ELANA EVENTS Multi-Award Winning Certified Wedding & Event Planner

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Every bride deserves the LUXURY of a GREAT Wedding Planner

With over 16 years of experience as a certified wedding & event planner, Elana Walker, CWP seamlessly combines an upscale, luxurious experience with awe-inspiring designs. Her approach is centered on building strong relationships with her clients, rooted in the unwavering trust they place in her expertise and capabilities.

Whether you envision a grand ballroom wedding in Charlotte, North Carolina, a romantic resort wedding in the Bahamas, or an elegant country club wedding in California, Elana Walker and her dedicated team are well-equipped to bring your dream wedding to life. Their versatility and commitment ensure that, regardless of the location or style, your wedding will be executed flawlessly and leave lasting memories.

Meet Elana...

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is the opportunity to meet new people at the happiest moments of their lives. Witnessing the sheer excitement in a bride's eyes as she envisions her dream wedding coming to life is truly heartwarming. Likewise, observing the groom, filled with pride and embarking on a new life journey, is a touching experience that tugs at my heartstrings. It's during these moments that I have the privilege of listening to my clients share their visions and dreams for their special day.

My journey in the world of weddings began with a major in fashion design back in 2000 at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago. This is where my passion for beauty, style, and design was not just cultivated but refined. It provided me with a solid foundation in aesthetics, which I've since integrated into my work as a wedding planner.

Becoming a certified wedding planner was a pivotal step in my career. It equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricacies of wedding planning. From foreseeing potential challenges early in the planning process to scrutinizing contracts to ensure my clients' best interests, I've honed my abilities to save couples money, execute weddings with precision, and provide comprehensive guidance.

My dedication to the world of weddings goes beyond the surface—it's about creating unforgettable moments and ensuring that every detail is thoughtfully considered. I look forward to the privilege of helping you turn your dream wedding into a beautiful reality.

The dedicated coordinators at Elana Events are seasoned professionals, each bringing prior planning experience to our team and undergoing rigorous training under the guidance of our owner, Elana Walker, CWP. They have not only mastered our proven methods but also uphold the same uncompromising commitment to delivering superior service. Working diligently behind the scenes, they ensure the flawless execution of every event, providing a level of service that is unparalleled.

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Our 4 Step wedding planning process

We've turned wedding planning into a fun and effective process by developing 4 stages of the wedding planning process.

Foundation

Our journey together begins with the introduction of our user-friendly project management portal, designed to keep you consistently connected and informed throughout the planning process. Here, we lay the essential groundwork by initiating discussions on your budget and crafting a personalized, month-by-month planning timeline that caters to your unique needs.

We're eager to hear about your overarching vision for your event, even if it's still taking shape, as every detail counts. This early insight allows us to start forecasting and meticulously organizing all aspects of your event. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a stress-free planning experience, driven by our commitment to meticulous organization and clear communication.

Planning

Our planning journey commences with the vital step of sourcing and presenting you with a curated selection of compatible venues, ensuring the establishment and finalization of your wedding date. This critical decision sets the foundation for all subsequent planning steps.

Following the venue selection, we turn our attention to securing your core vendors while meticulously tracking your budget forecast. Our aim is to keep you well-informed about the overall budget at all times, empowering you to make informed choices.

Simultaneously, we provide expert guidance in selecting your attire, helping you curate a look that aligns perfectly with your vision for the day. We also assist in the collection of guest information, ensuring that no detail is overlooked as we work towards creating a memorable and seamless event.

Design

Designing the wedding and crafting a memorable guest experience is a cornerstone of our passion and expertise at Elana Events. With Elana herself at the helm, bringing our clients' visions to vibrant life is not just a job but a source of immense joy for us.

Our dedication goes beyond the aesthetics; we prioritize curating an exceptional experience for your guests. We understand that true luxury resides in the details and the overall event experience. To this end, we invest time and effort in meticulously fashioning a comprehensive look that authentically reflects your unique style and vision.

With Elana Events, you can trust that your event will be a seamless blend of artistry, style, and hospitality, ensuring that your wedding is not only visually stunning but also an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Your happiness is our ultimate goal!

Production

As we transition from the months of meticulous planning and design into the production phase, our focus shifts to bringing all our carefully crafted details to life. We revisit and finalize every aspect of our planning, ensuring that nothing is left to chance.

