5 out of 5 stars and 79 reviews
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(79)Charlotte, Lake Norman, Winston-Salem, Asheville, NC + SC
About this vendor
Elle M Events: Stress-Free Wedding Planning for Busy Professionals. We save you time, deliver top-quality weddings, and ensure your friends and family are free to enjoy every moment. Let us handle the details so you can focus on the celebration! Our team is composed of three lead planners, each having a team of assistants. Services include full service planning, partial planning, as well as Event Management services. We are excited to also offer planning consultation services for clients that just need help in their planning journey. Located near Charlotte, North Carolina and accepting clients in both of the Carolinas. Whether large or small, simple or elaborate, we focus on the details so that you can focus on the day.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.2020.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Our wedding planner, Lauren along with a few of her staff, was truly one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire wedding planning process! From start to finish, she was...
there every step of the way and made what could have been an overwhelming process feel so easy and enjoyable.
She was incredibly responsive and consistently communicated within 24 hours, whether through text, email, or whatever platform was easiest. She was laid-back, organized, and always willing to give her honest opinion when I asked for it, while still allowing me to take the lead and make the decisions that were important to me. She helped with everything from pricing and recommendations to booking vendors and navigating all the little details along the way.
Her vendor connections are also incredible. Every vendor we worked with clearly loved and respected her, which made the entire planning process so seamless. She knows the right people, knows how to get things done, and made us feel like we were in the best possible hands.
And on the wedding day, she was absolutely invaluable. I knew I could breathe, let go, and actually enjoy my wedding because she was in charge. Every detail was executed to perfection, and I was able to simply be present and happy rather than worrying about what was happening behind the scenes.
Our guests continuously commented on how thoughtful, beautiful, and detail-oriented everything was—and that was all because of her. She went above and beyond to make our wedding feel so personal and perfect. I genuinely cannot recommend her enough. If you are looking for someone who is organized, knowledgeable, connected, responsive, calm, and truly invested in making your wedding day amazing, BOOK HER! Five stars doesn’t even feel like enough!
From a mother of the bride perspective, hiring Lauren and her team was one of the best decisions that we made. We chose the full planning package so we worked with her for well ove...
r a year.
Her knowledge of the wedding industry and her extensive experience helped us to navigate the planning process with ease. She returned emails promptly and responded to the millions of questions that we had with grace and patience. She and her team are very detail oriented, which was important to us.
Honestly, do not hesitate to hire Elle M Events! They are the best!
Working with Elle M Events for 90-day Event Management was an absolute game-changer. Our celebration had a lot of unique moving parts—including coordinating with out-of-town vendor...
s and managing high-energy appearances from Paul Russell and Sir Purr—and the team handled it all with total poise.
They stepped in during the most critical phase and made the entire process feel structured, organized, and far less stressful than it otherwise could have been. They provided clear guidance throughout the final stages, kept every complex detail on track, and were consistently responsive as we neared the big day. One of the most valuable parts of working with them was the sense of control and clarity they brought to the homestretch; we always felt like things were being handled thoughtfully behind the scenes, which allowed us to stay present and actually enjoy the experience.
My fairytale wedding was in November of 2025 and it was nothing short of magical. I was a clueless bride who put my entire wedding weekend in the hands of Lauren and her team at El...
le M Events. In the months leading up and on the day of I was constantly in awe of the tiny details they gave their heart to that I had never even considered. My best advice from personal experience is HIRE THEM NOW!
Lauren and Casey were absolutely incredible to work with!! Leading up to the wedding they took off so much stress for us and let us just enjoy that time. During the day of the wedd...
ing, they took control of everything and executed it exactly how I had visioned. Cannot recommend Elle M Events enough!!
Lauren did everything we expected from a wedding planner…and a whole lot more. With so many decisions to consider and so many vendors to coordinate with, Lauren significantly reduc...
ed the stress of the last month leading up to the wedding. And on the day of the wedding, she and her team kept everything running like clockwork—from the pre-ceremony vendor coordination through the send-off at the end of the evening. And she truly rose to the occasion when we needed to add a large tent at the venue just days before the wedding as a result of an unexpected tropical storm approaching. She spent nearly the entire day scouring her network and making calls to find a beautiful clear tent, worked with the venue to coordinate delivery/setup, and adjusted the ceremony layout to account for the rain. All Lauren’s work helped make our daughter’s wedding an amazing, beautiful event that she and her husband will always treasure.
