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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

How many planners are on your team?

2

Reviews of Elegant Events | planners+design

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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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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!

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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