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Wise Events & Design is a luxury wedding & event planning company founded by Monique Wisdom, a driven and dedicated professional with a diverse background in real estate and event planning. Monique brings her unique combination of skills, experience, and passion to every wedding she plans, creating unforgettable experiences that exceeds her client expectations.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Monique has always had a love for creativity and design. After graduating from University of Texas with a degree in Business Marketing she begin to work in the real estate industry and quickly realized her passion for wedding & event planning. She honored her skills for planning events for friends and family and eventually decided to launch Wise Events & Design in 2017 and turned her passion into a full time career.
Monique's approach to wedding planning is rooted in her commitment to exceptional service, attention to detail, and personalized experiences. She works closely with her clients to understand their vision and preference, and collaborates with preferred vendors and industry partners to bring that vision to life.
In addition to her work in the wedding industry, Monique also serves on the Board of Directors for The Association of Wedding Planners, Brown Girl Society and The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Monique is also a living kidney donor, having donated her kidney to her mom in 2008. She is a proud advocate for organ donations and strives to use her platform to raise awareness and inspire others to make a difference in the community.
Monique currently resides in Houston Texas, where she is married to her high school sweetheart Bobby and they enjoy traveling and spending time with their English bulldog James "Fitz" Gerald.
With her unique background, expertise and passion. Monique is dedicated to making every wedding she plans truly an unforgettable experience for her clients
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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When it came to deciding which Planner would carry our visions and plans, it really was no decision at all! We knew Monique and her team at Wise Events was the Planner and Friend we needed to ensure that our dreams came true.
We loved every bit of our process with the team from the consultation meeting, vendor calls, walk-throughs, text/call and follow-ups. Wise Events did not miss a beat!
In this industry you will find a lot of people that will over promise but under deliver which can be disappointing especially at such a beautiful milestone in your life.
Wise Events will not disappoint you - if you think you’re invested in your day, trust that they are invested 10 times more.
Wise Events has true passion in making your event a success and everyone on the team is kind hearted. We were so blessed to have partnered with them for our wedding!
I'm so grateful for the opportunity of meeting Monique and the Wise Events team! Filming my first Houston wedding was an absolute breeze thanks to her, I'm truly thankful. The experience was second to none and I'd be honored to work with Wise Events & Design again!
If I could write a book on my experience with Wise Events & Design I would! As the photographer of the 2-day luxury wedding we worked, Monique was entertaining and professional to work with. Her attention to detail was impeccable to the point where there weren't any delays or time overruns on the wedding day.
She respected the time and effort it took to get the photos that the couples wanted and ensured that I didn't feel rushed when doing my job. She truly is amazing to work with and takes care of all of her clients.
I worked with Monique as the Photographer for a very large wedding. There were hundreds of guests and a bridal party of 20. Monique was present for the two day event as well as organized several activities and performances by the bride and groom. She is very pleasant and calm during the wedding day!
Wise Events & Design is the absolute best company to hire if you are looking for a wedding planner, in our opinion. We hired her and she was off to the races with setting an actionable plan. She was very communicative, she adapted to what we needed, was very helpful as far as searching for vendors, etc... We found out very soon that weddings don't always go as planned, but my wife didn't really notice it at all. Monique was scrambling to make sure the process seemed seamless and we appreciate that most.
The best wedding planner I could've asked for! Monique was extremely easy to work with. Detailed, attentive, accessible, understanding, reliable, proactive, prompt. I could go on! She eased many of my fears and worries going into my wedding season and I'm so glad I had someone like her in my corner; advocating for me every step of the way. For every question we had, Monique had the answers for them ALL. She was also extremely personable. Everyone that met her would tell me how much they loved her and boy did I love her too. She delivered each request my husband and I had for our wedding and I'm forever grateful to her and the Wise team. I know I couldn’t have done this without her.
