Elevated Events By Shelby

Elevated Events by SM is a high-end wedding planning and design company run by Shelby McNeil. Shelby grew up in the Hudson Valley and still lives in the area, which gives her local knowledge that planners commuting from the city don't have. She knows the venues, the vendors, and the quirks of planning events in this region.

Her background includes fashion and business, which shows up in the design-forward approach she takes with weddings. The company targets fashion-forward, design-conscious couples who want their wedding to look and feel like a designed experience rather than a standard event.

Shelby's personality comes through in her business description — upfront, matter-of-fact, honest. She's not the planner who tells you everything is fine when it isn't. That direct communication style works well for couples who want transparency during the planning process rather than sugar-coated updates.

Elevated Events offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. The full planning service covers design, vendor selection, budget management, timeline creation, and complete day-of management. Shelby creates detailed timelines and templates as part of her process, which keeps the planning organized and gives couples clear visibility into where things stand.

The company has 32 reviews on WeddingWire with praise for Shelby's professionalism, organization, and calm demeanor. Reviewers consistently highlight her dedication and her ability to exceed expectations.

Based in the Albany area, Shelby serves the Hudson Valley, New York, New Jersey, and the broader East Coast. For couples planning at a Hudson Valley wedding venue or a Catskills wedding venue who want a planner with local roots and a high-end design sensibility, Elevated Events brings both. If you're looking for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer who knows these vendors, get in touch.