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$950 starting price
Northeast Ohio
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Whitney Dexter
OWNER & CERTIFIED WEDDING EVENT PLANNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to Magnolia Event Planning and Design, your premier destination for exquisite wedding planning and design services in Brunswick, OH. With our passion for perfection and extensive experience in creating unforgettable events, we are the go-to team for couples seeking a seamless and enchanting wedding experience.
At Magnolia Event Planning and Design, our team of expert wedding planners is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. From elegant and romantic ceremonies to modern and chic celebrations, we specialize in curating events that reflect your unique style and personality.
With a keen eye for detail and an unmatched sense of creativity, our talented designers transform any space into a breathtaking masterpiece. From stunning floral arrangements to luxurious drapery and lighting, we take care of every element to ensure a visually stunning and cohesive event design. Our comprehensive wedding planning packages are tailored to cater to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you require full-service planning or guidance in specific areas, our skilled consultants will meticulously handle every aspect, including venue selection, vendor coordination, budget management, and timeline logistics. Relax and enjoy the process as we work tirelessly to make your dreams a reality.
As a trusted partner in your wedding journey, we understand the importance of flawless execution. Our team of professionals ensures that every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, allowing you and your loved ones to fully immerse yourselves in the joyous celebration.
Experience the perfect blend of professionalism, passion, and personalized service with Magnolia Event Planning and Design. Let us take the stress out of wedding planning, allowing you to savor every moment of this milestone occasion. Contact us today to embark on a remarkable journey towards your dream wedding.
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Whitney Dexter
Owner & Certified Wedding Event Planner
Whitney is a Certified Wedding Event Planner with a deep passion for creating unforgettable experiences. By day, she tirelessly cares for patients as a Registered Nurse, and by night, she transforms into the ultimate event planning extraordinaire. With two beautiful daughters and three beloved furbabies, Whitney knows the importance of love, family, and attention to detail. Her expertise lies in ensuring that every aspect of your special day is seamless and magical. Known for her professional yet friendly approach, Whitney excels in coordinating wedding timelines and thrives under pressure. A master mutitasker, she effortlessly juggles various tasks and can always be counted on to get the job one to perfection. Trust Whitney to bring your wedding vison to life and create memories to cherish forever.
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5.0
out of 5.016 reviews
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Magnolia EPD received rave reviews for their wedding planning services, particularly from Whitney and her team. Reviewers highlighted the exceptional professionalism, organization, and dedication of the staff, especially in handling last-minute requests and ensuring a seamless wedding day experience. Services such as storage room access for decor, vendor coordination, and personalized attention were praised, with multiple couples expressing gratitude for making their wedding visions a reality. The team's ability to understand unique preferences, coordinate decorations, and provide stress-free event management received high praise, cementing Magnolia EPD as a top choice for couples seeking dedicated and reliable wedding planners.Review photos
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Jean W
5.0
10/20/2024
Magnolia EPD was such a key aspect of how seamlessly our wedding day flowed. Whitney and her team are incredibly kind, helpful, organized, professional and when needed-assertive! Whitney has quite a bit of knowledge in wedding planning and is a steal for what she charges. We loved working with the whole team. TOP service.
For example, my husband : ) forgot to order the late night pizza and it was supposed to have been too late to do so… but once it was in Whitney’s hands— pizza was there within the hour.
Lastly we really liked utilizing her storage room full of beautiful wedding decor, the arch alone was worth it (I used the beautiful black arch) but then I was also able to “rent” tons of things, like a wedding sign, votives, card box, etc all so that I didn’t have to purchase these things. The picture attached is of Danielle’s creation—using a cricket to create our welcome sign. We loved it all!
response 10/21/2024
Thank you so much Jean. It was our pleasure in helping bring your vision to light. Not to ...
mention, the weather was absolutely stunning that day. You were such a joy to work with and I will miss you guys. Take care and wishing you many years of happiness together.
Michaela S
5.0
8/25/2024
Hiring Magnolia was the single best decision we made for our wedding. Whitney and Danielle are excellent at what they do and ensured that our wedding weekend went as smoothly as possible. For all my type A brides who planned every component of your wedding yourself, Magnolia allows you to enjoy the weekend you spend so much time creating as just the bride, as they handle all the details and coordinate with your vendors on your behalf. I’d highly recommend Magnolia to any couples looking for a weekend-of coordinator or more comprehensive planning!
response 10/21/2024
Thank you so much Michaela for your kind words. We had a blast helping you plan for your s...
pecial day. Wishing you both many years of happiness.
