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about rachel


LUXURY WEDDING PLANNING & COORDINATION FOR VERMONT, NEW ENGLAND & BEYOND
I didn't grow up dreaming about becoming a wedding planner. Crazy right? I kind of fell into the industry by accident and completely fell in love with it.
After spending two years as a venue coordinator and helping bring more than 200 weddings to life, I realized I wanted to create something that felt different. I wanted a planning experience that was organized without feeling overwhelming, professional without feeling stuffy, and one where my couples felt like they had someone in their corner from day one.
When you pull back the curtains, you'll probably find me traveling somewhere new, trying a new restaurant, binge-watching reality TV, or hanging out with my Siamese cat, Sebastian, who has a habit of making surprise appearances during client meetings. If we work together long enough, there's a pretty good chance you'll meet him.
I'm an Aries, a dirty martini enthusiast, and unapologetically obsessed with leopard print. I'm equal parts organized and go-with-the-flow, direct when it matters, and always down for a good time. I believe the guest experience is just as important as the design, that a packed dance floor is one of the best investments you can make, and that the weddings people remember most aren't just beautiful, they're the ones that felt incredible to be a part of.
What I value most, though, is the relationship I build with my clients. The most personalized weddings don't come from a Pinterest board or Tik Tok, they come from truly knowing the people at the center of the celebration (ah-hem, you!). I want to know how you met, your favorite restaurants, where you've traveled that made you rethink where you live, what traditions matter to your families, what songs will pack your dance floor, and what moments you'll still be talking about twenty years from now. The more comfortable you feel sharing your lives with me, the more intentionally we can create a wedding that feels unmistakably yours. And yes, you do have to accept my follow request.
I don't think luxury has to feel intimidating, and I definitely don't think your planner should. It also isn't always a price tag. My goal is for you to feel like you have someone who's always three steps ahead, isn't afraid to tell you the truth, will celebrate every exciting moment right alongside you, and somehow manages to make the most chaotic days feel effortless.
I genuinely love a good party which is probably why I'm just as invested in your guests having the time of their lives as I am in making everything look beautiful. Because years from now, people won't just remember how your wedding looked. They'll remember how it felt.

I take the work seriously -- not myself.

why couples hire US
Have you met us? Have you seen our reviews? Yeah. That's why.


You don't want to spend your lunch breaks answering vendor emails. You don't want your weekly date night turning into a conversation about rental counts and transportation logistics. You don't want to make expensive decisions without someone experienced guiding you through them.
You want the wedding to feel elevated, personal, and genuinely fun -- without carrying the stress of making it all happen yourself. And when the weekend arrives, you want to be fully in it. Drinking champagne with your friends, sneaking moments with your partner, and actually experiencing the celebration you spent months planning.
Because your engagement should still feel like your life. Not an endless cycle of vendor follow-ups, family opinions, spreadsheet tabs, and late-night decisions about table layouts.
You want someone who can step in, lead confidently, and make the entire process feel manageable. Someone who can handle the logistics, read the room, manage the people, and keep everything moving without making the weekend feel overly produced.
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WHEN THE WEDDING ARRIVES, YOUR JOB SHOULD BE SHOWING UP AND LIVING IT





A Few Things You Should Know
We are not here to recreate
someone else's wedding.
The best weddings feel layered, personal, emotionally charged, and a little unpredictable in the best way. They feel like you. Not a Pinterest board. Not a performance. Not a production designed entirely for photos.
We care deeply about how a wedding feels
when you're actually inside of it.
The energy. The pacing. The music. The lighting. The flow of the night. The moments people talk about on the ride home.
We will absolutely tell you when something doesn't make sense, feels forced, or is wasting your budget.
Not because we are difficult -- because good weddings require intention. we'd choose a packed dance floor over perfect napkin folds every single time.

OH, AND WE LIKE TO HAVE A REALLY GOOD F*CKING TIME.


The Team

It's not just me.
RVE is a team. Alongside our full-service packages with Rachel leading, we have additional lead planners and coordinators who bring the same energy and attention to a range of event sizes and budgets. Every couple gets the RVE experience -- regardless of where they're starting from.
TEAM CAPTAINS
RACHEL VITAGLIANO -- PRINCIPAL PLANNER & OWNER
OLIVIA WORCESTER -- LEAD COORDINATOR & ASSISTANT
WEEKEND WARRIORS
CARLY COOMBS -- LEAD ASSISTANT
BHUVI ADVANI -- ASSISTANT
TAYLOR MORRIS -- ASSISTANT
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THINGS WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE
HOT AND SWEATY DANCE FLOORS
AFTER PARTIES THAT ACCIDENTALLY LAST UNTIL 2AM
COUPLES WHO LEAN INTO A POINT OF VIEW
UNEXPECTED DETAILS THAT MAKE PEOPLE SAY "WAIT... THIS IS SO THEM"
A LITTLE BIT OF CHAOS AND A LOT OF GOOD ENERGY
WEDDINGS THAT FEEL EMOTIONALLY CHARGED INSTEAD OF OVERLY PRODUCED
DIRTY MARTINIS, CANDLELIGHT, AND MUSIC THAT'S SLIGHTLY TOO LOUD
"THAT WAS THE BEST WEDDING I'VE EVER BEEN TO" -- OVERHEARD ON THE SHUTTLE RIDE HOME
DESIGN THAT FEELS LAYERED, PERSONAL, AND LIVED-IN -- NOT OVERLY PERFECT
MOMENTS THAT FEEL REAL ENOUGH TO REMEMBER FOREVER

Things We Simply
Do Not Do
x COPY-AND-PASTE WEDDINGS
x OVERLY PERFORMATIVE TRADITIONS THAT DON'T FEEL AUTHENTIC TO YOU
x BALLROOMS WITH THE LIGHTS FULLY UP AT 9PM
x DECOR DECISIONS MADE PURELY BECAUSE THEY'RE TRENDING
x WEDDINGS THAT ARE BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT BUT AWKWARD TO EXIST INSIDE OF
x MAKING YOU FEEL LIKE YOU NEED TO PERFORM INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY EXPERIENCE YOUR WEDDING
x ENERGY-LESS TIMELINES




