Graceful Coordinations LLC

Wedding Consulting

Richmond, Williamsburg, Charlottesville

Travel area: Within 300 miles See details

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Understanding the Couple's Vision

Stress-free planning

Event Coordination

STOP SCROLLING AND BOOK HER!! My husband and I had a great experience with Samantha. Who was hands down the best before and the day of our wedding. She was friendly and professional and had lots of great ideas to share. She was on point with the entire process. From managing the vendors' checklist, wedding party info list, day of time list, and more. Because of her. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding day and spend time with our family and friends instead of stressing. I recommend her to all. She's definitely the one. Book her!!

MARIA T.

5.0

We worked with Samantha from Graceful Coordinations as our day-of coordinator, and we’re so grateful for her support. She played a key role in helping our wedding day run smoothly and kept everything moving, even with a large and sometimes scattered group. Samantha was organized, responsive, and helped create a fun and seamless experience for us and our guests. We truly felt the energy and love throughout the day, and she contributed to making that possible. We appreciate everything she did to support us and help bring the day together, and would recommend her to couples looking for a great and reliable coordinator!!

Angela F.

5.0

Samantha Albert

OWNER/WEDDING COORDINATOR

Typically responds within 24h

Graceful Coordinations LLC offers wedding planning services for those based throughout Richmond, VA, and beyond. Samantha Albert is the proud owner and planner behind this creative business. She delights in connecting with clients and bringing their wedding visions to life. Samantha has years of experience when it comes to organizing some of life's most precious moments. Whether you envision a traditional church wedding or a countryside elopement, Samantha is here to help. Graceful Coordinations LLC offers a variety of wedding packages for you to browse and choose from. These comprehensive collections can include budget analysis, day-of coordination, timelines, to-do lists, and so much more.

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Budgeting

Day-Of Coordination

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal

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Meet the team

Fernanda
Coordination Manager
Fernanda is a dedicated Wedding Client Relations & Communications Coordinator, specializing in ensuring flawless communication between couples and wedding vendors. With a deep understanding of the emotional and logistical intricacies of planning a wedding, Fernanda plays a pivotal role in coordinating messages, schedules, and details, ensuring everything runs smoothly from engagement to the big day. With a passion for weddings and the joy they bring, Fernanda thrives on making each celebration uniquely memorable. Outside of work, Fernanda enjoys crocheting, exploring new craft projects, and staying up to date with the latest wedding trends and techniques.
Samantha Albert
Owner/Wedding Coordinator
I’m Samantha Albert and I'm based in the Richmond area. Having spent countless hours organizing my own wedding, I realized there’s a real need to help couples bring their creative visions to life. With my knowledge of wedding pitfalls and design structure, I’m here to guide couples from day one to their final exit with grace and style. When I’m not planning weddings, I love trying new things—whether it’s exploring an adventure with my family, diving into fresh activities, or simply embracing life’s surprises. I’m always up for something new and exciting!
Shawnda
Wedding Coordinator
Shawnda is a detail oriented Wedding Planner, with an expertise in event planning and logistics. She plays the integral role of ensuring all aspects of each wedding are executed successfully. Oversight of logistics such as timeline management, set up of ceremony/reception and catering areas & ensuring all decor/florals are in place prior to start of ceremony are some of the tasks Shawnda assists with. Shawnda thrives to bring grace and excellent client service that our couples will cherish. When she’s not coordinating weddings, she loves to travel with her husband and daughters, gardening, and is an active member of her church.

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Samantha and Graceful Coordinations are highly praised for being organized, communicative, flexible, and calming, managing vendors, timelines, and last-minute changes so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Reviewers said she went above and beyond with walkthroughs, helpful tools, and hands-on day-of support. Note: one reviewer mentioned she lacked insurance at the time, so confirm requirements with your venue.

