The Simply Elegant Group

SEG + Lindsay are the B E S T. There is nothing negative to say; only positive. Whatever package you chose, you will get a customized out of this world experience. They are so pleasant to work with, so affordable and Lindsay specifically gets the job DONE --- there is no one better to have guiding the most special day of your life.

We worked with Valerie Horstmann and her input in our wedding days and entire planning process were significant. She found a wonderful venue, advised flower vendor and a great officiant. Valerie saved us tons of time and took the majority of our stress. She initiated calls with us to keep everything updated. At the wedding day she did the best job, when I and my husband were enjoing our day with our quests. I think asking wedding planners help is a great idea for couples who doesn't want to be freacked out with all these little details in the wedding process. We are very thankfull to The Simply Elegant Group and Valerie Horstmann for be with us all this period! Thank you so much!

We worked with Danielle and had the best experience! As a DJ company, we always appreciate a planner who involves us in the process. The day of was amazing and both Danielle and SEG definitely created the success of the day! We can't wait to work with them in the future!

Jennifer David was our planner and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. The entire experience both before and during the wedding was perfect, seamless, and stress-free. Our experience certainly wouldn't have been the same if it wasn't for Jennifer and Simply Elegant. Highly recommend using them for your wedding!

If you are getting married I HIGHLY recommend hiring the Simply Elegant Group!! First and foremost, I did go with the full service package and if you can, I'd say go with that level. They not only helped so much with the planning, they were also incredible day-of. I was fortunate enough to work with Lisa Hahn and her day-of assistant, Kayli McGee! When I say these two women were amazing, it is an understatement. Not only did they think of EVERYTHING, but they were one step ahead of me/predicting my needs like only pros can. I felt like I did nothing but enjoy my wedding day and that is all thanks to these ladies. Simply Elegant Group, in general, is essential for your wedding. I could not have planned such a beautiful wedding myself. Or if I did, I would have stressed myself out massively! Trust me when I say, you need a professional to make your day peaceful and fun.

Tay Garcia & Simply Elegant group were fabulous to work with during our wedding planning process. Tay was extremely helpful the day of our wedding. She kept our wedding running on time and smoothly. I highly recommend Tay and the Simply Elegant group with your wedding planning needs. Worth every penny!

We are beyond grateful for Melody who orchestrated our dream wedding flawlessly. From the initial consultation to the last dance, every detail was meticulously planned and executed with professionalism and care. Melody not only listened attentively to our vision but also offered invaluable suggestions that made our day even more magical. Her calm demeanor and problem-solving skills reassured us at every step, allowing us to fully enjoy our celebration. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, creative, and exceptionally talented wedding planner. Thank you for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!

Most of the vendors we used for our wedding were recommendations from friends and family, but our wedding planner was based off of reviews on The Knot and we were very pleasantly surprised. We hired a day of planner through SEG almost a year prior to our wedding and they were communicative the whole time. Our planner started working with us about 2 months prior to our wedding and she was great! She was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable when it came to all of my wedding questions. Our actual wedding day flowed very smoothly due to our planners direction and coordination. The only reason that I am giving 4 stars is because I do just wish our planner would have been a little more assertive/provided more direction during our rehearsal.

The Simply Elegant Group was FANTASTIC! Lindsay was wonderful and provided excellent upfront service in the beginning, and my planner Caroline went above and beyond for the month leading up to and day of the wedding. I had wedding guests come up to me saying how wonderful Caroline was. She and her assistant were on top of everything, making sure everything was taken care of and everyone was having a good time. 10/10, would highly recommend!

One of the best choices we made throughout the wedding planning process was to book SEG as our full-service wedding planners. Our lead planner was Ashley Lytel-Carpenter and she guided us through the process and made everything so easy. Her expertise showed through the entire process, with her deep knowledge of the vendor booking process, prompt communication, timeline planning skills, knowledge of wedding planning nuances and details, and her organization skills through the whole process. We both have extremely demanding jobs, and Ashley took a lot of work off of our plates that would have made this process extremely stressful without her. We also had a lot of family health stuff during this process that made everything that much more stressful and without Ashley we truly could not have had this wedding. Additionally, we had another planner take over in the months right before the wedding due to our lovely planner welcoming her first child! Jennifer David took over and it was absolutely seamless due to the professionalism and communication of both ladies! The day went so perfectly, we couldn’t have dreamed of it going any better. Jennifer was an absolute professional and the whole day was completely stress free for me and my husband, like not a single thing we had to handle or address. We honestly knew that we had a great team, but my husband and I are not the easiest to please and we can confidently say the day went PERFECTLY. We cannot thank Jennifer and Ashley enough; we truly had the wedding of our dreams, and we know that it could not have been possible without these two ladies. Thank you so much!

