CityAffairs, LLC
Washington, DC 20011
(map) Phone: 202-997-1420
Reviews for CityAffairs, LLC
GUEST
I will give Astrid full credit for making my wedding day stress-free. She isn't the typical "day-of" coordinator. Astrid met with me a few months before the wedding to make sure I was pacing well in my planning, she checked final details with my vendors on my behalf, and continued to meet with me in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Astrid is incredibly organized and trustworthy.
While it sounded stressful when she first told me that I needed to be done with everything three days before the wedding because she would be at my door to pick it all up, it was actually one of the best things she had done for me. I've watched other brides scrambling to finish things the night before, often staying up the whole night before the wedding, but there was none of this for me because of Astrid's suggestion to finish up three days in advance. I got to enjoy welcoming guests into town, the rehearsal dinner, and time with my bridesmaids, so a big THANK YOU to Astrid.
We stayed on pace the day of the wedding and never once did my bridesmaids need to be called in to help with final details. Astrid was able to coordinate within a hectic situation - the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were back to back so she needed to make sure everything was prepared and that the caterer was staying on pace. I don't know how she did it alone, but everything turned out just wonderful.
GUEST
Astrid from City Affairs is amazing! I hired her to serve as my wedding day coordinator. We met a few times before the wedding and went over all the logistics of the wedding day. She is extremely organized and detail oriented which is very important when someone is running your wedding day. She was very helpful in working out last minute details, picking up all the wedding decor a few days before the wedding, and running the rehearsal. Having Astrid involved in the wedding greatly helped me be calm and relaxed prior to and on my wedding day which is priceless. My other vendors as well as my mom had nothing but wonderful things to say about how Astrid ran the wedding. I can't thank her enough for helping make my wedding such a great day for me and my husband! I would definitely recommend City Affairs for any bride who is looking for wedding planning or coordinating services.
GUEST
Astrid was amazing and she made our wedding day absolutely perfect.
We could relax the whole wedding day and both of us felt very calm so we could enjoy every minute of our big day.
She was very flexibel when we scheduled meetings and she was always two steps ahead.
We will definitely work with her again.
GUEST
We are so happy that we hired Astrid; she took on more responsibility than we thought before the wedding and managed everything the day of to ensure as perfect a wedding as possible. She was flexible our pre-wedding consultations and took the time to walk us through planning every detail ahead of the big day. Overall, it was a pleasure working with Astrid; I found her professional, courteous, reliable, and very responsive to our needs so we could enjoy our special day. I highly recommend Astrid to anyone-especially the budget-conscious-looking for a wedding planner.
GUEST
Great service and attention for a more than fair price. Highly recommend!
GUEST
For months I swore that we didn't need a day-of coordinator. By the time I realized that I was wrong, there was less than a month to go before the wedding. City Affairs did an amazing job of sorting through what I had created. Astrid collected contracts and determined what money was owed, what promises were made, and what everyone should expect on the wedding day. My wedding day was worry free because I knew I had someone I completely trusted on my side. I would recommend City Affairs in a heartbeat. Best money spent throughout the planning process!
GUEST
We hired Astrid to provide rehearsal and wedding day coordination, and she was a fantastic help. Knowing she was on the job really helped me relax and enjoy our wedding. She was great at helping us plan not only for the rehearsal and the wedding day but also to get our homework (programs, favors, guest book, etc.) done ahead of time so we weren't stressed in the last week leading up to the wedding. And she went above and beyond in terms of answering my emails and concerns, helping with some research for hair, makeup, and videographer, and with interacting with our vendors to make sure we had the best possible service. Our caterers ended up being more knowledgeable about our venue because they had had a lot of experience there before, but the contacts Astrid already had with our DJ and our limo/shuttle service turned out to be very helpful. She's easily worth twice what she charged us.
GUEST
Overall, I was disappointed by astrid's service. Her planning templates are amateurish and she was noit able to update them because of "internet connection issues". Also, at the wedding, she made several decisions that I did nit agree with, and that were the opposite of everything I said I wanted and had planned for. Basically, everything that went wrong at my wedding was because astrid made poor decisions without consulting me. She was somewhat worth the money, but I think another wedding coordinator would have done a better job. For example, before the wedding, my maid of honor had to deal with logistical issues thar astrid should have handled, but no one could find her. Unacceptable. She was at the venue at the time but was mia.
They are the best planners - organized, friendly, always go the extra mile for their clients.
We offer the clients of our preferred planners a 10% designer’s discount off our services - photography $750, videography $500, dance bands $1500 +
Hire them, you won’t regret it.
Best regards,
David Fletcher
New York - Washington’s Best Musicians, Photo & Video
About CityAffairs, LLC
Inside the beltway, it’s all about politics…so they say!
Indeed Washingtonians do work hard, but inside the beltway it’s not all about work, as we do love a great event! Whether you need just month of assistance or help with the entire planning, CityAffairs can handle all of the planning, organization and design for your next private or corporate event.
Relax, Enjoy and Celebrate is our motto- let CityAffairs coordinate a seamless and sophisticated event within your budget. So while you worry about politics, leave the planning to CityAffairs!
We invite you to browse through our current event packages and keep in mind that we can customize any package. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to schedule a consultation. CityAffairs will plan any event, anywhere in the DC Metro area, with tasteful style and panache.
FAQ for CityAffairs, LLC
Yes, I have a research only package that is great for couples who want to plan their own wedding, but just don’t know where to start. I provide you the vendors based on your needs and desires. I also do bridal showers, brunches, bachelorette parties and have stationary packages. I as well can customize packages.
Are there any limits on your hours?
No, each package has unlimited hours of my service.
What else does your day of wedding coordination package include?
My Day of Wedding Coordination package is really a Month of Coordination package. We will discuss together a detailed timeline of your wedding day weeks before your wedding. We ensure that nothing is missed and I am already contacting all of your vendors. I also confirm all vendor payments and arrival times and can help with setup are some of the additional items of this package.
Do you offer non-wedding packages?
Yes , I offer corporate and children packages. I also offer packages for clients looking to plan intimate gatherings at their home.
What is your children's package?
My children's package is similar to a birthday in the box package, but of course personalized. With our birthday package,you will receive custom design invitations, thank-you cards, all party décor printables, table settings, balloons, menu/cake suggestions and party favors! We’ll even plan party games and craft ideas tailored with your party theme. This is one stop shopping!
Keep in my mind some things that can get overlooked:
Guests with dietary restrictions.
Flowers for your elders
Do you need to notify your caterer of a kids menu?
Neighborhood Noise Restrictions
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