Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 6

About Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs

Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs

Owner & Lead Planner

Planning Weddings That Are Perfectly You You finally found the one you can’t live without. And your love? It’s one of a kind. Your wedding should be, too. That’s why you can’t waste your precious engagement planning a Pinterest wedding or following a cookie-cutter wedding template. Your love story deserves to be told in a unique, tailored-to-you, one-in-a-million way. It should be a day that illustrates your individual personalities and shows your guests what kind of life you’ll build together. It should be elegant and sophisticated — just like you.

If we're going to work together, you should know a few things about how we do business: This woman-owned, multiracial-owned business celebrates all types of people. I want to work with you no matter who you love or how you love them. Creativity is paramount in my line of work. I can bring any design style to life, whether you want an opulent ballroom wedding for 200 or an out-of-the-box elopement for 20. I do not have any limitations regarding color, style, or design. I am not here to take over and make you do my wedding. It is your wedding. My job is to advise and assist you in executing the wedding of YOUR dreams.

In three words: Collaborative, Empathetic, Innovative

Best of Zola 2023

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $8,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $5,000

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $3,000

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $10,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,000

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5.0 (3 reviews)

  • The Best of the Best!

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    •Paul O Callaghan•a year ago

    I have been fortunate to work alongside Christena on a number of events and she is 5 stars in everything she does. She is incredibly organized and makes sure that all vendors stick to the timeline. She is kind and caring with couples and is the best person you could have to plan your biggest day. Look no further that Christena and the Elegant & Sophisticated crew to elevate your wedding to the next level.

  • Money well spent!

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    •Cayla Marconi•2 years ago

    I was that person that did not think I needed a wedding planner! I decided last minute I needed one and I had interviewed 4 people and Christena was the only one that made me feel comfortable! Christena helped keep me organized, in control, and confident that I would be able to get through this! She brought things to my attention that I had no clue I needed to do. During the rehearsal dinner she got everyone in line and made sure everyone knew exactly what they were doing. The day of the wedding Christena and her assistant Jill knew literally handled everything from making sure my vision was brought to life, to making sure everything ran accordingly to plan, and making sure all items that were mine were organized and set aside for my family to gather at the end of the night. I cannot sing Christena’s praises enough! You are getting more than a wedding planner with her! If you are on the fence about this do not be, it is the best money well spent!!!

  • Very enjoyable interaction

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    •Terrance Hale•2 years ago

    Was referred to ESA from someone in my opinion whom was less than professional in her communication. So there was a little trepidation at first. However, from our first interaction with Christena at ESA to the end of the event Christena conducted herself in a professional and exceptional manner. From her initial communication, to vendor recommendations to all of the questionnaires to ensure the events moved smoothly were all investments that showed Christena cared. We used ESA for day of wedding coordination as well as a surprise birthday party the day before the wedding g. Yep, busy, busy, busy. Christena was there for a walk through at the venue which was 2 hours from her home base. She stayed in contact throughout the months leading up the the events and take the lead with vendor a onto or so before. She helped to keep us on track and was available via email with short turn around times. Although their was a LOT of planning prior to the wedding, Christena was more than helpful keeping us on track and ensuring the wedding day could be enjoyed without worrying about last minute pop up issues, and there were a few. Her team was able to resolve a bartender issue causing minimal interruption for guests. In the end Christena felt more like a guest as much as a vendor for each event. We are grateful for the service Christena provided and would highly recommend her and her company, ESA to anyone wanting a coordinator to help ease the stresses of such and important and joyous day!!

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