In these crucial final stages, we work closely with you to wrap up any remaining tasks, providing guidance and support to ensure that you are fully prepared for your big day. Drawing upon our extensive knowledge and experience in the world of weddings, we take the reins to produce a cohesive, seamless, and stress-free wedding day.

With Elana Events by your side, you can rest assured that your wedding day will be a beautifully executed celebration, allowing you to savor every moment without worry. Our commitment is to transform your vision into a reality, leaving you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SITE

Our journey together begins with the introduction of our user-friendly project management portal, designed to keep you consistently connected and informed throughout the planning process. Here, we lay the essential groundwork by initiating discussions on your budget and crafting a personalized, month-by-month planning timeline that caters to your unique needs.

CUSTOM PLANNING CHECKLIST

We design a personalized monthly planning timeline to streamline the wedding planning process and ensure that all essential tasks are managed efficiently. This timeline is accessible through your Basecamp account, providing you with continuous access to the planning details.

BUDGET TRACKING

Keeping track of your budget is key to a successful wedding planning process. Using the chart below, we track estimated cost, actual cost, and payments to give you a transparent overview of your spending.

LOVE NOTES

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Want to start by saying this review is long overdue! Abimbola and I wed on February 25, 2023 in Cancun, MX.Simply put, Elana is amazing. She was referred to us by another couple that was planning a wedding. We had a previous planner who didn't work out and I found myself in over my head planning a destination wedding without a professional. We called Elana and knew instantly she was the real deal. Even with all our requests, our over extended budget which sometimes directly and indirectly affected her, and all the times we texted/called her on the weekend, she was extremely patient, straight forward, and worked with us every step of the way. Her professionalism is one thing, but her kindness is out of this world.

Elana is simply the best. I wish I could get married again just to work with her one more time :)

-Vicki Colbert | Cancun, MX

MULTI-DAY WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Multi-Day Wedding Planning Experience

Starting at $12,000.00

Lead, Designed & Produced by Elana Walker, CWP

Planning

On-going Consulting: Im here to help advise you on menu options, Cake flavors, Photography shot lists, wedding etiquette/traditions, dinning etiquette and more.
Wedding Planning Tools: Personalized monthly checklist, Project Management Site, Wedding Party Guide, Wedding Day Checklist, Wedding Party Day of Checklist, etc
Budget Management: Budget forecast, Payment tracking, Payment reminders, Budgeting tips & tricks.
Prescreen Vendor Referral: Vendor service pricing pre-negotiating, Referrals to the best vendors per needs, personality, style and budget.
Review of all vendor contracts to ensure fair industry pricing and practices.
Vendor/Venue Management & Liaison: I will be the point of contact between you and the vendors. Answering any important questions and keeping them informed of any details, changes, etc.
Guest Experience Development: Development of activities and the overall experience for your guests.
Room Block Establishment: Providing up to 3 hotel room blocks at a premium rate.
Mail wedding save the date: Mail save the dates to guests.
Mail wedding invitations: Mail wedding invitations to guests.
RSVP Tracking: We will manage RSVP's as they are being submitted or they will mail them to us.

Full Design

Inspiration/ Vision Proposal: I create a 3D visual proposal that walks you through all the details of your wedding design.
Centerpiece Design: Whether a candle arrangement or florals, we design the look that goes on each table with your style, budget, and vision in mind.
Place Setting Design: Your place settings add a polished layer to your wedding.
Linen Selection: Textures, patterns, colors we love them all. With your vision in mind, we create a linen scheme to compliment your design.
Wedding Day Stationery Design/Selection: Your invitations are the first impression your guests have of your wedding. I help design and set that tone.
Wedding Website: We will kick-start the creation of your wedding website by adding photos & important wedding details.
Floor Plan Layout Design: I love designing unique layouts that make your room look unique and different.
Signature Event Detailing: I believe each wedding should have its own identity and brand that represents the couple getting married. Getting to know you allows me to discover that unique element that makes you a couple and infuse it in your wedding day

