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Nostalgia Events & Design
Nostalgia Events & Design is minority-owned event planning and design company based in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. We are a one-stop-shop for all event planning, design, and coordination needs.
We strive to create opportunities for memories to be made. With your vision in mind, we carefully curate unique, thoughtful, luxury experiences. From the invitation to thank you notes, each detail is thoughtfully matched to your goals. Like memories, no two Nostalgia events are the same. We handle all of the details so that you can sit back and enjoy the sweet memories.
Services Include:
⦁ Event Planning and Coordination
⦁ Corporate Event Planning
⦁ Décor Design
⦁ Wedding Planning
⦁ Luxury Picnics
⦁ Balloon Garland Design
⦁ A La Carte Services
Visit our services page for a detailed description of our services and packages
Nostalgia Design Shop
Our Design Shop specialized in all of the details that make your event special. Our team of experts include an event planner, baker, graphic designer and balloon garland artist.
We offer:
⦁ Custom event signage
⦁ Treats
⦁ Balloon garlands
⦁ Gift bags and baskets
⦁ Event favors
⦁ Backdrop rentals
⦁ 360 booth rental
About Me
With Event Service Packages
Hi There!
My name is Rene and I am the Lead Planner and Designer at Nostalgia Events and Design. I am professional Luxury and Corporate event planner with a Master’s in Public Relations and Corporate Communications; and a certificate in Project Management from Cornell University. I specialize in branding and digital identity management with 10 years of experience as a communications professional and educator.
I have planned and executed dozens of corporate, promotional and luxury events in my profession and as a consultant. Event planning and design brings me joy that overflows in each of my designs and concepts.
Some fun facts about me:
- I’m a proud mom
- I was born and raised in Guyana, South America
- My core values are Faith, Family and Purpose
Some fun facts about me:
- I’m a proud mom
- I was born and raised in Guyana, South America
- My core values are Faith, Family and Purpose
Package
Daydreamer
On your special day, we will be there every step of the way to ensure the flawless execution of your vision so that you can focus on making memories.
With this package, we will meet with you 30-90 days before your event to discuss details,, determine final tasks and contact your vendors to confirm all arrangements. Staff will also be on site from set up to break down to address any issues that may arise and ensure all aspects of the event are executed smoothly.
Price is quoted based on a maximum of 5 hours of on-site coordination and a maximum of 10 hours of pre-planning. Costs vary based on the size and complexity of your event. Additional services are available upon request for an
additional fee.
Services Included:
- Initial consultation
- Day-of event coordination
- Venue site visits
- Event run of show
- Vendor coordination
- Problem solving
- Event checklists
This package is ideal for clients who prefer to take the reins on planning and design and want to sit back and relax on their special day with the peace of mind of knowing their event is well executed. This can include corporate or celebratory events with a guest count of 50 or less, events at venues that provide catering and bartending services or larger events with contracted designers and planners.
$500
Package
Reminisce
The reminiscence package is for clients who desire a flawless execution and some professional direction and assistance to make the event planning process less overwhelming. It combines day-of coordination services with partial planning and some design consulting.
With this package, we will meet with you a minimum of 60 days before your event to discuss and outline your vision, create a thorough timeline, and determine event needs.
Price is quoted based on 5 hours of day-of coordination and a maximum of 20 hours of pre-planning. Costs vary based on the size and complexity of your event. Additional services are available upon request for an additional fee.
Services Included:
- All of the services included in the daydreamer package, plus:
- Multiple check ins and consultations
- Budget consultation
- Timeline creation and tracking
- Vendor sourcing and contracting
- Venue layout and logistics
- Design concept
This package is ideal for events that require more logistical support and vendor coordination. This includes but is not limited to buffet-styled corporate or celebratory events, outdoor events, and events with a guest count of 50 or more.