Jennifer David is one of the best planners I’ve worked with! She is the perfect balance of organized and top of everything mixed with the capability to make pivotal decisions in the moment. As an added bonus, she is extremely kind. I have worked with her at weddings on a few occasions, and I can’t recommend her enough! Thank you for always being so great!

My wife and I were very happy with our choice to go with Simply Elegant Group. Jennifer was extremely helpful. While we signed up for a day-of coordinator, we had frequent meetings beforehand, and she provided guidance throughout the wedding process that not only ensured we were on track for the wedding, but also that the day went smoothly. On that day, she was able to help out with anything that came up, giving us the peace of mind to not need to worry about the little things. Our wedding day went off perfectly as a result!

We had an excellent experience with SEG. Due to factors outside of our control, our wedding date changed 8 months out from the day. We had to switch planners and lost a few vendors but Idalis and SEG made the stressful time SO much better. I couldn't imagine how difficult the day of the wedding would have been without Idalis! She was so communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. Her organization was top notch.

I met with Lindsay twice for consultations regarding our wedding plans. Initially impressed, she promised to send a proposal promptly but failed to follow through. Despite my attempts to follow up, I received no response. This lack of communication and unfulfilled promise was disappointing and unprofessional, hopefully this saves folks time in their process

We had a wonderful experience with the Simply Elegant Group! From the moment we met our planner, Kay, we knew we were in good hands. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for what they do made the entire planning process a breeze. Kay took the time to truly understand our vision and brought it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. They were always willing to answer our questions and provide their expertise. On the day of our wedding, everything ran seamlessly and we couldn’t be happier with our experience with SEG.

We didn't originally budget for a planner, but decided to hire the Simply Elegant team 4 months out and are SO happy we did! Kay stepped in at the 3 month mark and helped us with all our final details! There are so many things that we had missed that we didn't even think about. Kay was on top of it and made our day absolutely perfect. We truly could not have done it without her! Highly recommend the Simply Elegant team and especially Kay!!!

My wedding day coordinator, Idalis, was amazing and kept everything on track for the day. I didn’t have to worry about anything and she was great at communicating with me and my vendors. The day went perfectly thanks to her and her assistant.

Could not recommend the Simply Elegant Group enough!! We hired this team with confidence that we would be in good hands. They customized our package and we truly felt heard in the process. After a few months working with our initial planner, Alyssa, we were informed that she was going to leave the company prior to our wedding. Rather than just receiving this news via email, we had an entire action plan shared out and coverage already assigned. It was so great to know that we were covered even though this would otherwise seem like a setback. We were assigned a new planner, Melody, and she was an absolute DREAM to work with. Melody jumped in so ready to help just weeks before our wedding and we couldn't get enough good feedback on her from our other vendors too! She helped with our last minute vision, hiring a decor team WEEK OF to really bring everything together. She was always on top of communication and ensuring nothing was missed with our vendors. To top it off, when Melody arrived to our getting ready location the day of, I felt a sense of calmness. Usually when someone shows up when it's time to be ready to leave and you feel behind, it usually only adds stress...but Melody did the opposite!

We used The Simply Elegant Group for our wedding on 5/4/24. Rabia was our day of coordinator and she helped to make everything about our day run so smoothly! We could not have asked for a more perfect day! Both Rabia and Lindsay were so responsive in their emails and always put us at ease with any questions we had regarding the wedding process! We would highly recommend SEG to anyone looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator!!

Tay from SEG planned our wedding-- she was lovely to work with, and made sure that our day went off without a hitch. She made sure that we scheduled in some breaks/breathers during the day, which was much appreciated. We got multiple compliments about how smoothly everything went. During the planning process she kept us on track and highlighted details that we needed to make decisions about, that would not have occurred to me or my fiance. She was very organized, and always very positive throughout the ups and downs of planning a wedding-- I always felt better after our check-ins. The week of my wedding, I wasn't as stressed as I expected to be, because I was confident that everything was planned and communicated clearly. In hindsight, I don't know that we personally should have gone with the "full service" planning, and might have gone with the "partial" planning instead. That is only because we are detail-oriented folks who are bad at delegating, so we probably didn't take as much advantage of the planning services as we might have-- but that's on us, not Tay/SEG. Overall, I would recommend.

