What people are saying.

  • Epitome of Elegance should also be the epitome of EXCELLENCE. Kendrick Hemingway and his staff presented themselves very professional from the beginning of my experience to the end. This team made my event a complete success. They made sure to keep myself and my family relaxed the entire time so we could lay back and enjoy!! The decorations were amazing!! Epitome of Elegance helped with securing the venue, caterer, DJ, videographer, photographer, etc. They are truly your one stop shop. Thank you so much!!!!

    — Tiffany M.

  • Kendrick and his team at Epitome of Elegance designed my husband and I 25th wedding anniversary on July 4th 2023, in our backyard. When I initially spoke with Mr. Hemingway concerning my/our ideal for the decor, I simply sent him a few pictures of my vision.....EPITOME OF ELEGANCE DELIVERED!!! They were EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL, polite, and yet firm on the request we had concerning certain things.....from beginning to end!!! The team had to also step in and help with the caterer. They delivered food, drinks, whatever my husband and I, or our guest needed!!!! If you are thinking about having any kind of celebration....this is the team you need!!! They came and they SHOWED OUT!!!!! EVERYTHING THEY DID WAS AMAZING!!!!! I pray that God takes this team to a HIGHER level, I pray that everything they do will be GREATNESS!!!! EPITOME OF ELEGANCE AND EXCELLENCE!!!!!! ❤️❤️

    — Tammy W.

  • Epitome of Elegance definitely lived up to it’s name! Kendrick and his team were phenomenal and was a delight to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable about what needed to be done. He and his stylist, JD were there every step of the way paying attention to every detail and ensuring all was done in excellence. His seamstress, Useline was amazing! The professionalism, the passion for what they do and the care that was shown towards us meant so much. They definitely took away the stress that I would have otherwise encountered if I planned our wedding on my own, lol. Our wedding was stunning and the day went seamless. I was in complete awe of the beautiful decor throughout the venue and the reception reveal was absolutely breathtaking! All details were planned to a tee. Kendrick and his team were attentive, responsive, hospitable, professional, and helpful. They brought my husband and I a peace of mind allowing us to enjoy our day. Thank you Epitome of Elegance for making our dream wedding a reality! We are forever grateful and you will always have a special place in our hearts!

    — Rudean & Nesbett

  • If you’re looking for someone to plan and execute your wedding day (or any day), look no further and hire Epitome of Elegance! It was difficult for us to entrust someone with our wedding day because we had a bad experience with a previous wedding planner. However, after much prayer, we chose to retain Epitome of Elegance to finish planning and executing our wedding day and it was the best decision we made! Kendrick literally saved our wedding day and ensured everything turned out exactly as we hoped it would. He was always reasonably available whenever we had questions, concerns, or simple venting about the process. His communication was outstanding and he will not leave you in the dark about anything. Kendrick showed the utmost professionalism and worked well with every vendor to ensure things ran smoothly. He made sure the day was planned down to the second and if anything went wrong we did not know about it. Kendrick is humble, patient, genuine, experienced, and will not disappoint. He ensures your day is exactly what you desire. Also, if you’re indecisive like us, he will use his expertise and give you sound advice as if he was planning an event for himself. Not only was Kendrick amazing, but so was his team. They went above and beyond and made us feel like family. They were all kind, hardworking, and had our best interest at heart. You will have no worries and absolutely everything will be taken care of, even things you won’t think about. Enjoy being involved in planning your event, but once the day comes, be ready to sit back and experience the day without any worries. You just show up and have a grand time! We could go on and on about how amazing our experience was with this company but you have to hire them to experience it yourself. As clique as it may sound, we can genuinely say that Epitome of Elegance lives up to its name. Epitome is a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type. Elegance is the quality of being graceful, stylish in appearance or manner, and being pleasingly ingenious and simple. If you are seeking someone you can trust to ensure your wedding day (or any special day) is planned and executed exactly as you desire without any worries, you must retain Epitome of Elegance!

    — Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Smith, Jr.

  • Amazing!!! Hands down the best service we could ask for. 1 thing I appreciate about Kendrick and his team is, even when a problem arose, they always find a solution, and sometimes it's better than the first idea. Great professionalism, honesty, and creativity. We are still receiving compliments from our wedding. Our guest received and experience and so did we. Thank you so much to Kendrick and his Amazing Epitome of Elegance Team for making our wedding an unforgettable evening.

    - Nick & Myisha

  • Omg! Where do I begin? I mean we didn't have to do anything when it came to our wedding. Besides giving our VISION and COLOR PALETTE to Kendrick. He made our vision come to LIFE! Epitome of Elegance team did everything for us from start to finish. Kendrick made sure that everything went as plan and started on time. The professionalism and work ethic are TOP NOTCH!! We couldn't have asked for a better director/wedding planner. Thanks again Kendrick and your team for everything OUR day was beautiful and just as I dreamed it would be, plus more!!!!

    - Chris & Quashinda

  • My husband and I trusted Epitome of Elegance for our wedding day. I must say we were astounded at what they did for us and how they took care of us through the entire process. They did not disappoint AT ALL. I did not have much of an idea how I wanted our wedding to be. The little details I provided to Kendrick at Epitome of Elegance, they brought it to life and enhanced it. Quality, creativity, active listening, and top of the line service. THEY TAKE SO GOOD CARE OF YOU. We are so thankful for Epitome of Elegance that turned our dream into a dream come true. Thank you again E.O.E!!

    -Demas Family

  • When I think about Kendrick Hemingway, his staff and their professionalism at Epitome of Elegance...Top Notch!! When he took me in as a client around February, I knew then that I was in great hands. From choosing a dress, bridal party gowns, groom and groomsmen tux, cake, invitations, etc. he was there. My day ran smoothly without any problems. He and his staff made sure that Carl and I and our bridal party were good from our wedding rehearsal, to the wedding and then to the reception. Thanks again to you Kendrick and your staff for making our day a special one to remember!!

    - Carl & Latasha