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Growing up as the oldest on a block full of girls, Laura started coordinating events at a young age. Whether it was organizing dress-up tea parties or lively, neighborhood-wide games of kickball, she planned the fun for all of the Hopper Terrace girls. As an adult, she continues to fulfill her passion for event coordination, gathering together friends and family for food, fun and celebration. Tea parties and kickball have matured into formal dinner parties, casual and entertaining game nights, chatty and relaxed weekend brunches and joyous holiday parties for groups both big and small.

While working full time as the Senior Event Coordinator and Planner at a premier loft space in New York City, Laura specialized in a great variety of events such as Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Galas, Awards Dinners, Trade Shows, Sample Sales, Charity Auctions and Corporate Meetings. After several years, Laura decided to follow her passion for private events and branch out on her own, by forming Elegant Events by Laura.

Laura’s style and vision for making every event individual is what sets her apart. Her unique design and passion will transform your vision into a reality, to ensure that each and every event is a flawlessly executed representation of your dreams.

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Frequently asked questions

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Elegant Events by Laura

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Samara Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!!!

We hired Laura to be our Day-Of-Coordinator for our wedding. At first we were unsure of whether or not we would need such a thing, but we 10000% did and we are so glad that we had the chance to work with Laura and her team! Laura helped us create a schedule of events for the whole day and kept us on track. She worked closely with the other vendors and even made important phone calls on our behalf when we were busy and overwhelmed. My dress was a bit complicated but she knew exactly how to put it on/take it off/bustle etc. She kept me calm and at ease the whole day even when we were rushing to take pictures outside in 35 degrees and when I was nervous to walk down the aisle! Laura was responsive and easy to work with the whole time. We highly recommend her!!
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Meredith Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Laura is an incredible DOC and goes above and beyond. Not only did she pull the whole day together but she decorated the tables with lanterns and greenery and provided bouquets and boutonnieres. Also, Laura and her assistants helped me with my gown during pictures so I wouldn't step in puddles or get caught on anything. Finally, she did a great job making sure everything was delivered and was in its place for the wedding. She gave me my dream wedding. You must hire her!
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Allena Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Laura is a wedding planning ROCKSTAR!! She and her crew coordinated my wedding day to perfection. You will realize after your first conversation that she is incredibly detailed, organized, knowledgable, and communicates extremely effectively. I just can't say enough good things about her! It is clear how much pride she took in making my day as smooth as possible and she was there to support me with any questions I had during the planning process. She's the best!

ps. Laura also did my flowers. She made my tiny budget look stunning!
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Kathy Sent on 02/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I hired Laura for wedding planning and day of coordination for our January wedding in Brooklyn. Laura and her team were pleasures to work with for the entire planning process and day of. Our wedding exceeded our wildest expectations. The decorations and flowers were perfect (and she stayed under budget!). She helped us to hire and coordinate with amazing vendors. It was easily the best night of our lives and that is largely due to the work of Laura and her staff. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Courtney Sent on 12/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Laura and her team at Elegant Events was an absolute DREAM to work with. They truly made my vision come to life and ensured the day ran smoothly (a difficult task with a bridal party of 20 people and 315 wedding guests!) Elegant Events not only planned and executed the perfect day for my husband and I, they also did ALL of the floral arrangements.. not an easy task when there were different size tables and different centerpieces on each! These ladies are the best in the business!
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Kathleen Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Laura and her team at Elegant Events was a pleasure! Thanks to Laura I was able to enjoy my daughter's wedding day. Her expertise and lovely personality was a winning combination. Highly recommended!
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Kelli Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't begin to explain how great Laura and her team were during the planning process and especially on our wedding day! From unexpected guests to a missing cake, they literally handled it all.
I was very passive when it came to planning and Laura knew how to handle that. She gave me deadlines and options from everything from centerpieces to makeup. She was so organized and filled in all the gaps when it came to things I would never even think of.
On our wedding day, our cake did not arrive to the venue (despite being confirmed the day before), so Laura and her team ran to the closest store and created the most magnificent wedding cake with fresh flowers and all! It was beautiful! They made the day so seamless that I didn't even know anything was going on behind the scenes. Laura and her team are absolutely amazing and were beyond helpful. I can not recommend them enough for helping create the best day of our lives! Thank you!! 5 stars!
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Dan Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Laura was the best! So organized and thoughtful! Would use again!
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Megan Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Laura was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding - she was incredibly helpful, easy to work with, thought of everything, went above and beyond, helped us find our vendors (including an amazing photographer), and helped out so much day-of. We couldn't have been happier working with Laura!
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Christine Sent on 11/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter contracted with Laura for her services for the day of her wedding Truthfully, I didn't think it was necessary Was I ever wrong! I don't know what we would've done without Laura and Kelly on that day… They attended to all of the details, mishaps that arose , and made sure everything ran smoothly. They were extremely professional, supportive, calm and somehow managed to be everywhere at once . "Elegant Events by Laura" is awesome!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Femina Photo + Design Femina Photo + Design Wedding Photographers

Laura and her team were fabulous event coordinators at the last NYC wedding we photographed. They helped everything run smoothly and on time. Great team of girls!

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