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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 | |
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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 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
44 reviews
Groom
Ashley is hands down the absolute best wedding planner anyone could hope for. From day one she made us feel calm, confident, and excited, and throughout the entire planning process she was a rock for us. She is organized, creative, thoughtful, and truly works magic, and every detail of our wedding was executed flawlessly. On the day itself, she kept everything running seamlessly so we could be fully present and enjoy every moment. Our wedding truly was the night of our dreams because of Ashley. She didn’t just plan our wedding, she brought it to life in a way that exceeded every expectation. Ashley is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely cares about her couples, which makes all the difference. If you are considering hiring her, don’t hesitate, as she is a dream to work with and will make your wedding everything you could ever want and more.
R&M Wedding
We can’t say enough amazing things about Simply Elegant and our incredible wedding planner (Jessica Schnoll)! From the very beginning, she was organized, thoughtful, and truly dedicated to making our wedding day perfect. She helped us with everything—from the ceremony to coordinating vendors to managing all the moving parts of the reception—with such calm and professionalism. What really stood out was how seamlessly everything came together on the big day. Behind the scenes, she was working tirelessly to ensure everything went off without a hitch, and my family kept commenting on how organized and on top of everything she was. She handled every detail so we could truly enjoy the moment, stress-free. By the end of the night, she didn’t just feel like a planner—she felt like family. We are so grateful for her care, support, and hard work. If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented and experienced but also genuinely kind and invested in your day, Simply Elegant is the way to go!
Ceci Wedding Planner
We worked with Ceci for our wedding and let me just say this SHE IS AMAZING. She helped all of our crazy visions come to life and made it the least stressful day. I actually enjoyed every part of my wedding, when leading up I thought I would be under so much pressure. But Ceci never let the happen, she took the reigns and made it the most perfect day imaginable.
Jess made our day a dream!
At first I was hesistant to hire a month of coordinator, I'm very organized and was loving the planning process so I wasn't sure it would be worth it. I can't believe I ever thought I could do without! As soon as I began working with Jess my planning process went from fun to incredible. She managed the little last minute details while I could enjoy the days leading up to our wedding. She helped me make decisions when I asked for help, but always supported me and never pressured me to do anything a certain way. She handled last minute changes to our ceremony and a rainy day shift like a champ. She was super positive, kind, and organized. Our wedding was perfect! Even my other guests and vendors were complimenting me on her! Working with SEG was great as well, they made booking and payment easy and checked in with us directly throughout the process. I can't recommend them enough.
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