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Illumination Events Studio is a Day Of Wedding Coordination and Party Planning service based out of Richmond, Virginia. Serving both couples and hosts all over the state, IES believes that "Virginia is for party lovers," in particular!
We can't wait to help tell your story through the beautiful, creative details that will color your gathering, and the overall flow of your event. We consider ourselves merrymakers, timeline architects, curators of innovative party ideas, and lovers of special occasions. Let's celebrate! It all starts with you and your imagination!
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- A la Carte Wedding Planning
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- Day-Of Coordination
- Full Service Wedding Planning
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- Rehearsals & Parties
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- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
- Reception
- Rehearsal
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Chelsea and her team made our dreams come true! As someone who is not particularly artsy or creative myself, I had tons of ideas, but no idea how it would all come together or look. Chelsea was able to use our ideas and run with it, turning into way more than I could have ever imagined. She was also extremely helpful with all the details every step of the way. Every time a family member or friend would ask me a question and bring up something up to worry about, I simply responded "I'll just ask Chelsea" or "Chelsea's got it," which was such a relief for someone that is a do it yourselfer like myself. Couldn't recommend anyone more highly and am so grateful for my experience.
We absolutely loved Chelsea and her team! Although we hired them for day-of coordination, it truly felt like they went above and beyond. Chelsea made our wedding day feel completely seamless and stress-free. She was professional, organized, and incredibly kind. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Putting into words the impact Illumination Events and Chelsea and her team had on our wedding day is difficult but I will try my very best. Starting off with a very nervous bride waking up on her wedding day, I felt almost all my nerves leave my body when I met with Chelsea at 11:00 am at the venue. Her radiant smile and personality immediately put you at ease. From the very beginning of the day, I already knew my wedding was going to go smoothly. Chelsea and her team are like fairy god mothers. All day long she was close nearby and seemed to approach me only when she knew I needed something, like she could read my mind (or facial expression). Chris and I felt so special in the way we were cared for, being offered drinks and food throughout the day. Chelsea took my vision of what my wedding day looked like and turned it into the biggest reality, and I really do feel like I owe her all my happiness for it. Not to mention she donated her services to the American Cancer Society Dream Wedding Giveaway, that Chris and I were so blessed to have won. She is an amazing woman and if I had to do it all over again, I would do anything to have Chelsea and her team there with us. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and all because we had amazing people making sure of it.
Chelsea and her team at illumination events were absolutely incredible. We seriously could not have done it without them. I was able to feel so relaxed on my wedding day because I knew that Chelsea had everything covered! The best decision I ever made was hiring her as our wedding coordinator.
Exceptional Wedding Coordination by Chelsea at Illumination Events Studio
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Chelsea, the owner of Illumination Events Studio, for our son’s wedding, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her incredible support. Being an out-of-state couple, Chelsea made the entire planning process seamless, accommodating our needs with great care. She provided many helpful suggestions that truly enhanced the day and was invaluable in both the planning and execution stages. Chelsea created a detailed timeline for the event and ensured everything ran on time and smoothly. We faced a few challenges on the day (guests who previously RSVP’d not attending showed up, guests cancelling on the day of the wedding, a bridesmaid missing her flight, etc.), but Chelsea handled each situation with such diplomacy that none of our guests even noticed! Her team decorated the venue beautifully, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere that left everyone impressed. Throughout the process, Chelsea was prompt in responding to all our questions, always so sweet and pleasant to work with. We wholeheartedly recommend Chelsea and her team at Illumination Events Studio to anyone planning a wedding or event. Her professionalism, creativity, and warm demeanor made all the difference in making the day perfect!
I have no words to express my gratitude to Chelsea and her team! My daughter’s wedding was everything and more we could have imagined. Chelsea was amazing at coordinating everything before, the day off and after the wedding, which allowed us to enjoy to the max.
There are not enough stars to give Chelsea and her team!!! We are so lucky to have had Illumination Events Studio a part of our special day. There was not one detail that Chelsea did not perfect! Having such a great team was so calming to us, and we knew that no matter what, it would be handled.
Chelsea has the warmest smile and is the smiling face everyone should want to see on their special day!
10/10 would recommend Illumination Events Studio for any and all events!
Chelsea and her team were ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to my wedding running smoothly. It was perfect despite so many changes due to weather and people coming in from out of town. Every time we had a problem, Chelsea came to the rescue. She is absolutely wonderful.
