Michelle has always led her company with honesty and integrity. She's passionate about helping others. Events and weddings can be stressful but they don't need to be and she'll show you how.
The Process
Michelle Elaine, With You, Every Step
Second Step
First Step
Transparent Budget Alignment
Vision & Design Deep Dive
Budget and guest count are key pillars of your planning journey. Michelle provides honest, clear guidance on how each guest impacts your overall costs, helping you make thoughtful decisions about your event size. She never pushes for more spending but empowers you to stay aligned with your financial goals while maximizing your vision’s impact.
Michelle immerses herself in your dreams, gathering inspiration from every source—from art and architecture to your personal style, and most importantly, your story and vision. Together, you’ll collaborate on detailed mood boards covering all design elements, ensuring your event’s look and feel is a true reflection of you.
Fourth Step
Third Step
Thoughtful Venue Discovery
Curated Vendor Matchmaking
Leveraging her extensive and highly vetted network, Michelle thoughtfully curates a refined selection of three exceptional vendors per category, thoughtfully streamlining the decision-making process. Her intuitive grasp of your vision ensures these carefully chosen options resonate deeply, creating an effortless path to assembling your ideal event team. Should further exploration be desired, Michelle is committed to providing additional bespoke recommendations until every element aligns perfectly.
With your design, budget, and guest count clearly defined, Michelle leads an intentional venue search tailored to your specific needs. Understanding your event size and vision allows her to focus on spaces that not only fit your style but also comfortably accommodate your guests, ensuring a perfect setting without compromise. She partners closely with you to make this pivotal decision with confidence and care.
Sixth Step
Fifth Step
Your Week-Of Grace
Bi-Weekly & Monthly Check-Ins
As your event week unfolds, Michelle and her team step seamlessly into full execution mode—managing every detail with precision, discretion, and calm. This is your time to be fully present with loved ones, confident that every element is in expert hands. With nothing left to worry about, you’re free to simply arrive, exhale, and savor the celebration ahead.
Whether your planning window is one month or six, Michelle crafts a bespoke roadmap that aligns with your event’s specific pace, priorities, and scope. Through bi-weekly and monthly check-ins, she offers a steady, reassuring presence—bringing clarity, structure, and calm to every phase. Each milestone is elegantly organized, so you always feel confident, cared for, and completely in control without ever feeling the weight of the details.
Why Michelle Elaine
"Michelle is punctual, extremely organized, and the sweetest person. She [planned] all three of my sisters weddings and mine -we couldn't be happier.
We love Michelle!" - Kimberly
"She is super easy to talk to, like you're just hanging out with a friend, and is also a great advocate for you to vendors. Michelle is incredibly organized and juggled [our] crazy amount of vendors, given that we had a tented wedding." - Katherine
Frequently Asked questions
Did you always dream of being a planner?
Is it just you, or do you have a team?
While you’ll work exclusively with me throughout the planning and design journey, I am supported by a trusted assistant who helps manage the logistics and planning details behind the scenes. As your event approaches, the size of our on-site team is tailored to the scope and complexity of your celebration. For more intimate gatherings—such as a private dinner or event with 25 guests or fewer—we typically curate a team of three to ensure every detail is executed with precision, from linen steaming to timeline management and design installation. For larger-scale events, such as tented weddings requiring multiple days of setup, vendor coordination, and layered design and logistical oversight, our team expands accordingly—often comprising 10 or more seasoned professionals to ensure a seamless, refined experience from start to finish.
I didn’t set out to be a planner—it was an unexpected, but natural, path. After graduating from LIM College in 2009, during a challenging economy, I found myself in catering sales, where I discovered a true passion for helping couples bring their visions to life. My clients saw something in me—a blend of intuition, organization, and genuine care—that inspired me to take the leap and start my own planning business. For me, planning isn’t just about logistics; it’s about creating meaningful experiences that reflect each client’s unique story, and that’s what continues to drive me every day.
How do you personalize each event to reflect our unique story?
How do you help us navigate our budget while still achieving our vision?
Budget is one of the most important—and sometimes most delicate—aspects of planning. I prioritize full transparency from the very start, providing clear guidance on realistic costs based on your vision and guest count. Rather than pushing you toward unnecessary expenses, I offer thoughtful options and honest insights, empowering you to make confident decisions. Throughout the process, I’m by your side—helping you prioritize what matters most and ensuring every dollar is thoughtfully allocated, so your event is as spectacular as you imagined without surprises or compromises.
Every celebration is deeply personal, and I believe your event should be a true reflection of you. From our very first conversation, I immerse myself in your vision, inspirations, and values. Whether it’s drawing from art, culture, or your own stories, I curate every detail—design, vendors, and timeline—to craft an experience that’s uniquely yours. My goal is to create moments that feel authentic, intimate, and unforgettable, ensuring your story shines through every element.
Can you share more about your journey between 2022 - 2025?
How involved will I be in the planning process?
Your involvement is entirely guided by your comfort and preferences. Some clients love to be immersed in every detail, while others prefer a more hands-off approach—trusting me to interpret their vision and carry it through with care and precision. From the very beginning, I take the time to truly understand your style, priorities, and what matters most to you. Whether you're deeply involved in each decision or prefer to step back and let the process unfold, I’ll ensure the experience feels seamless, thoughtful, and deeply personal. My role is to protect your time, alleviate stress, and translate your vision into a celebration that is not only beautiful, but profoundly reflective of you.
After welcoming my son in late 2020, I navigated the challenges of postpartum while managing the shifting landscape of event postponements in 2021. In mid-2022, I embraced a new chapter in the tech startup world, expanding my network and honing valuable skills. Though I stepped back from full-time planning during this period, I remained deeply connected to the industry. Now, with fresh perspectives and renewed purpose shaped by personal growth and the lessons of recent years, I’ve returned to events full time—more inspired and dedicated than ever to crafting exceptional, meaningful celebrations for my clients.