$1,500
Package
Nostalgia
The Nostalgia Package is a full service planning option that covers all of the activities leading up to and after your special day to ensure events are executed on time and within budget. This includes scouting, contracting, and budget management. We carefully curate every detail of what makes a successful event.
Pricing is quoted based on a total event budget of $10,000 or less. Costs vary based on the total budget, and event complexity. Additional services are available upon request for an additional fee.
Services Included:
- All of the services included in the daydreamer and reminiscence
packages, plus: - Unlimited check ins and consultations
- Budget management
- Venue scouting and reservation
- Caterer scouting and contracting
- Thorough review of all contracts and customized list of preferred vendors
- Personalized appointment scheduling and reminders
- Detailed theme and branding support
- Design support
- Signature touches
This package is ideal for events requiring more coordination from start to finish. This can include promotional events, corporate events, bridal showers, weddings bar or bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, holiday parties, galas, formal milestone birthdays, and events at “blank slate” venues.
$3,500
Package
Vision
The vision package covers all of the details that make a memorable event. It includes a detailed design and all the support needed to execute the design concept. We will work with vendors and venue managers to ensure flawless, cost-effective execution.
Price is quoted based on a maximum of 2-4 hours of on-site set up and breakdown and an event budget of $5,000 or less. Cots vary based on the size and complexity of your event. Additional design services are available for an additional fee.
Services Included:
- Design consultation and multiple check ins
- Detailed design concept and design board
- Supplies and materials sourcing and purchasing
- Personalized appointment scheduling and reminders
- Thorough review of all contracts and customized list of preferred vendors
- Design vendor sourcing and contracting
- Venue layout
- Detailed theme and branding
- Signature touches
- Decor set up and breakdown
This package is ideal for events with designs requiring vendor and/or rental coordination. This can include corporate events, luxury events, bridal showers, bar or bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, holiday parties, galas, formal milestone birthdays, and events at “blank slate” venues.
$1,000
Picnincs
Luxury
Our packages take traditional picnics and add a chic touch to create a luxury experience. We offer a variety of packages, color schemes, styles, themes, and customized options to make any occasion special. Pricing is quoted for 2 guests and increases based on the number of guests and the complexity of the design. The package includes 90 minutes of picnic time, low Picnic table, Pillows and blankets, Table Decor (runner, candles, centerpieces, silk floral arrangement)Table ware includes(charger plate, dinner plate, utensils goblet and napkin) and Set up and breakdown
Optional Add Ons Include:
- Additional Guests + $25 each
- Event Signage
- Bar Cart
- Custom Backdrops
- Bubble tent
- Balloon garlands
- Real floral upgrades
- Marquee numbers or letters
- Custom favors
- Stationery design and printing
- Bar cart
- Charcuterie boards
Luxury Picnic packages are ideal for dates, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Proposals, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Business Meetings, Corporate Events, or whatever the occasion. Our luxury picnic experience is the perfect way to spend time with your special someone, for family, and friend gatherings whether indoors or outdoors.
Starting at $250
Services
A La Carte
- Guest coordination and rsvp management
- Budget management
- Caterer sourcing and contracting
- Decor design concept / design board
- Invitation / save the date design
- Vendor coordination
- Venue scouting and reservation
- Setup and break down staffing
- Guest transportation
- Custom budget, timeline, schedule and check list templates
Please note costs vary based on the size and complexity of your event.
Garlands
Balloon
Balloon garlands are all the rave because they add a chic touch that can be customized to fit any event theme. We have both the access to premium supplies and the experience to make your balloon dream come to life. Balloon garlands are priced at $20 per foot with an 8 foot minimum. Prices vary based on type and size of the balloon, size of the garland, accents and the type of backdrop.
Standard 8ft Garland
Starts at $160
5 x7 Backdrop Wall Garland
Starts at $ 240
6ft Full Circle Arch Garland
Starts at $400
Add $100 for Delivery and Set Up
Backdrop rental or customization, luxury balloons, florals and other accents are available at an additional cost.