We used The Simply Elegant Group for their day-of coordination services. I cannot recommend them enough! Lindsay was our savior - we could not have done the event without her. She came in at the 60-days-till mark and brought order to the chaos. The day was more than I could have imagined. Well worth it!

The Simply Elegant group was amazing and Nina, our wedding coordinator, and was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Nina and the entire team made sure all of our questions were answered, provided a ton of resources, and took off so much stress as my fiance and I planned our big day. On the day of the wedding, we were able to sit back and relax while Nina took care of everything. Thank you Nina and the Simply Elegant team!

Alex from Simply Elegant ruined my wedding. She was super unprofessional and clearly had no experience with wedding planning. It was very clear from the beginning, but we only needed a "same day" planner, so we looked past many flaws. Other vendors and guests (e.g., family of the bride and groom who asked her simple questions) all complained about her after the fact. She started my wedding 15 minutes early when guests were still arriving, and messed up literally every other detail she was tasked with. She was also super rude to family and guests. For what you pay for Simply Elegant, it is not worth it. We complained respectfully to Austyn after the wedding with concrete examples of her ineptitude and we never received a reply. Do not book.

Neither my husband nor I had been in a wedding, so we had no idea what we were doing when we began planning. We hired SEG for full-service planning, and we were so impressed by the time and resources made available to us. Our planner, Hanh, was so organized and attentive throughout the process. She was able to provide us with so many ideas to make our vision come true, and she knew to ask the vendors questions we never would have even thought of. She even went above and beyond on the day of, in ways such as helping bustle my dress which my mom and I couldn't figure out. The wedding workbook, especially the checklist organized by time out from the wedding, was so helpful in giving us a visual representation of everything we needed to do. Overall, hiring SEG full-service was well worth the money, and we highly recommend them for anyone who doesn't have the time or experience to plan their wedding themselves!

Lindsay Mackey was my planner for my wedding, and I cannot recommend her enough. I felt so at ease knowing that the night was in her hands and didn’t worry ONCE about the timeline. As someone who is incredibly Type A, all I wanted was to be able to enjoy my wedding day without becoming my own wedding planner, and Lindsay was so on top of it, super communicative, and handled all my vendors so I didn’t have to. Not only was she super professional throughout the process, I also felt like she was my friend and wanted the best for me. Thank you to Lindsay and The Simply Elegant Group for making my wedding day a dream come true!

We are so glad that we chose The Simply Elegant Group for our wedding planning. The checklist that they gave us from the very beginning kept us on track during our entire planning process. When our coordinator, Lisa, stepped in 2 months out (and tons of deadlines were coming up!), she helped take so much off my plate. Having Lisa coordinate the timeline and communication with vendors, really allowed me to destress and know I was in capable hands. On the day of, Lisa was calm and collected and helped us navigate a minor day of crisis (THANK YOU). I couldn’t have imagined having our wedding day be so smooth without Lisa and allow us to be fully present to enjoy the day.

Our wedding day would not have been possible without Alyssa with SEG! One of our biggest concerns was making sure everything went smoothly on the day of, and Alyssa made sure that it was exactly what we envisioned. She was incredibly helpful, even from the start at 90 day out. She gave us great advice on things we hadn't even thought of and was one of the biggest parts of a stress free wedding day!

We are so happy we chose SEG for our wedding day-of coordination! Our coordinator Tay made the whole process so easy, keeping us to our timelines and helping manage our vendors. She was so kind, thoughtful and flexible, and on our special day we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Cannot recommend enough!

Could not recommend enough!! So organized, helpful and communicative. Their resources are so helpful for all stages of planning and they are able to help get discounts from vendors. Our planner was Brenda and not only was she a wedding genius but she was such a great presence to have around on the wedding day. Even my family can’t stop talking about how great she was!

