Events by Elle

Michelle of Events by Elle recently sat down with 21c Museum Hotels to cover all the tips of planning a wedding during the pandemic. Check out the article below!

Here’s some gorgeous flowers, just in case you didn’t get any today. Happy Valentine’s Day! XO ~The Elle Girls Photo by Claire Ryser... Bouquet by Good Earth Floral Design Studio Chair via Ultrapom Event Rental See more

If we told you the entirety of the energy and thought that goes into a napkin, you’d think we’re crazier than crazy. Let’s just say, we love the way this napkin is set and leave it at that! Photo by Ashley Ice Photography Stationery by YellowBrick Graphics ... Floral by Good Earth Floral Design Studio Dinnerware & Linen by Ultrapom Event Rental Napkin by BBJ Linen Macarons by Kate Smith Soirée See more

This cake had a way of making people look itty bitty! The groom is 6’0, just to give you some comparison. 10 tiers of sweetness and sparkle sat upon a spinning cake stand for eyes to be laid on every angle of this beauty! Take a swipe to see the full glory of this creation by Take The Cake by Kay.... Photos by A Day to Adore Photography and Invitations Floral by Good Earth Floral Design Studio Sparkles by Angela's Fantasy Creations See more

. Light it up, KC! Did you know that some of the downtown venues can light up in your event color palette? We’re betting it stays red for a bit longer. ... Photo by Claire Ryser

Color me happy, isn’t just a catchphrase! Color evokes feelings. It incites emotion. Think about your color scheme for your wedding day. It will tell you a lot about the overall vibe you’re trying to achieve! Right about now, you’re going to Google your wedding colors. No need! Check our story. We got you. ... Photo by Meredith Graves Photography LLC Floral by Blue Bouquet - Florist Rentals via Ultrapom Event Rental

This was the start of our 2020. The perfect beginning for what we thought would be a monumental year. We weren’t wrong! 2020 has been monumental in a lot of ways, both good and bad. Now that it’s all said and done, we’re looking back on the good! -We planned some stellar (and we mean, STELLAR) events -We had more quality time with our families than ever before -We finally finished our website! Check. It. Out. *Link in bio... -We got a brand new logo -We were awarded Best of @theknot -We were nominated by our industry and @wed.kansascity as Company of the Year and @michelle.layman was nominated for The Trailblazer award -We were named, Designer of the Year by @perfectweddingguide -Our newest Elle Girl was added to our team... Meet @triciadierks -We became wizards at the wedding rescheduling game. For a second there, we all thought we had magical wands and crystal balls! -We made the news! Twice. -Our work was published in @inkansascitymag @theknot @beinspiredpr @rentmywedding @strictlyweddingbrides and @wed.kansascity Most of all, we continued to do what we love and love what we do...a whole lotta planning! We’re as ready as the rest of the world to bid farewell to 2020 and grateful as ever to our clients and industry friends for making it through with us! Buh-bye, 2020. Photo by @alealovely

Clinking glasses in honor of our ! A million bajillion hugs and kisses to Chelsey Nicole Creative for taking our brand to the next level with her creativity in web design (and our logo, if you haven’t laid eyes on that yet)! A really shoutout to Claire Ryser for capturing The Elle Girl’s style countless times throughout the years. Her talent graces our website all over the place!... Shameless plug: if you’re in need of website or branding work, Chelsey Nicole is your go-to. If you’re in need of company photos or just any photos in general, Claire Ryser is a must. Okay, okay. G ! www.eventsbyellekc.com Photo by @claireryser Makeup by @bronzedandblushed

Details, details, details.

Our final wedding for 2020!

Fun fact: We have just begun engagement season! From Thanksgiving into the new year is the most popular time to get engaged. Another fun fact: These two were supposed to get married this month, but have postponed to next year due to ____. We won’t even say the word anymore! But, rest assured, they’re taking it in stride and enjoying a few more months of engagement bliss! Cheers to Krystal and Clayton and all of the newly engaged couples during this love filled season!... Photo by @alexisgianphotography Makeup by @sarahkdoesmakeup Hair by @amaris_bradywillis Set Styling by @msmal08 Couple @thatclaytonguy @ms1908prima

