Elegant Events Planning + Design

ff our shoulders and we were able to relax and enjoy our day all thanks to the amazing and professional team and Elegant Events!

remely patient with us, especially if we were going back and forth on certain decisions. Donielle is extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, reliable, organized, persistent, and kind. Our wedding had a lot of moving pieces and they executed everything brilliantly. I didn’t end up having to worry about a thing, except writing my vows. Our day-of-team led by Isis were awesome too. They got the job done and were pleasant while doing it. Everything went better than I even imagined. I truly cannot thank them enough for helping me on one of the most beautiful days of my life. I highly recommend them!

n was when I noticed her sitting in on another phone call 20 minutes into my meeting with a vendor (the first time meeting my husband).The second sign of issues was when she and the church coordinated kept bumping heads and she had no control over that person before the wedding day or the day of. The whole ceremony was butchered and as my wedding party was walking down the aisle people stated that they didn't even know the wedding was starting and was completely confused. I ended walking down with my dad at the end of my song versus the beginning as planned. At the church she waited around for our locked transportation to get unlocked while the church coordinator was asking me questions that I had no answer to. An issue I had which could have solved some issues at our reception site was versus her or her "assistant" going to the reception venue to make sure everything was okay and set up correctly, they both stayed in the parking lot of the church walking around, time that could have been used to drop of my decor that she placed in the wrong place afterwards. Another concern I had was that she went missing the week of the wedding and showed back up two days prior. This vendor also offered to help us help with the seating chart but like I said, she went missing the week of my wedding and I had to throw something together two days prior. Donielle, had my complete trust in pulling all my ideas together, hoping that she would communicate with my other vendors to ensure that everything is in place and that it runs smoothly. My floor plan which was agreed upon by all vendors. On the day , She changed my whole floor plan without discussing it at all to ensure it would sit right with me and messed up the flow of my wedding. There were no table numbers for the first half hour and my guest was left to wonder holding their items while trying to enjoy cocktail hour, she didn't even know until I mentioned it to her. She placed my flowers in areas she felt she wanted to even after discussion of placing it where it should be viewed by my guest. However, she indicated that because she arrived late to the reception venue, she felt she had no choice but to leave it by the entrance door. During the day, I not only received calls from vendors to verify information, I also had to manage my own interaction with the church coordinator which was really stressful. She brought her mother who stuck by her side versus supporting in areas that needed support. She forgot to communicate with vendors about important decor (50 wedding pictures of my family that was to be placed throughout my venue which were of my deceased husband's parents and my deceased brother), She claimed she was never told, but this information were informed to her that this was apart of the decor plan and if she communicated with the florist as it is a part of her job to make sure everything is in place, she would have remembered. She was seen eating and drinking at my reception as if she was a guest. I had to ask her to do her job throughout the reception such as to make announcements and direct people to the food stations as she changed the floor plan. My other vendors indicated she was the one that made changes and decisions on my behalf .

s over a year and a half ago. Covid forced them to change their original wedding date, planned in Jamaica for June 2020. Although my sister and Jermaine honored their original date and got married, they still wanted to have their family and friends celebrate with them, and experience their beach wedding as they dreamed. May 28, 2021, Martia and Jermaine got to have their beach wedding in Ft. Lauderdale and it was a beautiful event, Donielle, who also happens to be one of Martia's best friends and my honorary sister, did not let circumstances or distance keep her away from helping Martia. She came to the rescue and helped Martia find hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, and got on calls to discuss even minor details such as procession line up and seating arrangements! Not only is Donielle a great wedding and event coordinator, she is an exceptional friend. Thank you for everything, Donielle!

icate with each vendor to ensure everyone was on the same page and was able to execute day of tasks and timing with ease. They helped us with all and any tasks and questions we came up with (even before our contracted month of coordination!) . When we realized we needed welcome bags only a couple weeks before the wedding - they made it happen with ease and with great coordination to our entire color scheme of the wedding! Donielle and Elegant Events were extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgable on all questions that we came up with during our wedding planning. They even were able to sew on my husbands button that popped of his tux just moments before the wedding! We truly did not have to worry at all the day of our wedding and it went so smoothly that my husband and I felt no stress and truly enjoyed the entire day!