We decided to plan our wedding ourselves but opted for day-of coordination and general planning assistance from The Simply Elegant Group. It was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Our planner, Lauren, was incredibly communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. She was always there to answer our questions, provide guidance, and offer support whenever we needed it. Lauren's organizational skills were top-notch. She helped us create and stick to a timeline, and helped us fix problems we had overlooked. She maintained a detailed spreadsheet which kept all our information organized and made the planning process much smoother. Lauren was also extremely professional, interacting with our guests and family members with ease. Everyone loved her, and her presence added to the joy of our celebration. On the wedding day, we didn't have to lift a finger! Everything was executed flawlessly by our planner, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. In conclusion, The Simply Elegant Group was worth every penny. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a stress-free and beautiful wedding day! Thank you so much!

We got engaged in October 2023 and got married in January 2024 - on an extremely tight timeline! We chose the Simply Elegant Group as their reputation and pricing was excellent for what we needed. And they delivered! - we worked closely with Ashley Lytel throughout the whole process. Ashley and her team were amazing during the lead up to the wedding - keeping us on track and making sure things were handled in a timely manner. On the wedding day itself, Ashley and her team were on site to make sure everything went seamlessly - and it did! Their hard work allowed my husband and myself to really focus on each other and our guests on our wedding day instead of worrying about all the details that go into making a truly spectacular event (which, it was!) Highly, highly recommend this group and Ashley in particular.

We used the SEG for our wedding recently in Chicago. We booked the "day-of" coordinator package which was perfect for what we were looking for. Initially we were a little disappointed that there seemed to be some turnover happening with a few coordinators, but were grateful when Alyssa was assigned to us. She was very prompt and helpful when communicating and helped our final weeks and day-of go seamlessly. We were very happy with Alyssa and would recommend the SEG to anyone else needing some day-of coordinating services.

We worked with Jennifer for a recent wedding where our team did photo and video. Jennifer is truly SUCH a perfect balance of fun throughout the day but you better believe she is keeping us to the timeline as well! 10/10 recommend Jennifer and the Simply Elegant team!

I got the chance to work with Jennifer David on a wedding recently and had the best experience! As a fellow vendor in the industry, and a past planner myself, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate a kind, organized, thoughtful planner and Jennifer is all that and more - I can't wait to work together again!

Lisa Hahn truly stood out during a wedding at Adler Ranch, Alexandria MN. With impeccable time management, she kept the timeline on point, showcasing her organizational skills. Lisa demonstrated remarkable problem-solving skills, handling everything with grace. Her dedication and endurance for a long day were truly commendable. As the owner of Adler Ranch, I appreciate Hahn's invaluable contribution to ensuring a smooth and memorable event.

I am a vendor who has worked with both Lily Atkinson and Lisa Hahn at Simply Elegant Group and loved working with them both. Very professional and still very personable to work with. Communication flowed easily. Highly recommend working with SEG and their wonderful planners!

Jennifer David with Simply Elegant Group was one of my favorite parts of our wedding. I am so happy we found her! Jennifer and her assistants were our day-of coordinators for our winter wedding and they were nothing short of excellent. Admittedly, I initially thought I didn’t need a coordinator or any help (DIY bride!) but I didn’t know how it would all get done. I didn’t want to delegate tasks to bridesmaids, family or friends because I wanted them to fully enjoy the day. Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. We did a walk-through of our venue and she was so calm, cool & collected—reassuring me and making me feel confident and excited about the wedding. I think every bride needs and deserves that! Her and her team were able to set up my decor and adorn my reception exactly how I envisioned it! The way they work is so detailed and it was so great to bounce ideas back and forth throughout the process. I was able to give them photos, documents and detailed instructions on how to decorate our space. It was executed so perfectly. My husband and I were able to be a part of our wedding and Jennifer graciously handled day-of communications with other vendors. We truly can’t thank her enough! Thank you SO much, Jennifer! XO.

Our coordinator, Hanh, was absolutely marvelous! She was attentive, fun, and made us feel so taken care of. We used SEG for their day-of coordinator services, but Hanh made it feel like so much more. I would highly recommend her!

We were extremely happy with how our wedding day went, and it could not have been done without the hard work and dedication of our Simply Elegant day-of planner, Lisa Enriquez. Lisa was timely, helpful, and always willing to take something off our plate prior to and before the wedding day. She attended our pre-wedding vendor meetings, helped us create / finalize the timeline, and kept everyone (vendors and our own wedding party) on-time throughout the day. Lisa was caring about all our special moments and wanted to ensure that we were able to fully experience it while she took some of the administrative hurdles off our plates. We even were able to get some great pictures of the events day-of that she was able to snap while the day went on! We are very grateful for the dedication and effort that Lisa put into the day and would highly recommend her or anyone from her team to help make your wedding day fantastic!

