08/03/2024
•• MEET OUR TEAM ••
Where are you from?
I'm originally from Cartersville, Ga
but I now live in Sharpsburg, Ga with my husband, Drew, and our soon to be daughter, Evie coming in October!
Why do you love working weddings?
When I was 10 years old, I was invited to join my grandparents as they attended a Sunday brunch wedding. I still remember the details of it to this day. Brunch on the back patio complete with fresh waffles and omelets, sunny yellow paint on the walls, crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, women dressed in their Sunday best and mimosas passed for toasting. The bride looked like an absolute princess in my eyes.
If I had to think back on a moment when I fell in love with weddings, it would have been that Sunday when wedding day magic filled my heart for the first time. I've been trying my best to recreate that feeling for brides, grooms and wedding guest ever since!
What’s your secret wedding day skill you love to use during a wedding? Why?
Adaptation.
I'm a fairly flexible person with a desire to make things happen, no matter the obstacle. With every event, especially weddings, there are bound to be hiccups and changes to the plan but it's important when choosing a coordination team to secure a team with the ability to adapt to those hiccups, overcome them and still deliver on the bride and groom desires, design and wedding day dreams! So much of this mentality has been learned hands on from working with Christy over the years!
What’s your favorite wedding day flower bouquet? Color? Why?
I love a whimsical, artisan like bouquet! The less structure the better, secured with hanging chiffon ribbon. Total heart throb. Up until recently, I would have for sure chosen my own wedding florals. A classic choice of white roses, ranunculus with greenery, blue hydrangea and blue delphinium, finished off with white anemone. However, I've seen beautiful BRIGHT floral bouquets lately and loved them, so maybe heart may be changing!
What’s your fav part of a wedding day?
I'm sure I should say the moment the bride walks down the aisle to the man of her dreams but if I'm totally honest, it's the end of the evening as the party is hopping. Everyone is so happy, guest are smiling, the bride and groom are enjoying themselves and the stress of the day seems to has somewhat melted away. As a coordinator, your able to step back during that time and see that all the hard work, all the adaptations, all the decor and the months of planning that fell into place and the beautiful marriage that is already off to a wonderful start. There is something magical about that moment as we get to remember what an honor is is to share in making beautiful wedding days happen!
What are two things you always have on you on wedding day ?
This one is easy, floral wire and black apron.
Need something hung? Floral wire. Need florals reconstructed? Floral wire. Welcome sign won't stay on the easel? I've got your back...Floral wire.
Underrated but comes through everytime!
Secondly, my black waist apron obsession began years ago working with Christy. Pockets for everything we might need, right at our fingertips to help ensure your day is exactly as it needs to be.
What’s a wedding day “trouble’s brewing” warning sign you actively watch for ?
Rouge Guests. We all know them, we all have them. While guest are an integral part of your special day and it can be extremely excited to celebrate with them, I tend to watch for guest who may want to do something different than what the bride or groom has requested for their day. These situations can be sticky when not dealt with properly. Hiring a coordination team that has the confidence to kindly, respectfully and professionally redirect a guest to insure the desired plan takes place is really important! We always want your guest to enjoy their experience but your wedding day desires and requests are our top priority!
What’s your favorite thing about working at Weddings By Christy?
Definitely the growth I've experienced over the last several years of working alongside Christy!
Going from our very first wedding together several years ago and being so nervous, not nearly knowing how to handle certain situations, to now confidently and comfortably helping complete a brides day of timeline and design is really a testament to Christy's ability to not only do her job well but to also train up her team to be able to hold themselves to the same standard of excellence.
