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Elegant Affairs was launched in 2005 by Lori Losee. Lori realized her love for event planning at a young age. This love was further solidified when she became a member of the Alpha Phi sorority at Washington State University. It was that time that Lori was able to get her feet wet by planning charity and social events. Lori graduated from WSU with a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. She worked in the newspaper world for four years before she began her new career in event planning.

It was after planning her own wedding to her college sweetheart in 2003, she realized that her heart was really in the wedding industry and Elegant Affairs was born. Her family has expanded to include her sons Grant and Jackson.

Lori brings a unique mix of business savvy and creative vision that has consistently translated to flawless, stylish and memorable events. Her passion for weddings, attention to detail, and all around people skills, makes her the perfect addition to any bride and groom's planning experience!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Elegant Affairs

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Elegant Affairs' team delivered exceptional day-of coordination, expertly managing logistics, vendors, setup, and unexpected issues across multiple venues. They were organized, responsive, and allowed couples to stay present and stress-free. Highly recommended for their professionalism, attention to detail, and warm support.

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Elegant Affairs' team delivered exceptional day-of coordination, expertly managing logistics, vendors, setup, and unexpected issues across multiple venues. They were organized, responsive, and allowed couples to stay present and stress-free. Highly recommended for their professionalism, attention to detail, and warm support.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the BEST!

Working with Tiphany and Elegant Affairs was the best choice we made in our wedding planning journey. John and I had the best wedding day ever with the help of Tiphany!! She went above and beyond to help make all the details come together day off. We chose the Day of Coordination planning package. My only regret is that we didn’t choose a package that had more support in the early planning phase because all of Tiphany’s ideas were amazing! 😊
Krista
Krista Sent on 09/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

**Incredibly Talented Team!**

Working with Lori and Tiphany was a dream! From the first conversation to the wedding day, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Tiphany was so easy to work with, highly organized, and fun to be around! Lori officiated our day and was present all day for wedding coordination. These ladies became instant friends and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to hire them again. It was a great investment in our day and everything was executed flawlessly.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Must hire Elegant Affairs for your special day!

We are thrilled to share our experience with Elegant Affairs. Since we had hired all of our vendors ourselves and did most of the design aspect of our wedding, we knew we wanted to hire someone to help us coordinate our rehearsal day and wedding day. Lori exceeded our expectations in every way possible! She is professional and knows what she’s doing. She was incredibly responsive with every email, made great suggestions on bringing the final touches together, and gives out great energy that gets you excited for your big day. She took the time to understand our needs, created detailed schedules that helped the flow of each day and took charge when necessary. We had 32 people in our wedding party and she handled it like a champ. They took off the pressure and helped insure our day was spent being present and carefree. Working with Elegant Affairs made our wedding day even more magical. They truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a day of coordinator. Thank you, Elegant Affairs for being part of our unforgettable day!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tiphany the Wonderful

We quite literally couldn't be happier with our decision to have Tiphany as our wedding planner. From start to finish, she exceeded all of our expectations and made our special day absolutely perfect!! We were so lucky to have Lori on our side as well, she is an incredible resource and person as well.

Tiphany's attention to detail, creativity, and dedication were evident in every aspect of our wedding. Her professionalism and calm demeanor ensured that everything ran smoothly up to and the day-of, and she was always available to answer our questions and provide reassurance. I don't think you can find a more dedicated person anywhere! Tiphany took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined.. Her ability to manage all the logistics and coordinate with vendors was nothing short of amazing. Thanks to Tiphany, we were able to fully enjoy our wedding day without any stress or worries. Truly, the saddest part of the wedding being complete is not seeing her smile on the regular!

Tiphany's passion for what she does truly shines through in her work - every aspect of working with her brought to life the phrase "made with love". We are eternally grateful for her hard work and expertise. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your dream wedding a reality, look no further than Tiphany. She is simply the best and will forever be in our hearts!
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Emily Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

It is hard to put into words how amazing Elegant Affairs is. We worked closely with Tiphany and she made us feel like the most special bride and groom in the world. Our day was more than perfect because of this team and we are SO grateful! I would not change a thing from our wedding day!
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Mariah Sent on 12/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

8.25.23 Double Venue Wedding!

I had the pleasure of working with Tiphany and Lori on my big day (8/25/23). I had met with over a dozen wedding coordinators and Tiphany made me feel the most at ease. Once we had our initial meeting I knew Elegant Affairs would be perfect! I personally am quite a planner and Tiphany recognized that immediately and knew that a day of coordinator was all I needed. I felt heard and not pressured at all which is what I had experienced from other businesses or potential coordinators.

