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Columbus Wedding Planning and Coordination

Adoration Weddings & Events was founded with a deep love for celebrating life’s joyful moments, and with a heart for events that genuinely capture the essence of the couple.

We create with intentionality and imagination, and with an ever-present awareness of your personalities. You are unique, and we believe that your wedding should be informed by your favorite things, your sweetest memories, and your love and commitment to each other. Let’s surprise and delight your guests with a day that was clearly curated for you!

I can’t wait to create your dream day, together!

Romantic golden hour film of bride and groom under veil
An elegant wedding reception head table set with silver chargers, green napkins, and candlelight

“All of our guests had nothing but positive comments about how beautifully everything flowed, and we have Elena to thank for that! If we could go back in time and do it all over again, there is nobody else we would rather work with!”

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Hi there! My name is Elena Markwood and I am the head wedding planner and owner of Adoration Weddings & Events. I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and while I’m still not totally onboard with Midwestern winters, the Columbus area (and the Columbus boy I married) have stolen my heart.  When I’m not busy helping create your dream day, I can be found leading worship and being in community with our church, feeding the giraffes at the zoo, or spending time with my sweet husband Wes and our silly pit bull mix Ollie. I can’t wait to get to know you and make you feel loved and cared for on your special day!

Columbus wedding planner Elena Markwood

let's be friends

let's make something amazing

let's bring your dreams to life

let's be friends • let's make something amazing • let's bring your dreams to life •

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  1. Giraffes are my favorite animal, and I have approximately 9 in different places around my home (but good luck finding them all!)

  2. I am a sucker for anything rose scented/flavored - my go-to perfume is Rosie by Rosie Jane, my favorite coffee shop drink is Global Gallery’s rose oat milk matcha, and my signature cocktail at our wedding was a rose mojito

  3. I get very excited for seasonal product lines

  4. My dad was born in Costa Rica and I believe it’s the most beautiful place on earth

  5. I grew up in a family that loves sushi and I’m pretty sure a good sushi dinner with good conversation is my love language

Wedding planner Elena Markwood as a bride at her own wedding
Wedding planner Elena Markwood with her husband and dog

think we’d vibe? I think so too.

Wedding planner Elena Markwood holds a glass of champagne