Trace Events, formerly A Trace of Elegance

ng planning process. Our venue provided an event coordinator and my husband was skeptical if we needed a Day of Coordinator because of this. After having to reschedule the event multiple times due to COVID, we contacted Trace Events about their services. For the entire month leading up to the wedding, my husband would comment at least once a day about how great of a decision it was to work with Brittany. She answered every question we had promptly, helped us figure out all of the details you never even think of, and did a wonderful job communicating with us and our vendors. We no longer live in the Detroit area and she put every concern I had about planning a wedding from across the county at ease. Our day was perfect and all of the details were executed exactly as we discussed. Besides being great at what they do event wise, Brittany is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She calmed me down, while still making sure everything was going according to plan. My only regret is not working with Trace Events sooner, they are absolutely wonderful!

rittany and Tracy I knew I wanted to work with them! From the very beginning they helped us create our perfect wedding vision and make it a reality. They are extremely kind, great at communicating, and help make the wedding planning process as smooth and effortless as possible. Our entire wedding day was a dream. In the morning/afternoon of we were able to relax and be present with our friends and family. We were not stressed about anything because Trace Events took over and made sure everything was taken care of. After our wedding we had a lot of friends and family comment about how fun and beautiful it was, but we honestly couldn’t have planned or had the day run as smoothly as it did without them. It’s hard to sum up the words of how appreciative we are to have had the opportunity to work with Brittany and Tracy. I will 100% recommend them to anyone/everyone who is getting married. 🧡

onderful it was to work with the team. Our wedding day went EXACTLY as planned and there was no doubt that Trace Events made sure to put the final touches on the specific details that we included. From the detailed timeline to the things that we just didn't think of ourselves because we had so much going on- they made sure it was handled. I would recommend this team to EVERYONE and think it was the best recommendation we had during our planning process! Thank you so very much ladies, it was a pleasure!!!!!

he phenomenal Trace Events team. Tracy is fabulous and working so closely with her was a dream. We hired Tracy for full coordination of our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. From our very first conversation with Trace Events we knew they were the planner for us because of their calm confidence and also because their excitement helped us get excited for our own wedding! In addition to all being lovely people, the Trace Events team are wonderful at their job and extremely professional. Given we were working with a five-hour time difference we especially appreciated how quickly they picked up on how to best work with us and were able to be available at times that worked for us. After just a couple of conversations Tracy took a very high-level wedding ambition from us, turned it into a stunning design, and then closely collaborated with all of the vendors to make sure everything aligned with this design. It was so nice being able to fully delegate such a significant activity and 100% trust in the final product. Trace Events were incredible at doing all of the logistical heavy lifting and then presenting us with decision points when our input was needed, while also at making sure we always felt like we were in the loop. From our side it was such a good feeling knowing that all we had to do was ask the team something or mention a concern and we would know it would be handled. Tracy and her team always responded promptly to any feedback. We loved every catch up we had with Tracy as you could always feel her passion for her profession. That was such a wonderful feeling at the end of a long day and helped keep us excited throughout the whole process. It was so special to not have to worry about venue set-up, tear down, or any of the running logistics at any point during the buildup and the day itself because that meant we got to spend so much more time with our friends and families while fully trusting the Trace Events team to handle everything else. We strongly, strongly recommend Trace Events for your wedding. We are so thankful we did.

to put everything together in a very organized and detail-oriented fashion. Her recommendations were spot-on and she was always very prompt in getting back to me - you can imagine how hectic things were, being that we only had 4 weeks to do everything! On the day of the wedding, everything went off without a hitch. Tracy and Brittany really took a lot of the stress off – I can’t imagine how we could have done it without them. They were very professional and a pleasure to work with. I give them my highest recommendation - thank you Tracy and Brittany!

you and we love you - let’s party!” for our family & friends.) The schedule was a bit complicated - we had a picnic planned for lunch at a park about 30 min away and an evening party at our house. Tracy and her team worked with us on planning starting about 6 weeks before the event - her advice was invaluable, especially since there were a ton of moving parts. And of course our region had probably the worst weather of the summer on the day of our event - we had a heatwave in the afternoon followed by high winds, a torrential downpour, massive power outages, downed wires, etc. in the evening. Tracy and her team were on top of it, putting up, moving, and then putting back decorations, switching out the linens that were soaked, drying off chairs, etc. all while making sure my husband and I were taken care of at all times. Ultimately, everyone had a great time! My only regret is that I wish I’d hired her for full service planning. (I was just entering my second trimester when we had the reception and man that exhaustion is no joke!) Either way, you cannot go wrong with Tracy - she’s fabulous!

