event planning

From corporate to weddings to reality show watch parties!

In my [nearly] 15 years as a professional Event Planner, I've pretty much seen it all.

I got my start working in Employee Happiness and Events at an adventure travel company, and from there I opened my own boutique business planning weddings, parties, public events, big to-dos, and intimate gatherings. While I don't really do weddings anymore, I still dabble in events here and there.

For me, running an event is second nature. Whether it's an office chilli competition, a week-long party in India, a conference in Knoxville, an elopement in the park, or a finale party for the winner of Survivor (twice!), I've honed my ability to remain cool under pressure, anticipate needs long before they happen, and problem-solve on the fly.

And, of course, I always hit the dance floor hard for at least one song.

Looking for help with an event?

While I don't do too many events these days, I'm always open to hearing what you need and seeing what I can help with! See if anything below works for you, or give me a shout and let's work out something custom.

planner in your pocket

Planner in Your Pocket is just what it sounds like: a budget bite-sized event planner you can stick in your pocket and pull out along the way when you want a little guidance.

This is a great option for people who are happy to do all the planning themselves, but think having a few check-ins with a pro could be useful. We can start this service any time that works for you; from "where do we start" to halfway (or more!) through the process, it's useful any step of the way.

This service does not include assistance on the event day, but it does include:

^me running for my life after fluffing a veil

Three meetings

1. An initial brain-dump to see where you're at, what's left to do, and make an action plan.

2. A meeting to build your custom timeline, and templates on how to communiucate it to vendors and VIPs

3. A big ol' marathon meeting 3-4 weeks before the big day to go over every little detail and make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

documents

  • Planning checklists/action plan

  • Custom detailed timeline

  • Document templates for seating

    plans, meal selections, packing lists,

    and more

  • Email templates to send to vendors &

    VIPs so nothing slips through the

    cracks

  • Helpful tips, reminders, and “don't forget!”s the week of the event

Pricing: Sliding scale between $400-$600

Money is tight, and events are expensive!

I offer a sliding scale for the Planner In Your Pocket package to keep things accessible for most people.

Looking for full planning, month-of, or something else?

Give me a shout and tell me more about what you're planning and what sort of help you're looking for! I take on a limited number of events, and if the vibe is right, I'm happy to work out something custom for you, or refer you to another great planner.