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Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 2 – 6
About Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs
Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs
Our wedding planning services are designed to create a celebration that reflects your unique love story. With personalized vendor recommendations, creative ideas, and exceptional organization, we ensure every detail aligns with your vision and budget. From timeline management to innovative solutions that enhance your vision, we provide peace of mind throughout the journey. Enjoy a fun, inclusive planning process with transparent communication and expert guidance every step of the way. Let us craft a memorable, stress-free wedding day where you can be fully present to cherish every moment with your loved ones.
If we're going to work together, you should know a few things about how we do business: This woman-owned, multiracial-owned business celebrates all types of people. I want to work with you no matter who you love or how you love them. Creativity is paramount in my line of work. I can bring any design style to life, whether you want an opulent ballroom wedding for 200 or an out-of-the-box elopement for 20. I do not have any limitations regarding color, style, or design. I am not here to take over and make you do my wedding. It is your wedding. My job is to advise and assist you in executing the wedding of YOUR dreams.
In three words: Creative, Fun, Supportive
Services by planning level
Full-service planning | Partial planning | Destination wedding | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
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Description | Our Full-Service Wedding Planning is the total package: comprehensive, attentive, and personalized throughout the planning process. We’ll guide you through the entire wedding planning process with innovative ideas and intentional and purposeful planning/design to create an unforgettable experience. This package is perfect for busy couples who want to sit back and enjoy the wedding planning process. | With Partial Planning, we will guide you through the wedding planning process by co-planning with you, from vendor selection, guidance, design assistance, custom timeline creation, execution on the wedding day, and more. You will benefit from our strategic planning, innovate ideas, and calming presence. This package is perfect for couples who want to enjoy the wedding planning process knowing a team of seasoned professionals are with them. | Wedding Management - Average Investment - 5000 Partial Planning - Average Investment - 7000 Full Planning - Average Investment - 10000 Prices reflect the average costs of services and travel fees. | Our Wedding Management package is an elevated version of the popular day-of coordination service, as it includes logistics management leading up to your wedding. It’s perfect for overwhelmed couples who want to wake up on wedding day knowing their well-laid plans will be flawlessly executed. |
Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 12 Months out |
Event Styling & Design | ||||
Budget Planning | ||||
Venue Recommendations | ||||
Vendor Selection | ||||
Vendor Management | ||||
Contract Review | ||||
RSVP Tracking | ||||
Wedding Website | ||||
Accommodation Coordination | ||||
Transportation Coordination | ||||
Venue Visits | ||||
Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
Onsite Event Management | ||||
Pricing | Starts at $8,000 | Starts at $5,000 | Starts at $5,000 | Starts at $3,000 |
Reviews
Write a review4.8 out of 5
4 reviews
Positive Experience with E&S Affairs
Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs is a best-in-class wedding planning service that is committed to bringing your wedding vision to life. From their collaborative and logical communication style to their solution-oriented and insightful approach, they were an invaluable partner throughout my wedding planning process. Christena, our planner, kept me organized with her awesome planning tools and check-ins, and was always accessible via email to answer any questions I had in a timely manner. She was incredibly efficient and dependable on my wedding day, ensuring everything ran smoothly with minimal interruption. I highly recommend Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs as your planning partner for your special day.
The Best of the Best!
I have been fortunate to work alongside Christena on a number of events and she is 5 stars in everything she does. She is incredibly organized and makes sure that all vendors stick to the timeline. She is kind and caring with couples and is the best person you could have to plan your biggest day. Look no further that Christena and the Elegant & Sophisticated crew to elevate your wedding to the next level.
Money well spent!
I was that person that did not think I needed a wedding planner! I decided last minute I needed one and I had interviewed 4 people and Christena was the only one that made me feel comfortable! Christena helped keep me organized, in control, and confident that I would be able to get through this! She brought things to my attention that I had no clue I needed to do. During the rehearsal dinner she got everyone in line and made sure everyone knew exactly what they were doing. The day of the wedding Christena and her assistant Jill knew literally handled everything from making sure my vision was brought to life, to making sure everything ran accordingly to plan, and making sure all items that were mine were organized and set aside for my family to gather at the end of the night. I cannot sing Christena’s praises enough! You are getting more than a wedding planner with her! If you are on the fence about this do not be, it is the best money well spent!!!
Very enjoyable interaction
Was referred to ESA from someone in my opinion whom was less than professional in her communication. So there was a little trepidation at first. However, from our first interaction with Christena at ESA to the end of the event Christena conducted herself in a professional and exceptional manner. From her initial communication, to vendor recommendations to all of the questionnaires to ensure the events moved smoothly were all investments that showed Christena cared. We used ESA for day of wedding coordination as well as a surprise birthday party the day before the wedding g. Yep, busy, busy, busy. Christena was there for a walk through at the venue which was 2 hours from her home base. She stayed in contact throughout the months leading up the the events and take the lead with vendor a onto or so before. She helped to keep us on track and was available via email with short turn around times. Although their was a LOT of planning prior to the wedding, Christena was more than helpful keeping us on track and ensuring the wedding day could be enjoyed without worrying about last minute pop up issues, and there were a few. Her team was able to resolve a bartender issue causing minimal interruption for guests. In the end Christena felt more like a guest as much as a vendor for each event. We are grateful for the service Christena provided and would highly recommend her and her company, ESA to anyone wanting a coordinator to help ease the stresses of such and important and joyous day!!
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