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Elevee events elevates your event to the highest level. We are a progressive, sophisticated, sustainable, and innovative event firm. We have over 15 years of event experience and have worked throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Beaches. We have unlimited packages for your budget and needs.
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- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Luncheon
- Bridal Shower
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I hired Nikki for my May 2020 wedding around January of 2019. Until the fall of 2019, she was great. I loved her style and thought she had a great eye for detail and was very excited to work with her.
However, in January 2020, I hadn't heard from Nikki in a few months. My emails and texts to her went entirely unanswered and I received no information from anyone at Elevee & Co. about what was going on.
By the end of January, I had learned that Nikki had taken some time off for personal reasons, which is great - if you need time, take it, and I am in no way knocking someone for trying to be their best self here! The problem was that Nikki left me and other brides completely in the dark. No one initially knew why she had disappeared for months. I was not given the contact information for any other person who could step in and pick up the slack while Nikki was away. I actually only learned of what was going on when I reached out myself and was put in contact with one of Nikki's former assistant planners. If I hadn't done that, I have no faith anyone would have reached out to me. The entire situation was poorly handled and reflects poor business practices.
Eventually, when Nikki resurfaced (about 3 months before my wedding when I had already started to do nearly all planning tasks myself), all trust was gone for purpose of working with her moving forward. I could not trust that Nikki wouldn't disappear again and the situation was so stressful that I did not want a reminder of that present on my wedding day. Despite the situation being entirely Nikki's own doing (in poorly managing the situation) and us receiving nearly none of what were were promised from her, she has thus far refused to refund us any portion of the 75% of our contract price that we paid her.
If you've reached out to this wedding planner who has amazing reviews and you haven't heard back, that's because she's also left all of her brides in the dust. Texts, phone calls, and pleas on social media have all gone unanswered for months. Myself and several other brides are experiencing this right now and just hope we get our money back from this unfortunate experience.
Nikki Chambers owned LovelyGirls Events and she did the EXACT SAME THING to those brides. Scroll to the most recent reviews:
https://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/lovelygirls-events-wilmington/8f8c3cb2b4573ef6.html?review_page=2
http://lovelygirlsweddings.blogspot.com/p/meet-nicole.html
Disturbed and disappointed beyond belief doesn't even begin to describe this.
I recommend you avoid Elevee & Co.
We hired Nikki Chambers and Elevee & Company on November 18, 2019 for an "all inclusive" wedding planning package for our September 2020 wedding in Wilmington, DE.
After 1-2 initial conversations, we met with Nikki in Wilmington on December 22 and went over our general vision for the wedding weekend. She promised to follow up shortly with recommendations for our different major vendors. We have not heard from her since.
After we sent numerous emails and text messages over the three weeks between December 23 and January 14 with no response, I located the email address for the other lead planner at Elevee. This person responded promptly, and we set up a call for the following day. I was very surprised to learn that this colleague had not been able to get in contact with Nikki, either, and had no idea when she would return. Given this situation, I sent a letter to Nikki via email and first class mail on around January 15 informing her that she was in breach of our contract and we considered the contract terminated. I requested the refund of the deposit we had paid her ($3,025), as she had provided us with no tangible services. We have not received our money back and have received no response.
We were forced to hire another wedding planner and are now feeling a time crunch given that many vendors are already booked. We just hope that Nikki refunds our deposit without us having to take legal action.
AVOID Nikki Chambers at Elevee at all costs.
We initially hired Nikki in November 2019 and successfully
worked with her for about a week before she cashed our deposit and disappeared. Countless phone calls, emails, and texts went unanswered. After two months of radio silence (save for one email in December, in which she apologized and said that she had jury duty), we had no choice but to demand our money back due to breach of contract. We have since found another wedding planner, who was shocked to hear about Nikki's unprofessionalism, lack of communication, and shady behavior.
No one should have to deal with this as they prepare for their wedding. If you're in the market for a Delaware-based wedding planner, Nikki Chambers is NOT the person you're looking for.
If I could leave 0 stars, I would.
DO NOT USE NIKKI CHAMBERS. She will steal your money and not look back. This is a review my mom wrote to the Elevee Facebook page.