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Chelsea and her team at Illumination Events Studio while planning our wedding. Chelsea was the absolute best planner to work with. She is incredibly organized, experienced, and thoughtful during the wedding planning process. She also did so much the day of - working with the venue, vendors, keeping us on a timeline, handling the flow, and bringing energy and excitement to us and our guests. We wouldn’t have been able to do our wedding without her. She is incredible and highly recommended her and her staff with any event.
If you are having a wedding (micro or large) you NEED a day of coordinator or full on planning support. And I would not recommend anyone other than Chelsea and the Illumination Events team. Chelsea was incredible. She answered a million and one of our questions with positivity and great insight. Led a wonderful finalization call before our wedding. Provided ample planning materials and support documents leading up to wedding. Worked amazingly with our local Richmond vendors (and even recommended our AMAZING florist when we were desperate to find a good affordable option!!). Completed a quick and simple rehearsal. On the day of wedding Chelsea & team arrived very early and managed the day perfectly. We even had a major ceremony space issue caused by venue and Chelsea literally saved the day with quick problem solving. She was with me and fluffed my dress before walking down the aisle and made the moment special before my big walk :) Chelsea is fun, kind, bubbly, organized, and brilliant. The services are worth every penny. Book Illumination Events for your wedding!!!
Chelsea and her team were nothing less than AMAZING! I had my wedding at Fairview and it was perfect. Chelsea made sure I had everything I needed and so much more! I didn’t have to worry about anything the day off because Chelsea had it covered! It was the best being able to take it all in an just enjoy my time with my now husband. Definitely consider booking this amazing team!
Chelsea is a clipboard-carrying hero. Our plans had to drastically change at the last minute, causing a scramble to totally replan everything in just a couple months. Chelsea knocked it out of the park. She took it all in stride and was able to help transfer our vision (aka the wedding she had already been helping us plan) to a completely different venue, number of guests, and date. She handled everything with the absolute best energy, making what could have been a super stressful situation into a non-issue. Every meeting with her was a blast. She was genuinely excited to help us plan our wedding and the results blew us away. She is a joy to work with and you would be crazy to not hire her for your wedding.
Chelsea's organization and attention to detail was fabulous. The wedding went so smoothly thanks to her coordination. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, Illumination Events is who you want!
Illumination Events Studio and, more specifically, Chelsea, made our wedding day an absolute dream. Chelsea's wedding coordination services were nothing short of exceptional, and we are so grateful for the team’s hard work on our wedding day. Her attention to detail was unparalleled, and she worked tirelessly to ensure our wedding felt and looked effortlessly beautiful.
Chelsea's expertise and dedication were evident from the start. She seamlessly navigated the planning process, offering valuable insights and creative solutions. Her ability to handle the myriad of details (there were a lot!) with precision allowed us to relax and truly enjoy our special day.
What set Chelsea apart was her genuine care for every aspect of our wedding. It wasn't just a job for her; it was a passion. Her presence was calming, and her organizational skills were a lifesaver. The bridesmaids were so impressed that they were all asking for her contact info – a true testament to her exceptional work.
On the day of the wedding, Chelsea orchestrated everything flawlessly. From coordinating vendors to ensuring the timeline flowed smoothly, she handled it all with grace and efficiency. Her behind-the-scenes work was the secret sauce that made our celebration feel seamless.
We honestly can't imagine what our wedding day would have been like without Chelsea and Illumination Events Studio. She turned our vision into a reality and created an atmosphere that exceeded our expectations. If you're in search of a wedding coordinator or planner who goes above and beyond, Chelsea is the best in the business. Our heartfelt thanks to Illumination Events Studio for making our day truly unforgettable.
-Kelly & Chris
Chelsea and her team at Illumination Events are amazing! We had four zoom calls with Chelsea in the months leading up to our wedding, and she was so prepared for every one of them, with a checklist of the most important things for us to tackle. We were planning from another state, so her input was super important, and she was spot on!
The day of went SO smoothly and stress free. A possibly stressful dress rip of mine was fixed thanks to Chelsea's sewing skills - good as new!
In addition to their amazing work on all of the technical parts of our wedding, Chelsea and her team are kind, encouraging, and fun people. We would absolutely recommend this event planning service!
