Central Ohio Wedding Planning and Coordination
$1,500 starting price
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Elena Markwood
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Adoration Weddings & Events provides full- and partial-service wedding and event planning plus month-of coordination, consultation hours, and other event planning services. We are all about a personalized experience and a beautiful event that reflects YOU, and we would love to help bring your dream day to life!
Local to Columbus, OH but open to traveling anywhere ✈️
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Elena Markwood
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Elena is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and while she's still not totally convinced she likes Midwestern winters, the Columbus area (and the Columbus native she married) have stolen her heart. When she's not busy helping create your dream day, Elena can be found leading worship and being in community with her church, feeding the giraffes at the zoo, or spending time with her husband Wes and their pit bull mix Ollie.
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5.0
out of 5.018 reviews
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Elena and her team at Adoration Weddings & Events are highly praised for their exceptional coordination and service. Reviewers highlight Elena's professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring every aspect of the wedding day is perfect. From setting up decor to managing vendors and timelines, Elena's expertise and kindness shined through, making each couple's wedding day stress-free and magical. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, personalized touches, and ability to bring their visions to life flawlessly, earning her glowing recommendations for a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience.Review photos
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Magee S
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5.0
1/29/2025
Booking Adoration Weddings & Events was one of the best (if not THE best) decisions I made for my wedding! The moment Elena came on board, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. From planning, to rehearsal, to wedding day—she was a dream to work with at every step. She came to every meeting prepared, organized and ready to help get things done! She's professional, detail-oriented and extremely knowledgable about the industry. Her spreadsheets and timelines were amazing resources that saved me so much time and energy. She answered every question and met every request with ease. Her team set up my ceremony/ reception decor exactly the way I wanted it, so I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day.
Not only is Elena a total boss (which is definitely what you want in a wedding coordinator), she is incredibly kind, caring and invested in her clients. Elena genuinely cared about my wedding and worked so hard to make it the day of my dreams. Spoiler alert: it was!
If you've read this far, I'd love to treat you to a couple of my favorite Elena moments.
During our final walkthrough at the venue, I was asked a question about a vendor that I didn't know the answer to. Elena, however, had already talked with the vendor earlier that day and had the answer ready to go! And at this point she had only been officially working with us for about 24 hours. She earned my trust right then and there!
During our wedding ceremony and reception, Elena kept the event on schedule, made sure everything looked beautiful AND attended to my every need. From grabbing me a water to doing my bustle to safety pinning said bustle after it suffered an injury on the dance floor, she was always there for me. At one point, she even got me a band-aid. Absolute lifesaver!
In short, Elena is the best! I can't say enough amazing things about my time with her. I'll be recommending her to everyone I know, forever!
response 01/30/2025
Magee, I could not even begin to thank you enough for these incredibly kind words! Gettin...
g to work with couples like you and Kacey is the greatest privilege and truly why I love getting to plan and coordinate weddings. I am forever grateful you guys entrusted your most special day to me. Cheers to you guys, to a lifelong, joyful marriage, and thank you again for trusting me to bring your dream day to life! 💕
Katie C
5.0
10/27/2024
Elena and her team were AMAZING. I honestly can't put into words how much she did for my daughter's wedding yesterday! She was her month of coordinator and she had everything coordinated down to the minute. She is the sweetest person and honestly all she cared about was ensuring my daughter's day was stress free! She and her team decorated the venue and it was the most beautiful setup, it was better than I even imagined. Elena THANK YOU for making Katie and Colin's day the most magical day ever!!!
response 10/28/2024
Wow, Annette! Reviews like this make my heart sing!
I said it before, but it is truly an ...
honor to get to serve couples like Katie and Colin and their wonderful families. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to give all of you a beautiful, stress-free day that made Katie and Colin feel as celebrated as they deserve to be! Congratulations, and cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs. Siders!
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Laura D
5.0
9/13/2024
Elena and her team were fantastic to work with! She made the entire process of managing all the moving parts so easy. We had setups at two different venues, multiple vendors and lots of DIY decorations to manage and she was on top of everything. Her calm demeanor when I was running late was really appreciated and she helped make the day perfect.
response 09/13/2024
Laura, thank you so much for your kind review! :)
You and Lee had such a sweet day that wa...
s so full of the love you two share and the love of the family and friends that came out to support you. We were more than happy to make sure your setups were good to go so you didn't have to worry about a thing on your day besides getting married and having a wonderful evening! Congratulations to you two!
Anna G
5.0
9/10/2024
Elena was incredible to work with! She went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our wedding was perfect! She was hands down the best investment we made for our wedding day!
response 09/10/2024
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Anna! I had a great day working with you and Robe...
rt, and I'm so grateful I got to be a part of your gorgeous day! Congratulations!
Grace G
5.0
9/04/2024
Elena was our month of coordinator and was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly helpful in organizing and communicating with all our vendors, ensuring we didn't have to worry about a thing working up to our wedding and on the day of! Her ability to bring my vision to life was truly impressive—everything looked and felt exactly as I had imagined. Her attention to detail and execution on our wedding day made it so amazing and truly the best day ever!