r ending changes, with such grace and professionalism that really kept me calm during the process. Even though we didn’t get the destination wedding we hoped for, our small intimate wedding was still everything we dreamed it would be. The team of hair, make up, and photography that Elegant Events put together for us was PERFECT and made our day that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend using Elegant Events for your wedding planners!

e feel at ease. Very professional and a pleasure to work with. Having the online tool as a place to collaborate and manage my guest list and vendor contacts was very helpful. Our wedding day was flawless and everything came together so nicely. We couldn't have asked for a better day. I would highly recommend Elegant’s Events!

f vendors and DIY involved and I am not sure how we would have executed everything as we did without her- The 10 member bridal party was AHEAD of schedule with her help in planning. She truly is dedicated to not only the wedding day itself, but the whole experience and everyone involved leading up.

ways positive and consistent with her work. She will go above and beyond to make sure that you get exactly what you want! I can truly call her a friend!! She made our dreams come true in the middle of a pandemic and I am forever grateful! I recommend Elegant’s Events for any couples out there!

ible during the whole process. Geo, our day-of coordinator, was essential in helping our day run very smoothly. We are grateful for the two of them and couldn't have imagined making it through the wedding planning process without them!

, shuttle, hair/make-up, etc.) which allowed my husband and I to enjoy our day. We also loved the online tools that Elegant Events provided which helped us manage our RSVPs as well as all vendor contracts. We would choose Elegant Events again in a heartbeat, not only for their expertise and professionalism, but for their kindness and passion!

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his was quite a feat, especially considering the fact that my "then-fiancée-now-wife" and I were located in California and coordinating with Donielle for our Philly wedding (IIRC we only visited Philly twice to plan for our wedding). In addition, we had three different themes to work with for our wedding - Chinese, Indian, and Indo-Chinese-American fusion. To this day, we still get comments from family and friends about how beautiful the venue was and how much fun they had at our wedding. Donielle was our quarterback - she managed the various food vendors, the decorations, the venues, photographers, the mandap guys, a bunch of guests, etc - and made planning a wedding while in a different time zone much easier than we expected. Donielle was extremely collaborative to work with, quick to incorporate feedback, and was super enthusiastic the entire time. It was a pleasure working with Donielle and we wholeheartedly recommend working with the Elegant Events team for your events!

, caring, thorough and most importantly punctual! She calmed my nerves, no idea seemed far fetch and she made my day PERFECT! Everything went seamless. I could not have asked for a better event planner/day of coordinator. With Donielle you’ll gain not only someone who cares about your vision but also a friend. I would definitely recommend elegant events planning & designs to everyone for ALL events.

ing party. We absolutely recommend her for anyone looking for a supportive and enthusiastic coordinator on their wedding day.

y worries and stress as a bride and made me feel at ease. She was always a phone call away and very prompt with returning calls. I enjoyed the fact that she made me feel like I was her only client, even when she had others she makes each bride feel like you have her undivided attention. Shelia and her team also did a great job bringing my vision to life for our wedding decor and reception. My wedding day was absolutely amazing and it was thanks to Donielle and her team. On the wedding day my husband and I literally had no care in world and was able to focus on being present in the moment and enjoy our day. Donielle and Camille made sure the entire wedding party was relaxed and had everything we needed. I can not even imagine how things would have gone if we did not have Donielle and her team. She is a wonderful person and I am grateful to have had her as apart of my wedding dream team.

d was always available when we needed her. Our wedding day was perfect and that was due in large part to how much work and thought was put into the planning process. We cannot recommend Elegant Events enough, and we are so grateful that we found them! Donielle was an absolute dream but every member of her team is a star!

d we didn't need a wedding planner because they would take care of everything, but we had the perfect wedding because of Elegant Events! I was the most stress-free bride because of them and I am forever grateful! The day of our wedding the photographer (not a recommendation from Donielle) did not show, but Geo (Elegant Events) only came to us with a solution, not a problem. They booked another photographer for us and we didn't miss a beat. Everyone was professional and quite a joy to work with. Elegant Events will definitely help make your special day perfect!

em, my wedding was fanatic because of Donielle and Sheila. Thank you everyone at Elegant Events!!

