I'm a Chicago gal who was trying to plan a wedding in SW Michigan (or anywhere between Detroit and…read moreChicago) to keep it close to home and family. I was initially reluctant to use a wedding/event planner for several reasons - wanting to save money, being fairly crafty/creative myself and having confidence in handling on my own details in pursuing something less "traditional", and being pretty resourceful. Shortly into the planning process, I realized it was going to be harder than I thought. I then met Mandi Buckland of Element Design. What sealed the deal was her calm energy and diversity in events she's worked on (weddings, parties, festivals, including "green" fests/events). She was great in identifying several unique wedding location options in Southwest and Southern MI, including a fabulous barn, a garden, and a super cool lodge (we ended up at a mansion in Holland). When I asked her to design the invitations with a "modern art nouveau theme" using a peacock to match the theme of a mansion built in the early 1900s (not easy!) - she provided several fabulous sample designs within a short period of time. Our final invitations were really unique and fun! After our invites went out, I received an unexpected amount of of great feedback ("I love your invitations!" "They are so unique," etc.) and I could tell they made people look forward to the wedding. I felt like Mandi figured out my sense of my style quickly, and she was able to identify options that fit that were creative, cost-conscious (extra plus) and didn't compromise on quality. At the same time she was working with me, she was helping a friend design invitations for a wedding at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, so her range of work can be simple, arty/less traditional, to more traditional/upscale. Pretty impressive! Mandi is professional, efficient, super creative, and I would recommend her to anyone in Chicago, Detroit (or anywhere in between the two cities in Michigan or Illinois) who is planning a wedding in Southwest or Southern Michigan!

Mandi was our day of coordinator and she was great and a real pro. She was always very responsive…read moreand available whenever we had any questions. I've been to a lot of weddings, but when its yours, there's alot of things you don't know or anticipate and Mandi definitely helped us in numerous ways. I can't think of a wedding planner doing a more complete, competent, and creative job. Kudos to you Mandi!

Ana of two foot creative is seriously professional! She seems to methodically stay in tune with…read moreall of the local vendors and offers her clients lots of options and experienced advice. Organization seems like the most important quality in an event planner and Ana has it in spades. She is efficient and punctual. As a wedding florist I had the pleasure of working with Ana for a wedding at Sharon Mills last season. When I arrived (2 hours before the ceremony) Everything else was already done.. Linens glassware and favors were set, Bride and maids were dressed with perfect hair. Groomsmen were in attendance and sober. This kind of preparedness is unusual and I'm sure it was due in no small part to Ana

Ana is the reason why we made it through wedding planning. We met with TwoFoot and didn't even…read moreinterview any other wedding planners. We hired her that day for pre-planning and day-of. She helped mediate the entire process. She listened to what we wanted, and didn't try to put herself into our wedding at all. She made suggestions and didn't overwhelmed. We loved working with her. We walked into our reception and thought it looked exactly the way we had been picturing it would. It was our dream wedding and we couldn't have done it without TwoFoot.

Everything was so beautiful and went smoothly. I can not say enough good things about Elan Events…read more Reima was a pleasure to work with and stopped to make sure we were happy at each step along the way. She helped us stay within our budget and made sure we got the most out of it. Also, I was an out-of-town bride and she went out of her way to accommodate us. I appreciate everything that was done and could not be happier. Thank you Reima! I highly recommend Elan Event Planning!

The lead event coordinator is beyond amazing!! I had a tight budget for my event but she was able…read moreto give me way more bang for my buck than anyone else. The whole professionalism was on point and people really loved my decor. I can't thank You guys enough for making my day amazing!!!!!

To date, Tina has planned 2 very important events for me. She listened and paid attention to my…read morespecific needs and delivered fabulous visual treats. She comes up with amazing ideas and she most certainly epitomized my vision and paid attention to every detail. With her unique ideas she personalized each and every element to create an enchanting look. I especially love her famous dessert tables! If she sees I'm not into a certain thing, that subject is closed. She does not try to keep persuading and I appreciated that! Her fees are very reasonable and she works within your budget. Wonderful work! Yes! Tina and her team deliver and do an outstanding job to make your event a success!

From the owner: Whether you are planning a whimsical birthday or an elegant event, Dress up your party will create…read moresomething unforgettably sweet for you and your guests. We want you to enjoy your event! We step in to make your party beautiful and effortless. Our love for attention to details, will make your celebration unique and an expression of you and your thoughts. We will help you create a visually stunning party using our custom designs and decorations that will leave an everlasting impression! If you don't have a theme as yet, we can suggest ideas that are fun, unique and suit your budget. We Dress up a variety of parties, including, kids, teens & adults birthdays, milestone anniversaries, wedding & baby showers, graduation parties, corporate events, bar & bat mitzvahs...whether you are hosting them at your home or at a venue.

I am so glad that I contracted with Simply Brilliant Events for our wedding. I was feeling very…read moreoverwhelmed with all of the details, and Nicola was a constant source of answers and assistance. I especially appreciated her recommendations of other vendors in our price range. Ashley was our day-of planner. She was wonderful! Completely on top of every last detail throughout the weekend. I could fully relax on my wedding day knowing that she was handling it. Thank you so much, Ashley and Nicola!

We turned to Nicola at Simply Brilliant when we realized that while we didn't need a full service…read morewedding planner, we did want someone who could help keep us on track with planning and make sure we were not missing anything important during the planning process, but especially to have someone who could be there the day of the wedding to make sure that we would be able to relax, and that no family members had to stress out over helping us instead of just enjoying our day with us. During the process, Nicola was very organized and professional, and was very accepting that we did not need her full services. But she did provide us with an excellent timeline of where we should be during the planning process, as well as provided us with solid vendor recommendations. Was also more difficult because one of us was organizing the wedding from long distance, and we very much appreciated her help in supporting our local family in accomplishing all our goals. Our wedding turned out flawlessly and we owe part of her to her organization and mindfulness. On the day of the wedding, she did an excellent job in making sure things went smoothly and that everything progressed on time, and worked well with our families and our reception venue coordinator.

I've known the owner for many years and she has always done a wonderful job for her clients. We've…read moreworked the same weddings on many occasions.

I went to a wedding event on 10/15 2016 and it was plan by events& Moore /owner/planner Kimberly C…read more More She had poor service , she didn't help us with anything . She helped us on the last day of the wedding . She did not do a good job on helping us we paid her 1500 for no help . She fed us 1 hour and 45 minutes late . So if you are looking for someone please choose someone else that will give you special service .

We used 2 Unique for a corporate catered event and everything was very well received. Deanna was…read moresuper helpful with all of our requests and timely responses. We will definitely use them again!

Kelli and her staff are awesome to work with! I've used them to cater small and large events. The…read morefood is always delicious & fresh. All my guests compliment the food as well as the presentation. She has always worked with me as far as my budget and dietary needs for my guests. I tell her what I have to spend, how many people and she provides an amazing spread!!

Forever events is hands down my #1 go-to for all Detroit event planning. I love the style, the…read moreeffort, and seamless transition to make my event come to life. I cannot imagine using anyone else!

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