It was an absolute delight to work with Yodit and her team and I couldn't imagine my magical day without her by my side! While I could truly write for days, I will share a few highlights for the next guest or partner of Yodit: - Yodit is a calm presence. From every phone call, meeting in person, email, or text, Yodit was affirming, supportive, solution oriented, and fully confident. If I had concerns or questions about something, she was really great at providing details, answering, and confirming that I felt clear, better, or otherwise. - Yodit is very in tune with her clients. When working with other vendors, she would often share, "my client is visual - could you please provide pictures?" In addition to learning how we processed and made decisions, she would also present vendors who she felt aligned with our energy, wedding vibes, and could work well with us and one another. She truly understands people and how they feel, react, and work together. In moments of challenge, she also prioritized how we could feel, managed any dynamics with vendors, and felt comfortable troubleshooting. - Yodit is very open to feedback and able to have harder conversations. She values the relationship with her clients and vendors, and truly wants to be able to engage in open dialogue. - Yodit is extremely respected in the industry. Each vendor we worked with spoke so highly of Yodit. People were very honored and excited to work with Yodit and be selected by us. In turn, the deliverables were all on point. Again, this goes back to Yodit's relationships. On the day of my wedding, the vendors were so happy to see one an other, work with me, and invested a lot of time into making sure every detail was covered. - Yodit is fun, loving, joyful, and caring. After working together for so long, she truly grew into a person who I could exchange life updates with, learn from, and enjoy special moments with regularly. Lastly, I'll just share that Yodit loves what she does and without a doubt knows what she is doing. From planning, to vendors, to which flowers are best in certain seasons, to color shades, choosing chairs, and more - she's solid. She knows the tricks of the trade, offers good advice, and it ready to be with you on the journey. She is strategic, well experienced, and has high integrity. She moves knowing her name is literally on everything, but more importantly, that this day, event, experience is so important to the client. Her team also shares these qualities and invests deeply in your wedding, experience, and caring for you throughout. Yodit is amazing. read more

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An answered prayer for the busy type A bride!! Working with Favored by Yodit Events & Design was a dream come true for me as a type A bride with a busy, demanding schedule. Yodit effortlessly managed the logistics and larger details, allowing me to focus on the beautiful little moments of our wedding day. Her attention to detail and seamless coordination made the entire experience stress-free and unforgettable. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, take my word and go for it--you won't regret it with Yodit! read more

Our wedding day with Favored by Yodit Events & Design was absolutely phenomenal! Yodit and her team were incredible from the very first call to even days after the wedding. They captured the mood and theme we desired perfectly and even managed to sneak in a few surprises that really wowed us. We were so grateful for their thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and simply going above and beyond! read more

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Our wedding planner Carol and the entire FavoredByYodit team made our dream wedding possible, and we couldn't thank them enough. Throughout the entire planning process (some of which happened when we were living across the country and in a different timezone!), Carol was incredibly responsive and helped us form a cohesive vision for our big day. When we found FavoredByYodit, we were so overwhelmed by the planning process, but Carol broke everything we needed to do down into manageable tasks and walked us through the entire process. And she ensured we had fun while doing it! On the day of our wedding, she handled all the logistics and the day flowed perfectly because of her management skills. Thank you, Carol and the FBY team!! read more

This team is a well-oiled machine! There was not a single thing that popped up that Yodit and her team could not handle. From managing the vendors, to managing our families, bridal party, and us in general, they were absolutely flawless. My husband and I were both allocated a coordinator for the day, and we cannot imagine our wedding day without them. Everything that we asked of them (so, so many things), they simply delivered without questions asked. They knew exactly where we needed to be at every point throughout the day, and I cannot emphasize enough how much stress this takes off of you. I was a pretty stressed out bride, and even the morning of, I was still feeling pretty stressed. However, when I got to my venue and saw Yodit and was then introduced to Carol, I immediately felt the stress subside. They took care of me from the time I walked through the doors until the time I made it back to my hotel that night. There are a million and one things that can (and do) go wrong on your wedding day. However, I can't name a single thing that I was made aware of. Yodit's team handled absolutely everything. The schedule, the vendors, my stained wedding dress and the ensuing panic - Yodit even fed me during photos to make sure I would make it through the day! Hands down the absolute best coordination I have ever seen. My guests even felt the difference. So many of them have said "Everything just ran so smoothly. It was flawlessly executed." This is purely thanks to the Favored by Yodit team. They bring a level of excellence, professionalism, energy and pure fun that every single wedding (and stressed bride and groom) need. I'm so sad that our time working with the team has come to an end because they are phenomenal. However, I'm so excited for the future couples that get to work with them! Thank you so much to our Favored team! The absolute best! read more

