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Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Simply Elegant Event & Wedding Design creates big days that dazzle. Led by director Julie Hurt, the group brings a fresh and creative approach to each event they plan. The team collaborates with couples to understand their needs and limits the number of weddings they plan per year to maintain a quality-driven, personal service.

Services Offered

Simply Elegant Event & Wedding Design staff cherishes the profound importance and intimate nature of each wedding day they help organize. The team offers services that allow couples to relax and enjoy this special even without sweating the details. Their Completely Opulent package features full-service planning and coordination of events including venue and floral design. They welcome couples from all walks of life and have planned weddings from cultures around the world.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

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
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Simply Elegant Event & Wedding Design

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Fortune Sent on 10/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Julie and her team are truly the best, they did an amazing job with my wedding. She took my vision and went far beyond my expectations. When I first met her, I knew within first two minutes that wedding planning is not just her job, but her passion. She is pleasant, professional, responsive, honest and most of all elegant. If you want have an elegant wedding, definitely utilize Simply Elegant. You will NOT be disappointment. I would recommend Julie 110% ! .. one tip to remember, she is busy so make sure you book her right away :) .. thank you Julie for your attention to details, and the beautiful work you did!! I'm beyond grateful.
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Puja Sent on 07/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Julie did an amazing job with my wedding! She made my dream, fairytale wedding come true. She helped me get decor I didn't think I was able to get whether it was getting them custom made or finding them through different alleys. Her and her staff were always on time and had the events ready even with small increments of time for turnover. Julie tried to learn and understand our tradition so she could make every second memorable! Thank you Julie!
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Tiffany Sent on 06/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot describe how wonderful Julie Hurt and her team are. I hired Julie for wedding decor/design as well as planning services and it was worth every penny. She is very knowledgeable on the Arizona wedding industry and provided me with wonderful sources for vendors or advice on budget savers. She also gives an honest perspective on vendors she has worked with and looks out for you when meeting with them.

Julie is easy to get along with and honestly feels like family after working with her. Even my husband, who is extremely shy, opened up right away with her. I could email or text her whenever I needed and she responded quickly. She is pretty high in demand and did her best to make herself available for you when you needed. I never felt like I wasn't important to her as a client. I honestly felt like I was her only client because of the attention and care she gave me.

If you are a bride who really likes elegance and tons of flowers then she is your gal! She has tons of decor items such as table linens and chairs; she also has a great florist which allows her to get awesome arrangements. She is very innovative in her designs and goes above and beyond to deliver. Her attention to the minuscule details really set the tone for my wedding and will set yours apart from the average wedding. As a bride, I had a hard time knowing what I wanted at first, then articulating what my vision was. Julie somehow figured out my vision and delivered what I wanted and more.

I highly recommend Julie in order to take the stress of planning your wedding all by yourself or if you want to have a memorable and stunning look for your wedding. It was the best decision I ever made!
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Kimberly Sent on 12/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband Angel & I started planning our wedding in May 2014, thinking I was going to be able to plan and coordinate it on my own. Definitely the most crazy idea I've ever had because when it came down to it, I don't know what we would've done without Julie! I didn't really realize how much was needed to make a wedding work, sitting and talking with Julie almost made me feel overwhelmed because she reminded me of different details such as transportation, what hotel we would be staying at after the reception, and other things that slipped my mind, but having her walk me through it all took such a big weight off my shoulders, and I no longer was ever overwhelmed knowing she was just one call/e-mail away. Julie is EVERYTHING, she eats, sleeps, and breathes weddings! Overall, I know if I didn't hire her to plan and coordinate my wedding, it would've been my biggest regret. My centerpieces, cake, linens, and lighting were just all so phenomenal. It was the best feeling in the world, after all the stress, to be able to walk into my reception and have EVERYTHING beautifully done, so we can relax and enjoy the rest of our night. If you're second guessing about hiring a wedding planner for any reason, don't think again, hire Julie!!! She'll make your wedding dreams come true, plus more.
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User2467619 Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Loved my tables and flowers! They were everything i wanted- perfect and beautiful!!! Julie was awesome to work with, very fun, smart and new exactly what I wanted.
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Myia Sent on 04/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Let me start by saying that Julie is truly heaven sent! My husband and I feared that we were not going to be able to afford the wedding of our dreams let alone have a wedding planner. With Julie’s help are wedding looked priceless to say the least and she worked magic to get it done on a limited budget (no exaggerations there). Julie took the time to understand our likes and dislikes and catered to our every need every step of the way. She also took the time to get to know us personally versus just on a business bases and that really stuck out to us. During the planning process we were able to have our must haves and I trusted Julie to add whatever else she thought would be needed to make our dream wedding happen. Her creativity is mine blowing as her visions come to life. Julie and the Simply Elegant team showed up and DELIEVERED! Our wedding day went so seamlessly smooth without any hiccups. From the very fresh flowers, to the astonishing décor, to the many DIY tidbits that made us and all of our guest daze in aww. She comes highly recommended and she is worth every penny. To you Julie, I could not thank you enough for the blessing you have given us newlyweds. I will continue recommend you to all those I know that are getting married. You did that girl!!!! :)
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Jessica Sent on 06/04/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Julie was amazing to work with for rentals for my recent wedding. She is so talented and creative. I found Julie, after I had already booked a wedding coordinator and florist and somewhat regret it because her designs are beautiful. I rented chiavari chairs (best price in town!) and napkins. Julie even customized the napkins with a special ribbon and bling to match my other decor. I highly recommend her!
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Selina Sent on 02/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Julie, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wedding day so special and magical.

