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What an exciting time…you’re getting married! We love everything that has to do with event planning and design from the venue selection to the last candle lite. When you walk into the reception for the first time… WOW what a joy it is for us create our client’s dream to see your smile (and let’s face is a sigh of relief).

How did I get so lucky to work in this creative field and to help out so many couples vision come to life. Planning your wedding is a fun and emotional time our goal is for you to enjoy the entire process knowing you have us…we make sure you are stress free. Your wedding day is to be enjoyed with your family and friends…and of course that handsome and charming guy.

Our clients expect the absolute best in service, detailed planning, and exquisite design all with flawless execution. Our team of experienced professionals is here to make sure they meet your specific planning, design and budget needs.

Nicole Muyskens, graduated with a bachelor’s of Art in Fashion Design from International Academy of Merchandise and Design, Chicago. For six years after college she worked for Marvin Herman & Associates a high-end residential Architectural and Interior Design firm in the Gold Coast of Chicago.

Nicole brings a ceaseless love and passion to planning and designing for any type of event. With over 11 years of experience and 100 weddings/events on her resume, she has you covered. Nicole listens to your needs, guaranteeing the utmost attention to detail and the highest level of dedication it is our promise that your event will be a complete success.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,750

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of Elegant Events | planners+design

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Berta Sent on 10/13/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Loved working with Nicole! I certainly would like to use her again! She did this party for my mother long distance! I could not have done it without her.
I would recommend using her! Everything was fabulous!
My mother is still taking about her and the wonderful job she did in less than 3 weeks time.
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Meredith Sent on 10/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole was EXACTLY what I was looking for in a day-of coordinator. She worked with me a couple weeks before the wedding which certainly helped to make sure the event went smoothly and she understood my vision. Most importantly, I wasn't worried about a thing on my wedding day. After she and I met, I had handed off any of my worries to her and I was blissfully unaware of anything that was less than perfect for the rest of the day. It helped me, my groom, my mom, my MOH, and everyone else to just relax and have fun. We knew, whatever it was, Nicole had it handled. Even for those on a tight budget, I would argue that you really can't afford to not have Nicole as part of you wedding team. She was worth every penny!
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Erin Sent on 10/13/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Nicole from Elegant Events as our "day-of" planner and could not have been happier! I wish I could have hired her to do my entire wedding, but the day-of service by itself was fantastic. Thanks to her our day went flawlessly. The process was very easy, we met with her a couple of times before the wedding, and had some work to do ahead of time getting her certain info, like vendors names, services, etc., and she put together a timeline for the day with everything that needed to be done, so that we had nothing to do the day of except get married. She conducts herself with a high level of professionalism, and has a calm, capable attitude that I appreciated as a stressed-our bride. If something went wrong that day, I still don't know about it, since Nicole handled everything so beautifully, down to the last detail, including making sure my husband and I got a drink at the reception by personally taking our order!
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Ashley Sent on 10/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole is amazing! Elegant Events handled the day-of event planning/managing at my wedding ceremony and reception at Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck, MI. She handled everything from the ceremony music to the clean up at the reception. She helped put me at ease on my big day. Nicole is very knowledgeable in the field of wedding planning, and shared her helpful secrets with me. She made sure I asked the right questions to get what I wanted from my vendors. My tables looked just as I imagined and wanted them to look! Nicole has an eye for decorating. Her tastes matched my rustic themed wedding very well. Nicole and her interns were professional, helpful and thoughtful from start to finish!
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Ashley Sent on 10/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole and her team are amazing! She quickly understood the level to which I wanted to be involved and took over the smaller details I was unconcerned with. The layout of the tables and reception was fantastic and I didn't have to worry about anything the day of! Also, she gives great suggestions for timeline and vendors that I wouldn't have even thought about. She's definitely a pro and her calm attitude is great to be around when you feel you are overwhelmed. I would go to her again in a heartbeat and can't wait to return to her family's Inn for anniversaries. So many good memories!
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Karen Sent on 10/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Can't say enough about Nicole. She was prompt, very professional and so calm and collected all the time. The day of the wedding went without a hitch or if there were, we didn't notice.
She was invaluable!
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Kate Sent on 10/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I planed my wedding in 3 1/2 months and on top of that I had a hard time trying to explain what my "vision" was. I kept wanting to change this or that. In my mind I new what i wanted but I thought I was having a hard time getting it across to her. Nicole just kept on working and telling me it will be beautiful. She was very patient and did a good job calming me down. In the end she was right she new exactly what I wanted and what I had been trying to tell her all along. It showed because everything was perfect. Nicole and her crew worked very hard the day of my wedding and It went of without a hitch!!

