EXPERIENCE BRILLIANCE
Small team. Big moments. A lifetime of happiness. With more than twelve years of experience planning wedding and events, we're experts in perfecting the details and creating the extraordinary. We exist so that you can enjoy the fun parts of planning and leave the stress behind. Our clients are intensely busy professionals who depend on us to make their planning process stress-free and to discover what will make their day uniquely special. We make design and planning simple for our clients - and simple isn't easy.
Born at the intersection of clever and creative, Brilliant Event Planning harnesses the power of emotion to make your most important day less stressful and more beautiful. At our core, we are a culture of action and imagination.
Brilliant Event Planning was founded in 2008 and is co-owned by Sarah Glick (our Boston wedding planner) and Chelsea LaFollette (our NYC wedding planner). We have offices in both New York City and Boston, which service local destinations such as The Hamptons, Cape Cod, and Newport, as well as abroad. Over the years, we've been honored to have been featured in places like Style Me Pretty, CNN, The New York Times, The Knot, The Today Show, Carats and Cake, Brides, Boston Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings, and more!
MEET SARAH + CHELSEA
Sarah Glick and Chelsea LaFollette are the magic makers at Brilliant Event Planning. They believe there is something to celebrate in every moment. Chelsea is the lead planner in the New York City office, while Sarah is the lead Boston wedding planner. Though based in two locations, they often team up to create weddings and events together.
Sarah's favorite part of wedding day is the first dance, but not because of the newlyweds! It's the moment when the grandparents join in for that first slow song.
The team fondly calls her SG (even though technically she's SR now) and she's the team's smile instigator. She started freelancing for Brilliant after graduating with a degree in Psychology from McGill University in Montreal. She fell in love with weddings and never left. Now she co-owns the company with Chelsea.
When she's not planning weddings, she can be found hiking mountains with her husband, giggling and exploring with her children, traveling, listening to crime podcasts, attending Pure Barre classes, snuggling with her fat cat Pip, and munching on chocolate chip cookies.
You can follow Sarah behind the scenes in our stories, signed “SG”.
Chelsea's favorite part of wedding day is when the father of the bride tears up at the sight of his daughter in her wedding dress - it gets her every time!
Chelsea got her start in weddings after completing her first year of law school. She realized she wanted a career that made her excited to go to work every day. After managing the operations and expansion of a gourmet food company, she joined Sarah's team at Brilliant and never looked back!
When she's not planning events, Chelsea can be found in her kitchen creating something delicious. Other interests include snuggling her babies, raiding home decor stores, searching for the stinkiest cheese (ask about her family's dairy farm!), and traveling with her husband.
You can follow Chelsea behind the scenes in our stories, signed “CL”.
MEET KATE
Kate is the Senior Associate Planner at Brilliant Event Planning. She’s the mastermind of details and logistics and our right hand. Kate also plans and designs weddings for her own clients in wedding venues throughout New England.
Kate has a double major in Psychology and Human Development from Connecticut College, with a minor in Studio Art. When she’s not planning weddings, you can find her trying new restaurants, spending time with her family, and getting outside with her dogs Gus and Rosie.
You can follow Kate behind the scenes in our stories, signed “KH”.
JOIN US!
INTERNSHIPS
Want to be a part of our Brilliant team? While we don’t currently have any full-time positions available, we are also always looking for cheery future event creators who want more experience in event planning to join our internship program in both New York City and Boston. Please email chelsea@brillianteventplanning.com with your cover letter and resume to apply.
MENTORING
Have you already taken the leap to start your own wedding and event planning company, but feel stuck on how to take things to the next level? Our coaching sessions are perfect for planners who are either about to start their company or are in the first three years of business.
After a complimentary 30 minute consultation to determine your needs, mentoring sessions are custom-created for you and your wedding and event planning business. We offer both hourly and intensive sessions. Email sarah@brillianteventplanning.com to learn more and visit the Brilliant Boutique to help you grow your new event planning business.