ytale wedding vision, I could never thank her enough for that. Through the whole process she was attentive, responsive and listened to what we wanted. Day of was absolutely seamless and I could cry just thinking about how perfect everything was. BOOK TRACE EVENTS NOW, you truly won't regret it.

n in a heartbeat. Thanks for making my little girl’s wedding one to remember forever.

d thought of literally everything to make my day go smoothly!!! Brittany oversaw everything on the day of my wedding and she was phenomenal! She was such a trooper even helping with our dog who was part of the ceremony! She watched her and fed her treats to make sure she behaved. She was continually checking on my husband and I, asking if we needed anything! She even brought us drinks when we were low, saving us trips to the bar. She was the first one there and the last one to leave. At the end of the night she made sure we got into our Uber and I had not a single worry that everything was taken care of because of her! I can’t express enough the relief it was to have her!!! I would highly recommend Trace events!!!!

From recommending vendors to keeping me and my timeline and Budget on track, she made the whole day seamless. I didn’t have to stress or worry about a thing, leaving me and my hubby to just enjoy our day. 10/10 would recommend and would use again .

vent industry, I am very particular. Tracy meticulously handled everything detail. Together, we built out a day-of timeline and I felt so at ease, she hadall my ducks in a row! I didn’t worry about a thing. Tracy’s cool calm nature is exactly what every bride needs on their big day, and she’s so incredibly organized; I truly couldn’t have done it without her! Tracy’s communication is through, she followed up when something slipped my mind, and quickly answered my texts with random last minute questions - just amazing, she truly cares about her clients and loves what she does. 10/10.. I would hire her again in a heart beat!

even a little nervous about the day going into it. Tracy and Brittany are valuable resources before the day, responsible and meticulous on the day of the wedding and are so kind! Even when I was stressed before the ceremony because of something uncontrollable with a bridal party member having a medical emergency, they just rolled with everything and were so patient. The day even stayed on schedule thanks to all vendors involved! But I think I was a little crazy and anxious appearing probably during those moments and they still were reassuring and helpful. Thank you both, from the bottom of my heart! With a fair price, Trace Events should be your first choice for wedding coordination!

lt with every hiccup in a calm and professional way. Tracy genuinely cares about her clients and made us feel at ease throughout the day. I cannot recommend them enough.

to pulling off some last minute fire-drills and helping me simply enjoy the day with zero worries, Tracy was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process! A lot of people wonder if they need a venue coordinator AND a day-of/month-of coordinator, and let this review convince you, yes you do! If you value keeping calm and having help from a pro when something inevitably doesn't go as planned, (believe me, it will), you'll want someone that can handle all of the moving pieces that come with a wedding, vs. just someone who deals with the venue (catering, etc.). I had ordered a seating chart from Etsy and it just never showed up, and was a big part of the flow (and look) of the event. With less than 48 hours to mitigate, Tracy stepped up and got us something very similar to what we had custom-made, and it was gorgeous and it's like the issue never happened! Tracy and her team are true professionals, and honestly we couldn't recommend her enough. We're excited to see her business grow!

ttany are incredible people. I hired Trace Events for my wedding as a partial coordinator. From the very first phone call I had with Tracy to the last hug we had at the end of my crazy wedding day, she was incredibly caring and accommodating. She did everything she possibly could to make sure that I was not stressed leading up to the day and on the big day. I could not be happier with how the entire day went. Tracy and Brittany made sure that all the vendors were where they needed to be and that they were paid. They also made sure that we stuck to the time line of the day to the T. I honestly would have been lost without them. There was a point where Tracy said alright time to go cut the cake. On the way over to the cake, I saw a family member that I had not seen in over five years because of family drama and I broke down while hugging him. Tracy came over and very nicely, but also very to the point told me that I needed to get myself together because my husband and I needed to cut the cake before the photographer had to leave. I am beyond grateful for all the hard work they did for my husband and me. Because of their amazing work I was able to relax and enjoy every second of marrying my man and the celebration afterwards. Tracy is a very hardworking and passionate person who runs an amazing wedding planning service!!

