MEET YOUR PLANNERS

Photos by Zaire Kacz and Katy Cook

SARA

HOLLY

CANDICE

CHARLENE

FRANKIE

 Owner & Lead Planner 

a note from Sara - 

I say it to clients all the time: "Hiring a wedding planner is like hiring a friend." It's true. That's why we refer to our planning packages as "relationships."

 

Getting invited to your wedding is a big deal and we take it very seriously! We know that working with a planner inherently requires an immediate sense of trust, patience and reliability. That's why our company philosophy is heavily centered in communication. The way we work is all about interaction, collaboration and (simply put) having a great time! 

Don't get us wrong - event design is our love language. We're fanatically organized, meticulously detail-oriented and really attracted to big ideas. We're all over the hottest wedding trends, finding next-level inspiration and brainstorming "wow" moments as fine, rare and full of love as our couples. But, at the end of the day, honoring your story and your vision is our top priority.  

We'd love to get to know you. In the meantime, let us introduce ourselves. 

GET TO KNOW US 

in ten things.

  •  I HOLD A DEGREE IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM UNC-CHAPEL HILL. 

  •  SIRI CALLS ME "SPECIAL AGENT CLEO DIAMOND."

  •  I HAVE AN INEXPLICABLY LARGE COLLECTION OF TURQUOISE SHOES.

  •  I AM A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR THE ENDANGERED RED PANDA.

  •  MY RELATIONSHIP WITH FRENCH MACARONS WOULD BE BEST DESCRIBED AS A ROMANCE.

  •  JAZZ IS MY SOUL FOOD. 

  •  MY VOICE MAIL WAS RECORDED BY DWIGHT SCHRUTE FROM THE OFFICE. (SERIOUSLY, TRY IT.)

  •  I ONCE PLAYED A FLIGHT ATTENDANT IN AN AVETT BROTHERS MUSIC VIDEO.

  • I LOVE PODCASTS. I AM ASHEVILLE'S REGIONAL PRODUCER FOR THE MOTH PODCAST.

  • I AM REGULARLY CAUGHT SINGING IN ELEVATORS.

ABOUT SARA 

  • WAYNESVILLE, NC IS MY HOMETOWN.

  • I OWN A 1965 VOLKSWAGEN BUS.

  • TRAVELING TO EVERY CONTINENT IS AT THE TOP OF MY BUCKET LIST.

  • I WOULD RATHER BE OUTDOORS, CAMPING OR HIKING, THAN ANYWHERE ELSE.

  • CALL ME SENTIMENTAL - I STILL HAVE ALMOST EVERY BIRTHDAY CARD I'VE EVER RECEIVED.

  • MY ENERGETIC BRITTANY SPANIEL MAKES THE BEST RUNNING PARTNER.

  • MY MOST PRIZED POSSESSION IS MY BIBLE.

  • I HAVE A PASSION FOR TRAVEL AND MEETING PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

  • I HAVE FLOATED ON THE DEAD SEA AND SAILED ON THE SEA OF GALILEE.

  • BOW TIES ARE MY WEAKNESS.

 

ABOUT HOLLY

 

  • I GOT ENGAGED ON THE BEACH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

  • I LOVE VOLLEYBALL. I ONCE COACHED HIGH SCHOOL AND NOW PLAY IN A SAND LEAGUE.

  • TRAVELING IS MY FAVORITE. I TRY TO FLY SOMEWHERE EVERY 2 MONTHS. 

  • I LOVE TO DANCE UNTIL THE SUN COMES UP.

  • I GROUP CHAT WITH MY THREE SISTERS EVERY DAY.

  • I TEAR UP EVERY TIME I WATCH A BRIDE WALK DOWN THE AISLE.

  • MY HUSBAND IS MY BEST FRIEND. I COULD HANG OUT WITH HIM 24/7.

  • I AM VERY DETAIL-ORIENTED AND LOVE SEEING EVERYTHING FALL INTO PLACE.

  • ONE OF MY DREAMS IS TO HAVE A PET MONKEY.

  • I HAVE A COLLECTION OF SHOT GLASSES FROM EVERY CITY I'VE VISITED.

 

 
 

ABOUT CHARLENE

ABOUT FRANKIE

  • I DRINK ICED COFFEE YEAR-ROUND, EVEN WHEN IT'S SNOWING.

  • I HAVE WATCHED FRIENDS, START TO FINISH, FOUR TIMES. 

  • I HAVE 2 CATS. I WILL SHOW YOU PICTURES OF THEM IF GIVEN THE CHANCE.

  • I WAS BORN IN ALABAMA. 

  • MY FAVORITE FORM OF SELF-CARE IS SPENDING HOURS AT THE GYM.

  • WHENEVER I HAVE THE CHANCE,  I AM HIKING OR DRIVING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.

  • I LOVE TRUE CRIME PODCASTS.

  • I VIEW WEDDING FLORALS AS A HIGH ART FORM.

  • I HAVE A DEGREE IN HISTORY.

  • IN MY FREE TIME, I LOVE TO READ AND WRITE NOVELS.

ABOUT CANDICE

 

  • I AM A SOUTHERN GIRL BORN AND RAISED IN THE BIG APPLE.

  • I SPEAK IN SPREADSHEETS.

  • I'M THE PROUD MOTHER OF A RESCUED BEAGLE.

  • BAKING IS MY SPORT.

  • I FALL ASLEEP EVERY NIGHT TO RE-RUNS OF THE OFFICE.

  • BOATING ON THE FINGER LAKES IS MY HAPPY PLACE.

  • SUSHI AND CHAMPAGNE ARE TWO OF MY FAVORITE FOOD GROUPS.

  • I BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING.

  • I ONCE VISITED ALL FOUR DISNEY PARKS IN ONE DAY.

  • EVENING WALKS WITH MY HUSBAND ARE MY FAVORITE.