Bella with Simply Elegant Group was incredible. We hired SEG for month-of-coordination, and were not able to pick our planner, which was a bit stressful, but we are SO lucky we ended up with Bella. She knew her stuff, and made sure that our wedding went truly perfectly. We had a ton of moving parts, and relied on day-of-coordination for setting up all of our decor & activities, and Bella did everything efficiently and quietly, so if there were any issues at all, we never saw or heard of them! Bella and her assistant took what could have been an incredibly stressful day and made it one that was full of joy & love and very minimal stress. We’d recommend Bella to anyone looking for a Chicago coordinator!

I don’t know what I would have done without Lindsay with The Simply Elegant Group ! I was in Florida and my daughter’s wedding was in Chicago! She made everything seamless! Lindsay and Rabia were there every step of the way! From advice to coordinating! Thank you thank you thank you !!!

We hired SEG to help with our day of coordination on 12.9.23. Lisa Enriquez was our coordinator and she was so helpful on the day of. I particularly wanted someone who would help set up / tear down decor and keep us on our timeline, which is exactly what we got! The day after the wedding I was also pleasantly surprised to see additional behind the scenes videos/photos to look through while we were on our vacation.

If you are thinking about hiring The Simply Elegant Group as your wedding planner, do it! On your long list of vendors, this is the one that will give you piece of mind and help your day go as smoothly as possible. I got to work with Jeanette (Dallas), and she was EXCELLENT! She came in a few months before and made the planning process manageable. She was extremely responsive, organized, and knew all the right questions to ask our vendors. She attended a few on site meetings with us and had great comments and suggestions. On the day of, she went above and beyond to make sure everything was running on time, everyone knew what to do, and even bustled my dress! All the other vendors said how great she was to work with. We were in great hands from start to finish and I am so grateful. Thank you, Jeanette!

We had an incredible experience with Simply Elegant Group for our vow renewal in the Midwest. We DIY’d our first elopement and realized we needed A LOT of help to pull of our vow renewal and wedding reception a year later with a much larger guest list and felt a bit in over our heads with trying to go DIY route again. When first in contact with SEG, we asked for someone with Milwaukee specific experience and that led us to the wonderful Idalis Lopez!! She went above & beyond and made our day go SO smoothly! She was impeccable with organization and extremely prompt with responses and check-ins for us to keep us on track! My husband and I are NOT planners and were juggling a cross-country move + job changes as we were working with Idalis; yet she was SO gracious & patient with us as we navigated many life changes while planning this vow renewal. She also helped us communicate with all vendors that it felt like we could actually be 100% present during the wedding reception and didn’t have to worry about anything. Also inventory!! Idalis crushed it with making sure we kept track of all of our items that we didn’t miss anything. Honestly if you’re on the fence about utilizing a wedding planner or coordinating services don’t wait to secure SEG and Idalis especially as our wedding day would NOT have been possible or such a success without her 🥹 we truly feel blessed that we got to work with someone so on top of their game and felt so comfortable and taken care of!! Also she took some behind the scenes photos + videos that we cried as we had no idea and were able to get other perspectives of our day that are absolutely cherished! If you need planning services look no further and choose Idalis Lopez and Simply Elegant Group for your next event- you’re in great, trusted hands with Idalis!

Jeanette was incredible! She helped take so much stress out of the wedding planning process and ensured our day was as special as we hoped. She was great at checking in with our vendors and making sure we didn't forget anything. Most importantly, she made sure we and our families got to enjoy the day and not worry about any of the details - she had it covered!

Ilisha Singhal was assigned as our day-of coordinator but she was WAY MORE than just day-of. We actually had a different day-of coordinator and was then assigned to Ilisha a little less than 2 months before our wedding day. From the first convo we had with her we knew she was going to be super on it so we were very excited to have her. Every week leading up to our date, Ilisha proved to be super hands-on with all the planning, all the details, convos with vendors, etc. which we appreciated. She's super professional, asks great questions and always offered to do more like reaching out to our vendors directly for any changes we had to make. She was SO ORGANIZED which we loved and super responsive. On a personal level, she was so easy to work and talk with and can honestly say we miss her now that we don't have a wedding to plan.

