“I can’t thank you enough for making Jennifer and Bryan’s wedding so memorable for them and so enjoyable for us.  It was wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy the day, knowing that you were there to attend to the details.  You became a trusted friend taking care of things just as I would, and allowing me to enjoy the celebration.  Everything was perfect, and we are so thankful for your expertise in the planning, the morning-after gift delivery, and everything in between.  It has been a blessing to ‘share the love’ with you as Jennifer and Bryan begin their life together.  Many, many thanks, and God bless you!”

~Susan Stewart

“Thank you so much for helping create such a perfect day!  Our wedding day was everything we had hoped for.  You and your staff were fabulous!  I will recommend you to everyone I know!  Many thanks!”

~June & Dane Brown 

“What an amazing wedding!  Andrew and I cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make our day so special.  From the pre-planning fun of finding vendors, to making seating charts, to the day of activities, you held our hand through all of it.  Not once did we feel stressed, overwhelmed or anxious.  Your timelines and checklists helped keep us on track and feeling in control.  Our wedding days was a dream come true.  You can your team did an amazing job of ensuring that everything went smoothly and ensuring that Andrew and I had the time of our lives (which we did!).  Thank you for all the hard work you put into the day.  The compliments we’ve received on the wedding and on A Touch of Elegance’s work is a true testiment to what an amazing job you did.  Thank you for letting Andrew and I focus on each other and not worry about all the details on our big day.  Not only did Andrew and I enjoy our time but so did our families.  They got to celebrate with us feeling completely relaxed, happy and stress-free.  Thank you so much for making our day so absolutely wonderful!  We cannot say thank you enough for all your hard work, time and patience.”

~Andrew & Laurie Schneider

“Thank you so much to Deborah and her team for helping to keep us organized!  When we met Deborah, I just had the best feeling about working with “A Touch of Elegance” due to not only her organizational skills, but also her friendly and caring demeanor.  I felt she truly cared about our wedding, something that sets her apart from many others.  She kept us on track with the homework, coordinated the many (wonderful) vendors, ensured the overall vision the vendors created was carried out perfectly and kept the day running smoothly and organized.  She even helped us coordinate the vendors for the last minute move of the ceremony indoors.  With her help, we were able to enjoy the wedding weekend without any stress.  Thank you for all you have done –you did an amazing job!”

~Rania Schimmelpfennig

“Thank you ladies so much for such a beautiful wedding that Justin and I will treasure forever in our hearts.  God has definitely given you ladies a wonderful gift and we are truly and greatly so appreciative for all of the hard work.  Many blessings!”

~Jennyfer Lingbeck

“I don’t know where to begin because ATOE went way above and beyond my expectations.  Deb and Cassie are the perfect team and they became my family through my entire wedding process.  From their creative ideas to their flawless execution, they were a five star team all the way.  I had a lot of my vision and ideas already figured out but needed assistance for the things I just didn’t have enough time for.  ATOE allowed me to tend to my other responsibilities and they took the wedding stress off of my hands.  Their relationships with vendors also made the planning process easy as they were able to make just one phone call and get anything taken care of.  Because of Deb and Cassie I had the wedding of my dreams and actually got to enjoy it.  They truly made my day elegant and I appreciate them for that.  Most importantly, I have two new friends for a lifetime!”

~Jennifer Reef

“Wow!  Thank you all for making our wedding absolutely perfect!  When we first met, I was struck not only by your obvious talent, but also by the genuine care you have for your clients.  This combination is what makes A Touch of Elegance extraordinary.

Throughout the planning process, we appreciated your gentle encouragement to “do our homework.”  You kept us on track, and therefore spared us of any pre-wedding anxiety.  And knowing you would be there to guide us on the big day, we felt so comfortable.  At such an emotional time, not having to worry about anything left plenty of room to just feel happy.  What a great gift!

During our rehearsal and on the wedding day, everything flowed like it had been done a thousand times before.  We have received numerous compliments from our guests about how smoothly the evening went.  My dad told us that as he spoke with guests at the end of the night, he kept hearing superlatives like “best, perfect, etc.”  We put a lot of thought and hard work into our wedding, but know that it couldn’t have been this perfect without your help.

Thank you so much for all that you have done for us – you are all so amazing and we will tell everyone at every chance we get about A Touch of Elegance!”

