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DMW Luxury Weddings and Events

Newport, RI
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Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Dana Marie Weddings & Events brings elegant, stress-free planning to couples across New England. Founder Dana Hookanson combines formal training with hands-on experience to create timeless, well-executed celebrations. She started the company in 2020 after years of working at luxury venues in Newport and graduating early with a degree in Event Management from Johnson & Wales University.

The company offers flexible services tailored to each couple’s needs. Full-service planning includes everything from vendor sourcing and design to logistics and timeline management. This option is ideal for couples hosting destination weddings or those seeking comprehensive support.

Partial planning and day-of coordination packages are available for clients who need help bringing their vision to life closer to the wedding date. Dana’s team is also known for supporting intimate elopements and modern micro-weddings. Additional services include design consultations and personalized event add-ons.

Clients often describe Dana as professional, detail-oriented, and warm. Her background in high-end events ensures a polished experience, while her collaborative approach keeps couples confident and involved. Whether working at a waterfront venue or a private estate, her focus is always on authenticity and style.

Dana also prioritizes staying current in the wedding industry. She finds inspiration and continuing education through respected organizations like the Association of Bridal Consultants and trusted resources like the Event Manager Blog.

For couples seeking thoughtful planning with a personal touch, Dana and her team offer a seamless experience from start to finish. Browse our Wedding Planning Resources, or view more trusted experts in our New England Wedding Directory.

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August 26, 2025

Dana was amazing to work with! I saw her work her magic at my best friend’s wedding and KNEW I needed to hire her. Living in Cali and planning a wedding in Rhode Island was hard, but Dana made it a breeze with her attention to detail expertise. Her team member, Rachel, was also great and very professional and lovely. Couldn’t recommend Dana and team enough!

Luiza Tollkuci
August 26, 2025

My husband, Andrew, and I had our wedding celebration yesterday at Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA. Dana was a huge help during the months leading up the the celebration. Every time we sent an email with an update or need she responded almost immediately. The day of the wedding, Rachel was our lead coordinator and she brought along a team (Sierra and Amy). During the hours leading up to the ceremony, the weather was very unexpected, and Rachel took on some challenging, last minute decisions with no problem at all! Her confidence helped to make a normally nerve-racking situation, feel like nothing at all and we were able to truly be in the moment for our wedding. Rachel, Sierra and Amy continued to check in with us throughout the reception and any requests/needs were handled, so that our dream celebration came true. We walked away from the team as friends. We HIGHLY recommend working with Dana Marie Weddings & Events LLC. We would not have had our special day any other way! Much Love!

Micayla Bowman
August 26, 2025

I wasn’t sure about hiring a day of coordinator when I started the wedding planning process, but I couldn’t be any more glad that we did and that we chose Dana!! She made everything go smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about all the little things on my wedding day. All I had to do was focus on marrying the love of the life. I highly recommend Dana and her team!!!

Mackenzie Potter
August 26, 2025

We hired Dana for her day-of coordinator services. Not only was she incredibly helpful pre-wedding, but when I walked into the venue day-of and saw how beautifully everything came together, I knew I could relax and that Dana had everything handled. We didn’t have a single worry for the rest of the night. She managed our chaotic families gracefully and if there was a problem we were none the wiser! Because of Dana, we could truly be present and experience our day without getting lost in worrying about the details. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and it would NOT have happened without Dana! You won’t be disappointed to hire her!

Tasha Melina
August 26, 2025

Dana is amazing. We hired her as our day of coordinator but she started a few months out and was so responsive throughout the entire wedding process and went above and beyond to make sure our July wedding at Shepherds Run went smoothly. She was one of the best decisions we made. Thank you Dana!!

Rachel Mangione

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Dana Hookanson

Owner, Founder & Lead Event Planner

Newport, RI

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