We couldn't have had nearly as special a day as we did without Chelsea and her team. She is so enthusiastic, detail-oriented, supportive, and responsive, I felt like I did nothing at all and it was amazing. Zero stress! And Jasmine was there with us the day of and it was absolutely seamless, she took care of everything and was so calm and supportive. 10/10!!!
I cannot say enough positive things about Chelsea and her team. Hands down the best decision I made throughout the entire wedding planning process was hiring Chelsea. She made us feel so confident in our decisions and I knew her and her team would take care of everything. Her energy the day of made us comfortable and excited. <3
My daughter and I worked with Chelsea and Erica for her wedding at Fairview Farms and they were fantastic. They took care of all the details and really made her day seamless.
My husband and I worked with Chelsea Moring and when I say this woman is worth her weight in gold, I mean it. I’d give her all the stars if I could. Both of us are active duty and we’re actively deployed during the planning process and she went above and beyond to make sure we were able to make zoom calls work from three different countries all at once. She kept us on track while we were busy and forgetful about wedding requirements. Day of, she and the team coordinated the most perfect day, I’d almost believe she could control the weather too with how beautiful everything turned out. I truly do not have enough good words about her and this company, they really helped bring to life a day full of memories that will last a lifetime!
Chelsea and her team were truly amazing! She was able to anticipate so many needs I didn't even realize were needs! I'm not sure what we would have done without them! Chelsea kept us completely at ease during the planning and as for the day of - AMAZING! Her teams attention to detail, organization and planning truly allowed us to completely relax and enjoy the day! I highly recommend Illumination Events Studio!
Chelsea and her team are AMAZING. I do not know what we would have done without their support and planning. We worked with Illumination Events Studio starting 60 days out from our wedding date and had their services the day of the wedding, and Chelsea and Erika kept us so calm and organized during the crunch time leading up to the wedding and throughout the day. Chelsea was so fantastic in handling all our questions, and easily put our vision to life. The day of, Erika ensured everything went smoothly so we truly were able to fully enjoy our day. I highly recommend Illumination Events Studio!
The illuminations team is amazing. They were my day of wedding coordinators and did an amazing job. I worked mainly with Chelsea and Jasmine and they were incredible. They kept everything organized, on track, and honestly, once I started working with them my stress went away because I knew they were professionals. They kept me on track, gave me ideas, and helped decorate my wedding. I am not a details person and they were. Words really can't express how beautiful my wedding turned out because of these people. I would highly suggest to anyone to use this team and if you are still on the fence about a day of coordinator they are worth every penny. Honestly, if I could go back I would change most of my other vendors and have them plan my wedding fully.
Chelsea and her team were INCREDIBLE!
Chelsea took off so much stress during the entire process. She is so sweet & down to earth and made the entire process so easy and fun! She has such a positive attitude and knows how to have fun with everyone while still being absolutely top notch at her job. I couldn’t recommend her and her team enough!!
Chelsea and her team are amazing! I was stressing getting everything organized and coordinated until I met with Chelsea. I immediately felt at ease! I'm not lying when I say that my wedding day was 100% stress free. Chelsea, Holly and Myrna had everything covered. I highly recommend Chelsea and her team! I feel like I have made a friend for life!
1000/10, We cannot recommend Chelsea and her team enough. They were integral to making our wedding day run smoothly — they were professional, organized, and so fun. We are so happy with our choice and highly highly recommend Illumination!
10/10 - I wish my scale could go higher. Chelsea has been by far my favorite vendor hire. She and her team without a doubt made my wedding dreams come true. She had every single answer to any possible question I had. I was able to put all of my trust in her and knew she had everything covered. She was by my side throughout the entire wedding process and the way she has molded her business is nothing but pure perfection. She had every single detail covered and knew exactly what to do in any wedding situation. If you are on the fence hiring a wedding planner - DO IT - even better hire Chelsea and her team, they will have your best interest in mind and let your wedding dreams come true.
We cannot recommend a vendor enough!!! 10/10!!! Chelsea and the Illumination Events Team made all of our dreams come true during our 10/22/22 wedding! Chelsea’s energy radiated through her smile and upbeat attitude the first time we met, and we knew we had to work with her! She immediately understood our vision in every way and we instantly trusted her to coordinate our wedding day! Chelsea and her team somehow took every idea we had and executed it to perfection - every detail was truly magical. Her attention to detail, quick response time, and her expertise in the industry calmed our nerves through the whole wedding process! She engaged with us from start to finish by providing vendor recommendations, planning guides, and checking in on us periodically to make sure we were staying sane! Chelsea was the calm in our storm, the glue that held everything together, and is one of the main reasons our day was so perfect! We thank you so very much for everything!