The most challenging part about my wedding was that I had a separate location for the ceremony and reception. That didn't seem to be a concern for Tiphany and Lori. Both of them knew of my venues and had tons of experience working at each location. Lori and Tiphany took the time to complete a full walk through at each venue and were amazing help in asking questions I hadn't thought of. We had a plan A-Z for anything that could've happened.

Lori handled everything at our wedding ceremony venue (Thornewood Castle) and Tiphany handled everything at our reception venue (Pioneer Park Pavilion). I cannot praise these women enough. I got to thoroughly enjoy my wedding day from start to finish without anyone pestering me. These ladies handled EVERYTHING. Lori helped me with an alternative send off and constructed a balloon arch in MINUTES! Lori was amazing during all of the photos and had even worked with our photographer (Jerome Tso) many, many times and knew exactly what he was looking for in each of our shots. While Lori was managing Thornewood, Tiphany was hard at work with another assistant decorating our reception venue. Tiphany handled setup and all of our vendors arrival times. She thought of things that I hadn't and made the reception venue look beautiful.

I am Cambodian and it was incredibly important for my family and I to incorporate our culture and tradition into the reception. Tiphany managed everything that was thrown her way, even if hiccups arose. She wasnt afraid to jump in and make it such a seamless event. Tiphany made sure that I had food, water, lipgloss and everything in between!

I received SO many compliments from our guests about how seamless both the ceremony and reception were. I honestly have no idea how these women kept on our schedule, but they did! We were even AHEAD of schedule mostly and the credit entirely goes to Elegant Affairs. I wish we could do iy all again because of how amazing the day was.

Tiphany and Lori, THANK YOU.

Mariah & Adam
K
Katie Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Elegant Affairs was an incredible team to work with on our wedding day. Specifically Tiphany Thomas, who we hired as the day of coordinator. She kept prompt communication, scheduled meetings and took care of our vendor contracts. Everything turned out better than expected and went so smoothly. She kept us on our timeline, made sure as bride & groom we had a few moments to ourselves and made cleaning up and exiting the venue a smooth process. I would highly recommend her and their team for any and all events. Thanks so much Tiphany, you're the best!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Daniel and Nikki’s 25th Anniversary / Vow Renewal

We live in South Florida and had Elegant Affairs do our planning for our 25th anniversary vow renewal. They were essential to the success of the event and Tiphany Thomas was amazing! She was patient with us and very accommodating to our needs. Very professional but also very down to earth. I highly recommend Tiphany and Elegant Affairs to anyone looking for their services.
Marcus
Marcus Sent on 04/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A stress-free wedding day!

Tiphany and Lori were absolutely amazing! They were kind, professional, and empathetic. They made us feel confident that our day was going to be great, and they had the skills to make sure that it was. When there were issues with a catering company on the day of the reception, they took care of it so well we didn't even know there had been a problem until the next day. We'd highly recommend Elegant Affairs—not sure how we would have done this without them!
Jill
Jill Sent on 10/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

Elegant Affairs, and specifically Tiphany Thomas, have been total life-savers when it comes to coordinating my wedding. I hired Tiphany as my day-of coordinator. Tiphany was prompt in reaching out to schedule meetings with me and my then-fiancé, took full ownership over communication with vendors, provided vendor discounts, helped with a very detailed itinerary, provided expert advice, and did anything and everything I could have hoped for. I truly did not have any tasks on my wedding day other than to enjoy myself. I consider myself a detailed and organized person, and thought I could handle it on my own, but Tiphany truly made my life so much easier when it came to wedding planning. I would recommend Tiphany/Elegant Affairs to anyone who has any hesitation about planning a wedding themselves.
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