rations were beautiful, stylish and tasteful. The flowers were amazing to look at, wear and hold. Everything was completed on time and with great care and professionalism. Thank you all at Elegant Events, for your outstanding work. Thank you Donielle and Sheila for everything.

ur budget in mind. She was there for us every step of the way and ensured our wedding went smoothly. She stayed on top of everything, contracts and due dates. She looked over every contract and made sure what we asked for was included and provided. Elegant Events was also in charge of the decorations and florals and I couldn't have been more happier with their designs. They truly understood my vision and made it come to life. Donielle and her team went above and beyond for us. They even helped us plan our honeymoon and gifted us a romantic dinner while on our honeymoon. You will not regret choosing Elegant Events for your wedding .

any details and unexpected challenges presented themselves, but you were there to guide us and address each challenge throughout the past year. Your patience amongst all the emails, texts, voicemails and weekly meetings (sometimes twice per week) deserves credit. For example, it was almost magical that we had an amazing wedding seating chart completed, proofed and printed within a 24-hr turnaround and that would not have happened without your involvement. Also, your leadership, etiquette and respectful personality towards our family and friends truly embraced His Spirit, our Filipino culture, and greatly assisted us to have a productive wedding rehearsal and amazing wedding day that was simply epic. Please also extend our gratitude to your team, as both Geo Gesmundo @kevinmundo81 and Anna Weaver reflected your same demeanor and proactive skills needed for our wedding day; both were very sharp and helpful at the rehearsal and wedding day, including but not limited to: the effective pick-up and set-up of decor for the ceremony and reception; Anna placing the boutonnieres on the groom, best man, groomsmen and bearers (ring/Bible/arras (coins)); carving some time for us to eat at the wedding reception; and even Geo helping us perform a headcount at the rehearsal dinner at Chima Steakhouse. Attention-to-detail is a priority skill-set for any project and you and your team exude this very well. Again, THANK YOU for everything! If anyone is in need of a wedding planner, we highly recommend Donielle and her team (Geo and Anna) for your wedding needs. @theknot #floreswedding9818

ould be starting while we were not on location) we thought it best to have someone there to make sure things were running smoothly with our vendors and handle our guests as they were entering the reception hall. Donielle did a wonderful job at making sure that neither I nor my family had to run around making sure things were in order. Additionally, she was able to provide my maid-of-honor a last minute fix for her dress which was definitely not expected (but greatly appreciated).

e on time. Very friendly and helpful! They made everything so easy for me that that day! I highly recommend Elegant events! Thank you Guys so much!

il the day of the rehearsal, which should never happen. Additionally, the planner attempted to lead the rehearsal according to the way she wanted and did not seek to understand how the couple wanted their ceremony to be. Additionally, the rehearsal needed more time considering the large size of the party. However, the contract was slated for 60 minutes, and the planner was adamant about leaving right at the hour mark. The couple ended up doing the rest of the rehearsal on their own. Lastly, a person was working with the planner and was never introduced to the bride as a worker of the company. The experience was so bad that the couple ended up terminating the planner the night before the ceremony and the ceremony was lovely without the planner because there was really no work being done on her behalf. The planner was terminated and we even lost $1,000 down the drain because the service was just not up to par. So much so that we just did not even feel like going through the fight to get a partial return. It was a lesson learned and hopefully you do not have to have the same traumatizing experience as we did. If you are looking for a planner who goes by the contract and treats you like a client, this is the company for you. If you are looking for a planner who treats you like a bride, from my experience (I can only speak for myself), I recommend you find another vendor.

rofessional and tended to our needs. I cannot express how much her services meant to us on our wedding day. Thanks again! 5+++ stars :-)

ded to go with the simplest of the packages for our wedding planner needs.... and what a difference it made! While I (the bride) still did most of the planning leading up until the wedding day, it was so helpful to have Donielle's expertise and advice, and honestly even just knowing we had her support (wedding planning is stressful!). We had a few meetings and phone calls, and many emails with her leading up to our day. She also came to our main vendor meetings and read over our contracts, and helped us stay on track with our timeline! I was also a part of two other weddings this past summer and I noticed the difference for our wedding, having such an awesome wedding planner, compared to other weddings (where I was a bridesmaid) who had less-involved planners. Donielle is fantastic and I cannot recommend her enough! On the day of (and rehearsal), we had Donielle and Geo to make sure everything ran smoothly. I distinctly remember a moment where I was stressed and getting ready before our first look, and the photographer had said someone needs to help put on my shoes, and Donielle immediately said, "I got it!" and proceeded to get down on the ground and started putting on my shoes. Donielle is so professional and yet she is not afraid to do anything that is needed to help the day run smoothly. I am so grateful for her and her team and will recommend her to any future friends getting married. As an added bonus she is also so lovely and pleasant to deal with and I will actually miss seeing her and talking with her! She is a gem and if you are looking for a wedding planner look no further! Thanks Donielle!

