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Ella Events By Gabriella Marie

Ella Events By Gabriella Marie

Fort Lauderdale, FL
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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    Lindsey P. Sent on 11/08/2023
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    The Best Wedding Planner

    I couldn’t of asked for a more amazing wedding planner! There wasn’t a single element lacking with her and she made the wedding process as smooth and easy as possible. Truly couldn’t of put this wedding together without her and she is just the best. Highly highly recommend!
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    Mackenzie S. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    We HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Gabriella!

    Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, and it wouldn't have been possible without the exceptional talent and dedication of our party planner, Gabriella Marie. She is an absolute gem and deserves all the stars and praise we can give!

    From the very beginning, Gabriella showcased an unparalleled level of professionalism. She's not just a planner; she's a magician who turned our dreams into reality. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and her organizational skills left us in awe. Every aspect of our wedding was meticulously planned, and her creative touch was evident in every corner.

    Gabriella is the definition of patience and attentiveness. She was always available to answer our questions, calm our concerns, and offer suggestions with a smile. She truly listened to our vision, and it was as if she could read our minds, making sure everything exceeded our expectations.

    What sets Gabriella apart is her unwavering creativity. She transformed our venue into a work of art. Her ability to take ideas and make them even more beautiful than we could have ever imagined is a testament to her artistic talent. From the elegant floral arrangements to the enchanting lighting, every detail was pure magic.

    Throughout the entire planning process, Gabriella remained patient and understanding. Wedding planning can be a stressful journey, but she guided us with grace, ensuring our peace of mind. Her ability to handle any situation with a smile and a sense of calm is truly remarkable.

    Gabriella is an invaluable asset to anyone planning a special event. If you're looking for a professional, attentive, organized, creative, and patient planner, she's the one. Our wedding day was a fairytale, and we owe it all to her expertise and dedication. We can't thank her enough for making our dreams come true.

    On the day of our wedding, Gabriella's team was nothing short of incredible. They were like a well-oiled machine, seamlessly executing every detail with precision and a genuine desire to make our day perfect. From coordinating the timeline to ensuring that every element of decor was in its rightful place, their dedication was evident at every turn. Their professionalism, warmth, and attentiveness put us at ease, allowing us to fully savor every moment of our special day without any stress or worry. Gabriella's team went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Their support and assistance were invaluable, and they played a vital role in making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We are forever grateful for their unwavering commitment to creating a day filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. Thank you to Gabriella and her extraordinary team for being the driving force behind our magical wedding day.

    With the utmost gratitude,

    The Samotny's
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    Suzy S. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    Gabriella and her team are amazing to work with.

    Gabriella, is a must if you’re planning a wedding !! We were from out of state, doing a destination wedding.
    But Gabriella was in constant communication with us. She always welcomed are questions or calls.
    She totally is on top of each & every detail, and makes sure each vendors & even the venue staff, were always kept on point and ready to do whatever was needed at any given time. She is dedicated and kind, making sure the event is perfect and your vision is delivered beyond expectations no matter what it takes !! On top of that she is a lovely and a wonderful warm person to work with. Her team is professional through & through. We will miss our time working with her. Our family cannot thank her enough for making our wedding the dream come true we had all hoped for.
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    Heather B. Sent on 04/29/2023
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    Perfect planning service

    Our wedding never would have happened without Gabby at Ella Events!
    Background, we got engaged jus before Covid hit. Needless to say all planning stopped, I lost my drive and also have a very demanding job which just led to 0 progress. In came Gabby. She got us back on track, organized and focused! She helped take the idea I had and grow it into the beautiful ending of our wedding. She provided support and guidance or help us bring our dreams to life. Day of her and her team handled every aspect. If there was an issue we did not know about it. Our day was absolutely perfect. Flowers, venue, dj and her team was more than we could have ever dreamed of. I can not say enough wonderful things about Gabby and Ella Events. Would 100% recommend her and the team over and over again.
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    Julia C. Sent on 05/01/2023
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    ‘Ella Events is the best wedding planning service!!

