The Elite Event Co

The Elite Event Co is an event planning business in Cleveland, Ohio. It says its coordinators consider sight, smell, sound, touch and taste, and that it learns your vision, considers your budget and proposes a fully customized event.

LGBTQ+ couples

The Elite Event Co is LGBTQ+-owned. Whether your wedding is intimate or extravagant, a team that begins with your vision rather than a standard package may suit couples who feel that conventional wedding planning does not reflect them.

How they approach the work

The firm talks about creating impact and an experience that captivates guests. In practice, couples can expect questions about the feel of the room, the pacing of the evening and how food, music, lighting and scent work together. Reviews are published on its website and Facebook page, and the business holds a 5.0 rating across 23 reviews.

Getting the most from a planner

• State your budget early, including a ceiling you will not cross
• Show examples of events you liked and disliked
• Ask for a written scope that lists what the planner will and will not do
• Agree how and when you want updates

Cleveland context

The city offers museums, converted industrial buildings, hotels and lakefront spaces, each with its own load-in rules and capacity limits. A planner who knows those details can save time. Ask which venues the team has worked in and how it handles vendor coordination.

Contracts and timing

Ask about deposit terms, cancellation policy and the point at which the guest count must be final. Build a buffer into the timeline for late arrivals.