- Since -
- 2011 -
weddingS | events | design | styling
MICHELLE ELAINE
FOUNDER.
MOTHER.
WIFE.
Michelle lives in Brooklyn with her husband John, their beautiful son Nolan, and their beloved dog Chip. With nearly 15 years of experience, Michelle’s unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable, meaningful events continues to define her work.
Michelle Elaine Oley’s longtime career in hospitality began in 2008 with an internship under renowned wedding planner David Tutera. After graduating from LIM College, she took on a role as a Catering Sales Manager, initially viewing it as a stepping stone while pursuing a career in fashion. However, her work in catering revealed her true passion for event planning, particularly weddings. In 2011, she took the leap and founded Michelle Elaine Weddings.
Over the years, she navigated the challenges of establishing a strong reputation in a competitive industry, but her hard work paid off in 2016 when Michelle Elaine Weddings gained national attention after being featured on Say Yes to the Dress with Randy Fenoli. Her work has since been recognized by top wedding publications such as Style Me Pretty, BRIDES, The Knot, and more.
Today, Michelle continues to focus on a select number of events each year, providing exceptional service with a personal touch. She has expanded her offerings to include intimate celebrations, bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners and more, all while maintaining the high standards her clients have come to expect.
LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS
♥ Michelle has run the NYC Marathon 5x — and will find any excuse to bring it up.
♥ Her favorite time of year is Christmas (fitting, since Nolan's a December baby).
♥ She graduated from LIM College and studied fashion in Paris — très chic.
♥ Michelle exudes feminine energy: think pink, dresses, and anything with bows.
♥ She's Bravo-obsessed and could win Real Housewives trivia in her sleep.
♥ Her favorite movie of all time is Mrs. Doubtfire. “Help is on the way, dear!”
♥ She hates coffee — some call her a unicorn, others just confused!
5/5
100+
13
star reviews across the lifetime of the co.
Weddings & EVENTS successfully planned, designed & executed
years in business
"We chose Michelle as our full service wedding planner largely because she only takes on a few weddings a year. We wanted 'true' full service and Michelle delivers that and more. She makes you feel as if you are the only bride she's working with and gives everything 110%."
-Katherine & Davis