for the lead up and day of my wedding. I worked with Tracy in the day-of coordinator capacity and from the first call to the day after she was on top of everything. Worrying is my #1 past time and I cannot emphasize enough how much of it relief it was to have her and her team with me. Even during the limo ride up to the ceremony where I could have been panicking I wasn’t because I knew she’d be on top of everything (and she was). She alleviated all of my wedding worries because she’s organized, personable, available, and, most importantly, gets stuff done. My guests during and after have complimented the work her and her team had done. My wedding would not have been the success and joy it was without her and her team.

and never made me feel overwhelmed. I would recommend Tracy and her team if you are looking to have a stress free and beautiful wedding day.

do some event planning work for my job so when it came time to planning my wedding I knew my mom and I could handle it. But quickly I found that with everything that goes into planning a wedding it was vital for my mom and me to have some help the month of the wedding, so we both could actually enjoy the wedding day and not have to worry about anything but enjoying the day. Tracy was just what we needed! We hired her about 7 months before the wedding, and even though her responsibilities were not contracted to kick-in until 6 weeks before the wedding if I ever had a question or needed a recommendation Tracy was there to give me her input, and she always responded super quick. When it came time to the wedding month Tracy guided my mom and me through everything and made sure we had everything squared away for the wedding week. The week of the wedding Tracy handled reaching out to all of our vendors to coordinate the day of wedding details which was so nice because I could not have imagined handling that the week of the wedding with everything else going on. I was able to completely relax an enjoy (which is not always easy for my type-A self to do) all of the wedding festivities and knew that Tracy had everything covered and would bring our wedding vision to life. That she did!! Our breath was taken away when we walked into the Colony Club, and I can not thank Tracy and her team enough for everything they did to make our wedding the best day of our lives. If you can not tell by now, both my husband, myself, and my entire family can not recommend Tracy enough. She was amazing, and 100% needed. If you are on the fence about a wedding coordinator and think it is not needed I can tell you from my experience that it is needed. They are able to bring your vision to life on the day of the wedding so you can enjoy all of the time with your husband, friends, and family. Thank you so much, Tracy & Team! You guys were exceptional.

to the wedding Tracy went above and beyond, taking care of all the details, and helping me make decisions. I am so grateful for Tracy and her team, you will NOT regret having her help you on your day!

oon, she has been absolutely incredible to work with. She helped make sure to keep me on track as I planned my wedding and gave me some great vendor recommendations when I got stuck. Tracy perfectly timed out our meetings through the planning process to ensure that I didn't feel overwhelmed and that I was getting everything completed in time. In between our touchpoints she was always available to answer my one-off questions and to talk me off any ledges. From questions about invitation wording and timing, to realigning my hair and makeup timeline, she was always there and ready to help. She was extremely organized and helped everything the day of our wedding run smoothly. On the day of the wedding , she ran to the store to pick up covers for my heels so my shoes wouldn't dig into the ground, when I wasn't sure about the size of the boutonniere for the groom, she quickly called up the florist and had them bring a new one, and my husband and I never had an empty drink the entire night. From when we signed the marriage license to when they closed the bar, she made sure that we always had a drink in hand. My photographer even made a point to comment and thank Tracy, as she was the first wedding planner she had worked with that came around and helped with the bride's train during photos. When I freaked out that I signed the marriage license incorrectly, she calmed me down and made sure I enjoyed the evening and didn't focus on it. Although I was not there for the clean-up and loading, I received multiple positive comments about how quickly they were able to tear down and get everything into the cars at the end of the night. I only listed a couple things in my review, but I could easily write hundreds of things that they helped with throughout the day and night (and I'm sure even hundreds more that I don't even know about). Thank y'all so much! Once again, I cannot thank Tracy and Brittany enough for all of the time and effort they put into my wedding. They made my day truly special and perfect!

went to plan. Brittany did a great job and I appreciated that she wouldn't listen to anyone but me, the bride.