Having Favored as part of our wedding was the best decision we made! On top of Yodit's attention to detail, organization, professionalism, patience, and all around beautiful work, her energy is incredible to have around. Our destination wedding was an entire weekend celebration with multiple activities to manage and she handled it flawlessly. She made sure me and my husband were happy at all times and that we did not have any worries or stress. Not to mention, she does it all with a smile! It was truly the best weekend of our lives. Thank you so much and we love you, Yodit! read more

Favored by Yodit Events & Design - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Yodit and Carol were amazing. We are based in New Jersey, but were planning our wedding in Virginia at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Yodit and Carol kept us apprised of relevant state mandates that would impact our summer 2021 wedding and they recommended most of the vendors we ended up working with and loving. Both of them made themselves available via Zoom, phone calls or texts for our many questions. Most importantly, they stayed on top of all the essentials as we were getting closer to the wedding and helped us execute the wedding of our dreams. All our families and friends cannot stop talking about how beautiful, well organized, and fun the wedding was. Bringing Favored by Yodit on board was the BEST decision we made and they are worth every penny!!! read more

As a bride planning a wedding during a global pandemic and running two businesses, the Favored By Yodit team was truly heaven sent! Jennifer on their team was so attentive, supportive, very responsive and helped us execute our vision and remain in budget. Their help during the process was invaluable. Their day of support was even more extraordinary! Everything was planned and timed to a T! My husband and I truly had the most worry free day! The Favored By Yodit team did it all and definitely left us (and our bridal party!) worry free throughout the whole evening. This experience was magical and we know it would have been otherwise without them. Seriously, book them! read more

My Husband and I decided to hire Favored by Yodit to plan our wedding which took place on June 6, 2021 and it was better than we could have ever imagined. They really took the stress out of the planning process for us. We went through a lot planning a wedding during a pandemic, there were so many times we needed emotional support and Yodit was there for us. She is more than a wedding planner, she's a friend. Favored By Yodit and her team were amazing to work with and I highly recommend them if you're looking for a personalized wedding experience. read more

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Our wedding day with Favored by Yodit Events & Design was an absolute fairytale! Yodit's attention to detail, professionalism, grace, positive energy, and eye for all things stunning are unmatched. With our demanding schedules and bi-coastal travel, Yodit made all things easy. She was by our side guiding our decisions from the details of our engagement photoshoot, to planning and executing our special day. Yodit assembled the most incredible vendor team that made our dreams of an intimate Ethopian-Italian, foodie wedding a reality. We're still in awe of how Yodit was somehow able to make every detail immaculately exuded who we are as a couple! All of our guests raved that it was the best wedding they had ever attended and it's all because of Yodit and her team. We're going to miss Yodit as our planner, but gained a friend for life and will forever be a Favored Couple! read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Yodit and her team on our wedding. Yodit is definitely a force within the wedding planning industry. She brings to the table an immense amount of knowledge, flair for what makes sense, and resources. She is extremely professional and organized. She provides a client checklist which provides step by step guidance through the process. She makes herself available to her clients which makes her a huge asset, because planning a wedding (ESPECIALLY IN A PANDEMIC) can be super stressful. But because she is so personable and open to communicate, she alleviates that stress. Because of Covid, our wedding date changed several times and the concept behind what we wanted to do also evolved over time to meet the constraints of the pandemic & just overall esthetic. Because of the constant changes, we had to act with a fluidity that most planners probably could not have handled, but Yodit handled it with grace! Every time something changed, she rolled up her sleeves and rolled with the punches to get the job done! And she most definitely understood the assignment and did what needed to be done. When my wife walked into the reception for our first look of the space, she was speechless. Every specific want that we wanted was there. Yodit's acute attention to detail ensured that every element that was important to us as a couple was represented...even down to the smell of the room! (Me as the groom takes credit for that) She transformed that space and sealed the deal to make that moment magical, sexy, and chic. Thank you Yodit! Her access to multiple vendors is also a huge plus! Fluffy Thoughts Bakery did our cake. It was amazing and they also listened to our wants regarding cake design. 27 Studios did an amazing job with draping the room and transforming the space. Our photographer, Rhea Whitney, she was also an absolute pleasure to work with and professional throughout the whole process. The Favored By Yodit team was worth the money spent. If you are looking for someone who is detail oriented, friendly, well connected & respected within the industry, and committed to presenting to the world an experience like no other...check her team out. -The Lambright's (Nick & Ash) read more