    Gabriella and her team were truly impressive. She was with us every step of the way and provided stellar guidance, expertise, and professionalism. We loved working with her!!
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    Matthew M. Sent on 04/27/2023
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    Seamless Perfect Wedding

    Gabriella is absolutely incredible!!! She helped us plan our wedding over the course of two years. She supported endless meetings, compiles/coordinates all contracts, was the primary interface with all our vendors, and organizes seating charts/timelines (literally whatever you need). Her team was the best on the day of our wedding to ensure everything was set up perfectly and the day went smoothly. Gabriella is amazing to remind you of all the little factors that you would never think of or worry about. 10/10 would recommend and would work with Gabriella again. Looking back on our wedding day, there isn’t a single thing my wife or I would change thanks to Gabriella.
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    Casey W. Sent on 03/08/2021
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    Ella Events is the BEST!

    Could not have asked for a more amazing and picture perfect day. Gabriella helped us plan my brother and sister-in-law's wedding in 2 months and it was exactly what we imagined! She is so talented and so easy to work with. She made sure everything was perfect down to 2am. I want to plan another wedding just to work with her again!
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    Nevada S. Sent on 03/10/2023
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    Ella Events was so amazing!

    Gabriella and her team at Ella Events were so amazing to work with. From the beginning stages of planning to day of, everything was so perfect and we could not recommend it more! We can't imagine not having Ella Events be apart of our special day!
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    Brittany M. Sent on 02/08/2023
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    Best planner in south Florida!

    I began working with Gabriella right after my engagement to begin the planning process. Her promptness and attention to detail is what stood out to me most in the beginning. From setting up meetings to see what our vision was, to sending over style guides and vendor recommendations, she made the process extremely easy on a busy brides schedule. Gabriella and team kept extremely organized and was always available, whether it was to answer questions that I had or to reach out to unresponsive vendors; she was always on top of it and one step ahead. I had hired the team for our full weekend of rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and brunch; it was a huge relief to have a team behind each event. On the wedding day, they deal with issues that you won’t even know about. We had a few unforeseen events and Gabriella and team made sure that it was handled properly. If you’re on the fence about booking a full time planner, do it. Even if you’re a type A bride like I was, you don’t want to deal with vendor conversations leading up to the big day or on the day of. Thank you so much to Gabriella and team! I highly recommend ‘ella events for your wedding weekend!
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    Gianna C. Sent on 04/26/2023
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    All we had to worry about was saying “I do” and having the best time ever!

    Our wedding was truly magical and memorable ALL thanks to Gabriella and the amazing ‘ella events team!! From the very beginning, Gabriella helped us secure all the vendors we wanted and brainstormed with us to come up with ideas that would make our day feel extra special and tailored to us. She walked us through contracts and led calls with our vendors to ensure we were getting the best deals and that everyone understood the vision for our big day. Gabriella put together beautiful design inspirations, floor plans and layouts, which were very helpful as we went through the planning process. She helped guide us on wedding etiquette and manage overwhelming tasks like budgeting, guest lists, seating charts, transportation, gratuities, and more. Gabriella and her team executed our wedding weekend flawlessly, from the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner, the welcome party and of course the big day. Her team even steamed bridesmaid dresses, touched up my gown and packed up all of our things before leaving the venue. It was incredible. All we had to worry about was saying “I do” and having the best time ever!

    Gabriella is super thoughtful, detail-oriented and seriously thinks of every little thing (you should see what’s in her emergency kit!) She is always two steps ahead and is truly an expert at what she does. There is no better option than ‘ella events. I wish we could enjoy our day all over again!!
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    Megan S. Sent on 01/14/2023
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    1000000/10

    If I could give Gabriella and her team 100 stars I would! Planning a wedding is not easy but thanks to Gabby my husband and I were completely stress free. Gabby is extremely detail oriented and didn’t leave a single stone unturned. She was available night and day to answer any questions we had and always was a step ahead of us when it came to communication with vendors or coordinating meetings or walk throughs. We really owe the majority of the success of our wedding day to this team! My husband and I were able to fully be present and enjoy our wedding and focus on our friends and family while Gabby handled any bumps in the road. Could not be more grateful to them. Gianna and Tianna were also extremely helpful during the day of the wedding as well and we felt super comfortable with the entire team. So incredibly happy to work with Gabriella and would highly recommend her to any future couples.
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    Carrie Sent on 11/25/2022
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    Excellent and Magnificent

    Wow is all I can say!!! What a beautiful and wonderful experience 🥰 Such an amazing job and highly recommend Ella Events by Gabrielle Marie!!!
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    Sue M. Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Like no other Bridal Shower I’ve ever been to! There was a fine detail to everything! It was so well planned and executed. Great job Gabriella!

