Elle Ellinghaus & Co Reviews
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Honeywood Sent on 01/19/2026Exceptional to work with!
Working with Elle & Co is always a seamless experience. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and professionalism make every event run smoothly. They consistently create beautiful, well-organized weddings, and we truly value collaborating with them. We highly recommend them to any couple or vendor team. -
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Tabby H. Sent on 07/14/2025The Heart and Soul Behind Our Perfect Day
There are truly no words that feel big enough to describe how thankful we are for Chatara and Elle & Co! From the very beginning, she was by our side, guiding us through every decision, every detail, and every dream we shared for our wedding day. She listened so closely to our vision and somehow managed to bring it to life even more beautifully than we ever could have imagined! Her organization, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched, but what makes her truly special is her heart. She cared so deeply about us as a couple and made us feel so seen and supported every step of the way! Every email, every meeting, every tiny question she was always there with patience, warmth, and the most comforting presence. She also connected us with our dream team of vendors who made every part of our day perfect. On our wedding day, we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment because we knew she had everything handled perfectly behind the scenes. Seeing our vision come together so seamlessly was like stepping into a dream, and we owe that entirely to her! Through this journey, Chatara has become so much more than a planner to us. She has become a dear friend! Someone we trust, admire, and feel so grateful to have had by our side during such a special time in our lives! If you are looking for someone who will bring your dreams to life, who will support you with all her heart, and who will become a true friend along the way, look no further than Chatara and Elle & Co! We cannot imagine our wedding without her, and we are endlessly thankful for everything she did to make it the most magical day of our lives! -
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Meg C. Sent on 10/07/2024Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular
We were so lucky to work with Lauren and her assistant, Amy. Lauren was our week-of coordinator but just within a few emails and a video call, we felt like we'd known her for years. She was so quick with her responses and feedback. She validated all of our frustrations and completely took all the stress off our shoulders. Even our vendors complimented us on Lauren, saying how confident they felt in their own work under her direction and leadership. My husband (!!) literally said "I wish we could have Lauren's help every day of our lives". She is the ultimate problem solver, initiative taker, and just a lovely person who lends an ear.
I never had to leave the dance floor (and best believe I didn't) because Lauren and Amy handled everything. Every time someone has asked me how our wedding went I keep saying "Amazing. And if anything went wrong, Lauren and Amy must've worked their magic because I couldn't tell you who, what, when, where, or why".
I could go on and on. Anything in the wedding industry is HARD work. These ladies are at the top of the charts for a reason. They made us feel like A list celebrities. I've been recommending Elle & Co. to all of my engaged friends (and even my single friends!). If you're on the fence, this review is your sign to inquire!! -
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Laura Sent on 06/26/2024Beyond amazing experience!
Our wedding was March 9, 2024, at the spectacular Mt. Washington Mill Dye House. From the moment we began working with Lauren and her team at Elle & Co., we knew we were in the best of hands. Their week-of support was simply unparalleled.
From the outset, Lauren's dedication and foresight were remarkable. She anticipated details we hadn’t even considered and deftly arranged a rain backup transportation plan, which turned out to be a lifesaver. Her proactive approach, coupled with her insightful advice and seamless vendor connections, transformed what could have been a stressful planning process into an absolute joy.
Lauren's availability and responsiveness were outstanding. She was always there to answer our questions and offer valuable insights. In the crucial week leading up to our wedding, she was available at a moment’s notice, meticulously tying up every last detail. The creativity Lauren brought to our wedding was extraordinary. She took our vision and brought it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined, showcasing all our months of planning with effortless beauty and elegance. Lauren and her team made our wedding not just special but a true reflection of our personalities and love story.
Lauren's connection with our vendors was seamless. She ensured everyone had exactly what they needed, and any potential hiccups were managed with grace and efficiency. She even assisted us in arranging “happy birthday” to be sung to our two flower girls, turning 6 and 1 the week of the wedding. She also assigned a team member to escort in the Orioles Bird who made a surprise appearance for our guests during cocktail hour! Ushering him in during our ceremony, with our guests none the wiser.
