The Simply Elegant Group

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 25 – 40

About The Simply Elegant Group

The Simply Elegant Group

Managing Director

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.

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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 begins6 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
PricingStarts at $8,995Starts at $2,795Starts at $1,975

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    •Kyla•Jun 18

    Hiring The Simply Elegant Group was one of the best decisions that we made for planning our wedding and for our wedding day! We worked with Grace, and she was phenomenal! She was so organized, professional, and supportive. We were able to enjoy our special day without having to worry about anything as Grace was always there taking care of the details and us.

  • Always a Pleasure Working Together

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    •Sarah R.•Jun 16

    At The DJ Firm, we truly value working alongside wedding planners who are professional, organized, and dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for their couples. We've had the pleasure of collaborating with Melody on multiple occasions, and every time has been seamless. Her attention to detail, calm demeanor, and commitment to her clients’ vision make all the difference. It's always a smooth and enjoyable process working with Simply Elegant—looking forward to many more amazing weddings!

  • Vendor Love!

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    •Sami L.•May 30, 2025

    Melody was so communicative and easy to work with during the internal planning process and on site. Great planner to collaborate with to bring a clients' wedding vision come true! Hope to work together again at The Armour House and other beautiful venues.

  • I've seen it all

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    •Zach C.•May 29, 2025

    Mimi (aka Moinyett) is a pro! I've been photographing weddings for over a decade now so I know how important having a good planner is. Leading up to the wedding, she was super helpful in getting all the details together and making sure me and the couple both had what we needed to meet each other's expectations. And on the day of, she kept everything on track without being overly demanding. Never a rude word or detectable stress coming from her or her team! I hope we get to work together again soon!

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