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What sets us apart? YES!! ALL of the floral designs on our site and portfolio are done "In-house" by Vivid Expressions. Our bespoke boutique-style Wedding Design Studio features a Design Specialist & Certified Floral Designer. And YES! Your Designer will present you with custom artwork depicting your unique wedding designs for approval and then will bring those illustrations to life! This makes us unique to any other wedding consultants our region. We're an ideal fits for...

  • "Visual" people
  • Love the idea of working with "artistic people"
  • Want a professional to develop and manage design ideas, budgeting and logistics
  • People who prioritize"the look" of their wedding
  • "Busy" couples or "out-of-town" couple planning your wedding and need someone to handle the visual plan and storytelling
  • Who want to just enjoy seeing their breathtaking, one-of-a-kind day come life

Hiring someone to facilitate your dreams starts with finding the right Designer and team who will curate your preferences, visually tell your story, skillfully construct the pieces, and smoothly orchestrate every accent so you can simply enjoy the experience. Let's see if we're a great fit for each other by getting to know us!

  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,999

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Vivid Expressions LLC

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Haley Sent on 06/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Janel is amazing & so talented!!

We commissioned Janel for our live wedding painter and were so impressed with her friendliness, organization, and of course the amazing talent that she has!!! We could not be happier with the final result & have already hung it up in our house! Thank you so much Janel!
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Melanny Sent on 09/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantasy Fulfilled

The floral designs that Janel and the Vivid Expressions team create are pure masterpieces! Her creative talents are wholeheartedly conveyed through her works of art. Because of Janel's artistry, my wedding embodied a "pineapple paradise" vibe. I will forever be completely obsessed with the lovely floral creations that were made for my special day. It truly made me feel as if I were transported on a tropical getaway! Janel emanates positive energy and was very sweet to work with. I cannot wait to have the Vivid Expressions team at my next future event!
Kristy
Kristy Sent on 09/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Unique!

Working with Janel at Vivid Expressions has been one of our favorite decisions for our wedding day. We had a vision of a travel-themed wedding with some unique centerpieces that didn't include just flowers. However, we had a lower end budget. Janel made sure to not only respect our budget, but produce everything we wanted for our big day! Her kind, warm personality made it so easy to work with her. We love that unlike other floral planners, she provides you with a custom hand-created picture of what your wedding day's decor will look like. We found that super useful and could adjust anything that we didn't like (although we loved everything she presented to us). Definitely recommend her for your wedding day decor and flowers! We even received a little thank you gift after our wedding. She sent us the cutest travel-themed thank you cards to send to our guests. We loved working with Janel!
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Shelley Sent on 06/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Janel was nothing short of AMAZING! Her ability to take our story, listen to our likes and dislikes, and tap into our vision was just what we were looking for in our decorator/florist. She sets herself apart from the rest, by creating stunning sketches of every detail of the decorations and florals. Every meeting, email, phone call I had with her felt like I was talking to a good friend or family member. Our wedding day was beautiful and the design and florals were much more exquisite than I even imagined (even though she had presented the sketches, video, and layout to me). She is so personable and SUPER creative! I really could go on and on about how great she and her team are!!
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Stephanie Sent on 09/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janel did a fantastic job with my July wedding. I received numerous compliments from guests and the catering staff on the decor. I trusted her completely to create something beautiful and she really went above and beyond and put together exactly what I envisioned and then some. I really don't understand why anyone would work with anyone else for their event she is undoubtedly the best.
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Tennille Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janel is awesome! I met with her for our September 24th wedding and explained I'm not a frilly bride...she slid a smile on her face and answered no problem. I was worried my next statement would be the real issue...no flowers....the smile never left. She assured me there were so many options and she was right. Her creativity is nothing short of genius. She worked with me to understand who I really am and what I really wanted. She provided a sketch of the reception and church design to my amazement. And wowed me again with the design of the sweetheart table. A true professional and a jewel to work with.
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Renee Sent on 06/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
She was awesome our wedding was a dream come true! A true fairytale, with her help. She turned dreams into reality. And kept within our budget! One overly satisfied customer and would highly recommend her.
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Jessie Sent on 03/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
OH MY GOODNESS were they great I came in a 2 weeks before my wedding and ordered 5 bridesmaids/honors bouquets but mine and something for my husband and my mom not only did she draw a wonderful arrangement she also made them they were so beautiful and smelled amazing I could be happier. I am so very grateful for everything she did. wonderful work and well wroth every penny. I will not be getting my arrangements from anyone else!
Suzie
Suzie Sent on 01/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I had a vision about how I wanted my invitations to look, but just couldn't find what I was looking for, I went to Janel with a unique request to sketch my invitation. I described to her what I was looking for and said for her to take creative freedom to make it come to life. She exceeded my vision and my invites were one of a kind, and I still am getting compliments on how gorgeous they were! I am so thrilled with how they came out.
I also wanted a different feel at my venue to reflect the uplighting and elegance that I was looking for. Janel provided the most beautiful chandelier with draping for the ceiling and walls. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. And once again exceeding my vision of how I wanted my reception room to look. The uplighting was exquisite bouncing off of her gorgeously draped swags all over the room.
I can't think you enough Janel for making my wedding invites and reception room breath taking! I will cherish my pictures with these in it forever!
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User2512842 Sent on 01/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janel is a pleasure to work with and she is always prepared and helpful. She was meant to be an event planner. She will bring your dream wedding to life and be with you every step of the way. She gave me the best gift ever- a perfect wedding. I highly recommend Janel for an event especially your big day. I love love love her!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
The Founders Inn and Spa The Founders Inn and Spa Hotel Weddings

Janel and her team do an incredible job of crafting a couple’s vision and making it a reality for their wedding day. Janel herself has an extensive background in wedding décor and planning. Her years of experience coupled with her creative mind with make for an unforgettable design plan for your wedding day. -Brittany, Catering Sales Manager

Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists Best Face Forward- Skin, Makeup & Hair Artists Wedding Hair & Makeup

Janel is one of the most talented people we know! We finally had the opportunity to work with her for a May wedding, and our Artists loved her. Of course they would- she's organized, personable, responsible, and dedicated to her clients! We can't wait to work with her again!

Inspirations Event Planning Inspirations Event Planning Wedding Planners

Janel is an amazing woman! She is very organized and creative and addresses the smallest details to make your wedding special. I highly recommend the services she offers!

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