Full Production

Wedding Weekend Logistics: Create a run of show for the vendors.
Wedding Day Agenda Sent to Vendors: Will be shared with them to communicate details and schedule of the day.
Wedding Party Newsletter: We produce a newsletter helping to inform the wedding party of must-know details as apart of your wedding.
Vendor Service Confirmations: Contact vendors to review and confirm services and timing.
Final Walk-Through Meeting: Final walk through meeting of the venue, distribute layout and all other venue details needed.
Rehearsal Director: Direct a 1 hour rehearsal for the wedding party to ensure they know what to do during the ceremony.
Vendors point of contact on the day-of: We will be the vendors point of contact to answer any questions and manage their services.
Ceremony & Reception Director: Direct the actions and schedule of the ceremony & reception.
Wedding Accessories Set up: Set up of wedding accessories such as cake knife and server, toasting flutes, card box, memorial tables (does not include centerpiece set up)
Collection of the wedding gifts at the end of the night: Collection of gifts at the end of the night placing them where instructed.
Custom Departure: Couples will receive a custom departure of their selected items of sparklers, bio-degradable confetti, bubbles or ribbon wands.

Rehearsal Dinner Planning

Whether a rehearsal dinner, welcome mixer or pre-wedding activity event (think wine tasting or a yacht party ) we will plan an event for your selected guests to enjoy.

Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.
Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.
Event Coordination: We will be onsite to coordinate the event to ensure all goes well.

Post Wedding Brunch

Say farewell to your guests in a post wedding brunch.

Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.
Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.

FULL PLANNING WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Full Planning Wedding Experience

Starting at $10,000.00

Lead, Designed & Produced by Elana Walker, CWP

Planning

On-going Consulting: Im here to help advise you on menu options, Cake flavors, Photography shot lists, wedding etiquette/traditions, dinning etiquette and more.
Wedding Planning Tools: Personalized monthly checklist, Project Management Site, Wedding Party Guide, Wedding Day Checklist, Wedding Party Day of Checklist, etc.
Budget Management: Budget forecast, Payment tracking, Payment reminders, Budgeting tips & tricks.
Prescreen Vendor Referral: Vendor service pricing pre-negotiating, Referrals to the best vendors per needs, personality, style and budget.
Review of all vendor contracts to ensure fair industry pricing and practices.
Vendor/Venue Management & Liaison: I will be the point of contact between you and the vendors. Answering any important questions and keeping them informed of any details, changes, etc.
Room Block Establishment: Providing up to 3 hotel room blocks at a premium rate.
Mail wedding save the date: Mail save the dates to guests.
Mail wedding invitations: Mail wedding invitations to guests.
RSVP Tracking: We will manage RSVP's as they are being submitted or they will mail them to us.

Full Design

Inspiration/ Vision Proposal: I create a 3D visual proposal that walks you through all the details of your wedding design.
Centerpiece Design: Whether a candle arrangement or florals, we design the look that goes on each table with your style, budget, and vision in mind.
Place Setting Design: Your place settings add a polished layer to your wedding.
Linen Selection: Textures, patterns, colors we love them all. With your vision in mind, we create a linen scheme to compliment your design.
Wedding Day Stationery Design/Selection: Your invitations are the first impression your guests have of your wedding. I help design and set that tone.
Wedding Website: We will kick-start the creation of your wedding website by adding photos & important wedding details.
Floor Plan Layout Design: I love designing unique layouts that make your room look unique and different.
Signature Event Detailing: I believe each wedding should have its own identity and brand that represents the couple getting married. Getting to know you allows me to discover that unique element that makes you a couple and infuse it in your wedding day

Full Production

Wedding Weekend Logistics: Create a run of show for the vendors.
Wedding Day Agenda Sent to Vendors: Will be shared with them to communicate details and schedule of the day.
Wedding Party Newsletter: We produce a newsletter helping to inform the wedding party of must-know details as apart of your wedding.
Vendor Service Confirmations: Contact vendors to review and confirm services and timing.
Final Walk-Through Meeting: Final walk through meeting of the venue, distribute layout and all other venue details needed.
Rehearsal Director: Direct a 1 hour rehearsal for the wedding party to ensure they know what to do during the ceremony.
Vendors point of contact on the day-of: We will be the vendors point of contact to answer any questions and manage their services.
Ceremony & Reception Director: Direct the actions and schedule of the ceremony & reception.
Wedding Accessories Set up: Set up of wedding accessories such as cake knife and server, toasting flutes, card box, memorial tables (does not include centerpiece set up).
Collection of the wedding gifts at the end of the night: Collection of gifts at the end of the night placing them where instructed.
Custom Departure: Couples will receive a custom departure of their selected items of sparklers, bio-degradable confetti, bubbles or ribbon wands.

