Baton Rouge, New Orleans, & destinations all over
Baton Rouge, New Orleans & all over
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Deanna Whitney
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
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A white-glove wedding planning, decorating and rental firm serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and destinations all over. Celia Rose Events delivers seamless execution, elevated details, and a high-touch experience that transforms your wedding into an unforgettable celebration.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Deanna Whitney
Owner
Deanna Whitney, Founder & CEO of Celia Rose Events, has been planning weddings since 2018. As lead planner, she has grown the company into a curated team of associate coordinators, delivering timeless celebrations with her signature high-touch approach.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.026 reviews
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Deanna and her team at The Rose Event Co are highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional coordination and organization skills, making wedding planning stress-free and magical. Deanna's professionalism, responsiveness, and detailed timelines are commended, ensuring flawless execution of events. The team's calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to handle any situation with ease stand out, creating memorable and smooth wedding experiences for couples. Reviewers highly recommend The Rose Event Co for their dedicated and caring approach to event planning.Review photos
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Fallon G
5.0
3/09/2026
The most amazing wedding experience of my life. Deanna is truly a SAINT. The moment I got engaged I knew I would need a planner. As soon as I met Deanna I absolutely knew she would...
be mine! From day one she had my back, answered my millions of questions and always reassured me. She has been my saving grace for the last year and a half. I truly could not have imagined planning this day on my own. She was my #1 hype woman throughout this whole process and most importantly the day of. I am so beyond grateful for her and how easy she made my day. She ran a tight ship and kept everything flowing so freakin well! I want to host a million events now just so I can keep in touch with her forever!! She is someone I consider family now since she truly played one of the biggest roles in our wedding day! We will forever love Celia Rose Events and Deanna!!!
Madison L
5.0
12/12/2025
Hiring Deanna was one of the best decisions we made. From the beginning, she was professional, kind, and incredibly organized. She kept us on track, communicated clearly with all o...
f our vendors, and thought of details we never would have considered.
On the wedding day, she handled everything flawlessly — timelines, décor setup, last-minute changes — all with a calm, reassuring presence. Because of her, we were able to be fully present and actually enjoy the day instead of stressing.
We are so grateful for all the work she put into making our wedding perfect. I would recommend her to any couple looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in making your day special.
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Elizabeth M
5.0
11/10/2025
We’re so thankful for Deanna’s team and especially for Sarah, our day-of coordinator. She was organized, calm, and incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Leading up to th...
e wedding, Sarah kept us on track and made sure every detail was accounted for. On the day itself, she handled everything seamlessly. Having her there made all the difference, and we can’t recommend this team enough!
Gabrielle M
5.0
10/29/2025
Deanna gave me great confidence and peace of mind leading up to my wedding! She is extremely professional, responsive, and organized which helped my wedding day run very smoothly! ...
I appreciate her help in coordinating our big day!
Emily R
5.0
6/09/2025
Deanna was absolutely fabulous and took care of everything before I even knew it was happening! Great communication and created the most detailed timeline! If you’re looking for so...
meone who will make your wedding planning stress-free and magical, I highly recommend!!
Beau P
5.0
5/29/2025
Working with Deanna and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had Sarah as our DOC and she was incredible. In the weeks leading up to the big day, she ...
was super responsive, professional, and detail-oriented. She helped us create a clear, organized timeline and made sure everyone was on the same page. On the wedding day, Sarah kept everything running smoothly and took care of things behind the scenes so we didn’t have to worry. It really allowed us to relax and enjoy the day. We’re so thankful for her help and would definitely recommend this team!
Renee P
5.0
5/13/2025
Deanna is the best wedding coordinator! She was always quick to respond to my many questions and made the planning process so easy for me. Some of my vendors weren’t the best com...
municators, but she made sure they did! On the day of the wedding she was a calming presence for us. When our officiant said he couldn’t make it a half hour before the ceremony, she was on top of making sure someone arrived. I never had to worry or even know it was happening! She checked in on us throughout the night and made sure we had an amazing time celebrating. I highly recommend her to anyone looking!
Response from Celia Rose Events on 05/14/2025
Truly thank you so much, Renee! You and Ryan were so easy to work with!!! An absolute drea...
m couple! <3
Emily H
5.0
4/01/2025
LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU HAVE FOUND THE COORDINATOR OF YOUR DREAMS!!
Deanna was amazing and she was so on top of her game. She always kept us in the loop with communication she helped...
us As our month of coordinator. She worked out the timeline great we felt comfortable and well informed every step of the way. She was always available for question.
This woman is also incredibly calm and cool under any stressful situation. We had a few hiccups come up that were out of anybody’s control and this woman had plan A,B, and C ready. She was just so knowledgeable so quick so prepared for any situation and we cannot thank her enough for making our wedding amazing!
Did I mention if she sees a fun idea she will ask you about it and make your wedding even better? We had a Polaroid welcome book and she saw excess film and went around the room and took pictures for us and they are such a treasure to have and they are so sweet and adorable.
I could continue to write a novel about all the wonderful things they did, but the bottom line is look no further, higher them, and you will be in very loving very caring hands!!
Response from Celia Rose Events on 04/02/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!! You and Aaron were so easy to work with, and I ...
loved every bit of our journey together! Have the most fun on your honeymoon! 💕💕💕
Tess K
5.0
2/19/2025
I hired Deanna as my Day of Coordinator for our Downtown NOLA wedding. Although she was only hired for day of, she was very willing to answer any questions or contact a vendor for ...
me well before the week of my wedding. She was very responsive both through email and text and always the sweetest. She brought a second hand, Merrell (who was in training) to the wedding who was equally as great. I would hire Deanna and her team again in a heartbeat!