My dream wedding would not have came true if it was for Monique and Wise Events and Designs! She went above and beyond and made us feel like family! All while bringing my vision to life with such ease! She was positive with a can do attitude the whole time! She is truly amazing in her craft and at what she does making sure your wedding day is perfect so you don't have too! I honestly don't know what we would have done without her ! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Love The Tillmans
My husband and I were so grateful to have met Monique. After our initial meeting with her we knew we wanted to work with her because of her genuine and kind spirit. Wedding planning was not my thing but having Monique alongside us during the planning was extremely helpful to us. In addition to helping us get everything organized she also stepped up to connect us with vendors that we needed or wanted. Working with Monique definitely made the planning process more smooth for us and we are extremely grateful! Thank you again!
Monique was fantastic, she was professionally there for every detailed wedding task! Extremely organized, and followed through with meetings, dates, and checklist items. With her positive and bubbly personality, she was easy to work with every step of the way!
Monique brought a positive & fun energy throughout the entire wedding planning process process. She attended all appointments (dress shopping, fittings, cake tastings, florals, equipment rentals, etc.) to provide support and guidance. Her planning checklist & portal helped keep track of everything in an organized fashion and was so helpful along the way. Monique was super helpful in managing my expectations about the process (timing, costs, priorities). She had some great vendor recommendations — especially when we were looking for more bang for our buck on florals and decor rentals. She suggested we use event texting for the weekend of and all my guest loved it— they knew where to go when and felt included in every second. She really did such a great job executing our vision. Our wedding was beyond perfect and I have Monique and her team to thank for that. I am so appreciative!
If you want 1st class service in a wedding planner, look no further than Monique Wisdom of Wise Events and Design! Monique was the 1st person we hired. My fiancé and I had a lot on our plate, so we opted for her full planning service (HIGHLY recommend this option if possible). We found her through a personal recommendation from a wedding she did in Louisiana, THEN come to find out, my best friends brother who was getting married 2 weeks before us, had just hired her as well! I knew we mush have had the best of the best! And I was right!
Monique was there every step of the way, from dress appointments/ suit appointments, cake tastings, venue searches... EVERYTHING! She didn't demand to go anywhere and was cool if there was space limits and she couldn't come. Her online portal was SOOOO helpful with keeping me on task from day 1 and was key in helping me to remembering what I needed to do, purchase, or inquire about. She has an extensive preferred vendor list, but if we wanted to look elsewhere, she looked into other options for me as well. She was prompt, timely and followed up with ALL vendors on our behalf! I was able to trust her with RSVP's, timelines, and pretty much everything. We just worked well together in general. She was also conscious of our budget. She let us know where we were being unrealistic, and where we were probably over budgeting. She really helped us execute our vision perfectly! Day of, she was the calm to my chaos. lol! We didn't have to worry about anything. I didn't find out about things that went wrong until after the wedding because she handled them on our behalf. She was intent on making sure we got EVERYTHING we asked for.
She has a great team of assistants that helped day of. They kept of 400-person wedding flowing smoothly. Last minute, I was looking for cold sparks and dancing on a cloud and she was able to find one of her past clients who offered the service, was able to help me negotiate some things and get the service for us near our budget!
She is worth every penny we paid and soooo much more! She was our first wedding investment and we definitely got top tier services!! I heard horror stories about brides and their planners, but Monique is AMAZING, even-tempered, and truly a friend throughout the whole process!! If I could give 10 stars, I would!
Dorjan and I are soooo proud to be a WED Couple! WE LOVE YOU, Mo!
I’m not sure how our wedding would have happened without the A Wise Events team. They were amazing. They worked well together to take care of all the tiny details. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. As someone that’s usually in charge of everything I really wanted to be able to trust my planner to take care of me, and they did. Monique and her team are passionate and dedicated about what they do and it shows. If you’re looking for a planner I highly recommend that you book with them. I would give them 10 stars if I could!
Wise Events did an awesome job! I'm so happy I decided to go with a planner. She did not disappoint. I couldn't imagine doing the wedding on my own or with family. My wedding day was seamless!!
Monique Wisdom is an awesome event planner. Her company, Awiseevents, hired my company for entertainment purposes, and it was a delightful experience. The entire process was made easier and enjoyable because of her creativity, personality, communication skills, prudence, and zeal. She is very meticulous in her planning approach and she constantly looks for ways to further enhance her services. Thus, she is passionate about satisfying her clients and vendors. I strongly endorse and recommend Monique Wisdom (Awiseevents) to be your event planner!
