Caroline LaRocca Event Design

02/20/2024

We wrapped up 2023 with such a lovely intimate wedding that just happened to take place at MY happy place- Primland! Marissa and Bob chose to celebrate with a small group of fam and friends with stunning views of the gorge, fine dining, and some damn good wine 🍷 photography by by all design, planning, decor by

01/20/2024

Thanks WDBJ Chanel 7 for having me and so many awesome vendors on during your Wedding Week series! I had 5 minutes to talk wedding planning in this segment but if want even more info check out my you tube channel! , https://youtube.com/?si=wmvaFdR09iQoBgee

Such a great conversation this afternoon! Here’s the link to the segment: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/01/19/wedding-week-benefits-wedding-planner/

When planning a wedding, couples may feel a bit overwhelmed with all the decisions that need to be made.

01/19/2024

Headed to to talk weddings! Tune in To Here at Home at 3 today!

12/07/2023

Wedding PLANNING season is in full swing! Check out this video from Weddings by CLED if you're wondering what type of reception to have 🤦‍♀️. And, as always, hit subscribe for new and upcoming content ❌⭕️❌

The RECEPTION is where your guests spend the majority of their time so the type you choose matters a lot. In today's episode I break down the three most comm...

11/20/2023

What happens when events slow down for a couple of weeks?
I pop over the pond for some fun with my

11/05/2023

Happy One Year Anniversary Lauren and Marc! Wishing you as much love everyday as there was on 11.5.22! ❤️❤️❤️
Pat Cori Photography

10/31/2023

Over a year of planning and dreaming.. and the day came on 10.21.23. What an honor to be a part of the planning and design of Mary Kate and Vincient’s wedding. The details and decor were what dreams are made of for me and the food was a masterpiece. The vibe of this wedding was quiet luxury with a five course meal where guests could take their time and engage… followed by a lively after party dancing under the stars.
I’ll always remember this one… and there will be lots more footage and images to come 🥂
Caroline LaRocca Event Design
Blue Ridge Catering
Autumn Harrison Photography
Michaels Video and Wedding Cinema
Leslie Mitchell Salon & Co
Alison Raffaele Makeup Artist
Southside Station Band
Cyrus Pace Trio
Carla Fosbre and Sybil Fishburn- Dulcimer
Lise Brinkley- Trumpet
Ink & Press Co.
Lee Hartman and Sons
Blush Baking Co.
Curated Events
All Occasions Party Rental
Ines Di Santo
Manolo Blahnik
The Wedding Salon of Manhasset
Executive Town Car & Limousine Service
RideSource Inc.
Tidy Services LLC
Roanoke Golf Cars

10/28/2023

This event. This is the 10th year CLED has proudly designed the Roanoke College President’s Evening gala! This one was special though- we didn’t just transform the gym into one event for the gala- we transformed it into two events!- The Inaugural Ceremony in the morning for the new President Frank Shushok Jr. for 800 guests and then a midday flip into the evening gala for 400 guests!
When I say “we” I refer to a group of caring, hard- working, tireless individuals including my stellar Caroline LaRocca Event Designteam, Lee Hartman and Sons, and the amazing staff and students and volunteers at Roanoke College. This event planned so meticulously by Sally Logan Walker has been months in the making and and it’s an honor to be a part of it.

10/25/2023

These pictures have been worth with the wait!
This wedding was so special me ❤️
The stunning bride Rachel is the daughter of Sharlene who was my business partner in my first event design company, White Glove Event Production, circa 2002. Sharlene ( the beauty in the green dress) and I created some beautiful events, learned a ton, and were way ahead of our time. The memories in our studio on Church Avenue are priceless. There was so much joy in that space. We always had our children there and there was so much laughter and love. We were the ying to each others yang. (Basically she was the Scarlet O’Hara and I was the Chelsea Handler of the wedding world and we killed it!)
I remember the day I was 9 months pregnant with Pierce and having contractions still wanting to work- it was Sharlene who forced me to leave (physically took me home) and said “you need to have a baby, I’ll take over and I’ll see ya Monday!” She took my girls home that night while I did in fact, have Pierce. He ended up with a makeshift crib right in my office at White Glove and became our little mascot for awhile, wooing all the brides who came through.
When Sharlene called me to design Rachel’s wedding this September I was honored beyond belief. Rachel has the same s***k as her mom not to mention beauty for days.
She gave me a stunning palette to work with and I loved every second of painting this wedding beautiful.
Wishing Rachel and Taylor ALL the love 💕

Photography by
Planning by
(Don’t know all the vendors bc I just did floral but I’ll add later!)

10/22/2023

How about the joy on these faces?!
Kaki was a bride who did her wedding her way. Every part of the celebration was to be sustainable with the least waste and footprint. That meant no cut flowers for me (except the bouquet which was ok’ed the week of the wedding)!
What happened was a stunning collab as I got to play with and style the most gorgeous potted plants and goodies from !
The decor by was so elegant but relaxed Blue Ridge Virginia all the way. The photos by capture the vibe perfectly and the food by was to die for. With stations like rib eye carvery and grit bar- how could they not be?!
Planning and designing this wedding alongside this family for over a year was an experience I’ll always sweetly remember ❤️
Happy one week and one day married Kaki and Blake!!