I have to start by saying that I wish I could review our coordinator separately. Bella would get above 5 stars because she was incredible. The 3 stars are due to the lack of communication from SEG. I understand that we were only one of many, many clients. I also understand that we were not the only client that was impacted by what happened. We had been assigned a coordinator that we had been working with for a few months at this point. Up until this point, she had been okay, but not the best. We had a meeting planned, and our coordinator didn't show up. Not professional, but it can happen. We gave her the benefit of the doubt, maybe an emergency came up, but we kept trying to get in contact with her for about a week, when we realized that was not going to work. We reached out to SEG multiple times, but had a lot of difficulty. It took a lot of phone calls and emails to finally get any response, and we found out our coordinator had quit. At this point, it had been at least 2-3 weeks since we were supposed to have that meeting, which led us to believe that it had probably been around that long since she quit. I understand that there is a lot that has to be quickly turned around and changed due to someone quitting out of the blue. However, it should not take the client reaching out multiple times to hear that the coordinator wasn't working there anymore. We were told there was a wedding that weekend, and I get that there was probably a lot of scrambling that needed to be done for that. In my opinion, it does not take too long to email the clients letting them know the situation and that we would get more information as soon as possible. We would have much rather had that than be left feeling like we didn't matter and were being forgotten about. Again, I understand that there is a lot that goes into taking on the responsibilities of someone who quit, but the lack of communication can only be called unprofessional in my eyes. We had hired a company and were promised communication, and that didn't happen. With all of that happening, we had been given a new coordinator that truly made it all okay. Bella was very professional and followed through with what we had asked her to do. She helped us in many ways and made us feel so much more comfortable after the lack of communication had happened before. Bella went above and beyond to make our wedding as great as we had hoped it would be. She absolutely crushed it the day of, and we felt so lucky to have her be there with us. Again, Bella would get above a 5 star. Ultimately, everything worked out better for us and we are so grateful. With that in mind, we feel that we shouldn't have had a bad experience in order to have a good one.

We had the most amazing wedding day and a huge part of that was because we hired The Simply Elegant Group. Ashley Lytel was a phenomenal wedding planner! She was incredibly organized throughout the entire planning process. Everything was planned and organized in spreadsheets to keep us on track throughout the process. Whenever I had a question, I always felt like I could reach out to Ashley and she would answer almost immediately calming my nerves. She also worked with my parents to help organize some surprises for me and my husband on the side. She truly went above and beyond for us! Not only was she an extraordinary help throughout the entire planning process, but she was incredible on our actual wedding day! I was so relaxed on our wedding day because I knew that Ashley was taking care of everything behind the scenes. I didn't know what was happening--in the best way possible! I just got to enjoy every minute of the day. Ashley is calm, professional, organized, positive, and incredibly knowledgeable about all things wedding. Grateful to have had Ashley as our planner! Highly recommend! Thank you, Ashley!

I am someone who was CONVINCED they did not need a wedding planner - I do event coordination professionally and I truly thought I could do it all myself. I still think that maybe I could have done it, but oh boy am I glad I didn't. SEG was so pleasant to work with, from early budget discussions to the final contract, and I could not be more thrilled to have Brenda as my day-of coordinator. In the weeks leading up to the wedding there wasn't an issue that arose that Brenda didn't instantly take off my plate and all my vendors loved working with her. As soon as I saw her day-of, I felt so much more calm and knew everything was going to be taken care of without a second thought. I would hire her again in a second and will very loudly tell anyone who asks that they should do the same.

We cannot express enough how AMAZING our experience with Zaire was! She is the absolute best and made sure our day went so smoothly! Right off the bat she made a wonderful impressions and provided some helpful direction when it was needed. Our families even raved about how awesome she was and how she was the key player on how well everything was executed throughout the day! I am a very hands on person, but I knew everything with Zaire was in great hands! We were really able to not worry about anything day of, and just enjoy and take it in! She absolutely rocked it! Can also not help but note as an LGBT couple, the wedding industry can be a little tough, but with Zaire she did everything to make this whole day the most welcoming inclusive experience across all vendors and we cannot rave enough about her!

