Design, Details, Orchestration
TX, CA, CO, AR. We operate nationwide.
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Maureen Riebel
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Elegant Events by Maureen is a San Antonio, TX-based planning business that adores planning unique and unforgettable weddings. The company is led by Maureen Riebel, a superlative planner who loves to see her clients' faces light up as they experience the weddings of their dreams. She will go above and beyond to ensure that your special day does justice to your romantic bond.
Elegant Events by Maureen has won numerous awards for its exceptional wedding planning services. Maureen established the business back in 2002 and has been delighting happy couples ever since. Accomplished event organizer Jenna Jaax joined the company in the early 2010s. Passionate about supporting Maureen in bringing ideal weddings to life, she has a knack for ironing out the details.
From rehearsal to reception, Elegant Events by Maureen can arrange every aspect of your once-in-a-lifetime occasion. They offer a wide variety of useful services, such as consultations, budgeting, day-of coordination, and more. All that is required of you is to tell Maureen and Jenna about your perfect day and they'll aim to realize it for you.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
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Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
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Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
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After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
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Meet the team
Maureen Riebel
Owner
Details matter. So, we give them the attention they merit. We are passionate designers, obsessive *not in a bad way* organizers, and logistical experts. You are our priority, as we walk together through the beautiful moments, the hard decisions, and the little touches. Think of us as your wedding specialists for your planning season. We have the expertise, experience, and connections to create your perfect wedding day. - Maureen and Jenna
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0131 reviews
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Elegant Events, particularly Maureen and Jenna, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, with multiple reviewers praising their attention to detail and professionalism. Maureen's expertise and meticulous planning ensured seamless execution of weddings, while Jenna's energy and organizational skills were highlighted. Both Maureen and Jenna were commended for their dedication, responsiveness, and ability to handle any situation that arose during the planning process and on the wedding day. The team's hard work and commitment to creating a flawless experience for couples were consistently praised, making Elegant Events a highly recommended choice for wedding planning in the San Antonio area.Review photos
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Celina S
5.0
11/12/2024
Maureen and her staff were wonderful. I would recommend Elegant Events to any bride getting married in the San Antonio area. Our wedding day was made all the better because Maureen and her staff were there making sure things ran smoothly and according to plan.
Ashley H
5.0
6/25/2024
Hiring Maureen was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, from our very first phone call it was very evident that she had the experience and attention to detail that many other coordinators/planners I spoke with did not.
Our wedding was not logistically easy to execute and it came together seamlessly with Maureen's knowledge and help! There was lots of planning, detailing and questions ahead of time but it all paid off to make our day flow perfectly! We received MANY compliments from our guests that this was the most well executed wedding they had ever attended, and we give much of that credit to Maureen and her staff.
Her staff was also incredibly hospitable, I wasn't sure what to expect from her staff as I assumed that they would be running around making sure everyone was where they needed to be, but they were so much more than that. The ladies were EXTREMELY kind and not only making sure everything was flowing but also making sure that I felt good and had everything I needed. They were willing to help with anything that came up, whether that was getting me into my dress, helping hide boudoir photos from everyone, moving luggage into my bridal suite, A FOOT MASSAGE in between the ceremony and reception....there was not a single thing that they could have done better.
We recognize that coordinators are the "unseen" vendor but their hard work was very evident to us throughout the entire day and we could not have made a better decision than hiring Elegant Events.
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Kelly C
5.0
6/25/2024
Maureen and her team were exactly what I needed. From our first meeting to the last detail, I knew she had everything covered and more. I work a demanding job and I felt so comfortable knowing she was taking the reins when I couldn't. Her team was exceptional, from creating all the designs for the paper products, to helping me adjust my veil last minute and her husband tending to the fire pits at the reception. Everything and everyone was so professional, yet so approachable and warm. Every detail that I shared with her for my vision was executed on flawlessly. Cannot recommend them enough.
Melissa D
5.0
6/20/2024
Maureen is professional, organized, and hard working. She went to great lengths to make sure every detail (small to large) was exactly how I envisioned, even when I changed my mind about a vendor and floral colors a few months in! She has this job and industry down to a T; she will ask you questions you haven’t thought of (that are necessary) and will iron out every decision to make sure it’s done on time and correctly.
Maureen was there every step of the way and I couldn’t be more thankful. I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding, you will be so glad you did! Worth every penny (seriously).
Thank you, Maureen.
Janna C
5.0
1/30/2024
Jenna was amazing from start to finish! She made our daughter feel very comfortable throughout the planning. Extremely knowledgeable of the area and she worked very well with the other vendors. They spoke very highly of her and her team. Lots of energy at the end of the day. She loaded and transported items that were left behind at the venue to our hotel.......flowers and cake!
Reese L
5.0
4/06/2023
Jenna with Elegant Events is the most punctual, organized, and spot-on person ever! She is talented to say the very least and did an absolutely incredible job at keeping everything flowing during the planning process, the day before at rehearsal, and on our wedding day (January 2023). So grateful to consider her a friend after this whole experience. If you're needing a planner or day of coordinator, LOOK NO FURTHER! She is in high demand yall, and with good reasoning!! 100% a MUST-HAVE!!
Annie D
5.0
3/12/2023
Jenna with Elegant Events was one of my favorite vendors! We chose to hire her and selected the day of planning package. She created a timeline for our wedding day, confirmed all our vendors, set everything up exactly how I envisioned it, kept the wedding day flowing, and cleaned everything up in reception hall. She is a master planner and problem solver. Our ceremony and reception were in two different locations and she did a great job keeping everyone on time and organized. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and everything was perfectly timed. I have said it many times but having Jenna as my wedding coordinator/planner was on the best decision we made, her services were worth the price and I would recommend her to any bride in the San Antonio area.