Lauren went above and beyond for our wedding and we cannot recommend her enough! She helped us plan our special day and made sure everything went smooth so we could sit back and en...
joy every detail!
We seriously couldn’t have done it without Elle M Events. Lauren made the entire wedding process so much easier and way less stressful. From the first meeting, she just got what we...
wanted and helped bring it all together perfectly. On the wedding day, everything ran so smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing and could actually just enjoy the day. Lauren and April, who also helped with the process, handled every little detail and truly made it all feel effortless. We’re so grateful for Elle M Events and can’t recommend the company enough to anyone planning a wedding!
Lauren and her team were really amazing from start to finish. Our day turned out absolutely stress free and flawless and I really owe it all to the planning. Everything was so clea...
rly communicated with everyone involved, wedding party and vendors; we truly felt that we had nothing to worry about when it came to Lauren helping us with our special day. The day wouldn't have been so perfect without the help of the perfect wedding planner!
Lauren was fantastic and everything we needed in a planner! We booked her for day-of coordination. She was immediately friendly, helpful, and so organized! All of the reference doc...
uments she sent us throughout the process helped us plan and track everything so easily. She was so proactive and communicative and when she took over for us, I knew we were in great hands. Once we got to wedding, day, I felt absolutely zero stress because of her. She handled everything so wonderfully The whole day was seamless and so beautiful.
What can we say about the beautiful wedding we just experienced with Elle M Events?! Thank you hardly seems adequate, but... thank you so much to the amazing Lauren, and to her out...
standing partner Abigail!
We knew from Lauren’s easy-going and friendly demeanor on our first call, that she was the planner for us. And we were right! We will be forever grateful for Lauren's professionalism and attentiveness to every detail, her months of planning reminders, and all her wonderful ideas and vendor recommendations. When it came to the actual wedding weekend, we were so relaxed and prepared… Lauren had every last minute scheduled at least a week or two beforehand! She brought everything together with such calmness, and her effortless vendor follow ups, plus her rehearsal/day-of organization and scheduling put everyone at ease. We loved her sense of humor, and especially her empathy and sweet, calming kindness during the most stressful moments.
Planner, coordinator, time-manager, designer, therapist, friend... Lauren truly does it all. We'd hire her again in an instant, and we already miss our monthly, then weekly, then daily emails and chats. Thanks again, Lauren, Abigail, and Elle M Events!
Lauren was so wonderful to work with and it was a pleasure to have her as my coordinator for my wedding last month. Her attention to detail, dedication, and professionalism were tr...
uly exceptional. She has this amazing ability to keep me at ease and was always there to address all my questions, and even staying one step ahead in the planning process. While we didn't bring her on board for wedding design, she provided fantastic recommendations for floral arrangements and decorations, taking our budget into account. Having her professional input and someone to bounce ideas off was a great relief. A week before the big day, she reached out to all the vendors and wedding party members with a schedule and made sure it was adhered to on the day of the wedding. Her team didn’t overlook any detail. A few of my family members traveled from Taiwan to be part of our wedding, and Lauren took the time to rehearse with me, ensuring she pronounced their names correctly. It was a heartfelt gesture that showcased her genuine care and dedication to her work. If you're seeking someone who excels in their profession and has a compassionate heart, do not hesitate to get in touch with her. I certainly didn't regret it!
Lauren did an amazing job planning and executing my brother's wedding in New Orleans. (Such a plus that Lauren was familiar with the area, having grown up there!)
Lauren was so we...
ll organized and communicative leading up to the event, which was so helpful for those of us traveling far for the festivities. During the event she did an amazing job keeping us on schedule, ensuring everything was running smoothly, and making sure everyone was relaxed and having fun.
It was truly and amazing event, and I highly recommend Lauren (and Holly!) for anyone looking for a wedding planner!
Lauren is an absolute dream to work with!! I 10/10 recommend her as a wedding planner. I worked with Lauren for about a year and a half during the planning process and up to our we...
dding day. During the planning process, Lauren provided helpful documents to assist with planning and was available for my questions and concerns. Leading up to the big day, Lauren attended venue meetings, provided helpful coordination, and made sure my timeline stayed on track for all planning. Lauren created the entire day of timeline and was the main point of contact for all of our vendors. Day of, Lauren and her assistant were on site and executed the vision and plans perfectly. I was not worried one bit because I knew Lauren and her team had it all under control. My day would not have gone as great as it did if it weren’t for Lauren and Elle M Events!
