mElevate Weddings and Events
Elevating Every Event.
Personalized, Hassle-Free, and Seamlessly Organized—
Your Day, Our Priority.
Hey There!
Welcome! My name is Melanie and I'm so thrilled you're here! My journey into event coordination began after my own wedding in 2023, where I discovered my love for orchestrating memorable experiences. I had so much fun designing my own celebration that I couldn’t bear to let it end. That’s why I decided to turn my enthusiasm into a business, helping others turn their vision into reality. At mElevate, I’m dedicated to making your event unforgettable, treating every detail with the same care and excitement as if it were my own. I can’t wait to work with you and bring your dream event to life!​
Our Services
Full Day-Of Event Coordination
Best for full day events like weddings
and bar/bat mitzvahs!
$1250
Partial Day-Of Event Coordination
Best for shorter events like rehearsal dinners, showers,
and engagement parties!
$800
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Up to 6 hours of event coordination (including set-up, event, and breakdown)
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Services begin three months before event date
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Two meetings including a venue walkthrough
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Vendor coordination and communication
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Day-of content capture​
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Full-day coordination, from set-up to end of reception
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Services begin three months before event date
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At least three meetings including a venue walkthrough
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Vendor coordination and communication
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Timeline creation
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Day-of content capture​
Add-Ons
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Vendor research: $100/vendor
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Timeline creation: $50
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Table number rentals: $10
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Place card creation: Cost of materials + $100
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Signage creation: Cost of materials + $100
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Where are you located?
I am located in the Chicago-land area but am willing to travel! There is a fee for any travel outside of a 30 mile radius of Naperville. For the 2025-2026 season, I am also available in Sioux Falls, SD.
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What hours are typically included for weddings?
On your wedding day, I am usually there from when vendors arrive through clean-up. If you need different hours, we can chat!
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When should we reach out to you?
I book events about 6-9 months out. Our first meeting is scheduled around 3 months out from your event.
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Do you do an initial consultation meeting?
Yes! I'm happy to virtually meet and chat to see if I would be a good fit for your event! This initial meeting is free. Just submit a message at the bottom of this page and we'll get a meeting booked!
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What is your cancellation policy?
In the event that I cancel, you are fully refunded everything that you have paid me. If you cancel, everything that I have been paid up until that point is nonrefundable but anything still outstanding is not owed. For example, if you have paid me $500 and then cancel without paying the other $500, I will not refund the initial $500 but the second $500 is not owed. However, if both payments have been made and then you cancel, none of the $1000 will be refunded.
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Do you have references?
Yes! Reviews can be found on this page and I can ask if any of my prior clients would be okay connecting with you!
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​Do you have experience with different cultures?
Absolutely! I have done Jewish, Christian, Greek Orthodox, and non-denominational weddings. Additionally, I've coordinated an American/Nigerian wedding and American/Russian wedding so I have a lot of experience working with different cultures. I speak Russian which also helps!
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I have a lot of decor I made myself. Will you be able to put it out for my event?
Of course! I was a DIY bride and many of my clients have many DIY elements. In our meetings prior to your event, we will discuss where all your DIY items will be placed and I will be able to handle it all on the day of the event! The only thing I ask is if there are heavy items, someone will be available to help me lift them.
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What is day-of content capture?
I capture the event as I see it happening on my iPhone. This is raw content - there is no editing and I may not capture a certain aspect of your event so I definitely still recommend hiring a photographer/videographer. The purpose of this content is to capture parts of your event that you may not see! It's also a fun way to see your event before you get your professional photos/video back. Since I am managing your event, the more moving parts there are, the less content you will receive. I have found that typically, I get most content during the end of the event as most of the event I am handling the event itself!
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What do your pre-event services look like?
For the full-day coordinator package, I offer 3 meetings. In the first meeting, we will discuss all your event details. Don't worry if there are still unknowns - after this meeting, if anything changes, you can email me! This meeting is just to get a good base for what you are hoping your event will look like. The second meeting is a venue walkthrough where we will visit the venue together and you will show me exactly where the event will take place and how you want the day to look. The final meeting is the week of your event. It's a quick check-in phone call to make sure everything is still as we had discussed!
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Why are place cards and signs part of your add-ons?
I own a Cricut machine and I did all my place cards and signs for my wedding! I would love to help create yours if that is something you'd be interested in. In our consultation meeting, I can show you what I have created in the past.
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