Simply Brilliant Events - Weddings and Events

03/07/2025

What a magical day for Sophie & Mason. We have been planning their wedding for nearly two years. The vision to create an elegant and timeless design with special touches though out so their guests would have the best day.

From the welcome bags with custom candles from to day of stationary from the talented to the custom champagne wall from when guests first entered, everything was intentional and thought out.

The design created with the talented floral team and beautiful linens and rentals from and , it was just stunning.

I remember Sophie telling me how magical the day was and it truly was and this is why I plan weddings, when I see my couples so happy on this once in a lifetime day.

There were so many amazing vendors that created this day and took special care of them both.
taking them on locations downtown Detroit. All of the staff were truly amazing and of course the entertainment from .

With taking this stunning images. So many, it took me a while just to select a few for this post. Will post more!

26/04/2025

Happy One Year Anniversary to Joanna & Drew, cannot believe it is a year already.

Remember it was NFL Draft weekend here in Detroit. Detroit was alive, lots of people, roads were closed and limited access but we made it happen with carefully planned logistics throughout the day working closely with all the vendors. Everything was perfect and the guests loved the vibe and all the excitement, downtown Detroit.

Love Notes are always appreciated……

We cannot recommend Nicola and her full-planning wedding services enough - she brought expert project management, creative vision and insight, a calming presence, and really terrific counsel to us throughout the yearlong wedding planning process.
During our first meeting, Nicola shared that she wanted us to have the freedom to be “guests at our own wedding”; now 1-month after the wedding, we reflect and say that she delivered that (and more)! We are a couple who both works full-time jobs in Los Angeles, CA (yes, three time zones away, too) but felt strongly about having a wedding in Detroit, MI. It is
‘home’ for part of our family and an exciting city that many of our guests from across the country had not ever had a chance to explore. Although the wedding and reception were important to us, we also felt a responsibility to showcase the best parts of Detroit, and Nicola helped us do that with her deep knowledge of the city, some of its most-talented vendors, and unique ways to incorporate it all together.

Throughout the wedding planning process, a couple will make many decisions of all kinds – big, small, mundane, and memorable. We thoroughly feel that working with Nicola was among the best decisions and investments that we made.

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16/04/2025

I always like to have a few keywords that describe my couple but also their vision and feel of the wedding. With Laura & Dan, they are relishing their second chance at love, they wanted an elegant intentional, understated event. With beautiful linens and florals.

For their friends and family to feel guests at the perfect dinner party, with perfect hospitality touches such as champagne, escorted to their tables by the grown up sons, perfectly made espresso martini and a desert table served with fresh made espresso.

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H&M

20/03/2025

A December wedding but with so much color, love it! The bride’s favorite color is turquoise and fuchsia, so much fun working with a bright pretty color palette.

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18/12/2024

27/11/2024

The Masonic Detroit was the perfect setting for this vintage old school inspired wedding. With the vintage feel of the linens to antique glass candelabras.

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27/10/2024

Guardian Building downtown Detroit, the perfect setting for B&J elegant ceremony with their friends and family from far and wide.

While the guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the 32nd floor and the amazing views of Detroit. The Promenade was transformed into a stunning reception.

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23/10/2024

It was the perfect Fall wedding day the new Mr & Mrs. A classic downtown Detroit wedding, always the best and my favorite.

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Beauty

30/08/2024

I'm often asked by couples what the difference between a venue planner and a wedding planner is. Here's the scoop: while venue planners handle the basics, we, as wedding planners, dive into every detail to ensure your day is nothing short of extraordinary. With over 12 months of planning and countless meetings, we're here to make your dream wedding a reality, tailored specifically to you. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

26/08/2024

The beginning of forever with A & C | ✨🕊️⛪️ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

22/08/2024

Having fun with your engagement photos - Sophie & Mason, of course you did. Love everything about these amazing photos from downtown Detroit. Cannot wait for your wedding in 2025.

19/08/2024

Celebrating with V&A at the Shinola Hotel, MI ✨ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​