Since 2017, By Love Events & Design has been in the business of building events that feel exactly like the people inside them. We are a full-service planning and design company serving Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, Richmond, Washington D.C., and Charleston, SC. We bring the same intentional, detail-forward approach to every event we touch.
We don’t start with trends. We start with you. Before a single vendor is contacted or a color palette is pulled, we take the time to understand your vision, your priorities, and the feeling you want your guests to walk away with. That foundation is what separates an event that looks beautiful from one that actually feels like you.
From there, we handle everything. We connect you with vendors we trust, develop a design direction that reflects who you are, and coordinate every element so your event unfolds exactly as it should - seamlessly, intentionally, and without you having to manage a single detail on the day that matters most.
We are not a one-person operation. We are a carefully built team - and that shows up in the quality and consistency of every event we produce
How We Work With You
We begin with a relaxed, in-depth conversation where we learn about your vision, your style, and what matters most to you. What does your dream celebration look and feel like? We take the time to truly understand your story so we can design an experience that feels authentically yours.
From there, we handle the details. We'll connect you with talented vendors we trust, offer creative ideas tailored to your taste, and coordinate every element so your event unfolds seamlessly. Our goal is simple: to bring your vision to life while making the planning process enjoyable and stress-free.
Founder, Lead Planner | Yolonda S.
EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICES
EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICES
Photography Credit, Alex Hines, Cavalier Resort - Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Team Behind the Experience
At By Love Events & Design, every event is supported by a dedicated team of professionals - each one bringing a specific expertise, a shared standard, and a genuine commitment to the BLE experience.
We are not a one-person operation. We are a carefully built team, and that shows up in the quality and consistency of every event we touch.
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Led by Associate Planner, Raven
Our coordination team is the operational backbone of every event we execute.
From timeline management to vendor communication to day-of logistics - Raven and the BLE team ensure every moving part runs seamlessly, so our clients never have to think about a single detail on the day that matters most.
Lead Coordinators: Raven L., Tempestt R., and Janelle G.
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Led by Lead Planner & Designer, Yolonda Smith and Associate Designer, TiaL’asha R.
Our design team is where vision becomes reality. Led by By Love founder Yolonda Smith, this team oversees every creative decision -from concept development and floral direction to focal point design and day-of styling. Every detail is intentional. Every element is curated. Nothing is an afterthought.
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Led by Production Managers, Bryan Smith and Wendell Hicks, the production team helps further confirm the standard of a true By Love Event.
It’s those small moments behind the scenes that you won’t have to notice - because they make sure spacing, functionality, and intention behind every detail is executed.
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Lead Planner: Yolonda S.
Associate Planner: Raven L.
Associate Designer: TiaL’asha R.
Lead Coordinator: Tempestt R.
Associate Coordinators: Qwayshawn A., Naa C., Porsha C., Lauren H.
Operations / Admin: Janelle G.
Production Manager: Bryan S., Wendell H.