Dabney's Designs (Elevated Events)

Name: Dabney's Designs (Elevated Events)
Address: Alpharetta, GA, 30009, US
Price range: Starts at $500
Rating: 5

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 6

About Dabney's Designs (Elevated Events)

Dabney's Designs (Elevated Events)

Creative Director

Dabney is a Southern Belle who fell in love with being a hostess way back during her childhood tea party days. Dabney's background in interior design combined with her original career as a Certified Public Accountant lends itself well to event design, planning, production & styling. It is a rarity to find a person who is both a creative force and remarkably organized with impeccable attention to detail. Dabney highly values the relationships she forges with each of her clients and believes that those relationships allow her to personalize your event which is what truly elevates the ordinary!

At Dabney's Designs, we strive to elevate the ordinary! We help couples in need of a planning confidant & truly appreciate the "tiny touches" that subtly infuse your unique story into your big day! Chances are, you’ve never planned a wedding and may not realize that it involves more than just selecting a venue & hiring vendors. It encompasses a multitude of details that can feel daunting—budgets, timelines, layouts, design cohesion, day-of supplies, & narrowing down trends. That’s where we come in! We can help you develop & execute your vision using our proprietary online portal, phased planning process, & impeccable attention to detail.

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $8,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $3,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $1,850

Event design

Pricing starts at $2,500

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $3,000

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

Reviews

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14 reviews

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•Carolyn•Jun 7
We are two type-A nerds who have spreadsheets for everything, from our vacations to meal plans, and Dabney wowed us from the very beginning with her organization and efficiency. She knows the wedding industry inside and out: proactively suggesting solutions to problems you hadn't even thought to consider. She attends to every detail: from electrical outlet locations to accounting for print bleeds to scheduling time to bustle your dress. Dabney prepares an extremely detailed floorplan layout - for both your Plan A and the rain plan - as well as 12-page timeline for the day. I can attest she puts even the most-anxious minds at ease! She had so many suggestions to improve the flow and guest experience of our day - but she never felt pushy and enthusiastically supported even our kookiest ideas. Our wedding was so masterfully coordinated! Moreover, Dabney treated us like family. This strength shows in everything she does: she bonds with her clients and is so generous with her time. We felt supported by her expertise as soon as we signed the contract. And on the day of, her presence was comforting, warm, and fun. She even wore a blue and white chinoiserie dress that matched our entire theme - talk about cohesion! I wish we could have another wedding so we could work with her again!
Dabney’s Designs is the BEST
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•Brooke F.•Apr 8, 2025
Dabney’s Designs made our wedding dreams come true! From start to finish, Dabney went above and beyond to make every detail perfect. Before I could even think of something like blue napkins to match our custom crest (which Dabney designed!), she had already found them! She did the same with the menu in the shape of the crest, the escort table, cocktail rounds, flower arrangements, and the entire ballroom design. I am very picky, and I LOVED everything she would show me. She truly listens to her brides (and their partners/families). Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed—stunning flowers, beautiful signage, delicious food, and an incredible band! Our guests were absolutely blown away, and we’ve had 10 or more friends say they want their weddings to be just like ours! Dabney and her team took care of everything, connecting us with the best vendors. If you want a wedding that’s seamless, unforgettable, and full of love, we can’t recommend Dabney’s Designs enough!
Response from vendor•Apr 9, 2025
Brooke & Jack, Thank you so much for your incredible review! I’m thrilled that you loved everything we created together! It was the most gorgeous day for one of our most special couples. It was an absolute joy to work with you and help bring your wedding dreams to life. I’m so glad that our collaboration resulted in a seamless and unforgettable celebration that left your guests in awe. Hearing that friends want their weddings to be just like yours is truly the greatest compliment. From designing your custom crest to finding those perfect blue napkins to match and everything in between, it was my honor to be a part of your journey. Wedding planning can be daunting, so I hope that we made the process more enjoyable along the way. Thank you for trusting Dabney Designs with such an important day. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful memories! Cheers, Dabney & the Team
you need her for your wedding!
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•Sim•Mar 6, 2025
Dabney was the person I absolutely needed before and on my wedding day. My husband and I couldn't have imagined our wedding day without her. Despite living in another state, Dabney was so accommodating and friendly and always listened, providing insight and experience onto every one of our suggestions. We were always so impressed with her knowledge and ideas! I don't have enough words for how amazing she is as a wedding coordinator and also a person.
Response from vendor•Mar 9, 2025
Sim, Thank you so much for your incredible review! I’m thrilled to hear that you appreciated my insight and expertise. Knowing that you felt supported and confident throughout the process is the greatest reward for me. You and Thomas were a joy to work with and it was my honor to help your vision come to life and enjoy one heck of an unforgettable day! Thank you again for trusting Dabney Designs with such an important moment. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful memories!
Every detail was planned for a perfect wedding
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•Simon C.•Dec 31, 2024
Dabney provided us with the most amazing assistance in getting ready for our wedding. She listened to all the details of the scope and the style of the wedding we had in mind, and helped us turn all of our thoughts and dreams into a perfect weekend in Cancun. Dabney assisted in every detail from the design of the invitations, to welcome bags for our guests, and we benefitted greatly from her experience when working with the photographers and onsite event coordinators. By the time the event came, it all went so smoothly because everything had been thought through. Thank you so much for all the hard work
Response from vendor•Jan 2, 2025
Simon, Thank you so much for your stellar review! It was such a joy to work with you and help bring your wedding weekend vision to life. I truly appreciate your kind words about my organization and attention to detail—it means the world to me! Knowing that you felt supported throughout the planning process and that everything came together beautifully is the greatest reward. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, dreaming up your “sentimental sunset” design vision. From determining the best layouts and table configurations to exploring different tabletop combinations, every moment was a delight for me. Creating each coordinating themed detail—invitation suites, signage, day-of supplies, and welcome gift bags—for your destination wedding weekend was a true highlight. Your wedding in Cancun was magical and memorable for everyone! Thank you for recommending me; it truly warms my heart! Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!