I would highly recommend her for your wedding!
response 09/05/2024
Grace, I am so grateful I had the opportunity to work with you and Corey and bring your dr...
eam day to life, and I'm so delighted that you had such a positive experience working with me! Thank you for entrusting your day to me and allowing me to help you relax and enjoy it! Cheers to the Termans!
Liz S
5.0
9/02/2024
As a venue we really loved working with Elena. She was a wonder wedding coordinator who cares about the couple, leads the day and helps pivot through unexpected changes. She was a pleasure to work with and has wonderful experience in creating the perfect day.
response 09/03/2024
Wow, thank you so much for your words, Liz! I had the best time working with you and the ...
whole Heritage team! Cheers to Anna & Robert!
Erika H
5.0
7/29/2024
Absolutely AMAZING! My husband and I cannot stop telling people about how wonderful Elena did. Our wedding would not have went as smoothly as it did without her guidance and coordination. Simple put, Elena is skilled and professional at what she does!!! From the first meeting to the end of the wedding night, Elena kept us organized, collected, and CALM. My favorite thing is just how personable she is. She handled everything with grace and we cannot be more appreciative for everything!!!!!! We continue to recommend Adoration Weddings & Events to everyone we know going through the wedding process.
response 07/30/2024
Erika, it was an absolute honor to work with you and Collin on your day! It was wonderful...
how kind and appreciative everyone was, and I'm so glad to hear I was able to help maintain a sense of calm on a day that can be stressful and chaotic! It was a joy and privilege to work with the two of you and I'm so grateful I got to take the stress of running your day off your shoulders! Congratulations again and cheers to the Giffords!
Michele B
5.0
7/23/2024
My husband and I could not have had the wedding of our dreams without Elena! From start to finish, she exceeded our expectations in every way possible. She was incredibly organized, responsive, and thoughtful throughout the time leading up to the wedding, which made us feel confident. Most importantly, her execution on the day of the wedding allowed my husband and I to relax and enjoy our special day.
Elena is patient, attentive, and a joy to work with! Her reassuring demeanor kept us calm during what can be a stressful time. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and she willingly provided guidance on wedding decisions. She flawlessly communicated with all of our vendors and people involved in the wedding so that the day ran smoothly and stress-free. She was by our side throughout the whole day, and we could not have done it without her! We absolutely recommend Elena to anyone looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable!
response 07/23/2024
Wow! Michele, thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review! You and ...
Andrew were honestly a dream to work with and it was such an incredible honor to bring your day to life. Thank you for entrusting the logistics to me and allowing me to make it a truly enjoyable day for you and Andrew! Cheers to the Yerichs!
Jerry T
5.0
6/16/2024
Simply. Amazing! Our experience with Adoration Weddings & Events was truly an exceptional experience! From our first meeting with Elena to the post-event clean up, every part of our experience with Adoration was organized, easy, and enjoyable (an important element that Elena made sure we didn't forget)! For our event, we did something a bit more unique where we threw a wedding celebration (reception) seven months after actually getting married, which meant we needed Adoration's help with all of the organizing and logistics involved with throwing a party for 300+ of our closest family and friends! Elena not only found us the best venue for this large of an event, but also helped us pick out four delicious food trucks and even went with us to numerous wedding band showcases! Throughout the planning process, Elena kept us on track with vendors, payments, and all the other logistics. We would recommend working with Adoration & Elena 10 out of 10 times!
response 06/17/2024
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, Jerry! Working with you and Kathryn on this u...
nique event was such a fantastic experience and I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to create the reception of your dreams! The food trucks, s'mores, and delicious desserts were a huge hit with your guests, not to mention the awesome live music! Thank you again for entrusting this event to me and my team and allowing us to bring your vision to life! Cheers to the Tsais!
Rebecca B
5.0
4/30/2024
Elena is kind, professional, and will accomplish the wedding of your dreams. She will make your day so special and smooth any bumps along the way, so much so that you’ll forget they were there in the first place. Elena wasn’t my wedding planner, but my sister’s. What she did for her special day cannot be overstated, down to making sure our family members had enough water. She is incredible and will slay the day every time!!!
response 07/11/2024
Becca, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! Watching you care for Abbie thro...
ughout her wedding process was such a privilege and I'm so grateful I got to take part in such a joyful day.
Abbie B
5.0
4/29/2024
PSA: This is your sign to hire Elena!!! My husband and I could not recommend Elena enough based on our experience working with her. Elena was a joy to work with; she has a positive and warm personality, she has an amazing attention to detail, and she has a wealth of knowledge in the wedding industry. Elena was so understanding of my husband and I's busy work schedules and made the planning process so seamless for us. Additionally, our wedding was a destination wedding in Texas, and Elena made it seem like she was working at that venue for years. The guests were commenting on how accommodating and how impressive Elena's work was. She really made the day so special for us!
response 04/30/2024
Abbie, I can't thank you enough for your kind words! Working with you and Jake and bringi...
ng your dreamy, romantic day together was such a privilege! Thank you so much for entrusting your gorgeous destination wedding to me - I'm so honored to have been able to help bring it together and give you and Jake a stress-free day! Cheers!
