Events By Elle

g a vision or bringing one to life, Michelle will give you great advice and execute to perfection. She is efficient and incredibly talented at intuiting what people want, mediating disagreement, and finding solutions. She's also wonderful to spend time with. Working with Michelle takes the stress out of event planning--you will not be disappointed!!

it was to book them. Michelle has stuck with me through every high and every low these last 4 years. She is a huge part in our incredibly unique but beautiful wedding planning journey. When we met Michelle in 2019, she initially helped us plan our big 200 person wedding, then 2020 hit. Michelle adapted quickly, getting our big day rescheduled and planning a separate intimate backyard wedding on our OG date. After all of these changes and hard work, Nick and I unfortunately cancelled everything all together due to unforeseen challenges… only 29 days before our backyard wedding. Michelle did everything for me when rescheduling and canceling each one… she not only showed up but went above and beyond to support me when I needed it most. I couldn’t have done it without her. Michelle gives 100% effort in everything she does. Even after so many changes during an exhausting pandemic, she still had so much passion in her work and quickly became someone I could always count on even after our cancelled initial wedding. She felt like more than just my wedding planner, she became a trusted friend and confidant. 2 years later after some time apart and finding solid foundation again, Nick and I felt 100% ready to FINALLY tie the knot ASAP! Michelle jumped to our side right away even with our short 3 month planning timeframe for the April date… Her genuine excitement and support of Nick and I felt so positive and much needed when planning a wedding for the third (yes I said third) time. This time, Michelle made sure we got it done… and worked tirelessly to make sure THIS one was the wedding of my dreams. I have no words to explain the pure joy, perfection, and happiness I felt on this long awaited day. Michelle took a video when I first walked into the venue and the excitement on my face when I run up to hug her says it all. Our wedding day with her as our coordinator was far better than I ever could have imagined. This group of girls only performs with the highest standards, never skipping a beat or leaving any loose ends. Our third time really was the charm. Thank you events by Elle, Michelle, Jonelle, and everyone else for being by far the most qualified, genuine and hard working wedding planning group in KC!! Not sure what you’re doing if you don’t snag Events by Elle while you can, you absolutely won’t regret it.

the way. She was there for us not only as our planner, but also as our friend. We'll never forget the kindness she showed us!! The entire wedding planning process was so smooth. She answered all of my questions, shared lots of creative ideas, and made sure everything ran seamlessly. We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding day turned out. We are so grateful for Michelle and the Events by Elle team for all of their hard work!! I never thought I would love wedding planning as much as I did. But it was such a fun and exciting time! And I know it was largely due to having Events by Elle on my side! Hire Events by Elle as your wedding planner, it'll be the BEST decision you make!!

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remely professional, detailed, organized, and experienced. I could not have done the wedding process with out Lauren.

s and was always one step ahead in the planning process. Lauren took away a lot of worry and stress leading up to the wedding day! We could not have done it without her! Thank you Lauren and team!

reality by bringing together top-notch vendors. The entire weekend was a joy as the mother of the bride because Michelle and her team were on every single detail. I was able to relax and enjoy all of the moments. Events by Elle was recently voted Wedding Planner of the Year and is very deserving of this title.

to work with. So if you need a Wedding Planner, I highly recommend Events by Elle! Love them!

art and soul she put into making our wedding day perfect is above and beyond what I expected. So where do I even start to talk about how amazing Events by Elle is? Let’s start with the planning process. Each time we met, Lauren was always focused on our vision and what we wanted. When we were unsure about design, she would show us multiple options and ask questions to gain an understanding of what we were looking for. Communication was a top quality with Lauren. She would consistently communicate with vendors to make sure they knew where they were supposed to be, at what time, and exactly what they should be doing. If you’re Type A like me, then Lauren with Events by Elle is who you NEED to plan your wedding in order to stay on top of every detail leading up to the big day. Next, let’s talk about the rehearsal the night before. Before the rehearsal started, she made sure to introduce herself to everyone so that they knew who to go to throughout the day if they needed anything. After introductions, she made sure to keep the night moving and keep everyone organized. Lauren did a great job leading the rehearsal so that everyone knew what to do. One of the BEST things about Events by Elle is that they print off a day-of itinerary for the wedding party so that all members know where to be and at what time! This was SO HELPFUL so that as the bride, I wasn’t worried about scrambling to communicate with everyone or find anybody if they were missing. So after the rehearsal, Lauren handed this to all wedding party members so that everyone was prepared. Lastly, let’s get to the best part - the wedding day! On the wedding day, Lauren kept everything running on time. I’d see her moving from bridal prep room, to the groom prep room, to the lobby to meet vendors, to the ballroom where the ceremony took place, and even to our hotel rooms so that she could grab our luggage and move it up to our honeymoon suite. And did I mention she did this all while wearing a dress with heels?! There was also an incident where our corsages were stolen. Lauren gathered a few bridesmaids, took some flowers from their own bouquets, and tied it around some ribbon so that the grandmothers were able to feel special. There will always be little emergencies that will come up on the wedding day. Luckily, Events by Elle provides a HUGE emergency kit so that you are prepared for anything! Thanks to Lauren and the Events by Elle girls, we had the most perfect, magical wedding day. And my favorite thing about them, they took their job seriously, but when it was time for the reception, they became guests and had a fun time!!!