Many Thanks,

~Andrew & Courtney Gillman

“Where to begin with Deborah and her team?!  We could not have been more pleased with how our wedding day turned out.  Not only our wedding day, but the months leading up to it as well.  From the time we got engaged in September and had our first meeting with Deborah I knew we were in good hands.  Deborah is super-duper organized but does not come across as a stuffy, no-nonsense wedding planner.

Deborah is truly a joy to spend time with and working with her gave us the chance to breathe easier knowing that she was thinking of the things that may have slipped our minds.  I cannot imagine how our day would have gone without her.  She is extremely professional, VERY detail oriented, and just overall fun to work with.  Not only is Deborah amazing to work with, but her staff is kind and professional as well.

Her timelines were very helpful and she is just a wealth of information.  It was great to be able to email or call Deborah whenever a questions would pop up.  She is excellent at returning calls/emails in a timely manner.  I would absolutely, positively recommend her to anyone in/near Indianapolis looking for a wedding planner!”

~Lora Carter

“How do we begin to say thank you for all you have done for us?  Our wedding was our dream come true thanks to all of your hard work and efforts.  You allowed us to truly experience a celebration of love – a celebration of where we had been and where we are going and all those who are so important in our journey.  Please know that we include you in that special group of people.  We will always cherish our wedding experience – thank you for the amazing memories!”

With deepest gratitude,

Kendra & Bill Zenisek

“I wanted to express my thanks to Deborah and Cassie and your helpful staff for the wonderful thought and care you put into planning and decorating for Erica & Shawn’s reception.  As it turned out, it was not only the reception site, but also the wedding site, due to rain.  Your taking time to move the arch inside was a Godsend, as was paying attention to the wedding timeline and “nudging” us when necessary, even though we hadn’t contracted for that.  Thank you for caring enough to help us above and beyond.  Having a timeline was invaluable.  We didn’t have a clue as to how long it would all take.  Erica and I were both “rookies” at this.  We didn’t exactly know how to plan a custom package because we were not sure how much help was needed to do this wedding and reception at a rustic outdoor site.  With my brain tumor, has come compromised balance and it is almost impossible for me to climb a ladder.  So, we were afraid to not have help.  What a dream that our help came as two experienced personable professionals who were so easy to work with!  I know Saturday was a tremendously long day and tiring for all of you, but with your knowledge, experience, and staff it all came together beautifully.  I think with your eyes for detail German Park was transformed into an amazing venue.  Several longtime south-siders proclaimed that they sure had never seen German Park look like this!  Thanks for all that you did to make it happen!  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend “A Touch of Elegance” to others.” 

With love and thanks!

~Phyllis Paulin

“Every mother wants the perfect wedding for her daughter. You want a day that will be magical and memorable….one that will bring a smile to your face when you think of it. Not every mother and daughter gets that smile, but we got it and still have it today. The reason for our joy…..Deborah and Cassie from A Touch of Elegance!

My daughter and son-in-law decided in the Spring that they wanted to be married the weekend before Christmas the same year. No problem….I could handle this. I have hosted several large parties before. I started planning on my own. I was getting things done, but my daughter and I were not enjoying the process like we should have been. We needed help and my daughter realized it. She found that help for us in Deborah and Cassie. They are amazing!

We set up a meeting and in walked Deborah, my angel! She and her daughter, Cassie, were everything that you would want in a coordinator. They were extremely professional, compassionate, fun, and determined to give you the day of your dreams. They became part of our family. I don’t know what we would have done without them. All of the worries and concerns that I was contending with before disappeared when A Touch of Elegance arrived!

I tell everyone that when my other daughter gets engaged, I will hug her and then pick up the phone to call Deborah. I mean it! I want Deborah and Cassie involved from the start. A Touch of Elegance was the difference between a good wedding and a perfect event that we all will treasure forever.

I didn’t worry about ANYTHING from the day that Deborah arrived. She and Cassie handled EVERYTHING. All we had to do was enjoy ourselves, and we did! From the Bridesmaid’s Luncheon to the brunch the day after the wedding, every detail was taken care of. It was perfection, and I know that was because of A Touch of Elegance. All of their hard work and professionalism allowed us to have the perfect wedding for my daughter.

If you are looking for your “angel” to make your event worry-free and amazing, give Deborah and Cassie a call. A Touch of Elegance is just that – a Touch of Elegance! It will be one of the best phone calls you ever make!

