Little Acorn Events

trusted. Mia quelled ALL of my worries and blew me away with her skill and knowledge at every turn. Mia was seamlessly organized, deeply kind, and highly professional through the entire process. She started every meeting genuinely asking how we were in not only our wedding planning lives, but also just in our day to day. She truly wanted to get to know US and from that blossomed a beautiful relationship that didn’t feel contractual or forced at all. She somehow made it feel as if we were the only couple she was working with and like we were a top top top priority for her! Plus, her design suggestions are impeccable! She has taste and an eye for all things beautiful! Hiring LAE was the number 1 best decision we made for our wedding! QUEER COUPLES THIS IS YOUR COORDINATOR!!! We are a queer couple and Mia was so incredibly supportive of us and our identities the entire time. She cared about and understood pronouns, family dynamics, and more without making it a big deal. She was 100% open to throwing tradition out the window when it didn’t suit us but also totally here for upholding it when it felt right. She LOVED our clothing choices and encouraged us to embrace our true selves instead of what the wedding industry told us we had to wear. We felt truly celebrated! On the big day, Mia and her team, Macie and Tiffany, were early and on the ball! The second they arrived I could feel my nerves disappear knowing they would be overseeing every little detail. They came ready with every form (and extra copies) imaginable, dressed professionally and in line with our color pallet, and miced up for quick and discreet communication. Our wedding party and guests were raving about how kind they all were and how well they executed everything that day. As a couple, my spouse and I felt at ease and were able to let go and have a blast on our wedding day because we knew all the little details were in the BEST hands. We heard from guests that the shuttle had messed up big time and literally went to the wrong hotel. Mia and her team fixed the issue SO FAST and kept it SO QUIET that we had no idea anything was wrong and we were able to enjoy our evening blissfully unaware that our guests almost didn’t make it to the ceremony! Then, after the wedding Mia had already reached out to the shuttle company to begin dialogue about what happened and to request a refund without us even having to ask her! I cannot possibly recommend Mia and LAE enough and we will forever look back on our beautiful wedding day with fond stress free memories thanks to LAE!

he past, and we couldn't have been more pleased with our choice! Mia uses a dedicated planning website to help keep you and herself organized during the many months that you work together, and as you get closer to your date she puts together a very thorough timeline of events for the day. Before hiring Little Acorn I was stressed about having to micro-manage vendors on my wedding day, but when the time came, their team handled everything from set-up to take-down and there wasn't a moment where I wasn't enjoying myself. It truly was the wedding of my dreams! In a way I am sad that wedding season is over for us because Mia and her team truly became friends of mine, but I can't wait to see what other brides' visions they can make a reality.

lle residents, she guided us through the wedding planning process, and recommended a fantastic team of vendors. She always made time to answer my many, many questions, and helped us to create a wedding day that felt like us. On our wedding day, we were blown away by both Mia and Kinsey. Their expertise and attention to detail put us at ease, and thanks to all of their hard work, absolutely everything went according to plan. Our families and wedding party raved about Mia and Kinsey, and we could not be happier about how everything turned out. Thanks to Mia and Kinsey, we had the perfect day!

we were in great hands. She always felt like a friend throughout the wedding planning process. She was incredibly attentive to detail, ensuring that every aspect of our special day was thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed. Her creativity truly shone through in every element of our wedding. She recommended a wine and food parking during cocktail hour, since she knew we loved wine so much. It was a really fun addition to our wedding. She took our vision and transformed it into a stunning reality that exceeded our expectations. We also want to give a shoutout to her amazing assistant, Kenzie! She was equally delightful and played a crucial role in keeping everything running smoothly. Together, they made a fantastic team and made our day unforgettable. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is not only talented but also genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Little Acorn Events, We highly recommend her!

r (now) husband had for their special day. And when that day came, it was perfect. Her team were polished and professional and even came up with a plan to execute something we thought wouldn’t work at the last minute. They handled everything calmly ( even the bee that got caught in the lining of an attendant’s dress!). I honestly believe that hiring Mia and Little Acorn Events was the best investment we made for this wedding. We were all able to have the most magical, stress free day because Mia and her team were handling every detail. Five stars doesn’t even cover it-I would give Little Acorn Events a 10 out of 10!