erything and Lauren just cultivated my wedding vision into reality. Planning a wedding during the pandemic could be extremely difficult especially with having to reschedule to a later date. Michelle and Lauren made everything so easy like pushing the EASY button to have everything just shift 10 months out to ensure we had a safe, fun, and magical wedding. A piece of advice for any future brides, HIRE EVENTS BY ELLE, especially Lauren V, as they will make this process as stress-free as possible. I remember my initial conversation with Michelle, she said hiring a planner is like hiring a best friend to help you plan your wedding. She was right, Lauren V was truly my best friend doing this process - it's more than just planning logistics, it's ensuring you are prepared and supported.

nd want them to run with it. I had a very specific vision and I feel that it wasn’t completely carried out - I think a lot of times they are making the final call and choosing what they think would be best other than what I think would be best. Other then that I really loved their timeline and organization! They are awesome at dreaming up a vision.

d support was one that we have never experienced on this level before. We are so thankful to have worked with this team. It made our two events stress-free and allowed us to truly enjoy the process and the actual day. Cannot recommend Events by Elle enough!

gave me advice throughout the process whenever I needed, and she took initiative to make our vision happen. I would just say a few words and she would know exactly how to make my jumbled up ideas come to life! I could tell this team is the real deal by the detailed, comprehensive, and cohesive guide to make the day perfect. I seriously didn’t worry about a thing leading up to the wedding or day-of thanks to Michelle. If you are contemplating getting a planner, you DO want one and you have to have Events by Elle!!

ng planning was just not my thing. I am not a type A thinker which made planning feel much more stressful than exciting. Lauren went above and beyond to make sure that we did not miss a thing in the planning process for our special day! I have known Lauren for several years which made planning my wedding with her even more exciting. She has become an incredible professional with so much talent and passion for the wedding industry. She maintained professional contact with all my vendors and was able to execute our dream wedding vision to perfection. She always had tons of advice that she shared with us to help us make the right decisions. Not only was she incredible during the planning process, but she was a Superhero on our wedding day. We were able to sit back and enjoy our day knowing that she knew exactly what needed to be done at every step. This lady went above and beyond at every step of the way to show her support and make our day a dream come true. We are beyond grateful for Lauren's friendship & professional planning. This is a planner you do NOT want to miss out on. Thank you, Lauren!