“In December of 2018 I hired Elevee and Co., specifically Nicole Chambers to plan and design my wedding. Nicole came highly recommended so we had no issues with signing a legal binding contract for her services and paying her a deposit of 1900.00. For almost 11 months of 2019, she communicated with me and started plans for my June 20 ,2020 wedding day. In September of 2019, we paid her another 900.00 towards her contract per our agreement, bringing our total paid to 2800.00. Nicole reached out in October making us aware she was ill but would still be working on my wedding. This didn’t happen. In December 2019 I had one phone call
with her and she promised to communicate and make things right. She again provided no communication or her services after said phone call. She has refused to call, text, email or use social media to both answer my pleas for help or return any messages. I even used registered and certified mail to communicate with her and Elevee and Co. To date, I have no choice but to find another wedding planner and ask for the return of my deposit as she is in breach of her own contract. Nicole has been unprofessional and lacked integrity through these last several months and her business appears to be a scam. No bride should have this happen on her most important day. We would like to terminate our contract with Elevee and Co moving forward.”
The women who make up Elevee Events are truly amazing individuals! You can literally hand over your wishes/thoughts/plans/ideas to them and never think twice - they will happen. You can depend on them to turn your ideas into an even better reality. The ladies are true professionals who you will also want to be your friends. They are beyond helpful, dedicated, honest, and trustworthy. Throughout our time working together, I kept thinking "they are worth their weight in gold".
I have rewritten this more times than I can count because I just couldn’t adequately put into words how amazing Nikki is and how thankful I am that I found her. I’ve come to terms with the fact that nothing I write will describe how I feel when I think about my wedding and at least 90% of that is because of Nikki (I have to give at least 10% to the fact that I was marrying the best person I know).
I wasn’t a “typical” bride; I never imagined my wedding or had any idea about what I wanted so I was kind of lost when it came to planning. Nikki was the *THIRD* planner we hired - the first just wasn’t a good fit for us or our style, the second had some issues and after seeing Nikki in action at another wedding I knew she was exactly what we needed. After our first planning meeting with Nikki I knew we had made the right decision and the wedding planning stress just started fading away. Nikki asked us questions, listened to what we wanted and didn’t want, and took what we had already done and was able to create a vision that we didn’t even know we had. She was open and honest with us and if we wanted to do something that wouldn’t work, she told us. She pushed us to add some details that I didn’t think were necessary, but I’m so glad she did because those little (and inexpensive) details are what made the difference between “average” and amazing. In the days leading up to the wedding she emailed, called, texted and FaceTimed with us to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were OK and not stressed.
Now for the important part, on our wedding day I didn’t think about a single thing except that I was getting married. I didn’t think about what time it was because I knew Nikki had made a schedule with our vendors to make sure everything went perfectly, I didn’t worry if things were done because I knew they were, I just got to enjoy my day and that is because we had Nikki. As my husband and mother have said, I was freakishly calm. I knew our wedding would be nice, but I never could have imagined how absolutely perfect it was (it’s over a year later and we are still hearing from people about how perfect our wedding was). When I walked into our venue my jaw just dropped. Nikki took what I had in my mind in a jumble of thoughts and ideas and just figured it out. I don’t know how she did it, but I suspect she has some sort of magical powers that she’s keeping a secret.
I could go on and on about Nikki, she’s amazing, kind, smart, funny, she seems to be able to do anything and I really wish I could just have her with me every day for the rest of my life.
Our experience with Elevee & Co. for our June 1st wedding was beyond what I could have every hoped for. This is a team of planners who truly goes above and beyond for their clients. Nikki is not only such a skilled event planner but she also is a master at cultivating wonderful relationships with the couples she works with as well as their families. Throughout this process we would all (including my parents and my husband's) often comment, thank goodness for Nikki! She thought of EVERY detail (truly not one thing was missed she impressed us 10 times over) and listened so intently to everything we liked and wished for (and then made it happen). She made the process fun and throughout made me feel special and cared for. I did truly feel that I made a friend through the process of planning our wedding and even though I know she was working on other weddings Nikki always made me feel important and special. The wedding that resulted from Nikki and her team's flawless planning was beyond what I could have every dreamed up on my own and really represented us as a couple. Our guests commented that this was the best wedding they had ever been to and it was really one of the best days of our lives. We were on cloud 9 the whole weekend and a large part of that was because we knew that Elevee & Co. had it all covered and would do whatever it took to pull off a flawless wedding day. When people asked me that weekend if I was "stressed" I truly never was and seeing Nikki and her team throughout our special day brought me the most joy - I could truly feel how much they deeply cared about our wedding and us as people. Working with Elevee & Co. was the best decision we made and I feel so lucky to know this fantastic team of people. I cannot imagine a better planning team and I couldn't thank Nikki enough for giving us such a special wedding day.
