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Featuring a FULL SERVICE production team of top-notch EVENT PLANNERS & DESIGNERS, Ethnic Essence instills clients with confidence that their vision will be realized in living color & gives them the peace of mind that every detail will be taken care of by our dedicated team, all under one roof.

From concept to completion, we specialize in helping our clients articulate their vision and see them through from the idea stage to the finished experience. Our focus is on the design and storytelling behind each customized event we create. We take the time to understand what our clients seek, not just repackage a recycled template.

Our IN-HOUSE team consists of world-class PLANNERS, DESIGNERS, DECORATORS and BUILDERS. We are laser-focused on all-inclusive planning and design services with the singular goal of creating a show stopping concierge experience that allows YOU- the client, to actually enjoy all aspects of your wedding with your family and friends. Through comprehensive planning and immaculate implementation of decor, Ethnic Essence offers a seamless approach to gorgeous and unique realizations of each client’s dream day, customizing to the client’s vision and needs.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$4,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

8
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Reviews of Ethnic Essence

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42 Reviews
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Ethnic Essence is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding decor and coordination. Smita Aunty and her team are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness in turning dreams into reality. The team's organizational system and willingness to communicate with clients and make necessary changes are highly appreciated. Reviewers also mention the seamless execution of the wedding, the beautiful decor, and the excellent month-of coordination. Overall, Ethnic Essence is highly recommended for its exceptional services in wedding planning and decor.

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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.

Ethnic Essence is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding decor and coordination. Smita Aunty and her team are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness in turning dreams into reality. The team's organizational system and willingness to communicate with clients and make necessary changes are highly appreciated. Reviewers also mention the seamless execution of the wedding, the beautiful decor, and the excellent month-of coordination. Overall, Ethnic Essence is highly recommended for its exceptional services in wedding planning and decor.

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Amy Sent on 01/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Creative and Experienced Wedding Planner - Highly Recommended!

We had an amazing experience working with the Ethnic Essence team and couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out! Smita Auntie was such a pleasure to work with - she was kind, responsive and really brought our vision to life. Her years of experience, attention to every detail and honest feedback put us at ease throughout the process. The entire team was organized and their help on our wedding day really allowed us to enjoy every moment. We didn't have a lot of time to plan but Ethnic Essence pulled everything off beautifully and made it feel seamless!
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Meghna Sent on 10/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Dear Smita Aunty, Shilpa, Neha, Pooja, and team at Ethnic Essence, I cannot thank you all enough for helping us plan our wedding. Everything we experienced this past weekend completely surpassed expectations. When it came to the task of planning an Indian wedding from across the country, not seeing or being familiar with many of the venues and vendors before booking, all while starting my first few months of residency, I was definitely worried how things would go. But from the first day we worked with Smita aunty, she put my mind at ease and it was clear that we were in good hands. You were always there to answer any questions (we had many!) and so helpful always. It was amazing seeing your creative vision come to life last weekend and I know the guests were just as blown away as we were with your decor and planning. The whole thing was just WOW! And Shilpa, Neha, and Pooja throughout the weekend were truly amazing with their coordination and execution skills, I couldn’t have imagined things going smoother. Thank you guys for keeping me and Gajan well fed, hydrated, and in good spirits throughout all our events and for making sure we were all on time and hitting our cues. Extra special shoutout to Pooja who my bridesmaids couldn’t stop raving about for being such a positive energy on the morning of the wedding when things got a little stressful! The entire team at ethnic essence has truly made this an event that me and my family as well as Gajan‘s family will never forget. Thank you so much for all your help and we can’t wait to highly recommend you to all our friends and family for their future wedding planning! Best of luck with everything ahead!

Lots of love,
Meghna & Gajan
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Adilene U. Sent on 08/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Beautiful Wedding

Smita and her team did an amazing job in bringing our ideas to life. They understood the ambiance that we wanted to create. We asked for a romantic and elegant wedding and that's exactly what we had. All our guests were impressed with everything. Everyone loved it!
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