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Events by Elle is a wedding and special events planning company based in Kansas City, Missouri. This team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively with couples to ensure that their one-of-a-kind love story is honored throughout every element of their wedding day. They strive to create meaningful celebrations while providing clients with a stress-free planning experience, allowing them to focus on enjoying their day.

Services Offered

To ensure a fully-tailored experience for every soon-to-be-newlywed couple they serve, Events by Elle provides a wide range of offerings. Packages available include partial planning services, full event design, and day-of coordination. From the preliminary stages of budget analysis and to-do list creation, your planner will be on hand to provide guidance and assistance. The team is experienced in coordinating a variety of different types of events, including destination weddings, civil ceremonies, religious, and non-religious services.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,800

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Events by Elle

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Events by Elle, specifically Michelle Layman, receives glowing reviews from multiple clients praising her exceptional planning skills, attention to detail, and adeptness at bringing couples' visions to life. Michelle is noted for her thoughtful approach, vast experience, and ability to create unique, personalized weddings that surpass expectations. She is highlighted for her professionalism, dedication, and care in ensuring a stress-free and flawless wedding day. Clients commend her for making the planning process enjoyable, feeling like a trusted friend, and providing unwavering support even through challenges like rescheduling due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Events by Elle, specifically Michelle Layman, receives glowing reviews from multiple clients praising her exceptional planning skills, attention to detail, and adeptness at bringing couples' visions to life. Michelle is noted for her thoughtful approach, vast experience, and ability to create unique, personalized weddings that surpass expectations. She is highlighted for her professionalism, dedication, and care in ensuring a stress-free and flawless wedding day. Clients commend her for making the planning process enjoyable, feeling like a trusted friend, and providing unwavering support even through challenges like rescheduling due to unforeseen circumstances.

Linda
Linda Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day EVER!

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!!!
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sydney & Jared Gruender

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!!!
Katye
Katye Sent on 05/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

If you book one thing, it should be Events by Elle

***Long post but 100% worth the read if you are looking for a planner***
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.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Levity Weddings & Events Levity Weddings & Events Wedding DJs

Every time I find out I'll be working with the Elle girls on a wedding I breathe a sigh of relief. They really know how to make sure the night goes on without any hiccups!

Lost Wax and Family by Jukeboxx Media Lost Wax and Family by Jukeboxx Media Wedding Bands

I have worked numerous events with Jonnelle through Lost Wax/Jukeboxx, and every single one has been so well ran. She is a great communicator and manages her vendor team perfectly. I always enjoy the times when we get to work together, as will you!

Shining Stars Catering, LLC Shining Stars Catering, LLC Wedding Caterers

I cannot say enough about Jonnelle and her crew. Every event we have worked with her has been planned and executed beautifully. They work hard to make everything flow effortlessly. We give our unconditional recommendation. Want your wedding to be amazing and strafer. Hire Events by Elle!!!

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