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Designed and Detailed Event Management is a boutique wedding and event planning firm where sustainability meets luxury for ANY event! We specialize in creating unique guest experiences for weddings, parties, galas, corporate events and beyond.

A proud supporter of the LGBTQA+ community, we plan events for all of humanity! We thrive on diversity and it should go without saying that we will plan for ANY and ALL!

Custom tailored packages are created for each client's planning needs ranging from full service planning to our basic logistics coordination program. Our packaging is designed to work with any budget and can start at any point in the planning process. We spend a generous amount of time with each client to get to know them on a personal level, allowing us to really understand your vision and develop a partnership that gives you complete trust and confidence in leaving your event in our hands.

Most importantly, Designed and Detailed is built on an eco-friendly foundation. Sustainable practices are not only in internal practice in our office but also is a core value to how we plan events. We want to ensure your party creates memories, not waste, to last a lifetime!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of Designed & Detailed

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Erin and the team at Designed & Detailed received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted Erin's responsiveness, support, and attention to detail throughout the planning process, making their wedding day flawless and stress-free. Alison, Katie, and Cydnei were also commended for their professionalism, organization, and expertise in executing couples' visions seamlessly on their special day. The team's ability to handle last-minute challenges, facilitate vendor communication, and keep events running smoothly was highly appreciated by couples, making Designed & Detailed a highly recommended choice for wedding coordination.

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Erin and the team at Designed & Detailed received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. Reviewers highlighted Erin's responsiveness, support, and attention to detail throughout the planning process, making their wedding day flawless and stress-free. Alison, Katie, and Cydnei were also commended for their professionalism, organization, and expertise in executing couples' visions seamlessly on their special day. The team's ability to handle last-minute challenges, facilitate vendor communication, and keep events running smoothly was highly appreciated by couples, making Designed & Detailed a highly recommended choice for wedding coordination.

Madeline
Madeline Sent on 10/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED working with Designed & Detailed!

We had an INCREDIBLE experience with Designed & Detailed, specifically with Alison, our day-of-coordinator. We went with the package where you get early access to your planner a year in advance to start with big picture timeline things. We had a very productive meeting a year out and I were so excited to continue working with Alison. Alison and her team kept in touch with things like Black Friday deals and wedding expo info and answered questions while we waited for the 3-month coordination package to start. Then when that started, it was SO rewarding and fun working with Alison to execute the vision. She suggested so many great ideas and kept everything well-organized, from timeline items to vendor coordination, and questions here and there. Then when the wedding day came, she took care of SO much behind the scenes and I (the bride) could relax knowing we were in great hands. She handled several things with the florist and band and caterer that I wouldn’t necessarily have even known about. We got so many compliments from our parents and bridal party on how on top of things Alison was. When going to a wedding without a wedding coordinator (yikes😉) it’s so apparent how much value someone like Alison and her team can bring. Alison also did a great job facilitating the ceremony and a second line parade during cocktail hour. She made sure a trolley and bus were on time as well and told the photographer what people we had on our photography shot sheet. It was SO GREAT working with her and I’m going to miss it (already do!) THANK YOU again and I hope D&D has a great rest of the 2024 wedding season! 💖
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So Helpful, Kind, & Attentive!

We loved working with Erin via the Partial Planning Package for our September wedding! She was focused, calm, and present throughout our 2-year engagement, and offered unique insight and expertise into the ins & outs of our day. All of the vendors she referred me to were top-tier, too! I am so thankful to have had her guidance, and ensuring I was not the point of contact for my vendors on my wedding day was priceless to me. 10/10
Sunghee
Sunghee Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of my dream thanks to D&D

Absolutely recommend Katie (Senior Planner) and the entire D&D team. I had secured the services of the major vendors but knew that I wouldn't be able to keep on top of all of the little details as the big day approached so decided to engage D&D for the 90 day day of planning and coordination. Katie and I jived at the first meeting and she flawlessly made sure to review our contracts, reach out to them with my requests, reminded me of details that I would have NEVER thought to ask and most importantly, made my wedding day stress free, flawless and amazing. We threw at her a Korean ceremony, added MUA vendors, Korean speaking vendors, multiple pivots AND a 4:30 am makeup start time which she took all in stride, Not to mention a snafu in flowers, a sick assistant, a broken car... she was a pro. I am sad that I won't be communicating with her in the future, she feels like a friend now. Go with D&D and Katie. You won't be disappointed. Sincerely, a highly anxious, 3 am email sending, lawyer former bride.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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