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Angela F

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We worked with Samantha from Graceful Coordinations as our day-of coordinator, and we’re so grateful for her support. She played a key role in helping our wedding day run smoothly ...

and kept everything moving, even with a large and sometimes scattered group. Samantha was organized, responsive, and helped create a fun and seamless experience for us and our guests. We truly felt the energy and love throughout the day, and she contributed to making that possible. We appreciate everything she did to support us and help bring the day together, and would recommend her to couples looking for a great and reliable coordinator!!

MARIA T

STOP SCROLLING AND BOOK HER!! My husband and I had a great experience with Samantha. Who was hands down the best before and the day of our wedding. She was friendly and profession...

al and had lots of great ideas to share. She was on point with the entire process. From managing the vendors' checklist, wedding party info list, day of time list, and more. Because of her. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding day and spend time with our family and friends instead of stressing. I recommend her to all. She's definitely the one. Book her!!

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Aubry L

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Samantha. From the very beginning, she embraced our love for swords and all things fantasy. Having someone who not only...

understood the assignment but shared our enthusiasm instantly put us at ease. Samantha was incredibly communicative, flexible, and always available when we needed her. She provided a wealth of helpful worksheets and tools that kept us organized throughout the entire process. As someone who’s very anxious and usually prefers to handle everything myself, being able to step back and rely on her was a huge deal. Her calm, professional presence made it easy to let go of the stress and trust that everything was under control. She checked in with us regularly, kept us on track, and even went above and beyond by helping us reconnect with one of our venues after they had a months-long communication glitch. We always felt supported and genuinely cared for. We’re so grateful for everything Samantha did to make our wedding planning smoother, more fun, and far less overwhelming. We wholeheartedly recommend her and the whole team at Graceful Coordinations to any couple looking for someone reliable, personable, and truly exceptional. (Also we love the dinner dice gift we roll it quite often lol)

Cheyenne S

Samantha was so great! She made sure she kept coming to me throughout my day and asking if I was okay and if I needed anything. She made things go super smooth and helped all day w...

ith anything I needed! I would 100 percent recommend her

Laura D

We had a great experience having Samantha as our day-of coordinator. She made sure everything ran smoothly and on time so we could just relax and enjoy the day! She was also easy t...

o work with leading up to the event (did a walk-through at our venue, was responsive to emails, etc.). Highly recommend Graceful Coordinations!

Joy F

Samantha was amazing at helping me! I couldn't have done it without her. I was not local to my venue and it really made some things changing. She really came through for me and ...

saved the day in so many ways. She is worth every penny and you won't regret having her as your coordinator.

Carrie C

Samantha was incredible, she was so organized and made sure we didn’t have to think about anything other than the fact that we were getting married! She helped the whole day go so ...

smoothly, we could not have done it without her! Even small things that came up throughout the day she took care of quickly and easily, she is amazing!

Alyssa H

**Exceptional Wedding Coordination with Samantha** When planning my dream wedding, I knew I needed a coordinator who would not only execute my vision flawlessly but also provide i...

nvaluable support and guidance throughout the process. I was fortunate to find Samantha, and she surpassed all my expectations. From the initial consultation to the final moments of the reception, Samantha was an absolute delight to work with. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made me feel confident and at ease. She listened attentively to my ideas and preferences, and then worked tirelessly to create a wedding day that was truly unique and unforgettable. Samantha's organizational skills were impeccable. She created detailed timelines, managed vendors, and handled all the logistics seamlessly. On the wedding day, she was an invisible force, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and according to plan. My family, friends, and I were able to fully enjoy the celebration without any worries. Beyond her technical expertise, Samantha also provided emotional support and reassurance. She was always available to answer questions, offer advice, and keep my spirits up during the stressful moments of wedding planning. Her presence on the day of the wedding was like having a calming and confident guide by my side. I would highly recommend Samantha to any event. Her exceptional coordination skills, unwavering dedication, and warm personality will make your special day truly unforgettable. She is a true asset to any couple planning their dream wedding.

Sarah J

Samantha was amazing! She was my saving grace on my wedding day and gave us idea prior to the wedding to help with transitions from the various buildings. She made sure we were fed...

