The Simply Elegant Group
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 25 – 40
About The Simply Elegant Group
The Simply Elegant Group
Lindsay has been in the events industry for years and has overseen hundreds of successful events. Her attention to detail and ability to handle any situation that arises with grace and ease allows her couples to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Lindsay not only plans weddings for our Simply Elegant couples but also trains our entire team of planners to ensure that every Simply Elegant wedding is flawless and our client's vision is fulfilled.
We help you celebrate that love in a stress-free and present way (and we’ll even save you some money along the way.) Our mission is to help you celebrate your love in a way that you love and with stress and overwhelm. After more than fifteen years in the business, and 4,500+ weddings under our collective belt, we have become the go-to wedding planning team for couples looking for a stress-free planning experience + joyful wedding day. Think of us as advocates for your wedding vision (who happen to be the highest-level experts) who will never leave your side.
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | If you want an expert by your side every step of the process, choose this option. From the moment you sign with us until your marriage license is in the mail, we’ll be by your side to collaborate, make decisions, and see to it that your plans are executed perfectly down to the very last detail. | With this package, we work alongside you to best support you through the planning process. This package also includes a budget meeting, two timeline meetings, and support with the design of your wedding. In addition, we join you on your wedding day to support you for 10 hours to be certain the plans we made together go off without a hitch! | 60 days before your wedding day, we are there to walk through the details and your venue with you. We will work with you to determine your timeline-- assuring that every detail is carefully aligned for your special day. On the day of your wedding, two planners will be there to support you for 10 hours so that you can relax and be present to enjoy the moment! |
| Planning begins | 6 Months out | ||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $8,995 | Starts at $2,795 | Starts at $1,975 |
Reviews
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97 reviews
- EH
Erika H.
FABULOUS group to work with- especially Juliette!!
We used Simply Elegant Group as our day of coordinators, and we were assigned Juliette as our coordinator. Right from the get-go she got involved, got up to speed on all intricate details, and took almost everything off of our plate. She was kind, easy to get along with, and a quick learner! She blended right into our day, felt like a friend, and made it so easy/ simple with how she queued us for the next events (cake cutting, first dance), etc. without making it feel like a chore. She really helped us bring our vision to life, was so fantastic to work with, and we would recommend Simply Elegant Group just for her!
- M
Mitch
Mr.
We just hosted our dream wedding and it was all credit to Carmen and the SEG team from making our vision a reality. Carmen was very professional and engaged throughout the process. She did an amazing job of taking on all of the vendor coordination and day of logistics so that we could focus on having the best day. I would recommend working with Carmen to anyone I know. Thank you Carmen!!
- EI
Elizabeth I.
Book them!!
Working with The Simply Elegant Group was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our planner was there from day one, a full year before the big day, and stayed by our side through the final dance. She had a gift for making everything feel calm and organized, even when we were stressed about details. Her communication was always prompt and she genuinely cared about making our vision come to life. The weekend ran seamlessly because of her hard work behind the scenes, and we still have guests telling us how wonderful it all was. We can't recommend The Simply Elegant Group enough.
- BC
Burum C.
Experience Review
We had such a wonderful experience working with Caroline as our wedding planner! We planned our entire wedding in just three months, and she made the process feel so much easier than we ever expected. Caroline was incredibly patient, quick to respond, and always open to hearing our ideas and helping bring our vision to life. She was organized, attentive, and made sure we stayed on track throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Caroline was amazing. She handled everything so smoothly that we were able to truly enjoy ourselves without worrying about the details. She kept everything organized while also making the day feel fun and completely stress-free for us. We’re so grateful for everything Caroline did to make our wedding day so special. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a planner who is responsive, organized, flexible, and genuinely cares about making your day amazing!
- NM
Nicole M.
Bride
The SEG was such an amazing vendor to work with! If you are lucky enough to get Kate Krueger in the Chicagoland area, then your day will be perfect. She was amazing to work with and truly helped think of every small detail. We ended up having to move both ceremony and reception inside and you would have never known it was plan B. She was absolutely the best vendor we worked with and couldn't have been happier. Kate helped everyone and everything move smoothly and took so much stress from us! Can't recommend enough!!
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