Design, Wedding, and Event Planning
$3,200 starting price
Louisville, Kentuckiana, Lexington, Central Kentucky
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Lorrie Hanners
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & EVENT PLANNER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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L&M Detailed Events is a premier design and event planning company based in Louisville, Kentucky. At L&M, we believe that every event should reflect the unique vision and personality of its hosts. We are committed to putting your needs first and will work tirelessly to bring your dream event to life.
Co-founded by seasoned event planners Lorrie and Melissa, L&M Detailed Events combines years of expertise with a passion for creating unforgettable moments. Our mission is to design and execute events that are as unique as you are, ensuring that each detail is tailored to your personal style and preferences. Whether you need event management or assistance with handling every detail, we’re here to support you with as much planning as you desire.
Melissa and Lorrie offer custom packages to suit your specific needs, ensuring that your event is a true reflection of your vision. Your planning journey begins with a consultation, where we take the time to understand your style, budget, and personality. We’re committed to making the planning process as seamless and enjoyable as possible, so you can relax and savor every moment of your celebration. From intimate gatherings to grand weddings, we bring years of experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a welcoming, stress-free approach to every event we create.
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- Lorrie HannersPrincipal Designer & Event PlannerAs a Principal Designer and Event Planner at L&M Detailed Events, Lorrie brings over a decade of experience in transforming clients' visions into reality. Since co-founding the company in 2012, Lorrie has been at the helm of creating unforgettable events and stunning designs that reflect each client's unique style and needs. Lorrie’s leadership approach is built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and a strong customer-first mentality. Her award-winning work has earned her recognition in the industry, but it’s her genuine connection with clients and meticulous attention to detail that truly sets her apart. She is deeply committed to providing a seamless, stress-free planning experience, ensuring every event is executed flawlessly from start to finish. A mother of three and an avid lover of fitness and the outdoors, Lorrie brings a well-rounded perspective to her work, balancing creativity with practical, solution-driven leadership. She strives to create spaces and moments that resonate deeply with her clients and their guests, making every event not just memorable, but meaningful.
- Melissa AndersonPrincipal Designer & Event PlannerAs Co-Founder and Principal Designer/Event Planner of L&M Detailed Events, Melissa Anderson combines her passion for design with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Known for her warm, approachable personality and exceptional organizational skills, Melissa ensures that every detail of your event is executed flawlessly, allowing you to relax and enjoy the day. With a focus on customer service, Melissa is dedicated to creating stress-free, seamless experiences for her clients. Her work has garnered recognition, including industry awards and published features, thanks to her meticulous attention to detail and creative vision. Above all, she is driven by a desire to make every event memorable and unique. When she’s not designing unforgettable events, Melissa enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband, son, their dog Wally, and exploring new places. Her friendly, customer-service-driven approach ensures that every event is tailored to exceed expectations and leave lasting memories.
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L&M Detailed Events received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, with Lorrie and Melissa being praised for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. Many reviewers emphasized how stress-free and smoothly their weddings ran thanks to L&M's assistance, allowing them to fully enjoy their special day without worries. From vendor recommendations to day-of coordination, L&M Detailed Events was highly recommended by satisfied customers for their masterful wedding planning skills and personalized touches that made each event unique and memorable.Review photos
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Sarah E
5.0
1/02/2025
I would absolutely recommend L&M Detailed to plan your wedding or any other event! I really can’t say enough nice things! I grew up in the Louisville area which is why we got married here, but my husband and I both live out of state. We planned the entire wedding from afar and Lorrie made it so much easier. She provided many vendor recommendations and I was so happy with all of them. We had found a few vendors on our own prior to hiring Lorrie and when we told them later that Lorrie was planning our wedding, they were relieved. L&M Detailed has a reputation in the industry of being very organized, professional, and easy to work with. It really put us at ease leading up to the wedding and everyone was so right. I am a Scheduler/Planner in my job, so very Type A. Lorrie was on top of every detail and I got to enjoy the day with no worries. That was the biggest blessing and I really can’t thank Lorrie enough. She also had Melissa and other helpers there the day of the wedding and the extra hands made the day go by so smooth. Even my husband who was a big skeptic about hiring a wedding planner said several times leading up to our wedding how thankful he was for Lorrie and how it was so worth it! She thought of and handled everything!