In this moment, we’re thankful for white pumpkins because how perfect do they look on these place settings?! Beyond this moment, we’re thankful for all the beautiful things 2020 has brought to us. Go ahead and read that again. Sure, it’s been a dark year, but the saying, Where there is dark, there is light, is popular for a reason. It’s famous because it’s true.... Be grateful. Love. Be kind. Find the beauty (even if it’s just a pumpkin). Happy Thanksgiving, friends. ~XO Photo by @kaileyconquers Rentals via @ultrapom Floral by @artistryinbloom

! Say yes to fun, is Erik and Natalie’s mantra, which we think is a beyond beautiful sentiment. Soooo, we beautified it just a little more. ’ ... While designing invitations with YellowBrick Graphics the designer said, I could see you having a neon sign at your wedding.... Fast forward to our next planning session, I said, It should be a phrase...something to personalize your wedding. It took all of 1 minute for them to decide on the words everyone has heard them say at some point in their relationship (usually involving cocktails). Then came the backdrop plans, the floral brainstorming, the dessert tasting, the linen choices and, -! We had our master plan all built around saying yes to a good time! : Photo by Corey Cassaw Images Sign by MK Neon Floral and Backdrop by Heart + Soul Floral Design Studio Desserts by Kate Smith Soirée Linen by BBJ Linen Lighting by Fernando Productions Fun Couple: Natalie Rogers and Erik Rogers

Walking out of the 2020 wedding season with big smiles and The Best of Weddings award via The Knot! This award goes out to the top 5% of wedding professionals and we wouldn’t have a chance to get it without our incredible clients. Thank you for your stellar reviews and letting us plan your jaw dropping weddings! This was a year like no other. We’ve rescheduled weddings at a moment’s notice. We’ve crossed our fingers in the days leading up to weddings that were not postponed. ...We’ve reconfigured floor plans to social distance. We’ve taken temperatures at the door. The list goes on and on. The one thing that stayed consistent was knocking dream weddings out of the park, even during so many unknown factors and we couldn’t be more proud to get this award. #theellegirls #bestofweddings2021 Photo by Claire Ryser

You hear us raving about details a lot. It’s even in our bio. . The reason shines through (literally) as we look at the photos of Manny and Damaris’s vow renewal! It all starts with the invitation. That is what gives guests a preview of what to expect! Little winks and heavy nods throughout the ceremony and reception led back to this gold mirrored, acrylic invitation embellished with rock crystals. ! From the ceremony programs and seating disp...lay, all the way to the place settings and even the dance floor. Photos by A Day to Adore Photography and Invitations Invitation and all those by YellowBrick Graphics Dance floor wrap by ICON EVENT GROUP Floral by Good Earth Floral Design Studio Damaris Hernandez

When guests arrive to your wedding, one of the first things they look for is directions on where to sit. Make it a wow factor! It’s their first impression... the introduction to an unforgettable evening. Emily and Zach chose personalized cards including their guest’s table number with an individual vase of a keepsake bloom.... Not only did guests feel special the moment they walked in, but this was also an absolutely stunning display! Photo by Waldron Photography Floral by Blue Bouquet - Florist Bride Emily Glaser Rossin

Winter is typically our slow season and Spring is the kickoff to our year. It’s the time when all of our plans and ideas come to life! When all of our weddings postponed this Spring, due to the pandemic, we couldn’t bear the thought of waiting any longer for an event day! Under lockdown orders, we quietly got to brainstorming with Good Earth Floral Design Studio for an editorial shoot that got bigger and bigger as weeks went by with all of us stuck inside.... When the world began to open, we celebrated it in pure Elle Girl style with a few of our faves in the industry by working to bring all those plans to reality! We’re feeling so grateful as we watch this video by Glenwood Weddings creative that weddings and events are back, but it sure is a great reminder to be thankful for what we have. Dream Team: Venue - The Bardot Floral by Good Earth Floral Design Rentals via Ultrapom Event Rental Stationery and Signage by YellowBrick Graphics Lighting by Fernando Productions Cake by Shannon Bond Cake Design Photography by Claire Ryser Jewelry by Mark Mazzarese Wedding Gowns via The Gown Gallery Tux via Todd's Clothiers & Tailor Shop Bridesmaid’s Gowns via Bella Bridesmaids Veil by Veronica Ronnie Wilcox Hair and Makeup by Bronzed & Blushed Catering by Feasts of Fancy Cookies by The Heartland Cookie Co. Linens via BBJ Linen Models: Natalie Rogers, Erik Rogers @hanno, Alexandria Black, Karoline Elizabeth Wiens, Chelsey Nicole

