Illumination Events Studio

he entire wedding planning process. She is insanely organized, on top of every detail, and seemingly everywhere at once. Beyond that, she’s hilarious, down to earth, and refreshingly honest when it comes to sharing her opinions and guiding us through decisions. She handled tough conversations on our behalf with total grace, never made anything awkward, and was such a joy to work with. I kept telling my wedding party how excited I was for them to meet her because I knew they’d love her as much as we did. She brings such a vibe!! Throughout the entire process, she made us feel supported - no question was ever too much, no last minute change was ever a problem, and we always felt like we were in the best hands. Our families kept commenting on how amazing she was too!! I truly cannot recommend Chelsea and her team enough. Honestly, I want to have another wedding just so I can work with her all over again!

handled everything so well!

such a wonderful person and I was SO lucky to have her!

. 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.

y seamless and stress-free. She was professional, organized, and incredibly kind. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

aking 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.

knew that Chelsea had everything covered! The best decision I ever made was hiring her as our wedding coordinator.

’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!

ng before, the day off and after the wedding, which allowed us to enjoy to the max.

id 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!

me we had a problem, Chelsea came to the rescue. She is absolutely wonderful.

e 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.

ents 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!!!

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!

ed 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.

vents is who you want!

e 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

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!

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!!!

eel 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

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!

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!

r 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!

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.

as 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!!

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!

with our choice and highly highly recommend Illumination!

swer 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.

hrough 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

suring 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.

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!

y 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.

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!

y lights up a room! She truly cared that Morgan and Erik’s wedding day was wonderful! We highly recommend her!

ision 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!

nd 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.

can bring your vision to life and will make sure your dream wedding is your reality.

n 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!

ole 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!

as 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!

tay 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 (: