In this episode, we are going to discuss all things venue related. I highly recommend doing some research for your ideal wedding destination and then getting some information from potential venues. When you are going on tours, ask questions like "How many people can you hold? and "Do you have required vendors?" Listen in to get some great tips and advice when it comes time to find your dream wedding venue.
 

Hello and thanks for listening to the happy veils podcast. I’m your host Kaytlyn Greene and today we’re going to deep dive into my story and how I got where I am today. 

So, to kick things off, here’s 5 ish things about me:

I’m a dog mom to Pisco, a little 11 pound maltese who’s my best friend honestly, I’ve been with my husband for almost 12 years and we’ve been married for almost 3, I went to Appalachian state university and studied hospitality and tourism management, I love exercising and I'm always down for a walk at the greenway and last but not least, I love love which brings me to where I am today. I don’t have your typical story where I always knew I wanted to be a wedding planner. I have done several different jobs that taught me a lot, but also showed me what my passion wasn’t. At one point I thought I wanted to be an accounting major and after I got into my first laws of account and got like a 12 on my first exam, I quickly realized that I needed to go a different route. After I graduated from App, I got accepted into the Disneyland college program where I worked in retail and quickly learned that wasn’t the career I had hoped it would be for me. While I was there, I decided to get certified in wedding planning, in hopes that I would use it one day. My dad always taught me to get certified  in as much as you possibly can, and learn different kinds of things so that’s the philosophy I live by. 

After Disneyland, I worked in student housing, vacation rentals, and just felt that I was in a rut. For me, those jobs were just a paycheck at the end of the day, and it wasn’t my passion or what I felt my calling was. Several years later, I finally decided that I was going to take the very large leap and start my own wedding planning business, and, I never would’ve guessed how it would take off. I’m so thankful for where I am today and I can’t wait to see what the road ahead holds. 

One of my favorite parts of wedding planning is that every wedding is different. I love hearing all of the ideas that these brides and grooms have, and how they all come together is so fun to see. I have always enjoyed planning and organizing things and making sure people are doing what they’re supposed to be doing and this role fits all those boxes. I mainly have weddings in North Carolina right now but one of my shorter term goals would be to be a traveling wedding planner…maybe I’ll put that on my 2024 vision board. 

Thanks for taking time to get to know me and next time on the show we’ll be going over everything venues! I’ll be sharing some helpful information on what to look for, what questions to ask and more! Thanks for listening to the happy veils podcast! 

Hello and thanks for listening to the happy veils podcast. I’m your host, Kaytlyn Greene, and I’ll be walking you through your wedding planning process. I own White Oak Events Co. based in North Carolina and I offer everything from full service planning to month of coordination. I get to work in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina planning dream weddings for couples just like you. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. It should be fun, creative and trust me, it’s so worth it. Whether you are newly engaged, in the middle of planning a wedding or are just wanting some pointers for when you get to start planning your big day, this podcast is for you. My goal is to share tips, tricks and insights from wedding professionals to help your planning process seem less daunting. I can’t wait for you to be part of this and don’t forget to subscribe to this wherever you listen to podcasts. I look forward to chatting with you and making your wedding dreams a reality!