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Gina T
5.0
8/21/2024
Whitney was an absolute pleasure to work with and she truly is the reason our day ran so smoothly. I wish I had found her services earlier so that she could have helped us book the rest of our vendors, because she made sure that the vendor we hired were working for us and that our vision was brought to life exactly as we envisioned it. From set up to break down, everything was perfect and our timeline went according to schedule. We could not be happier with how everything was planned/managed for the day of and we simply can not imagine not having Whitney there to help us out with all of our random needs.
Whitney was so good at her job, even the entire bridal party was impressed at how she took charge and directed the event.
response 10/21/2024
Aww, Gina!!! Thank you so much for your kind review. You and Ernie were an absolute last t...
o take care of. I miss chatting with you and planning. One of the funniest weddings we had the joy of being a part of. Wishing you both many years of happiness.
Christian E
5.0
8/06/2024
Whitney, Nicki & Terrence were so great to work with! They understood my vision and really helped narrow down all the details for the event. I felt so supported throughout the planning process. The support and reassuring was the glue that kept me from falling apart. They maintained positive energy even when working with some of my very particular wedding party. Whitney really had my back, and they made sure to include my husband and his wants to really make the day special for us. My family and guest raved how beautiful everything was. My dad said he was already thought we picked a nice venue, and when he saw the ceremony he was pleasantly stunned. And what really did it for him was when he saw the reception hall, to which he said everything came together gorgeously.(Which is saying something for the guys in my family.) I just really enjoyed working with this group. They are proffesional and personable. And I'm trying to think of other events I can have them plan for me!! I think they're great for DIY brides who are looking for profesional support. And I would certainly enjoy working with them in the future.
response 08/19/2024
Hey Christian. Thank you so much for the kind words. It was our pleasure to serve you and ...
Philip on your special day. We will definitely be here for all of your future needs.
Emily S
5.0
7/22/2024
Whitney was the best coordinator I could have asked for. She was worth every penny. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. She went above and beyond. My wedding day was perfect thanks to her. Any issues that did come up, she handled without anyone even knowing.
Brittany C
5.0
7/05/2024
Whitney is incredibly talented & dedicated with her craft as a coordinator! I’ve been photographing weddings for ten years & it was a joy to get to work alongside Whitney & her team on a recent wedding. Her team is professional & friendly, always offering to help throughout every part of a wedding day. We’re looking forward to our next wedding with Magnolia!
response 07/22/2024
Brittany, It was such a pleasure working with you. I'm beyond excited for our next wedding...
together. Thank you for the review.
frank g
5.0
6/05/2024
My niece,Madeline,got married recently.She hired Whitney to be her event planner.Not only did I attend the wedding,I was also present for some of the pre-wedding meetings. Whitney was a joy to work with. She was extremely professional, organized and pleasant. She had a calming influence during a stressful time. With Whitney at the helm, you always knew things would get done exactly as you had envisioned. I would highly recommend this young lady.
response 06/29/2024
Thank you so much Uncle Frank. You and your family were all so kind. I felt as though we h...
ad known each other for years. Maddie and Sam are truly one of the best couples I've had a chance of meeting. It was an honor to host their special day.
Nicole W
5.0
6/04/2024
We met Magnolia at a Wedding expo in Cleveland and hit it off immediately! While at the beginning of the wedding planning, I didnt anticipate getting a wedding planner, but my mom surprised me by contacting Whitney after our initial meeting with her went so well. Whitney from Magnolia was always so nice and had great communication with me throughout the process, and took on any task we had asked of her and offered to help with other ideas that I had in mind come to light! Having her made everything so much easier and I will forever be grateful for all the hard work and care she put into my wedding. I truely feel like she cared about my wedding being as perfect as possible as much as I did. Vendors in the wedding business can be brutal and overwhelming and having her be on my side and facilitate all of them for me was the most important to me. When the wedding finally came of course its always more hectic than anticipated with different obstacles along the way but she took care of all of them and I could enjoy myself as a bride! I had previously been a part of 3 weddings as a bridesmaid and I dreaded the planning process as it always seemed to stress brides out and their planners treated them as a “hurry up and lets get this over with” kind of job. I never felt that way with Whitney at Magnolia. You will not regret your experience with this group. I only have one complaint and its that I wish she planned more than weddings just so that I could continue having this kind of business relationship with them! Thank you again for everything, I hope you see this! Nicole -May 2024 Bride
response 06/29/2024
Hi Nicole. Thank you so much for your time in reviewing Magnolia. It was an absolute pleas...