One moment that stood out was when she discreetly removed a tip jar we hadn’t planned for, knowing we had already taken care of tipping the bartenders. Her thoughtful actions ensured everything flowed smoothly, keeping our families and guests at the forefront of her mind. Another was when we surprised our bridal party with a dance floor champagne toast — a detail we forgot to tell her about, but she stepped in and magically made multiple bottles of champagne appear at a moment's notice.
On the day of the wedding, Lauren and her team executed a master plan that was detailed and perfectly timed. Every aspect of the day went off without a hitch. Their meticulous attention to detail was beyond anything we could have imagined. If there were any issues, we never knew about them, which is a testament to their flawless coordination.
We cannot thank Lauren and the Elle & Co. team enough. They helped us created a magical experience that will forever be etched in our hearts. Our guests were equally impressed, with many commenting on the seamless and well-thought-out details of the day. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren and the Elle & Co. team to anyone seeking a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make their special day extraordinary. We can’t thank them enough for their incredible support and professionalism that has left an indelible mark on our lives.
Thank you, Lauren and Elle & Co., for making our wedding day a perfect, unforgettable celebration of love! -
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Nancee Sent on 04/20/2023Amazing! Outstanding!
We love Lauren! She made the entire process fun. Because of Lauren, we felt confident that everything go smoothly - and it did.
She handled all of the details - coordinating vendors, giving us a comprehensive timeline, managing things we couldn't have anticipated - and also made sure the overall event was wonderful for everyone. Lauren is charming; she is super-personable, easy to work with, professional, and just incredible. -
Alex Sent on 05/26/2022
Lauren is Everything!
Legitimately, where can we start. Our journey with Lauren started in 2019, when we chose her as our month of coordinator for our May 2020 wedding. After the third postponement, we upgraded to planning services, and Lauren helped design a special package for us to fill in the gaps we still needed to plan. Lauren is THE MOST responsive (probably the only person I've met who emails as quickly as I do), and she took our original ideas and refined them for what our new day would be. We could go on, but ultimately what we'll say is that our wedding day was PERFECT. Lauren truly took my bare bones Pinterest board and a color scheme and came up with the most gorgeous design. Whenever anything came up on the day or before, Lauren was quick to handle it, and when she had to fix something, it turned out even better than it had before. We'll miss planning with her, but we're so grateful we found her for our day. She was so kind and lovely throughout our entire process, and the day was everything we dreamed of and more! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything! -
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Morgan Sent on 10/29/2019Extremely talented planner and wonderful person too!
Jillian Jenkins is just pure magic! Our wedding weekend was everything we dreamed it to be and more and I owe that to Jillian of EED (and her team.) Friends and family still talk about how our wedding was the best they’ve ever been to, and comment on the high level of attention to detail. With over a year working with Jillian in the planning process, she always made me feel like I was her top priority. I often joked with her that she had the uncanny ability to read my mind. From many many meetings with various vendors, to helping me make those hard decisions that nobody else understands (like what shade of gray to use on our invite, haha). She was there for it all – she is the perfect balance of experienced professional and friend. She was truly invested in every decision we made, and always made me feel like she cared about the little things just as much as I did. When our wedding day finally came around, I didn’t have to worry about a thing because I knew Jillian had it more than under control. (see attached photos of my husband and I's reaction with Jillian to our tent reveal) Jillian and EED’s connections within the wedding industry made the entire process so easy. Without a doubt she was the absolute best decision we made in the planning process. She engineered and orchestrated the entire day, the details, the décor and of course the events with ease (and always with a smile.) Not only is she extremely talented at what she does with amazing taste, but she is the sweetest most down to earth person you will meet. Jillian started out as our planner but by the end, turned friend. We could not be more grateful for her, and are positive that we couldn’t have done it without her. You’ve found the absolute best- I can’t say enough about her. I miss her already! -
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Monica Sent on 06/02/2019INcredible planner/coordinator - really exceptional experience
Oh my goodness where to start!! We worked with Jillian and has the most AMAZING experience. My fiancé and I call DC home but live in LA so we wanted someone to help us with everything from 3K miles away who we could trust, understood our priorities, had impeccable taste. Jillian was all of that and so much more!!! We opted to use her for a coordination package starting a month prior, plus a design package add-in. This meant she helped us with our vendors and design choices during the planning process, and on our wedding day, she made sure that it all went sooo smoothly -- we got married at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, and when my sister/MOH said her feet were hurting but that she forgot her backup shows, she immediately went all the was over to the Inn to get them for her! My husband and I were so grateful she was there running things for us. She was amazing and worth every penny (even more!!) -
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John Sent on 10/28/2018Simply Amazing!!