oordinators to find the right one - someone who was an amazing human, was thoughtful and meticulous about the details, who knew the vendor community in KC and could help me find the best of the best, would listen to our crazy ideas and bring my back to reality, would advocate for us, and most important get to know us to help execute on one of the most important days in our life - after talking to many planners, I knew Michelle Layman was the one after our first convo! My first call with her went 90 minutes and she didn't focus on my budget or rush me off the phone - she took the time to ask thoughtful and important questions like "how do you want your guest to feel", "when you think about three words you want to use to describe your day what are they", and "what are the things that matter most to you". I knew from that moment I could trust her with decisions, my guest's experience, my vendors, and everything in between. She made wedding planning fun and always made sure to capture some great images throughout the planning experience. Every conversation with her I could feel her investment in my day and her thoughtfulness of making sure each piece and detail went together flawlessly. I can't count how many times I said YES to her ideas because they were better than my own. Fast forward to a year in and we had to postpone our wedding two months before because of COVID. Talk about a big decision - I remember calling Michelle to ask her about what we were going to do. We had over 15 vendors on our list and one of the hardest venues to book in KC. Michelle kept calm cool and collected and within a few days had almost all the vendors agree to a new date in 2021. I was so impressed with how she took this huge burden from us and made sure the day would still be so magical a year later. She was the rock that gave us hope through the pandemic. Fast forward to the month of the wedding. Brides - there will be about 15 freak-out moments leading up to your day. Did you remember to do this, if this done, does so and so know about this. Every time I went to Michelle she reminded me it's normal to feel this way and then reassured me she had everything under control. She was truly incredible. Finally, we get to the day of the wedding. I swear Michelle, Karoline and the whole EBE team were my angels that day. The venue was breathtaking, the vendors were flawless, the details were to die for. Every step of the way Michelle's team was by my side - checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed, and making sure everything in the background was perfect so we could enjoy and taking in all the moments. We seriously could not have had the wedding we did without Michelle and EBE, I am forever grateful for their kind hearts, creative minds, and being willing to take this adventure with us. Thank you so much, most importantly thank you for bringing your best to the table and making this event one for the century. Brides - if you are looking for a partner in making your dreams a reality, hire Michelle & EBE immediately!! You will not find a team better than this in KC or anywhere for that matter. I am forever grateful for you, Michelle, and so glad this experience made us lifelong friends.

ng like the last one did and I needed help to bring my vision to life. Events by Elle took the ball and ran with it. Every detail was absolutely perfect and well thought out. Michelle was there for meetings, emails, and most importantly moral support. I could tell that she really cared about our wedding and making sure we were happy during the planning process. The Elle girls were at both our rehersal and wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect. Day of, all hiccups were avoided and if there was a problem, I had NO idea. They took care of everything from coordinating vendor arrival, handing out our cards/tips to vendors and making sure the florals and decor were just how we wanted. I was seriously blown away when I saw the reception space for the first time. They completely brought my vision to life but it was even better than I could have ever imagined. I could not be more thankful to have Michelle and the Elle girls on our team our wedding.

h of our families were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that the Events by Elle had it handled. We are so thankful for Lauren and the team and the role they played in making our dream wedding happen (despite covid!).

hout the wedding planning process. Having her help was invaluable!

he impressed me with both her professional skills and with her beautifully virtuous heart. She recognized how overwhelmed I was and provided recommendations even before she officially became our coordinator. During the time I worked with her, her elegance and warmth along with her rich experience and work efficiency brought such a relief, and made the intense preparation process fun. She is patient, a good listener, and was able to quickly recognized what I was looking for - sometimes in ways that were beyond words. After recognizing my needs, she was always quick to respond, connect, and solve the issues. With over 10 years experience in this industry, she brought with her a rich resource of various vendors and sharp judgment on the arrangement of both the big and tiny aspects of my wedding day. Her excellent coordination helped to make my vision of the wedding day come true.

al, making things easy and stress free.

king with her as much as you will. This is your girl for all things wedding!!

one of their lead planners, Lauren, was available. I can’t say enough good things about Lauren. She was professional, calming and worked incredibly hard to make sure our day was perfect. She had excellent communication and was always thinking ahead to things that would have never crossed my mind. Lauren coordinated with our vendors and always had our best interests at heart. She made me feel cared for and supported. We hired Events by Elle for the last 8 weeks leading up to our wedding, but my now-husband and I often talk about how much easier things could have been if we had worked with Lauren from the beginning. To sum things up, Lauren is the sweetest person and our day was an absolute dream totally thanks to all her hard work!

t in that chair with my husband to meet who our planner was I was amazed. After leaving I said lets finalize the deal and pick her as our wedding planner. Boy was I right on the money! lol, that's an ole southern quote. Michelle not only became my wedding planner she became a friend. I love the way she allow us to be free with what we wanted for our wedding. She wanted the best for us and she knew what we wanted. Especially after learning that I'm a type A kind of lady!! lol, but in a good way! She also never missed a beat when choosing the right vendor for us to pick out!! We got everything we needed with her pick. So if you want a Wedding planner who wants the best for you, she will be just that! If I could do my wedding over I would pick her again and again. I can't think Events by Elle, Michelle enough for all the phone calls, emails, messages, coffee meetings and so on. You are amazing!! So brides out there if you are trying to find a responsible, reliable, and down to earth planner here you go. The perfect match for us!!