Happy Wedding!
~ Amy Steele

“A Touch of Elegance is a godsend!!! Deborah and Cassie were there since day one to plan my wedding and I honestly don’t know how people plan a wedding without them! As the bride, I was able to relax and enjoy every minute of the planning process due to their behind the scenes hard work. From invitation wording, cake flavors, flower choices, seating chart, and program design, Deborah and Cassie made sure everything was perfect and presented the way I wanted. No matter what question or comment I had, they made it their top priority. I definitely had my dream wedding and I owe a giant thank you to these ladies for making my vision a reality. These two women are dedicated, hardworking, enthusiastic, respectful, creative, organized, and talented. I couldn’t recommend better wedding coordinators to anyone. Any bride would be lucky to have A Touch of Elegance coordinate her wedding.”
~Lauren Shook

“We hired Deborah and Cassie for the day of the wedding and rehearsal. They actually customized a package just for what we needed, which no other coordinator we talked to would do. All of the others had packages which included things we didn’t want or need and we would have paid dearly for them. Deborah and Cassie made sure that we had considered every tiny detail and had forgotten nothing. They checked everything we had done and contacted each of our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page all of the time. They were in constant contact with us and left nothing to chance. The time they spent was unbelievable when we thought we were just getting someone for about a day and a half. They got there long before anyone else both days and didn’t leave until everyone was gone. My appreciation and admiration for the phenomenal job they did can’t be stressed enough. We had both the wedding and the reception at Union Station Grand Ballroom and such a large venue had to have been a challenge, but Deborah and Cassie worked long and hard both days to make it appear effortless to any observers. They worked wonderfully with all of the vendors. I am sure Touch of Elegance will be on the preferred lists to their other clients. Hiring them was the best decision we made because we didn’t have to worry about anything. They made sure that everything was done just the way we would have wanted when we didn’t have time to think about it ourselves. They are a pleasure to work with; professional and efficient, but still warm and friendly. You will feel as if they are a part of your family. I would recommend them to anyone planning any event, and will definitely hire them again in the future.”
~ Sue Daugherty

“From my first meeting with Deborah and Cassie, I knew planning the perfect wedding was going to get a lot easier. They took the mess of information and ideas I handed them and somehow pulled it all together, organized meetings, asked all of the right questions and made sure things were taken care of that I hadn’t even thought of (and I was sure I’d thought of everything!).

With Deborah and Cassie on board we were able to enjoy our wedding day without worrying about any details. Even when the construction of the centerpieces turned out to be slightly disastrous, Cassie spent hours making sure they turned out beautifully. Our wedding party, families and guests all commented on how professional and helpful they were. They served as a disaster shield by gracefully handling any problems before they became issues or came to the attention of me or my wedding party so we were free to enjoy the day. Thanks to them, I left my wedding realizing that it was even more perfect than I could have imagined!”

Thanks Again!!!!”
~ Erin Holmes

“Before Deborah and Cassie came on board, our wedding planning was a complete disaster. Our previous wedding coordinator had unexpectedly disappeared, our venue had lost all of our information and gone through several staffing changes, and a little over a month before the wedding we still had not made arrangements for rental equipment or musicians. With only a few weeks to go, they stepped in and really saved our wedding! From the moment we hired A Touch of Elegance everything really started to come together. They were incredibly organized, were very professional even when confronted with difficult people, easy to get in touch with, and the vendors they recommended were great. Our wedding day went more smoothly than I could have possibly dreamed. Their help even extended beyond the wedding day — when we received an unexpected and incorrect bill from one of our vendors, they helped us clear up the situation immediately. We were in a very tough spot when we hired Deborah and Cassie, and I honestly feel like they rescued us from disaster, and saved me from having a nervous breakdown! We received so many compliments on our wedding and I have to give all the credit to them. You ladies are amazing and we cannot thank you enough!”
~ Jessica & Ben Zeckel

