It all started with two women entrepreneurs and a wish to fulfill a special niche in the wedding marketplace.

Laura Auer founded Soiree Special Events and quickly developed an impressive reputation for her team's flawless execution of weddings. From the extra attention given to the young flower girl at the ceremony to the perfect background music at the cocktail hour and the personalized nametags hanging from the party favors awaiting a guest's departure, no detail is overlooked. That is why Laura's business card has always read "Perfectionist". The Knot magazine chose Soiree as the top-rated wedding planning company in the DC area in their "Best of Weddings" issue and the prestigious Washingtonian magazine has selected the team as part of their preferred wedding vendor directory.

The Dandelion Patch is a fine stationery and gift store with locations in Vienna and Reston, Virginia. Since 1994, "The Patch" has been part of the fabric of the community and through their custom invitations and wedding ensembles, they have been privileged to share in the many weddings of their growing list of loyal customers. Led by Heidi Kallett, the company has grown over 400% and has been recognized with many local and national awards for their old world customer care, creative design and a commitment to etiquette excellence.

Coming together to form a sister company to The Dandelion Patch, Wish Special Events can be best explained as form meeting function. The result is nothing short of magical. With a passion for making celebrations personal and a desire to become a complete resource for our couples, Heidi and Laura continue to gain momentum as they create quite a buzz in the bridal biz together.

Wish Special Events is your key to a stress-free wedding. With the experience of planning hundreds of weddings and coordinators that cover the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas, our team has delivered a level of professionalism that is noted and appreciated by our couples and vendors. Ready to make your wedding reflect who you are - classic to contemporary, traditional to trendy - the experts at Wish Special Events are here to get (and keep) you on track, help you organize your plan and carry out your vision with care. Our goal is for you to relax and enjoy your special day. Our competitive rates, award-winning planners and flexible approach make us a smart choice for any couple.

Wish Special Events is precisely the personalized service you've been waiting for. What's your wish? Let's get planning!