Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted DC Wedding Planner for Modern, Playful Celebrations
Bella Notte Wedding Consulting is a full-service wedding planning and design firm based in Washington, DC, specializing in creating modern, playful, and personalized celebrations. With over 20 years of experience, our team excels at translating clients' unique visions into unforgettable events through intuitive design, meticulous organization, and strong vendor relationships. We prioritize guest experience while managing every detail from initial concept to execution, offering both full and partial planning services. Our approach combines artistic vision with practical expertise to deliver weddings that reflect each couple's distinct style and values. 
Services
Full Wedding Planning
Partial Wedding Planning
Tiny Weddings
Event Design
Vendor Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in luxury wedding planning
- Our team creates personality-driven weddings with unique vendor networks
- We provide both full-service and partial planning options
- Our process prioritizes guest experience and stress-free planning
- We specialize in modern, urban celebrations with artistic flair
What people say
Personalized approach
Exceptional vendor network
Stress-free planning
Creative vision
Attention to detail
Services
Full Wedding Planning
Our comprehensive planning service manages every detail from concept to execution. We develop personalized timelines, create budgets, coordinate vendors, and design complete event experiences. With expertise in both traditional and contemporary celebrations, we ensure seamless coordination while maintaining your unique vision throughout the 12-18 month planning process.
Partial Wedding Planning
This flexible service handles specific planning aspects while clients manage other elements. We focus on complex tasks like vendor selection, contract negotiation, and timeline creation while providing expert guidance for DIY components. Ideal for couples with clear visions who want professional support for critical planning stages without full-service oversight.
Tiny Weddings
Specialized planning for intimate celebrations with 10-50 guests. We create personalized experiences that maintain grandeur in smaller formats, focusing on meaningful details and curated vendor partnerships. Our expertise transforms limited guest lists into memorable events with customized design elements while maintaining the same artistic vision as larger weddings.
People
Sara Bauleke
Creative Director
With over 20 years of experience, Sara combines creativity and organization to craft unique weddings. Her background in public policy and entrepreneurial upbringing inform her practical yet artistic approach. Known for her vendor network and stress-free planning style, she ensures each event reflects couples' personalities while maintaining budget and timeline integrity.
Questions
What wedding styles does Bella Notte Wedding Consulting specialize in?
We specialize in modern, urban, and playful celebrations with artistic flair. Our expertise includes contemporary design, bold color palettes, and unique vendor partnerships while accommodating traditional elements when requested.
Do you plan both large and small weddings?
Yes, we create celebrations ranging from intimate micro-weddings to grand events with 250+ guests. Our Tiny Weddings service focuses specifically on small, personalized ceremonies with 10-50 attendees.
How involved will we be in the planning process?
We offer both full-service planning with complete oversight and partial planning options where couples handle specific elements. Our approach adapts to your preferred level of involvement while maintaining professional guidance throughout.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland from our Arlington, VA base. Our vendor network and experience extend across the Mid-Atlantic region for destination celebrations.
How do you handle unexpected planning challenges?
With 20+ years of experience, we anticipate potential issues and maintain contingency plans. Our vendor relationships and problem-solving skills help navigate last-minute changes while maintaining event quality and client vision.
