Private Celebrations
Life’s biggest milestones deserve to be celebrated well. From birthdays and anniversaries to reunions, retirement parties, baby and bridal showers, and graduation celebrations, Applause Design & Events creates personalized events that bring the people you love together. We work closely with you to design a celebration that reflects your style, while managing every detail so you can relax and actually enjoy the occasion.
How We Bring Your Celebration to Life
Every milestone calls for something different, and we tailor our planning to fit the occasion, not the other way around. Our process includes:
- Understanding your vision, style, and priorities for the event
- Venue sourcing and vendor coordination
- Timeline planning and day-of management
- Design direction that reflects the personality of the celebration
- On-site coordination, so you can be a guest at your own event
Because our team also designs in-house, we can bring your celebration’s theme and personality to life across every printed detail, from invitations to table settings, so the whole event feels intentional and cohesive rather than thrown together.
A Team That Handles the Details
Private celebrations often carry more emotional weight than people expect, whether it’s a milestone birthday, a retirement marking decades of work, or a baby shower celebrating a new chapter. These moments deserve someone in your corner handling the logistics so you can be fully present with the people who matter most.
Applause Design & Events is a team based in Northern Virginia, and every celebration gets the attention of our full team, not just one planner working alone. That means dedicated support across planning, design, and day-of execution, all working together toward the same vision.
Celebrations We Plan
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
- Baby showers
- Bridal showers
- Graduation celebrations
- Pet parties
- Bachelor/Bachelorette parties
- Holiday gatherings
If your celebration doesn’t fit into a neat category, tell us what you’re envisioning. Chances are, we’ve planned something like it before, and if we haven’t, we’re excited to create something new with you.
The Details We Design
- Invitations and announcements
- Signage and welcome displays
- Table numbers and place cards
- Programs and keepsake pieces
- Custom graphics tailored to your celebration’s theme
Why Families Choose Applause
- A personalized approach that reflects your style, not a one-size-fits-all template
- One team managing both planning and design, so every detail feels connected
- The ability to be a guest at your own celebration, instead of running it
- Local expertise serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and the greater DC area
- Genuine care for the milestones that matter to you and your family
PRICING
Private Event Packages
Every planning package includes the Applause Core Team.
Essential Private Event
$1,500
UP TO 50 GUESTS
- Planning consultation
- Vendor recommendations
- Design guidance
- Event timeline
- Up to 6 hours onsite coverage
Most Popular
Signature Private Event
$3,000
51-100 GUESTS
- Everything in Essential
- Vendor coordination
- Design consultation
- Budget guidance
- Floor plan assistance
- Up to 8 hours onsite coverage
Concierge Private Event
Starting at $5,500
101+ GUESTS
- Everything in Signature
- Full planning support
- Guest experience enhancements
- Additional planning meetings
- Up to 10 hours onsite coverage
Ready to Plan Your Celebration?
Tell us what you’re celebrating, and we’ll help you bring it to life, one detail at a time.