Meet the Planner & Coordinator: Holden Michael Events

"Holden and his team were absolutely amazing. I called Holden five weeks before our wedding to notify him that our wedding venue had been double-booked and we had to start from scratch in finding a new venue, caterer etc. We also had to rent everything for the new venue. Holden managed to put together the most beautiful wedding despite a number of challenges. We were supposed to get married outside and it was 40 degrees on Lake Michigan. The number of guests we invited also did not fit in our new venue. Despite these very large challenges Holden pulled off an absolutely beautiful wedding. I would recommend him for anyone who is planning their wedding or if you just need a day of coordinator. It was so nice to know someone else was taking care of all the details so we could enjoy our day!!!! I will be forever grateful that we chose Holden to carry out the wedding of our dreams."

-Stephanie, Bride

Perfection, flawlessness and style are just a few words that come to mind when we think about weddings. The atmosphere of this event is expected to not only be romantic but also impeccable. With so much pressure put on the design and execution of the day, it is no wonder that so many brides turn to planners for help. Holden Michael Events is one of those planners and coordinators whose reputation precedes him. He incorporates a bold style with immaculate execution fulfilling all of his clients' wants and needs. 

Read on to hear from Holden himself! 
 

Please tell us a little more about your business.

"Holden Michael Events is west Michigan's premier choice for planning, design and coordination services. I've been in the wedding industry for 6 years and planned over 150 events, ranging from intimate dinner party receptions to elaborate multi-day celebrations. We have a team of coordinators, which allows us to manage multiple events on any given weekend. We work primarily along the lakeshore, but are excited to be traveling to Chicago and Colorado for weddings this summer."

What sets you apart from others? Why should a bride choose you?

"I believe the best events are built on a solid foundation of experience and expertise. All of our lead staff have a minimum of 3 years experience in executing events, which makes us uniquely qualified to oversee and manage a client's celebration. We specialize in planning non-traditional destination weddings. Most of our clients live outside Michigan, and are planning their weddings at unique venues, such as historic mansions, art centers, wineries, or private properties. While we love a ballroom wedding, we focus our efforts on locations that we can really transform for our couples."

What inspires you as a designer?

"Honestly, I am inspired by our clients. There are some event designers whose weddings all feel very cohesive-it's clear that they've developed a style and their clients choose them for it! My designs, however, range in style from vintage-inspired to contemporary, all dependent upon my client's vision. I enjoy working across a variety of aesthetics, and I think what makes my designs cohesive is not that they all look similar, but that they all show an incredible attention to detail. I often find myself inspired by fashion, architecture and film, and typically begin any design by taking into account the features of the venue and the couple's color palette."

 

What do you love most about helping couples with their weddings?

"I love creating experiences for our clients and their guests. I strive to make this a day where everyone is transported into a fantasy, where everything they experience–the food, the flowers, the music, the lighting–makes them forget about reality and live in the moment. There's nothing more exciting to me than speaking with a client after their wedding and being told their wedding day was even more amazing than they dreamed. That's what keeps me going on a 20 hour day."

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