“My daughter, Anna, was married on Sept. 27, 2008. As the MOB in an unfamiliar area (We have only lived in the Indianapolis area for 3 years), and with an out-of-state (Texas) bride, I knew that I would need help planning the wedding. I have been extremely happy with my choice of A Touch of Elegance, LLC (Cassandra Smith and Deborah Bowman) as my wedding planners. Deborah provided me with a list of well-respected vendors, a planning time line, and wealth of time-saving, money-saving, and lovely ideas to make our wedding and reception everything that we had hoped for. She helped me to plan the occasion with a budget in mind and readily accommodated vendors that she had not worked with in the past. Deborah met with my vendors to check on details, worked out contract specifics, and provided them with day-of-service time lines. Both Deborah and Cassie provided us with meticulously detailed rehearsal, wedding-day, and reception time lines. Their day-of-event service kept everything running smoothly, and neither family was bothered with questions from setup to tear down. We could, and did, completely and effortlessly enjoy our wedding and reception. Finally, Deborah is a very calming and supportive person, which is easily appreciated by an anxious and overwhelmed Mother of the Bride.”
~ Julia McCleary

“From our first meeting, I was thoroughly impressed with Deborah and Cassie! They were very professional while making me feel so special and genuinely shared my excitement for getting married! It was an easy decision to hire Deborah and Cassie for our outdoor rehearsal and wedding day, and I cannot express my gratitude for all that they did to make my entire wedding experience the absolute best it could have been! They went above and beyond my expectations with every aspect of the planning process. Even though we only hired Deborah and Cassie to help with our rehearsal and coordinate on the “day-of”, they took active roles from day one and made sure that we had considered every detail along the way. Their experience was obvious as they reminded us of things that we hadn’t even thought of and gave us great ideas when we needed suggestions. Deborah and Cassie were such a joy to work with! They were never pushy or impatient, and their organizational skills are AMAZING!! I even received compliments from my other vendors stating how impressed they were with Deborah and how easy she was to work with! Thanks to Deborah and Cassie, our rehearsal was a breeze and our wedding day was perfect! They took care of every single detail so that my family and I could enjoy the day without worrying about anything. As I told many people during the planning process, “If I could write their names in the sky, I would!” And I mean that sincerely. I would recommend them over and over again. Using A Touch of Elegance was the best decision I could have made, and they are truly gifted women! Thank you Deborah and Cassie for EVERYTHING that you did!!”
~ Marie Cain & Sherry Phillips

“I can’t even begin to describe the superior level of work and professionalism from Deborah and Cassie of A Touch of Elegance. They went way beyond the services we expected from them and reached out to our guests as if they were a part of our family. We NEVER had to worry about any detail of our wedding or rehearsal. It ran flawlessly. As the bride, I felt like I had acquired two very dear friends throughout the planning process and watching our special day come to life. Thank you Deborah and Cassie for making our fantasy wedding a reality! You TWO are the best in the industry!”
~Debra and Antonio Pope

“A Touch of Elegance was a pleasure to work with. I really do not think that I would have been able to do it with out them. The process seemed very easy due to their hard work. The day before and of my wedding, the most common comment was how relaxed and calm I was. I can only attribute that calm to knowing that A Touch of Elegance had everything under control. Our wedding day was a smooth and memorable one. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I will miss seeing you ladies so often, but at the same time, there are more brides that need the wonderful assistance that I received.”
~ Nicole Fitzpatrick

“When Barney and I stepped into the auditorium to walk down the aisle, I just melted inside. With the dimmed lighting and all the candles, it was just beautiful! I so appreciated your help and the way you just kept everything going on track. It’s great having someone who isn’t involved “in the wedding” to just focus on the wedding and take charge. Thank you so much!”
~ Toni Bowman

“Deborah, Thank you so much for everything! It was the nicest feeling that I could relax on my wedding day, because I knew you were helping take care of things. The day went by so fast, but everything was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks again for everything,”
~ Jessica and Joe Maher

“You truly made our special day perfect and stress-free. Your ideas and instruction enhanced our day more than we could imagine!”
~ Aaron & Melissa Martin

“What can I say, except you are so amazing and helped us to have the perfect day!”
~ Jevon & Lana Reile

“We received many compliments on your help from both family & friends who witnessed your organization, attention to every detail, your calmness and reassuring presence to those of us who were “frazzled”, and your professionalism in helping to solve those inevitable last-minute problems and snafus. I am in awe of how you seemed to innately know just what we needed to do before we even knew! You are truly amazing!”
~ Donna Hodges

“I wanted to let you know that I have worked with many planners and by far you are one of the best planners I have ever worked with. You were so organized and made my job so much easier! Thank you so much.”
~ Megan Kissell
Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station

“Dear Deborah and Cassie,

Thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication you provided us for Jamie’s wedding. You were there to guide us in all the months planning ahead through it all. Your expertise in knowing the right vendors really helped too. They were all excellent.