There is absolutely no way we could have put together the wedding we did without our planner Ashley Lytel, SEG. From day 1, Ashley kept us on track, organized, managed parts of the process we were clueless about, asked the questions that forced us to focus, knew the venue and the vendors helping us to build a team that knew how to work together and she essentially took over at crunch time. I whole heartedly recommend Ashley and Simply Elegant Group. Hire them!

I am so thankful I hired SEG to coordinate my wedding! I had many friends recommend a day-of-coordinator to help reduce stress while planning. I did some research across the Milwaukee area, I am very happy with my choice to hire SEG. My lead planner Idalis was wonderful. We had a few touch points prior to hitting 60 days out of my wedding, and after the 60 day mark we had unlimited communication. Idalis keeps her calm under pressure, and did a fabulous job making sure all of my expectations were met on our wedding day. We had several timeline meetings, and she was super detail oriented and captured things I may have said in passing to make sure nothing was missed. The hardest part of the night was saying my farewell to Idalis, I recommend her and SEG to anyone planning a wedding in the MKE area.

Simply Elegant Group was the best, especially our day-of coordinator, Pauline. The #1 piece of advice we got from our friends when we got engaged was "hire a day of coordinator!". We are thrilled with the service we received from SEG. Pauline was incredibly organized and thoughtful, and kept us calm and on schedule on our wedding day. She helped us with our multicultural wedding, and how to incorporate traditions from each of our backgrounds. SEG also has a lot of wonderful resources, including vendor guides, tipping etiquette, a super detailed to-do list, and templates we could use for everything from our reception tables to our ceremony setup. Our wedding went SO smoothly and we couldn't have done it without SEG (and Pauline!). Highly recommend them!

My husband and I got married on October 21st, and after going through this experience, we cannot recommend The Simply Elegant Group enough! We had the pleasure of working with Alyssa C as our coordinator, and she was absolutely AMAZING! Her attention to detail was truly impressive and we were so thankful she knew questions that we didn't even think to ask for our vendors! We're still raving about how organized Alyssa was leading up to the wedding, as well as on the day of with her assistant, Skyler! We could not have gotten through the day without them, and we cannot thank them enough!!

Alexandra and her assistant Christine did such an amazing job at our wedding. From helping plan and prepare to day of organization and timing, everything was perfect.

Lisa Enriquez, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping bring our special day to life. We honestly don't know how we could've done it without you. Throughout the entire process, you were extremely helpful and brought us peace of mind each time we spoke. Planning a wedding in another state is no small feat! Your funny, kind, and caring personality was the cherry on top of it all. Thank you again for all that you've done for us. There aren't enough words to share how much we appreciate you. Thank you again!

Hanh in Minneapolis was THE BEST. She helped me follow up on all the details that I didn't want to manage. She was incredible - super organized, and so helpful and friendly on the main day but also all other days leading up to our wedding. I would recommend her to any couples looking to get some help to make their wedding day a BREEZE.

Prior to the wedding it seemed as though my contract had fallen through the cracks. There were multiple incorrect details communicated w/ me about timing of meetings, services I was told would be provided that were later withdrawn, etc. I expect employees to be the experts in services provided to their clients & understand which package a client has booked but this was not the case -I didn’t receive planning resources that were supposed to be sent to me soon after booking until I reached out 6 weeks before the wedding, by then most materials were useless -Planner didn’t include vendors in planning the walk through when she told me she would take care of it weeks in advance, she emailed them on a holiday 2 days before the walk through so none could make it -Emailed several vendors “confirming” wrong times the week before the wedding, causing confusion (all had correct times to begin with) & stress on me having to fix her mistakes -planner interactions w/ me & bridal party were unprofessional & condescending: Asked if a groomsmen had been “ripping shots bc he reeked” - they hadn’t; had no clue who my sister/MOH was even though she was wearing a bridesmaid dress & had been there all morning; told me at the end of the night she “didn’t want the vendors to be like ‘what the f*ck’” (direct quote) when we didn’t have tip envelopes- some were already paid out & others were arranged. I was so shocked she said that I asked her to collect payment methods to which she took as sending a mass email to all vendors saying I wanted them to respond to the thread with their venmos - causing discomfort for me & vendors -Coordinator did nothing to run rehearsal so my DJ had to do it -Coordinator was oblivious to surroundings: called photographer who was already there, moved my belongings around & dropped my dress when she had no reason to be handling any personal items. She was constantly getting in the way of vendors, kept going behind the bar at the venue when she didn’t have the licensure to do so, etc. -Didn’t handle items with care when packing up so my guest book ended up covered in cake frosting -I requested that she ensure my other sister could join the ceremony via FaceTime as she couldn't be there. I noticed her on her phone during the ceremony and assumed she was facilitating the call, but I later learned that my sister was never contacted despite me providing contact information & confirming this verbally and via email. My sister missed a significant moment in my life. -A few days after she emailed my vendors asking if they were tipped, creating further discomfort. We had already tipped all vendors appropriately. She included my husband in the email not realizing he was the groom, not a vendor. I’d strongly discourage this type of contact by the planner unless explicitly requested by the couple. While it took 2-3 business days & follow-up emails, Lindsay did respond with professionalism to my concerns prior to the wedding. She offered to cancel my contract due to my evidence that this service was causing more harm than good, but I gave the benefit of the doubt & had already paid the deposit. In retrospect, my wedding was great thanks to my other vendors who stepped in to do the jobs my coordinator was supposed to do. My only regret was not canceling when I had the chance b/c of the incompetence, ignorance & lack of professionalism demonstrated by the planner who actively made the day more difficult for me, my bridal party & most of my vendors.