Katy H
5.0
1/05/2023
Jenna with Elegant Events made our wedding day absolutely perfect! I am a very organized person and always thought I would plan my wedding myself but I am SO glad I didn't try to do that and that we had Jenna as our planner! We wanted to be able to enjoy the planning process and not have to start this next chapter of our lives stressed out about an event and we would not have been able to do that without Jenna. Her professionalism and industry experience are invaluable and she is such a pleasure to work with! We had some ideas of what we wanted our wedding to look like but didn't really know where to start and Jenna was able to find the perfect vendors to help execute our vision. She is also prepared for anything and made the entire process so seamless! All of our friends and family commented on how relaxed we were the day of the day of the wedding and we owe much of that to her hard work and attention to detail. We would definitely recommend Elegant Events and Jenna to anyone looking for the perfect wedding planner! Thank you again, Jenna! :)
Sarah B
5.0
11/12/2022
Jenna was amazing as our wedding coordinator, and we were so impressed by her expertise and everything she did to make our wedding day PERFECT!! Jenna created a wonderful experience for us and our guests with many creative ideas. We are so happy with how our wedding day turned out!! Thank you Jenna!
Lu D
5.0
10/26/2022
I can’t thank Jenna and Elegant Events enough for all that they did to make my daughter's wedding day perfect! They exceeded all expectations and we are so thankful for you!
Linda P
5.0
10/05/2022
I was so relieved that I had engaged elegant events. I could not have done it with out them. Jenna took care of every detail. It made the day so special for my daughter and her husband and for me. I would have to say do not try to plan a wedding alone get Elegant Events!
Erika S
5.0
8/16/2022
Jenna did a fantastic job with our wedding as a day-of coordinator. She was prepared for anything that we threw at her including the time when the my husband's (aka the groom's) pants split (YIKES!). We were very happy with our wedding and have Jenna to thank for having everything run smoothly despite wardrobe malfunctions. Thank you, Jenna!
response 08/17/2022
It was such a beautiful day! So honor to be a part of the day and help with anything you t...
hrew at me. :) Shout out to your stellar groomsmen who helped us with the pant situation. ;) - Jenna
Misty B
5.0
6/07/2022
Madison's wedding was perfect and we could not have done it without Elegant Events! Maureen and Jenna were absolutely fabulous!! Maureen is very experienced and detailed oriented so she was so very helpful!! She actually ended up getting sick on Madison's wedding day so she had Jenna step in for her. Jenna was heaven sent! Many thanks to Elegant Events!!
Kendall C
5.0
4/21/2022
Let me just start by saying you NEED to hire Maureen with Elegant Events. When i say she is the best in the business i mean it. I pretty much knew how i wanted my wedding to look but i didn't know the first thing about how to begin the process. She guided me through every step and suggested vendors who turned out to be perfect for what i was wanting. I was definitely a particular bride so i had a lot of little details that were very important to me. She went above and beyond to make sure everything came together exactly how i wanted it.
Going into the wedding day i felt so confident in all that we had planned. She was the first one at the venue and was already on top of everything. She brought assistants who were also great. They were working so hard helping with whatever was needed the entire night. No matter what i needed someone was there to help. My wedding turned out to be better than i could have ever imagined. It was the best night of my life and not one thing went wrong thanks to Maureen and her assistants. I would 100% use her again and will recommend Elegant Events to anyone who needs a wedding planner. I truly could not have had my dream wedding without Maureen. She made everything come to life and i am so lucky to have gotten to work with her.
response 04/21/2022
Thank you, Kendall, for the kind words.
There were plenty of details - and we got them al...
l checked off the list.
We were so happy that you were having so much fun, that you didn’t want the party to end. That speaks volumes:) Have a happy life:) Maureen & team
samantha m
5.0
4/18/2022
Maureen & her team were excellent. After two planners falling through for various reasons in this historically busy wedding season, I found Elegant Events. Maureen was able to help pick up where my other planners had failed to and run with my timeline and making sure everything came together. The most important thing to share is that her team had to work with a crazy wind storm setting up the reception. They all worked so hard, including her husband!! They truly went above and beyond to help and it turned out to be the most amazing day. They are experienced, professional and kind.
response 04/19/2022
Hi Sam,
Thank you for your kind words!
The wind certainly made things interesting ~ but i...
t was great, nonetheless!
Our best to you today and always!
Maureen
Sarah S
5.0
12/07/2021
We booked Elegant events based off of their years of experience and our first call with Maureen. We were so impressed by how knowledgeable and detail oriented she was - we knew we had to have her and her team!
We needed a day of coordinator(Maureen) and an assistant (Jenna - and we also got Mackenna in training too(: ). Maureen had multiple calls with us to get details sorted out, and was our go to gal with coordinating our vendors the last week before our wedding.
Our wedding day came and we could not have had a better team behind the scenes making sure everything was perfect. From fixing tables, last minute seating chart changes, setting up signage and decor - Elegant Events made our dream day come true. Maureen streamlined everything, and while I was not with her the whole night, she was for us. Every little change or request was immediate and we were left to relax and truly enjoy our day. Jenna was by my side the whole night making sure I had everything - from holding my (heavy) bouquet, steaming my dress and holding my train, putting my veil on, grabbing lipstick and a multitude of other things (that I barely explained where they were) from the bridal suite - she also fixed my bustle in a pinch when somebody stepped on me and broke it. Jenna is the best friend you wish you had(: It was an honor to have her with us and she was such a joy to be around. Mackenna pulled every single leaf out of my train before we entered for our reception, grabbed my reception shoes to put underneath our head table so I wouldn't have to leave the reception to change shoes, and made for a seamless transition from ceremony to reception decor. She was so kind when asking questions as to how we wanted specific items placed and it was so great having her there with us! I know we kept her busy (:
Elegant Events made sure our day was perfect. We received numerous compliments on how beautiful our day was, that is was the best wedding ever...etc. We have Maureen, Jenna, and Mackenna to thank for it. We will never be able to thank them enough for treating us, our family, or friends with such care and going all out for us. We have talked non stop about how they made our day. 11.21.2021 was the best day of our lives.
response 12/07/2021
Sarah ~ you are so kind and sweet! It was a pleasure for us to work with you and your fami...
ly. Your kind words make us feel as special as we hope we made you feel.
