Flawless Events by Chels

• If I had to describe Chelsea services in one word, it would be flawless. Every layer of her expertise was perfect. I don’t know how she managed to remember every single detail, she understood exactly what we wanted and helped us in achieve our vision. Her advice and recommendations were always top notch! Because of her expertise, she knew how to guide us through uncertain scenarios. What I especially loved was when we wanted to do something different or unique, she helped us attain that. We didn’t want a cookie cutter wedding and she got creative with us to help make it happen. And I loved and valued her input! The day of the wedding, she and her assistants were so organized that everything was handled seamlessly. Chelsea directed her team perfectly and handled so much on the backend that we never had to worry for a moment: we knew we were taken care of. One moment I was especially thankful for on our wedding day, I was started to get really overwhelmed. Before anyone else could even detect it, Chelsea helped sneak me away from the clamor of everything going on. She could see me suffering in silence, and pulled me away from it all so I could recoup before walking down the aisle. Her level of attentiveness never gets lost or diminished in the chaos of a wedding. She’s always looking out for you no matter what. I can’t think her enough for this. And she always, always had a smile on her face. My friends and family loved meeting her, too! They all had wonderful things to say about her. My dad even said “Chelsea was the wedding.” Because of Chelsea, we were able to go through our wedding feeling relaxed. We were able to be ourselves and really enjoy it. Without her, we would have truly been lost. Any couple would be in great hands with her ◡̈

If I could give Chelsea and Flawless Events by Chels a million stars, it still wouldn't be enough. To say she is the best wedding planner in the Whitefish, Montana area, or honestly, the entire world, is a massive understatement. She is hands down the most phenomenal professional I have ever experienced in my life.

From the moment we started working together, Chelsea didn't just do her job; she poured her entire heart into our wedding.

Chelsea is on top of every single task and never, ever misses a beat. Her attention to detail goes so far beyond the wedding day itself. Three months before the wedding, when we traveled to Montana for our tastings and trials, Chelsea completely took the reins. She created a shared note for us with a flawless, day-by-day, step-by-step itinerary so we knew exactly where to go and what to do. She checked in with us almost daily, anticipating needs we didn’t even know we had. The level of stress that melted off our shoulders just by having her in our corner was priceless.

While she is a logistical mastermind, what truly sets Chelsea apart is who she is as a human being. She is the most genuine, kind, caring, and loyal person you will ever meet.

What we loved most about our wedding day was the energy, and that is entirely thanks to her. Chelsea is genuinely adored by every single vendor she works with. Because of the respect and love they all have for her, the vibe on our wedding day was unmatched. It felt like one giant family working together, having fun, and loving what they do. There is nothing like looking around on your wedding day and feeling that pure, joyful energy. It honestly means more than the day just going to plan (which it did perfectly!), she brings a quality of warmth and soul to the table that money simply cannot buy.

If you have come across her information, let this be your sign: stop searching and hire her immediately. Do not doubt for a second that you have found the right person. Do not stress about the process, because your entire wedding experience will be infinitely better just by having Chelsea a part of it.

Chelsea, thank you for making our dream day perfect, but more importantly, thank you for being the incredible human being you are. You are truly the absolute best out there!

Brent & Lauren McFarlane

Hiring Chelsea as our full-service wedding planner was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding on September 19, 2025, at The Cabins at Blacktail in Lakeside, Montana. From the moment we started working with her—about 18 months out—we knew we were in the best possible hands.
Chelsea is incredibly organized, reassuring, and direct in the best way. Throughout the entire planning process, she gave us thoughtful, invaluable advice on things we never would have even thought of on our own. She understood our vision immediately and helped bring it to life in a way that felt so true to us. At every step, she made the process feel manageable, exciting, and never overwhelming.
On the wedding day itself, Chelsea and her team were nothing short of amazing. They started setup early, handled everything seamlessly, and quietly took care of any issues behind the scenes without ever letting it affect our experience. Because of her, we were able to stay calm, present, and fully soak in every moment of the day—something we’ll be forever grateful for. Knowing she was there allowed us to truly enjoy our wedding without stress or worry.
What really sets Chelsea apart is how personal the experience felt. She wasn’t just our planner—she felt like a trusted friend who genuinely cared about us and our day. She kept us grounded, supported us emotionally, and always made sure we felt confident and taken care of.
We truly cannot imagine our wedding without Chelsea. We would hire her again in a heartbeat, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple looking for a planner who is professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, and truly exceptional at what she does. Our day was everything we dreamed of—and that’s because of her.

