About Élevé
Rob & Chelsea Sophiea, Owners of Élevé Events
The story of Élevé Events started back in 2009 when we were known as Sweet Seats Chair Covers.
So much has changed with weddings and events, but back then, chair covers were all the rage and we specialized in providing the largest selection in chair covers and styling services. We’re still the leader in providing these items (we house 11 different sizings to fit almost any chair out there), but our inventory has expanded to offer the many different rental options we have today. Our name no longer captured all that we are, so we chose to rebrand in 2021 to Élevé Events...and we couldn’t be happier to bring you a fresher look into the business we’ve grown into.
Élevé comes from the french word “elevate.” We are here to raise the standard higher because your event deserves that.
We do this by being intentional with the questions we ask clients, being detailed with our communications and design options, and having an owner involved with your order to make sure details are carried through to your event.
We’ve always been a small business run by a husband & wife team. Personalized service is how we give our clients the best experience! When you call or email Élevé Events, it’s the owners that respond. By being owner-operators, we get to be involved with every order and we know the unique details of your event which is a tremendous opportunity when we are on-site making sure every detail of your order is taken care of. There’s no curbside delivery with our team, we take great care of our inventory and want to make sure it’s set up perfectly for your event. If we need to adapt on-site, we’ll adapt. We understand things can change last minute and having our team there makes it easy on you.
Your event details and vision matter to us.
Our mission remains the same as it did in 2009: providing clients with unparalleled experience through customer service and quality rentals.
A Personal Experience
Customer Service
Best Quality
We are Chelsea & Rob, the owners of Élevé Events.
We both grew up in Traverse City and are lucky enough to raise our family here as well. When we aren’t working, we take full advantage of northern Michigan summers (you can’t beat them), hosting taco nights for friends and family, and cruising the local peninsulas for the best wines our region has to offer. We enjoy the outdoors, camping with our kids, live music, and catching a sunset.
Chelsea has a background in hospitality and events. She does the designing, sketching, and thoroughly enjoys the creative aspect of the business. Her favorite part of the business is seeing photos of all the different event elements coming together.
Rob keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes with rental orders and delivery logistics. His engineer mind is highly prized in our business by finding ways to make client visions come to life. You’ll likely see him setting up or tearing down at events, and he’s always the guy to offer a helping hand.
