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Michelle Leo Events is an award-winning event design and planning firm specializing in local and destination events. MLE provides services for a myriad of events including but not limited to: weddings, social soirees, corporate events, private parties and editorial styling. Catering to a wide range of clientele with specialized event needs, MLE is a fully licensed and insured event planning firm offering a one-on-one planning and design process that is both intentional and tailored to the unique and individual needs of each client.

MLE has quickly become Utah's top event planner for both local and destination events and our reputation among vendors, venues and previous clients speaks for itself (we're happy to provide references)! Whether you live in Utah, are planning a destination event here, or plan to celebrate in another great location, MLE is dedicated to providing a custom, personalized experience that delivers unforgettable and memorable results.

OUR MOST RECENT ACCOLADES AND AWARDS INCLUDE:

  • 2020 BOS Statue Award for Hospitality Travel & Tourism in Utah

  • 17x Best of State winner in Event Planner and Wedding & Bridal Services categories

  • “2021 Best Event & Wedding Planner, Mountain West” Luxury Life Magazine

  • "Best Planners in the US" Martha Stewart Weddings

  • "Top Wedding Planners in the Country" Vogue Magazine

  • Best Wedding Planners in the US" BRIDES Magazine

  • "2018 Wedding Company of the Year" Luxury Travel Guide Magazine

  • "2017 Wedding Specialist of the Year" Luxury Travel Guide Magazine

  • "Most Outstanding Event Design & Planning Firm" Luxury Life Magazine

  • "40 Under 40: Michelle Cousins, 2018" Utah Business Magazine

  • "30 Women to Watch: Michelle Cousins, 2015" Utah Business Magazine

  • "Designer of the Year, 2013" Z Gallerie

To see our latest designs and events, follow us here:

  • Instagram: @MichelleLeoEvents
  • Facebook: Michelle Leo Events
  • Twitter: @MLeoEvents

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Michelle Leo Events

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Michelle Leo Events is praised for exceptional organization, stunning design vision, and flawless execution. Reviewers say the team’s responsive planners, detailed tools, and strong vendor network made planning stress‑free and exceeded expectations. Both clients and vendors applaud their collaborative, high‑touch/high‑tech professionalism.

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Michelle Leo Events is praised for exceptional organization, stunning design vision, and flawless execution. Reviewers say the team’s responsive planners, detailed tools, and strong vendor network made planning stress‑free and exceeded expectations. Both clients and vendors applaud their collaborative, high‑touch/high‑tech professionalism.

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST team in the business

I don’t think 5 stars and a single review could begin to capture how INCREDIBLE the Michelle Leo team is. They are truly angels — with overwhelming talent and organizational skills. My husband teases me because my eyes lit up on our first call with Michelle the second she whipped out her color coded spreadsheet and started to explain her process. Boy did they not disappoint. I told so many people that I wished that Heather, our Executive Planner, planned more things in my life. Monthly calls with her for the two years leading up to the wedding were the highlight of the month. She could not have been more responsive or done a better job of keeping us on track. It was particularly reassuring to know that we were in good hands given that we were planning this wedding from afar. It was so helpful to have her team recommend pre-vetted vendors so all we needed to do was review their websites and have a quick chat (and of course we loved all their recommendations).

Michelle was the one with the artistic vision who did all the gorgeous design work. Let me tell you, this wasn’t just a few “vision board” photos. This was a 60+ page design document complete with suggestions for invitations to floral to drinks that matched! Then she and the team brought it to life.

The wedding itself was an absolutely dream, above and beyond what we’d hoped, but that also wasn’t a surprise because we’d known all along that we were in the best hands. Everyone commented on how relaxed I was on the day of the wedding, but that was because I trusted Heather and the team with 100% confidence and they did not disappoint. My mother-in-law now wants to be Heather’s assistant!

Boy are we going to miss working with this team.
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Taylor Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle Leo Events is simply the BEST!

We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Michelle Leo Events when planning our wedding in Park City, Utah and we truly can’t recommend MLE enough to anyone searching for the best wedding & event planning team in Utah. From the moment we began the planning process, Michelle, Kara and Krista were incredibly talented, attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our wedding weekend perfect (& stress-free)! Their attention to detail and expertise were evident in every aspect and their deep network of trusted vendors made all the difference. From our makeup/hair artists and florist to the photographer and band each vendor not only delivered top-tier service but also worked seamlessly together. They went above and beyond to make the planning process enjoyable, and our wedding dreams become a reality, far exceeding our expectations!

We could not be more appreciative and grateful for all this team did to bring our wedding vision to life in ways we never imagined possible! We can’t thank them enough or recommend them more highly!
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Deb Sent on 09/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

World Class Design, Planning, and Execution--A Wedding for the Ages!

Michelle Cousins and her MLE team, especially Heather Hull, are the best in the business for a reason--completely on their game and genius in their ability to create a vision and execute it flawlessly and with grace.

