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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
Write a review5.0 out of 5
67 reviews
Thank you Brenda!!
Hiring the SEG was one of the best decisions we made. We worked with Brenda Chavez who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Brenda made all our dreams come to life. She was easy to communicate with and truly listened to all of our needs and wishes. She was truly someone we could rely on during the months leading up to our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, she ensured our entire day flowed perfectly. We were able to enjoy our day without worrying about out all the behind the scene logistics. The wedding workbook provided by the SEG was super helpful. We’re so grateful and it is a no brainer to recommend their services! - A & D
Great Coordinator
Working with Valerie for Erin & John’s wedding was an absolute pleasure! From start to finish, she was professional, attentive, and wonderfully organized. Every detail of the day flowed seamlessly thanks to her coordination and clear communication. Her calm and friendly presence made the entire experience enjoyable, and it was clear how much care she puts into making each event truly special. We would be thrilled to work with her again and highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated planner to bring their vision to life! Manuel & Iuliia, Fine Music Entertainment- Music for special events.
Groom
Grace was seriously the best to work with. We planned our wedding in a relatively quick timeframe and we could not have done it without her. Not only did we love her, but other vendors and guests commented on how on top of everything and helpful Grace was. There are so many ways that Grace went above and beyond in the lead up and day of our wedding, there are too many to list. We cannot recommend her enough!
SEG and Brenda were TOP TIER
Brenda was amazing to work with from start to finish! She cared about understanding us as a couple and our desires for the wedding. Recommending other vendors that met our budget, our personality and vision. Wedding planning is full of stressful decision making and Brenda coached us through those moments, held us to account, but remained flexible. She’s so sweet, fun, and professional—always on time, always prepared, and somehow made the whole planning process actually enjoyable. She went above and beyond by even unwrapping over 150 wigs that we had forgot about. She was super quick to answer texts and emails, always happy to hop on a call, and kept us on track with a super detailed timeline so nothing ever felt last-minute or rushed. I especially loved her monthly check-ins on the 1st—it kept everything organized and stress-free. Brenda came recommended from a friend’s wedding, and now I get why. Couldn’t have asked for a better planner and I’ll be recommending her to everyone I know.
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