owner, wedding planner
Hi I’m Adell

wedding planner Detroit
A woman with curly blonde hair in a black blazer smiling as she puts a bouquet of white and red flowers on a decorated table in a banquet hall. Another woman with short dark hair in a black dress is arranging items on the table. The table has a blue and gold tablecloth, gold plates with maroon napkins, and white candles. The background features a green hedge wall with a

Since I was a little girl, I knew I would be an entrepreneur tackling big projects somewhere. First it was “ I wanna be a lawyer” make a difference, but that faded after high school. I grew up one of four girls, although I was the only one who truly loved baking with my mom, setting napkins at the table, and creating that one of a kind presentation for when grandma came over for dinner. My mom taught me that believing in God first before anything was so important, so much so I went to a catholic high school, and then went on to pursue a business degree from the University of Michigan in accounting and hospitality. I went on to start my own bookkeeping & tax firm. After many years, I realized how much I missed having a life with more creativity. It wasn’t until 2015, when I planned and designed my own wedding day. I aimlessly spent hours upon hours over a year collecting all these design pieces and drafting layouts, that were actually fun, although; I had not really understood how beneficial a day-of coordinator or wedding planner could have been. As on my wedding day there were a few mishaps and overlooked budgets, lol. It was then I learned how important it was to have someone else take on the reigns on your wedding day. It was then I decided to go back to school and achieve an wedding planning certificate and be able to continue the creative designing that I loved. To gain additional hands-on experience, I interned with a local event company for over a year, and in 2016 Everlasting Engagements was born.

Today I am proud of the vendor and venue relationships we have built, the ability to be both meticulous and creative everyday, and the opportunity to make my couples dreams come true on a budget.

 When I am not planning your perfect day, I am trying to get around of golf in, or cuddling with my cat, with a great glass of vino in hand.

A two-page magazine spread about stress-free weddings featuring four photographs: a bride and groom with two dogs in front of a graffiti wall, a beautifully decorated wedding reception with floral centerpieces, a wedding party outside with the bride and groom celebrating, and a wedding reception with guests at a table and floral decorations.

Behind the Scenes at Everlasting Engagements - A glimpse into the little faces who keep me company

  • A calico cat lying on a wooden desk in front of a window with blinds, chasing a treat, with the sunlight illuminating part of its body.

    Patches

    The assistant that never leaves my side. Every morning she jumps on the desk & will hang out in the office or sit right on my papers.

  • A domestic cat with a white face and multicolored tabby body lying on a wooden surface near a radiator, with a blue textured blanket nearby.

    Precious

    The assistant who says their working but not really, she pops her head in to let me know she’s here.

  • Close-up of an orange and white cat with green eyes looking into the camera, with a blurred background that includes a piece of furniture with a sign or label.

    Buddy

    The adventurous one. He must be in the office window sight seeing he is always watching over everything.

  • BooBoo

    The oldest who ventures inside & outside, she only gives attention on her terms. 

  • “Our wedding went off without a hitch thanks to the pros at Everlasting! Adell is so experienced, especially with Detroit venues, that nothing can take her by surprise. Her vendor list is absolutely phenomenal and I couldn't have asked for better partners. It was such a luxury to choose from an abbreviated set of vendors with which I could not go wrong. I actually really miss working with all the people who helped make our wedding a success! “

    — Camille

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