- The Romeos
Chelsea and her team were nothing short of amazing. When my photographer canceled on myself 48 hours from our wedding. Chelsea was right there setting up my fill in photographer insuring they would be there ready to go. They completely decorated my venue better than I could envision. I provided 3-4 inspiration pictures and they were able to create the mood/ theme I was hoping for . She and her staff were always positive, upbeat, efficient and right there with the answers when I was feeling overwhelmed and over my head. She helped me plan one of the most important days of my life and executed the event with grace and elegance.
I sincerely want to thank Chelsea and Ellie for making my dream event come to life.
Chelsea and her team were absolutely awesome! She came recommended and included with our venue as a day of coordinator but did so much more than that and it was so helpful to have her for questions leading up to our big day. She was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, detail oriented, quick to respond, and most importantly, had the best attitude! Even some of our guests commented on how great of a job IES was doing. We recommend wholeheartedly to anyone considering a coordinator, you will not regret it!
Chelsea and her team are amazing! They are so enthusiastic and their hard work means that your wedding day will be as low stress as possible! I am not a creative person, I literally brought some fairy lights and was like "can we use these??' and they did a great job finding a spot for them. They spruced up our reception more than I could have ever done. They were able to accommodate our request to have our ceremony on a dock, and I honestly didn't think it was going to be doable. Everything was perfect and I can't thank Chelsea and her team enough for everything.
We absolutely loved Chelsea and her team!! We literally could not have had such an amazing wedding without her by our side all weekend ❤️❤️
If you are looking for absolute professionalism and perfection, we would highly recommend illumination Events, (IE ). I can’t tell you how happy and honored we were to have such a planning team. We had absolutely nothing to worry about as it related to our wedding day. We were able to carry on with our day-to-day life endeavors and HOW REWARDING THIS WAS!
Our wedding ceremony was beyond our wildest dream. It was a very elegant and classy wedding. After we shared our vision of our special day, Illumination Events (IE) ensured that our vision came to life. They assisted in so many ways to included but not limited to venue sourcing, customized planning timeline checklist, walk throughs, monthly meetings / check-in’s, set-up & clean -up assistance and most importantly, unlimited hours of service on our wedding Day. We would recommend illumination Event (IE) without hesitation. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Chelsea and her team did a fabulous job with our daughter’s wedding at Fairview Farm Events! She is not only professional and organized, but also kind and courteous. Her personality lights up a room! She truly cared that Morgan and Erik’s wedding day was wonderful! We highly recommend her!
Chelsea is THE ABSOLUTE BEST. HIRE HER! We were looking for a Day Of Coordinator to help our backyard wedding at our home run smoothly, and not only did she immediately “get” our vision and become a cheerleader for our less-than-conventional wedding, she knew every single thing to ask us before it would even pop into our minds.
Chelsea is diligent, detailed, thorough, but also patient and kind and supportive! After a few months of wedding planning we decided to upgrade our wedding package with her to Day Of Plus, and truly one of the only regrets on my wedding day is that we didn’t go all-in with her Planning package too. She is worth every penny and then some! I know she would’ve added tremendous value had we made that decision early on.
And if I haven’t said it enough, she is JOY to work with. She exudes energy and charisma, while also being calm and collected. She doesn’t let her stress show, always has a huge smile and an encouraging word for you, and she does it all while juggling 1,000 things. Multiple people before and during the wedding came up to me and told me how wonderful Chelsea was – HIRE HER! It will be the best vendor decision you make. We are SO GRATEFUL that Chelsea and Pretlow were a part of our wedding day!
I can't say enough good things about Chelsea and Rhema at Illumination Events. We had a wedding date in January but my husband and I both got COVID just 6 days before the wedding and had to postpone it. I called Chelsea after our tests came back and she immediately started working to get the date changed. She called and spoke to our venue so fast that by the time I called them, they already two potential new dates for us. She then took care of reaching out to all of our vendors once we picked a new date to confirm that they were able to change as well. With the date change, she was unable to be at the wedding anymore and connected me with Rhema, who was just as wonderful. Between the two of them, they helped us create a dream wedding! I know they will do the same for anyone who works with them.