When Mack and I first started planning our wedding, we knew hiring a wedding planner had to be our first step especially with how popular weddings and elopements are in the Flathead Valley. We chose to have our wedding on a private property, which meant every single detail and vendor needed to be carefully selected. From the very beginning, Chelsea guided us through the entire process. From communication and budgeting to styling our wedding, she kept everything incredibly organized and made sure we achieved everything we wanted without ever pressuring us into anything that didn’t feel right for our vision. Her main goal was truly to make our lives easier, and she did exactly that.

On the wedding day, Chelsea was there first thing in the morning, immediately coordinating vendors and ensuring every detail was handled flawlessly. Because of Chelsea and her team, my parents, my husband, and I were able to fully enjoy the day without any stress. As both of our parents said, Chelsea and her team were worth every penny. You spend months planning for one single day, and having a team that allows you to actually be present and enjoy it without worrying about the small details that make such a big impact is priceless. The Flawless Events team is absolutely phenomenal, and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience.

- Mack and Tiffani Riddle

We cannot recommend Chelsea and her Flawless team highly enough! From the moment we started working together, she was the epitome of organization, professionalism, and positivity.
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming on its own, but we were living in Germany while planning our special day in the State and she made the entire process completely stress-free.

She anticipated needs before we even knew we had them, kept every detail on track, and coordinated vendors and timelines ✨flawlessly✨. Her communication was always helpful and incredibly timely, which gave us so much peace of mind from thousands of miles away. Every concern, she handled with calm confidence and had lots of great ideas on how to elevate the day!

On the wedding day itself, everything went off without a hitch. We were able to actually relax and enjoy our day because we knew she had every detail under control. We truly could not have pulled off such a perfect celebration without her.

If you want a wedding planner who is organized, creative, thoughtful, and a joy to work with, Chels is your girl. We feel so lucky to have found her!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Chelsea! From our very first meeting, she made the entire wedding planning process feel effortless. Her calm, organized approach meant we could actually focus on each other leading up to the wedding instead of stressing over the details. And as a couple who currently lives outside Montana, Chelsea's deep network across the Flathead Valley was so valuable – she truly built us the best team for our special day and it's clear that other vendors don't just know her and her business, they genuinely respect and trust her. But where Chelsea really shined was on our wedding day itself. She was truly the MVP, handling every detail behind the scenes, and without a hitch, so that we could be completely present with our friends and family and not worry about any planning or logistics (some unexpected highlights include the to-go box of cake she set aside for us before it was all gone, the guest videos she and her sister Lindsey filmed on our phones, and the extra lip gloss she carried around all night in her fanny!). Her business name says it all! Chelsea’s events are flawless! If you want a wedding planner who will make your day stress-free, beautiful, and exactly what you imagined except better, Chelsea is your gal. We're so grateful we had her by our side!

We truly don’t even know where to begin... hiring Chelsea and her team was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding. They executed the most important day of our lives absolutely flawlessly. Our wedding day exceeded every expectation and completely blew us and our guests away!

So many friends and family members came up to us during and after the celebration raving that it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. There is truly no better compliment a bride and groom can receive, and it’s a testament to Chelsea and her incredible Flawless Events team.

As a bride, it can be hard to fully trust someone to bring your vision to life. I was determined to recreate a round bar I had seen on Pinterest, and not only did Chelsea nail it, she made it even better. I literally teared up when I saw it for the first time!

Having someone so dedicated, aligned, and genuinely excited to make your dream a reality is rare. I truly felt like I was working with a best friend, not just a planner, every step of the way.

On our wedding day, we didn’t lift a single finger. We honestly felt like royalty or members of the secret service with how attentive the Flawless Events team was! Need a drink? It was already on its way. Need to use the bathroom? A shuttle magically appeared so we didn’t have to walk. Late-night Chick-fil-A? The team was circulating trays of sandwiches so no one had to leave the dance floor. The level of thoughtfulness and care was unmatched.