You were so organized with your timelines and details - and then sending us a personalized thank you note before we boarded a plane to Italy for your honeymoon. Wow! Adam got a GREAT catch in you! All of us here at Elegant Events wish you and Adam the very best - and all that life has to offer! God bless and stay in touch :) Maureen, Jenna & McKenna
Steph F
5.0
10/29/2021
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! For EVERYTHING! Jenna was absolutely amazing and we are so grateful!! Our wedding day was perfection, there isn’t anything else we could have asked for. Elegant Events made our celebration absolutely perfect!!
Ashleigh S
5.0
10/16/2021
Elegant Events by Maureen was outstanding on every level of our expectations. She was amazing and knew exactly what she was doing. You could definitely tell this was not her first or last event. Her expertise was mind blowing and I recommend her to anyone who wants a serine and joyful event. I was so pleased with her knowledge on every aspect of our wedding. She made this day so heartwarming for me and my husband. I will always have a special place for her in my heart. I already have more events in mind for us to continue our relationship with her and her amazing staff.
response 10/22/2021
Ashleigh ~ You were an absolute joy to work with! You knew exactly what you wanted, and en...
joyed having referrals to the best vendors in the industry.
I look forward to following you through life ~ and I look forward to many future events together:)
Dustin T
5.0
10/12/2021
So my wife and I hired Elegant Events to plan our wedding. We had searched around and Maureen seemed like the perfect fit. We were not let down! Mind you this was during COVID, Maureen was able to coordinate the PERFECT wedding. We were really pleased with her knowledge of the industry and vendors. She had an this amazing ability to clearly see our vision, and flow with any changes we had right up until the day of. We were also very impressed with her level of grace and class with everything her and her staff did. Very highly recommended by us!! Thanks Maureen!!
response 10/12/2021
Dustin ~ you and Ashleigh were so much fun to work with, and ~ always very accommodating!...
I can’t wait to follow you through life to see what adventures you are up to! Cheers - to a wonderful and blessed life together!
Elle N
5.0
10/11/2021
Hiring Maureen for our wedding last month was one of the best decisions I could have made and I am so thankful that we hired her. I was so impressed with her attention to every little detail and all the work she put in to making our day exactly the way I envisioned it. She thought of details that neither my mom or I would have thought of.
When I told Maureen that we wanted to postpone our wedding last fall, she had all, but one who was not available on my new date, of our vendors rebooked within a day and made the process so easy and much less stressful for me. I was so impressed with her relationship with other vendors and how much they enjoyed working with her.
I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a wedding planner in the San Antonio area hire Elegant Events. Maureen and her team are fantastic and executed my vision for an elegant, romantic wedding perfectly. I am so happy I was able to work with Maureen through the year and a half wedding planning process.
response 10/12/2021
Hi Elle, You were such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for your kind words! COVID has m...
ade wedding planning stressful - and you came through with flying colors. Your wedding was so gorgeous ~ plus fun! You have a great guy in Grant! I wish you both all the happiness that the world can bring! Take care!
Amanda S
5.0
10/02/2021
Maureen was the reason why I survived rescheduling my wedding twice. At times, I felt like she was part therapist, part wedding planner - reminding me why I was doing this and that the celebration would be so worth it. She was right, and I am forever grateful for her support during that crazy time. Maureen may be the most detail oriented person I have ever met - which is exactly what you want in a planner / coordinator. Multiple times she spent hours on the phone with me walking through details that I would have never considered (ex: having pens & something to hold them for the guest book, how the napkins would be folded, where my veil would be stored after the ceremony, where the vendors would eat dinner etc.). She went above & beyond on everything she did - she attended meetings with the venue in person even though my mom & I had to dial in on Zoom and she even picked up our cheesecakes on the day of & brought them to the venue. Our day went perfectly and I feel like I did not see her or her assistant the whole time - they were keeping everything on track while blending in perfectly. I can't recommend them enough. Maureen, thank you for everything. You were a God-send for me.
response 10/02/2021
Thank you for your kind words, Amanda! It was so hard for all ~ dealing with COVID and re-...
scheduling. You handled it like a champ. I loved that you and Patrick went ahead and got married in his apartment - so that you didn't have to wait any longer. Then, on the actual celebration day - the video of your marriage was so cute! All your paper products - stating that" 3x is a charm" --- made it all so light-hearted. You were beautiful, the venue looked great! It was a huge success!! It was a pleasure being on your team!!
Carla N
5.0
9/27/2021
We used Maureen of Elegant Events for our daughter’s wedding earlier this month at The St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio. I cannot begin to express how happy and impressed we both were with everything Maureen did to make the wedding so beautiful and stress free. My daughter Elle was thrilled with everything, and she was such a calm and relaxed bride because she knew we had Maureen and her great team taking care of every detail. Maureen is so professional, talented and a joy to work with. She recommended and secured wonderful vendors for the wedding. I found it very telling that all the vendors love working with Maureen because they know of her commitment and attention to each detail that helps make all of their jobs easier. I received so many compliments from guests who commented on how beautiful it was and how it was the most fun they had had at a wedding —all because of great advice and work by Elegant Events. Elle and I feel very fortunate to have had Maureen as the wedding planner and even more so to have gotten to know her. She is truly phenomenal at her job and cares so much about all her brides. Elle and I will both miss seeing and talking with her.
