YOUR PERSONAL WEDDING DAY ADVOCATE & FRIEND.
Our Founder: Ricki lee Hodges
Will & Rose Events is well-known, loved, and celebrated throughout Tennessee, Virginia, and surrounding areas across the US like New York City and Wisconsin. As your wedding day planner, my goal is to make the weeks leading up to your wedding exciting and fun. From phone calls that feel like talking with an old friend, to tearing it up on the dance floor (Mr. Brightside, anyone?) to sharing all the happy tears, I can't wait to celebrate every moment of your day with you. I'm a big believer that planning your wedding doesn't have to be stressful when you have the right team of vendors by your side that have your best interest at heart.
Team
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Hadley Nowlin
I was born in Ohio (go Buckeyes!) and was raised in Missouri and Virginia. Will and Rose Events has such special place in my heart and I've been a part of the team since 2022. My passion for weddings began when I worked as a florist for a few years and fell in love with being involved with weddings. I love seeing the love between our couples and celebrating together after sometimes years of planning. I am always holding back a tear or two during dances!
Associate planner
Ricki Lee Hodges
I knew I wanted a career where I could help people but I didn't know in what capacity until I was introduced to the event industry. I fell in love with weddings from the very start and seeing the happiness and joy that fills a room on wedding day kept me coming back for more every weekend. Our team is based in Tennessee and Virginia and is proud to serve couples along the East Coast and beyond.
Owner & Lead Planner
Kellee Jo Newsome
As a teacher and mom of 2, I thought I had my path for life mapped out. I've always enjoyed planning parties and events for friends, so when Ricki invited me to assist her on a wedding, I jumped at the chance. Now it's nearly 4 years later, and I wouldn’t trade these moments for the world! Bringing a couples’ most anticipated, special day together brings me immense joy and honor. I look forward to celebrating with every couple I get to work with (especially if Taylor Swift is on the playlist)!
Associate planner
Maddy Bruce
Hi! I’m Maddy & I’m proud to say this is my third year working with Will & Rose. I’m from Virginia Beach but currently live in Lynchburg. I graduated from Liberty University with a degree in marketing. I’ve always had a passion for weddings and love and followed that career path alongside marketing! I believe everyone deserves to have the wedding of their dreams and bring their vision to life!
Associate planner
Abbi Leisure
I’m all about the details and love making sure everything runs seamlessly so couples can truly soak in every moment! My favorite part of the job is seeing how each couple brings their own unique story to their big day. Originally from Florida and now living in beautiful Virginia after attending Liberty University, it’s an honor to help bring each couple’s vision to life and celebrate with them on such a meaningful day!
Assistant Coordinator
Lexi Plogger
I began developing a passion for assisting with weddings when I was in high school and realized how much I love being a part of people's special day. I served with Ricki as event staff for one of her weddings and the rest is history! Being able to create a seamless experience for our couples truly brings me so much joy. I love being able to smile and laugh alongside couples while arranging the details for a day they will remember the rest of their lives!
Assistant Coordinator
behind the name:
When deciding on a name for this business, I wanted something meaningful and unique. William and Rose are my sibling’s middle names. Our mission is to make each couple we work with feel like family. The company name was chosen in order to reflect this value!
WHO ARE WILL & ROSE?
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what people are saying:
the best decision we made in planning our wedding.
We planned a wedding from across the country and I truly believe it wouldn't have happened as wonderfully as it did without her support. On wedding day Ricki & her team exceeded all expectations. From handling little things (like making sure the groom had the appetizers he wanted during photos!) to ensuring we stayed on time but also had a great a time, they did it all. While I don't miss the process of planning a wedding across the country, I do miss our check-ins with Ricki! If I could do it all over again, I'd hire Will & Rose in a heartbeat and we're honestly hoping we'll be able to when my sister gets engaged!
Will and Rose Events is one of the best wedding planners in all of Virginia.
This was our first time photographing a Will and Rose Events wedding at DAR in DC. Ricki and Hadley did a fantastic job keeping everything on schedule and putting together all the details for this wedding. They put out "fires" that day that the couple didn't even know about! Having the opportunity to work alongside Ricki and her team was a true pleasure! They created a seamless experience for our couple (and their guests). It was because of their hard work behind the scenes that this wedding day was flawless and one we won't soon forget.
We interviewed 8 wedding planners and she was by far the best.
I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Ricki and her team at Will and Rose Events. We purchased the full planning package from Ricki and it was the best decision we made for our wedding. I'm very detail oriented and type-A but I knew I couldn't pull together a huge event like a wedding along with working full time. From the beginning, Ricki helped put our minds at ease and every time we chatted with her through the entire process, I felt better about how our wedding would come together. Book her! You won't find someone better.
A FEW FUN FACTS
my go-to favorites and best moments
I was a division 1 athlete and swam for 17 years.
Born and raised outside philly
Tall girls Unite! I've been 5'10 since I was 10 years old.
Red wine > white wine
PLAYLISTS
Ever wondered what it sounds like to listen to your ideal wedding aesthetic?
From a dreamy mountainside elopement to the elegant sounds of an English manor house, and "I just worked a 12 hour wedding and this music will help me to not fall asleep on the way home", we've got you covered.
