Based in Central Virginia and North Carolina, proudly serving couples across the East Coast—including Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Raleigh, Charlotte, and beyond.
Richmond, Virginia Wedding Planners
Planning and designing for couples who want a wedding that feels like them, Pinnacle Affairs specializes in full-service wedding planning, design, and coordination for busy couples who want a seamless, personalized experience. Whether you're just getting started or need support tying it all together, we're here to guide you with expert planning, clear communication, and stress-free execution.
Our mission is to help couples confidently plan meaningful events and enjoy the moment without being overwhelmed by logistics. We believe your wedding should reflect your style, respect your budget, and unfold with ease—so you can actually be present for it all.
Hey there! I’m Carice
Your behind-the-scenes bestie with the clipboard and the calm
As a leading Richmond, VA wedding planner, I help couples and busy professionals turn ambitious ideas into seamless celebrations. Whether you're navigating a Pinterest board, a tight schedule, or a mix of opinions, I’m here to ensure every detail is coordinated with clarity and calm. With nearly a decade of experience and a love for thoughtful details, I make sure your event day feels effortless and fully you.
Big dreams deserve a solid plan. You're in the right place.
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"Best planner ever!"
Jayla & Steven - Design & Coordination Client
Working with Carice was everything. She’s so thorough, all my vendors can attest to that. Carice made everything easier and seamless. Loved our meetings every month. 100% recommend, I wanna get married again, JUST so I can hire Carice again!
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"Grateful Doesn't Cover it!"
Courtney & Michael - Month of Coordination Client
Listen, if you're on the fence, don't be. Call Pinnacle Affairs. We were going to plan everything ourselves and now it's the biggest running joke we almost didn't hire Carice and her A team. From the moment we first met Carice from Pinnacle Affairs, we knew we were in good hands. Her communication style is calm, efficient, and kind, putting us at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. The quality of her work and the value she provided was truly outstanding - she was thoughtful, organized, and incredibly creative in helping us curate the perfect wedding weekend to kickstart this next chapter of our lives. Carice brought a wonderful sense of calm and humor to every interaction, making us feel instantly comfortable. There was no scenario she hadn't seen before or wasn't able to find a perfect and creative solution for, whether it was solving transportation snafus or tweaking our timeline. We are so grateful to Carice and the entire Pinnacle Affairs team for helping make our wedding day truly special and unforgettable. I cannot imagine planning any other event without her, I mean who else is going to keep my makeup intact?!
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"This is exactly who you want as your planner!!"
Brittnie & Cedric - Day of Coordination Client
Carice was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was 100% punctual and professional from start to finish. Our wedding party had only known her a less than 24 hours and could tell that she did not play and was going to ensure that the night went smooth for everyone. She checked in with monthly meetings, listened to every detail we wanted for our night and made sure it all happened. I cannot stress how great she was and she is highly recommended.
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Featured Clients
pEARSON - wILKINS wEDDING
What started as a sweet favor for a sorority sister quickly turned into something so much more. Alexius and I go way back and when her sister asked me to help with their “surprise” engagement celebration, I was all in. But once the planning wheels got turning, it was clear this love story needed more than just one event. From engagement to full wedding planning, we went all in together. Watching her walk down the aisle as both a client and a close friend was one of those full-circle moments I’ll never forget.
o’cONNELL - eVANGELISTA wEDDING
Courtney and Michael’s Charlottesville wedding weekend was the perfect blend of intentionality and celebration. The couple began with a heartfelt courthouse ceremony, then invited their loved ones to a weekend full of thoughtful experiences—culminating in a beautiful Saturday evening reception. Initially hesitant about hiring a planner, they brought me in during the final stretch—and quickly realized the value of having a calm, organized partner by their side. It was an honor to step in and bring everything together so they could focus on what mattered most: celebrating their love, their way.