Welcome to Gathered Softly Co.
At Gathered Softly Co., we believe beautiful events are not just planned. They are felt.
We provide thoughtful event planning, design, and coordination for weddings, intimate gatherings, private celebrations, and special occasions across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and the surrounding DMV area.
From the first conversation to the final detail, our goal is to make the planning process feel calm, organized, and deeply personal so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.
Our Commitment to Beautiful Events
Every celebration carries a story, and we believe that story deserves to be honored with care.
At Gathered Softly Co., our commitment is to create events that feel intentional, elegant, and true to the people being celebrated. We do more than manage details. We listen closely, guide the process, and bring together the planning, design, vendors, and logistics needed to create a seamless experience.
Whether you are preparing for a wedding, milestone celebration, shower, dinner party, or private event, we approach each gathering with creativity, organization, and a heart for service.
The result is an event that looks beautiful, flows smoothly, and leaves your guests with a lasting impression.
Meet Shannon
Shannon Vick is the owner and creative heart behind Gathered Softly Co.
Her love for event planning began with something simple: bringing people together and creating spaces where others felt welcomed, cared for, and at ease. As a wife and mother, Shannon understands that meaningful celebrations are not only about how they look, but how they feel.
Rooted in faith, intention, and service, Shannon approaches every event with thoughtful planning, calm problem-solving, and a deep respect for the moments her clients are trusting her to help create.
Through Gathered Softly Co., she helps couples, families, and hosts plan beautiful weddings, intimate gatherings, and special celebrations across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and the surrounding DMV area.
Our Approach
Discover Your Vision
First, we take time to understand your event, your style, your priorities, and the feeling you want your guests to experience. This helps us create a planning direction that feels personal from the very beginning.
Design the Experience
Next, we shape your ideas into a clear event plan. This may include your design direction, timeline, vendor needs, layout, guest flow, and the details that will bring your celebration together beautifully.
Coordinate Details
Once the plan is in place, we help manage the moving pieces. From vendor communication to timeline planning and logistics, we make sure every important detail is handled with care.
Celebrate With Ease
On event day, our focus is making sure everything flows smoothly so you can be present, relaxed, and fully immersed in your celebration. You enjoy the moment. We help manage the rest.
Happy Clients
What They Say About Our Service
Every event is personal, and every client experience matters. Hear from people who trusted Gathered Softly Co. to bring calm, beauty, and thoughtful care to their most meaningful moments.
Crafting unforgettable moments
Let’s create the perfect celebration together
Your event deserves more than a checklist. It deserves thoughtful planning, beautiful design, and a calm, supportive process from beginning to end.
Whether you are planning a wedding, private gathering, milestone celebration, shower, dinner party, or special event, Gathered Softly Co. is here to help you create an experience that feels elegant, personal, and unforgettable.
- Thoughtful event planning tailored to your vision
- Elegant event design that reflects your style
- Seamless coordination so you can enjoy every moment