Design-Led. Experience-Driven. Weddings with Soul.

An award winning East Coast planning and design studio creating impeccably executed soulful weddings that transcend trends.

Modern black-tie wedding reception at Dock5 Washington DC designed by Vieira Events

We have a passion for creating immersive experiences and a collaborative, people-centered approach.

We believe your wedding is just the first day of your marriage and your marriage is the main event, but why not kick it off with the best party you’ve ever thrown!

Art. Empathy. Experience.

With a deep-rooted love for food, design, storytelling, and hospitality — paired with over 15 years of experience in event production, wedding planning, and project management — Julie Vieira brings both creative vision and composed precision to every event. As the founder of Vieira Events, a luxury wedding planning and design firm based in Washington, DC, Julie is known for her signature style, where refined dinner party elegance meets modern, art-forward aesthetics. She creates celebrations that are immersive, intentional, and effortlessly personal.

Julie Vieira, founder and design director of Vieira Eventss an East Coast luxury wedding planning and design firm

OVERHEARD:

“They took a lot of time to learn about us and our story, and sought to weave so many personalized elements into our day. In all of the opaqueness that often plagues the wedding industry, Vieira Events is the real, honest, and authentic deal!”

- ELLIE, BRIDE

Bride and groom dancing the horah at a modern industrial wedding at Dock 5 in Washington DC planned by Vieira Events
Escort card seating display at the National Museum of Women in the Arts featuring a modern pedestal with artistic floral design by luxury Washington DC wedding planner Vieira Events.

Intentional by Nature. Artful by Design.

Rooted in passion, integrity, and fearless creativity, we collaborate with purpose — crafting events that feel personal, powerful, and anything but ordinary.

Committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive atmosphere welcoming to ALL those in love.

Two grooms at a modern, glam wedding at The LINE Hotel in Washington DC planned by Vieira Events
Modern chic wedding dinner reception at The LINE Hotel in Washington DC, designed by Vieira Events with elegant tablescapes and contemporary wedding décor.

The Experience

Planning weddings and storytelling is an art form. We get to know you deeply—your story, style, and vision— to help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. Our process is the perfect marriage of personal, creative ​wedding design ​and thoughtful storytelling with ​composed, structured planning behind the scenes… empowering you with full transparency to make decisions you trust so you can relax and savor a celebration that feels effortless, intentional, and unforgettable. 

Elevated dinner party style wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC, designed by Vieira Events with refined, soulful details.
  • “​They nailed our aesthetic perfectly. We came to them with jumbled thoughts and they organized them all into a coherent, beautiful, and event.”

    - JOEY, GROOM

  • “From day one, they seemed to really get our vibe and our vision—a vision that they flawlessly brought to life on our wedding day.​”

    - ALLISON, BRIDE

  • “I never felt overwhelmed throughout our wedding planning process, and we will remain forever grateful to Vieira Events for curating the best day of our lives that felt perfectly "us."”

    - ELLIE, BRIDE

  • “No detail went unnoticed and our guests RAVED about both the wedding itself and how calm and cool the team was on the wedding weekend.”

    - JAMIE, BRIDE

  • “They​ took our disparate ideas and created a beautiful, cohesive design that perfectly captured our personalities, always finding new, creative ways to incorporate small details of our relationship and families.”

    - MAIREAD, BRIDE

  • “They helped produce a truly "fairy tale" experience. They managed all of these challenges with great expertise and in a manner that resulted in minimal stress on the part of the happy couple and their parents.”

    - JOSE, FATHER OF THE BRIDE

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    Curators of soulful celebrations that linger long after the last toast.

  • Outdoor luxury wedding ceremony with bride and groom standing under a floral arch in a garden setting, surrounded by seated guests with city skyline views, designed by Vieira Events in Washington DC.

    Curators of soulful celebrations that linger long after the last toast.

  • Guests dancing and socializing at a creative, unique, and joyful luxury wedding reception, dressed in formal attire, designed by Vieira Events in Washington DC.

    Curators of soulful celebrations that linger long after the last toast.

  • Personalized retro-chic cocktail hour designed by Vieira Events, luxury wedding planner in DC.

    Curators of soulful celebrations that linger long after the last toast.

  • Luxury art-forward wedding reception with modern Ikebana-inspired tables by Vieira Events in Washington DC.

    Curators of soulful celebrations that linger long after the last toast.

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Curated events that feel like your favorite dinner party, elevated, soulful, and from the heart. Gather round.

Every detail is thoughtfully curated. Every choice made with intention. Because beauty without meaning is forgettable—and your story deserves a celebration that lingers.

A discerning creative partner who sees the big picture and obsesses over every beautiful and delicious detail of your story.

You’re looking for someone who understands how to balance structure with soul; an open collaborator, trusted guide, and passionate advocate for your vision. Someone who will immerse themselves in your love story, design with intention, and ensure your celebration feels elevated, personal, and unforgettable in every way.