AOJ Productions

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ARJ Productions is a Fairfax, Virginia-based event planning and management company founded in 2011 that designs and executes weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and private parties for clients in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area.

Company typePrivate
Founded2011
HeadquartersFairfax, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What AOJ Productions does

ARJ Productions is a privately held event planning and management company founded in 2011 by Ari Jones and based in Fairfax, Virginia. The company plans and manages weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events (awards banquets, holiday parties, fundraisers, product launches, cocktail receptions), and private celebrations (milestone birthdays, graduations, baby showers, engagement parties) for clients primarily in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area.

The company's core offerings are structured into tiered service packages — Full Planning, Partial Planning, Month-Of/Day-Of Coordination, and a Styling and Design Package — applied across each event category. Operations revolve around unlimited client consultations, vendor curation and contract negotiation, budget management, RSVP tracking, venue selection, design and decor implementation, and on-site day-of execution. The technology stack is limited to standard website infrastructure (Squarespace-hosted) with no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Vendor relationships with Northern Virginia wineries (Stone Tower Winery, Breaux Vineyards, Cana Vineyards), Historic Blenheim, caterers (Design Cuisine, Well Dunn), and entertainment providers (Washington Talent Agency) form the operational backbone.

ARJ Productions operates as a founder-led boutique services business with 1-10 employees. The go-to-market model is sales-led, combining direct consultation, content marketing (active blog, Instagram), earned media in publications such as United With Love, Glamour and Grace, and Brides & Weddings, plus vendor directory listings on The Knot and WeddingWire. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured as multi-event contract engagements with complimentary initial consultations; revenue is derived primarily from per-event professional services fees with no disclosed subscription, transaction, or platform economics.

AOJ Productions firmographics

Firmographics

Name: AOJ Productions
Legal name: ARJ Productions Event Planning & Management
Website: https://arjproductions.net
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2011
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: ARJ Productions is a Fairfax, Virginia-based event planning and management company founded in 2011 that designs and executes weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and private parties for clients in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area.
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AOJ Productions industry classification

Industry

Product category: Event Planning Services
NAICS: Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)
SIC: Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
akta.pro primary industry: Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

Keywords

Event planning services
Wedding coordination
Mitzvah planning
Corporate event management
Private party planning

Where AOJ Productions is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Fairfax
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

AOJ Productions business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Full Planning Package: Comprehensive event planning and management services covering unlimited consultations, vendor meetings, budget management, contract negotiations, venue selection, RSVP tracking, guest accommodations, and day-of coordination. This is the premium full-service offering.
Partial Planning Package: Targeted planning assistance for clients who want to coordinate some elements independently while receiving expert guidance on vendor selection, design details, and oversight. Described as their most popular offering.
Month of/Day of Planning: Event coordination services that begin a few weeks before the event, handling vendor oversight and event execution so clients can enjoy their celebration without logistical distractions.
Styling and Design Package: Event design and aesthetic services including concept development, theme creation, decor implementation, entertainment selection, vendor recommendations, contract negotiations, and printed materials such as save-the-dates, invitations, and signage.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Full Planning Package
Other	Multi-year contract	Partial Planning
Other	Multi-year contract	One-Month-Ahead Mitzvah Coordination

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

AOJ Productions product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ARJ Productions plans and manages weddings, Bar/Bat mitzvahs, private parties, and corporate events across the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. Services are delivered through tiered packages — full planning, partial planning, and month-of/day-of coordination — supplemented by styling and design support and access to a preferred DMV vendor network with negotiated rates.

Product overview

ARJ Productions is an event planning and management company serving the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The company offers specialized planning services across four main event categories: weddings, Mitzvahs (bar/bat mitzvahs), corporate events, and private parties. Each event type offers tiered service packages ranging from full planning (comprehensive end-to-end management) to partial planning (vendor selection and design assistance) to day-of coordination only. The core service model is built around unlimited consultations, vendor management, budget creation and oversight, contract negotiations, and on-site event execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Full Wedding Planning Package
Partial Wedding Planning Package
Month-Of / Day-Of Wedding Coordination
Wedding Styling and Design Package
Full Mitzvah Planning Package
Partial Mitzvah Planning Package
One-Month-Ahead Mitzvah Coordination
Corporate Event Planning
Private Party Planning

Quantifiable outcome

Ari saved client Pamela B more money in vendor discounts than she charged for planning services, effectively making the planning cost-neutral.
+1 more outcomes

