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About

Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Brilliant Affairs is a professional event planning company. This team of dedicated event planners specializes in creating truly magnificent weddings and other celebratory events. Working closely with every couple their primary goal to provide exceptional guidance and create an unforgettable and personalized celebration.

Experience

Denise Zera is a certified event planner and is the owner of this business. With over a decade of experience in the event management industry, Denise has successfully organized several religious and non-religious weddings, destination weddings, civil unions, and elopements. Her inspiration and drive comes from helping couples create precious lifelong memories. Along with her award-winning team, Denise also services New York, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Services Offered

Brilliant Affairs offers couples a variety of wedding packages and services. Couples can also tailor each service to best match their specific requirements, ensuring that their day runs as smoothly as possible. Their Luxury Design package is a fully-comprehensive event planning bundle that takes care of everything on each couple's to-do list. Other packages include customizable event enhancements, day-of coordination, and partial planning. Additional planning services available include the following:

  • Vendor referrals
  • Consultations
  • Guestlist creation
  • Timelines
  • Budget analysis
  • Complete event design
  • RSVP management
  • Decoration setup
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Erica K. Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Planner

I booked Brilliant Affairs in April 2021 for my September 2021 wedding. At first I was not going to use a planner but was starting to get over whelmed with planning and the day of organization. I just wanted to make sure my day would run smooth, so that's when I decided to book Brilliant Affairs. Looking back I am so grateful I did. During the final month of preparation Denise was very easy to get a hold of to answer any questions. Denise made my day run extremely smooth and was right by my side throughout the day if I need anything! (including ginger ale to settle my stomach during pictures) Her day of timeline and organization was flawless. Even my hotel coordinator made a comment that she was on point with her organization and details of the day and that I had a great coordinator! I could not be more pleased with my experience! Look no further and book Brilliant Affairs, you will not regret it!
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Donna Sent on 02/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Vision comes to life

I had a vision for our wedding, a romantic 1920's Mardi Gras held at a grand ballroom attached to a real 1920s mansion for 225 people. Covid forced us to replan many times over. Our result was an intimate but elegant 1920's Mardi Gras soiree for 60 that included a jazz band and vaudeville entertainment since dancing was not allowed due to Covid. Hiring Brilliant Affairs and Denise was the BEST decision we ever made. First, as an older bride with no mother of the bride, Denise followed the entire journey as part of the team on our planning website. She offered suggestions such as locating our florist and unique details such as our' live painter' that painted our first dance. She called vendors, created a fantastic day of schedule, and worked with the venue to ensure every detail was as expected and desired. She stopped by the morning of the wedding to check in and see how I was doing! She was so kind and organized; I really could not have asked for anything more. I highly recommend her to anyone, and we cannot thank her enough for helping us create our dream wedding, or four. She made the weeks leading up to the wedding more fun and less stressful as we waited out changes in Covid rules for our state. Having her there on the "day of" to oversee everything and make sure that all the elements and personal touches were in place made our day so much more enjoyable because we could participate in everything. Words cannot express my gratitude to Denise and Brilliant Affairs. I was fortunate to have had her help. She was always 100% on top of things. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything, every person, every moment perfect for us. I have already hired her to help with our post-Covid vowel renewal and reception in a year!!!
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Krysteen F. Sent on 09/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Denise is the best

Denise has been AMAZING during this planning process! she is available 24/7 and is always happy to answer my questions even if I've asked them repeatedly. Denise is great at keeping us on track as to when we need to be booking vendors or sending out save the dates. I would be lost with out her and highly recommend to any bride and groom who are looking for a wedding planner.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Very polite and very easy to work with. Beautiful and would recommend them to all! It was a pleasure to work with you!

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I recommend the services of Brilliant Affairs to make your Wedding Day a one-of-a-kind event that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for years to come. ~~ Angela Neik www.calligraphybyangela.com 214 957 2155 Dallas Calligrapher

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