Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Partner in Monterey, CA
Element Events is a boutique wedding planning studio established in 2007, specializing in crafting thoughtful, creative, and personality-driven weddings that authentically reflect each couple's unique story. Based in Monterey on California's iconic coastline, we work closely with engaged couples to design meaningful celebrations focused on connection, innovation, and joy. Our expertise extends to luxury destination weddings across Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and beyond, offering personalized services that alleviate the stress of planning. With deep local knowledge and exclusive vendor connections, we prioritize seamless organization, attention to detail, and a playful approach to ensure a stress-free journey.Our limited annual client capacity allows us to deeply understand each couple's vision, creating celebrations that feel like an extension of their personalities. We pride ourselves on open communication, industry expertise, and a commitment to transforming weddings into unforgettable, laughter-filled experiences. Clients consistently highlight our ability to manage logistics while maintaining a fun, collaborative atmosphere, resulting in events that exceed expectations and leave lasting memories.
Services
Wedding Planning
Destination Weddings
Venue Sourcing
Vendor Coordination
Day-of Management
Custom Timeline Creation
Budget Planning
Theme Design
Guest Experience Planning
Vendor Negotiation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of destination wedding expertise since 2007
- Our team provides personalized planning with exclusive local vendor connections
- We guarantee stress-free execution through detailed logistical preparation
- We specialize in creating celebrations that reflect couples' unique personalities
- We maintain open communication with transparent planning processes
What people say
Magical wedding experience
Stress-free planning process
Attention to detail
Amazing vendor connections
Personalized service
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Our full-service planning package handles every aspect of your wedding from initial concept to final execution. With personalized timelines, vendor coordination, and budget management, we ensure your vision comes to life seamlessly. Clients benefit from our 17+ years of industry experience and exclusive local connections to create flawless celebrations.
Destination Wedding Coordination
Specializing in destination weddings across California's Central Coast and mountain regions, we manage logistics for out-of-area couples. Our services include venue scouting, travel arrangements, and local vendor partnerships to deliver stress-free celebrations in unique locations.
Day-of Coordination
This service transforms your detailed plans into reality on the wedding day. We handle timeline execution, vendor direction, and logistics management starting two months before the event. Couples receive final checklists, rehearsal coordination, and real-time problem-solving to ensure perfect execution.
Venue Sourcing
Leveraging exclusive relationships with premier venues in Monterey, Carmel Valley, and Big Sur, we help couples find perfect locations. Our service includes site visits, contract guidance, and layout planning to match your vision with the ideal setting.
Vendor Coordination
We connect couples with top-tier vendors and manage all communications. From florists to photographers, our curated network ensures quality service while handling contracts, timelines, and creative alignment with your wedding vision.
People
Elizabeth Ross
Owner & Lead Planner
Elizabeth Ross is a destination wedding specialist with 17+ years of experience creating personalized celebrations. She combines organizational expertise with creative vision to deliver stress-free planning, maintaining open communication throughout the process while building lasting client relationships.
Questions
What areas do you service for destination weddings?
We specialize in California's Central Coast (Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur) and mountain regions like Breckenridge, CO, with capacity for international events.
What's included in your full-service planning package?
The Commitment Package includes venue selection, vendor coordination, budget management, timeline creation, and day-of execution for complete planning support.
How do you handle unexpected wedding day issues?
Our planners proactively identify potential problems and maintain contingency plans, using real-time problem-solving skills to ensure seamless execution regardless of challenges.
Can you accommodate unique wedding visions?
We specialize in creating personalized celebrations that reflect couples' personalities, with experience designing unconventional weddings that exceed traditional expectations.
What's the difference between planning packages?
The Commitment Package offers full planning, The Short Engagement provides partial support, and One Fine Day focuses on day-of coordination while maintaining your creative vision.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 12-18 months before your wedding date, though we can accommodate shorter timelines depending on availability and event complexity.