schedule and I have ZERO regrets. Tracy did all the legwork for me in terms of finding and referring vendors (florals, calligraphy, etc.) and they were GOOD ones too. She kept me on track with a timeline she created leading up to the wedding and thought of absolutely EVERYTHING I wouldn't. Tracy and team took all the stress off my shoulders in the weeks and days leading up to my wedding and I am SO grateful for them. In addition, Tracy did the design in coordination with the florist the day at my venue and it was absolutely breathtaking. She perfectly understood and executed my vision. Not only that, but she assured everything ran 100% smoothly the entire day. Getting emotional writing this because above all, Tracy is a good person through and through and I feel so lucky to have come across her. Don't use anyone else! Gabrielle L.

ing, they did a fantastic job keeping everything on schedule, down to getting my food so I didn't spill anything on my dress! There were a few projects I didn't get to finish, and she made use of the antique mirrors I got so that vintage touch was still there- and it looked amazing! If you are on the fence of hiring a wedding planner- do it, it allows you to relax and know that everything is taken care of. ATOE I would recommend to anyone looking for a planner! Even my husband, who didn't think we needed a planner as I am one admitted after the wedding that they were amazing and well worth the money! I cannot thank the ATOE team enough!

our attention details we never would have thought about and made sure our day went as smooth as possible. I felt like a little bit of a diva having a wedding coordinator but it was worth every penny and I am so glad we chose this particular coordinator. It was so great to have a point person in charge of the timeline and not feel like we had to worry about 'managing' our wedding. A few of the helpful things ATOE did was: week of confirmation calls to all of our vendors, worked with the priest to coordinate the rehearsal and ceremony, set up the ceremony and the reception sites, placed signs out for parking, made sure the bridal party was where they were supposed to be at the right time, cleaned up at the end of the night and packed the car with all of the things we wanted to keep. ATOE was professional, timely and genuinely cared about the success of our special day. We are so happy with our choice and highly recommend ATOE!

it came to the day of, she helped tremendously with setting up the decor we brought in ourselves and ensured the rest of the vendors did everything as planned as well. She was very professional and great at what she does! Thanks ATOE

at first I wasn’t exactly sure why would I would need a day of coordinator, but when the wedding arrived I learned how important they were to making sure our weekend went smoothly. Not only were we able to enjoy our wedding festivities entirely, ATOE made it possible for our parents to show up and enjoy the wedding as well and not have to worry about vendor questions or any mishaps. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for some guidance during their wedding weekend.

ority and exceeded our expectations. Overall, they made sure I was thoroughly prepared for my big day and they provided trust in the process, which is exactly what every couple seeking a planner is looking for. I would HIGHLY recommend A Trace of Elegance to any Midwest couple that is seeking a wedding planner for month-of, partial or complete planning services. The venue we selected required us to find vendors for just about everything you can think of – linens, floral, place settings, bar tending, DJ, etc. I relied heavily on Tracy for advice and guidance while selecting vendors. Not to mention, the day-of setup for our ceremony and reception was a huge undertaking and they fulfilled every request to perfectly execute my very detailed vision for the big day. I was so thrilled with the service I was provided! Hire A Trace of Elegance - you won’t be disappointed!

ink about how all my months of planning would unfold on the day of the wedding, I knew I needed an expert. After a phone conversation where we got to know each other and discussed my needs and vision, I hired Tracy! Tracy was professional in her communication with me and my vendors both in person and via email. After meeting with her the weeks before my wedding, and going over all details with her I finally felt comfortable "letting go" and knowing that everything would be taken care of in Tracy's capable hands. It gave myself and my family incredible peace of mind on the wedding day, and the only thing we had to worry about on the day of the wedding was getting ready and having fun. If anything went wrong the day of the wedding, I still don't know it - it felt perfect! Tracy was accommodating of my needs and schedule, had an assistant with her during our rehearsal and wedding day who was also a pleasure to work with. She was discreet at the ceremony and reception, and only needed to consult me very minimally during the actual day, which was a welcomed time to check in with her and actually made our reception flow better with a suggestion by her. Finally - many brides out there ask - is a coordinator worth the cost? YES, yes, and overwhelming yes! This was some of the best money I spent on our wedding because it gave us (and our moms, bridal party) the gift of a worry free wedding day. I spent months planning a wedding, and when looking at the larger picture of the cost and time spent planning, hiring a coordinator was a blessing. Its a gift for yourself for the day. You deserve it! I was on the fence about whether I needed one or not initially, but I was so thankful both the weeks leading up to and the day of. I will recommend all my friends to hire one of their own. Thank you Tracy!