Hannah R
5.0
12/22/2024
We cannot recommend L & M events enough! For our wedding we worked mainly with Lorrie, but we also had Melissa present at our wedding and meetings. They both were beyond phenomenal! They made the day run seamlessly. Prior to our wedding, they answered all of our text, emails, phone calls and were with us every step of the way! I am a type A, planner, need to be in control of everything but I was able to let go and enjoy because of them! It was so nice to be able to not have to worry about anything because they were on top of literally everything. Whether it's full wedding planning or a day of wedding coordination- Lorrie and Melissa of L&M events are the people to go too!
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Claire H
5.0
12/10/2024
Melissa made my wedding planning experience not only seamless, but EASY. There was nothing she was unwilling to take on for us throughout our year of planning. She is incredibly detailed and calm under pressure. But will advocate for her brides when needed. I cannot recommend her enough. She is a true professional and master wedding planner!
Jane S
5.0
11/24/2024
We hired L&M Detailed Events for my daughter’s wedding. From our first meeting I was so impressed with their professionalism and enthusiasm in sharing their services with me. I loved the idea that during the planning process I would be working with one planner, but day of her partner would also spend the day with us. Together, the day of went so smoothly. Their attention to detail exceeded my expectations and we could fully enjoy the day without having to worry about anything. Our planning process took about a year and Melissa was always available to answer questions and meet with me and other vendors when needed. I highly recommended L&M Detailed Events!
L B
5.0
11/21/2024
As the mother of two married daughters, I have worked with Lorrie twice! She kept us on task and was excellent at brainstorming solutions to challenges. She managed our large team of vendors from beginning to end and searched out new vendors for us as needed. Lorrie was a wonderful listener and encourager for both me and my daughters during our planning process. One of her many strengths is her ability to help personalize the wedding weekend with all the little details that make the celebration unique to the bride and groom. I highly recommend Lorrie and Melissa for any event you may be planning! They are the best!
J J
5.0
11/21/2024
L&M Detailed Events is the way to go if you're wedding planning in Louisville! I worked most closely with Lorrie on my wedding and she was a pleasure to work with. When I was struggling to decide on venues, she helped us tour lots of different options around town. Lorrie is especially talented with all of the interpersonal skills, including helping us manage all the meetings and communications with vendors and guests. Lorrie and Melissa worked together to bring our events to life seamlessly on the day-of! Everything was pretty darn perfect and how I dreamed it would be! Couldn't recommend L&M more highly!
Callie H
5.0
11/21/2024
I cannot recommend L&M enough! They made the wedding planning process so much less stressful. Any concern or worry I had, I would reach out and get a quick response with fixes and ideas that eased my mind. I am so thankful for them and glad that we had them to help with the wedding planning process. It was such a great feeling to be stress free on my wedding day, because I knew they were there to make sure everything went smoothly. They helped me create the beautiful wedding and reception that I envisioned, and I couldn't have achieved it without L&M. Now I'm crying again! Everyone needs them for their wedding!!!
C S
5.0
11/21/2024
L&M was excellent to work with during our wedding planning process. We worked primarily with Lorrie and really appreciated her organization and thoroughness. She always took detailed notes and asked us and our vendors all the right questions to keep us on track and make our vision a reality. Lorrie remained professional, communicative, and sincere throughout the process and we felt 100% taken care of by both Lorrie and Melissa on our wedding day. Cannot recommend enough!
Lindsay U
5.0
10/09/2022
I don't even have words for how fantastic Melissa and Lorrie are! We hired them for day of coordination and my only regret is not hiring them to help us plan the whole event-it would have saved us so much time and stress! We met with Melissa about 5 weeks out from the wedding to walk her through everything and iron out some of the last details. She asked questions that I would have never even thought to ask but really helped make us feel more prepared for the day of. From the get go she seemed to just get what we wanted the wedding to be and really helped to iron out the day of schedule to make sure the wedding ran smoothly. They were in contact with all of our other vendors prior to the day of and even showed up to the rehearsal to ensure everyone knew where to be.