Companies that use AOJ Productions

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

AOJ Productions technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AOJ Productions partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Stone Tower WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia winery venue frequently featured in ARJ Productions' wedding portfolio and blog content. A preferred venue partner for winery weddings in the DC area.
Breaux VineyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia winery venue featured as a wedding location in ARJ Productions' portfolio. Collaborated on multiple winery wedding events.
Historic BlenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric venue in Fairfax, Virginia used for wedding events. ARJ Productions was credited as planner for featured weddings at this venue.
Cana VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia winery venue featured in wedding portfolio. ARJ Productions planned a featured wedding at this venue.
Design CuisineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering company frequently referenced in ARJ Productions' blog and vendor spotlights. Preferred catering partner for events.
Well Dunn CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique caterer credited on featured wedding events. ARJ Productions has worked with them on multiple occasions.
Nature of DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorist featured in ARJ Productions' featured wedding portfolio. Contributed to the Epic Yoga Studio wedding.
Washington Talent AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment agency providing DJs, musicians, and performers. Featured in ARJ Productions' blog vendor spotlight and event work including mitzvah entertainment.
The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor wedding planning platform where ARJ Productions is listed as a vendor directory partner. Platform drives client acquisition through search and reviews.
WeddingWirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding vendor directory where ARJ Productions maintains a listing. Primary discovery platform for engaged couples searching for wedding planners.
United With LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDC-area wedding blog that featured ARJ Productions' Shannon and Oscar yoga studio wedding. Earned media coverage increases brand visibility.
Glamour and GraceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding blog that featured ARJ Productions' Emma and Patrick styled shoot. Earned media coverage on the blog increases brand exposure to engaged couples.
Brides & Weddings MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding publication that featured ARJ Productions' Sara and Ahmad Historic Blenheim wedding. Provides third-party credibility and industry recognition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

AOJ Productions competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

B Inspired Events: DC-area wedding and event planning company. Comparable to ARJ as a same-region direct competitor serving weddings, mitzvahs, and social events with a similar boutique operating model.
Blue Canary Events: Washington DC metro area wedding planning company. Comparable to ARJ as a DMV-based boutique wedding planner with similar tiered planning packages.
LK Events: DC-area wedding planning firm led by Lisa Khan. Comparable to ARJ as a DMV wedding planner with similar full-service offerings and competing in the same vendor ecosystem.
Engaging Events by Ali: DC-area wedding and event planning company serving the DMV market. Directly comparable to ARJ Productions in geography, service offering (weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events), and boutique-firm operating model.
A Perfect Event: Washington DC area event planning company specializing in weddings, galas, and corporate events. Comparable to ARJ as a same-market competitor offering similar full-service planning and design.
Evoke Design & Event Management: DC-area event design and planning firm serving weddings and corporate clients. Directly comparable to ARJ in the DMV event-planning competitive set with similar full-service and design offerings.

Broad incumbents

Marcy Blum Associates: Long-standing New York-based wedding and event planning company with national reach. Comparable to ARJ as a premium event planning service focused on weddings and social events with strong creative design capabilities.
Easton Events: Established luxury wedding and event planning firm known for high-end destination weddings. Comparable to ARJ as a competing professional-services event planner serving affluent clients, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
The Knot Worldwide: Largest wedding planning and vendor marketplace in the US, including WeddingWire. Comparable to ARJ as the dominant discovery and listing platform where ARJ competes for engaged couples' attention in the DMV.

Emerging players

HoneyBook: Business management and CRM platform for event planners and creative professionals. Comparable to ARJ as a participant in the wedding and event industry, though offering software rather than planning services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

AOJ Productions financial estimates

Financial estimate

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AOJ Productions leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

AOJ Productions funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

AOJ Productions M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AOJ Productions

What does AOJ Productions do?

Is AOJ Productions a public or private company?

AOJ Productions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was AOJ Productions founded?

AOJ Productions was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is AOJ Productions based?

AOJ Productions is headquartered in Fairfax, United States, in the North America region.

How does AOJ Productions make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Full Planning Package is the primary driver. The others are partial Planning Package, month of/Day of Planning and styling and Design Package.

Who are AOJ Productions's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are B Inspired Events, Blue Canary Events, LK Events, Engaging Events by Ali, A Perfect Event and Evoke Design & Event Management. Broad incumbents are Marcy Blum Associates, Easton Events and The Knot Worldwide. HoneyBook is listed as an emerging player.

Does AOJ Productions have an API?

No public API is recorded for AOJ Productions.

What industry is AOJ Productions in?

AOJ Productions's product category is Event Planning Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACABAM, Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality). Its NAICS code is 56192 and its SIC code is 7990.