DIY weddings ~
Planning your own wedding can be thrilling—but also overwhelming. For brides who dream of a perfect wedding yet want to do it themselves, Ophelia offers an intimate, interactive class that guides you from the very first idea to the final flourish. Our class tackles the biggest challenges of DIY planning: figuring out where to start, budget, organization, timelines, decor ideas, self-catering, enlisting set-up and tear-down helpers, and bringing every detail of your vision to life. If a professional wedding planner is not in the cards, you can still have a beautiful wedding! With practical tools, creative inspiration, and expert guidance, Ophelia helps you turn your dream wedding into reality—on your terms.
Jumpstart your planning ~
For brides who may have professional help but want to hit the ground running, Ophelia provides a jumpstart to the planning process. Through a curated class and vast local resources, you’ll gain insider leads on trusted vendors, fabulous venues, and creative décor options, along with tips for coordinating the many moving parts of a wedding. Whether you’re looking for guidance on contracts, budget-saving strategies, or simply want to streamline your planning process, Ophelia provides you with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to plan efficiently and beautifully from the very start.
About your instructor ~
Susan Metcalf is a newly retired, veteran wedding planner who served East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. She is a former corporate events planner and loves to throw theme parties. She also worked as a PR contractor for NASA so she knows how to budget!
