Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Partner in Lake Geneva
Graceful Events is a full-service wedding planning company with over a decade of experience in creating unforgettable celebrations. Our team of six professionally trained planners has coordinated more than 1,000 weddings, combining industry expertise with personalized service. We prioritize reliability by maintaining backup planners to ensure seamless execution, even in unexpected circumstances. Our approach emphasizes customization, offering tiered packages from day-of coordination to full-service planning while remaining open to tailoring solutions for unique client needs. With deep roots in Lake Geneva's wedding industry, we leverage extensive vendor networks and relationship-building skills to curate teams that align with each couple's vision. Our planners bring both technical proficiency and creative insight, having honed their skills through years of hands-on experience in event design, timeline management, and vendor coordination.We maintain transparency throughout the planning process, providing clear communication channels and practical guidance to alleviate stress. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the wedding day itself, encompassing pre-event preparation and post-event follow-through. The company's founder, Jaffe Wojcik, established Graceful Events after recognizing the need for dedicated planning support that allows couples to fully enjoy their milestone moments. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in transforming client visions into reality while maintaining operational efficiency across multiple concurrent events.
Services
Silver Package
Gold Package
Platinum Package
Diamond Package
Legacy Package
Private Events
Corporate Events
Non-Profit Events
Styled Shoots
Proposals Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience with 1,000+ successfully coordinated weddings
- Our team includes six professional planners with backup support available
- We offer fully customizable wedding planning packages to meet specific needs
- Our planners maintain extensive local vendor networks and industry connections
- We provide personalized service with proven stress-reduction planning strategies
What people say
Stress-free wedding
Expert coordination
Personalized service
Amazing experience
Highly recommend
Services
Silver Package
The Silver Package provides essential day-of wedding coordination for couples who have completed most planning tasks. Our planners connect with clients 60 days prior to the event, conduct one detailed planning meeting, assist with ceremony rehearsal, and provide 12 hours of on-site coordination. This package ensures smooth execution of pre-established plans while allowing couples to fully enjoy their wedding day without logistical concerns.
Gold Package
Gold Package offers mid-level wedding planning support for couples who need assistance finalizing details. Our planners engage six months before the event, conduct three planning meetings, provide unlimited email communication, and coordinate vendor interactions. The package includes 12 hours of primary planner service and six hours of assistant support on the wedding day, ensuring comprehensive execution of established plans while addressing last-minute requirements.
Platinum Package
Platinum Package delivers comprehensive wedding planning services starting one year before the event. Our planners conduct eight meetings for complete timeline development, vendor management, and design coordination. The package includes 12 hours of primary planner service and eight hours of assistant support on the wedding day, ensuring seamless execution of all details while maintaining direct communication with all involved vendors throughout the planning process.
Diamond Package
Diamond Package provides three-day wedding weekend coordination with immediate planner availability from booking. Our planners serve as primary vendor contact, offer unlimited day-of support, and provide 10 hours of assistant coverage. This package ensures comprehensive management of all event details, from initial vision development to complete execution across multiple days, with continuous support for both logistical and creative requirements.
Legacy Package
Legacy Package offers premium wedding planning with unlimited meetings and complete design services. Our planners manage all aspects from concept development to post-event coordination, including budget management, guest list organization, and professional design services. The package includes continuous planner availability, unlimited day-of hours, and a dedicated on-site team to ensure flawless execution of every detail in creating a personalized luxury wedding experience.
People
Jaffe Wojcik
Owner
Jaffe Wojcik founded Graceful Events after recognizing the need for dedicated wedding planning support. With over a decade of industry experience and extensive local knowledge, she leads a team of professional planners who share her passion for creating memorable events while maintaining operational excellence across multiple concurrent weddings.
Jenn Lindloff
Client Services Manager
Jenn Lindloff manages client services at Graceful Events, ensuring smooth communication between couples and planning teams. Her organizational skills and attention to detail help maintain the company's high service standards while coordinating the logistics of multiple wedding packages and client requirements throughout the planning process.
Katie Ogrinc
Wedding Planner & Designer
Katie Ogrinc combines creative design expertise with practical planning skills as a lead wedding planner. Her ability to translate client visions into detailed execution plans while managing vendor relationships demonstrates the balance of creativity and organization that defines Graceful Events' approach to wedding coordination.
Jessica Johnson
Wedding Planner
Jessica Johnson provides dedicated wedding planning support with a focus on vendor coordination and timeline management. Her proactive approach to addressing logistical challenges and maintaining open communication with clients exemplifies the company's commitment to stress-free wedding experiences through expert planning and execution.
Abbey Rosenquist
Wedding Planner
Abbey Rosenquist brings meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to her wedding planning role. Her ability to maintain calm under pressure while managing multiple client requirements demonstrates the professional competence that has earned Graceful Events consistent five-star reviews for personalized service and reliable execution.
Questions
What types of wedding planning packages do you offer?
We offer five tiered packages: Silver (day-of coordination), Gold (partial planning), Platinum (full planning), Diamond (three-day weekend planning), and Legacy (luxury planning) with customizable options available.
Can you accommodate weddings outside Lake Geneva?
While based in Lake Geneva, we serve weddings in surrounding areas and have experience coordinating destination events through our established vendor networks and remote planning capabilities.
How do you handle unexpected issues on wedding day?
Our planners include backup support in all packages, with primary coordinators serving as central contact points for vendors to quickly resolve any unforeseen challenges while maintaining client experience.
What's included in your full-service planning packages?
Full-service packages include timeline development, vendor management, budget tracking, design services, and unlimited planning hours culminating in dedicated on-site coordination for all event phases.
How early should we book your services?
For full-service packages, we recommend booking 12 months in advance. Day-of coordination requires minimum 60 days' notice, with availability confirmed upon initial consultation.
Do you work with different wedding styles and themes?
Our planners have experience with diverse wedding styles from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, creating customized solutions that reflect each couple's unique vision and personal preferences.