But where they truly shine is on the wedding day! I honestly couldn't even tell you one thing that went wrong or sideways that day because Melissa and Lorrie just handled it. Every time I needed to find one of them they just magically appeared-and they were everywhere, all day! Everything was set up and ran perfectly and was exactly how I pictured it. I have no idea how they do what they do but they are true experts and so friendly, calm, cool and collected-they amaze me! I cannot recommend them enough-we got to enjoy every moment of the wedding and know it was in large part thanks to them.
Casey J
5.0
4/09/2021
We hired L&M after selecting another planner who took our deposit and did nothing for months and months. It was a really bad/stressful experience. After we found L&M, Lorrie made the wedding planning process so stress-free and enjoyable. Our wedding was more wonderful than I could have even imagined. They took care of every detail so we could just enjoy our wedding. Also, all the vendors she recommended were incredible. Hiring L&M Detailed Events was the best decision we made when it came to planning out wedding. I can't recommend them enough!
Jess B
5.0
11/25/2019
When I started planning our wedding, I quickly became overwhelmed with all the options that are available for every part of a wedding. I was also about to start a new job in a different state than we planned to get married (with my husband living in a third state). I was hesitant to spend money on a wedding planner. But I thought I would at least talk with some to see what I thought anyway. Enter two wonderful women: Lorrie and Melissa. They were immediately kind, warm, welcoming, and obviously organized and knew what they were doing. They were interested in me and my husband, what we wanted, how we wanted it, and how they could help us get those things! When they told me their ultimate goal for a wedding is that the couple wouldn't know if something went wrong until AFTER the wedding, I was sold!
Throughout the 15-month engagement, we met several times when we would visit Kentucky and Melissa made time for phone calls often to stay in touch and updated. Each time, Melissa would have a list of things we needed to follow-up on, things we needed to start thinking about, and some longer-term items to just "be aware of." This helped us immensely. She worked with us on a budget, never suggesting we spend more! She was able to provide suggested vendors, but never once pushed us to hire anyone specifically. The honesty and openness we received was such a sigh of relief for us because we feared that from other wedding planners with whom we met.
There were MANY things that I would not have ever thought about (or would have considered after it was too late). She attended vendor meetings with us (or for us when we couldn't make it). She made a detailed schedule of the wedding weekend that had five-minute increments at some points (incredible to my Type A personality, but not scary to others because you know Lorrie and Melissa have it covered for you!). She did all the things we weren't looking forward to for our wedding planning so we could focus on the fun stuff. She answered the hundreds of questions I had throughout the planning. She was available at all hours by text, phone, and email! It was phenomenal!
Finally, the wedding weekend arrived. And, just when I thought they couldn't get any better, Lorrie and Melissa helped us through the rehearsal step-by-step, stepping in when there were questions, discrepancies, or issues. The next morning (wedding day), Lorrie and Melissa were at the venue decorating, arranging, double-checking things, and setting up for our fabulous day! Melissa came to see us while we were getting ready to check in on me and how I was doing. She is the sweetest!
Our wedding went off without a hitch (that I noticed). Lorrie and Melissa handled EVERYTHING. These women are sincerely true experts in their fields. They are wonderful at their job, but they are also seriously wonderful people. We feel so fortunate to have met Lorrie and Melissa and to have been able to work with them and get to know them as people.
Working with Lorrie and Melissa was THE best decision we made in the wedding planning process! Meet with them and see for yourself! If nothing else, you will meet two of the sweetest ladies in Kentucky!
Alex H
5.0
7/29/2019
My wedding would not have been the same without Lorrie and Melissa. If you are on the fence about spending money on wedding coordinators I would definitely budget it in and make it a priority. I had no idea what all went into planning a wedding but was confident that I was organized enough to do part of the work. I selected the partial planning package. They still attended any meetings or calls that I wanted them to, helped pick vendors, helped clarify proposals and even gave honest advice when asked. Lorrie handled an issue 3 days before my wedding when something I had ordered for the wedding was not what I asked for. She immediately took the stress off of my plate. They both helped calm my nerves the day of and were a great support for our wedding party and families. I can't say enough good things about them. They are now part of my family and I consider them friends.