we could not have been more lucky when we came across LAE. Mia was with us from the beginning, listening to our vision and helping us find vendors who would perfectly execute our dream wedding. She answered any questions that we had throughout the process with grace and kindness and kept us focused on the tasks at hand with her extensive wedding checklist and monthly check-ins. When it came to the wedding day, she truly had everything under control so that we, as well as our family and friends, could focus on each other and the day. We even had guests coming up to us after the wedding asking how they could hire Mia and her team for their wedding planning needs. We had the absolutely most perfect wedding day and attribute that all to Mia and her hard working team! We 100% recommend LAE and could not be more grateful for Mia!

knowledgeable and carries herself with confidence; from our first conversation, I knew we'd be in good hands with her on our side! On the wedding day, she had an incredible team that was truly on top of everything (and even ready with replacement rings when the best man thought he had lost the real rings!) and I can only imagine all the work they did behind the scenes that we didn't see. Mia truly cares so deeply for her clients and it shows!

anning session with Mia helped us tremendously in terms of where to start and making sure we were well equipped to do so. The LAE team was always an email away if we had questions about a contract or wanted design advice, etc. so while we did a lot ourselves, they were always there for us to turn to. We aren't from the Charlottesville area so they were a huge resource for us. As we moved closer to our day we began to work with our month-of-coordinator, Lydia, who is absolutely amazing. Lydia stepped in and took so much off of our plate in the last month from coordination with vendors, offering advice on anything and everything, and answering my probably excessive amount of emails. Lydia brought a much-needed calm demeanor to what can be a very chaotic and stressful time. The last few weeks leading up to and our wedding day went so smoothly thanks the Lydia and Macie. We were able to soak up every second of the day because they handled anything and everything. She was ready to tackle anything we needed help with, we felt so lucky to be paired with her and would choose LAE again and again! Highly recommend!

our wedding and she made the whole wedding planning process even more stressful than if we had just done it ourselves. Mia told us that our venue was in the wrong county, so we realized during our wedding rehearsal that we had gotten our pastor certified in a different county and we weren’t sure if we would be legally married the next day. That was the most stressed out I have been in my entire life. When we interviewed her, we explicitly asked if there were any additional fees in addition to her planning fee. She told us no, the only additional charge would be the cost of stamps if she mailed our invitations. After deciding to get loose baby’s breath and eucalyptus blooms by the box, she said it would be no problem for her team to take care of putting the stems into bud vases during normal set up time. However, less than three weeks before our wedding, she sent us an invoice for $350 to “process, arrange, and store flowers”. She claimed that this was "outside the services of wedding planning” despite absolutely no mention that there would be an additional charge when she agreed to do this or during the several months we had been talking about these flowers. For being a supposedly detail-oriented wedding planner, her inattentiveness to detail was astounding. Nearly every paper product that should have been sent to our guests was misspelled (the month of August was misspelled on our invitations, itineraries that we were supposed to send out to guest and our wedding party were misspelled, etc.). This led to such a delay mailing out our invitations that some guests received them after the RSVP date had already passed. There was a substantial delay sending out save-the-dates because she sent our guest names and address spreadsheet to The Knot’s spam email despite claiming that she'd done this process hundreds of times. There were multiple instances where she said that she would do something and then just didn't (for example, she offered to create our escort cards but then a month later asked me what I was doing for them). She did have useful recommendations for our DJ, catering, and photographer, but we also went way over budget, which we said was one of our priorities. She sent us to multiple venues that were outside our budget until we found one on our own that was within budget. Her recommendations for transportation would have carried fewer people for more money than the option we ended up finding on our own. We acknowledge that her team was helpful planning a day-after brewery bus tour, which we are grateful for. The day of the wedding things went well to my knowledge so perhaps she would be a fine day-of coordinator. However, during the planning process Mia caused a lot of unnecessary stress and worry because I felt like I was just constantly cleaning up her messes or tying up her loose ends. For these reasons, we can’t recommend her as a full service wedding planner.