You both handled any problems that arose with professionalism and determination to please your client. You were there at any time to answer questions, or to help in any way.

Also, the timeline and contact numbers along with the organization you provided was the best. In all, we can only say THANK YOU BOTH for a wonderful experience and it was an extreme pleasure working with you.”
Sincerely,
~ LouAnn Palmer

“Cassie and Deb,

Trisha and I would like to start by thanking you for all the hard work you guys did to make our day truly beautiful and special. I don’t know how we could have done it without you or A Touch of Elegance. You guys are SO EASY to work with and you made the whole process go so smoothly. If we would have continued to plan our wedding on our own, it would have been nowhere near what our expectations were and would have been virtually impossible to do given our busy and hectic life. If we even hear someone say wedding, we will make sure that they know about you two and A Touch of Elegance and what your company is capable of doing. If you ever need a reference, please be sure to give our name and number as we will gladly tell potential customers just what they would gain by hiring A Touch of Elegance and the personal experience they would truly be missing by failing to do so. If you need photos of our event to place on your website or literature to show what your company is capable of, we will gladly provide them because we feel it is very important that a company like yours continues to make dreams come true for a very long time because you sure made ours a reality. Take care of yourselves and please let us know if there is anything at all you need from either of us personally or professionally!!! Not only did we gain the wedding of our dreams, we got to know two people we will forever consider friends!!!
~ Scott Sims

“Words cannot express how very grateful and thankful I am for the two of you and everything you did for us!! You are AMAZING…beyond words…and I will forever be grateful to have met you and chosen you to run and plan our wedding. It was absolutely beautiful. You never get a rough draft and you have this vision of sorts in your head and you can only hope that things come together as you hope and envision. It surpassed all my hopes. It really was beautiful and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making all my dreams come true. You guys out-did yourselves!! Thank you for taking care of the honeymoon suite as well!

It has been such a pleasure getting to know you guys and working with you. You bring such a truly wonderful personal level along with great professionalism and I truly believe the unique combination of both will take the two of you VERY far!! I told Scott that you guys waaaaaay undercharged for everything you do and the way you do it. I would have paid double…gladly, and that would have seemed a very small price to pay for everything you’ve done.

I wish the two of you the very best in your careers and if there is ever anything you need from us or anything I can do to help send anyone your way you need only ask. Also please feel free to put us on your reference list as we have nothing but high praises for you guys!! Anyone that I ever come across getting married I will be sure to send your way if they are looking for a coordinator. And even if they are not I will do my best to persuade them to do so anyways

Seriously, I could gush on forever as I am truly grateful beyond words. You guys made my wedding and reception truly a day of beauty and a night of wonderful memories. It was all I had hoped for and a lot more!!”

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
~ Trisha Sims

“It was a pleasure having you as my wedding coordinators and I truly enjoyed working with both of you. You made things a lot easier for me since I had a lot on my shoulders during my graduate studies. The choice of hotel was great, the food and cake were excellent, and the flowers were beautiful. Actually, everything was beautiful. I appreciate you sending my bouquet the next day right after the wedding to get it preserved, that shows how you are truly dedicated to your work and to pleasing your clients. My mother and my family all thought that you did an excellent job coordinating the wedding. You made the wedding worry free for me and my family. You showed professionalism and were willing to accommodate and understand my culture. Overall, that night was unforgettable and I could have not done it without you! Keep up the superb work.”
~ Nada Alamro

“My husband and I were married in May 2008. Similar to the majority of girls, I had a vision for my wedding day. When I first met Deborah and Cassie with A Touch of Elegance, I was so grateful I had their assistance in coordinating our wedding day. It was unbelievable how much they helped us from emails with reminders, suggestions for vendors, confirming with vendors throughout the planning, helping with timelines, and of course, setting up and coordinating the day of the wedding.

The day of our wedding, I was breathless when I entered the church. Deborah and Cassie took my vision and made it even better than I had imagined. It was so beautiful and romantic down to the smallest detail. They were informative, encouraging, and calm throughout the pre-wedding events. Deborah and Cassie were extremely polite to our family, wedding party and our guests when tending to their needs. Everyone commented on their professionalism and kindness.

With great appreciation to Deborah and Cassie, my wedding was perfect thanks to A Touch of Elegance.”
~ Michele Kirkup