About Us
Sunshine Events is a full-service wedding planning, management, officiating and DJ company founded in 2013. We are located in Mechanicsville, Virgina and provide services throughout
There are many options available to you, but you will want to invest in those that have the knowledge needed to streamline your visions and keep within your budget.
Here at Sunshine Events, we are prepared to answer your questions and to get you off on the right foot! Planning a wedding can be less stressful when you have the right tools.
We provide you with a complete Wedding Planning Checklist, which takes the mystery out of where to start. We also help you with your budget, and provide 24/7 phone, text & email consultations, so you never need to feel overwhelmed. We are the experts and we know our little corner of the world!
We work with a community of specialist throughout Virginia and have built a reputation of being very detailed and organized. We are prepared to provide personalized service and only work ONE wedding per week, to keep the focus on YOU!
We are also licensed in Virginia to sign you marriage license. This is a great service when you want a friend or family member to perform the ceremony but don't really want to invest the time and money into the process of getting a one time license. We will meet you for a private mini ceremony before or after the official ceremony to sign your license and take care of all the paperwork. We can also perform your ceremony if needed!
We also offer a DJ Service that will assist you with all your music needs! Our music inventory is massive! We provide the assistance needed to create an individual playlist for your wedding day. When it comes to your music, there are so many options and decisions that need to be made and we are there to assist you through every step.
We are prepared to keep your guest on the dance floor with your playlist or by reading your crowd so everyone gets a chance to dance the night away!
Photo Courtesy: Awesomesauce Photography
Debbie
Debbie Miller is the founder and lead planner of Sunshine Events and has been planning and coordinating memorable events since 2013. She is poignant and to the point. She is not fake and gets things done! She is a graduate from The University of Richmond, where she also received her Wedding Planning Certification. She is licensed to officiate weddings throughout Virginia. She is a certified drone pilot and holds a CDL. She has 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and is Dog MOM to Lucy and Reese. You may see her throughout the city volunteering at many events including those at the Altria Theatre, Dominion Energy Center, Sports Backers and the her beloved Richmond SPCA, where she lends her talents to their special events and fundraisers. She loves the beach, all animals and broadway!
Photo Courtesy: Inshuttervision Photography
Katina
Katina has worked for Sunshine Events since 2023. She is a lead coordinator and our clients LOVE her! She recently got married herself so she can relate to our brides on a personal level. When she’s not working, she’s hiking with her husband, exploring with her puppy, Nugget, or building LEGO!
Zoie
Zoella just graduated high school in 2024, but she entered the wedding industry in 2022 with the goal to one day be an international destination wedding planner. When Zoella isn't working weddings, she works as a Technologist at Audi; a cycle instructor and a Les Mills BODYCOMBAT instructor at her local YMCA; and as third dan black belt Senior Instructor at her martial arts school. She also enjoys content creation and photography/videography, which you can check out at @zoellaluella on Instagram
DJ Tony
Tony plays guitar and piano. as well as curating all of our music. In his spare time, he enjoys drone flying and woodworking. He is a small aircraft pilot and enjoys traveling. Tony is a volunteer with the Altria Theatre, Dominion Energy, The Carpenter Center and Sports Backers.
Photo Courtesy: Inshuttervision Photography
DJ Matt
Dj Matt has been with us since 2013 and has been a huge asset in the coordinating of our music and equipment. He is quick to make adjustments and enjoys creating a fun atmosphere. In his spare time, he plays base in a local jam band and collects vinyls. He enjoys hiking, photography, and his beloved dog Greta, and his cats Stella and Juanita.
DJ Deon
DJ Deon has been with us since 2023. He has provided great technical experience to us. in his spare time he plays keyboard in a local jam band and enjoys play time with his pups.