Response from Celia Rose Events on 04/02/2025
Thank you so much, Tess!!!!! You were the vintage Valentines bride of our dreams and I’m s...
o grateful we got to be part of you and Patrick’s dream wedding!
Chapala W
5.0
1/08/2025
Working with The Rose Event Co as a vendor was a pleasure. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the event special. From the moment we connected, it was clear that Th...
e Rose Event values clear and consistent communication
Their ability to manage timelines and collaborate with multiple vendors while keeping the couple's vision at the forefront was simply impressive.
We look forward to working together on future events and highly recommend The Rose Event to all couples and vendors looking for a partner that goes above and beyond.
Savanah M
5.0
11/16/2024
Deanna throws beautiful astonishing events
Ashley H
5.0
11/12/2024
Throughout the entire planning process, Deanna was a calming and reassuring present. She truly went above and beyond to make sure our event went off perfectly. She is communicative...
, knowledgeable, and so fun to work with.
Leyla A
5.0
11/12/2024
November 2024 bride - I hired Deanna for day-of coordination services after booking out my vendors myself. She communicated with me regularly in advance of the event, kept me and ...
my husband/ our families totally calm on the day of, and was super flexible as the event played out. She is a total professional and I would absolutely recommend her services! We got lots of positive feedback from our guests about the event and so much of that is attributable to Deanna's skill and tact.
Response from Celia Rose Events on 11/12/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, Leyla. You were a dream bride and I wish you all of ...
the happiness in the world!
Lily P
5.0
11/10/2024
Deanna and her team of coordinators made my dream a reality. She paid attention to every detail and listened to me the entire process. She handled every bit of logistics and made s...
ure the entire day was as smooth as possible
Summer T
5.0
11/10/2024
The Rosewater Events team has helped plan multiple family events for us. They are very communicative and creative and always execute a perfectly bespoke event.
Karen P
5.0
11/09/2024
I recently hired the coordinating team from Rosewater events to help coordinate and design my daughter’s wedding. They came in and helped us tie up all loose ends, and helped us ex...
ecute a gorgeously styled event. They made sure that my entire family got to sit back, relax and enjoy the day. While we were enjoying the reception, they were busy, making sure that everything was running smoothly and that by the end of the night everything was already picked up so all we had to do was leave. I will recommend their team to anyone who ever wants to have a seamless wedding day. Thank you again!
Natalie M
5.0
11/09/2024
I recently worked an event with RoseWater and loved her immediately! She was attentive and immediately helpful for the event. Highly recommend!
Miranda K
5.0
11/08/2024
Rosewater Events made our wedding an absolute dream! From start to finish, they brought our vision to life with incredible attention to detail and a calm, professional approach. Ev...
ery moment was beautifully organized, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our day. Our guests are still talking about how seamless and unique everything was. We’re so grateful for Deanna’s dedication and expertise—our wedding couldn’t have been more perfect!
Amie S
5.0
6/28/2024
Deanna is the very BEST! She threw a brunch for my company to host women from around the region (South Louisiana) and went over the top!
Her attention to detail and the way she i...
s able to build experiences is like none other.
She is easy to work with and brought my vision to life, but even better! I can’t wait to work with her again for other parties and events.
Bo K
5.0
2/16/2024
Deanna was very communicative and open throughout the whole planning process. She kept me in the loop with clear communication and an open ear. On the big day, she calmly handled e...
verything while ensuring I was stress-free and having a blast. If you're looking for a pro who can handle anything with a smile and a positive attitude, hire Deanna - you won't regret it! 🎉 🙌
Connor S
5.0
5/24/2021
Deanna with Rosewater events is amazing! She takes extra time and pays attention to every detail to make sure your day is exactly the way you want it! She handles any hiccup that ...
comes her way with grace. She is SO good at what she does and it so so kind. You want her apart of your wedding day!
Randi M
5.0
10/03/2020
Deanna coordinated my wedding last year and I couldn’t have been happier! She made sure I had a smooth day with zero hiccups because she handled all of the behind the scenes issues...
! I could not recommend her more!
Lynda P
5.0
9/17/2020
We hired Deanna for the day of planning. Everything went great! She helped set up the venue with all the vendors while I relaxed and got ready for the big day! She also set up the ...
cutest mimosa and brunch and brunch bar for all my bridesmaids!
Jenna R
5.0
9/16/2020
I wanted to have something small, but beautiful...and Deanna (Rosewater Events) completely nailed it. Her attention to detail with decor, logistics, and communication surpassed my ...
expectations! Plus, she is like the sweetest person ever. I highly recommend.
Tracey N
5.0
9/16/2020
The day of my wedding was so pleasant and enjoyable for me because Rosewater Events made sure everything flowed smoothly! All I had to do was to show up, enjoy mimosas with my bri...
desmaids and marry my best friend! Best decision I made to use Rosewater Events.
Ashley P
5.0
9/16/2020
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Deanna with Rosewater Events as our coordinator for our engagement party, shower, bridal luncheon, and wedding. It was truly the best d...
ecision we made! Not only was she a pleasure to work with, but she made it all seem effortless...even when things didn't go as planned! Even during the planning process, if I had a question or problem - she always had a quick and simple solution. She went above and beyond any expectations which we had for her.
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