Mia and her team were on top of everything whether I needed a sip of water ASAP or I told them about a last minute change. They always had to together.

ay unforgettable. Mia demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that exceeded our expectations, and her ability to manage all aspects of the wedding process, from minor details to unexpected hiccups, was outstanding. We never had any issue with communication throughout the entire process and Mia was always available to answer questions or offer guidance when it was needed. She was very easy to work with. Mia prides herself in curating weddings in which her couples feel like “guests''. Because of this mentality, we didn’t have a single stressor on our wedding day and got to enjoy the day surrounded by our loved ones. Hiring Mia was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. We would highly recommend the LAE team; without them, our day wouldn’t have been nearly as perfect.

stens and does not forget your vision. Even though she has many clients, she has a way of making you feel like you are her one and only priority. Mia has established relationships with many area vendors and will be there every step of the way with help and guidance. Her leadership, organization, professionalism and kindness contributed to my daughter and son-in-laws dream wedding day. Highly recommended Little Acorn Events.

Green as our day of coordinator, she was phenomenal. I personally choose to book my vendors and create a vision of what I wanted our wedding day to look like. Mary entered the picture a few months prior to ensure I was on track with wedding planning/answered all my questions. During our walkthrough, she highlighted key moments and helped plan a lovely reception. On the day of our wedding, I was able to enjoy myself, stress free! She is so organized, professional and kind. My vision on the venue was better than I could have ever dreamed and I am forever grateful for Mary. I had the best day with my family and friends.

ing was so detailed and they took care of us on the day to make sure we had no stress. Love this team!!

egin, but Mia was there every step of the way to keep us on track with helpful to do lists and monthly meetings. On the day of our wedding, we were projected to have some significant storms and Mia was constantly in touch about our back up plan, and the back up plan for the back up, Our bridal party and guests commented frequently throughout the night on how impressed they were with her professionalism and attention to detail. I can truly say that our wedding would not have been nearly as beautiful and special as it was without Mia. We can't thank you enough!

. I never grew up dreaming of what my wedding would look like, and so at the start of wedding planning, we were lost. Mia took the time to help us to envision what the perfect wedding would look like to us as a couple, and then completely brought it to life! From big picture down to the minutia, Mia had it under control and kept it fun for us rather than it feeling like a chore. She recommended wonderful vendors that felt truly catered to our particular style and vision. And for the things that you as a couple value, she will fight for that to become a reality (i.e. hydrangeas in the Fall or a dream wedding band that > 300 mi out of town…). We absolutely cannot recommend Mia enough - her only flaw is there is only one of her!

end and we truly miss our planning meetings with her. She is so kind, caring, and genuine and that shines through in all of her work. She made planning an out of town wedding in a very popular area so incredibly easy. She was responsive to all of my questions and understood our vision perfectly. Her attention to detail and organization is unmatched - I truly don't think we would've gotten anything planned without her. She has so many connections with talented vendors in the area and suggested those that fit our personalities and vision. Despite the tropical storm that hit the area on our wedding day, the day went so smoothly. Mia and her team pivoted quickly to back up plans and worked so hard to make everything perfect despite the downpour - you truly would've never known that some things had changed last minute. Our family and friends were so impressed with her and her team. It was the absolute perfect day! We would highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Mia and Little Acorn Events.

were comfortable and stress free. On the wedding day, Mia and her team worked quickly, efficiently and professionally. Truly, my favorite vendor we worked with.

ay because I knew Mia and her team had it under control. She understood my vision and knew what was important to us. If you have the chance to work with Mia- you better do it!!!!

during our ceremony. They were helpful to me, my husband, and our bridal party throughout the evening and they kept things on schedule. Leading up to the wedding Lydia was also always available if I had any questions and she communicated well with our vendors. I am incredibly thankful for the Little Acorn team and all they did to make our wedding day so perfect!

legating fun tasks to us while taking care of business that was challenging for us from abroad. We had a small 40 person wedding on a lake in Virginia (not an easy location to get vendors to agree to do!) and she curated such an amazing vision that totally aligned with our vision. LAE used awesome digital platforms like aisle planner and honeybook that helped us and our families track everything going on. She was able to suggest ideas and vendors that totally made us realize she "gets" us as a couple. Personality wise, Mia felt like a best friend we were planning our wedding alongside; however, professionally her knowledge of the industry and authority with decision making and keeping things on track was a huge comfort to us. We were both in two different locations and never close to our wedding location, often making phone calls to Mia from across the globe and needing to coordinate time zones. I am still amazed at how perfect everything turned out. This was the absolute best thing we spent budget on for our wedding because it allowed us to relax and enjoy the process rather than thinking of our wedding like a constant "to-do-list". Mia was a great listener, balanced our different opinions, helped sort through tension with vendors, guests, weather, and other situations flawlessly. Most importantly, she was a great communicator and incredibly responsive within a reasonable timeframe. Even though LAE is an incredibly successful business, we felt like we were their most important clients at all times! We are forever grateful for Mia and LAE's work, kindness, patience, and care.

