About
When you imagine your flawless event, what do you see?
Serving you and yours with every detail and all heart
Whether you're planning a fundraiser or corporate event for 10 guests or 1,000 guests, we at The Gala Co. will work with you to create an experience that exudes comfortable elegance and impeccable taste.
And on the day of your event, we step quietly into the background so you can focus on your guests-thanks to meticulous preparation.
Our experience and passion helps you plan the perfect event - worry free
Our goal is to step in as your planning partner, genuinely support and develop your event's vision, create a stress-free planning process, and deliver an event you and your guests will remember for years to come.
Ready to relax and witness your event dreams come together seamlessly?
Our Team
Hi, I'm Elise!
I'm the lead planner and owner of The Gala Co. While I grew up in Michigan, I was born on the West Coast, and moved around a lot (7 times!) before we settled in Michigan. It's where I call home.
I started planning events in college, but my love stems from planning Nutcracker dinners with my mom when I was young. Putting up all the pretty decorations in the perfect way, laying out the food in the perfect fashion, but most of all, picking out that perfect party dress. And finally seeing it all come together.
When I graduated from college, I went the nonprofit route. But my heart was missing something, and I realized I love the logistics of it all.
And The Gala Co. came to fruition. Now I get to use my years of learning to help you plan your perfect event.
I have over 15 years experience in event management (both nonprofit and academic), and wedding planning. (Looking for wedding planning? Check out our sister company, The Aisle Agency.)
A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT ME...
I love anything vintage or shabby chic. I have two furbabies, Sydney and Rafe. I'll binge watch shows on Netflix or Amazon Prime. But lately it's been getting back to my love of reading! Thanks #booktok! I read 100 books in 2021, and my goal is 125 books in 2022.
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Flower: Sterling roses
Favorite Candy: anything mint & chocolate!
Favorite quotes:
"Ruthlessly prepare for it, and flawlessly execute it" ~Joe LoCicero
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller
Favorite part of the event: "The calm before the storm", that moment when everything is set up and ready to go, but no guests are there yet. I always walk around and just revel in how everything came together.