LOVE NOTES

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Elana Walker and her team are phenomenal. I was very intentional about choosing a wedding planner and Elana checked every requirement I had: she was personable, she had a wealth of experience and connections, and her past weddings that I’ve seen on social media fit a similar aesthetic I wanted. Elana was listed as a Top Wedding Planner in the US by Condé Nast’s Brides Magazine the year prior to my wedding planner search and she definitely held up to that standard. As a type-A bride to be, I had a very detailed vision of what I wanted and Elana worked with my budget to exceed my expectations. The wedding planning process is one where it is essential to choose someone who will not only be a responsible steward of your budget, but someone you trust to know you well enough to make sound decisions for you when you’re too overwhelmed to make them for yourself. Elana and her team were excellent to work with and I am forever grateful!

-Cynthia Grady McCall | Charleston, SC

DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Destination wedding planning experience

Starting at $10,500.00

Lead, Designed & Produced by Elana Walker, CWP

On-going Consulting: Im here to help advise you on menu options, Cake flavors, Photography shot lists, wedding etiquette/traditions, dinning etiquette and more.
Wedding Planning Tools: Personalized monthly checklist, Project Management Site, Wedding Party Guide, Wedding Day Checklist, Wedding Party Day of Checklist, etc
Budget Management: Budget forecast, Payment tracking, Payment reminders, Budgeting tips & tricks.
Prescreen Vendor Referral: Vendor service pricing pre-negotiating, Referrals to the best vendors per needs, personality, style and budget.
Review of all vendor contracts to ensure fair industry pricing and practices.
Vendor/Venue Management & Liaison: I will be the point of contact between you and the vendors. Answering any important questions and keeping them informed of any details, changes, etc.
Guest Experience Development: Development of activities and the overall experience for your guests.
Room Block Establishment: Providing up to 3 hotel room blocks at a premium rate.
Mail wedding save the date: Mail save the dates to guests.
Mail wedding invitations: Mail wedding invitations to guests.
RSVP Tracking: We will manage RSVP's as they are being submitted or they will mail them to us.

Full Design

Inspiration/ Vision Proposal: I create a 3D visual proposal that walks you through all the details of your wedding design.
Centerpiece Design: Whether a candle arrangement or florals, we design the look that goes on each table with your style, budget, and vision in mind.
Place Setting Design: Your place settings add a polished layer to your wedding.
Linen Selection: Textures, patterns, colors we love them all. With your vision in mind, we create a linen scheme to compliment your design.
Wedding Day Stationery Design/Selection: Your invitations are the first impression your guests have of your wedding. I help design and set that tone.
Wedding Website: We will kick-start the creation of your wedding website by adding photos & important wedding details.
Floor Plan Layout Design: I love designing unique layouts that make your room look unique and different.
Signature Event Detailing: I believe each wedding should have its own identity and brand that represents the couple getting married. Getting to know you allows me to discover that unique element that makes you a couple and infuse it in your wedding day.

Full Production

Wedding Weekend Logistics: Create a run of show for the vendors.
Wedding Day Agenda Sent to Vendors: Will be shared with them to communicate details and schedule of the day.
Wedding Party Newsletter: We produce a newsletter helping to inform the wedding party of must-know details as apart of your wedding.
Vendor Service Confirmations: Contact vendors to review and confirm services and timing.
Final Walk-Through Meeting: Final walk through meeting of the venue, distribute layout and all other venue details needed.
Rehearsal Director: Direct a 1 hour rehearsal for the wedding party to ensure they know what to do during the ceremony.
Vendors point of contact on the day-of: We will be the vendors point of contact to answer any questions and manage their services.
Ceremony & Reception Director: Direct the actions and schedule of the ceremony & reception.
Wedding Accessories Set up: Set up of wedding accessories such as cake knife and server, toasting flutes, card box, memorial tables (does not include centerpiece set up)
Collection of the wedding gifts at the end of the night: Collection of gifts at the end of the night placing them where instructed.
Custom Departure: Couples will receive a custom departure of their selected items of sparklers, bio-degradable confetti, bubbles or ribbon wands.

Welcome Mixer/Rehearsal Dinner

Whether a rehearsal dinner, welcome mixer or pre-wedding activity event (think wine tasting or a yacht party ) we will plan an event for your selected guests to enjoy.

Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.
Venue/Activity referral: Locate compatible venue/activities for your event.
Vendor Referrals: We will refer all additional vendors needed to produce an amazing event.
Management of the catering details: Obtain food & beverage quotes that meet the clients needs.
Design the space: Establish the decor plan for the event.
Event Coordination: We will be onsite to coordinate the event to ensure all goes well.

