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Grace Merrell
OWNER & LEAD EVENT COORDINATOR
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Your wedding is more than a beautiful event. It's months of decisions, conversations, moving pieces, and meaningful details coming together for one day you'll remember for the rest of your life.
At Opal & Ivory Event Planning, our job is to make sure you actually get to experience it.
Founded by two cousins and built from a genuine love for bringing people together, Opal & Ivory is a women-owned wedding and event planning company based in Westminster, Maryland, serving couples throughout Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania, and select destination locations.
You Bring the Vision. We Take It From There.
Our couples aren't looking for someone to simply show up with a clipboard on their wedding day. They're looking for a team they can trust enough to hand over the details and let go.
That's where we thrive.
We work alongside our couples to understand exactly what they envision—and then take ownership of bringing it together. From wedding planning and vendor coordination to venue walkthroughs, floor plans, design details, décor setup, and minute-by-minute wedding timelines, we build the structure behind your celebration.
And when wedding day arrives? We're in it.
We're communicating with vendors, watching the timeline, managing setup, anticipating what's coming next, making decisions, solving problems, and pivoting when necessary—often before you ever know there was something to solve.
Our Version of Luxury Is Knowing It's Handled.
We don't believe luxury wedding planning is defined by a label, a venue, or how much you spend.
To us, luxury is a level of service.
It's not having to answer vendor questions while you're getting ready. It's not checking whether the ceremony space is set. It's not wondering if the photographer knows what's happening next or whether dinner is running behind.
It's looking around on your wedding day and realizing you don't have to manage a single thing.
You remain at the heart of every decision and every detail. We simply give you the freedom to relinquish the responsibility without relinquishing your voice.
Because after months of planning, you deserve to remember how your wedding felt—not how hard you worked to make it happen.
Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania & Beyond
Based in Westminster, Maryland, Opal & Ivory provides professional wedding planning and wedding coordination throughout Carroll County, Frederick County, Baltimore County, Howard County, and surrounding Maryland communities, as well as Gettysburg, Hanover, York, and Southern Pennsylvania.
And when your vision takes you farther? So do we.
Destination wedding planning and coordination is available for select celebrations beyond Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Your vision. Our execution. Your moment to live it.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
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
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- Grace MerrellOwner & Lead Event CoordinatorAs a wife and new mother, Grace understands the value of proactive planning and the peace of mind it brings. She has always loved working with people and is passionate about creating seamless, stress-free experiences. As co-owner of Opal & Ivory, she finds joy in bringing each client’s vision to life while allowing them to fully enjoy their special moments. With her background in baking she is sure to whip up the tastiest Wedding Plans!
- Cheyenne MerrellOwner & Lead Event CoordinatorWith a background as a wedding hair and makeup artist, Cheyenne has spent years behind the scenes working closely with brides and coordinators. That experience sparked her passion for being involved in more than just one piece of the day. Often described as the “Type A friend,” she naturally takes the lead when it comes to planning, organizing, and bringing ideas to life. From hosting events to creating personalized travel itineraries, this is truly where she thrives.
Reviews
5.0
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Jacob S
5.0
My wife and I hired Opal & Ivory Event Planning and chose the Ivory Union Package, which included tent rental and full-service planning. It was hands down one of the best decisions...
we made for our wedding.
The entire process was organized, stress-free, and exceeded our expectations. The tent looked beautiful, everything ran smoothly, and we were actually able to relax and enjoy our day knowing every detail was being taken care of.
What stood out most was how much they genuinely cared about making our wedding special. We never felt like just another client. If you're looking for a team that is professional, reliable, and truly invested in your day, I highly recommend Opal & Ivory.
Response from Opal & Ivory
Jacob,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Opal & Ivory with such an im...
portant day in your lives. It was truly an honor to be part of your wedding and to help bring your vision to life.
We're so glad the Ivory Union Package allowed you and your wife to relax and fully enjoy your celebration. Knowing that you felt supported, cared for, and stress-free throughout the process means the world to us, because that's exactly the experience we strive to create for every couple.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for allowing us to be part of such a special chapter in your story. We wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful memories together.
With gratitude,
The Opal & Ivory Team
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