We absolutely LOVED working with Chelsea and the team at Illumination Events Studio. They are professional, organized, and incredibly positive, enthusiastic and compassionate. They can bring your vision to life and will make sure your dream wedding is your reality.
Incredible doesn’t even begin to describe our experience with Chelsea and illumination studios. Her kindness and expertise are unmatched. Every time anyone had a question or concern she was there with the answer before you could turn around! She had absolutely everything under control and flawless all day so our only focus was having fun. I truly could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator! 100/10!
There is not enough that I can say about how amazing Chelsea is. I was not someone who had dreamed of my wedding, had no idea where to begin, and just felt overwhelmed about the whole process. Finding Chelsea and getting the partial planning package was the best decision I made during the whole process. She broke down what my fiancé and I needed to do each month so that we were not overloaded closer to the wedding. She explained everything, gave her valuable input when needed (which was a lot), and also helped with obtaining vendors and pulling the vision together. After the RSVPs for my wedding went out, we all found out about Omicron. The next few weeks were very stressful as we figured out how to go forward with the wedding and with things changing daily. Chelsea was available with advice every step of the way and also always there with an encouraging text that somehow was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. Our wedding weekend ended up different than we originally thought, but more perfect and amazing than we could have ever imagined. I was relaxed the whole time because I knew I was in such capable hands and everything went flawlessly. Chelsea coordinated with all of our great vendors and was the only person I had to talk to at the reception when a question came up. I didn’t realize how important that would be to me, but I definitely could not have enjoyed the party as much if I had to worry about timeline or talking to different vendors. Again, I could not recommend Chelsea and Illumination Events more!
Chelsea and Rhema were awesome! They were very responsive and were on top of everything. They helped my daughter have an absolutely beautiful wedding! I highly recommend them!
Chelsea will take care of everything you need! She's organized, proactive, responsive, and flexible for whatever you want for your big day. Highly recommend.
Chelsea and her team were an absolute dream to work with! I began communicating with Chelsea several months out from our wedding through the day of and she made sure every detail was in place from beginning to end. She was very familiar with my venue and the other vendors which made coordinating our wedding seamless; everything went exactly as planned. If there was something to be though of - this team had it covered! Every request I had for Chelsea and her team was met and exceeded. I can’t recommend IES enough!
I have worked with Chelsea and her team for years. Everything they touch sparkles just like Chelsea does. She was the first person I thought of when I got engaged. She helped me stay on track and plan our wedding for 2 years through the covid crazy down to the last decor item being put away the night of. 100% recommend using them for any event you have. Their professionalism mixed with personal touch is unmatched. Their organization, spread sheets and time lines are amazing to have. The relationships Chelsea has formed with venders all over Helped to find the perfect vibes for our wedding. I can’t thank them enough (:
Illumination studios is by far the best company you can have for your wedding planning adventure! If you’re looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator you must go through them! Words can not describe how amazing they were up until the very last second of our day!
Illumination Events Studio was on the preferred vendors list of our venue and we knew we were going to need, at the least A Day of Coordinator. We called IES and spoke with Chelsea and immediately could feel her passion and positive energy over the phone. Due to COVID we did started with phone calls, texts and emails. We didn't get to meet Chelsea in person until our walk through at our venue. She brought the same Passion and Positive Energy with her! She made suggestions and asked questions we had not thought of. When our wedding weekend came, she and her staff were THE BEST! We didn't have to worry about anything and they did such a great job with the decorations and making the whole day run smooth! WE can not express our gratitude enough in words and we HIGHLY recommend Chelsea and Illumination Events Studio for any wedding or party planning you might have!!
Chelsea was a dream to work with. We hired Chelsea for the last three months of our wedding planning. She helped us wrap up everything. I couldn't have imagined doing this without her. She was quite literally a text away. She was very responsive via text message and email. She contacted all our vendors and pulled them all together. I did not hear from her on our wedding day all but once. I was blown away. All the previous weddings I have been in, they had been texting their planner all day regarding issues. If there were any issues, I still do not know of them to this day. Chelsea and her team were the most amazing people to work for. It was worth every penny to have that type of security on a day I worked so hard to plan. Chelsea and I discussed over the three months how I wanted the wedding to look and she did everything plus more. It was the most perfect day and it wouldn't have been possible with Chelsea and Illumination Events Studio!!
