I met Allyson when I first attempted to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail back in 2021. We immediately clicked on Day 2 of our hike and continued to walk and suffer together through the desert of Southern California for the next few weeks…

In just a few short days, my husband Parkes and I will be celebrating our 9 year anniversary…I truly can’t believe it. It seems like it was just yesterday when I found myself walking down the aisle with my arms linked with my Dad’s, and I was staring into the eyes of the man I would spend the rest of my life with...

Payton stuck out to me from the beginning. Our first phone call, I heard her wrangling her 2 year old daughter in the background all while somehow maintaining conversation with me as we chatted about what she envisioned for her and Harrison’s wedding. All she truly cared about was the fact that she was finally going to marry the love of her life…

I had been looking forward to this wedding for many months for a multitude of reasons. For one, they were my first clients I had ever worked with. They took a chance on me while I was still building out my website and working at the farmers markets. A mutual friend at the market got us connected and the rest was history!

When I had the opportunity to play the role of both “Wedding Planner” and “Maid of Honor” for my little sissy’s wedding, I knew it was going to be tough. But I couldn’t help but view it as an opportunity to challenge myself and take on what I knew would be the toughest wedding I would ever work…and by far the most fulfilling.

So here’s a fun fact…for the past three years, I have worked seasonally at Third Day Markets greenhouse where I would make sure all of the plants and flowers were happy and healthy. After spending so many months in that greenhouse…I started to think “this would be the PERFECT location for an intimate event.” And so when I created Wooded Wilds Events, I started dreaming and scheming…

I could not imagine a better way to kick off the spring season. Last month, I had the honor of attending the Lovill House Sip & See. There is SO much I love about this venue. How they fully embrace the Appalachian culture, how they prioritize sustainability, the history and character this Bed & Breakfast holds within these walls, I could go on and on…

I could not imagine a better way to kick off the spring season. Last month, I had the honor of attending the Lovill House Sip & See. There is SO much I love about this venue. How they fully embrace the Appalachian culture, how they prioritize sustainability, the history and character this Bed & Breakfast holds within these walls, I could go on and on…

Joining HCEP was hands-down THE best decision I could have made for myself as a newbie in the Wedding Industry. They have been my biggest cheerleaders and an incredible source of support and encouragement as a new Wedding Planner here in the High Country.

I remember I couldn’t wait until all the backend tasks were finished when building this business from the ground up. Creating an LLC, starting up a small business bank account, building out my contracts, getting insured, all the boring tasks that I had little to no interest in…BUT I DID IT! And now it’s time for the fun stuff…

Holy cow…this is actually happening. A few months ago, I found myself pondering what my future would look like while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (a 2,652 mile trail that stretches from Canada to Mexico). I kept trying to envision what my life would look for me once this crazy adventure was over. You see…I have basically been a professional dreamer and schemer since 2020…when COVID hit…