When my mother decided to hire a wedding planner, she wanted to hire someone who could make my wedding look spectacular. My mother looked online at all of these wedding planning companies in our area but she could not find one that had that special something she was looking for. That was until she found Simply Elegant. Simply Elegant offered just what their name is elegance. My mom met with Julie Hurt, they brainstormed some ideas, and everything came to life. Julie helped me make my dream wedding come true! My wedding was absolutely fabulous! We had so many people coming up to us and telling us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended! Our vendors were just as impressed and told us the same thing. I cannot say enough great things about Julie Hurt and Simply Elegant. Julie was very professional and it was obvious she had a deep passion for her profession and that she gives all she has to all of her clients. As I walked into the ballroom of my venue Villa Siena, I could not believe my eyes. Everything I wanted and described had become a reality. All I could do was look at Julie, hug her, thank her and begin to cry tears of joy because she had done such a beautiful job. Julie listened to our ideas, recommended her own ideas that would improve ours, and made my wedding day simply elegant!
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Tara Sent on 12/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating


Dear Julie,
Wow did we pick the right person! Thank you so much for all your help, hard work and dedication with our wedding! Everything was perfect and went beautifully and I know it all came together because of you! You truly did an amazing job, and we can’t thank you enough. Between organizing vendors, bringing together ALL the reception details, directing the ceremony & keeping me calm, happy, and organized through the process, everything was just perfect! I could not have dreamed of a better wedding day. You certainly were born to do this, and I wish you all the best in your continued success! Thank you for the wedding of my dreams! We will highly recommend you to all of our friends! Thanks again for everything!
Ashten
Ashten Sent on 03/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
At first we weren't going to hire a planner or designer because we thought we couldn't afford it. We were going with our "friends" who offered to help us. Then a few months in to planning, they were nowhere to be found! In a panic, we called Simply Elegant!! Julie and her team were so helpful for my husband and I. I am certain they are 100% the reason (combined with prayer of course) why my wedding was as stress-free and beautiful as it was. There were so many details that we didn't have to worry about. Simply Elegant literally handled all of those and did it well. We could tell how professional they were and how much experience they had. Not to mention, they have connections with several vendors in the community and often can get "relationship discounts" for you. The unique thing about Simply Elegant is they are a one stop shop! The do set up, take down, design, flowers, and own their entire inventory. I loved the relationship we were able to build with Julie and her team. We felt like they really cared about us personally and it wasn't just about the money or the "business". We felt like our wedding was IMPORTANT to them even though they probably had other weddings to do. We "felt" like ours was their only one. We were DEFINITELY on a budget and a tight one-, but Simply Elegant was the only planning company that was willing to work with us. They were creative, re-assuring, and confident in their abilities. We couldn't have done it without them. We definitely recommend them highly.
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