Stephanie M
5.0
6/09/2019
When I decided to include these ladies in on my wedding day, I hit the jack pot. You can really tell that they love what they do. In the week prior to my wedding they provided excellent communication and even support when I got stressed. They made the day of my wedding happen with zero stress and allowed me to enjoy my wedding day. They made my vision come true with all my decorations and even my cake. Thank you so much for everything that you two did on our wedding day :)
B G
5.0
11/07/2018
These ladies are the absolute BEST! I had done most of the big planning by the time I went looking for a wedding planner so I opted for the Day-of Coordination package. Melissa created an extremely detailed timeline for the day and provided it to all my vendors. During our consultations she had really great ideas about how to set up the venue and make everything flow smoothly. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her! On the day of, Melissa and Lorrie set up the venue SO beautifully I couldn't even believe it! I had vastly over-ordered my flowers, so they got really creative and made arrangements for the ceremony aisle and arbor. It looked FANTASTIC! When my guests started arriving an HOUR ahead of schedule, I started freaking out a little, but Melissa came up with a plan on the fly for my groom and I to take a few more first look pictures together while everyone went into the venue so they wouldn't see me before the ceremony. I felt so confident and carefree knowing Melissa and Lorrie were there for me and I can't thank them enough. They worked tirelessly the whole day to make sure everything went smoothly. By the end of the night all the cleanup was done and I was able to ride off into the sunset with my husband without a care in the world. Melissa and Lorrie are total superheroes. Hire them immediately!
Geneva P
5.0
10/13/2018
Lorrie and Melissa were honestly the most amazing part of our wedding day!!! They were truly incredible. We had a lot of DIY and little details for our space and Lorrie and Melissa put it all together so perfectly! With them in charge, we were truly able to relax and enjoy the day! They worked closely with all our vendors and made sure everyone and everything was exactly as it should be. If I were ever doing another big event like this I would absolutely use them again. They started officially six weeks out for "day of" coordination and it made the world of difference. We were planning everything out of state and they did a lot of legwork and working with the people in the area so that it was easier for us when we finally got in. I really cannot say enough good things about Lorrie and Melissa, they are the absolute best and we felt so lucky to have them on our day!!!
Meagan B
5.0
10/10/2018
Lorrie and Melissa were the absolute best decision we made in our wedding planning process. I think even they would say that they had their work cut out for them with our barn wedding, where they had to help coordinate 10+ vendors on a one-way road with semi-particular neighbors ;). They were so organized and such calming presences during the whole planning process and especially the day of. If I could give them 100 stars I absolutely would. Cannot thank them enough!
Paul F
5.0
8/28/2018
As a clergy person who has officiated at weddings for over 50 years,, I have to say that L&M were one of the most detailed and thorough planners I have ever experienced. As I saw them quietly working behind the scenes, they were most attentive to the whole bridal party; from the rehearsal, to the day of the wedding and then the reception following. They are so very professional in their approach and made everyone feel so very much at ease. They spend a huge amount of time in the details and make sure that everyone is comfortable.
5.0
7/02/2018
Melissa and Lorrie are absolutely fantastic! We planned our wedding from several states away, and we knew from our first phone call that this was going to be an easy decision. We worked primarily with Melissa who managed every single detail beautifully. Working with L&M was seamless, and I knew everything was covered. On our big day, Melissa handled everything with grace and a lovely smile throughout. Thank you L&M!
Allison P
5.0
3/07/2018
I wish we could give Melissa and Lorrie 10 stars. They were both so incredible to work with and made our day go off without a hitch. They were there to answer every question, arranged timing and confirmed plans with every vendor, and kept my whole family generally sane over our wedding week! These ladies are a dream team. They set up our entire reception while we were rehearsing, kept everyone on schedule the day of, and handled every detail to make sure our wedding went as we envisioned. Honestly, L&M is the best money we spent for our wedding.
