Weddings That Feel Intentional, Not Overwhelming

Dramatically Simple Events designs thoughtfully paced, experience-focused weddings for couples who value presence over production. We believe weddings should be calm, meaningful, and deeply personal — not rushed, loud, or overly curated for appearances.

Our work isn’t measured in checklists completed or décor items chosen. It’s measured in how fully present you are on your wedding weekend, how deeply your people connect, and how clearly you remember the way being together felt long after the day is over.

Founder and Experience Architect, Vicki Russell, brings a refined, intuitive approach to event design shaped by years of planning celebrations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

With a deep appreciation for natural environments, human connection, and thoughtful flow, Vicki approaches each event as a lived experience rather than a production. Her work is rooted in listening closely, guiding gently, and holding space for moments to unfold naturally.

Known for calm leadership and a discerning eye, Vicki supports her couples with clarity and confidence — allowing them to stay present while she quietly directs the experience behind the scenes.

Fun fact: I’ve led over 300 events, and I’m often told the best problems I’ve solved are the ones couples never even noticed.

Dejay’ Nay - Associate Planner - Washington native with deep family roots in Seattle, I bring a lived-in understanding of the places and communities we serve. This work is personal to me—I’m not planning from the outside looking in, but from experience shaped by these spaces. That connection shows up in the care, pride, and responsibility I bring to every event.

Intentional, supportive, and deeply detail-oriented, I thrive behind the scenes—anticipating needs, staying organized under pressure, and ensuring every piece comes together seamlessly.

Fun Fact
While earning both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Washington State University, I was an extreme couponer—binder, strategy, perfectly matched deals included. Organized chaos has always been my superpower.

Kim - Assistant/Mixologist - Calm, quick-thinking, and highly supportive behind the scenes. Raised in the Pacific Northwest with a touch of Southern hospitality, I’m rain-ready, detail-driven, and thrive on helping wedding days run seamlessly. From timelines to last-minute pivots, I’m here to support the planner, the process, and the flow—always with professionalism and ease.

Fun Fact
I’m a mixologist and known for making a great cocktail or mocktail. Whether it’s elevated, fun, or alcohol-free, I’m always down to match the vibe

How We’re Different

Most planning companies talk about services. We talk about experience.

We don’t start with venue logistics or décor trends. We begin with:

• How you want your weekend to feel

• Where you want presence instead of pressure

• What matters most to you (quietly, internally, and collectively)

From there, we create a planning framework that protects that intention, filters decisions through your values, and holds the structure so you can be inside the moment.

Who Our Couples Are

You might be a fit if:

• You prefer connection to production

• You value calm leadership over constant options

• You want a weekend that feels lived in

• You care more about how it feels than how it looks

You’re not here for noise. You’re here for meaning. That’s exactly where we start.

What We Do

We guide — we don’t manage.
We contain — we don’t overwhelm.
We lead — we don’t push.

Your role becomes presence; ours becomes quiet stewardship.