Jamie P
5.0
9/20/2021
I highly recommend Maureen and her team. We signed up for a 30 day before the wedding day package, and ended up having a year and a half relationship after two postponements! Through the whole ordeal Maureen was a steadying force and helped to keep us focused and stepped in when needed to reschedule and regroup after every devastating disappointment. I am so glad we were not left to ourselves to deal with all of the details. Maureen attended meetings with the venue in person when my daughter and I were only available via zoom! She was always organized and disciplined but also caring and understanding. When it came to the day of the celebration, the whole thing came together like a well oiled machine. It worked so well between all the vendors that I only appreciated it days after when I had time to reflect. We didn't have one worry all night! If you have dreams of really being able to enjoy your daughter's wedding, I highly recommend Maureen and her team - they wont let you down!
response 09/20/2021
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with Amanda. I am so ha...
ppy that they finally were able to celebrate ❤️
Meghan R
5.0
8/02/2021
Working with Jenna at Elegant Events by Maureen was easily the BEST and most important decision we made regarding our wedding day! From our initial meeting, I knew Jenna was going to be the perfect fit - she is sweet, poised, efficient, has fabulous taste and is highly knowledgeable when it comes to the wedding industry. I am definitely an indecisive person, but Jenna was incredibly patient and saw the vision I was going for with all our wedding details, going above and beyond to help us bring it to fruition while staying within our budget. I highly believe she knew where money was best spent and because of her knowledge and experience, saved us so much time that we did not have to spend researching things ourselves. Me being out of town also did not slow down the planning process in the least bit! Jenna and I kept in constant contact after our initial visit and she was very accommodating and quick to answer all of my questions via electronic communication, while of course arranging to meet in person as much as possible was never an issue. During our planning process my fiancé, now husband, had an unexpected medical emergency that caused us to have to reschedule our wedding date. Jenna took over right away to handle everything for us with vendors so we could focus on my husband’s healing. When we were finally able to reschedule our wedding, we did so with ease as Jenna had handled everything so well that we were essentially able to pick up right where we left off with planning. This process also showed us how much respect all of the vendors we worked with had for the Elegant Events team how much they enjoyed working with Jenna! And on our wedding day we were able to relax, enjoy the day and have FUN without fretting about any of the details. It was such a joy to have Jenna check in with us and reassure us that everything was in control and running smoothly. I wish I could include a photo our photographer captured of Jenna showing me details in the reception hall and us both SMILING and admiring how everything was coming together! I honestly cannot sing enough praises for Jenna and our experience working with her and the Elegant Events by Maureen team. We received, and still receive 2 years later, so many compliments regarding our wedding and how professional the entire Elegant Events team was to our guests. Thank you so much for everything, Jenna!
Sarah H
5.0
7/15/2021
Maureen was so professional, thorough, and patient from the very first consultation call we had. I could tell right away she had a lot of experience with wedding planning. I booked her after that first call and didn't even shop around further. I have zero regrets. She covered all the bases and helped with all the little details I would have never thought about on my own. She kept things on track so that I did not turn into too big of a bridezilla before our big day. She was always available for a call, text or email and met with me many times in person to pick out items together (e.g., serving ware, flowers, cake tasting). She even went above and beyond by helping me with little things on the big day, such as taking some of my personal items to the venue for me so that I had one less thing to stress about, and taking some things home for me my wedding night and letting me get them the following day. I highly recommend her if you want a top-notch wedding with minimal stress. I’ve had numerous friends and family tell me it was one of the best weddings they’ve attended.
Andrea C
5.0
7/12/2021
As a wedding photographer I can not sing enough praises about Maureen and anyone she trusts on her team. Many planners are great but Maureen has absolutely blown me away with the level of attention to detail and dedication to every event she has her hands on. The work and hours she puts into every wedding before it takes place truly shows the day of the wedding. Timelines are better than I could imagine, the day runs with little to no stress and her team is always an absolute pleasure to be around. Look no further, Elegant Events is hands down your best choice to hire for your wedding :)
response 07/12/2021
Andrea ~ you are always such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your kind words! We ar...
e glad that we make your job easier with our timelines. We want all vendors to capture the brides vision for the day ~ and hopefully these extensive timelines “paint” a great picture of the day. You are such an important part of our day ~ and it is ALWAYS a pleasure to have you on our team!!!!
Ann W
5.0
6/24/2021
Maureen and Elegant Events were wonderful to work with! My daughter and I originally thought we didn't need a wedding planner - but we were sure wrong! Our venue contract required hiring a 'day of' coordinator and as soon as we started working with Maureen, we knew we were in good hands! We had several phone calls throughout the wedding planning and Maureen really helped us go through things we never would have thought to consider! We really appreciated her templates of questions and timelines. Also - Maureen's review of all the many vendor contracts was hugely helpful!
Also a big shout out to all the ladies who worked with Maureen the day of the wedding. The lady who was with my daughter and her bridesmaids getting ready was wonderful!!! She helped so much and even took the trash from lunch out and got fresh towels for the bridesmaids!
The Elegant Event 'helpers' during the wedding were so polite, hardworking and helpful. One young lady even made boutonnieres from some extra flowers for two men we forgot to get flowers for. The ladies also packed tubs with all our wedding 'stuff' following the wedding and helped us get them to our car.
Maureen was such a professional during the planning and execution of my daughter's wedding - we had some bumps along the road with our venue - but she was with us and supporting us all the way through. With Maureen and her staff's help, we had a beautiful wedding! Highly recommend Maureen and Elegant Events!
Ninfa G
5.0
11/06/2020
Maureen & Jenna are absolutely amazing! We felt our venue didn’t really place much importance on hosting our outdoor wedding and I would have been a wreck having to communicate with them, but Maureen took that frustration away for us. She will ensure you cover every detail of the wedding and goes above and beyond in communication. It is clear she loves what she does and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Naomi F
5.0
10/15/2020
Being the MOG, planning a Texas Hill Country Rehearsal Dinner while living 1,000+ miles away was something I definitely needed assistance with. Elegant Events (EE) to the rescue! Once my now daughter-in-love chose EE to help with wedding planning details, I followed suit for the Rehearsal Dinner and was glad I did. Maureen and Jenna brought a level of calm to the planning, suggested the best of the best vendors, and provided a team who covered every detail from pet sitting to bus loading! Amazing!
