The Dancing Tulip Events
Service levels: Partial planning
Team size: 1 – 3
About The Dancing Tulip Events
Ariana Dolan | The Dancing Tulip Events
At The Dancing Tulip Events, we specialize in wedding coordination for couples who want to plan their own wedding—but don’t want to manage it on the day. Our services are designed to bring your vision to life with a seamless, well-executed celebration from start to finish. We focus on timeline creation, vendor coordination, and day-of event management, ensuring every detail is handled so you can stay fully present. With transparent pricing and customizable packages, we tailor our support to fit your specific needs—whether you’re planning a micro-wedding or a large-scale event.
Planning a DIY wedding is a beautiful way to add personal touches to your big day, but it also comes with a lot of moving parts. A professional wedding coordinator ensures all your hard work comes together seamlessly, managing timelines, vendor communication, and last-minute hiccups so you can actually enjoy your day. Even the most organized bride deserves to be fully present, not running around with a checklist in hand. Hiring The Dancing Tulip Events for your wedding means you still maintain creative control, while gaining expert support where it matters most.
In three words: Collaborative, Positive, Resourceful
Services by planning level
| Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | Elopement / microwedding | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Designed for couples who want a trusted partner in the final stretch of planning. Includes up to 3 planning meetings, timeline creation, vendor coordination, layout review, and 12 hours of wedding day coverage—so every detail feels organized and effortless. | For couples who’ve planned it all but want a pro to manage the big day. Includes timeline creation, vendor coordination, rehearsal direction, and 10 hours of wedding day coverage—so you can be fully present and stress-free. | Perfect for intimate weddings or couples who just need key moments covered. Includes one planning call, day-of vendor management, and 6 hours of on-site coordination to manage your ceremony, setup, and flow—so you can relax and enjoy the day. |
| Planning begins | 3 Months out | 1 Month out | |
| Vendor Management | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $1,500 | Starts at $1,200 | Starts at $1,000 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
9 reviews
- RP
Rebecca P.
AMAZING COORDINATOR
Ariana was absolutely fantastic as our day-of coordinator! She handled every detail, solved any problem with ease, and gave us complete peace of mind. She helped immensely with set up, developing timelines, and working with our venue. Our families were even amazed at how above-and-beyond she was. We would recommend her to anyone getting married - hiring her was the best decision we made during wedding planning! (Also had expertise with Catholic weddings!)
- CS
Christine and S.
Our Wedding Day
We were thrilled to work with The Dancing Tulip Events for our wedding. Ariana, the owner, is extremely thorough, detail-oriented, and direct in her communication style. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wedding planning process and provided superb service that was both organized and efficient. Ariana created a beautiful wedding program for us and helped with countless logistical details on the day-of, ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could simply enjoy the celebration. She goes above and beyond to make her clients feel relaxed and taken care of. We highly recommend The Dancing Tulip Events to any couple planning their wedding - Ariana and her team will deliver a truly special experience.
- TB
Tiffany B.
Bride’s Mother
The Dancing Tulip Events was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the beginning, Ariana was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and proficient in her communication. She was extremely organized, detail-oriented and truly cared about ensuring our special day was a success. Ariana went above and beyond to create and plan my daughter's dream wedding - it was an amazing experience with no stress, but pure joy! The Dancing Tulip Events orchestrated the entire event flawlessly, and we are so grateful for her incredible service.
- LC
Laura C.
Wedding
The team at The Dancing Tulip Events was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first phone call, Ariana and her staff demonstrated a level of detail-orientation and thoughtfulness that put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. They were incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and professional, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on our big day. Ariana even made sure I had the correct drinks due to an allergy, and kept the timeline running like clockwork. I would give The Dancing Tulip Events a 100/10 recommendation for any couple planning their wedding - they truly went above and beyond to make our special day perfect.
- MY
Meg Y.
Mom of the Bride
"Ariana is a true professional. She is organized, knowledgeable, and a hard worker. She takes care of all of the wedding details on the day of the wedding so that the family has no worries and can enjoy the day. She’s like a magician — she has everything you need and is prepared for anything - nothing takes her by surprise. She makes everyone feel comfortable & taken care of during a time that can be full of stress. We could not have done my daughter’s wedding without her!"
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