Design Exclusive, LLC

Service level: Full-service planning

Team size: 8 – 15

About Design Exclusive, LLC

Design Exclusive, LLC by Linda McKinnis

Owner - Lead Designer

Designing Timeless Weddings, Special Events and Floristry. Owner and wedding stylist Linda McKinnis is driven to realize your wedding vision in a beautiful design. If you desire gorgeous detail with flair beyond the ordinary, you can call upon Linda and her design team to assist with your special preparations. The successful and beautiful weddings designed and planned by Linda through Design Exclusive, LLC are a testament to her level of talent and commitment. This designer offers a wide variety of in-house inventory, specializing in gorgeous draping and lighting aesthetics for that special ambience, plus exceptional floristry as well.

"Imagine a wedding stylist as an interior designer, specifically for your wedding." The trademark style & work of Design Exclusive, LLC has been featured in countless magazines and publications. Venues will be transformed into gorgeous, unforgettable spaces.

In three words: Confident, Creative, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planning
Description

Planning, Design, Styling, Choice of our beautiful in-house inventory, Floral design and more

Planning begins12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Rentals & Linens
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
PricingStarts at $1

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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3 reviews

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    Jessika S.

    Rating: 5
    •Feb 18, 2026

    They pay attention to the little details

    Design Exclusive, LLC was the perfect wedding planning team for our special day. From the moment we first spoke with Linda, we knew we were in good hands. Her communication style was reliable, caring, and personable, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - they were detailed, focused, and delivered a high-quality, breathtaking event that exceeded our expectations. Linda genuinely cared about making our wedding day more beautiful than we could have imagined, and we felt like we were the only couple she was focusing on. Everything was absolutely perfect, thanks to the incredible efforts of the Design Exclusive team. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication in making our wedding day truly unforgettable.

    Linda McKinnis•Feb 26, 2026

    Jessika, Thank you for the very sweet review. I absolutely LOVED being a part of your beautiful December wedding! It was such a joy working with you! Please know, you will hold a place in my heart forever. Thank you for choosing Design Exclusive. xoxo Linda

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    Shelby S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 3, 2026

    Above and Beyond—A True Wedding Dream Come True

    Linda is such a sweet and genuinely kind person, and working with her was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. From the very beginning, she was so helpful, patient, and willing to assist with anything I needed. She truly listens and cares about bringing your vision to life. The way she decorated for my wedding was beyond anything I could have imagined. Every detail was beautiful, thoughtful, and done with so much care. She turned my wedding into an absolute dream, and I was blown away when I saw everything come together. You can tell Linda puts her heart into her work, and it shows in every single detail. I am so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone wanting someone who goes above and beyond and truly loves what they do.

    Linda McKinnis•Jan 4, 2026

    We absolutely LOVED being a part of your beautiful day and most especially, coming into my life! xo

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    Sherri C.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 3, 2026

    Excellence at its finest!

    Working with Design Exclusive, LLC was a truly exceptional experience. Their communication style was receptive, open, and easy, making the planning process seamless. The quality of their work was nothing short of exquisite - they transformed our dream wedding into a world of opulent, timeless beauty. From start to finish, the team's attention to detail and dedication to excellence was evident in every aspect of our special day. I cannot recommend Design Exclusive highly enough to any couple looking to create an unforgettable wedding celebration.

    Linda McKinnis•Jan 4, 2026

    Sherri, Thank you for your beautiful words! You've touched my life beyond measure! xo

Preferred vendors of Design Exclusive, LLC

Venue
Rusted Route Farms
Jackson, MO
Starts at $650
Venue
Deerfield Lodge
Cape Girardeau, MO
Bar services & beverages
Century Casino & Hotel
Venue
Buckner Ragsdale Event Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
Design Exclusive, LLC has been planning and designing weddings, special events, including corporate, charitable events, galas, rehearsal dinners, showers, private parties, florals and so much more since 1994! We have designed and planned greater than 300 weddings and events over the years plus have been acknowledged for one of the top companies in industry.
The work of Design Exclusive, LLC has been published and featured in "countless" magazines! We have proudly received multiple awards over the years as well for BEST WEDDINGS!
All of our weddings are carefully planned and are specialized to meet our clients visions. We look outside the box and make sure each wedding is designer polished from beginning to end. No two wedding are alike!
Typically, we work with most clients for about a year, although we have been known to completed gorgeous weddings under a few months. .
We have an amazing design team + an experienced floral design staff to make each wedding absolutely beautiful and perfect!

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