y. Not only are we highly aware of just how beneficial a planner is, but also what makes a great planner! Little Acorn Events was absolutely amazing! Mia was what made the wedding everything our we all had envisioned. From finding the perfect vendors that would work with our unique location, recommending and sourcing the beautiful décor to then organizing it all on the wedding day....we can't even begin to imagine how things would have turned out if it wasn't for her and her staff!! Planning a wedding from out of state is difficult enough, but then coordinating it in a somewhat remote location has even more challenges. Thank you to Mia and Little Acorn Events for pulling off this beautiful wedding, for the expert communication with the bride and groom and for taking so much stress off of all us! We highly recommend hiring a planner and making sure it is Little Acorn Events!

day schedule (that we always seemed to be ahead of) to making our reception decor vision come to fruition. Mary was such a calming presence right before the ceremony, helping me get out a small stain on my dress (that I hadn't even noticed) with their day-of-rescue kit (with literally anything you could possibly need). Absolutely recommend.

ning our wedding from overseas and throughout the planning, people constantly commented on how difficult this must be, but this could not be further from the truth thanks to Mia and her team! She was so easy to talk to and made you feel at ease from the start. She has the tools and connections to help plan the smallest of details, but also allows you to visualize what your day will look like and knows just the person for even the most unique requests – she helped us locate a Gelateria for a gelato cart! She also doesn't shoot down ideas that seem crazy and helps you figure out a way to get there even if the first option is outside the budget. While Mia and her team were amazing leading up to the wedding, they really blew us away on the big day! Throughout the process Mia’s calm and confident demeanor was reassuring, but every Bride is still going to worry that the day isn't going to be exactly how they visualized. Well fear not because Mia and her team - they got you! My biggest stressor was decor (tables, dance floor, florals, etc.), but Mia meticulously listened to every detail I wanted and created a space that was better than I could have ever dreamt. Additionally, from the start of the wedding weekend, she took control and she addressed every concern or hiccup flawlessly; I am truly envious of her ability to remain calm under pressure! She also provides her brides with an emergency kit that is all-inclusive for anything that could possibly go wrong – my bridesmaids and I loved this! My new groom and I will miss our monthly meetings with Mia, but we are so excited to see what’s next for Little Acorn Events and their couples!

he day of my wedding and felt confident putting the work and details into her hands. She was always easy to reach and provided valuable help whenever we needed it. I can't say enough how grateful we are to have her guide our wedding day. No couple could ever be disappointed working with her. Thank you for everything Mia!

oothly. My now-husband and I worked with her for nearly a year, and cannot recommend her enough. Book with Mia; you'll be so glad you did!

did. There is so much stress leading up to the wedding the month of and her help was worth every penny! She asked thoughtful questions and got us thinking of details we hadn’t thought of. Mia is such a pleasure to work with and will fit right into any wedding planning process. She also had a great relationship with our vendors in the Charlottesville area which was a massive plus! We are so thankful for Mia’s hard work to make our special day perfect.

ted to work with. She always answered my (tons!) of questions I emailed her leading up to the wedding, even when she was on maternity leave which was completely unexpected. The day of the wedding we felt so relaxed knowing Mia was running the show and knew she would take care of every detail. We had the absolute perfect day (seriously everything went smoothly) and it’s because Mia had a handle on everything. She also thought of every detail I hadn’t! I would love to get married again if it meant I could work with LAE and her dream team again ❤️

tail-oriented. She is excellent at making her clients feel calm and supported. I barely had to do anything throughout the whole process -- she really did carry our team. On the day of the wedding, I didn't lift a finger. She made sure everything ran smoothly and according to our vision. Even when there were inevitably a few hiccups (such as being unable to locate our grand exit sparklers), Mia sprung into action with quick thinking and resourcefulness, setting everything back on track. We were left absolutely speechless by her care and attention. Her passion is evident in everything that she touches. Everything LAE does is so carefully curated and thoughtfully designed that I guarantee your wedding will exceed all expectations.