LOVE NOTES

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Choosing Elana Walker as our wedding coordinator is by far one of the best decisions we made. She is the “Goat” of the wedding industry. Our wedding was perfect because of Elana and her staff. She told me early on that it would be a beautiful wedding. It was a well executed production from start to finish with a-lot of moving parts that occurred on Nov 4th 2023.

We trusted her decision making skills, ideas and suggestions. It was a dream come true. It was like a hallmark movie in my eyes when I look at all the footage that Im getting from friends and family.

There was so much love in the room. It is so important to do your homework before picking an event planner. As the couple it is also important to discuss what you are looking for in a planner as well to make it easier on the both of you.

Elana was “my person” and of course Jeffs as well lol. He would be like l need to ask Elana about this seating chart.. and I would say “Jeff it is 1230 am the women is sleep!”Lol. She was so available to our questions and or concerns we would forget about the time as she has family as well.

Elana was down to earth, professional, always had our best interest and kept it 100 with us. She will help you stay on budget and will never made any decisions without your input. I had a vision and she helped execute it.

During the last month of planning my husband was involved. I know most men are not involved but him and Elana had that type of relationship. I would be on the calls while at work and he would help with the decision making.

If you would like an event planner that will perfect your vision she is the one. Her professionalism is top tier. My wedding party was large. It was a total of 30 people including the hostess. She handled it like “G”. The wedding party and my guest are still talking about my wedding and how well it was executed. It was flawless.

Her personality is everything. She is genuine, warm, funny, easy to work with, serious when she needs to be but will always have your best interest at heart.

Although our time has ended as her being our wedding planner/coordinator we are family now. Me and Jeff have still been in contact with her. The Wileys Nov 4th 2023

-Tyeasha Williams-Wiley | Raleigh, NC

Love Notes

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There aren't enough amazing things I can say about Elana and her team that can really even do their work justice. When I first started looking for a wedding planner, I wanted to find someone that had their work speak for itself but also would make us feel covered and supported. I had done a few calls with other planners but nothing felt right with anyone else until I came across Elana Walker. Off the top, her website and socials helped me see the possibilities for our special day but then we had our first call with her and she instantly felt like our friend. We were sold immediately.

-Brittany Jim-George | Los Angeles, CA

PARTIAL PLANNING EXPERIENCE

Partial Planning Experience

Starting at $7500.00

Lead, Designed & Produced by Elana Walker, CWP

Planning

On-going Consulting: Im here to help advise you on menu options, Cake flavors, Photography shot lists, wedding etiquette/traditions, dinning etiquette and more.
Wedding Planning Tools: Personalized monthly checklist, Project Management Site, Wedding Party Guide, Wedding Day Checklist, Wedding Party Day of Checklist, etc.
Budget Forecast: Based on the wedding you desire and your budget, I will create a budget forecast that will act as a blueprint for your wedding planning process.

Full Design

Inspiration/ Vision Proposal: I create a 3D visual proposal that walks you through all the details of your wedding design.
Centerpiece Design: Whether a candle arrangement or florals, we design the look that goes on each table with your style, budget, and vision in mind.
Place Setting Design: Your place settings add a polished layer to your wedding.
Linen Selection: Textures, patterns, colors we love them all. With your vision in mind, we create a linen scheme to compliment your design.
Wedding Day Stationery Design/Selection: Your invitations are the first impression your guests have of your wedding. I help design and set that tone.
Floor Plan Layout Design: I love designing unique layouts that make your room look unique and different.
Signature Event Detailing: I believe each wedding should have its own identity and brand that represents the couple getting married. Getting to know you allows me to discover that unique element that makes you a couple and infuse it in your wedding day

Full Production

Wedding Weekend Logistics: Create a run of show for the vendors.
Wedding Day Agenda Sent to Vendors: Will be shared with them to communicate details and schedule of the day.
Vendor Service Confirmations: Contact vendors to review and confirm services and timing.
Final Walk-Through Meeting: Final walk through meeting of the venue, distribute layout and all other venue details needed.
Rehearsal Director: Direct a 1 hour rehearsal for the wedding party to ensure they know what to do during the ceremony.
Vendors point of contact on the day-of: We will be the vendors point of contact to answer any questions and manage their services.
Ceremony & Reception Director: Direct the actions and schedule of the ceremony & reception.
Wedding Accessories Set up: Set up of wedding accessories such as cake knife and server, toasting flutes, card box, memorial tables (does not include centerpiece set up).
Collection of the wedding gifts at the end of the night: Collection of gifts at the end of the night placing them where instructed.
Custom Departure: Couples will receive a custom departure of their selected items of sparklers, bio-degradable confetti, bubbles or ribbon wands.

