way. In addition, they connected us with top-notch vendors – a string duet, a solo guitarist, DJ, videographer, florist and rentals (tent/tables/chairs/dinnerware). And that’s why Ari and her team are great. They are pure professionals who acted as our advocates and guides through the process. As the months to our wedding ticked away ARJ Productions was there keeping us on track, so that we wouldn’t miss key details/milestones – like sending out invitations, dress/tux selection, food tasting/selections, etc. They advised us on what we absolutely needed, what is nice to have, and what we could avoid - which saved us time and money. When we really wanted something, they made it happen. For example, we needed to pivot to an outdoor tent a month before our wedding, and ARJ quickly got us vendor options so that we could make a selection and get it locked in. It turned out amazing. Once the big weekend finally came, Ari was on site, coordinating all deliveries, vendor engagements, and running a strict schedule to ensure everything went as planned. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our day special. We wanted a classy, elegant and fun wedding - ARJ nailed it. We can’t thank Ari and everyone at ARJ Productions enough. Peggy & Jeremy

nd on time. She even got us drinks and food! We planned our wedding from out of town, and it was nice to have her connections for several of our vendors. We were pretty clueless about wedding planning, and Ari made every meeting concise and clear about what was needed from our end. Every tiny detail came together in the end, and she saved us a lot of stress. She created our perfect timeline and helped us fulfill our vision of a non-stuffy wedding. Ari will be realistic with you if you are being a little delulu. Trusting her advice helped give us the perfect event in the end. In addition to saving us stress, she allowed our bridal party and family to be able to enjoy the evening instead of running around coordinating logistics. I would recommend Ari and her team every time! We loved working with her and are sad the planning is over.

them early in our wedding planning process, and their partial planning services ended up being the perfect fit for us. One of the most helpful aspects of working with them was their extensive network of wedding vendors. They helped us find our florist, bakery, DJ, and hair and makeup artist, and they were instrumental in coordinating with everyone to ensure everything ran smoothly. They worked seamlessly with the on-site planner at the Alexandrian Hotel, where we held our wedding, making both the rehearsal and the wedding day feel effortless. Ari and her team are incredibly creative and detail-oriented. While they handled all the major planning elements, their attention to detail truly shone on the day of the wedding. Ari ensured everything was beautifully arranged—from table settings to special items like photos. She made sure our guests knew where to be and when, encouraged them to sign our guest book, and even facilitated the distribution of the personalized letters we wrote to each guest, which included their seating assignment and meal selection. We are so grateful for all the ways Ari and her team contributed to our wedding. Her expertise and dedication are invaluable, and she has truly become a staple in the Northern Virginia wedding community. I highly recommend her to anyone planning their special day!

an event was completely foreign to me. Ari and Kristen helped me every step of the way and kept me on track when my work life became hectic. When it came to the wedding day, it was beautiful seeing all of Ari and Kristen's work come together cohesively to create an event that my family and friends will not stop raving about. They truly know how to throw one hell of the party.