Timelines, budgets, details - that's their gig!
I would suggest Elegant Events to anyone!
And then sit back and ENJOY your big day!
response 10/15/2020
Hi Donna, My team and I are so pleased that you are happy - for that is always our goal. H...
aving a happy client and a flawless event ~ is what makes our hearts sing! Thank you for your kind words! Maureen
Danielle J
5.0
10/05/2020
Jenna, thanks for all your hard work to make the event AMAZING! You are always a pleasure to work with - you have a knack for attention to details that is unmatchable!
Bayley D
5.0
10/01/2020
Maureen and her team were an amazing help on my wedding day and the months leading up to it! Our wedding was postponed due to coronavirus and she handled everything with ease! Maureen helped with every little thing we needed from finding vendors, scheduling tastings, setting up on the wedding day and so much more! She made everything run smoothly on our big day and helped me stay stress free! If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator she is definitely the person you need!
Julia W
5.0
8/05/2020
Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality! It was a true pleasure to work with Elegant Events for over a year. Whenever a problem arose, we could always count on you to get it resolved and with a calm demeanor and smile no less! Your attention to detail and thoughtfulness were integral to pulling off what our guests called “the best wedding” they’d ever been to. We will never forget how beautiful and elegant an affair it all was, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you!
Erica G
5.0
7/07/2020
Jenna at Elegant Designs by Maureen is the BEST! She met with us several times before our wedding day to ensure everything was moving as needed. The day before and the day of our wedding, Jenna and her team were on top of EVERYTHING! Not once did I have to wonder if all the details were being taken care of as we had previously discussed. From the beginning of the day until the end, Jenna was there. I even joked with her a few times, “How did you know I needed that?!” I tell every bride she needs Jenna in her life while planning her wedding day!!
Kathryn R
5.0
3/31/2020
Maureen and her team were phenomenal from the very beginning! We met with a few different planners and it was clear that Maureen was the most organized and prepared. This proved to be true throughout the entire planning process. I was living out of town and extremely busy with work and school while planning the wedding, and Maureen was able to make everything smooth and easy. It was so nice knowing I could trust her opinions on vendors and ideas without having to stress and research for myself. Maureen was very involved and her help was priceless. I highly doubt our wedding would have been as beautiful, fun, and easy without Elegant Events. You cannot go wrong here!
response 03/31/2020
Thank you for your kind words, Kathryn! It was a pleasure working with you and Mason on yo...
ur Park 31 wedding! I treat each and every bride as if you were my daughter ~ and I enjoy doing the very best for you and all my brides! I wish you and Mason the very best! Love following you on Facebook! Keep posting:)
Jinelly U
5.0
12/16/2019
I loved working with Maureen on making my dream wedding come true. She is amazing at everything from organizing my timeline to making sure I had the best vendors for my wedding. She was always available when I needed her and she made everything go so smoothly during my big day.
Morgan S
5.0
10/21/2019
We just loved Jenna from Elegant Events. She was everything you would want in a day of coordinator. She met with us several times to make sure she had every piece of information correct and I could always contact her when I needed her. Our day went so smoothly and it's all thanks to her and her team.
Nikki E
5.0
10/18/2019
Elegant Events was the single most important factor in making our engagement and wedding-planning season a stress-free and joyful one!! Jenna is an *exceptional* blend of competence, knowledge, and encouragement! My fiancé and I (and our families!!) were able to focus on the details that we enjoyed...and Jenna took care of EVERYTHING else! She was incredibly efficient, getting back to us quickly every time we had a question, and she was extremely knowledgable about all aspects of wedding logistics -- in fact, one quick conversation with her often saved us *hours* of research!
Time and time again, she patiently listened to our ideas, and then went out and made them a reality! And, because of her experience in the wedding-industry, I *strongly* believe that we saved far more money overall (even with the cost of a wedding planner) than we EVER could have without her tips and insight into the industry! She knew with certainty where money was best spent, rather than us having to spend hours-upon-hours researching and figuring out those things ourselves! And furthermore, it was clear that all of the vendors we worked with respected her and were glad to be working with someone who treated all parties with courtesy and honesty.
Honestly, I can't say enough good things about our experience! She was *unfailingly* patient with us, encouraging, and just an all-around helpful and steadying influence throughout the entire process! And, when it came to the wedding day, it was such a comfort to see her smiling face and calm self directing things!! Thanks to her and Elegant Events, I got to *ENJOY* the entire day without a single worry about the logistics!!
And...last but not least, many of my relatives raved about her and her assistants to me afterwards! They all spoke about how warm and professional Jenna (and the rest of the Elegant Events team) had been throughout the entire experience, and how their coordination had made for a wonderfully smooth and FUN evening!
Lynn A
5.0
10/18/2019
The number and content of excellent reviews for Maureen on this site are a testament to how truly exceptional she and her staff really are. I was referred to her by a friend for whom Maureen was the wedding planner for her daughter's wedding. That event was so spectacular, that when I found out I would be responsible for the wedding and reception for my son's wedding I immediately booked Maureen! Our wedding was going to be a complicated large wedding with the wedding party and guests from literally all over the globe. The bride also was living abroad which made it especially challenging to plan. So Maureen and the bride had dozens of Skype calls and guided us with such expertise and patience throught! She and her staff were so professional and thorough, and managed every detail to perfection. I am sure there were things that as always don't go according to plan, but Maureen and her staff were so good that neither I, the wedding party, or the guests noticed! I am still getting emails and texts from guests and family members who all said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. All thanks to Maureen!
