Essential Wedding And Event Planner

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 4

About Essential Wedding And Event Planner

Essential Wedding And Event Planner

Wedding Planner

Essential Wedding and Event Planner is a wedding planning business based in Houston, Texas. Their belief is that every wedding should be a special one and that every detail matters. This wedding planner is available to make your special day a memorable one. Gayla Grant, the founder and lead planner, has been a Professional Wedding Coordinator since 2002. She is also a member of The Association of Bridal Consultants, is Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission certified, and was on the board of The NAPW Woodlands Chapter. She has many years of experience in organizing both religious and non-religious weddings, as well as other events.

Wedding events serviced by Essential Wedding and Event Planner include rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Their services include full or partial planning, budget analysis, event design, vendor referrals, guest list creation, to-do lists, timeline creation, and day-of coordination.

In three words: Collaborative, Efficient, Organized

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $2,500

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $1,800

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $1,200

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $3,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,000

Reviews

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4.2 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Bride

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    •Gabby B.•May 26

    I unfortunately cannot recommend this vendor. Lots of no shows to meetings up to one month before the wedding and it caused more stress than it was worth.

  • AMAZING!!

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    •Alaijah T.•Mar 26, 2025

    Hiring Ms. Gayla and her team as our day-of wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From the moment they arrived, they handled every detail with professionalism, calmness, and expertise, allowing us to truly enjoy the day without stress. They worked seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring that every transition—from getting ready to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception—flowed effortlessly. They kept everything on schedule, coordinated with our vendors, and were always a step ahead in problem-solving. Whether it was making sure we had everything we needed, checking in with our bridal party, or handling last-minute details, their presence was invaluable. Our wedding day ran so smoothly, and we owe so much of that to Ms. Gayla and her assistant . If you’re looking for someone who is organized, professional, and truly dedicated to making your day stress-free, we highly recommend them!

  • Bride

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    •Susan W.•Jan 27, 2025

    Ms Gayla and her team were amazing. They handled the setup, timeline and cleanup at our venue. I did not have to do nothing at all. I really felt like a guest at my own wedding. I would highly recommend Ms Gayla for all your wedding plans. 10 across the board. Thank you again!"

  • Bride

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    •Kathy P.•Dec 29, 2022

    EWEP did a phenomenal job for me and exceeded my expectations. They are reasonably priced which helped me stay within my budget. I will be working with them again in the future.

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