Luxury & Experienced
Cincinnati, OH
Service area
Kelsey
LYKINS
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
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Stunning & Brilliant Events – Cincinnati is where timeless romance meets modern luxury. From elegant ballroom receptions to charming garden ceremonies, our team specializes in crafting unforgettable weddings that reflect your unique love story. With expert planning, seamless coordination, and a passion for perfection, we handle every detail—so you can enjoy every moment. Let’s create a wedding day that’s as stunning as your love.
Stunning & Brilliant Events has a team based in Cincinnati, OH, that offers wedding planning services.
Woman-owned Business
16+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Kelsey
Lykins
Kelsey was born and raised in Cincinnati. She has a passion for making the impossible happen and making her clients' biggest dreams a reality. She is passionate about forming close relationships with her couples and bringing their wildest visions to life.
Reviews
5.0
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Reviewers rave that the planning team made weddings stress-free, executing every detail with creativity, organization, and calm professionalism. They quietly solved problems, communicated clearly, and greatly reduced couples' anxiety. Many say hiring them was invaluable and highly recommend their services.Deme M
5.0
3/20/2026
I cannot say enough great things about Stunning & Brilliant Events Cincinnati! The level of organization, communication, and attention to detail is amazing from start to finish. Th...
e team truly cares about their clients and it shows in every little detail! Highly recommend!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 03/20/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means the world to our team to hear that y...
ou felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process. We put our hearts into every detail, so knowing that it made a difference for you is incredibly rewarding. We’re so grateful for your recommendation and for the opportunity to be a part of your special experience!
Brooke V
5.0
3/20/2026
Kelsey and her team are AMAZING! Through the entire planning process she kept me sane, im not a type A person so she was a god send lol! From our first call to wedding day she alwa...
ys had our back and i cannot thank her enough!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 03/20/2026
Thank you so much for your sweet words! It truly means the world to hear that we could hel...
p make the planning process feel less overwhelming. That’s exactly what we’re here for! I loved being by your side from our very first call through your wedding day, and I’m so grateful we got to be a part of it all. Wishing you both so much happiness, and thank you again for trusting us with such a special time in your life!
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Lisa G
5.0
3/20/2026
We used Kelsey and her team for our wedding in February and I couldn't recommend them enough!!!! Our guests are still raving about our wedding and how seamless everything went. Don...
't think twice if you're looking for a planner, S&B is simply the best!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 03/20/2026
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for the kind words. It means so much!! I am glad we were able t...
o make your day so seamless! :)
Meghan B
5.0
3/19/2026
Kelsey and her team were absolutely AMAZING at making our wedding vision into a dreamy reality, they are supportive and think of every detail to keep you stress free! Thank you for...
making our big day even more special!!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 03/20/2026
Thank you so much Meghan! Your wedding was absolutely gorgeoussss down to. every detail! W...
e are so thankful to have been a part of it! Congratulations!!! :)
Shelli J
5.0
3/19/2026
Working with Kelsey and the S&B team for my husband's birthday celebration was an absolute dream. Their attention to detail, creativity, and calm, professional approach made the en...
tire experience effortless and truly enjoyable. Every moment was beautifully executed, it was a night I’ll never forget!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 03/19/2026
Thank you so much, Shelli! We loved working with you and celebrating your husband's specia...
l birthday!! Hope to work with you again soon :)
Maddie K
5.0
1/23/2026
Kelsey is incredible! I absolutely LOVED having her by my side on our wedding day. She made sure that every detail fell into place so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Being a ...
Type A personality I had difficulty letting go of control, but Kelsey made me feel safe and comfortable leaving it in her hands. Thank you for everything- highly recommend!!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 01/23/2026
Thank you so much Maddie! We are honored to have been a part of your special day :)
ASHLEY B
5.0
10/22/2025
Kelsey and her team were amazing. They were very hands on and involved in every aspect. Communication was on point in so many ways!! Our stress level went from 10 to 1 with her and...
her team. They became the point of contact for every venue we had. They made our dreams come true from decorations, to songs, to keeping the bridal party in line, and following anything we wanted to make happen. Very friendly and easy to get along with. They went above and beyond as far as expectations. It was so nice to have someone you could count on for sure!! Would 100% recommend their services. You could tell they take every wedding serious and strive to make every brides dream come true! 😁
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 10/22/2025
Ashley!! Yours and Kenneth’s wedding was an absolute dream and we are sooo thankful to hav...
e been a part of it! Thank you for trusting S&B to take your stress away. We loved working with you!! :) cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness! <3
Rachel K
5.0
10/06/2025
Don’t hire anyone else. Kelsey is going to do it better, I promise. I had so much anxiety about hiring a wedding planner, but Kelsey was one of the best decisions we made for our w...
edding. She was so responsive, helpful and executed our vision better than I could have imagined. She is more than worth her fees and she will make your day so easy to enjoy!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 10/06/2025
Rachel and Caleb, thank you for allowing S&B to be a part of such a special day. We loved ...
working with you both!! Please stay in touch!! :)
Kailey G
5.0
8/07/2025
10/10 recommend working with Kelsey L.! She goes above and beyond, paying attention to every detail, and making this process as easy and smooth as possible. She saw my vision from ...
day 1 and listened to my fiance and my suggestions, and made it reality. Her professionalism is stellar, and I hope everyone has an experience like this. Not only was she attentive to my necessary details, she provided so much reassurance, organization, and was available at any second needed. Any concern I ever brought up about the day, she provided valuable solutions right away! I could not be more thankful for her help and know that she is a huge reflection of my day!!