No words can describe how amazing and professional Jillian and her Elle Ellinghaus Design team were for our wedding. From the first moment we walked inside their office we could immediately see the professionalism and experience that EED offers. When we first met Jillian we both knew that our wedding would be an excellent hands and we weren’t wrong at all! Our wedding was back in June and it was truly the best day of our lives and Jillian was definitely a huge reason for it.
My wife and I honestly did not have a true vision of how we wanted our wedding to look. The colors, the designs, the feel, everything was completely challenging and new for us; however, when we sat down with Jillian she helped guide us to the perfect colors and theme that we both loved so much!
Honestly, we are not sure how our wedding would have worked out without Jillian’s help and guidance. She helped us with all of the vendors and definitely helped us stay within our wedding budget which was no easy task at all.
Our wedding had a combination of Greek and Egyptian culture. In fact, we got married in a Greek Orthodox Church and Jillian was at the rehearsal and ceremony helping things run perfectly!
My wife and I both feel that not only did we receive an amazing wedding planner but also a great friend.
Thank you so much Jillian for making our wedding dreams come true!! -
Jennifer Sent on 10/16/2017Writing this review makes me a little sad because it means my time with my AMAZING wedding planner, Jillian Jenkins is over. When I got engaged I knew instantly that we would be hiring a planner and I knew in my heart who it would be. About a year before I got engaged a friend attended an event planned by Elle Ellinghaus Events and sent me their Instagram account because we have similar styles. Even after interviewing a couple other planners I just knew that Jillian would be the one after our first meeting. I reached out via their website and was contacted by Jillian in less than a day with our first meeting at their studio exactly 2 weeks after our engagement. Jillian is warm and welcomed us with a sign with our names and mimosas. She got to know us during the first meeting and we ended up hiring Jillian as a partial planner and worked with her for around 10 months on our August ‘17 wedding. She attended numerous meetings with me (florals, linens, venue walkthrough, etc.) had in-person appointments with my husband and I and did countless other things to make our day perfect. She was almost always available to me and I took full advantage running ideas by her on a regular basis (even when I completely changed our colors 5 months before the wedding). Her ability to explain to my husband the “vision” and her eternal excitement for our day was worth every penny (and more). She went above and beyond to make our vision come to life with her creative ideas and practical suggestions. We went into this wedding with a really distinct vision and even then she was able to make it “us” but better. When we entered our reception space I couldn’t have reacted any more authentically (pic included) and my Fiance was in awe. She made our wedding absolutely perfect; I just can’t say enough great things about this “southerly sophisticated” design firm and its planners. They managed to give this Jersey girl (and her Jamaican husband) a wedding that was beyond their dreams.
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Emily Sent on 09/24/2016Elle was the most amazing friend and person to work with throughout our wedding planning process! From the moment we met her at her studio, we could immediately tell how amazing she was going to be!! Elle is detail-oriented, organized, super sweet, and trustworthy. She made our day absolutely incredible and she is THE reason our day was as perfect as it was! She led us to all the BEST vendors in the area, and accompanied my mom and I to all of our appointments. Elle not only captured our 'vision' of how we wanted our wedding day to look, she exceeded our expectations x 10000. Working with Elle was hands-down the best decision we made throughout the whole process. During our wedding weekend, I was about as stress-free as I could've possibly been, and I truly believe that was because I knew she would take care of everything. She checked on me throughout my wedding day to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything. She is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - you will be thrilled if you work with her for your wedding! -
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Erin Sent on 04/06/2014We found Elle Ellinghaus Designs after they were featured in Baltimore Bride. On our first consultation, I was immediately drawn in by their chic Canton office space. I worked with Jillian, who had me hooked the day that I met her. She offered advice, and gave me lots of options when I presented her with questions. We hired her as our day of coordinator, but I wish I had her for the month--I'm sure it would have taken a lot of pressure off of me!
