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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
86 reviews
- MC
Michael & C.
Jess is the Best!
We are so lucky to have worked with Jess throughout the planning of our wedding. She was organized, timely, responsive, and provided the perfect balance of keeping us on track while giving us space to make the decisions that were important to us. Given this was our first (and only) wedding, we had no experience working with another planner, but only after speaking with friends who had much worse experiences did we realize how lucky we were to get paired with Jess. Even after our event she continues to support with final vendor coordination, refunds, etc. We could not have done this without you. Thank you!! -M&C
- BL
Becca L.
BEST WEDDING PLANNER!!!
I can’t say enough good things about working with our wedding planner Jess through the Simply elegant group. From day one, Jess was responsive, supportive, and answered any and all questions throughout the planning process! I was very overwhelmed at the beginning of the planning process and Jess was always there to answer my questions, problem solve with me, and give us lots of ideas and knowledge about the wedding industry. She always answered emails right away with great advice and guidance! By the time the wedding came around, I felt like I could trust Jess with any and all things! She was so wonderful to build the connection with throughout our year of planning. Our wedding day was perfect and ran smoothly thanks to her and the team! My husband and I didn’t have to worry about any logistics or issues because they were ready to handle it! There also weren’t any big challenges on the day because their wedding workbook, monthly check ins, and final walk through. She was so great with our families and the wedding party too! We loved working with her and the team and would recommend to anyone and everyone!!!
- AL
Abby L.
Simply Elegant Group - Jaidyn Yoder
I had the absolute privilege of working with Jaidyn Yoder from the Simply Elegant Group as my wedding planner in Dallas, TX, and she was truly my GIRL throughout the entire planning process from start to finish! Jaidyn is incredibly professional, organized, thorough, kind, with incredible attention to detail - everything you would dream of in a wedding planner. From all the planning calls and texts leading up to the big day, to our actual wedding day, Jaidyn made every single part feel so seamless. She took all the stress away from me and executed so perfectly! Both of our families also commented on how wonderful Jaidyn was on our wedding day. I feel SO fortunate to have worked with Jaidyn and would recommend her 1000x! If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area - you should highly consider requesting Jaidyn as your SEG planner! Thank you for absolutely EVERYTHING, Jaidyn!!!!!!!!!
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Erika
Perfect for Day of Services!
Grace was excellent to work with! While I had so many of the logistics controlled myself coming into the wedding, on the day of, she was able to seamlessly take the reins and allow my husband and I to not lift a finger. I would highly recommend!
- NC
Natasha and C.
SEG and Caroline Causey are the best!
We cannot recommend Caroline and The Simply Elegant Group enough. They stepped in when we needed them most and took over our planning process seamlessly, making everything feel organized and stress-free from the very beginning. Caroline was incredibly responsive, communicative, and proactive with timelines, and she connected us with vendors who truly aligned with our vision and style. What stood out most was how supportive and flexible she was throughout the entire process. Caroline always made us feel heard and never pressured us away from our ideas or preferred vendors. Instead, she worked alongside us to bring everything together exactly the way we envisioned it. On our wedding day, Caroline and her team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. She handled our family and bridal party with professionalism and grace, kept everything running smoothly, and made sure we could fully enjoy the day without stress. She even made certain all of our personal belongings made it home safely at the end of the night. Working with Caroline felt effortless from start to finish, and we are so grateful she was part of our wedding day. If you are looking for a planner who is organized, caring, flexible, and genuinely invested in making your day special, The Simply Elegant Group is an amazing choice.
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