Sydney V
5.0
8/06/2025
S&B Cincy was the perfect choice for my husband and I for our wedding! Working with Kelsey, she ensured all our dreams came true! She was very open with communication and very prof...
essional to work with. Her and her team the day of the wedding made sure everything went off without a hitch! I couldn’t be more grateful for Kelsey and her team for helping make my day so special. If you’re looking for a wedding planner in the Cincy area, I’d definitely recommend S&B!!
Kelsey C
5.0
8/05/2025
Hiring Kelsey and her team was easily the best value we could have hoped for, for our event. From the minute we hired her we didn’t have to worry about another detail! Stunning and...
Brilliant will be hired for all of our events in the future!!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 08/06/2025
Awww thanks Kels!! Always love when I meet another Kelsey that spells our name the same { ...
right ;) } way!! :) Our team had so much fun working with you and Ryan!! Can't wait to plan more for you in the future!! :)
Katherine P
5.0
7/18/2025
Working with Kelsey from Stunning and Brilliant Events Cincinnati was an absolute dream! She made the entire planning process so smooth and stress-free. Every detail was thoughtful...
ly handled, and our day was truly perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better planner — highly recommend!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 08/06/2025
Hey Katherine! Thanks so much for the kind words!! We had so much fun working with you thr...
ough the whole process!! :)
Haleigh J
5.0
7/16/2025
Hiring Kelsey from Stunning and Brilliant Events was the single best decision we made during the wedding planning process. What began as a month-of coordination package quickly tur...
ned into a full 10 weeks of peace, calm, and total confidence, all thanks to her. From the moment she stepped in, my stress level dropped to zero, and I’m not exaggerating when I say she saved my life throughout the entire process—especially on the big day.
She had this incredible way of making me feel like everything was going to be okay, even when it felt like things were falling apart behind the scenes. On the day of the wedding, the bartenders continued to cause problems—but I barely even noticed. That’s how amazing Kelsey is. She handled every issue behind the scenes with such professionalism and care, shielding me from the chaos and making sure I could focus on the joy of the day, not the drama. She kept everything running smoothly, made sure I was taken care of, and never let the stress reach me. I was able to be fully present on my wedding day because of her. Kelsey is the definition of grace under pressure. She is organized, compassionate, reliable, and so good at what she does. She made me feel supported, seen, and safe throughout a very stressful time. She didn’t just coordinate my wedding—she carried me through it with heart and professionalism. If you are even considering hiring Kelsey—stop thinking and just do it. I promise you, she will be one of the best parts of your entire wedding experience. She truly went above and beyond for me, and I will never stop being grateful for her.
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Thank you, Haleigh!! Your kind words mean so much!! We are so happy we could make your spe...
cial day absolutely perfect for you!! :)
Jones
5.0
4/30/2025
After seeing Kelsey plan a wedding there is no other event planner I’d want to use. She is emphatically gifted with organizational skills and positive energy. She can see things ...
others don’t a few steps ahead. Her creativity truly shines throughout her process. One would be hard pressed to find anyone with more passion toward truly wanting to create a special, lasting memory for guests of honor and each guest at an event.
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Thank you so much <3 We had so much fun working with you!!
Sarah D
5.0
4/09/2025
The Best!!! Kelsey did not miss a single detail! She made me feel so comfortable and relaxed during the entire process I cannot recommend her enough. Gained a new friend too! Thank...
you so much!!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Thank you Sarah!! It was so much fun to bring your dreams to life for your special day!! S...
tay in touch!! :)
Bella L
5.0
4/02/2025
Kelsey is the sweetest! From the minute we started working with her, we knew we were in the best hands for our wedding day. She was on top of every detail from managing the vendors...
to lining up the wedding party for ceremony and even helped remove a stain from my mom's dress when she spilled wine! Honestly, hiring a planner was the best money spent.
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Thank you, Bella <3 we can't wait to work with you again in the future for planning so man...
y more events!! :)
Faith
5.0
3/27/2025
If you are looking for an amazing planner, Stunning & Brilliant is the way to go! They made sure our special day was stress-free and if there was ever a problem, it never made it t...
o us, they took care of everything! The team is so professional while making sure to bring the fun! Thank you S&B for making our day perfect!
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
This means the world, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy we were able t...
o make your day stress-free! :)
Kendal E
5.0
3/26/2025
Kelsey was an absolute dream to work with! From start to finish, she made the entire wedding planning process stress free and seamless. Her attention to detail, organization, and c...
reativity brought our vision to life even better than we imagined. She went above and beyond to make our special day perfect, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Kendal!! Thank you so much!! It would be my dream to work with you again for all or your p...
lanning needs!! Baby showers?? :) We had so much fun with you!!
Mary L
5.0
3/26/2025
KELSEY IS AMAZING! I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me and my big day! I highly recommend her to absolutely anyone and everyone! She will make your day stres...
s free, and flawless :)
Response from Stunning & Brilliant Events on 07/17/2025
Thank you Mary! :) This means so much!! :) <3
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