How ‍ came to be…

Riegle Events

A young woman with blonde, curly hair smiling, wearing a green sweater and maroon pants, standing indoors in front of a wooden shelf decorated with framed artwork, dried flowers, and wicker baskets, with dried hydrangea flowers on the floor.

My love for this industry started at our kitchen table; helping my mom plan our annual cookie swaps or Halloween bashes, and on the couch watching Say Yes to the Dress or Martha Stewart together every weekend.

While attending UVA I found my way into the industry sideways. A job introduced me to the daughter of a Charlottesville wedding planner, and I jumped at the chance to work wedding weekends with her across Charlottesville and Central Virginia. Working with this planner is when I first learned what unreasonable hospitality really means, and the weight of being trusted with someone's dream day.

After a few years teaching in Northern Virginia (and weekends still filled with weddings in Charlottesville) the pull became impossible to ignore. I left teaching to work at Purple Onion Catering, where I spent the last four years as a Senior Event Designer, planning weddings and events at some of the region's most premier venues.

Working within catering sharpened everything I do:

  • Curating an event to evoke a specific aesthetic throughout every detail

  • Ensuring that logistics and hospitality work in lockstep

  • Designing a space that actually functions for the day you've envisioned

  • Anticipating the hundred small things that can make or break an effortless celebration

Additionally, it gave me the opportunity to work alongside nearly every kind of planner and vendor in this industry. I've seen what genuine care for a client looks like, and I've seen what it looks like when that care is missing.

I’ve now created Riegle Events in order to provide a planning experience driven by hospitality and intentional design.

  • "Phoebe was there the entire way; from helping with designing and setting up the ceremony to corralling our younger cousins for family photos. We really could not have done it without her."

    ~Meagan & Tom

  • "It's so nice to be able to trust a professional with those tasks and to be able to let those stressors go on such a big day! Phoebe really took the time to listen to us during our meetings and make sure our day was ours."

    ~Bethany & Sam

  • "We've had people say this was the best wedding they've been to. Everyone was dancing and relaxed. This success was due to Phoebe's great organization skills, professionalism, punctuality, and knowledge of wedding processes and etiquette. She made the whole day flow smoothly. We didn't have to worry about ANYTHING! Phoebe provided excellent advice and services as our wedding coordinator. Her weekly meetings kept us on track...I highly recommend Phoebe if you want a successful and worry-free wedding!"

    ~Stephanie & Seth

  • "Before you even get to the event, you get to spend quality time with Phoebe, planning every detail of your catering selections. She is genuinely the sweetest and most detail oriented person. She does everything she can to give her clients their dream set up, and does so flawlessly. She is good to her fellow vendor team as well - all around she takes care of her people!"

    ~Taylor, Gordon Springs Farm

  • "From my initial conversation with Phoebe, I was immediately impressed with her knowledge, attention to detail and her professionalism."

    ~Alexandra & Stephen

When I'm not making calls to vendors or at a design meeting, you can find me hiking with my dog, Maxine, or cooking for friends and family.

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Guiding Values

Collaborative Leadership

A bride and groom in wedding attire standing close together under five tall, ancient-looking columns with Corinthian capitals, outdoor setting, clear sky, shadows cast on the patterned stone ground, a small round pool with flowers nearby.

I’ll cultivate a vendor team that communicates openly, respects one another’s expertise, and works together seamlessly to curate and execute your vision.

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Intentional Design

Every decision is guided by your story, your priorities, and the experience you want your guests to remember.

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Hospitality First

Every interaction should feel warm, thoughtful, and welcoming- for you, your families, your guests, and every one involved.

I'd be honored to be part of your story.

Let's start planning!