Adoration Weddings & Events: Press Features
Podcast Appearances
Now That I’m Engaged, How Do I Get Married: Types of Wedding Coordination (And Which One is Right for You)
“What’s the difference between having a venue coordinator and hiring a wedding coordinator? More than you might think.
Elena Markwood of Adoration Weddings joins us to break down the different types of coordination support available to engaged couples—and why “day-of coordination” is often a myth.”
Article Contributions
The Knot: What's The Proper Etiquette for Wedding Invitations With Food Options?
“According to Elena Markwood, owner and lead event planner at Adoration Weddings and Events in Columbus, Ohio, the need to collect guests' meal choices depends on the food service style of the wedding (a buffet versus plated wedding dinner). Moreover, she explains, ‘The only food service style that requires collecting food choices from guests is a plated dinner with multiple different entrée options.’ In other words, ‘a buffet, station, or family-style meal does not require that guests make meal selections ahead of time because they can choose which entrée they prefer when they go through the line(s), and a plated dinner where all guests will be eating the same thing (for example, a chicken and filet duet) does not require meal choice selections either because all the plated meals will be the same.’ ”
Let’s Get Rehearsed: Outdoor vs. Indoor Wedding Rehearsal Dinner: What to Know
“Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you’re in a perfectly private bubble. You might have to deal with outside noise, venue staff walking through, or even being in a space that’s shared with another event.
‘Depending on the type of indoor space where you are considering holding your rehearsal dinner, there may be the potential for interruptions from others using other areas of the property,’ emphasizes Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events. ‘Some examples of this would be a private room in a restaurant, an event space in a hotel, or a country club. Many popular options for indoor rehearsal dinners will also be popular with other diners, and some couples and families may prefer a more intimate, private setting to celebrate their rehearsal dinner.’
Unfortunately, not all venues are soundproof. Be sure to ask yours about what other events might be happening on the same night and how much privacy you can expect.”
Destination I Do: How to Host a Destination Wedding Welcome Party
“Elena Markwood of Adoration Weddings & Events notes, ‘Don’t feel like the vibe of the welcome party has to match the vibe of the wedding. If there is a different aesthetic you would like to go for, do it – this is your opportunity to plan something more casual and fun and to give your guests a variety of different experiences throughout the course of the wedding weekend.’ ”
Glamour & Grace: How to Plan Your Ideal Wedding Day Schedule
“ ‘Wedding day schedules depend on a wide variety of factors, and while you can certainly take aspects of someone else’s wedding day flow that you loved and incorporate them into your own day, expecting your day to look just like someone else’s is unrealistic and sets you up for unneeded stress,’ says Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events.”
Glamour & Grace: How to Bring Your Wedding Color Palette to Life
“Elena Markwood, Owner and Lead Planner at Adoration Weddings & Events, suggests, ‘For a more subtle pop of a bold color, bring it in on your cake or desserts. Decorative vintage-style cakes are very popular right now, and frosting them in a pretty pink and adding some red piping or Maraschino cherries is a great way to incorporate some of the colors you love without committing to seeing it all throughout your event.’
From colorful macaron towers to bold cake accents, your dessert table offers plenty of room to play. And those little details pop beautifully in photos!”
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.’ ”
Television
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