, had enough to drink and were having fun the entire event. The day went so smooth because of her.

Evelyn B

We had an amazing experience working with Samantha. We hired for day of coordination and she went way above and beyond that. There were a lot of last minute changes to our wedding ...

the week of and even day and she took it all in stride! She was very communicative throughout the whole process and was even willing to come to our venue to meet with us in person not once but twice before the rehearsal and wedding. Day of, she made sure everything ran on time (even early which was so special because my husband and I got a few extra minutes together alone that we hadn’t planned on). We kind of did our own thing night of too and she was very flexible and adaptable to small changes we wanted to make during the reception Having her there as a touch point for the rest of the vendors really made everything run smoothly and made sure I could enjoy the day. I’m so glad I found Samantha and Graceful Coordinations as she was the perfect addition to our wedding planning for this type A couple who wanted to be completely hands on for the planning but also wanted to enjoy their weekend! Just note: when we worked with her in October 2023 she did not have insurance and our venue required our vendors to have insurance so I would check on that in your venue contract as that was an added unexpected charge.

Allie F

I cannot say enough good things about Samantha or Graceful Coordinations. She was absolutely instrumental in ensuring my wedding ran on time. She went above and beyond in so many w...

ays, including finding me emergency hair and makeup when my artist ghosted me on my wedding day with no notice. In addition, anytime I had a question or concern, all I had to say was "Sam?", and there she was with an answer or direction, but somehow I never actually saw her until I needed her. Like a very efficient ghost who knew when she was needed. Look, I'm not the best at writing reviews. But if there is one thing I can tell you without a shred of doubt, it's that you should hire her. You don't need to look for a better coordinator. In my opinion, there isn't one. Thank you so much Sam!!!

Jake M

Samantha’s expertise and practice is a dream. She was always thorough, focused, and detailed from our initial phone call all the way to the last minute of our event! She was prompt...

in returning messages and asked questions on details we hadn’t thought of! Without her, so many items would have been missed or brought stressors. Our entire night went by like a breeze and so much of that was Samantha’s planning and in the moment work. Our thanks can’t be expressed enough!

Response from Graceful Coordinations LLC

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Michael. I wish you all the...

happiness in the future!

Hannah R

Our day-of coordinator did an amazing job, even though we probably weren’t the easiest clients to work with. Samantha was able to keep everything on track and was so professional a...

nd personable.

Response from Graceful Coordinations LLC

Thank you. You guys were not at all difficult! You guys were lovely and it was such a plea...

sure putting together your wedding. I hope you are doing well and good luck with everything in your future together!

Gwendolyn S

I just hired Samantha for day-of coordination of my wedding this past weekend. We had an AMAZING day, and it was in no small part because of Samantha and her assistant that my husb...

and and I were able to relax and actually enjoy the wedding we spent so much time planning. She and her assistant Chris worked so hard, from decor setup to helping the vendors get what they need and problem-solving along the way. Not to mention the ceremony entrance timing, which they managed and it ran like clockwork. I know that they did tons more that I wasn't even aware of, because I was busy having fun and being with our guests. Samantha is a true professional and communication with her was always smooth and easy. I would 100% recommend hiring her.

Response from Graceful Coordinations LLC

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was beautiful. Good luck on everything...

in your future together!

Katherine S

Samantha served as our day-of coordinator at our wedding. She was highly responsive and detail-oriented before the day, and helped us answer questions we didn't even think about! O...

n the day of the wedding, she showed up on-time and was there until the end of the disassembly/break-down process. She and her partner were on site coordinating decor setup (she did a great job with our arch draping!), timeline management, and last-minute emergencies. We had to go with our backup rain plan for the ceremony, and she was in touch with me the whole time about what was going on. I can't recommend her more.

Response from Graceful Coordinations LLC

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you. Good luck to your future endea...

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Travel area: Within 300 miles

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Owner/Wedding Coordinator

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