Chief Event Officer + Travel Agent: Raquel Irby

Welcome!! I’m Raquel and I live in Northern Virginia, although my wedding coaching program and online wedding planning course helps brides across the country.  I am a creative event entrepreneur, have been a scholar and leader in the events and hospitality industry for 20 years.  I love taking weddings and breaking them down into manageable planning projects! 

I have a unique perspective because:

• I previously planned my own destination wedding while simultaneously planning a national 5-day meeting with over 2,000 guests

• I’ve been helping brides have perfect wedding days for over 10 years now with my simple wedding planning and coordination strategy

• I’ve produced more than 80 events in various cities across the US with a team of 10 event professionals

• I’m commonly described as “grace under pressure”

Clients always ask me:

“How do you keep all of the details organized?” “How do you stay so calm when managing your events?” and “Help! Where do I start in the planning process?”

I’m determined to show up in life and with my clients as the best version of myself because:

I’ve worked really hard to earn the respect and success I’ve attained with each of my clients.  I received my Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Entertainment & Event Management with a concentration in Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management from the Hospitality College of Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida.  From working at Walt Disney World to the Ritz-Carlton, I provided seamless client services resulting in memorable guest experiences. I’m also an Independent Travel Professional, having completed seller of travel training through Travel Leaders Group, America's largest travel agency.  

[IDoWeDo is part of R. Alyse Event & Travel Group.] 

Raquel styled herself and the set at her CEO shoot.  Photo credit: Naomi Sheress Photorgraphy.