Where do I even begin to write a review for Michelle with Events by Elle! From the moment my daughter and finance got engaged we knew we wanted Michelle to be their planner. We have followed her for years and knew how wonderful she was as a wedding planner. But what we didn’t know until we spent time with her (a lot of time) just how wonderful she is as a person!! From our very first meeting she felt like a new best friend and she made my daughter, her fiancé and myself feel so comfortable and excited for the planning process. She took all of my daughter’s dreams and turned them into a wedding that still to this day we can’t believe was their wedding!!! Michelle truly cares about what you want and with her years of experience she can guide you and help with every single detail. The DETAILS is what I feel sets Michelle apart from many planners. The DETAILS are her SPECIALTY!!!
She designed a wedding for Sydney and Jared that celebrated not only them as a couple but provided an experience that our family and friends will never forget and treasure for a lifetime! We cannot thank Michelle enough all of her hard work and love she poured into my daughter’s wedding! It was PERFECT in EVERY WAY!!!

I cannot recommend Michelle Layman & the Events by Elle team enough!!!!! Not only was Michelle the absolute BEST planner, she became our dear friend. Michelle's experience in the industry is something so admirable. And that's why she is so so so amazing at what she does. Every wedding she has planned is different. She makes sure that the wedding is unique to each and every couple. She makes sure it is their own. Michelle made the wedding planning process so much FUN!!! Man we had a blast. She put in countless hours to make sure NOTHING was missed and no detail was not thought through completely. I cannot thank Michelle and the Events by Elle team enough for making our dreams a reality. It was honestly more than I EVER could have dreamed of. It was the best day of our lives!!! We love you Michelle!!!

I cannot recommend Michelle from Events by Elle highly enough. From our very first meeting, it was clear Michelle truly understood my vision and aesthetic for my wedding day. She asked thoughtful questions about my preferences, brought incredible ideas to the table, and made me feel completely at ease knowing I was in good hands.

Throughout the entire planning process, Michelle’s organization and attention to detail were unparalleled. She put together comprehensive checklists, timelines, and planning documents that allowed everything to run seamlessly. Michelle also has fantastic relationships with vendors across the board – she recommended our incredible photographer, florist, hair/makeup team and more. I trusted her suggestions completely.

On the wedding day itself, Michelle’s experience and expertise shone through. She handled any and all issues and changes smoothly and kept everything on schedule. Thanks to her, I got to purely enjoy the magic of my wedding day without a single worry or concern.

I cannot overstate what an invaluable partner Michelle was in bringing my dream wedding to life. For any couple wanting a stress-free, smooth planning process and perfect execution, Michelle is hands-down your best bet. I consider hiring her the best decision I made for our wedding day.

If you're looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Michelle planned our wedding and I wouldn't go back and change a thing about the vendor team she recommended or the wedding weekend--everyone had a blast. Whether you need help creating a vision or bringing one to life, Michelle will give you great advice and execute to perfection. She is efficient and incredibly talented at intuiting what people want, mediating disagreement, and finding solutions. She's also wonderful to spend time with. Working with Michelle takes the stress out of event planning--you will not be disappointed!!

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Finding Events by Elle for my wedding coordination ended up being by far the best decision I could have made when choosing vendors…. I can’t emphasize enough how worthwhile it was to book them. Michelle has stuck with me through every high and every low these last 4 years. She is a huge part in our incredibly unique but beautiful wedding planning journey.

When we met Michelle in 2019, she initially helped us plan our big 200 person wedding, then 2020 hit. Michelle adapted quickly, getting our big day rescheduled and planning a separate intimate backyard wedding on our OG date. After all of these changes and hard work, Nick and I unfortunately cancelled everything all together due to unforeseen challenges… only 29 days before our backyard wedding. Michelle did everything for me when rescheduling and canceling each one… she not only showed up but went above and beyond to support me when I needed it most. I couldn’t have done it without her. Michelle gives 100% effort in everything she does. Even after so many changes during an exhausting pandemic, she still had so much passion in her work and quickly became someone I could always count on even after our cancelled initial wedding. She felt like more than just my wedding planner, she became a trusted friend and confidant.