Jonette C
5.0
8/29/2019
I was expecting a certain level of chaos during my wedding, kind of like you see on the movies. To my delight, Elegant Events with Jenna at the helm, had my wedding running smoothly with no hiccups. She took care of the details so I could focus on my big day with my friends and family. I would hire her again if I had to do it all over!
Audrey A
5.0
8/11/2019
Elegant Events by Maureen is worth their weight in gold! I cannot imagine any part of my wedding without them!
Wedding planning is an overwhelming process. I wasn’t sure where to even start. Maureen knew exactly what to do to put my nerves at ease. Her expertise and experience were a breath of fresh air. She met with my mom and me initially. I have never felt so valued as I did the day of my consultation as well as through the planning in its entirety. She took in every detail, every idea I had, to help me develop my wedding vision. This is something that proved to be tricky for me. She knew which questions to ask to help me pin point the things most important to me and my soon to be husband.
My husband is from Louisiana and I am from Texas. We wanted to incorporate things from both of our home states. She had the idea for us to choose some Cajun entrees to quench the Cajun craving and a paleta cart to showcase my San Antonio roots. These were both a hit!
I didn’t realize it until after the wedding but, she anticipated mine and my husband’s needs before we even knew we had them. Maureen is detail oriented. She, as well as her team assume the title of advocate, planner, go getter, and ultimately, friend. My wedding was perfect because of Elegant Events by Maureen! Their work took mine and my husband’s breath away. The reception was so much more than I ever dreamt it could be. Maureen’s close work with all of our vendors paid off in the best way. The look, feel, and mood were a perfect translation of every detail I had given over the months of planning.
I sit here, a little over two months after the wedding with the biggest smile on my face. Grateful doesn’t even begin to describe my sentiment towards the time and dedication given to me as well as my wedding by Elegant Events by Maureen.
Pattie B
5.0
8/10/2019
Elegant Events by Maureen was the wisest choice we made for my daughter's wedding. Maureen’s attention to EVERY detail made being mother of the bride so joyful. She managed the details that were on our radar and even those that were not on our radar, but should have been. Not one detail was dropped. Maureen’s proactive communication with us was exceptional.
Maureen listened to Audrey's dreams, asked questions, made spot on suggestions, and understood my daughter's sense of style.
Maureen took time to get to know Audrey and Eric. Audrey is a Texan and Eric is from Louisiana and Maureen helped meld together these two cultures into a beautiful celebration of their lives and marriage. Details matter, in fact they make the event, and Maureen is top of the industry.
I have been in the wedding industry for 10 years as a floral designer and I have had the pleasure of working with Elegant Events by Maureen on many occasions. I have found my professional dealings with Maureen to always be of the same exceptional caliber. I couldn't more highly recommend anyone. Choosing Elegant Events by Maureen was the wisest choice we made for Audrey's wedding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Maureen for blessing us with your talent, style, and kind heart.
response 08/10/2019
Thank you- Pattie! It was such a joy & pleasure to work with Audrey! She is such a caring...
and considerate person- she will go far in life!! I wish her and Eric the very best in life!!
Nicole G
5.0
8/05/2019
Maureen is hands down an expert in the wedding planning industry, and this is coming from someone who does event planning on the side in Dallas! I used Maureen for initial wedding planning consultation services for the first couple months of planning my wedding. In those couple of months, the wisdom and expertise she offered me via phone and email was more valuable than any of the other wedding planners or planning services I consulted with when I was shopping around for a planner. Let's also talk about how she called me within minutes of me first reaching out to her on her website for information on her services. In that first call, she spoke to me for over an hour (free of charge) about my wedding vision and offering her knowledge and referral contacts for just about every vendor I needed. She had names of who to call, what they charge, and just dropping her name led to discounts with several of these amazing vendors. I truly believe you get what you pay for, and Maureen's expertise could easily let her charge 5x more than what she does. When you talk to other wedding planners during those first couple of consultation calls, everyone is definitely nice and helpful, but Maureen is all of that plus so much more. I promise once you talk to her, you'll know that this is the person who will make your wedding dream happen, get you the most competitive prices from vendors (because they all know her), and make your big day better than you imagined. My wedding planning needs changed, so I am so sad I wasn't able to hire her, but just a few calls and emails working with her set my wedding planning goals ahead by months (no exaggeration). No one else in this industry compares! Hire her!
response 08/10/2019
It is so hard for those who don’t plan professionally to know all that we do- thus I do a...
ppreciate your kind words from a fellow planner!! I wish we could work together- maybe some time in the future!
If things change- remember, I am here for you😄
My best to you always!!!
LISA S
5.0
4/10/2019
My now husband and I could not have had a better experience planning our wedding. We worked specifically with Jenna Jaax of Elegant Events by Maureen - completely professional, while also making the planning fun, always on time, very flexible with our crazy schedules, and on top of everything. Jenna has great contacts across San Antonio/South Texas and we loved every bit of our wedding - the food, the drink, the cake, the band, the lighting, the decor, the photographer - everything, and for a reasonable price, always being mindful of our budget.
Keith E
5.0
4/08/2019
My wife and I could not be happier with the exceptional service you (Jenna) and your team provided at our son's wedding and in the months leading up to it. They were so blessed by the thousand details you looked after. Well done!
Amanda E
5.0
4/01/2019
I cannot say enough good things about Maureen - she is an incredible planner with great attention to detail and such a wealth of experience with planning weddings.
I hired Maureen for full wedding planning as I was planning my wedding in San Antonio from out of state. Maureen is SO responsive and flexible with times for phone calls, which was so appreciated since my fiance and I both work full time jobs with long hours.
I am not naturally the most detail oriented or creative person, and Maureen helped make the day unique to me and my fiance by bringing up new ideas and finding photos that sparked things we could incorporate into our day. Now I have memories and things that are special to us that I'll cherish forever.
Throughout the planning time, Maureen had great recommendations about vendors and handled almost all communication with them based on the timeline we created together. Maureen asked questions I would never have thought of and was always happy to look over contracts, re-review website information, and answer any little questions I had. I cannot even imagine all that happened behind the scenes that she handled for us!