09/07/2023

So many months of planning for a ceremony in a vineyard but Mother Nature had a different plan. Luckily we had a back up plan… and so Kelsey and Cameron were the first to wed on the lobby deck of . And as it turned out, the day was still lovely, fun, and K&C got to tie the knot. We were honored to plan and design this union. Stunning photo coverage by Emily Prada Photography

09/04/2023

This has been a dream in the making. When one of my dearest lifelong friends asked me to style her daughter’s wedding- my heart skipped a beat ❤️. The fact that it was 3000 miles away made it all the more fun! I got to experience the LA flower market, had the best team of assistants with Greg, Blake, and Brynn, and had a wonderful collaboration with the parents of the groom, who hosted 120 guests in their beautiful home. I couldn’t be more honored to have done this and can’t wait for the pro shots. I adore LA and and will return anytime to style an event ❤️🌸💕

07/22/2023

Brides always ask for first dance ideas… here’s a comprehensive list of love songs that span the decades but are forever lovely 🤍

Whether you're looking for a tune to dance to at your wedding or just something to put on your "best love songs" playlist, here's a list of our top picks.

07/21/2023

Congrats Courtney and Ernest!!
There was so much joy, fun, and laughter at this event and Kemper Mills Fant Photography captured it so beautifully in these photos! What a beautiful wedding to wrap our spring season! 🤍

06/18/2023

Congrats Kelly & Alistair! Bittersweet evening as Penthouse weddings are winding down. It has been so sweet styling this venue 🤍

Planning/Decor/Floral: Caroline LaRocca Event Design
Catering: Pumpernickel Pickle
Photography: Jared Ladia (pro pics to come, this ones just my iPhone!)
Music/lights: RSP Entertainment
Photo Booth: Flexphotobooth
Video: Ryan Hunt Photography
Hair: Molly Marshall
Makeup: GLAMHOUSE Day Spa
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Rookie's
Cake: On The Rise Bakery Downtown
Room block/Prep space: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

05/29/2023

The CLED team was thrilled to be part of this dream team and dream wedding. We love you Hannah and Craig! 🤍🥂🤍

05/29/2023

I love designing head tables! Both of these May brides wanted their wedding parties and SOs seated together which means one LONG table. The one in a large scale tent at begged for a stunning aerial floral installation to stand out. The one at with more limited space called for a montage of varying glass with single blooms. But always room for tons of candlelight 🤍

05/28/2023

Our new CLED stage made its debut 2 weeks in a row at and

05/14/2023

Mothers Day commission for a very special mom.
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms!!!!! 💕💕💕

04/06/2023

This is the way to preserve a bouquet💐
My bff Kaye was maid of honor for her lifelong best friend, and wanted to do something special for her so she called me as I was designing Lauren’s bouquet and asked for pictures because she was having it painted as a gift for Lauren. Needless to say, Kaye always comes up with the best gifts ever but this one melted my heart. I’m blown away with how beautifully turned this into a masterpiece…

03/26/2023

First wedding of the season! Congrats Kelly and Kevin ❤️❤️

03/02/2023

OBSESSED with this chrome add-on on my gel manicure. This could be a beautiful bridal color for those brides with mermaid vibes and the chrome can be done over almost any color. You could imagine. Stay tuned we will be doing some research and development. 💅🏼
nailed it!

02/28/2023

All in my feels… when I get to plan and design a wedding we’ve been talking about way before the groom ever appeared! I’ve known this beautiful, smart, funny, vivacious soul for over 10 years now and to see her in her wedding day glory was an honor- to design it- a tremendous honor. And a bonus dance with my bestie who happened to be the MOH is more than I can ever hope for at a wedding!!


Pat Cori Photography
Blue Ridge Catering
Jolina does Makeup
Leslie Mitchell Salon & Co
Overstreet Hardware & Rental
Evie's Wedding Cakes
Souljam

02/13/2023

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a bride have as much FUN as Rachel. Her energy and enthusiasm throughout the planning process was real but the wedding day was off the charts. She enjoyed every moment of the day with laughter and love. They say the bride’s energy sets the tone and that was so true on 10.8.22. Everyone present had the time of their lives ♥️
Pat Cori Photography
Blue Ridge Catering
RSP Entertainment
Caroline LaRocca Event Design

02/12/2023

When a bride tells me her vibe is “dark and moody”, my heart ♥️ skips a beat.
Thank you Delaney for giving CLED such a sexy palette to work with.
Photo credit: .makayla_

02/09/2023

Jess and Mark thank you for allowing CLED to plan and paint your wedding beautiful. When we first met, you had me at “music festival theme” 🤩
Kristie Lea Photography you captured the joy so beautifully ❤️
Caroline LaRocca Event Design
Studio I Do Bridals Roanoke
Blue Ridge Catering
Castillo DJ Services
Overstreet Hardware & Rental
Hair, Paige Zimniewicz
Makeup, Jessie Sides

02/08/2023

Mandy and Zac’s wedding photos are ready! I always love looking back on the love- and there was a lot of it in the air that day!
Pat Cori Photography
Andrea Ferris Events

01/27/2023

As wedding planning season is back in full swing...here are some reminders by Weddings by CLED of some "STUPID SH*T"😂 to avoid doing in your planning and on your big day! Would love to hear feedback in the comments from your own experiences!

I don't know if it's "wedding brain" or just a lack of common sense, but I see some stupid sh*t at weddings y'all (not my weddings of course). In this episod...