MEET THE PLANNER

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I am a beagle mom, lover of flowers, dancing, music, and tacos! Wild Garden Weddings & Events (formerly The Crafts & Cocktails Co.) was born back in 2019 when I hosted a crafting party with a cocktail demonstration for a group of friends. I was peer pressured into starting a fun little side business! I hold a degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida, and after 10 years of corporate event planning with Disney, the University of Florida, and The City of Gainesville, a good friend reached out to me in 2021. She was asking for help with her wedding. The friend just wanted to scrap everything and elope! I helped to organize her files and tie up loose ends and the sense of relief my friend felt at the end of our coffee date sparked so much joy! I have experience with bartending, photography, florals, design, and logistics, with a deep connection to capturing special moments. A perfect match for wedding planning don't you think? For the past few years, I have been slowly steering my ship towards weddings and now it's full speed ahead!