Day of, not surprisingly, Maureen and Jenna were angels. We had to move the cocktail hour inside because of weather and Maureen handled it without a sweat. They also brought umbrellas so that we could still take pictures outside despite the mist. We stayed on time, had fun, and were able to enjoy the day and our loved ones because of their flawless coordination. We cannot thank you all enough!
Kathy R
5.0
1/15/2019
Thank you so very much for being there for us. You went above and beyond what we had ever expected. We were so happy with the entire day and evening. We owe a great deal of the beautiful day to you and your attentive and elegant approach.
Jeanne R
5.0
10/31/2018
Maureen and Jenna were a pleasure to work with & I highly recommend them. They were very organized and kept us on task. She was very professional, dependable and helpful throughout the planning process. She knows what is needed & got everything taken care of in a timely manner. Maureen & Jenna's team helped make my daughter's wedding a beautiful, memorable night!
Rachel G
5.0
10/22/2018
Jenna with Elegant Events did such an amazing job helping us plan our wedding! We cannot recommend them enough! She made it so much fun and stress free throughout the whole process for my mom and I. Jenna is very detail oriented and did such a great job making the design we wanted a reality. She has such a great personality and we really enjoyed getting to work with her. The day of the wedding was stress free and neither my mom nor I had to worry about anything. Jenna and her staff were outstanding that whole day. Every time I needed something, they wouldn’t even hesitate to get it for me. My nephew had lost his bow-tie and they went out and bought him another one that morning. During the reception, Jenna and her staff not only made sure that my husband and I had everything we needed, but they also made sure my parents were good too. When my husband and I got back to our hotel room, all of our bags were there waiting for us and there were two plates of food and cake in the refrigerator. We hadn’t eaten much of our dinner due to nerves, so this was such a nice surprise! I cannot recommend Jenna and Elegant Events enough! The customer service that we received the day of the wedding and throughout the whole planning process was outstanding. We enjoyed this wedding planning process so much! We felt so special the day of the wedding and we have so many good memories from that night! We cannot thank Jenna enough for all that she did for us!
response 10/24/2018
Rachel, it was such a joy to be a part of your wedding!!! Your day was so sweet, and you w...
ere a magically beautiful bride. :) Blessings to you and your new husband! - <3 Jenna
Janet S
5.0
10/22/2018
A complete and well rounded wedding planner that takes care of ALL the details. Maureen and her staff exceeded our expectations!!! Very friendly and personal. Our wedding was simply AMAZING!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Penny S
5.0
10/10/2018
I just wanted to properly thank Elegant Events and Jenna & Emma for the great job they did for Claire's wedding. The confidence I had in them enabled me (a terrible control freak!) to totally relax and enjoy the wedding. What a special gift!
Kristin E
5.0
10/08/2018
I wanted to tell you again how impossibly perfect and magical the whole weekend felt from beginning to end!!! I know there were ALOT of details and I can't thank you enough for helping to make my vision come to life.
John M
5.0
10/01/2018
Jenna with Elegant Events saved our wedding day. She came in and helped get all the details finished and made our wedding day run smoothly and be beautiful. She and her team worked so hard to make everything come together perfectly!
Ashley G
5.0
5/16/2018
I will always be so grateful that I was able to work with Maureen and Jenna at Elegant Events to plan my perfect wedding day. They are incredibly professional and have definitely earned the distinction of top wedding planners in Texas. My now husband and I reserved the beautiful Gallagher Headquarters Ranch for our wedding day early on. We had guests coming to San Antonio from all over the world, and we had the perfect venue for them to have a wonderful Texan experience. We just needed the perfect wedding planner. One afternoon about nine months before the big day, my best friend and I were talking on the phone while both looking at Elegant Event’s Website. I remember my best friend shouting, “Who is the florist she works with, and why have I never used her?! Look at those amazing flowers!!” That was it for me. I immediately called and left a voicemail for Maureen. Much to my surprise Maureen called me back almost immediately. I tell this story because from the very beginning it described my wonderful working relationship with Maureen. She is diligent, very detail-oriented, creative, and has close relationships with some of the best wedding vendors in Texas. Pictures of the flowers and tables at my wedding still bring tears to my eyes. The up lighting to emphasize the architectural details of the historic ranch. Flawless. The catering was delicious. The cake and mini-desserts were even better. How could I forget the paper suite and photography? Stunning. My paper suite would make my late mother immensely proud. All of these amazing and unforgettable details of my wedding are entirely the product of Maureen and Jenna’s outstanding talent and eye for detail. They, alone, connected me with all of these vendors to bring me my absolutely perfect wedding day. I will always be so grateful to them, and I would recommend Elegant Events to any bride or groom.
Leslie R
5.0
4/26/2018
Thank you for working with me to make my dream wedding come true! It wouldn’t have been possible without you. Jenna was amazing patient with me. And I love how she appreciates the little details as much as I do. I wish we could press rewind and do it all over again, but we’ll just have to enjoy the photos and video! Thanks again for you and your team sharing your talents to pull off such a spectacular and special day.
Carlye G
5.0
3/22/2018
There are no words. There is no one else like Maureen and Jenna. From 9 months out, to the day of, they left no stone unturned. Maureen took my vision and not only delivered, but went beyond to make the day special and unique to me and my husband. With their (insanely impressive) organization, endless support, extensive event experience, and wonderful relationships with vendors, etc., planning was stress free, efficient, and enjoyable. My wedding couldn’t have been any more perfect and I have Elegant Events by Maureen to thank for that. Planning was so fun, I miss my time with them! Run to your phone/email and contact Elegant Events ASAP, because they are incredible and YOU deserve the wedding of your dreams.
