Adoration Weddings & Events: Press Features
Bridal Guide: How to Handle Negativity During Wedding Planning
“ ‘Be selective about what you share with whom. When you're knee-deep in planning a wedding that feels authentically you, and you see the details coming together, and you have the vendor team of your dreams, it's easy to forget that not everyone in your circle will be as enthusiastic about your favorite details as you are. For example, if one partner has non-traditional wedding attire that they adore but that a particular family member might be less than impressed by, in some cases, it may be wiser to keep the attire a secret until the wedding day.’ —Elena Markwood, Adoration Weddings & Events”
Boho Weddings: Ask The Experts: Unexpected Ways to Personalise your Wedding Day
“Your wedding playlist doesn’t need to be filled with the same old tunes you’ve heard at every other celebration. This is your chance to share a little bit of your musical journey together.
‘Many weddings opt for string renditions of popular songs for their pre-ceremony seating music, and while there’s certainly nothing wrong with this, a pre-ceremony playlist curated with some of your favorite songs will make guests smile and think about you as they wait for your ceremony while also setting the mood and intention for the ceremony itself and the rest of the celebration,’ explains Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events.”
Glamour & Grace: Our Favorite Wedding Color Trends in 2025
“ ‘The biggest fresh color trend that we’re seeing everywhere right now is bold, punchy reds and corals,’ shares Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events. ‘The ‘cherry-coded’ wedding is definitely having a moment, and since couples who are currently planning their weddings can’t get enough of this bold, unapologetic hue, I expect that we will be seeing cherry-coded moments throughout our events well into 2026.’ ”
Destination I Do: Hosting Multiple Wedding Events? Who to Invite to What
“Leaning on tradition can be a great way to simplify decisions. ‘If you are choosing to keep a welcome party or rehearsal dinner more intimate, there’s nothing wrong with following typical rehearsal dinner conventions (wedding party + SOs, close family + SOs, plus any other individuals who are very close to you and have been pivotal in this season of your life),’ confirms Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events.”
Martha Stewart: How to Host a Flower Arranging Party, According to Pro Planners and Florists
“ ‘Include dainty china teacups and mismatched pretty glasses with floral elements to up the fancy floral factor of guests' drink creations,’ suggests Elena Markwood, event planner and owner of Adoration Weddings & Events. Make sure to provide hot water and extras, like honey, sugar, and lemon wedges.”
Wedding Chicks: Who Should the Main Points of Contact Be for Your Wedding?
“Elena Markwood, Owner & Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events, adds, ‘You should assign the day-of-contact role to someone whose top priority on your wedding day is making sure that you are taken care of and that you get to have the wedding day experience of your dreams. If you choose someone who loves you and your partner and who will be protective of your wedding day experience, there are no lengths to which they won't go - no guests too frustrating, no weather situation unsolvable, and most importantly, no champagne unopened.’ ”
Good Day Columbus - 1.27.25
“Adoration Weddings & Events showed the Good Day Columbus crew some of the year's hottest wedding trends on Monday morning.”
Florals for segment provided by Femme Floràl
Taupe velvet linen for segment provided by Event Source