Another huge testament to Chelsea is how loved and respected she is by vendors in the area. As a Whitefish local, I know many folks in the industry, and the moment I mentioned Chelsea from Flawless Events, everyone lit up “Oh my gosh, she’s the best! We love working with her!” That kind of reputation speaks volumes about her professionalism, talent, and heart.

Chelsea, Linsey, Sarah, and Taylor we don’t have enough words to thank you. You made our day unforgettable in every possible way.

P.S. A special shoutout to Linsey, who kept me calm and laughing while getting ready, and even drove just me to the venue right before I walked down the aisle. I couldn’t have held it together without you!

We love you all so much. 💕
xoxo, Abby & Connor

The wedding planning year has been absolutely insane and Chelsea has been a Godsend! I (the bride) was in accelerated nursing school which made this whole process even more tedious along with being long distance and planning our honeymoon. Thank goodness for this angel who took so much of the load off of us by helping find vendors for us that were after our heart. Chelsea knows almost all vendors in the valley therefore was able to easily recommend ones. She made communication with vendors smooth and efficient. HOWEVER, the BIGGEST help was the day of our wedding. Her and her team were flying around like busy little bees that were invisible. She made our dream of a magical, whimsical, and romantic wedding come to life. Their hard work was evident and BEYOND BLESSING towards us. She helped pull off several surprises and significant events for our day!
But above that Chelsea is entune to emotions, is caring, and loving. She wants what is the best for us no matter what! She reached for the stars in order to make our dreams happen. We can not thank her enough for all she walked through together with us. We would have not survived without her! Thank you Chelsea for all the hard work you poured into us and our day. No higher praise for you!!!!🤩💖🥰

Chelsea we love you, thank you from the bottom of our hears for all you did for us💖❤️

I booked Flawless Events by Chels after an introductory phone call with Chelsea. She was the first vendor I booked and probably the best money we spent on our wedding day. I also spoke to a bride who had hired Chelsea prior to me and she raved about Chelsea. Your wedding is such a special and important day, filled with love and should be about you and your partner. Chelsea exceeded my expectations. She is extremely reliable and also so there for you and your person emotionally. She loves the couples she works with and never made me feel like this was a business transaction. Although, when it comes to business Chelsea is extremely astute and provides such valuable advice about how and where to spend money for the biggest impact over your wedding weekend. She would pick up on things I would never have noticed in order to save money. I was not surprised when I started personally meeting vendors and they were ecstatic to be working with Chelsea.
Lead up and day of the wedding, Chelsea and her team were phenomenal. I was busy following my timeline with family, friends, and my partner in one place on property taking photos and doing private vows, while Chelsea was on the opposite side of the property working on ceremony set up and table settings. Despite the distance, I was never alone. I was always with at least one of Chelsea's assistants at all times. Her girls are the most warm, loving, smiling, welcoming, and helpful team. Chelsea executed my table setting vision to perfection.
Communication with Chelsea over our almost two year engagement was easy. We texted, emailed, talked on the phone, whatever worked best depending on the discussion topic. Chelsea is extremely reliable, intelligent, fun, organized, professional, and timely. My husband, my mom, and his mom continually said throughout the process how impressed we were by Chels. Best money we spent all weekend!

Chelsea is absolutely exceptional at what she does. When we started our venue search process in Whitefish, multiple venues recommended Chelsea as the go-to planner in the area and we knew we had to reach out. From our first phone call, it was evident that Chelsea knows what she is doing, has a great process and tools in place to stay organized, and has excellent relationships with vendors in the area. This part turned out to be more important than we could have imagined - every vendor that we worked with was incredible.

Throughout the process, Chelsea was highly communicative and answered all of our questions. When it came to the actual wedding day, our day was completely stress-free; Chelsea and her team took care of everything - from vendor coordination to making sure all people were in the right place at the right time to having cocktails in hand for us after the ceremony - with amazing attention to detail along the way. She truly brought our vision to life and we couldn't be happier with how things turned out. Many of our guests (who have been to a lot of weddings) said that it was the best wedding they had ever attended - Chelsea made our wedding day better than we could have ever imagined!