The IES team went so above and beyond to make our day magical! Every step of the way, Chelsea was there to answer our questions, get us organized, and make sure our day was perfect. We have never met a team that is so passionate about what they do and providing the most top quality service as IES!
Prior to the wedding, we booked a design consultation at our venue and were given so many beautiful ideas to make our vision come to life including craft ideas, rental shops in our area, a floor plan, and a rain plan. At the wedding, Chelsea and her team set everything up even more beautiful than we had imagined! They were amazing at contacting everyone, checking on us, making sure everyone had what they needed, and making sure the event went smoothly so that we didn't have to worry about a thing!
We cannot thank the IES team enough for their help, passion, excitement, and incredible skillset in making our day magical! This is the best team we've ever worked with and are recommending them to anyone who wants a stellar event!
Chelsea is knowledgeable, super responsive and extremely helpful. We purchased the Full Day of Wedding Coordination and could not have been more pleased. Chelsea's team handled every detail; nothing for us to worry about on the wedding day. I highly recommend Illumination Events Studio. There is no possible way that we could have managed all of those details with all of the vendors without help.
If I was able to give more than 5 stars, for Chelsea and her team I 100% would. They were absolute rock stars, I cannot believe one vendor could make such an incredible impact on our special day. She coordinated and confirmed things with my other vendors, was a point of contact for family and the bridal party the day of, and was always around to answer any of my questions leading up to the day of. I couldn't recommend her more highly, she had multiple meetings and phone calls with me, came up with an entire day of schedule, and overall was just a breath of fresh air among all the wedding chaos!
Chelsea and her team were FANTASTIC!! My daughter's wedding was AMAZING!! Chelsea helped us think of things we wouldn't have without her assistance during the planning phase. As mother-of-the-bride I actually got to relax and enjoy the day because of everything Chelsea and her team did in the background to ensure things went smoothly and everything was taken care of. We loved Chelsea's bubbly energy and care in being organized. She and her team are true professionals. Highly recommend!!!
Rhema was awesome! She made my wedding weekend run so smoothly and handled so many things behind the scenes. She made sure all the vendors were given up-to-date information and that they got everything they needed while they were there. She made it easy to enjoy the big day!
Chelsea and her team were absolutely incredible. From the second we booked her, I knew we were in great hands! She was so organized and thought about the things that never would have crossed my mind. I loved having her there for venue meetings, rehearsal coordination, and especially all day on our wedding day. She anticipated potential issues and kept them from ever becoming an actual problem (and if there WAS a problem, I had no idea because her and her team were behind the scenes orchestrating everything!) I would absolutely recommend Illumination Events Studio if you want to be stress-free and only focused on what's important on your wedding day!
Chelsea is AMAZING! She loves what she does and it clearly shows in the attention to detail she gives to every couple. It would be a huge mistake not to book Chelsea and her team!
One of our best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Illumination Events for our wedding coordinator! Chelsea and her team were absolutely AMAZING and we cannot say enough good things about them. Leading up to our wedding day, Chelsea was always professional, organized, helpful and enthusiastic for our wedding. We had our walk through at the venue a couple of months before the wedding day and Chelsea gave us great advice to think about – things that I never would have thought about on a wedding day and gave us time to plan ahead. Chelsea was in constant communication and coordinated the timeline for the day with our many other vendors, all while getting our opinion and giving us realistic expectations. Chelsea was very respectful of any decision if we chose to go in a different direction. Chelsea was always quick to respond to every email, text or call regardless of the day or time. As the wedding came day closer, we had a need to adjust timing of getting ready with hair and makeup vendors. Within 20 minutes of contacting Chelsea about the issue, she got in contact with our vendors and figured out a new plan that would work with our timing. I was so impressed at how Chelsea stopped everything to immediately help me. On the day of our wedding, I don’t think Chelsea and her team stopped once for themselves, always had a positive attitude, and was always making sure everything was running smoothy. We brought in a lot of décor items ourselves and Chelsea and her team put them all together exactly how I wished (including her assistant hand-picking up an outrageous number of petals from the ceremony ground). Chelsea checked in on us throughout the wedding day to see if we needed anything but also gave us space to not feel like she was overbearing. When one of the groomsmen’s buttons fell off of his tux right before our ceremony, Chelsea was right there to jump in and sew the button back on with her sewing kit. We are so grateful for the care and attention with which Illumination Events oversaw our wedding. The whole day was flawless and we know that everything ran so smoothly because of Chelsea and her team. We HIGHLY recommend Illumination Events for any wedding or event and know that Chelsea and her team will make it perfect!
