About Lucky Girl Weddings

Throughout my childhood and young adulthood, I realized that my favorite activities involved interacting with other people, planning events and organizing. When I was a young girl I would organize my closet, our kitchen cupboards, our CDs – anything I could get my hands on! In high school and college, I took on more important organizational tasks such as my university's homecoming activities, student government and alumni events.

In college and after graduation, I really started to think about a future as a Professional Organizer, Meeting and Events Planner or Wedding Planner. Because I had not yet met the man of my dreams, the wedding planning option was put to the back burner. I focused on developing other skills while working at the front desk of a large resort and then in a Human Resources office. I then had the opportunity to work as a Catering Manager for a college in Grand Rapids, MI. As the Catering Manager I helped over forty brides plan and carry out their wedding receptions.

Then, a change in management occurred and I was out of a job! This was all it took to motivate me to start my own business. Although most people probably thought I was crazy, I was delighted to be unemployed and have all the free time I needed to start Lucky Girl Weddings! After I became engaged in February of 2007, I got to work planning my own wedding and loved it. Yes, there were times of frustration...but overall it was an amazing experience. This further solidified the fact that I wanted to do this for a living.

I researched and purchased a Wedding Planning Certification home study course by SuperWeddings.com, part of the International Institute of Weddings. This course was extremely helpful in my development as a business owner and wedding planner. I finished the course and am a professionally Certified Wedding Planner. Lucky Girl Weddings became a reality in December of 2007.

God truly does have a plan for all of our lives. When something dramatic happens to you, you can pout, or you can make your dreams come true!