Well its true I'm hooked on Pinterest!! Who ever invented this site would know that we would all be hook.

For those who don't know what Pinterest is, it's simple. If you like to scrape book but don't know how or have the time then this site is for you! And for those who can of course. You can plan your wedding by "pinning" everything you want.

One bride printed her board and brought it to our meeting. It was nice to see what they were wanted for their day.

And now you can follow us too! So if you are looking for ideas for your bridal shower, stage party and even your wedding check us out!

I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

~Happy Planning!

Good Morning!

I found this article that I have to share. I am not sharing it to make anyone feel bad! I just want to make that clear. However, I am sharing because I hope couples will understand that we (Event Planners) are good at our job and to please respect us :).

With that said.......I understand that times are tough and sometimes couples feel as if they are being taken advantage of. You need a DJ so you will pay what they are asking or I want great photos so I will pay that fee as well. I don't want to be stressed on the day of wedding because so will "you" do if for me? YOU CHARGE WHAT!!! I will have my BFF do it instead.

This article from Positively Wed and I hope most couples after reading it understand that we (most of us) are NOT here to take advantage of you.

Happy Planning!
~Melissa

I am happy to announce that we are now excepting credit cards! I have put it off for as long as I could and with an offer like this I couldn't refuse.

We are expanding and with that come more change. With the technology that we have today we are able to take our office on the road.

So no matter where you are we can always come to you. Give our office an call today and meet with us about your upcoming event.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Planning
~Melissa

Good morning!!

It is hard to believe that July is only a few days away and our daughter will be 1! Where has the year gone? Better yet where has the summer been? To honor her 1st birthday we will be giving 10% off any package* the WHOLE month! That could be a savings of up to $650.00!

Date must be booked on or before July 31st, 2011. Call today to book your free consult! This is a deal you are NOT going to want to pass up!

We look forward to meeting you!

Happy Planning!
~Melissa


*10% off on available dates only. And does not include linens

Good morning!

Elegant Events will have new prices starting June 1st, 2011. We are expanding and proud to announce that we have hired two new members to our staff! We will of course honor all contracts that have been signed prior to June 1st, 2011.

We are still looking to hire wait staff and bartenders. So please feel free to email your resume to melissa@eventsbymelissa.com.

We at Elegant Events wish you all a wonderful and safe Memorial Weekend!

An early CONGRATS to Laura and Dustin on your wedding this weekend!!

~Melissa

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!! The weather looks like Spring might on its way! And I am so happy because I am tired of the rainy weather we have been having.

Well I'm sorry to say we didn't meet our goal of 100 likes on Facebook before the end of the Royal Wedding. Keep a look out though for a new contest coming soon.

I would love to hear what you thought of the Royal Wedding?? I was one of the crazies who was up at 2am to watch it! I thought she looked beautiful! A modern day Grace Kelly. The trees were a nice way to fill the space of the Abby with-out over doing it with flowers.

What did you think of Sarah Ferguson not being invited? Leave your comments...I'm interested in what you think :).

Happy Planning!!

~Melisa

Good morning!! I have some great news that I would like to share with you!

I am looking for 10 servers and 6 bartenders to be on Elegant Events payroll (when needed) for Events. If you feel you have what it take please email your resume with desire pay to melissa@eventsbymelissa.com by Monday May 23rd, 2011.

*no phone calls please*

Have a great week!
~ Melissa

Good evening everyone!!

Because I am still in such a GREAT mood from yesterday I have decided to have another contest. The 31st (in honor of my age) person to email why they want a wedding planner will WIN a "day of coordination" up to 4hours. You have until midnight Sunday (April 24th) to get all your emails in. I will announce the winner Monday morning.

GOOD LUCK BRIDES AND GROOMS!!

Happy Planning

~ Melissa

Well I have to say after my site being down for more than a few weeks I am so excited to tell you we are up and running again!! Thank you for all the support from my co-workers and brides. I hope you all enjoy the new site and I look forward to hearing your feed back.

Everything crashed on March 29th and with that said I lost all of your "Love Stories". So here is your chance to re-enter if you didn't last time. All entries must be in May 30th (a very special love story of mine) at midnight. I look forward to read how you met.

Good Luck in your wedding planning and have a great weekend!!

~ Melissa

Hello Brides and Grooms,

The Holidays have come to a close, however I am still in the giving spirit.

Elegant Events would like to thank our past clients and celebrate our success; the best way we can think of doing that is by giving back … and we want the opportunity available to everyone who wants to take part. We are giving away 8 hours of service commonly know as “Day of coordinator” a value of $680 to one lucky couple!  

You have spent months if not years preparing and planning for this day - we are assisting you to put into motion all of your hard work. Not only so we coordinate you day and execute all of your plans, we also pride ourselves on personal attention to you, your wedding party and your family. A wedding assistant becomes your right hand. When you wake up on your wedding day we do not want you to worry about a thing. Assigning a family member or a friend to these tasks would be  a great idea, but don't they deserve to enjoy this day with you and your new husband.  If you are interested in participating: email me at melissa@eventsbymelissa.com with "love story" in the subject line.

1. Your wedding date must be in 2011 and on a date in which we are available. 
2. All entries must be in by March 31st, 2011
3. Tell me your "Love Story" 

Elegant Events will pick and post the lucky couples story on April 5th, 2011. I wish you all the luck and may the best bride and groom's story WIN!

Here is what our lucky couple will win:

Wedding Month:
o   Wrap up session – 1 month before wedding (final event design to pull it all together). o   Assistance in completing your request of vendors.o   Final payment schedule and reminders. 

Wedding Week:
o   Final meeting – 1 week before wedding – final time line, itinerary and review of the preparations for the wedding, distribution of such vendors and wedding day party. o   Rehearsal coordination and instruction maximum for up to 1 hour.
o   Collection if items at rehearsal to be brought and set up at wedding day such as candles, photographs, guest book, wedding favors, toasting glasses, cake serving set, ceremony programs, menu cars, table numbers, etc. 

Wedding Day:
o   Essential wedding day emergency kit.
o   Day of wedding coordinator for up to 8 hours.