I have had the pleasure of having Lauren with Elle M Events be my wedding planner/ coordinator for my wedding this past month. It was the best decision I could have ever made. Her ...
attention to detail, patience and professionalism is unmatched. She was there to answer all my questions and provided me compassion at my lowest moments. She truly is passionate about what she does and works hard to make your wedding dreams come true. I would not have had the wedding of my dreams if I didn’t have her with me every step of the way. I would not have changed anything about my wedding and I have her to thank for that. If you are looking for someone who is not only great at what they do but has a great heart please reach out. You will not regret it at all. I sure didn’t!
Lauren and Abigail were a dream team. Our day would not have gone as smoothly as it did without them! Lauren was great at answering all my planning questions and always had great s...
uggestions and vendor recs. Abigail stepping in for the last month and a half was such a relief. We felt totally confident she had everything covered. Her day of help was also a necessity! Highly recommend them for your wedding.
Abigail and Lauren were amazing to work with from start to finish. I saw the teamwork and effort they put in when I was in a friends wedding and I knew I had to snatch them up for ...
mine. Even though they didn’t fully take over until 45 days out, Lauren still checked in on us to make sure we were on track and answer any questions we had.
Their dedication and professionalism was beyond words and I highly recommend them if you are looking! We had absolutely no issues and they helped take so much off of my shoulders with wedding planning.
Abigail was the coordinator for our son’s wedding in Belmont NC. She was amazing! Punctual, courteous, professional, calming to those in wedding party and especially the bride! She...
had the schedule and stuck to it. I highly suggest Abigail. She was delightful!
Abigail and Lauren hit the ball out of the park with coordinating our wedding! Abigail was so wonderful to work with- she was a huge help with the rehearsal and made our wedding da...
y run smoothly as well! When we arrived at the venue after set up I was truly blown away with how perfect everything looked. Abigail made sure everyone had the schedule and kept us all on track. We had the most wonderful wedding and Elle M Events made the day stress free and fun! They also stepped in and saved the day when the groom ripped his pants 30 minutes before the ceremony- they were prepared with an emergency sewing kit and pins!! Definitely recommend for wedding coordination!
Lauren from Elle M Events was nothing short of absolutely amazing. She was detail oriented and patient while we worked out all the little things and helped to make arrangements fo...
r our wedding day to go perfectly. She was accommodating and kind, and we felt so relieved knowing we had her to help us through every step of the process. We cannot recommend her enough!
Stellar event led by stellar organizer and communicator❗️
Halle and I thought the service was great. Really putting the details in the best of your interest and making sure it’s to your standards or needs. We worked with Abigail and she w...
as great. It was like communicating with a friend. We always felt like she totally attentive to our wedding and didn’t have many distractions pulling away from our event. I would recommend Elle M Events to any size party as we had roughly 200 people at our wedding.
We recently worked with the Elle M Events team at the wedding of Morgan and Tyler at Norfolk Hall. As a DJ/MC, coming in, parking and loading in can be hectic at times. This was al...
so the case for Norfolk Hall on a Sunday when it was pretty busy in the area. Thankfully Abigail and team helped me out with a place to unload and park which is key in the timing of my day. They also were able to secure a table from the venue as well which made everything smooth sailing from there. We worked well off the timeline together and honestly we had a great overall wedding and it seemed like the guests had a great time as well. The Elle M Events team worked very hard and put together a very smooth "flip of the room" in an hours time to make sure the reception stayed on time. Nice job team!!! We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Chris (Owner, DJ/MC)
AAA Entertainment
I was actually a DJ at this event Abigail and her staff did an amazing job. We had rain for ceremony while Abigail kept the bride relaxed waiting for the rain to pass. Her assistan...
t kept guest relaxed as well. Very Organized and on top of everything without showing any stress. Making the night seamless.
Working with Abigail was a wonderful experience. She knew all the ins and outs of the wedding and was very helpful. Abigail is a wonderful wedding planner who pays close attention ...
to detail. It was a breeze and she was always available for questions and responded very quickly!