ure working with you and your family. One thing I love most about this business is that I create the most amazing friendships along the way. You guys will be friends for many years to come. It was an absolute honor to serve you on your special day. The best of wishes on you and Ricardo's new journey.
Madeline G
5.0
6/03/2024
Whitney and her assistant made our wedding very stress free. Not only was the day of stress free but the many days leading to it were made much easier as we decided to take advantage of the extremely reasonably priced decoration rental that Magnolia offers. Having the day of coordinator and the decorations be a part of one company will make your wedding day way less stressful. Whitney and her staff were prompt, professional, and patient with my big family. My only regret was hiring magnolia for just the day of and decorations. I should have committed to the full wedding planning package. In retrospect I see that it would have been money well spent and I should have reallocated money from another area of the wedding for the full wedding planning package. Magnolia was without a doubt the best and most reliable vendor I hired for our wedding. If I could give them 6 stars I would. Very well done.
Samantha B
5.0
6/03/2024
If I could give 100 stars, I would. Whitney was beyond amazing to work with. She understood my vision, and worked hard to make it come to life. The day of the wedding both her and Danielle were phenomenal. They made the entire day run so smoothly, and as a bride I didn’t have to worry about a thing and was able to enjoy my day completely. They went above and beyond putting out any small fires and making sure every detail was as we hoped. My wedding was literally everything I ever imagined it could be and it was because of the hard work they put in taking care of every detail from the second we got there in the morning, till well after we left. THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! Finding you was a blessing!
response 06/29/2024
AHHHH Hey Sam. It was an absolute honor to serve you and Corey on your special day. I had ...
an absolute blast at your wedding. Loved the vibe, your family was a true joy to be around. I wish you and Corey the absolute best and don't forget to reach out if your in the area. Would love to catch up. Thank you for taking the time to review Magnolia.
Gina G
5.0
6/03/2024
I hope I have enough room to write all the fabulous things I have to say about this company!
Whitney was the event planner for my niece's wedding. I was actively involved in her wedding planning, mainly because it is my profession. So, I was ready for all the heavy lifting! From the moment we met Whitney at the first meeting I was impressed! She came prepared, on time and actively participated in the conversation with the venue. Asking specific questions to help us make informed decision at the venue. Each venue meeting Whitney was present and offered great ideas and support thru out the whole wedding process. She was also a lifeline for my niece and each time my niece reached out to Whitney she promptly responded. We were concerned about the décor for the wedding. Whitney offered her wedding décor that you cans use as part of the EP package. WOW! This is an unbelievable opportunity to make the hall look beautiful without costing a fortune! She has something for everyone! Not only that, but Whitney also set up tables so we can see what we like before we choose the final. It was such a simple process for us! I am in awe of her talent for decorating skills. Fast forward to the rehearsal, we are like herding cats and Whitney was able to get us in control and walk thru the wedding, and everyone was prepared for the next day. On the wedding day, I arrived at the time the venue told us we could set up and Whitney and her staff were already there unloading the truck and setting up the hall. The tables were beautiful ! She set up the sweetheart table, memory table and the entry table and everything was perfect! Whitney and her staff were with us 12 hours that day! I cannot say enough fabulous things about this company! She comes highly recommended, and I can promise you it is money well spent to have a great, peaceful wedding day! This company is worth 10 stars! Don’t delay, if you are on the fence, book her, you will not regret it! (If you don’t someone else will!!)
response 06/29/2024
Oh Aunt Gina, it was our absolute pleasure to serve Maddie and Sam on their special day. Y...
ou guys were an absolute blast to work with. I can't say how much fun their wedding was to host. And now, to be a part of your son's special day. We can't wait. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It means the world to us.