Marianne V
5.0
3/09/2018
We're not just glad we got a wedding planner; we're glad we got Maureen. We had a laughably complicated wedding, and Maureen made it go extraordinarily well. Detail-oriented, methodical and unflappable, she stayed calm -- and kept everyone else calm -- no matter how many curveballs we threw at her. Turning a non-wedding-venue (in our case, a ranch) into a wedding venue? This is one of Maureen's many specialties; she got to work right away on meeting our water and electrical needs, drawing up schematics of the layout, and communicating with the caterer and other vendors to make sure everything would work. (Her network of vendors, from floral to cakemaking to sound, is the best in the business.) She secured us a last-minute tent when the weather forecast turned questionable, rolled with (and accommodated) the news that we would have many more guests than we originally thought, and ensured that the sound for our ceremony was loud and clear, as we had hearing-impaired guests. She is always available -- on the phone, email and in person -- which is especially helpful for out-of-town couples. We had only a few weekends to fly in and meet with vendors, and she always made herself available for that. She also scheduled phone calls and found time to talk with us around our schedule, even on nights and weekends. No weird limitations on communication, no sense of reluctance. She never judged our opinions, and always made sure the bride's voice was heard, no matter how many other people were throwing in their suggestions. All of our ideas, from a Ferris wheel(!) to a Prince-symbol groom's cake, were made a reality. It was a beautiful, fun day in which we didn't have to worry about anything. Every detail was covered, down to Maureen's assistant Jenna sewing a button on the minister's coat right before the ceremony. We're so happy we chose Elegant Events.
A G
5.0
12/11/2017
Thank you so much for planning our beautiful wedding day. When my husband and I look back on our special day, we still cannot believe that beautiful wedding was our wedding. Wow! We are so grateful for the amazing vendors that you connected us with, your creativity, and most of all your patience. We will always be so grateful to you and your team for making our wedding day so incredibly beautiful and special. Again, Thank you so much for everything.
Miriam Z
5.0
11/17/2017
Jenna was absolutely fabulous! I cannot say enough good things about how much of a help she was both in the planning and handling the day of details. She asked questions I would never have thought of, spent time getting to know us and understand our vision for the wedding. As if that wasn't enough, she was so personable, professional, and COMPETENT with absolutely everything. I was able to be so relaxed on our wedding day because I had absolute confidence in her handling things - and she did. Jenna made sure every last detail was taken care of, and really allowed us to enjoy being in the moment. We're still talking about how fantastic she was! 10/10 would definitely recommend!!
Lauren P
5.0
11/14/2017
I cannot even begin to say how incredible our experience was with Elegant Events. We began our process about a year and a half out prior to our big day. We went in looking for a perfect fit that met the balance of my logical, practical husband, and me, the idealist with big wedding dreams. We interviewed candidates and immediately fell in love with Jenna. She was so professional but positive and passionate about her job. We discussed concerns we had early on, and she immediately soothed any worries before we jumped into the process.
Starting so early, Jenna NEVER put us on the backburner. She plans events and has wedding taking place every month, but she never makes you feel like you are other than her #1 priority. We took an entire day to browse venues together to find the perfect fit. She even worked her magic to help my dog be part of the big day as the ring bearer. Unlike some other companies, Jenna was available 24/7 any time I needed her. She emailed back that day, ALWAYS! We even sometimes texted to stay on the same page throughout the entire process.
Well a year and a half later, this June, I married the love of my life. My day could not have been more PERFECT! With my dream to get married outside, and a scary looking forecast, Jenna stopped at nothing to make the day happen just as I'd imagined. She was wiping chairs off, putting runners out for us to walk down the aisle, and so much more. By the time it was "go time" the entire event looked flawless. You could not even tell it had poured earlier that day. The ground was barely wet!! She was working her magic from every angle the entire experience. She did not let anything ever go wrong. She even was kind enough to let my husband and I just enjoy the evening, and she would remind us of different things coming up soon, such as favorite songs playing next, cake cutting next song, etc. I could not have dreamed of a more perfect event. When people say, oh something always goes wrong, but don't worry, it can't all be perfect -- they're wrong. With Elegant Events, our day was without a hitch. We are constantly reliving the day, and we could not have started our marriage out with a better company. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :)
We will forever RAVE about this incredible team of women. If you are looking and browsing for the perfect fit - STOP - email and set up an appointment to meet and interview. You will NOT be disappointed.
Sarah B
5.0
10/30/2017
Where do I even start? I guess it should be made clear that Maureen and her team made sure my husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. From the beginning to the end of our year and a half engagement, Maureen kept our stress down and our excitement abound. She helped me budget, plan, organize, and she came up with the best additions to our wedding. Like recommending we hire a line dance instructor to come to our western themed welcome party on Friday. Or suggesting an open tent concept under the stars with Edison bulbs hanging down over the dinner tables while wrapped in beautiful floral arrangements. She gave us ideas that we hadn't even thought were possible. She went above and beyond what I'd expect any wedding planner to do. From coming to all of my vendor meeting (which she had provided an extensive vendor suggestion list to choose from), to making house calls - Maureen managed everything. And managing everything for my wedding was no simple task; I had a destination wedding at Camp Waldemar with 34 people in our wedding party alone and that did not even include our families! But Maureen and her team were not intimidated, they just grabbed their walkie talkies, jumped into their golf carts and made sure the wedding weekend had zero hiccups! In addition, Jenna, her 2nd in command, seemed to always be there when I needed help or had a request. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about Maureen and her team at Elegant Events! Now that the wedding weekend has come and gone, I don't know what I am going to do without Maureen and her team in our lives - we spent so much time together that it feels like we're losing a part of the family. But that is what Maureen does - she makes you feel welcome, special, and most importantly calm, all while helping you design and plan your dream wedding. Thank you so much Maureen and Jenna and Elegant Events! We HIGHLY recommend anyone seeking a wedding planner to give Elegant Events a call - You will not be disappointed!!!
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