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Misty Willinger misty willinger events
Misty Willinger has a reputation for being the hardest working woman in the room . Many of her clients have paid her the ultimate compliment after their wedding by referring her to friends and saying , “ I would have paid Misty DOUBLE !” After college , Misty started working in the corporate world traveling , managing sales growth spreadsheets , profit & loss statements , all while learning how to communicate with different types of people . She had a gift for planning , organizing and paying attention to details , but knew in her heart the corporate gig was not for her . She loved helping plan weddings . She left the business world to work as an Event Planner for two different wedding venues in the St . Louis area , but finally decided to start her own wedding planning service here in Springfield . The business skills she learned helped prepare Misty to take this leap . She says , “ You have to really know what you are doing when your customers trust you with their money ! It is so much more than just the design aspect and set up .” Misty has been in this industry for 13 years and loves working with couples to design , plan and execute the wedding of their dreams . From full wedding planning to day-of coordinating , Misty says , “ Planning a wedding with me does not have to be stressful . We break it down into manageable pieces and make it fun .” Fairy godmothers solve overwhelming problems , and that is just what Misty does . Having working relationships with area wedding vendors , knowledge and expertise is one of the many benefits of working with her . You can be confident Misty will be fully immersed in your wedding - from making sure all of the moving parts are in order , to coordinating logistics , to bringing you a plate of champagne and appetizers before you start taking pictures , Misty brings peace and calm to your very important , busy day .
pro advice
Figure out your budget ASAP . Then make a list of non-negotiables that you have always dreamed of for your wedding . Don ’ t invite too many opinions , it is YOUR day !
Samantha roshan silk and champagne weddings & events
Where caring and compassion meet business and brains , you will find Samantha Roshan . Samantha started Silk and Champagne Weddings and Events in 2018 . She had graduated college with a degree in Business Management , but truly loved helping her church , friends and family coordinate weddings and events , rather than working a 9 to 5 job , and decided to jump into the wedding industry with both feet . Samantha offers couples full wedding coordination , day-of or partial planning , and can customize a package based on the bride ’ s needs . Samantha says . “ My favorite part of wedding planning is getting to know the bride and groom and their families . I appreciate the love and trust they give me to help make their wedding vision come alive .” When she works with couples , Samantha is able to recommend a wide variety of wedding vendors from midwest Missouri all the way to the Branson area . She has even had caterers and DJs compliment her by saying they have never seen as detailed a timeline as the one Samantha creates and coordinates for her couples . She is all in , 100 %, for her clients and tries to solve any problems that might arise without the newlyweds ever even knowing . Once , she discovered the florist made a mistake and never delivered the flowers . Samantha dashed out , found the missing flowers and quickly started decorating the room and distributing the corsages without missing a beat . Just as fairy godmothers are kind and caring , Samantha ’ s number one priority is “ I want the bride and groom to feel served and loved so that they can enjoy their wedding , stress-free .”
pro advice pro advice
Soak it all in ! Be present , unplug and enjoy this special time with your spouse , friends and family .