Little Acorn Events

Mia Crump’s favorite people tell her she’s the Monica of Friends. The hyper-organized mother of two and Little Acorn Events owner nods to her Type A personality and steadfast dedication for elevating her extremely successful wedding planning business.
 
“I’m always the host, and I love that,” Mia says. “That’s what life’s all about. Those big times and the memories that we create together.”
 
Mia landed in Charlottesville by way of San Diego when her husband’s career brought them east. An elementary school teacher disheartened by the public education system and pregnant with her first daughter, she was drawn to wedding planning’s energy and work-from-home flexibility. Mia opened Little Acorn Events in 2018, three months before her daughter was born, and fell in love with the industry.
 
Since then, her wedding planning company has blossomed into a team of five women and her family has grown to include two daughters. She likens the event planning process to teaching, saying both require building solid relationships and getting to know your students' and couples’ core motivators and values. In an initial meeting, Mia asks her couples what they like to do together and how they met.
 
“A big piece of why I’m passionate about weddings is the love story,” she says. “I love a good rom-com.”
 
Keywords are another vital foundational piece, she says, asking couples to provide descriptors to encompass their vibe or aesthetic. Elegant, tropical, lush, and sexy — from there, Mia brings the elements to life through creative design and her trusted Rolodex of vendors.
 
Mia’s planning style is hands-on, first one there, last one to leave. She’s always keeping meticulous notes and hitting deadlines with tact and ease, working directly with caterers, décor, and floral vendors in a managerial orchestrating role while keeping the team dynamic firmly in place.
 
Building personal details and intimate moments into the wedding day is Little Acorn’s specialty. Couples tuck away for a private toast after exiting the ceremony and grab a special dance floor moment after everyone (except the photographer) has left the reception.
 
“I’m out here lighting sparklers or handing out confetti and my couple is having their private dance, soaking it up and cherishing that time together,” she says. “It’s easy to get lost in the moving pieces of the orchestrated day. We’re planning this wedding to celebrate your love and your marriage. Let’s ground ourselves in that.”