2 years later after some time apart and finding solid foundation again, Nick and I felt 100% ready to FINALLY tie the knot ASAP! Michelle jumped to our side right away even with our short 3 month planning timeframe for the April date… Her genuine excitement and support of Nick and I felt so positive and much needed when planning a wedding for the third (yes I said third) time. This time, Michelle made sure we got it done… and worked tirelessly to make sure THIS one was the wedding of my dreams. I have no words to explain the pure joy, perfection, and happiness I felt on this long awaited day. Michelle took a video when I first walked into the venue and the excitement on my face when I run up to hug her says it all. Our wedding day with her as our coordinator was far better than I ever could have imagined. This group of girls only performs with the highest standards, never skipping a beat or leaving any loose ends. Our third time really was the charm.

Thank you events by Elle, Michelle, Jonelle, and everyone else for being by far the most qualified, genuine and hard working wedding planning group in KC!! Not sure what you’re doing if you don’t snag Events by Elle while you can, you absolutely won’t regret it.

When I got engaged Events by Elle was my first call. I never inquired with another planner, I always knew I wanted Michelle as my planner. My husband and I had a really long engagement, I feel so blessed to have had Michelle there every step of the way. She was there for us not only as our planner, but also as our friend. We'll never forget the kindness she showed us!!

The entire wedding planning process was so smooth. She answered all of my questions, shared lots of creative ideas, and made sure everything ran seamlessly. We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding day turned out. We are so grateful for Michelle and the Events by Elle team for all of their hard work!!

I never thought I would love wedding planning as much as I did. But it was such a fun and exciting time! And I know it was largely due to having Events by Elle on my side!

Hire Events by Elle as your wedding planner, it'll be the BEST decision you make!!

I wish there were 10 stars because that’s what the Elle Girls deserve! I knew from the first meeting Michelle was the planner for us. She exudes calmness, is well connected and creative. Michelle and her team made our daughter’s dream wedding a reality by bringing together top-notch vendors. The entire weekend was a joy as the mother of the bride because Michelle and her team were on every single detail. I was able to relax and enjoy all of the moments. Events by Elle was recently voted Wedding Planner of the Year and is very deserving of this title.

Working with Lauren V has been the most magical experience I could have while planning a wedding. Lauren truly matched my personality as she was very organized and very detailed oriented. I am a person who plays attention to the details in everything and Lauren just cultivated my wedding vision into reality. Planning a wedding during the pandemic could be extremely difficult especially with having to reschedule to a later date. Michelle and Lauren made everything so easy like pushing the EASY button to have everything just shift 10 months out to ensure we had a safe, fun, and magical wedding. A piece of advice for any future brides, HIRE EVENTS BY ELLE, especially Lauren V, as they will make this process as stress-free as possible. I remember my initial conversation with Michelle, she said hiring a planner is like hiring a best friend to help you plan your wedding. She was right, Lauren V was truly my best friend doing this process - it's more than just planning logistics, it's ensuring you are prepared and supported.

Our planner, Lauren Voyles, went above and beyond to make our day the most amazing day of our lives! I would recommend this talented woman to anyone. While my husband and I were incredibly excited to get married, I quickly realized that wedding planning was just not my thing. I am not a type A thinker which made planning feel much more stressful than exciting. Lauren went above and beyond to make sure that we did not miss a thing in the planning process for our special day! I have known Lauren for several years which made planning my wedding with her even more exciting. She has become an incredible professional with so much talent and passion for the wedding industry. She maintained professional contact with all my vendors and was able to execute our dream wedding vision to perfection. She always had tons of advice that she shared with us to help us make the right decisions. Not only was she incredible during the planning process, but she was a Superhero on our wedding day. We were able to sit back and enjoy our day knowing that she knew exactly what needed to be done at every step. This lady went above and beyond at every step of the way to show her support and make our day a dream come true. We are beyond grateful for Lauren's friendship & professional planning. This is a planner you do NOT want to miss out on. Thank you, Lauren!

After a rough start and trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic, I reached out to Events by Elle to see if they still had our date open. When talking with Michelle, I immediately felt that she truly cared and wanted the best for us. Luckily one of their lead planners, Lauren, was available. I can’t say enough good things about Lauren. She was professional, calming and worked incredibly hard to make sure our day was perfect. She had excellent communication and was always thinking ahead to things that would have never crossed my mind. Lauren coordinated with our vendors and always had our best interests at heart. She made me feel cared for and supported. We hired Events by Elle for the last 8 weeks leading up to our wedding, but my now-husband and I often talk about how much easier things could have been if we had worked with Lauren from the beginning. To sum things up, Lauren is the sweetest person and our day was an absolute dream totally thanks to all her hard work!