Chloe T
5.0
11/13/2017
Melissa and Lorrie are truly amazing people and professionals. We purchased their partial planner package and from day 1 knew we were in good hands. They provided a google doc worksheet that was a detail oriented person and overwhelmed Brides dream! Split into comprehensive sections, which included tips, tricks, and vendor suggestions. They were always very responsive to my questions, and requests for every "in the weeds" detail I had. As the day got closer, they seamlessly became more involved, taking over the reigns when I was loosing steam. :) Assisting me with final venue and vendor meetings, finalizing the timeline, and managing last minute changes and requests from family members (which in and of itself deserves a medal!). On the day of I honestly could not have done it without them, they were so on top of it. I am not one who likes to give up my control of and in situations, but I knew I could fully trust Melissa and Lorrie to execute and handle every little detail and task that goes into pulling off this type of monumental and special event. I only wish someone would have grabbed my bouquet at the end of the night, haha! But in all seriousness, I enjoyed and appreciated their enthusiasm; they really made me feel like our wedding was top priority, and not just another one on their calendar. Thank you Melissa and Lorrie!
Elizabeth B
5.0
10/09/2017
There is a reason that Lorrie & Mel have the glowing reviews they do - it's because they've earned them. I booked a full-service wedding package with them well in advance of my wedding, knowing that planning a wedding in Kentucky from where I live in California would be nearly impossible. I'm SO happy I did. These ladies have hustled on my behalf from day one, and when some major hiccups occurred in the planning process, not only were they on top of communicating with me about them, they always had a suggested plan of action and clear guidance for what to do next. Their suggestions and recommendations were always in line with the overall vision we had discussed, and when I didn't like something or made a choice that differed from their recommendation, they pivoted flawlessly and without judgment. Month-of and day-of, I didn't worry about timing or logistics or details. Lorrie and Mel handled EVERYTHING for me, including planning contingencies as rain threatened the forecast and guest lists fluctuated. Our wedding went off beautifully, and it had everything to do with these two ladies busting their tails. Truly - I didn't do a thing on my wedding day. They did it all, and we've had so many friends and family in attendance tell us what a great wedding it was. The service they provide is incredible and they are a joy to work with, coordinating all of our vendors behind the scenes seamlessly, keeping track of the wedding party and keeping them in line, and letting us know where *we* needed to be at every step of the way during the wedding. You MUST hire them if you are in Kentucky!!
Perry S
5.0
7/05/2017
Hiring Melissa and Lorrie was the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning process. Being an event planner myself, I knew we didn’t need full-blown wedding planning, but I also knew that if we didn’t put someone else in charge the day of the event then it would be me worrying about all the little event details. Lorrie and Melissa say they want you to feel like a guest at your own wedding, and that’s exactly how it was for us.
Since our arrangement was for day-of coordination, we met with Melissa a few weeks before the big day to go over every tiny detail of the plan and hand off all the contracts. Melissa took care of almost all our vendor correspondence from that point forward. She came to our rehearsal and, together with our officiant, walked through everything to be sure everyone knew the plan.
While our contract was for day-of coordination, Melissa and Lorrie also helped us out with some advice that we needed throughout the whole year of planning. They had vendor recommendations for us (including our DJ, who we also loved) and answered our questions about the marriage license process, etc. We had a Jewish wedding, so there were a lot of customs that varied from most other weddings, but Melissa and Lorrie dived right in and had no trouble following our and our rabbi’s instructions. And everything went perfectly!
Rachel B
5.0
4/20/2017
These girls are INCREDIBLE. They went above and beyond for me on my special day. Lorrie and Melissa truly cared about my day and taking any and all stress off of me. Everything was perfect because of them and everything was more than organized. They are seriously the BEST out there. Highly highly recommend 100%
Alex O
5.0
5/24/2016
I cannot begin to imagine the planning and day of process without Lorrie and Melissa. They were there for us throughout the entire planning process and checked in with us frequently. They made the wedding day run so smoothly and were there for us the entire week before and day of the ceremony. We had zero stress the week of the wedding because of them. They helped us to remember small details and coordinate with all of our vendors. I could not have asked for two better people to be apart of our wedding day. They are absolutely amazing and great at what they do!
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