We love working with Elle M Events! Abigail is on top of things and make it so easy for us as vendors. It's always a great experience and we cannot wait to work together in the fut...
ure! :)
These ladies are cool under pressure! The bride requested some last-minute switcheroo‘s with her flowers from the rehearsal dinner that they were repurposing at the reception, and ...
without any questions asked, these ladies made it happen! If you want to relax and enjoy your day, give them a call!
What an amazing team! We worked with them this past Saturday at Charlotte Country Club, and things were flawless. They have impressive attention to detail, and they really love a...
nd care about their clients.
Lauren Petervary, Lead Planner of Elle M Events, was the most organized day of planner we could have ever dreamed of, especially with all the changes that took place during our 10-...
10-20 wedding with COVID. Our daughters wedding turned out to be the most amazing day, thanks to all the time and effort Lauren put in behind the scenes! We are so grateful for all her assistance; from walking us through the Wedding Rehearsal Friday Night to our beautiful Wedding being organized to the smallest detail. Lauren is the best and my daughter and I would highly recommend her!
Lauren and Abigail were incredible from start to finish! They made the wedding planning process very easy by having excellent and affordable vendor recommendations. They were alway...
s available for questions and quick to solve problems as they arose (which were very few). They did an amazing job in coordinating and directing the show on our big day, making everything flow and stay on time. They both are extremely nice, prompt and well organized. They kept us well informed with our timeline and took care of all the communication with our vendors as our day approached, allowing us to relax weeks prior to the wedding. My husband and I would HIGHLY recommend them to help your wedding be the most perfect day!
Lauren and Abigail were amazing to work with! From the very beginning they were providing guidance on narrowing down vendors (because there are SO many) by taking our desires into...
consideration and helping us make decisions from there. We had several conversations leading up to the wedding and then as it got closer and closer they were able to take over all coordination for the day of the event. Our day was seamless. Abigail and Lauren had everything nailed down and things went off without a hitch. It was a huge relief to know we had people we could trust handling the details of our wedding day. They are both extremely personable and I believe they had our best interests at heart and did everything they could to make our day perfect. Thank you guys so much for everything!!
Lauren was a pleasure to work with and always a professional. All of my vendors specifically complimented how coordinated, kind, and professional she was. My band was my brother ...
in law who plays weddings every weekend, and he said she was the best wedding planner he has ever worked with. She always made me feel at ease, and my wedding went off so smoothly and I have never once regretted hiring her. She was always calm and positive every time I spoke to her, even in the middle of the wedding, and always was one step ahead of me in planning so that she knew exactly how to make everything work. If there were any kinks, I was never made aware because she solved them and made sure my day stayed perfect, just like the dream I had imagined. She was so much fun to work with, so much so that I actually miss all the chaos of planning the wedding. But seriously, wedding planning is the most stressful thing I've ever done in my life and if I had to do it again, the very first thing I would do is hire Lauren. It was the best wedding decision I made.
Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work with! She is personable, organized, and has an eye for detail. My wedding or planning could not of gone as seamlessly without her. She was v...
ery responsive and answered all of my questions, big or small. She contacted all vendors and wedding party members with a schedule the week prior and make sure it was followed the day of. Her team ensured no detail was overlooked. Every one of my vendors and bridesmaids reached out to let me know how much they loved her. You could not pick a better person to work with for your wedding!
Lauren and her assistant did a fantastic job at our wedding. Everything from when the big day started to the end of the night ran smoothly and efficiently. Not once did I nor my br...
ide worry about the timing of anything on our big day. We were even ahead of schedule and were able to squeeze in some extra photo time in some cool spots. She was very enthusiastic and fun to work with. I would highly recommend her services if your looking for a no stress wedding day as she and her team let us enjoy our big day and not worry about the timeline or vendors during the big day.
Lauren was amazing! We were the wedding photographers for Ellen & Jakes's big day, and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. She made sure all of our questions were answered leadin...
g up to the wedding, and she sent us a detailed timeline that kept us on schedule (even ahead of schedule!) on the day of the wedding. Lauren was professional, organized, and extremely friendly and welcoming. We hope we get to work with her in the future!!!
We highly recommend using Elle M Events for your special day. Lauren took away any stressful thing we would have dealt with, had we not had her. Not only is she professional and he...
r attention to detail is phenomenal, but she’s personable and a pleasure to work with. Our entire family just loves her, and she was hands down the best decision we made. This was our second time using them, and we will definitely be using Elle M Events for anything else in the future.