Rebecca D
5.0
3/11/2024
Whitney was a huge help in planning my wedding. Her stock of wedding decor, which you can rent for a reasonable fee to help decorate your venue, was a lifesaver and captured my vision. She helped organize vendors, created a timeline and ran the show so I did not have to on the day of the wedding. I was so grateful to have Whitney and her team with me on the day.
response 06/29/2024
Thank you so much Rebecca for the review. I was so excited that your wedding kicked off ou...
r 2024 season. It was absolutely beautiful. I wish you and Dan many years of blessings. Looking forward to a couples wine date.
Alison C
5.0
11/16/2023
Whitney & Magnolia were fantastic! They had professionalism, dedication to the vision of the day, organization & flawless communication with me, my family and my vendors. I used month of coordination and I’m very glad I did. She was able to pull together meetings at my venues, take all of the day of communication out of my hands, and even did a flawless job setting up all of my decor, escort cards, favors table, sweetheart table, guest book, memorabilia table etc.! I’m a pretty hands on bride so I had distinct ideas about the style, and had already chosen my venue and vendors, so I was impressed at her ability to jump in month of and handle the event like she was there from the start of planning. She also made my mom feel extremely comfortable through the coordination process, was direct and helpful at the church during rehearsal, helped locate and book a brand new and adorable trolley transportation service, and picked up and delivered breakfast for the bridal parties at two different locations. She handled a difficult guest with grace, and I will say this vendor decision was 10/10 awesome and she was genuinely excited to make our day special which is a great feeling and brought us much comfort. Lastly, she had nothing but a can-do, get it done attitude that you don’t find often. Whitney and her team works hard and smart — hire Magnolia!
response 06/29/2024
Alison, you and Chris were such a joy to serve. I enjoyed every minute of getting to work ...
with you both. Your family was such sweethearts and so welcoming. Thank you so much for the gracious review. It means the world to me.
Terry D
5.0
10/10/2023
"Whitney and her incredible team are an absolute dream come true when it comes to wedding planning! From the moment we met them, we knew we were in the hands of truly exceptional professionals. They turned our vision into a reality that exceeded our wildest dreams.
Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, and it's all thanks to Whitney's expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication. She handled every aspect of the planning with grace and finesse, making the entire process an absolute joy for us.
Whitney and her team's ability to understand our unique style and preferences was nothing short of remarkable. They carefully curated every element, from the breathtaking floral arrangements to the exquisite table settings, ensuring that every detail reflected our personalities and love story.
Their impeccable organizational skills ensured that our wedding day flowed seamlessly, leaving us stress-free and able to enjoy every single moment. Whitney and her team's calm and reassuring presence was a true gift throughout the entire journey.
One of the standout qualities of Whitney is her unwavering commitment to her clients. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and made us feel like a top priority. Her genuine care for our happiness was evident in every interaction.
Magnolia's network of vendors and professionals is second to none. They connected us with the most talented and reliable individuals who all contributed to the immense success of our day. Every vendor they recommended exceeded our expectations.
Our wedding day was truly magical, and we owe it all to Whitney and her exceptional team. Their passion for creating beautiful, memorable moments is unmatched. They turned our dreams into reality, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
If you're searching for a wedding planner and team who will bring your vision to life, relieve your stress, and ensure a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories, Whitney and her team at Magnolia EPD are the ones. They're not just wedding planners; they're wedding magicians!
Thank you, Whitney, and your extraordinary team, for creating the wedding of our dreams. You are all true superstars, and we couldn't have asked for better partners in this unforgettable journey."
With heartfelt gratitude,
Terry & Lisa
Danielle P
5.0
7/25/2023
I dont have a planning bone in my body, I reached out to Magnolia and gave them some ideas and inspirations. Thats all I really passed along. Let me just say what they came up with blew my fiancés and mine mind. It was beautiful and just the way i had envisioned. Thank you Magnolia for making my day the best.
whitney j
5.0
7/24/2023
Magnolia went above and beyond for us on our special day. Professional yet friendly. Everything went smoothly. We even had a moment when the officiant got lost on his way to the venue. However, Magnolia sent out a search party and things went on as planned. I stressed over nothing. They kept me informed of pertinent issues and handled the rest.
response 07/24/2023
Thank you so much for your review. It was our pleasure to be able to serve you on your big...
day.
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