Laura J
5.0
10/20/2023
I cannot recommend this woman enough to anyone planning a wedding!! There is so much to think about on your wedding day, and nobody is more equipped to handle it all. Whatever your vision is, Elena can make it happen. She made my day so sweet and special and was right by my side through everything. She is so personable and warm, you will literally be best friends by the end! She is also incredibly punctual and organized and always responds right away to any questions. Look no further for the perfect wedding planner!!!
response 10/20/2023
Laura, thank you so much for your kind thoughts! Working with you and Preston was a dream...
and your day was so full of genuine, joyful love! 💛 Best wishes to the two of you for an amazing life together!
Doug S
5.0
10/11/2023
I have had the pleasure to attend several events where Elena's special touch was evident. Her integrity and professionalism are over the top, as is evident in everything she does. Highly recommend!
response 10/11/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Doug! I'm always delighted to deliver an exception...
al guest experience!
Dannel P
5.0
9/28/2023
This wedding was a dream come true. Working with Elena (our event coordinator) made the wedding planning process (and the day itself) smoother than I ever could have imagined. Elena was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and responsive throughout the process. She was a delight to work with and played a key part in making this the best night of our lives. All of our guests had nothing but positive comments about how beautifully everything flowed, and we have Elena to thank for that! If we could go back in time and do it all over again, there is nobody else we would rather work with!
response 09/28/2023
Dannel, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your day! I truly had the very bes...
t time working with you and Jenny and bringing your day to life. It is an honor to get to work with such kind couples and witness their special day full of genuine love! Wishing the Petgraves nothing but the best ✨
Madison K
5.0
9/13/2023
If you are a detail-oriented bride who dreams of a beautiful, stress-free, meaningful and personalized wedding day, you NEED Elena! There are so many decisions to be made when planning a wedding and I was a very busy bride planning a wedding while in grad school. Elena was able to work around my crazy schedule and help me bring my dreams and visions to life in such a beautiful way that I never could’ve done on my own. She took SO much of the stress of wedding planning off of my shoulders. She is so patient, kind, and always had a smile on her face! She made the planning process more enjoyable and kept me on track with vendor deadlines. Additionally, she made me feel so relaxed and at peace on my wedding day! It can be such a busy day with a tight schedule and she kindly reminded me to pause and take a few moments to just process/ appreciate the day. She did a fantastic job managing the other vendors and assisting my family/ locating them for pictures, without being rude or pushy. She allowed me to just be a bride and made the day so enjoyable for my husband and I. My family even commented after the wedding on how kind, helpful, and approachable she was! You can tell that she truly loves what she does and loves helping brides have their dream wedding!! I would not change a single thing about my wedding day, largely due to Elena’s ideas and help. I highly highly recommend hiring her for your special day!
response 09/14/2023
Wow, Madison! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review! I am so delighted to...
hear I was able to take so much stress off your shoulders and help make it a lovely, memorable day for you, and so appreciative of the opportunity to bring your dreamy, romantic day to life. Best wishes to the two of you for a very happy life together! ❤️
Abigail B
5.0
9/10/2023
We booked Elena for our wedding and we have loved every second of the planning process!! (Our wedding is February 24, 2024! Elena has made planning a destination wedding easy and stress-free! She has really given us the opportunity to soak up every moment of the engagement season because of how seamless our planning has been. I highly recommend Elena for any wedding or event!
Alison P
5.0
8/11/2023
Elena made my day perfect. She put my shower together and it was picture perfect and personalized down to every last detail. She was SO attentive to detail and you could tell her heart was truly in it. It felt like I had a best friend by my side the whole day. Highly, highly recommend!!
response 08/14/2023
Alison, thank you so much for your kind words! I had the best time dreaming up such a bea...
utiful event with you and bringing your vision to life. I'm so glad we were able to execute that vision and give you the day of your dreams!
Taran C
5.0
8/10/2023
Elena was such a big help planning my wedding and on the big day! She listened to all of my requests and helped me to get the dream wedding I wanted and in my budget. She was very flexible (I got married during Covid) and organized, so I got the joy of planning a wedding without the hassle of having to deal with every detail. On my big day, Elena was by my side the entire time without being overbearing. She dealt with all potential problems before I even heard about them, and she was extremely kind and professional. I cannot recommend Adoration enough!!
response 08/10/2023
Taran, thank you so much for your kind words! Working with you and Tim to bring your drea...
m day to life and taking the stress of planning the event off your shoulders was a joy and a privilege. I'm so grateful I got to take part in your beautiful day! Thank you for entrusting your wedding to Adoration!
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