Laura Maddox has over fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry. She earned a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism management from the University of South Carolina and is also a Certified Wedding Planner. Through the years she has worked in all aspects of the industry; for private clubs, hotels, restaurants in and around Atlanta, as well as a number of private employers. Prior to joining Magnolia Events & Planning full time, she served as an Executive Assistant to a prominent CEO in downtown Atlanta. She often jests that the demands of this position prepared her most for what she does today. Laura started moonlighting with the firm in 2009 and quickly became a leader in the local event community. She has directed numerous high profile events with tremendous success while building an even more powerful reputation, which led her to becoming a partner in Magnolia Events & Planning in 2011. Laura resides in Roswell with her husband, two kids, and two dogs – she is always ready with some pictures if you ask! When she’s not planning fabulous events around the city you can find her practicing her culinary talents, training for her next half marathon or bike race, contributing to her church or spending time with her large extended family.
Kate Harper - Harper Events
Kate calls Chattanooga, TN home with her pug, Glitzy. With years in the planning industry, Kate realized that her passion is executing creative ideas into tangible and special memories for others. Whether it's large scale weddings, social events, intimate gatherings, or more- every detail matters. When Kate is not planning an event, she is hanging out with her friends and family, watching Tennessee Football or spending time at her alma mater, Sewanee. A world traveler, Kate loves immersing herself into different cultures and meeting new people. She believes anything is possible with copious amounts of coffee.
Kelly Parada - Golden Pineapple Weddings
Hello everyone! I had such a great time talking speaking with Kelly Parada of Golden Pineapple Weddings. She's a wonderful person doing wonderful work for her clients and I think you'll get the sense of how diverse and unique she is in this episode!