hich makes her easy to work with . However , we were convinced to book Donielle as our wedding planner, because of her professionalism and responsiveness, which was constant throughout our time working with her. Donielle was always accessible by phone email and text and anything we asked for help with , she quickly went to work making sure it was executed , and provided a prompt status update. Donielle helped us get organized in the months leading up to our wedding and to stay on top of our wedding to do list. Although we had selected many vendors when we secured her services, Donielle helped us to coordinate vendor meetings and solidify day of logistics with vendors to ensure that all contracted services were delivered the day of. In a few cases the initial vendors we planned to use for our wedding did not work out at the last minute. Donielle was able to refer alternate vendors who stepped in and provided high quality services. Donielle was organized and thorough . In the month leading up to our wedding and on the day of our wedding we were really able to enjoy our friends and family because we knew the team at Elegant Events Philly had things under control. We would recommend the team at Elegant Events Philly to any Bride and Groom who want to hand over their wedding vision to experienced professionals who will ensure that that vision is executed with excellence.

d tables, room layout. Everything was really beautiful. You were truly professional and exceptionally warm and nice. Your communication was very good and you outlined a variety of options for each decision. I saw all the little touches at the final party and I was thrilled. I have never worked with an event planner before and it was the best decision. You allowed me to enjoy my guests. Most importantly, with my unforeseen illness on the day of the event I was able to relax and just show up. I can’t thank you enough and I look forward to working with you in the future.

ed great at the wedding! The bouquets were beautiful as well. She was very easy to work with and never once seemed frustrated with my many changes/updates. I also worked with Donielle for the day of coordinating. At first I was not going to go with a day of coordinator as I thought my venue would take care of those things. Well I'm glad that Sheila and Donielle made me second guess this decision because Donielle was great and I couldn't imagine my day without her. She was so on point. She came to my house to go over the timeline of events, contacted all my vendors to get all the logistics situated, and my day went so smoothly because of her. Some of my guests even asked for her contact information because of how well she handled everything. Thank you both for all you've done for us!

diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 3 months before the wedding and she took all of the stress off my family and I walked in to my dream wedding and was able to really enjoy the day while the team took care of all the details. There are no words to describe the kind of gratitude I have for this entire company but especially Donielle. She works hard and is always available (even in the middle of the night). If you are looking for a wedding planner that you will soon call your friend you definitely want to contact Elegant Events and let the fun begin!

s applying for school at the beginning of the process and planning a cross-country move at the end and Donielle made everything easy. She's not only phenomenal at her job, she's a pleasure to work with. I now call her a friend. Donielle is professional, organized, and experienced wedding planner. I would recommend her to my friends and family and am so glad she was part of my day.

to name a few things). On the day of our wedding we didn't have to worry about a thing. If anything went wrong we didn't know about it because the Elegant Events team handled everything. I will be recommending them to all of my family and friends looking to plan any type of event. I can't wait until my next event so we can work together again. Thank you Elegant Events

ected and allowed them to create the arrangements for me I must say everything was amazing! Thanks you so much!

eeping everything on track the day of our wedding and we also used them for decor as well. You will be guaranteed the wedding of your dreams with Sheila by your side!

icate the centerpieces to have to my dining room table. The day of coordination was great, Sheila handled compromising situations with great poise and made sure I was happy!

li Baba Limousine and Hair and Makeup Artist Dawn Lee were all wonderful to work with. We can not even imagine what our wedding would have been like without you and everyone I mentioned above!!! To top it off....Robert and I had an amazing honeymoon at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica!!!! Our family and friends were truly amazed at our wedding and we have you to thank!!! Thank you for being a part of the beginning of our lives together!!!