Celebrations were always a huge part of my life, whether it was a wedding, birthday, or any other life occasion, I looked forward to all the dressing up, traditions, dancing, laughter and love that came with it.
These celebrations bring families and friends together and entice loved ones to lend a hand to make the event the best that it can be. When it came time to plan my own wedding, I found myself excited about and invested in the planning process, I was lucky to have family and friends who were willing to help me when I needed it. However, after the wedding I learned that not all my family and friends involved had the opportunity to enjoy my wedding, rather they were stressed about the planning and execution of it.
This desire is what inspired me to start Create Your Events, I want YOUR family to be able to enjoy your event, without taking on the additional stress that planning and execution brings.
During my day-to-day life, I work as a strategy consultant/project manager within the healthcare industry. My daily work requires me to manage a budget, put things into order, and solve problems, all of which are skills I bring with me to Create Your Events.
Outside of my work, I enjoy challenging my creativity and problem solving skills by creating interactive games, solving sudoku puzzles and playing card/board games. My ideal day is spent with loved ones, enjoying great food and conversation.
I grew up in a family that loved hosting and celebrating milestones and being raised in that environment gave me a passion for event planning. I was given that opportunity during my own wedding, and it was quite the learning experience!
I learned that unlike the parties I grew up with, food and drinks were not the only important aspects of a great event, it required a lot more coordination, organization, details and thoughtfulness.
In my personal experience, my husband and I had to merge the customs of our two families, being that we come from different religious backgrounds. It was important to us to plan our events in a manner that honored both of our traditions. What we ultimately learned from our experience is that the bride and groom deserve to have the wedding that makes them happy, free from the pressures and opinions of others. Though valued, these opinions are not always helpful during the stressful process of planning a wedding and moving into a new chapter of life.
I am a strong believer that marriage is one of the biggest milestones in one's life and Create Your Events is my way of alleviating some of the stressors that comes with wedding planning so both bride and groom and their families can have a more beautiful and joyful wedding experience.
When I am not planning/coordinating events, I work as a Behavior Consultant for families and individuals with various developmental disabilities. The organization, collaboration and working towards a goal are all skills I use daily in my work and bring with me to Create Your Events.
On my off time, I love trying new cuisines, I am a foodie at heart (checkout our insta @TheFoodieManns), going for walks with my dogs and travelling to places with more beaches and less problems!
We look forward to connecting and working with all our future clients!
Let's Create Your Event.
Partial/Full-Planning or Month-of-Coordination
for Weddings and Receptions
Birthday Parties, Anniversaries
and Corporate Events