Honestly, choosing FavoredByYodit as my wedding planners was the best choice I could have made. I didn't have to worry about anything on my wedding day as they literally thought of everything and every scenario. My wedding day was perfect and I can't thank this team enough. read more

Truly the best planner and planning team ever! My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better planner who gave us a day we'll never forget. All of our fam and friends have said it was the "wedding of the decade" ... and we give all the credit to Yodit. When our venue cancelled 3 months before the date Yodit was able to secure a better venue within days ... we didn't even get a chance a freak out. Her demeanor is so professional and sweet, warm and calming .... if you are looking for an event planner she's definitely the BEST. read more

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Yodit and her team are heaven-sent! My husband and I got the 'Month Of' package and picked vendors and decor up to the wedding month, but Yodit was still there with us every step of the way, answering any questions we had and giving advice and vendor recommendations. She also gives you a shared excel spreadsheet to help keep us updated and on track. Then when it got to the wedding day, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything went smoothly as we wanted, and Yodit took a huge weight off our shoulders. We also wanted a planner to balance the Ethiopian and American sides and understand our culture. Yodit's team was professional, super sweet women, and easy to talk to. Seriously, we couldn't ask for a better planner and team! read more

WOW! I was truly amazed by Yodit's performance during my wedding this past Sunday. When I first met Yodit, I was an unorganized bride with a great vision that needed help with execution. After our official meeting, she took my vision and gave it life! :-) The Favored by Yodit Events team was reliable, professional, and supported me every step of the way. My husband and I couldn't' have asked for a better coordinator. Yodit, is very hands on, personable, thinks outside the box, and flexible with her schedule. We are forever thankful for her patience and positive energy! :-) read more

Every moment of our wedding planning was absolutely enjoyable with Yodit and her team! They were professional, knowledgeable, and so much fun! Planning a wedding during the pandemic is very stressful and can constantly change from day to day. Yodit was patient and understand and held our hand when we needed to have serious conversations. Our day was absolutely perfect, from start to finish! We truly see the Favored by Yodit Events & Design team as family. The smiles and tears from their team was so meaningful and all of our guests enjoyed them and were simply amazed. We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful day and we couldn't have had that without the Favored by Yodit Events & Design! We are unbelievably thankful to their team and all they did for us during this special time! read more

"Yodit provided Day-of-Coordination services for our October wedding. Yodit & her team were amazing from the very beginning - allowing us to customize our coordination package to fit our budget & vision. She made sure that all of the details surrounding our wedding were covered. And most of all she made sure that our special day was stress free and perfect. Yodit & her team made sure that the day we dreamed of & planned ran seamlessly and they did it with a smile. Favored by Yodit Events = Professional, Prompt, Perfection!" Keith & Tiffany read more

To be honest, I was initially skeptical about hiring a wedding planner. I wasn't sure if it would be worth the cost. (Also, I can be an extremely type A person!) I attended a wedding for my Soror in 2015, and was introduced to Yodit of Favored by Yodit. I immediately struck by her professionalism and organized nature. This lady and her team just knew what they were doing! Bringing Yodit on for my wedding - just one year later - was by far, the best decision that we made during our process. She was a fantastic person to bounce ideas off of. Her vendor connections were amazing and I was impressed with the ideas that she brought to the table. The best part - she was super creative in identifying ways to get what we wanted within our budget! I highly recommend Yodit and her team. You will not be disappointed. - Proud Favored Bride read more

Finding the right planner or even having a planner for a bride is one of the most scariest decisions. For me, it was the best decision I have ever made.  FavoredbyYodit events took our love story and created the most spectacular and romantic event any bride could ask for. From stationery, venue, florals, color scheme, and design the entire ambiance was captured in each and every detail. Her partnership with some of the best hair and make-up artists, florists, venues, lighting, photography and videography brought forth a vendor team that was an all-star cast.  They worked in a chorus to ensure our day was seamless.  Our guests from young to old led a resounding compliment that it was the best wedding they have ever been to.  All praises to the great work and diligence by her amazing team.  Thank you FavoredbyYodit for bringing our dreams to life! read more

Yodit is such an unbelievably talented wedding planner and it was an honor having her plan our wedding. From day one, Yodit meticulously planned out our timeline and made the wedding planning process effortless and enjoyable. As someone who has a demanding career with limited time out of work, Yodit was able to work with my schedule by finding alternative hours to meet and working so well through email/text to complete tedious tasks. Her humble, unflappable and vibrant personality made the whole process seamless and sad when it all ended. Our wedding was beyond our wildest imagination, hugely due to Yodit's focus to detail, organization and execution. On the day of our wedding, her team did an excellent job bringing together months of planning without missing a beat. She is worth every penny! If available, you would be most fortunate to have Favored By Yodit plan your event. Trust me! read more

