“Melissa came highly recommended by a friend, and from our very first conversation we instantly connected and knew she was the perfect fit. Working with Melissa was an absolute dream—she goes above and beyond, is incredibly professional and such a genuinely lovely human to work with. She completely understood our vision and ensured every detail was executed flawlessly and in alignment with what we imagined. The entire planning process from coordination of vendors, to navigating the strict requirements of our venue (Detroit Institute of Arts), Melissa handled seamlessly. We trusted her guidance wholeheartedly and leaned on her heavily when making decisions, knowing we were in the best hands. On the day itself, everything felt effortless; Melissa and her team took care of it all so we could relax and enjoy without worry. Above all, we feel like we gained a friend through this process, and we’ll truly miss our regular planning calls with her.”

-Kelsey L.

“Melissa is truly exceptional at her job! She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and timely. As an out-of-town bride with a hectic schedule, I felt so secure in my plans because Melissa never missed a beat! She never missed a follow-up, and even handled meetings without me. You often hear horror stories of planners dropping the ball, and my experience has been the farthest thing from that. I am sure that there are many great planners in Michigan, but I believe that Melissa is the best of the best. Her attention to detail is exactly what every bride needs to build out and have successful day. She listens to what you want, helps guide you when needed, and makes sure your vendors adhere to your vision. One of the best choices I made for my wedding was hiring Melissa.”

-Alexandra C.

“Melissa was nothing short of amazing. The final weeks leading up to the big day, I had absolutely no stress due to Melissa handling all of our final details. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and promptness are second to none. She helped me to stay organized and coordinate with all of our vendors to ensure the day went on without a glitch. I could not have appreciated her more on the day of, running around to ensure everything was running smoothly, providing us space to relax with a drink and food for a few moments, fixing my bustle and veil. She did it all! If you're looking for a coordinator, look no further. I promise you will not be disappointed.”

-Allison S.

"Melissa went above and beyond on our behalf during our wedding planning process! She was been instrumental in creating a comprehensive road map to organizing the wedding of our dreams during each of our meetings, where she continuously brought valued insight and a multitude of vendor, design, floor plan, and presentation options to ensure we have the ability to transform our vision into a reality. Melissa was reliable, resourceful, and driven and we couldn’t be happier to have had her on our side!"

-Alyssa G.

"We hired Melissa for our April wedding and it was the best decision we had made! She went above and beyond every expectation. She was organized, thorough, calm, personable, and everything you need leading up to and on your wedding day. Leading up to the day, she offered suggestions, made sure items were being crossed off little by little, and reached out to vendors. Timelines were created, messages were sent and designs were planned meticulously. The day of she executed all day of items at the venue, including pulling off a ceremony just missing the rain with towels in hand wiping every chair and soaking up the aisle puddles. It was a stress free day because of her and we could not have pulled it off without her, it was perfectly orchestrated!

-Lisa O.

What sets Melissa apart goes beyond her organizational skills. She is an amazing person to work with, always approachable, and her warm and friendly personality made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. Melissa's commitment to making our wedding day perfect was evident in every decision and action she took.I can't express enough how grateful we are for Melissa's unwavering dedication and her role in making our wedding a truly magical experience. Five stars just don't seem like enough to do justice to her exceptional work and the wonderful person she is.

-Katie A.

Melissa was the absolute BEST wedding coordinator, hands down. From the initial phone call to our final weeks left to go before our big day, she was on top of it all. She was very organized, thorough, welcoming and made sure you were on the right track. We greatly appreciate everything she did to make our day go as smoothly and beautiful as it did. Leading up to our big day, she made sure our last bit of to do lists were checked off the box, reached out to all vendors and made sure that weight was lifted from our shoulders stress free going into our wedding. We could not have found a better person to make sure the day of went exactly how it should. We loved working with her and we highly recommend Melissa to anyone planning a wedding!

-Ashley D.