They were true collaborators throughout the entire wedding planning process. We felt seen, heard, and honored. MLE uses software tools to keep track of everything and to anticipate and minimize surprises. They are high tech and high touch at the same time.

Heather could not have been more professional and gracious as she escorted us throughout the wedding planning process and on the wedding day. She was everywhere all at once, and always with a smile.

Michelle Cousins created and realized an elegant, beautiful vision for our daughter's wedding. She knows what works and what doesn't. She has a keen sense of aesthetics, flow, and how to create the consummate wedding experience.

Overall, MLE has the design chops, brilliant visioning skills, and the team and resources to make a wedding dream come true. We wholeheartedly recommend MLE as a world class organization and would use them again for any and all events in the future.
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Vendor Experience with Michelle Leo Events

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with Michelle Leo Events, and I can confidently say that they are the best planner to do business with as a vendor. Their unparalleled attention to detail and unwavering professionalism truly set them apart.

From the very beginning, it was evident that Michelle Leo Events is dedicated to creating seamless and unforgettable events. Their meticulous approach to planning ensures that every aspect is flawlessly executed, making the vendor experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable.

What truly stood out was their ability to foster a collaborative and communicative environment. They value input from vendors and prioritize open dialogue, creating a sense of teamwork that contributes to the overall success of the event.

Michelle Leo Events' commitment to excellence is evident in every interaction and decision. Their dedication to creating an outstanding event experience for both clients and vendors is truly commendable. As a vendor, I felt valued and supported throughout the entire process.

In conclusion, Michelle Leo Events is the epitome of professionalism and attention to detail. If you're a vendor looking for a planner who will not only deliver exceptional events but also treat you with the utmost respect and partnership, I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle Leo Events. Working with them has been a highlight of my professional career, and I eagerly look forward to future collaborations.

Thank you, Michelle Leo Events, for being an outstanding partner and for setting the standard for excellence in event planning.

Patrick St. John
Creative Director
Apex Furniture Rentals
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Laura Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING wedding experience!!!

From the beginning, Elysha (our coordinator) was amazing. She was organized, told us what to expect, helped us set priorities, and started recommending vendors. If I was to plan my daughter's wedding again, I would use MLE again! They took all of the stress away from my daughter and me. The worst part of the experience...it is over. MLE created a dream for us that came true. I would tell anyone that asked that they should look no further for a coordinator than MLE. They are truly the best!!!!
David
David Sent on 03/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle Leo Events...THE BEST

Michelle Leo Events, including her entire team...especially Elysha, was just fabulous. We had a Utah wedding, but live in Indiana....with a two year postponement because of Covid. You can just imagine how hard it was to plan and coordinate everything with us being on the other side of the country during a global pandemic. Elysha and the team at Michelle Leo were amazing to work with and took care of everything. Our day ended up being perfect.
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Skylar Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great planning and design!

Michelle and her team were great over the course of the three day wedding weekend we photographed! Beautiful florals, expert coordination with logistics, and friendly team members! Easy to work with and highly recommend!
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Cassandra Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Planner!

Michelle Leo Events planned our wedding and they were an absolute dream to work with. They went above and beyond to meet our needs, and our planner Mackenzie was amazing! The sweetest person and she made the day a breeze without a worry in the world! We highly recommend anyone needing an event planner to hire this team!
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Lauren Sent on 06/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with MLE!

Choosing MLE was the best decision we made when planning our wedding! Michelle and her entire team including Kara and Ashley were amazing to work with and we were thrilled to have the extra support for our destination wedding in Utah, especially since the pandemic limited our travel during the planning process. I was super impressed with the entire team and don't know how we would've pulled off our wedding without MLE!
Michael
Michael Sent on 06/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY recommend!!!

Michelle Leo and her team were far and away the best use of our wedding funds for our wedding last month. They were fantastic and worth every penny. Without them, it would have been a very stressful events. My fiancé and I were talking the week before the wedding and commented that it seemed we should be stressed and running around doing last minute things but they took care of it. Jillian even came to our house to pick up some photos that we had so we didn't have to worry about bringing them to the wedding the day of. Highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Jon Woodbury Photography Jon Woodbury Photography Wedding Photographers

Michelle is simply the best there is. Her events are always impeccably designed and perfectly run.

Soren Charles Green Soren Charles Green Wedding Musicians

Working with Michelle Leo Events the past year for three wedding ceremonies I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with Michelle and her highly trained staff. Their expertise and teamwork made everything flow smoothly and without hassle. At each event, the wedding participants, brides, grooms and the guests were all completely satisfied from my estimation. I would recommend Michelle Leo Events to any of my close friends or family searching for a well-organized, experienced and personable wedding planner.

GIDEON PHOTOGRAPHY GIDEON PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding Photographers

Everything I have seen by Michelle Leo is amazing!

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