omenal. She listened to every single one of our asks for the day, and delivered. She was nothing but kind and excited the entire process, and was organized and very helpful.

e event was getting closer, she took our anxiety from a 10 to a 0 because we knew she had it handled. The wedding day, she had a precise timeline for the wedding party pics, arrival of guests, cocktail hour and even down to the exact time of the sunset for the bride and groom to to catch those perfect sunset pictures. My husband and I appreciated all she did and the wedding was a 10+ with the support of Mia. I too just loved her wedding apron that she wore with all her little tools and miscellaneous needs for those last minute things you may need, have forgotten (and we did)... she was EXCEPTIONAL!.

much advice and was able to gut check vendors (even though I only hired her for the day of coordination). This just goes to show how kind and helpful she was! Sarah (who works on Mia’s team) ended up being our actual Day of Coordinator, which originally caused me anxiety (I was a bride-to-be, what can I say), but Sarah absolutely rocked the day! She floated around in the background putting out all sorts of fires and kept checking up with my husband and me to make sure we were fed and had something to drink. I know this is earlier in Sarah’s career at Little Acorn, but we were truly impressed with how she handled all of the shifts in the schedule and chaos that a wedding can bring.

up all the details. She eliminated any stress knowing that she understood our vision and would take care of the set up. She kept the day on schedule and made it so we could enjoy every moment of the day.

detail oriented and on top of everything. For the big day, we did not have a moment to worry or stress about the particulars. From start to finish, Arushi had it all covered so we could relax and be in the moment on that most special day. Highly recommended!!

ator and she was such a huge help in the final sprint to our wedding. She put together a flawless timeline and helped make many of my dreams a reality. She helped us execute our ceremony rehearsal to make our ceremony go flawlessly. She transformed our venue into the space of my dreams the day of our wedding. And, as rain decided to descend on our entirely outdoor wedding, she helped to orchestrate a move under the tent that left us with just as beautiful of a day as I could have ever hoped for. My parents and wedding party could not stop raving about how wonderful and helpful she was the day of the wedding. I hope that our paths cross again because she truly is an amazing person.

edding couple through he wedding planning process. Best wedding ever. We love Mia!

ss than 6 months before my wedding date because I stupidly thought I could handle all of the planning and coordination through family friends while being located in Canada. I am so grateful I found her! Mia handled the planning for my reception and the day of coordination — she worked relentlessly to get the layout of the reception right (handling multiple last minute changes due to guests getting covid or extreme heat, etc.) and the most detailed minute by minute day of plan I’ve ever seen. She also turned into what I’ve been calling my Secret Service on the day of. The venue created a bit of drama and stress for my guests that were planning to stay the night there and Mia took care of all of it. I mean literally any and everything that could’ve caused me stress — Mia got rid of it. She also did some really thoughtful things like having a plate of apps and glass of wine for us waiting in our cottage right after the ceremony. This was so special for us as we got to have some time to ourselves before photos and joining our guests for the reception dinner. If you are looking for a day of coordinator and/or wedding planner — MIA IS YOUR GIRL!

mpetent in the planning stages and asked questions that we hadn't even thought about which was a big help. I was nervous not having our "main" coordinator be with us on the day of, but I had nothing to worry about! Sarah and Mary were SO nice, and moved the day along so well and on schedule. I felt like every time I looked around for one of them, they were immediately there to help, from bringing us food to setting up and breaking down the reception, they handled it all! It was so nice not to have to worry about those things as the bride and know they would get taken care of. Would recommend!

erything from our final walk through, rehearsal, to the break down of our wedding. Our day went so smoothly thanks to Mia! I know I would’ve been way more stressed on my day without her and her assistant. If you need a wedding planner she is your best bet :).

oughout the entire process! Could not recommend more highly!

awesome day of timeline, came to our rehearsal and kept us fed, hydrated and on task the day of the wedding. She made great reccomendations and truly just exceeded our expectations. She was such a stress-relief! Thank you so much Mia!