“I hired Melissa for day of coordinating and she did an amazing job. After our first meeting she took so much stress off of me. From confirming vendors to the timeline everything was great! The day of the wedding she was fabulous making sure my husband and I were good at all time and eating and making sure everything is running smoothly and on time! Highly recommend her to anyone getting married!”

-Alyssa Z.

“We were referred to Melissa by a friend and immediately hired her for day-of coordination services following our first consultation call. From the moment we booked her, she was always available to answer any questions and offer guidance based on her expertise and experience working in the industry as well as having her own wedding at our venue. Once her services officially began the month of our wedding, she stepped in to communicate with our vendors and help us finalize details such as timelines, ceremony order, personal decor, transportation timelines, etc. which lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders. Her organization and attention to detail kept us on track and we never once felt like we were behind. On the day of the wedding, everything flowed seamlessly, and we were able to fully enjoy ourselves knowing she had everything under control. We cannot recommend Melissa Novak Events enough - she was such an invaluable part of our wedding day and planning process!”

-Lauren D.

“Melissa is absolutely incredible and I cannot recommend her enough! Working with Melissa for the month leading up to my wedding made it stress-free and I was able to fully enjoy it and feel so present on my wedding day. Melissa is calm, poised, and extremely professional. The exact energy you want during the final stages of the planning process! She and her team took care of everything - all vendor communication, timelines, and provided amazing design ideas. My wedding felt so seamless thanks to Melissa! 10/10!”

-Madeline S.

“I hired Melissa for month-of coordination, but in hindsight I wish I had booked the partial or full planning package so she could have come on board sooner! She is incredibly detail-oriented, organized and knowledgeable—which is exactly what I needed as more of a “type B” bride.

From the moment Melissa stepped in, she guided me through the decision-making process and gave thoughtful advice and opinions, which took so much stress off my plate. My mom and I were planning a wedding for the first time and having her expertise made the process so much smoother for us both. During my wedding weekend, I felt at ease and was truly able to be in the moment knowing that Melissa and her team had everything under control—she understood my vision for the entire day and executed it perfectly.

Not only did she go above and beyond for my wedding day, but I also got to work with her again at my sister’s wedding a few months later. Melissa made both nights absolutely perfect and so special for our family. On top of being extremely professional and attentive, Melissa is also just amazing and so easy to work with! Cannot recommend MNE enough!”

-Margaret S.

“The best suggestion I received during my entire wedding planning process was to hire Melissa as my day-of coordinator. From the moment she stepped in a month before the big day, she took complete charge of vendor communication and all those last-minute details I didn’t even know I needed to consider. Melissa thought of everything—her attention to detail was truly unmatched.

On the day of the wedding, she and her team were absolutely phenomenal. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly, yet still took the time to check in on me and my husband throughout the day to make sure we were happy and relaxed. It honestly felt like she was everywhere at once, handling everything with total grace and professionalism.

My only regret was not hiring her from the very beginning for full-service planning. Melissa is a true gem and made sure our wedding day absolutely perfect.”

-Elizabeth M.

“I first met Melissa when she was the coordinator for my brother and sister-in-law's wedding and knew immediately I needed her at my wedding! She is SO organized, comforting, and such a calming presence in a very chaotic, high stress time of life. Any questions I had she answered quickly and efficiently. All of the information and details needed for my wedding were easily accessible in spreadsheets and google docs she created for me. She handled all final vendor communication and truly allowed me to enjoy the weeks leading up to wedding instead of stress about all of the details. Could not recommend her more!”

-Gillian K.

“If you're looking for a wedding coordinator who is detail-oriented, personable, proactive, and organized, do yourself a favor and hire Melissa Novak. Melissa has her process down to a science and coordinated our day flawlessly. She is loved by vendors, provides tools to ensure every detail is addressed, and remains calm under pressure. Melissa brings a level of expertise that will leave you feeling confident everything is in order for your big day! Having Melissa as our wedding coordinator allowed us to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest. We couldn't have done it without her!!”

-Madison H.