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If you're just looking for someone to help you plan a wedding, you're in the wrong place. 

Of course we will plan your wedding, but that's the very base level of what we do. At TOME, we believe in storytelling. We believe in creating art. 

We think the best soundtrack is loved ones laughter mixed with the perfect playlist. We compose beautiful symphonies of color and texture that delight the senses. 

We don’t do rigid timelines, we create unforgettable experiences that melt into each other like a sunset over the pacific.  

We believe in equality and we would love to plan your big day no matter where you're from or who you love. We believe that honeymoon feeling should start as soon as you are engaged and we believe the journey is just as important as the destination. 

If you’re looking for magic, you’ve come to the right place. 


Welcome to the one moment events

Bold, modern, vibrant

Karly and AJs wedding started as a conventional black and white affair in DC that we overhauled into a bright, bold, modern and magical tented affair in Charlottesville. No stuffy boardrooms here, color and pattern play were at the helm of this sumptuous soiree. 

kARLY & AJ 

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The design process

Bold, modern, chic

Color Explosion couture. Rich velvets mixed with modern patterns. Texture on texture on texture. Animal print and florals? Don't mind if we do. When we redesigned this wedding, we knew it was a chance to infused a brand new life of boldness and brilliance. Besides, who doesn't love a little makeover? 

The Design Process

Ashley Cox Photography

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Blue Hill Farm

Brilliant Mediterranean Shades

A vibrant summer ceremony on a bucolic farm in Waterford, Virginia melted into a bold midsummer evening celebration with fresh mediterranean food, an epic dance floor and unforgettable toasts that put even some of the best celebrity roasts to shame.

ariel and brendan

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Beaumont House Design

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Brilliant Mediterranean Shades

Inspired by the terracotta rooftops of Jaffa where the bride had spent a summer, we leaned into mediterranean colors and uplifted it into a bold summer statement for a brilliant August day. A drink of cool blue like the reflection off of the sea balanced out the color palette to create the quintessential summer palette.

ariel and brendan

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The Mount Washington Dye House

Moody jewels and modern black

The summer heat showed up in it's full intensity for Paige and Mihirs wedding. Guests kept cool within the historic facade of the brick dye house and indulged in crisp cocktails, a fabulous menu, followed by dancing and a custom floral bouquet takeaway stand as they departed into the evening.

paige and mihir

Victoria Selman Photography

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Beaumont House Design

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Moody jewels & modern black

With a decidedly moody vibe set in a historic reclaimed dye house in north Baltimore, we leaned into the rich, dionysian intensity of a hot summer evening. Jewel tones abound, grounded by sumptuous fabrics and bold black accents that blend the rustic exposed brick with the modern day aesthetic magically.

paige and mihir

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Veritas Vineyard

Speakeasy under a starry night

We took a classic Virginia ballroom and turned it into a glowing celestial universe reminiscent of "Starry Night".  Flickering candlelight, cards against humanity for escort cards, Harry Potter wands and an un-apologetic boldness  capped the evening in fun, love and a whole lot of character.

christine and jason

katie and soleil photographers

Paisley & JAde

Sassy Snapdragon Florals

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Speakeasy under a starry night

A love of Doctor Who and all things fun and nerdy, transforming a classic ballroom space into a "Starry Night" by Van gogh. Cloches filled with oddities and  rich leather & bold velvet against wood grain like the couples favorite dc speakeasy.

CHRISTINE AND JASON

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award

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details

Even the smallest of details play a role in setting the scene, becoming a vital contribution to the over all atmostphere of your story. I take pride and dedication in capturing these small yet significant details.

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This is your love story. It's biggest moments deserve to be entrusted to the care a professional with experience and admiration for the art that is story telling. After 5 years and 150 weddings, I am dedicated to the preservation of your love story.

the crafting of heirlooms

Your story doesn't begin and end with your Big Day. Every collection includes an heirloom quality, leather bound handcrafted wedding album to pass on for generations to come.

We have talented, world renowned creative partners who we work closely with to execute your vision so perfectly that you'll walk into a room that seems as if it were plucked straight from your daydream. There are countless ways to create an incredible, memorable experience that you and your guests will enjoy now and reminisce on for years to come. Let us know what your biggest, craziest dream is and we will make sure to meet and exceed those expectations, build a dream day and you'll enjoy every minute of it along the way. 

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journey to the aisle

Rachel and her team are truly amazing. My career keeps me busy and we were planning an out of town wedding. Rachel made this entire process so much easier! The TOME team has such a talent for design and beauty that all I told them was the type of vibe I wanted for our wedding and they brought it all to life. We had to re-plan the wedding three times due to interruptions from Covid-19 and the team was nothing short of positive, supportive, and encouraging from start to finish. I cannot recommend them enough. We love you, Rachel!

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Leesburg, Virginia

Sarah L

You've heard the story. Covid forces another couple to pivot from their original plans making everything that much more overwhelming. I was ready to pull my hair out. Our friends knew we needed a planner and gave a glowing review for TOME. They are incredibly organized, patient, and detailed. They made the planning process effortless! No question was too bizarre or silly and we never felt rushed or panicked about anything. When the big day finally arrived, everything ran absolutely flawlessly. Everyone needs a "Rachel" for their wedding!

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Alexandria, VA 

megan m

Rachel is the Beyonce of Wedding Planning and her team goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding vision is brought to life. They don't miss a single beat and make sure that everything is perfect. You could not have convinced me that I wasn't Rachel's only client, I received that much time and attention while working with her. I felt like the most important person in the world. She was more than just a vendor, she becomes your friend. Nothing compares to the customer service and transparency your receive when you're in TOME's care. Hire TOME now. You won't regret it!

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Leesburg, Va

Lydia and ryan

The One Moment Events is a DREAM wedding planning team! Hiring TOME was the BEST decision we made for our wedding. Our wedding was hands-down the best party of my life and it wouldn't have been possible without them. My husband and I will forever be grateful for their vision, guidance, support, patience, experience, talent, and the amazing, positive energy the exude - a necessity during the planning process. They work so hard for you. Do yourself a favor and have the peace of mind you deserve on your wedding and hire TOME. Highly recommend!

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National Harbor, MD

Stephanie

We are currently reserving a limited number of dates for 2024 & 2025

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