A a professional vendor, I have worked with a lot of different companies and Elle M Events is absolutely one of the best! They are super organized and always available to help or a...
nswer any questions I have when I arrive. They make sure every detail is perfect. I highly recommend for your next event!
Lauren was well organized and turned our attention to important wedding details rather than getting bogged down in minutiae. We didnt have to worry about a thing on our wedding day...
: from final vendor payments to arranging ceremony details, Lauren was on it. Highly reccomend!
Lauren ensured that everything went perfectly for my daughter’s wedding! We really debated whether or not to hire a wedding planner, but it was absolutely the right decision!
L...
auren was organized, professional, and so easy to work with! She helped us with planning, providing recommendations when we asked, handled all of the follow up with vendors, and for both rehearsal night and wedding day, Lauren and her staff orchestrated everything to play out exactly as planned. They were punctual, friendly and trustworthy.
I would highly recommend considering Lauren for your wedding!!!
Had a fabulous experience working with Lauren. I went with the month of, and design package, which really helped me create and bring to life my dream wedding! Lauren is dedicated, ...
thoughtful and thorough. She pointed me to the right vendors to save me time and money, and worked tirelessly on the day of to make sure everything went perfectly. It was such a stress relief the month of and especially the day of!
We love working with Lauren and Elle M Events! As DJs, we've worked with hundreds of wedding/event planners over the years, and Lauren stands out as one of the best. You pretty muc...
h know immediately it's going to be a great experience with Lauren's warm personality. It only gets better from there! Her passion, organization, creativity and communication are second-to-none. Our team always gets excited to work with her. We know how well she takes care of clients, events, and we know it's going to be a success. We highly recommend Lauren and the team at Elle M Events!
We loved having Lauren as our wedding planner! She was very thoughtful during the wedding planning process and easy to communicate with. She is extremely reliable. She connected us...
with great vendors that aligned with our wedding vision. She really took the stress off of our shoulders about the logistical parts of the wedding and all the small details. We were able to focus 100% on each other and spending time with our guests without having to worry about everything going on behind the scenes. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner!
It was a pleasure working with Lauren. She’s an excellent planner & knows how to execute a wedding & making it perfect. I look forward to working with her & her team again.
As a venue representative, I very much enjoyed working with Lauren for a recent wedding. She was professional, timely on correspondence and knowledgeable about the whole process. ...
I would welcome her back as a partner on future wedding events.
Lauren is the absolute best person on this planet. Seriously she thinks of everything and takes care of every little detail. She made my entire wedding experience stress free. The ...
morning of the wedding she completely took my vision and pieced it all together. I am SO grateful we found her for the big day. She answered every single question I had and even helped me figure out and finalize all the details. It does not get better than Lauren! Stress free experience and 100% satisfaction! She truly cares about her clients and works so hard.
Lauren and her crew were great to work with! It truly made our job as a caterer much easier having planners that know what they are doing! Thank you all for your great and diligent...
work! You Rock!
Lauren was so organized and amazing to work with! I look forward to collaborating with her again in the future.
I recently filmed a wedding where Lauren was the lead planner. She was awesome to work with. Before the wedding she made sure I had all the information I needed and provided us w...
ith a detailed timeline as well as a venue layout. During the wedding, she gave me notice before all the big events which was much appreciated. Everything was on time and ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend Lauren to all my brides!
From a venue's perspective the wedding planner is the most crucial vendor to the success of your event. Lauren is by far one of the BEST planners we have worked with! She is effici...
ent, detail oriented, and incredibly knowledgable in all things weddings. She truly cares and is passionate about all of her clients wishes. These attributes are the reason she is one of our preferred partners! You can not go wrong with Elle M Events!
Lauren was seriously the best decision we made in planning our wedding. We knew as soon as we met her that her knowledge of the wedding industry and experience were one of a kind....
She was there for us every step of the way and made decisions so easy! Lauren made great vendor recommendations that made the day such a breeze. The day of the wedding she was a lifesaver and a sense of calm in the craziness of schedules and timelines. I truly was able to enjoy my wedding day and not worry about a thing, and Lauren and her team at Elle M events were such a huge part of that. Thanks!
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PO Box 952, Davidson, NC | Charlotte, Lake Norman, Winston-Salem, Asheville, NC + SC
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