Chelsea and team were one of the first vendors we hired for our wedding that was supposed to happen in October 2020. Chelsea had worked on two of my bridesmaid's weddings and they both raved about her. When we moved our date due to COVID, Chelsea let us know that she would stay on with us up until the day of because she had another couple on our new date.
Even though she was technically "double booked" Chelsea gave us just as much time and attention as if she would be there the day of. There is absolutely NO WAY that we would have been able to figure out timeline and logistics without Chelsea. Watching her work out the timeline over a zoom call was seriously MIND BLOWING. She also handled all communication with vendors which was such a weight off my shoulders.
The best surprise was that Chelsea was able to attend our rehearsal even though she had attended another rehearsal the same day. The rest of the Illumination Team that was sent the day of the wedding was absolutely incredible as well. Our ceremony was outside and it started to rain right before we were supposed to start. The team make quick pivots and were able to do so without stressing my husband or I out. They also saved all our cocktail hour food from the torrential downpour that happened even though that meant the entire team was soaked.
During the reception, I was checked on consistently and the team were always available to grab a drink or take care of a request. Timeline adjusts were made in the moment based off how my husband and I were feeling which was great! Both our families were so impressed with Chelsea and team. The next day they commented on how that was the best vendor we could have hired because our day went so smoothly.
In short, if you hire Chelsea and Team, your day will be perfect because that's the expectation they set for themselves and they deliver! We couldn't have asked for a more professional, attentive and FUN team for our big day. Thanks Illumination Events Studio! We will never forget what you did for us on our big day!!
The first thing my now husband and I did after getting engaged was hire Chelsea as our wedding planning and it was the best decision we made during the entire planning process! Chelsea is AMAZING and helped with with everything from picking vendors and making timelines to helping us postpone when COVID-19 hit in 2020. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect and seamless thanks to Chelsea and her fantastic team of ladies helping her. We got several comments from friends and family about how perfect everything went and it was all thanks to Chelsea! We truly could not have planned the perfect day without her guidance, encouraging words of support and friendship through the entire process. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Chelsea and her team to help you with your wedding!
Chelsea, was the first vendor I booked after getting engaged. This was in December of 2018. From that day to the 2 postponements to our finally wedding day; Chelsea was there every single step of the way with calming words, advice, kindness and a cheery smile. Chelsea has a fix for everything! You cannot phase her with any problem, she is ready for all while calming you down. Her and her team made my wedding day completely stress free. She kept things on time, running smoothly and executed my decor plan perfectly. I cannot recommend Chelsea and her team enough!
Chelsea & her team were wonderful. Chelsea made sure my wedding day was a dream- and it was! As well as the weeks leading up to our big day she made sure every plan with each vendor was taken care of. She went above & beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The entire night went smooth and just as planned. Hiring Chelsea was one of the best decisions for our big day.
When my daughter got engaged I didn't think we needed a wedding planner... Thank God she insisted we did and chose Chelsea. The Pandemic hit and we had to postpone, everything got rearranged and the day was seamless. Chelsea was so enthusiastic and easy to work with. She kept us organized and on time without being an annoyance. Her ideas and recommendations could not have been better. I cannot say enough good things about her and her team!
Chelsea was EXCELLENT, and truly made my wedding day the best day of my life. There are so [sooo] many details to remember and manage, and it's a huge stress off of me to have someone to hand them off to. Chelsea thought of all the little details; she corresponded with and directed all our vendors; and she kept a smile on the whole time. Her enthusiasm throughout my wedding process made it fun and, honestly and truly, stress-free for me. I don't know if I'd be able to pull that off without a wedding planner. Highly recommended! Chelsea is awesome!
Chelsea, Sierra, and their team were AMAZING. They thought of so many things I would've never even considered had I been on my own. They made sure everything was in order and that the day ran smoothly/went as planned. They provided so much stress-relief and encouragement throughout the planning process, as well as the day-of. I cannot recommend them enough!
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