Conradie Event Design - Traverse City, Michigan

Katie Droll

Melissa, Dawie, and their entire team is EXCEPTIONAL! They made the entire wedding planning process seamless and enjoyable from the very first interaction. It is clear how much Melissa loves weddings and cares for her clients. She is incredibly supportive of her couples and families throughout the whole experience. Melissa is very communicative and always overly prepared, she answered all of our questions and reassured us if anything went awry. On the actual wedding weekend, the whole team made the events flawless! We were able to relax, and enjoy without worry because Melissa’s team had it handled. They anticipated our needs and truly made it an outstanding weekend. We were told by multiple guests that it was the best wedding they’ve attended and that is in large part because we worked with Conradie Event Design. I cannot recommend this team highly enough!!! Melissa made us feel like family, which is important as weddings are such a personal event. Please work with them as you plan your wedding, you will not be disappointed!!!

Lauren Earls

My husband and I recently got married in Northern Michigan and worked with Conradie Event Design. Melissa, Dawie, and the entire Conradie Event Design team are the very best! We couldn't have asked for a more incredible wedding planner. From our first meeting with Melissa, planning process was fun (and NEVER stressful).

Melissa helped us hone in on our vision, dealt with all of the details and logistics, and connected us to the most incredible network of vendors. She listened to us and made our ideas a reality at every turn. And by the end of the planning experience, we felt like we'd made new friends in Melissa and Dawie.

While we knew our day would be beautiful and special, it exceeded our wildest dreams and that is all thanks to Melissa and her incredible team! The whole team strikes the perfect balance of being professional and warm. Our day flowed smoothly and was truly our best day ever. We have nothing but rave reviews for Melissa and her team!

Riley Billingsley Juárez

Hiring a wedding planner is the best money you can spend for your wedding and Conradie Event Design is worth every penny! Melissa guided us every step of the way, giving us suggestions on vendors she knew would fit our vision, and advice every step of the way. She listened to all our ideas and made our dreams a reality! There is no way we could have pulled off our wedding without her and her team. She was so organized, communicated with our families and vendors, and made sure everything ran smoothly. There are so many small details that go along with wedding planning that you don't even realize, and with Melissa, you never have to worry about anything!

matt lionetti

Melissa, Dawie and her team are simply the BEST! We truly couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding planner. From start to finish, they made the process as easy, seamless and fun as possible. Out of all our friends and family members who have gotten married, we’ve had the best and least stressful process – and we owe it all to Melissa!!

We came to Melissa without a clear vision for our day, which she carefully and thoughtfully helped us identify and then executed seamlessly. Our wedding was beyond our wildest dreams – everything was beautiful, flowed perfectly, and so much fun. Everyone was remarking about how wonderful the day was – all thanks to Melissa and her team!

She also has an incredible vendor network and from day one she steered us in the right direction and kept them on track. Despite being incredibly busy, she always made time for us and we could feel how important our day was to her.

On top of all of this – they are just incredible people and so much fun to be around! We miss getting to chat with them every week ? Cannot say enough good things about Conradie Event Design!!!

Anne Flegenheimer

I give Conradie Event Design the highest rating. Working with the entire team and vendor group was amazing. They are professional and personable and truly a joy to collaborate with. The care with which they listened and helped interpret our wishes was spot on. Melissa was responsive and timely in all of our communications. She and Dawie make a great team. Brittany, Morgan, and Sienna were exceptional assistants on the days of our event. They were positive and joyous throughout and kind and helpful with any issue that arose.

Conradie Event Design has the respect and admiration of the vendors she works with as well. I engaged with one of the bartenders and they told me how they usually only work within a certain radius of their home, however they will extend that radius for Melissa as she is so wonderful to work with from the vendor perspective.

Our events went off without a hitch. From the concept to the planning and finally the execution Conradie exceeded expectations in every category. I highly recommend their services. I will use them again should the need arise.

David Crouse

If you are looking for a wedding/event planner, look no further. Melissa and Dawie of Conradie Event Design are professional, creative, organized and experienced and can anticipate any need and solve any problem that comes with planning. They made our wedding planning seamless.

From the beginning, they helped our daughter turn her vision of her wedding into a reality. Melissa worked closely with us and listened intently to what our daughter wanted. All of the vendors she recommended were exceptional; we had a dedicated schedule to follow, keeping us on top of decisions to be made and invoices to be paid. There were no glitches in any step along the way. We had a very complicated event site and they orchestrated the entire project perfectly. They created a profound, joyous memory for our daughter and her husband as well as for all those in attendance.

Melissa and Dawie are so pleasant and nice to work with. They were present at the wedding site starting several days before the event and arrived early the morning of the wedding making the day seem effortless. They seemed invisible until something needed to be handled. I can honestly say our daughter and I had very little stress planning her wedding. It was all pure joy.

Teresa

Danna Renee Stillman

"A Dream Wedding Thanks to an Amazing Planner”

We are incredibly grateful for the incredible work that Melissa, Dawie and the entire Conradie Event Design team did to make our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding day absolutely perfect. From the moment we first met until the last guest left the reception, Conradie Event Design exceeded every expectation and turned our dreams into reality.

Melissa is not just a wedding planner; she's a magician. She listened carefully to our ideas and vision for the wedding and then brought them to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Her attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of the event was flawless.

One of the things that truly sets Melissa apart is her professionalism and calm demeanor. No matter how many questions we had or how stressed we felt, she was always there with a smile and a solution. Her experience and expertise were evident throughout the planning process, and she handled everything with grace and poise.

On the day of the wedding, we were able to relax and enjoy every moment because we knew that Melissa had everything under control. The ceremony and reception venues were beautifully decorated, and the timeline flowed seamlessly. It was a stress-free day, all thanks to the hard work and dedication of her team.

Additionally, Melissa had a fantastic network of vendors who were equally amazing. From the florist to the photographer and the caterer, every recommendation she made was top-notch, and they all worked together seamlessly to create a truly magical day. We knew we had the “Dream Team of Traverse City Wedding Vendors” and they did not disappoint!

Our guests are still raving about the wedding, and we owe it all to Melissa. She turned our vision into a reality, and we will be forever grateful for her dedication, creativity, and passion for what she does.

If you're in search of a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable, look no further than Melissa and the entire team of Conradie Event Design. She is worth every penny and more.

Thank you, Melissa, for giving Joey and Danielle and all 100 people who traveled to Traverse City for the wedding the wedding weekend of our dreams!

Kelly Hammond

Conradie Event Design is a company that is run by people who love what they do and are phenomenal at it. Every single detail, from our first phone call to the wedding, the reception and even after, was handled beautifully. Melissa is ten steps ahead and always prompt with communication and feedback. Very few people bring that kind of positive energy and reassurance to any situation. It’s not just the incredible support, however… They fully back it up, by somehow being there before you even know you need them. Conradie Event Design helped me get the best vendors that the area had to offer and worked cohesively with our venue on Mackinaw Island on every level. This meant the world to us, because we were attempting to plan our wedding from Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. A long distance wedding isn’t supposed to be easy, but they handled every detail. I would recommend this amazing team to anyone for making our experience (start to finish!) so enjoyable. I truly could go on and on. Thank you Conradie Event Design for the perfect wedding!
<3 Kelly&Cody