    This was by far the most beautiful bridal shower I have ever been to. From the moment we walked in, we were pampered. The decor, the food and the fun was amazing!
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    Theresa C. Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Bridal shower at Elisabetta’s in Delray Beach

    Everything was so beautifully decorated, organized, and professionally done! We enjoyed the atmosphere and the amazing food! Gabriella did an amazing job!! She is the best!!
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    Allison N. Sent on 11/24/2022
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    Breathtaking! 🌸🌸

    I would highly recommend Ella Events by Gabriella Marie! Her attention to detail was phenomenal! Everything was absolutely stunning. I can honestly say that I have not see anything so beautiful until the day I attended this event! 👍👍👍
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    Cheyenne F. Sent on 01/14/2023
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    Best Wedding Planner!!

    I couldn’t recommend anyone more than Gabby and her team for your special day! Wedding planning took such a toll on me. It was so stressful and so expensive and it felt like there were a million different pieces that had to be managed at the same time. I honestly felt so overwhelmed and under water with it all. This was when I finally caved and decided to hire a planner to get me across the finish line and gabby did just that and so so so much more for me. She not only quickly responded to and managed every single call, email, text from me or my vendors but she was like a best friend throughout the entire process and wedding day. Gabby truly reduced my anxiety and stress and helped take on the majority of tasks and burden that comes with planning a wedding off of me. She responded to every single text and email extremely fast, helped solve every pickle, kept me on track with everything I needed to do, and was truly my side kick throughout the entire process and day. On the wedding day she handled every single detail so I was able to just enjoy getting ready - built my DIY stuff, set up every detail we talked about previously, handled all of the vendors, and regularly checked in on me to make sure I was good. I honestly believe my wedding wouldn’t of been nearly as spectacular as it was without her and her team. You would be making a huge huge mistake to not spend the money and have her on your team for your day. She was why my day was so special - the true star of the show!
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    Danielle C. Sent on 01/24/2023
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    Best Wedding Planner no matter your location

    Gabby and her team were amazing for all of my planning needs. Since I was an out-of-state bride I was a little worried about the smoothness of the process, but Gabby made everything feel effortless, smooth, and a dream come true. She was available for all of my questions, comments, and late-night emails. I highly highly recommend Ella Events for any of your planning needs!
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    Sandra Sent on 10/19/2022
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    The most amazing planner

    There are truly no words to describe how amazing Gabby and her team are. Do not think twice and hire this girl!! After getting a cancellation from our original planner 60 days before our wedding (panic mode, 10000%), my now husband saved the day by reaching out to Gabby and getting the amazing news that she was available. From the first call we knew it was the best decision. We never ever had to follow up with her. Gabby is extremely responsive and a visionary, even with only 60 days she came in, took over, and made all of our dreams come true. Her direction and support, together with her team, completely changed our wedding planning experience and allowed us to have the most amazing day. Gabby you will forever have a special place in our hearts, thank you for everything you did and for handling our wedding impeccably.
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    Taylor Sent on 10/19/2022
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    Phenomenal Service

    Gaby and her team were truly amazing and conducted themselves with the upmost professionalism. They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect on our special day—and it was. Thanks, Gaby!
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    Shaina D. Sent on 12/08/2020
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    Intimate but Sweet

    In January 2020, we celebrated our special day in a very intimate way with our closet family and friends. We had Gabriella by our side through the process which made every step much easier! From floral selections to floor plans she made our vision come true! 100% would refer for any type of event! Thank you again, we loved every moment of our day!!
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    Samantha F. Sent on 01/17/2022
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    Forever grateful to Ella Events

    The best thing I ever did in 2021 was hire Gabriella for my wedding. I am in awe of her creativity, professionalism and clear passion for not only event planning, but also design. She took the stress of planning my wedding right off my shoulders less than six months out, and immediately made me feel comfortable that my special day was in the right hands.

