DETROIT WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
SIMPLY TAILORED TO YOU
SIMPLY TAILORED TO YOU

At Simply Brilliant Events, we tailor our planning options to you. Whether you need a little support or a lot, we have just what you need to ensure your event is simply brilliant. 

Every couple is very different and so are their needs with  budget, venue, design and logistics of the event.

We would love to hear more about what your vision is and how we can plan and design your wedding day or event.

full service wedding planning
FULL SERVICE PLANNING, DESIGN & PRODUCTION & EVENT MANAGEMENT
It's All in the Details

Whether you’re interested in Full Service Planning, Design & Production or Event Management,  you will always receive:

CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION

Share ideas and stay in the know with our
regular meetings.

PERSONALIZED AESTHETIC

Receive a custom design that matches your
unique relationship.

STEWARDSHIP

Trust that your money is well-spent thanks to
transparent vendor transactions.

BEST FIT VENDORS

Find a trusted, top-tier team to ensure every
detail comes together brilliantly.

"Nicola Saved Our Wedding Planning Experience"

Nicola saved my wedding planning experience. We interviewed a lot of wedding planners, and Nicola stood out as incredibly professional, prepared, organized, creative, detail-oriented… all the things we were looking for! She has both great ideas and executes. She is a perfect blend of creative thinker and project manager.

Katherine & Kevin
MY APPROACH
You are the Key to Your Happily Ever After

An unmatched celebration you are bound to love always starts with you. That’s why I’ll listen to your desires, hone in on the details, and execute an event personalized to you.

MY PROCESS
5 Simple Stages for a Brilliant Experience

Over the past 20+ years, I have distilled thousands of to-dos into a reliable, established, 5-stage process.
So, keep reading and get ready to relax during every minute of the planning and the celebration

Full service wedding planning in Detroit, MI
STAGE ONE
Understanding Your Priorities

We will discuss what is important to you and what is not. This will help with your planning and your budget.

Building Your Budget
Now that we understand your priorities, we will create a comprehensive budget.

Finding Your Perfect Venue
You may have already selected your venue but if you have not, based on your guest count and budget we will make recommendations, visit with you and assist with selecting the perfect venue.

STAGE TWO
Design the Details

With your ideas and my eye for aesthetics, I will create a comprehensive and customized design plan.

First, we will start to pull your design elements together from every element of the wedding day design.

Next we will create a design board with all the details together in one space.

Finally, nearer your wedding day, we will create a mock-up of your complete design, from the linens, napkins, chairs, menu’s and of course the stunning floral

Wedding design with lush floral design
Wedding reception table
STAGE THREE
Create Your Dream Team

This phase is where we start to build your all-star team of creatives to make your day uniquely yours.

For each category, we will make recommendations based on your priorities, budget, style and personality. We know the very best vendors in Detroit and throughout Michigan.

Timing & Flow:

We will start with a dedicated meeting to create a very detailed timeline; this will be the foundation of a well-executed day,

STAGE FOUR
Produce Perfection

This is the exciting final phase before your wedding day where we will finalize your design and chase the last remaining RSVPs.

We will have final meetings with your venue, confirm your guest count, confirm all your final invoices, and have final meetings with your key vendors so that your day will be flawlessly executed.

Michigan wedding coordination
Michigan wedding coordinator with bride and groom
STAGE FIVE
Your Wedding Day

Your Wedding Day is finally here, for you to enjoy knowing that you have seasoned professionals executing the many details behind the scenes.

This is a critical time when the installation of all the design elements are installed, from draping, furniture rentals, linens and napkins, chairs, plate chargers, florals and paper items, creating the design you had envisioned and we had planned. We are present throughout the day, ensuring your day is flawless.

"Rave Reviews from Guests"

Nicola was there to dot the i’s and cross the t’s. [She] is calm,
organized, knowledgeable, and creative [and] her suggestions
and ideas were top tier. The wedding went off without a hitch
and got rave reviews from the guests.

Amy Roth
Savor Your Engagement
And Be a Guest at Your Own Wedding

Savor the moments while I take care of the rest — with honesty,
skill, and a focus on what makes your celebration great.
You!

"Years of Experience Planning High End Weddings"

Nicola is always professional and informative leading up to the wedding, and have handled problems on the wedding day seamlessly, with years of experience running high end events, You can see the difference!