09/08/2024
Yesterday I celebrated a half a decade (5 years!!) 🤯 since I launched Events by Ayla! What started as humble vision has blossomed into a full blown career that is so incredibly fulfilling + provides so many things to not only myself, but my family + over 45 couples I’ve had the opportunity + honor of working with since 2019!
EBA was not born overnight - I did not just wake up one morning + decide impulsively to start this thing on a whim. I am a born planner, tried and true - ever since I was a little girl, I always knew I wanted to own my own business + quite literally planned my life around wanting a career + life in event planning. From day one when I launched EBA, I was (and continue to be) very intentional with every aspect of my business. The amount of pride I put into every single interaction, conversation, client meeting, email, design board, my website + social media is thoughtfully curated. Every little detail is purposeful + filled with the personal touch of ME! 🩷💫
Balancing the demands of being a wedding planner + a full-time mom has been both challenging + rewarding. Juggling client meetings, vendor communication + wedding logistics with school runs, soccer / t-ball / gymnastic practices + bedtime stories requires a delicate dance of time management + prioritization - but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Being able to show my boys the importance of hard work, dedication + pursuing your passions is a gift that I do not take lightly 🤹🏼♀️
One of the greatest joys of my career is seeing my passion for creating magical weddings inspire my kids. My oldest son (who is almost 6) has already expressed his excitement about helping me with weddings when he gets older, which serves as a daily reminder that I am not only building a successful business but also building a legacy of love + inspiration within my boys. To all the moms out there who are chasing their dreams while simultaneously raising a family, I salute you! Truly, it mommin’ ain’t easy! 🫶🏼
To all my current couples, past couples + future couples - here’s to many more years of love, laughter + happily ever afters!! 🥂💍