Thank you nicole.
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Becky Sent on 06/13/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about Nicole and the Elegant Events team. Working together was the best decision we made surrounding our wedding! Elegant Events is organized, professional, trustworthy and amazingly creative and resourceful.

We recently held our outdoor wedding at a private residence in South Haven and enlisted Elegant Events to help with day-of coordination. However, I felt like that term does not do all the work that they did justice. From the get-go, they were flexible and accomodating to our unique needs. Elegant Events brought our wedding vision to life - better than I even imagined my wedding day would be.

I thought I was organized, but became so much more confident and calm during the planning process after working through our wedding day plan with Elegant Events. Nicole asked questions I hadn't even thought about and had great solutions. She came up with a flow for our ceremony to cocktail area and reception tent so that I could easily guide our rental vendor when they came with our delivery. Heading into the big day, I couldn't have felt more at ease being away at the salon knowing Elegant Events was back at the helm. I felt like I could focus on me and the emotion of the day, not the stress of making sure every detail was set. When I arrived at the venue, ready to dress, I saw that not only was every detail set the way I imagined, but it was perfect and better! Elegant Events created a wedding that several people said was the most beautiful they ever attended. (Literally, our parents received calls for several days after and we heard it there ourselves.) They dressed tables, set out the decor I purchased in creative ways, arranged flowers, guided vendors and most importantly, figured out resourceful ways to maximize our space (by using things from the ceremony later in the reception area, or other cool decor from the yard or home that could double for "beautifying" the tent, etc.).

I recommend Elegant Events with my highest regards for yours. Their experience and creativity is unmatched.
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Jessica Sent on 03/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Nicole did a wonderful job with our wedding. As residents of Chicago, we knew we wanted a small ceremony in western Michigan, but really did not know how to go about planning it when we did not know too much about the area. Nicole definitely made it easy. We went up to Michigan twice in total before our day to meet with her, and decided all the details at that time. She was able to recommend a florist, a hairstylist, any vendor that we needed. However, we were able to provide whatever personal touches were important to us (ie, I brought the dessert from a favorite place in Chicago, my husband chose his favorite beers, which the bar vendor was able to purchase specially). The beach that Nicole chose was perfect, and the reception on the grounds of her family's B+B Twin Gables was perfect. I definitely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in western Michigan.
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Jennifer Sent on 02/26/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Usng Elegant Events as the wedding planner for my wedding was an excellent decision. Since my wedding was in Grand Rapids but I resided in Kentucky, having someone as knowledgeable and helpful as Nicole was crucial. Nicole was both effecient and professional in helping review and secure vendors. In addition, she negotiated discounts with some vendors in order to help me stay within my wedding budget. Nicole was also organized and thorough in helping me navigate the wedding planning process and ensuring that everything was covered to make my wedding day memorable. My favorite aspect of using Elegant Events was how accessible Nicole was. She was always able to help answer my questions via phone or email, and was quick t respond. For a knowledgeable wedding planner that is professional and exerienced, use Elegant Events.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

22 Endorsements
N'vious Events, Inc. N'vious Events, Inc. Wedding Planners

Awesome location with a great staff

Chicago Cinematic Weddings Chicago Cinematic Weddings Wedding Videographers

We have traveled to Grand Rapids on several occasions to film weddings and ran into Nicole on more then one wedding, she and her team do everything above and beyond!

Wedding Your Way Wedding Your Way Wedding Officiants

I am a wedding minister who has been doing weddings for over 20 years. When I meet another professional who has "a calling" for the work, it is something special! Nicole LOVES what she does, and that is so important when it comes to weddings. There is a focused joy that she brings to her day-of-event presence which is calming to everyone. We all know we're in good hands with Nicole! I've had the pleasure of working with Nicole on several SW Michigan weddings and highly recommend her to any couple who wants to leave the details of the day to an expert who works with her heart as well as head and hands! ~ Rev. Rebecca Armstrong, Wedding by Heart

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