There’s not a single thing I would change about our wedding day and we owe so much of that to Nikki. I consider myself a creative person and couldn’t wait to plan my own wedding. Then reality hit and it was getting overwhelming - quick! When we started working with Nikki, I immediately felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. She pulled together a dream team for the big day, introducing us to quality vendors, and helped to elevate and refine our vision down to the tiniest details. When it came to the Day Of, we had total peace of mind knowing we were in good hands (and you can’t put a price on that). Always one step ahead and full of personality - your guests will love her too! We HIGHLY recommend Nikki to any couple looking to plan their dream wedding without all the fuss. She’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Bow down to Nikki Chambers!
Nikki is the best planner. I am so happy to have had her be my planner. There is nobody like her. She goes above and beyond for you. She knows what she’s talking about. Simply amazing! She knew what I had a version for for my wedding day and she made that vision come true. I cried when I saw all that she did. She works her butt off. She gets down and dirty and makes sure everything goes smooth. Hands down, this woman deserves it all!
Kelly and Dalton Waddell
Nikki was beyond amazing!! Our day was perfect and I 100% credit that to her! The weather was a little daunting, but I had zero stress as Nikki zoomed around taking care of everything, making last minute changes to the floor plan, and putting our “plan b” ceremony into effect! Many of our guests commented on what a rockstar she was. Prior to the day though, Nikki’s vision and attention to detail blew me away. She even impressed my mom (hard to do!) with her cost cutting strategies to keep us way under budget. If we had to do it all over again we wouldn’t change a thing...except to find her sooner!
Where to begin. We used Nikki for 2 events throughout our wedding weekend and I could not recommend her more and will definitely be using her in the future. She was AMAZING! She went over and beyond to execute everything we had envisioned from a taco truck fiesta dinner with the bridal party, to a bonfire by the bay with all of our wedding guests in attendance. Her creative skills were impeccable and she came up with the best ideas! Everyone at the beach should use Nikki for any events/weddings because she truly will make it perfect. Our wedding night bonfire was by far one of the highlights of our wedding weekend!
Nicole and the Elevee Team truly made our wedding dreams come true. I know we could not have done it without her. She is so knowledgable about vendors and so organized. It was truly amazing to see it all come together on the day of. We had a tented reception and it was truly spectacular. Everyone could not believe how gorgeous it was and we did not have to stress about one detail. Any time someone asks me wedding planning advice now the first thing I say is get a wedding planner. Nicole made the process so special. People have asked me if I'm relieved for the day to be over and I honestly feel so amazing about the whole process that I can't even say that. Everything was fun for my now husband and I and our vision came true. Nicole Bailey, Nikki Chambers and Heidi Wagner were truly INCREDIBLE!!
I was still in school while planning my wedding, and if I didn't have Nicole, I literally wouldn't have had a wedding to go to. Nicole was able to get done anything I needed her to do. She was totally flexible, but so great at getting me answers or products when I needed them. And then the day of the wedding went SO SMOOTHLY. I literally did not have to think about ANYTHING. She and her team were totally behind the scenes but somehow managed to make each step of the day flow so well. Thank you Elevee Events!
Nicole and her staff were professional and AMAZING right from day one! I was a bride living in NC and planning a wedding in DE where I was from and Nicole did an amazing job working around my busy schedule to fit me in and she planned the wedding of my dreams! Nicole did a great job keeping us in budget! Nicole lined up vendors for me to choose and everyone one of them we pick was top notch! Nicole knows her stuff and does an INCREDIBLE job! She really took my colors and ideas and ran with them and turned them into some thing more than I could of imaged! I wish I could get married every year because it was an absolute joy and fun working with her and her team! I highly recommend Elevee Events she makes your dream wedding become a reality!
