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Kelly Clements
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Kelly’s Elegant Events is a premier wedding and event planning company in Champaign, IL. The team specializes in crafting glamorous, stress-free events. They are dedicated to curating a unique celebration tailored to each couple’s tastes and styles.
Kelly is a passionate professional with years of experience in event planning. Her career began working with Girl Gone International, a global community, where she helped organize events to connect women from all over the world. Through this experience, she gained a wealth of knowledge and discovered her true calling. Kelly adores bringing couples’ visions to life and crafting unforgettable memories for each celebration.
Kelly’s Elegant Events offers in-depth services tailored to your needs and budget. The team of event planners will be with you every step of the way, from venue selection and budget management to vendor coordination. They will even create your invitations and save the dates. They also offer comprehensive guest services, providing travel assistance, booking accommodations, and tracking RSVPs. Kelly’s Elegant Events offers day-of coordination services, adding a professional touch to your big day. A team member will be on-site throughout your event to set up and manage the flow of your wedding. Destination wedding packages are also available, and Kelly offers her expert knowledge to help plan your day remotely.
Black-owned and Woman-owned Business
Speaks English
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Kelly Clements
Owner
Kelly is passionate about bringing people together to celebrate. Originally from the UK, she has lived in six different countries, exposing her to unique experiences and perspectives that influence how she goes about planning celebrations.
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5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Kelly received overwhelming praise for her exceptional work as a wedding planner in ensuring seamless wedding preparations and execution. Clients expressed gratitude for her empathy, professionalism, and dedication, emphasizing her role as a calming presence and advocate throughout the process. Positive feedback highlighted Kelly's organizational skills, communication, and ability to keep events within budget. Reviewers highly recommended Kelly for her outstanding service and ensuring unforgettable moments at weddings and other events.Nick T
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5.0
12/16/2024
Kelly was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding! From start to finish, she was incredibly organized, knowledgeable, and always responsive to our needs. She handled everything with ...
ease, from mailing out our invitations and managing the RSVP list to helping us stay on budget.
We had a destination wedding in the Caribbean and hired Kelly as our day-of coordinator. She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the best day of our lives. Kelly’s friendly and personable nature made her a joy to work with, and her confidence and fun attitude helped take the stress out of the entire process.
If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding or any other event seamless and enjoyable, I can’t recommend Kelly’s Elegant Events enough!
Mimi M
5.0
9/19/2025
Kelly was the best part of our wedding planning process and our wedding day! I truly can’t imagine what we would have done without her. When I first reached out, I was feeling defe...
ated and overwhelmed, but Kelly stepped in with such grace, warmth, and enthusiasm that it immediately put me at ease.
Beyond contacting vendors, managing logistics, and chasing down stray RSVPs, Kelly was my biggest source of support. She not only kept everything organized and on track, but she also made sure I felt calm, confident, and cared for throughout the process. On the day of our wedding, she went above and beyond—handling every detail seamlessly while also checking in on me to make sure I was okay.
Kelly wasn’t just a planner; she was an advocate, a cheerleader, and a calming presence during one of the most important (and sometimes stressful) moments of our lives. We are endlessly grateful for her expertise, empathy, and dedication, and we can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Mary T
5.0
9/16/2025
Absolutely thrilled with our experience with Kelly! She was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we started working together, she made everything so easy and enjoyable. My fam...
ily absolutely adored her, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about her clients. Her professionalism, creativity, and positive attitude truly set her apart. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any future brides looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make their special day unforgettable!
Chris T
5.0
8/14/2025
Kelly made my wife’s life happy while planning our wedding. As they say, Happy wife, happy life.” Kelly helped make our dream wedding possible. She took so much of the weight off m...
y wife. We could just enjoy being engaged and trusted Kelly to take care of everything.
Wendy W
5.0
7/29/2025
Kelly was an absolute dream to work with. She took care of all the organization, vetted vendors, communicated with them after we chose each one, and kept us informed of everything ...
along the way. She made sure we kept within our budget and found ways we could have everything we wanted. She was extremely professional and her communication with us throughout the whole planning process was perfect. This was very important since we planned our wedding in our home state which is 800 miles away from where we live. I can’t recommend her enough. I am never getting married again, but I will hire her for any other important events we have. As the English would say, “she is mint!”
Candace B
5.0
7/23/2025
I recently went to a wedding where Kelly was the wedding planner. Let me tell you she made sure every detail was perfect. You need someone to take charge of everyone (guests, bri...
dal party, caterers, pastor, parents, photographer) otherwise it would be chaos and that's where the wedding planner comes into play. You don't want to have the bride giving orders? Also you need help in planning the wedding? Kelly can help with that too? I believe it's required to have a wedding planner these days and Kelly is your gal! She's the best in the business!!
Melissa P
5.0
12/16/2024
Best party ever!!
Kelly organized my 50th Birthday party and it was beyond amazing! From start to finish, she was a pleasure to work with and she took care of nearly everything. I ...
appreciated how Kelly paid very specific attention to all my requests and ideas. I did absolutely nothing and she took care of EVERYTHING! Kelly and her team listened closely to our vision and provided helpful guidance to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly. The day-of coordination was outstanding, and they kept the timeline running smoothly so we could fully soak in the celebration.
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