You remember May, right? We all had cabin fever and were ready to let loose and have a little fun. Gabby’s bridesmaids did just that! This wedding was scheduled for May 30th, 2020 and THEN postponed and THEN, on the fly, it was moved back to the original date once lockdown restrictions eased. Gabby and Chris celebrated with their nearest and dearest under the tight mandate of 20 guests and it was absolute perfection. These two ladies sum up the spirit of the celebration like ...words cannot! Photos by Meredith Graves Photography LLC See more

It kind of looks like we’re celebrating, doesn’t it? . Stay tuned. The Elle Girls are up to something again... Photo by Claire Ryser

For a minute there, we were crossing our fingers for our rescheduled clients... we thought a 2nd postponement might be in order, but here we are, gearing up for our 2nd wedding weekend of the fall season! All the beautiful details with additional planning of temperature checks at the door, masks, social distancing and countless other precautions in place to ensure these couples finally get to say, I do! We’ll cheers to that. ... Photo by Bailey Pianalto Floral by Wild Hill Flowers and Events

If we could take a snapshot of our minds lately, this would be it. KC PLANS turning every which way in our heads like these envelope seals! We’ve been racking our brains to figure out a way to still make KC PLANS happen this year. Of all years, 2020 has been a year that wedding planners have united to collaborate with each other and the industry as a whole to navigate through the world crisis and the impact on our businesses and clients that none of us were prepared for. In s...hort, a celebration is definitely in order. Sure, we could social distance, wear masks and throw an event in pure pandemic style. However, we created KC PLANS to be up close and personal; chatting face to face with our peers, clinking glasses, hugging, and giving high fives for the work that all wedding planners do in this city. This is an event made to draw inspiration from. We hate the thought of that being clouded by worry. This has always been an evening full of good feelings and we’d never want to do anything to take away from that, even if it means to not have it at all this year. As much as we’d love to and as hard as we’ve tried to make it happen, we just don’t feel right about it. We’ll see you next year, wedding planner friends and you can bet that KC PLANS will be better than ever! XOXO ~The Elle Girls #kcplans #plannersunite Photo and Seals by @littleyellowleaf

I wonder just how many couples have kissed under this clock. Undoubtedly, hundreds of thousands in the midst of saying farewell or hello to loved ones dating back to the train station days or as newlyweds on their wedding day in present time. I’m guessing very few had the entire Grand Plaza to themselves! Congratulations to Megan and Mike on their engagement! It was so much fun planning a once in a lifetime engagement shoot for you! Photo by Bailey Pianalto Photography Venue ...Union Station Kansas City Inc. HMU Bronzed & Blushed Dress via Bella Bridesmaids Tux via Houndstooth Floral by Wild Hill Flowers and Events See more

Wedding planning hasn’t been easy on couples this year and during lockdown, it was nearly impossible! When Bailey Pianalto called us to brainstorm ideas on how to shed some light into the wedding planning darkness, we were all in! Bailey’s idea was to hold a contest for a luxury engagement photo shoot and within a few short hours, we had a vendor dream team willing to pamper the lucky winners, who turned out to be Megan and Mike!... Jump to the blog to read their story and a look at the gorgeous day when our plan went into action! Venue: Union Station Kansas City Inc. Photography by Bailey Pianalto Photography Floral by Wild Hill Flowers and Events Hair and Makeup by Bronzed & Blushed Dress via Bella Bridesmaids Suit via Houndstooth Car via Pech Limousine, Inc. Champagne courtesy of Pierpont's At Union Station

Weddings look a little different this year, but one thing holds true to tradition... . Congratulations to Laura and John! We can’t wait for the giant cheers next year to celebrate you both! Photo by Claire Ryser

Rule of wedding planner thumb: There should always be something beautiful to look at anywhere you have to wait your turn. Photo by Claire Ryser Floral by Good Earth Floral Design Studio Signage by YellowBrick Graphics Venue The Bardot

From the moment we start planning your wedding, our team will be unconditionally dedicated to you throughout the entire process. From big decisions, like locking in the perfect venue and vendor team to the tiny details of fonts for your invitation and the color of your napkins, we hold your hand (literally, if needed!) every step of the way! #theellegirls Photo by Claire Ryser

Photos by Melissa and Beth @ Pennway Place at Studio Dan Meiners