    Gabriella is both incredibly organized and a great communicator. She is skilled at holding her clients accountable (deciding on details, paying on time, giving feedback, etc.) while also being very pleasant and easy to be around. My husband and I both needed a strong hand to guide us through the wedding process, and Gabriella was the perfect amount of stern but sweet. We received monthly checklists and regular updates on what needed to be purchased. She also updated the budget to record where we went over or under on expenses. She negotiated the prices for several vendors down, and communicated with them so we didn't have to. She is an expert cat-herder.

    In terms of the smaller details that we could buy vs. rent, Gabriella sent us comprehensive lists of Amazon and Etsy links so that we didn't have to spend time looking for items ourselves. She went above and beyond to make sure we didn't have to lift a finger and was available to us whenever we had a question.

    There was also never a moment where I didn't trust Gabriella's opinion or recommendation. She had a strong vision for what our abstract idea of a wedding could look like, and she helped us refine our dreams and turn them into reality. She has impeccable taste and a real knack for pairing colors and textures to create Instagram-worthy aesthetics.

    Another thing that impressed me is Gabriella's AMAZING attitude. She is always a ray of sunshine. Stress? She doesn't know her (or at least she doesn't lead it on). Her team on the day-of was just as lovely and professional as her. They were all dressed so nicely and made sure that any last-minute snafus were handled accordingly.
    I swear, Gabriella is like a genie. You ask, and you shall receive. She makes miracles happen!

    I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend her services.
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    Wendy T. Sent on 12/22/2021
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    Perfection

    Gabby and her team made my daughter's wedding exactly how she envisioned. The rodeo theme was well planned out and perfect in every detail. I would not hesitate to use her for any party in the future.
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    Jordan E. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    Most Organized + Fun Wedding Planner!

    We used Ella Events for our wedding planning starting at 60 days out. Gabriella helped us tie up all of the loose ends pre-wedding and took over all communication with vendors (such a relief). On wedding day, she was calm, cool, collected and never batted an eye when I asked her to go up to my room 10+ times because I forgot things. She was able to wrangle all of our family & friends in a smooth organized manner and executed our wedding FLAWLESSLY, everything was on time and if there were any issues she found a solution without having to even ask us. She truly was able to read my mind and knew what I needed before I even asked. Her team was so sweet and their communication between each other was a big part of why our day went so smoothly. 100/10 could not recommend more. They were the BEST!!!!
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    Marissa H. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    Truly Magical!

    Gabriella & her Ella Events team were absolutely magical! She took it upon herself to truly get to know Orlando and I and made sure our wedding day went perfect. She handled all the vendors for us & made everything so stress free. We really couldn’t have done all of this planning without her!! Gabriella and her team are so talented and passionate with what they do that we trusted to have everything in their hands. Beyond thankful!!! ❤️❤️
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    Alina S. Sent on 07/11/2022
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    Best decision we made!

    Hiring Gabriella and her team was the best decision we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, Gabriella made me feel comfortable and confident that she could help me bring my vision to life. After postponing our wedding for a year, I had changed my mind a few times about our theme and details but Gabriella didn’t miss a beat. Her ability to take our conversations and create fresh ideas that felt unique to us and our wedding impressed me throughout the process. I always felt at ease after our conversations and that she could make anything happen for us.

    I can’t say enough about how instrumental 'Ella Events was on the day of our wedding. My dad remarked several times that Gabriella was “everywhere” and made us all feel at ease on one of the biggest days of our lives. I can’t even imagine our wedding without her influence and support - she is truly incredible at her job. Don’t waste another minute considering your wedding planner - Gabriella will be the best decision you'll make!

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    I was initially very hesitant to hire a planner considering the size and cost of our wedding. I can say now that Gabriella is worth every penny. She made the planning process a breeze and made the day of truly care-free so we could have focus on having the best night of our lives. She took stress out of the planning process by being a sounding board for ideas and offering her perspective and experience to make them better. She confidently dealt with the all vendors and venue so we could focus on the things that were important to us. I cannot recommend ‘Ella events and Gabriella enough for your wedding or upcoming party.
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