Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Design Partner in Washington D.C.
At WE DO WEDDINGS, ETC., we specialize in transforming your wedding vision into a breathtaking reality. Our team of distinguished designers brings decades of expertise in color coordination, interior design, and floral concepts to create events that reflect your unique style. We handle every detailfrom contracts and payments to set-ups and unforeseen challengesensuring your special day is stress-free and unforgettable. With established relationships with top vendors, we provide access to industry-leading resources that elevate every facet of your celebration.Our innovative approach prioritizes your creative decisions while leveraging professional expertise to deliver exceptional results. Founded on the principle that weddings should be joyous occasions, we eliminate overspending, time-waste, and stress through meticulous planning and execution. Our workshops further demonstrate our commitment to advancing event design excellence through hands-on education in floral design, tablescape techniques, and event logistics.
Services
Wedding Design & Decor
Event Planning Workshops
Floral Design Services
Pipe & Drape Setup
Vendor Coordination
Tablescape Design
Event Logistics Management
Highlights and features
- We handle contracts, payments, and logistics while preserving your creative vision
- Our team includes award-winning designers with 20+ years in event decor
- We maintain relationships with top-tier vendors across the Mid-Atlantic region
- We offer hands-on training workshops to advance industry professionals
- Our proven process ensures stress-free execution of complex wedding designs
Services
Wedding Design & Decor
Our wedding design service transforms venues into personalized celebrations through expert color coordination, floral arrangements, and decor implementation. We collaborate closely with clients to reflect their unique style while managing logistics, timelines, and vendor interactions. Our designers ensure every elementfrom centerpieces to lightingcreates a cohesive, memorable atmosphere for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events.
Event Planning Workshops
These intensive workshops teach professional event design techniques including floral arrangement, tablescape creation, and pipe & drape construction. Participants learn pricing strategies, contract negotiation, and team management while gaining hands-on experience through three required practical projects. Graduates receive certification to enhance their industry credibility and client offerings.
Floral Design Services
Our floral team creates custom arrangements using both silk and fresh flowers for centerpieces, bouquets, and venue decor. We employ professional techniques like steel-pix stemming for large-scale installations while maintaining seasonal appropriateness and client color preferences. The service includes consultation, material sourcing, and on-site floral setup for weddings and special events.
People
Cheri Walker
Owner/Instructor
Cheri Walker is a renowned wedding design expert with over 20 years of experience in color coordination, interior design, and floral concepts. As lead designer and workshop instructor, she has trained numerous professionals while maintaining her role as creative director for high-profile weddings.
Questions
What wedding services do you specialize in?
We specialize in full-service wedding design and decor, including floral arrangements, tablescape design, pipe & drape installations, and comprehensive vendor coordination.
Do you offer event planning workshops?
Yes, we conduct 2-3 day hands-on workshops covering event design fundamentals, floral techniques, and logistics management for professional development.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan areas for wedding events and related services.
How do you handle unexpected event issues?
Our experienced team proactively manages unforeseen challenges through contingency planning and real-time problem-solving during event execution.
