Gabriella Marie is the founder of 'Ella Events, a luxury wedding and event planning boutique based in South Florida, with services across the U.S. and internationally. With over 11 years of experience, 100+ weddings, and 500+ events planned, her work has been featured in VoyageMIA, Wedvibes, and Carats & Cake.
Her passion for events started at age 10 as the self-appointed "Official Family Talent Show Planner." She pursued it formally at the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality, earning a degree in Hospitality and Event Management. Before launching 'Ella Events, she was mentored under a top South Florida luxury wedding planner, served as Event and Social Marketing Manager for the Perfect Wedding Guide South Florida, and managed annual galas for the National MS Society.
'Ella Events is built around what Gabriella calls the Ellavated Touch: one planner, every step of the way, led personally by her — already three steps ahead, solving problems before they exist. The one word clients use to describe the process? Calm.
Gabriella takes on a limited number of full-service clients each year, specializing in full-weekend celebrations from welcome parties to farewell brunches. Beyond weddings, she plans proposals, engagement parties, birthdays, baby showers, and milestone events.
"Do it with passion, or not at all."