LOVE NOTES

What are wedding party members saying?

Elana is definitely everything that I thought she would be just by following her over the years looking at the weddings she has planned. She truly has a passion for creating any brides dream wedding come into fruition. It was indeed an honor and pleasure to experience first hand all that she does behind the scenes in creating those special moments that a bride and groom don't often slow down and take time to capture. She is a force in this wedding industry. A very personable person. She and her staff are top tier!!

— Candice (bridesmaid)

Yes Elana was super fun to work with. Extremely thorough with her instructions and very patient working with such a large wedding party. She made everyone comfortable and kept reassuring us that everything would work out great. She would often say “don’t worry, I got you”. I know I asked the same question a million times, just to make sure I wouldn’t mess anything up, and each time she would smile and give me the response I needed. It was great having her lead the charge for the wedding party and to see how she coordinated the entire wedding to make it an amazing top-tier event that folks will talk about for years to come

- Nick (Bestman)

This wedding will be talked about for years. I have never seen a wedding like this in my 65 years of life

— John(Groomsmen)

Elana was very professional and knowledgeable. She effortlessly handled such a large group with care. No detail was missed. I really enjoyed working with her and am so grateful for how well she executed the vision. As a hostess, I was blown away at the fact that she was able to have her hands in all things! She was truly a pleasure!

— Mya W. (Bridesmaid)

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Commonly Asked Questions

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS?

A: I began my entrepreneurial journey as a wedding planner in 2009. I was working for a dead end job and I needed to make extra money. I soon realized that this could be a full time career and I grew from there. I left my day job in 2013 and never looked back.

Q: WHAT QUALIFIES YOU TO PLAN WEDDINGS?

A: Early on I decided to obtain my certification in wedding planning. This taught me the proper way to plan weddings by learning how to select vendors, review contracts and so much more. 9 years later and after countless weddings, I have won Best of The Knot from 2013 – 2017 and was recently inducted into The Knot’s Hall of Fame. From 2012 – 2017, I won Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award. In 2016 I won Event of the Year at the International Live Events Association Trinity Awards and in 2016 & 2017 I won Best Wedding of a 75k budget of higher. In addition, both NBC & CBS affiliate stations have called upon my expertise and was featured on the morning news as well as a show called, My Carolina Today.

Q: WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU?

A: Many clients describe me as warm, funny and sweet as well as organized, responsive, available, knowledgable, well connected, and meticulous with a keen eye for timeless and elegant designs. These attributes often award my clients trust which brings on a sense of relief and often enables me to establish a relationship that we can continue beyond the wedding day.

Q: MY VENUE HAS A COORDINATOR. DO I REALLY NEED YOU?

A: Absolutely! While the venue may have someone who acts in a dual role of site coordinator and wedding coordinator, their first priority will always be their venue. As your planner or coordinator, you are our very first priority and will always act in your best interest, unbiasedly.

Q: WHO WILL DIRECT MY WEDDING ON THE DAY OF?

A: Elana Walker leads all full planning wedding planning, design and day of production.

Q: HOW DO I GET STARTED?

A: Let’s set up a time to chat further. I love getting to know new people and listening to their wedding day dreams. If we are a good fit for one another, you pay a 40% retainer for full planning or a 50% for event management after signing the contract and then we go from there!

Q: HOW DOES THE PAYMENTS PROCESS WORK?

A: After you pay your retainer, we will create a payment plan that will be automatically drafted from your account either on the 1st or the 15th (you choose).

Q: HOW CAN I PAY YOUR RETAINER?

A: You can pay the retainer via credit card (processing fees apply) or via our CashApp (no fees will apply) @ElanaWalker

Q: DOES YOUR PRICE INCLUDE TAX?

A: Taxes are inclusive in our wedding planning package.

Q: WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER PAYING THE RETAINER?

A: I will reach out right away with a welcome letter and our next steps. I will begin working on your planning tools and compiling your first referral list to share with you with in the first 7 days post retainer.