Chester River Events is a full-service wedding and event planning company dedicated to creating unforgettable celebrations along the Eastern Shore and beyond. With a passion for detail and a flair for design, we specialize in planning and coordinating events that reflect your unique style and story. In addition to our expert planning services, we offer a curated collection of rentals, custom décor, and personalized products to bring your vision to life. From elegant weddings to memorable corporate gatherings, Chester River Events combines creativity, organization, and hands-on support to ensure every occasion is seamless, stylish, and truly one of a kind.

Started by Nina in 2017 after years planning events “unofficially”, Chester River Events has grown to encompass staff, pro bono events, and more. With over 300 events (and counting!) under our belts, our expertise is finely honed. We can’t wait to work with you to make your wedding or event the memory of a lifetime!

A bride and groom walking hand in hand in a park-like setting with trees and a lake in the background, taken during the daytime.

Helping you create memories that will last a lifetime…

Our Services

A bride and groom walking along a rocky shore, with the bride holding a bouquet high in the air, against a backdrop of water and sky.

Weddings & Events Coordination

Our wedding and event coordination services are designed to ensure that each client’s vision is meticulously transformed into reality. We provide comprehensive planning or coordination to create a seamless experience, allowing you to focus on the joy of your special day.

Elegant table setting with clear wine glasses, plates, napkins, and a centerpiece with dried flowers and candles.

Rentals, Decor, and Customization

Have things handled but you’re looking for the extra touches? Visit our rentals shop to reserve the finishing touches. Our stock is perfect for the DIY bride, holiday hostess, or corporate planner. Selections include everything from alter arches to card boxes. Customization includes escort cards, seating charts, signs, and more.

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Consultation

We recognize that planning an event is an intricate process that requires careful consideration and creativity. Our services are designed to provide a seamless experience, ensuring that every detail is meticulously handled and set up for you to execute.

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A small glimpse at our work…

A bride and groom standing on a wooden dock by the water, with a boat decorated with flags in the background.
Wedding arch with white drapery and floral arrangements, set outdoors with lanterns and rose petals on grass.
A bride and groom kissing on a wooden dock by the water with a sailboat in the background.
Round banquet table set for a formal event with a white tablecloth, navy blue napkins, silver cutlery, glasses of water, and a floral centerpiece with pink and white flowers.
Round outdoor table set with plates, glasses, napkins, and a floral centerpiece on a green lawn during sunset.
Donuts with white icing and colorful sprinkles beside plain glazed donuts.
A couple gets married outdoors by a lake, with the officiant and wedding party present, under a partly cloudy sky.
A table set for a celebration with pink napkins, gold-edged clear plates, candles, and floral arrangements. There are two place settings labeled 'Abigail' and 'Brandon', with candles, Polaroid photos, and decorative vases and glasses on the table.
People gathering near a swimming pool with white floating balls, surrounded by trees and umbrellas on a sunny day.
Outdoor dining table under a pink canopy with colorful floral centerpieces, white plates, glasses, and blue napkins, set in a garden or park.
A bride and groom kissing on the deck of a boat on a river with trees in the background.
A rustic outdoor table decorated with greenery and white tableware, including plates, forks, and green glasses, with a natural wood surface and a tan table runner.
Four champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine on a wooden shelf in front of a green leafy wall. Two of the glasses have place cards with decorative green leaves, one reading Bob Nala and the other Wendy Eckel, indicating they are at Table 1.
Six men in suits standing outdoors in front of a decorative fountain, smiling and posing for a photo, with trees in the background.
Five glasses of beer with 'Crew', 'Mate', and 'Captain' labels on them, lined up on a wooden bar counter, with two bartenders in tuxedos blurred in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress and five bridesmaids in navy blue dresses holding colorful bouquets, standing outdoors in front of green trees.