Nicole was amazing with our rehearsal and the wedding day. She was organized, professional, and directed everyone appropriately. She directed the entire wedding party at the wedding rehearsal and reviewed everything discussed in our fist meeting at that time too to make sure nothing had changed. She made everything flow without any problem at all and directed the vendors while putting the ceremony together beautifully. I would recommend her to any of the weddings coming to the Coastal Highway area.
Nicole was seriously the best ever! Nothing but amazing things to say! Best decision I made for my wedding!
Nicole is just about as amazing as can be! She saw every detail, everything little thing that needed to be done and thought of everything! Our wedding was better than we ever thought it could be with the mastermind Nicole steering the ship! She took the vision one step further at every turn to make it truly truly perfect! Thank you Nicole over a million times!
Nicole is the best! We love Elevee! Now come to California!
Nicole and Heidi were amazing. Nicole worked for months with us getting vendors and locations in Lewes, Delaware. She responded to emails right away, planned things to the last detail and got things done exactly the way we wanted. Her connections and expertise in the area allowed for our perfect wedding. We highly recommend her and her staff.
We couldn't have made this happen without Nicole and her team! She is organized, thorough, efficient, pleasant, and great to work with! We were so lucky to have her, and can't recommend her enough to anyone having an event near Rehoboth Beach, DE!
I can’t even put into words how essential Nicole was to our planning process. She is a godsend. My mother in-law found Nicole when we began planning and Nicole was able to navigate the entire process. She made everything easy and smooth. She saved us a lot of money because she knows the ins and outs of the business, as well as the local companies. I could tell as she worked with the other vendors, that they respected her and that they genuinely liked her and were wiling to go the extra mile for her, meaning they would go the extra mile for us as well. She was able to guide us and give us her advice (when we asked for it) but she also went to bat for us with anything we felt strongly about. She attended all of our meetings with vendors and helped support my wants perfectly. She attended even more meetings and spoke to vendors without us present (since we aren’t from the area) and I could trust her to back my thinking.
Nicole knows that I like to work out, and is in great shape herself, so she invited me to start the wedding day by taking me on a run—how many wedding planners would do that!? It was an optional invitation, of course. It was a de-stressor for me, and it was a great run where we just talked and enjoyed the morning! She then began her day of getting everything ready, and I went to shower and relax. The entire day of the wedding was actually relaxing. I felt confident and secure knowing that Nicole and her assistant were running the show, and I could just enjoy the day. Yes, you read that correctly, on the day of, she brings an assistant! So there are two Nicoles the day of—it’s like having your own little army. They had everything and were everywhere. During the night, I was so busy with guests, they were grabbing me drinks, speaking to the vendors for me, organizing my gifts, basically doing anything and everything I needed, so I could just enjoy myself. She even cleaned up my hotel room and put extra cake in the fridge for the next morning! Nicole’s whole thing was “What you and the groom want, is what you want, and that’s what we will make happen”. I read prior to my wedding that “something always goes wrong” however, with Nicole, literally nothing went wrong. When little snags came up, Nicole dealt with them, leaving me to have fun with my guests.
The Wedding was beyond perfect. It was my dream wedding. I did not have an easy vision either. Nicole was able to take all of my ideas and run with them. She quite literally made my dream come alive. The day was magical. Nicole’s perfectionist personality and attention to every last detail made it so. The planning process was much smoother and well navigated than I ever though it would be. Nicole is extremely efficient, intelligent, and competent.
On a personal level, Nicole is an amazing person to work with. She is decisive and will support the bride and groom in every possible way. She answered all of my hundreds of anxious emails quickly and was patient with us during the entire process. She is also just great to talk to. I enjoyed her as a person, just as much as I did my planner. She is genuine and cool and keeps everything really light and fun. She is someone you’d want to hang out with.
I can’t say enough good things about Nicole. She is the reason my wedding was what it was. Do yourself a favor and hire Nicole, because I highly doubt anyone can do what she does!
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