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Elegance & Simplicity, an event design company based in Washington, DC, creates elegant weddings in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas with a team of professionals along wth Destination Weddings anywhere in the world. The designers will work with each couple to create a mid- to high-end event from beginning to end. They also specialize in eco-friendly weddings and are a leader in sustainable wedding design. They provide consultations up front, along with samples and event design suggestions inspired by a couple's own style and personality. Elegance & Simplicity will even visit the wedding venue ahead of the big day. They provide a team of wedding planners, floral designers, graphic artists, calligraphers, lighting specialists, and design carpenters to custom design a wedding style tailored to each couple. We have custom bars available for you big day as well!

Services Offered

Wedding Planning

Floral Design + Decor

Lighting

Custom Decor (Escort card displays, IG backdrops, Ceremony decor, Bars etc.)

From Elopements to Micro Weddings and beyond! Destination Wedding Planning anywhere in the world!

The owner, Katie Martin has written 7 wedding books including her most recent release of The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings!

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$425

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$185

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$38

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$185

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$350

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Preppy
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Artificial
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Non-Floral
Single Flowers

Reviews of Elegance & Simplicity

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Elegance and Simplicity, led by Katie and her team, received glowing reviews for their exceptional floral arrangements and wedding design services. Reviewers praised Katie's dedication in capturing their vision, managing setups efficiently, and executing flawlessly on wedding days. Clients appreciated her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, noting stunning flowers, beautiful decor, and high-quality service. Katie's ability to work within various budgets, understand clients' visions, and provide responsive communication were highly valued. Overall, customers highly recommended Elegance and Simplicity for their outstanding work in creating beautiful, personalized weddings.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Elegance and Simplicity, led by Katie and her team, received glowing reviews for their exceptional floral arrangements and wedding design services. Reviewers praised Katie's dedication in capturing their vision, managing setups efficiently, and executing flawlessly on wedding days. Clients appreciated her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, noting stunning flowers, beautiful decor, and high-quality service. Katie's ability to work within various budgets, understand clients' visions, and provide responsive communication were highly valued. Overall, customers highly recommended Elegance and Simplicity for their outstanding work in creating beautiful, personalized weddings.

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Mary Sent on 07/02/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Loved working with Katie and her team. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. My flowers were so beautiful!
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Amanda Sent on 07/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Planners and Florist

I cannot say enough how thankful I am for Katie and her team helping me with my floral arrangements and planning my wedding. I have been telling everyone who asks about my wedding that hiring Katie and her team to plan and decorate was the BEST decision I made (other than marrying my husband haha)! The flowers were absolutely stunning and perfect for my fairytale theme. She suggested the perfect ideas and I didn't have to think twice about it. Even the caterer was extremely impressed with Katie's level of time management and attention to detail. I felt so special on my wedding day, I didn't have anything "borrowed" yet so Katie lent me her cake server to cut our wedding cake and also surprised us with a table for the cake and painted it to match! She truly goes the extra mile (and then some) for her clients!
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Copeland Sent on 12/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Katie provided lighting and floral for our recent wedding and was truly excellent! She achieved exactly what we'd envisioned, and was extremely helpful in recommending types of flowers, centerpiece styles, etc. that fit within our budget and style. I did not know much about flowers going into wedding planning, and was so appreciative of Katie's guidance. In addition, the lighting that Katie provided was bistro-style lighting, which was beautifully and carefully strung. Katie was responsive and professional throughout our planning process and wedding day, and I would not hesitate to recommend Elegance and Simplicity to anyone.
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Awards

104
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
The Ballroom The Ballroom Banquet Halls

Absolutely wonderful to work with!

Bellwether Events Bellwether Events Wedding Planners

Elegance & Simplicity has so much to offer you! Superb event design! Detailed event planning! Phenomenal floral decor! What more could brides- and grooms-to-be ask for? I say not much! And the icing on the cake? They are a super duper eco-friendly company top to bottom! If you care about spending your dollars in an eco-friendly way, this is the company for you.

MyDeejay MyDeejay Wedding DJs

I've been working with Katie and her staff for years and years, she designs amazing weddings and takes care of every need of her clients!

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