Jillian was BRILLIANT. On our wedding day, she went totally above and beyond. She came to my home to pick up our DIY centerpieces. I have no idea if anything went wrong during the wedding, because she handled everything. She made sure everything stayed on schedule and everyone was taken care of. My husband's boutonniere fell off, and Jillian came from out of no where and pinned on a new one. There is no way I could have done this without her! I promise you'll be totally pleased. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator, Elle Ellinghaus Designs is it!!!!! I'll be sure to recommend her to everyone I know! -
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Abigail Sent on 01/16/2014I was amazed at how distinctly she remembered every little thing that we told her about us. She knew what we wanted for our wedding and every feeling we wanted to capture. Watching her bring it all together was truly magical and perfect. It was like she was reading my mind!! I looked to Elle to help with everything! Elle's passion for our wedding was so sincere. Elle was the only person I wanted in the suite besides the awesome group of vendors she coordinated. It was so cool to see them all work together so perfectly. Elle knew exactly who I would feel the most comfortable with. Our vendor list was like a family of "wedding superheroes" all with a distinct super magical power! Elle and I discussed ahead of time my desire to see the venue prior to the ceremony. Based on everything I knew about Elle Designs I was going to be overwhelmed by the pure beauty of her creation. The acoustic guitar strumming Hallelujah...the doors opened and I completely lost my breath. What I saw was indescribable; it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. It was so much more than I could have ever imagined but amazingly perfect. With each step I took tears rolling down my face, this was it. It was everything I dreamed and so much more. I had never seen anything so lovely; standing in there in that moment was like a fairy tale. Besides the choice I made to marry the man of my dreams, Elle Ellinghaus was the best part of our wedding.Her team is phenomenal! Elle is so much more than a wedding planner and it comes so naturally and effortlessly. Every tiny de detail from the napkins to the flowers, the mirrors that framed the poetry lined bookshelves, the hypnotic chandeliers spilling with flowers, the abundance of candles placed in every little nook, the puddle of fabric pouring from the walls and chairs. It was magical!!! Of all the decisions that are to be made for a wedding, deciding on Elle Ellinghaus Designs was the easiest and best decision I could have ever made.
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Chanel Sent on 08/01/2013Where do I start? I came to Elle after having met with 4 other wedding planners, all highly recommended by people we knew. Torrey and I had already unofficially chosen someone, but something made me want to do this "one last visit”. After meeting with Elle, I left her office raving about how nice she was and I how I loved her style. Something felt "right" about it. Long story short, it was the best decision I could have made. My biggest concern was that I wanted this unique, elegant, and entertaining wedding, just as I dreamed it, planned in a matter of 2 months. Did I mention my grand ideas were completely out of budget and that me fiancé thought my ideas were unnecessary? Not a problem for “Elle the Super Wedding Planner”. She took on the challenge, sketched up my vision, and created a masterpiece that left everyone speechless, including Torrey. Every little detail from the menu printed on napkins, to the peach linens with a gold lace overlay, was perfect! “Ohhh la la” in her words. Our wedding was unforgettable. People are still calling me talking about it today. She even impressed Torrey, who isn’t impressed by much of anything. At the end of the night he told me “This was epic. Everything was worth it”. I agreed. Working with Elle was definitely an enjoyable experience. She somehow minimalized the stress of planning a wedding in such a short period of time. She was willing to help with any and everything. Thank you Elle for such an amazing experience!
Torrey :-)
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