Tay is unbelievable!!! I can not express enough how much I could not have gotten through the day without her. The entire was perfect and she kept us on track and on schedule. She is so incredibly kind and has the best energy. I would recommend her to everyone!! The world needs more Tays!!

Like many of you right now reading reviews for real world and legitimate recommendations for wedding planners, you can trust that Simply Elegant will deliver. We worked with Jennifer David and she was incredible. Forthcoming, thorough, and brought mine and my now wife’s wedding vision to life. Jennifer David tied in over a year and a half of wedding planning in a matter of weeks which resulted in a perfect day. Thank you so much.

I worked with Jeanette Huschke at The Simply Elegant Group and I don't think my day could have gone any better (literally went perfect for me, and she handled EVERYTHING). All the other vendors I used commented on how amazing she was to work with and how smooth she made the process for everyone involved. Jeanette came into my wedding planning process a few months out from the big day and WOW, I could have never done that all without her. Her attention to detail and attentiveness were a game changer for me. She attended all my meetings with vendors and was there to ask ALL the questions I didn't even know to ask. Not one thing was missed. She was absolutely amazing and I highly highly recommend her & The Simply Elegant Group!!

We had such a lovely experience working closely with Jennifer. Her attention detail and communicating seamlessly with my vendors leading up to the big day was beyond helpful. She understood my vision and the detailed workbook she provided helped me plan and prioritize throughout the year of planning. I HIGHLY recommend leveraging SEG and Jennifer. Thanks again for an unbelievable experience and wedding!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Chelsea as our wedding planner, and we can confidently say that she was the secret ingredient that made our day nothing short of perfect. From the moment we met her in May of 2022 until our dream wedding on September 23, 2023, Chelsea proved herself to be more than just a planner. She was a trusted advisor, a supportive friend, and the steady hand that guided us through every step of the way. Chelsea's dedication and attention to detail were truly unparalleled. She went above and beyond our expectations, ensuring that every aspect of our wedding was meticulously planned and executed. From vendor selection to seating arrangements, Chelsea's expertise shone through, making the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. One of the most remarkable things about Chelsea was her ability to truly understand our vision and bring it to life. She listened attentively to our ideas, offering invaluable suggestions that enhanced our overall experience. Her creativity and keen eye for design transformed our venue into a breathtaking space that surpassed our wildest dreams. Beyond her professional capabilities, Chelsea's warm and approachable nature made working with her an absolute pleasure. She was always available to answer our questions, address our concerns, and provide the reassurance we needed during moments of uncertainty. Her positivity and unwavering support made us feel like we were in safe hands from day one. As the big day approached, Chelsea's calm and composed demeanor provided a sense of comfort that was truly priceless. She orchestrated every detail flawlessly, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the occasion. Thanks to Chelsea, we were able to savor every moment, creating memories that will last a lifetime. In short, we couldn't be happier with Chelsea as our wedding planner. She surpassed every expectation, and we wholeheartedly recommend her services a thousand times over. If you're looking for a planner who will not only meet your needs but exceed them, Chelsea is the one. She's not just a planner; she's an indispensable part of your journey towards a perfect wedding day. Thank you, Chelsea, for making our day so incredibly special!