Monique was Great for keeping me on my to do list and finding!
Monique was so great to work with! Communication was great and she was on top of everything! I hope to work with her again really soon!!
Wise Event exceeded my expectations
Honestly our wedding would not have been what it was if wasn’t for Wise Events and Design. Our big day was even better than my wildest dreams and I am so grateful for Monique’s professionalism and attention to detail. Not only was she our wedding planner, but we now consider her a friend of the family! I’m so thankful for her support and making all of our wedding dreams come true!
Monique and her team are AMAZING! I was late getting a grasp on my wedding needs. In just 6 months Monique came right in and made my vague ideas into a beautiful dream come true. She was patient, knowledgeable, very responsive, honest, and caring. She made sure that my wedding day was a breeze from beginning to end. I honestly don’t know what I have done without them. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner.
We were in the midst of planning and it got to be too much. We decided to look for a wedding coordinator. We interviewed 3 coordinators. Wise Events was the creme of the crop. Monique really gets to know her clients and strives to accomplish what the couple wants for their big day. Truly she made our wedding the talk of our family and friends. We had a full house and the guests loved our big day! Definitely a great investment.
Wise Events & Designs was the wisest choice we made to help with our planning. What you will get is professional service and probably a new friend. The team puts their whole heart into what they are doing, and it made our day super special. They are very patient and helpful. During the planning stages, we had very detailed meetings to ensure that everything we wanted would be executed exactly how my husband and I wanted it. They have a full proof plan to ensure your special day is nothing less than perfect. MY ENTIRE BRIDAL PARTY LOOOOOVED THE WHOLE TEAM! They facilitated with class and treated everyone so well. I personally felt like a princess and was catered to the entire day. There were absolutely no gaps in communication, everything was on schedule, and everyone knew where they were supposed to be and what was expected of them. Most importantly the wedding started at 5 o’clock on the dot as I wished. (We had extra cushion time between photos and the ceremony, relaxed and not rushed, and partied a bit in between) The team was prepared for any wardrobe malfunctions, and aches and pains that any bridal party member might have had. The owner did an exceptional job, especially because she was able to corral 8 crazy groomsmen and 1 groom. Mission accomplished, and thanks again for all of your expertise!
Monique is very friendly and professional. She was informative and flexible. Her follow up befor and after the wedding is remarkable!
Words cannot thank Wise Events & Design enough for all that was done for us during the time leading up to the wedding. Truly a BLESSING!!! We greatly appreciate you for keeping us sane and at ease on one of the biggest and important days of our lives during a pandemic! We were so impressed that you understood what we wanted and our vision. In fact, our wedding day turned out better than we expected! We appreciated having you to consult for guidance, feedback and patience during a crazy time – it was definitely less stressful with your help and expertise! You all were a joy to work with and we have the most wonderful memories thanks to your help, outstanding organization and attention to detail. Thank you for taking part in our wedding day celebrations! Truly, everything was perfect! Royce’ & Jiman
I have worked with Monique on several occasions including weddings, graduation and showers. She is very organized, professional, flexible and down to earth. She’s very calm and does an amazing job coordinating and doing so smoothly and passionately. You’re in the right hands with Monique, I absolutely recommend her and her team.
Monique is very professional and has a great work ethic. She puts so much effort and detail into her ideas and creativity resulting in excellence. Monique is a delight to be around and easy to work with. Planning events is a gift of hers, so allow her to share it with you, and you will not be disappointed. This is her passion and you can see it in every detail of the amazing work she produces.
Monique coordinated a 15 person seated dinner and wine tasting event for me in 2018. Monique did an excellent job with the coordination which included, selecting the location for my five-star event (Post Oak Hotel), sending invitations to my guests, and helping to select the wine and food pairings! She gave me her full attention and great candor throughout the entire process, always taking into consideration my preferences and the vibe that I wanted to present. I highly recommend Monique for any of your event planning needs!
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