I'm detail obsessed
& at your service
for a flawless,
celebration.
Unforgettable
Our planning and design process is personalized and tailored to our clients' needs, focusing on every aspect of the event, including design, vendor curation, planning, and production. Our collaborative approach ensures that our clients are stress-free throughout the planning process. This leads to remarkable, awe-inspiring weekend-long celebrations filled with immersive guest experiences and stunning detail.
Whether orchestrating a tented celebration at a private estate, a destination wedding in Europe, a chic elopement on the water, or an iconic city fete,
our process enables us to craft bespoke designs while flawlessly managing events with challenging logistics in some of the world's most remarkable locations.
(Believe me, it’s as fantastic as it sounds!)
But I know you’d like to know a little more about each service.
planning
Full
A bespoke planning process that includes comprehensive design and planning assistance, budget development, and vendor procurement is the hallmark of our guided and easeful visioning experience. We meet with you to collect your ideas and preferences to begin constructing an event driven by connection with your guests and enjoyment of the highest level.
Starting at $6,800
Suite
Design
Our design suite service is perfect for the couple who seek a wedding experience with impeccable attention to detail and a seamless blend of beauty and functionality. This package includes everything in our Event Management services as well as a detailed styling and decor plan. Let us create a masterpiece that reflects your unique love story, making your special day unforgettable.
Starting at $4,500
management
Event
Our event management (aka day of coordination) service, designed for the couple that has planned their entire wedding, but would like to have a professional overseeing the wedding day to ensure that everything goes smoothly. We will meet with you approximately 6 weeks before the wedding to discuss the details and itinerary, and to capture the essence of your wedding day. We will contact your vendor team to confirm contract details, distribute all outstanding balances and payments, as well as coordinate the rehearsal and oversee all wedding day activities.
Starting at $2,400
WEDDINGS
Destination
Our destination wedding services are designed for couples seeking ongoing, white-glove support from an expert destination wedding planner and designer. We can transform your vision into an event atmosphere that wows your guests and looks even better than you envisioned. You want to arrive at your destination without a single stress, lingering task, or logistical item on your mind—but with unwavering confidence, peace of mind, and a ready-to-party vibe! (oh, and a new stamp in your passport of course).
Starting at $6,000
absolutely!
There is always an occasion to celebrate and we are here to help you plan every lovely detail. We would love to plan your birthday, proposal, anniversary, vow renewal, dinner party, holiday fête, milestone event or special gathering. Let us know what you are celebrating and how we can help!
And, really, all this is just barely scratching the surface. Want a glimpse of what my welcome brochure says for just *1* aspect of planning?
Occasions
Other
general info
- Final venue walk-through (1 hour)
- Final DJ/Band/Entertainment meeting (1 hour)
- End-of planning vendor confirmations (to make any necessary adjustments)
- Reaching out to all hired wedding pros 6 to 8 weeks prior to the wedding day to gather the appropriate information needed to ensure an accurate wedding weekend timeline
- Ensuring that the wedding day runs seamlessly
- Reviewing the planning arrangements
- Reviewing the contracts
- Checking & Confirming delivery times and dates
- Confirming arrival times
- Confirming rental items (numbers needed)
- Continuous contact via email (to answer couple questions throughout the planning process)
- Etiquette advisement
- Checking in monthly with the couple (via email)
- Providing a wedding planning checklist
- Proofreading the invitation stationery
- Creating a detailed wedding timeline
- Communicating with the each of the hired wedding pros
- Communicating with the venue
- Distributing the final timeline to the venue, vendors, wedding party, family (who will be in the ceremony processional), and the couple
- Becoming the "Single Point of Contact" within 8 weeks of the wedding
- Couple and Vendors/Venue will include the planner in all emails/calls/meetings to ensure that the planner is in the loop and aware of any and all changes and arrangements within 8 weeks of the wedding day.
That’s just for one phase of the project!
If you’d like to learn more and see how I can take all that planning and organizing stress away, please fill out my contact form below!
frequently asked
Questions
Where are you located?
I'm currently living in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. However, I work with couples from all over! I love the opportunity to travel. My husband is active duty and we transfer to new locations about every four years! So, traveling for my job is actually very beneficial!
Do you take on more than one wedding per weekend?
Nope! My focus is fully committed to one event per weekend. They will always have my full attention from rehearsal through wedding day! There are so many special details that go into their wedding weekend and I ALWAYS want my clients to feel like the main priority on their wedding day.
Do you plan or manage special events such as baby showers, bridal showers, etc?
YES. Helena Elizabeth Events is here to help create unforgettable celebrations for all key moments in your life!
How can we get started with the event planning process?
We would love to be a part of your special day! Please fill out our contact form and start the planning process!
When does planning start?
Immediately after you sign the contract and pay the deposit. For full planning we must have a minimum of 10 months to plan, and for our month of package we need 90 days before your wedding date!
Do you charge for an initial consultation?
Nope! Our initial consultation is always complimentary. It's an opportunity for you to learn more about what to expect and the process from beginning to end. This is an important first step and will help determine if we are a good match for each other!
Will you be there on the day of my wedding/event?
1000 times yes! I will be there from the beginning to the end!
Do you have preferred vendors?
Yes! Once you're booked we will share our preferred vendor list with you! I only work with wedding professionals, and these are some of the best. It is so important to hire professionals who have worked in the wedding industry, have a good reputation and are licensed and insured. Working with pros will make your wedding planning process so much smoother and enjoyable! If you've already found vendors - I have a vendor vetting process in place to ensure we are working with skilled, professional and reliable wedding vendors.