When we began wedding planning, we knew we didn't want a cookie-cutter event and were looking for a wedding planner who could step outside their comfort zone and go on a journey with us. That meant finding someone up for a challenge and Yodit was the perfect fit! Loved ones thought I was nuts when I shared some of my vision for the wedding, but Yodit kept the vision realistic while working hard to execute the achievable dreams. She slam-dunked every one of my required "3 Ps:" she was personable, problem solving, and professional. Yodit and her team were able to solve many of our conundrums and, on the day-of, were behind the scenes solving problems I didn't even know we had until afterward. As someone who came in wondering if a wedding planner was worth the budget line item, my mind is forever changed. If you're looking for a wedding planner who "gets it," this is where you turn. read more

I had Yodit plan a big birthday theme party, and she was amazing!! The day of the event, there were a lot of special details that I wanted incorporated and everything ran smoothly. Yodit was calm under pleasure and provided creative ideas within my budget. I would highly recommend Favored to anyone looking for a reliable, organized, and elegant event planner. read more

Yodit is simply an amazing wedding planner! She is a consummate professional with a lot of great ideas and the PERFECT demeanor for her position. My fiance and I are beyond grateful for her guidance and expertise as we continue to plan our upcoming wedding. My favorite characteristic is her ability to be honest with me about the decisions that I am making. If she thinks that I am going in the wrong direction with my wedding planning, she lets me know and then provides me with options that she thinks will work better (Her options are always better). Overall, hiring her was genuinely the best decision that we have made thus far in our wedding planning process. It's great to be Favored by Yodit! read more

Contacting Yodit was the best thing I did for our wedding. As a visual artist, I had a very specific vision for my wedding day, but at the same time, wanted my husband and family to feel a part of that experience. Yodit, not only connected with the right vendors, but also helped me stay on track. I have the tendency to get too deep into the details, but she was right there to pull me out when I needed it. She is professional, transparent, patient, and will do everything she can to make sure your day goes without a hitch. read more

Yodit and her team at Favored by Yodit Events and Design went above and beyond to ensure our large, multi-cultural wedding was absolutely perfect. From the beginning, Yodit worked with us to create a planning package that met our needs and budget. She helped take the guesswork (and time!) out of choosing vendors by connecting us with excellent vendors in her network, and helped us prioritize where to allocate our budget in terms of event design. Besides the color scheme, I didn't have a strong vision for exactly what I wanted our wedding to look like, and her assistance in design and decor was so valuable. Her eye for design is really impeccable, and my husband and I were blown away when seeing both the ceremony and reception venues post-decoration. Day of, Yodit and her team were just outstanding- from making sure I had water even before I knew I needed it, solving a last minute issue with recessional music, bustling my dress when it was time to hit the dance floor, and even going our of their way to get a slice of cake for a bridesmaid who didn't get one. I would highly recommend Favored by Yodit Events and Design for a beautiful, well-run, and unforgettable wedding or event! read more

Yodit and her team exceeded the expectations of my husband and I. When we (my husband and I) started the planning process we really did not have a vision for our wedding. Yodit guided us through every step and made herself readily available to answer and address any questions or concerns. Without her and her team, planning a wedding of this nature would have been a nightmare and practically impossible. On the day of the wedding, the level of preparation, dedication, effort, problem solving and professionalism of Yodit and her team was impeccable. Any role we needed them to play they did it with a smile on their faces; from photographer's assistant, to seamstress, to bartender, wrangler, fetcher of all things food, phones, shoes, etc. You name it, they did it. It was more than what we could have asked for. They kept us on our toes and on top of the schedule. Everything went without a hitch and it was all thanks to them. Our families were so impressed and spoke nothing but praises for Yodit and the team. We would recommend Favored by Yodit over and over and over again. They are a part of our forever!! read more

Yodit and her team at Favored are an amazing staff of event planners and coordinators. Yodit helped Artists for Charity plan our Holiday Live Auction. She was there from the first walk through, to the night of the event. She ensured that all of our plans for the night were executed and helped direct the event staff. Yodit is detailed, task oriented and most importantly a creative problem solver! Any event you have no matter how well planned it is, there will always be something that comes up as a challenge. Yodit, is a solutions oriented professional. She doesn't waste time, she improvises. I'm always happy to call on the Favored team for planning services! read more