Rebecca - Founder, Lead Designer, Floral Designer
I began my career as a wedding planner in 2007, a few years after planning my own wedding, and completing training through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants. My detail-oriented personality and organization skills helped to play big part in discovering this passion. When I am not planning weddings, I am camping by a lake and paddleboarding with my dog and my daughter. I live in Farmington. I love traveling to new places, my favorite place I've traveled to is Hawaii.
Favorite part of a wedding day: When I fluff the bride's train and send her down the aisle to meet her groom, because then I can take a deep breath and enjoy the moment we have all gathered for; to witness two people's love for each other.
Favorite flower: Iris
Favorite color: Purple
Fun fact about me: I am a pescatarian (only eat fish), and I once had 5 pet rats.
Favorite venues: High West Distillery, La Caille, River Bottoms Ranch, Blue Sky Ranch
Samantha - Lead Planner & Floral Assistant
I have always loved planning, whether it is a birthday, vacation or BBQ. My dedication to the event, the details and organization is so worth it to see it all come full circle. I began my career with the Event Planning program at Salt Lake Community College and joined the Wedding Expectations team in 2019. I live in Saratoga Springs with my husband and 3 kids. I am football mom and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Favorite part of a wedding day: Seeing every piece of the planning be put together to make a dream come true for the new Mr. and Mrs.
Favorite flower: Gerber Daisy
Favorite color: Coral
Fun fact about me: I am a beauty school graduate.
Favorite venues: Red Butte, High West Distillery, Millcreek Inn, Solitude
Skyli - Coordinator
I truly love what I do. From meeting with clients, helping to plan weddings, and executing the whole big day, I love every moment. My strength is staying organized & ensuring the day runs smoothly, while also having fun and making sure my clients are enjoying every moment with each other and their loved ones. I want to take on the hard parts so my clients can feel relaxed.
My favorite part of the wedding day are the one-on-one moments between the couple: the vows, first look, first dance, etc. Seeing the true love and pure happiness that two people share is so beautiful and gets me every time. Im always so honored to get to know my clients, become friends, and be a part of their big day.
When I’m not at a wedding, I will be anywhere outside. Either hiking, swimming, or just reading a book by the lake, I love the outdoors.
Favorite flower: Lilacs
Favorite color: Purple
Jill - Assistant coordinator
I love, love, love wedding planning and being a part of the Wedding Expectations team is a dream come true. I am a wife, mother, friend, and doer of all things creative. I love to get my hands dirty – painting, cooking, gardening. My attention to detail and organization skills will make your event run as seamless and smooth as possible. I’m excited to help create the wedding of your dreams. When not working I am camping by a lake and jet skiing with my husband and kids. Or you can find me in the kitchen cooking a yummy meal, reading a good book, or spending time with my family.
Favorite part of a wedding day: THE VOWS.
I think perhaps the real magic isn’t just in the location, it’s in the people. It’s the vows we make, and the ones we have yet to make. Creating memories to help us stay close, or sometimes even find our way back to our family, our friends, and the love we’ll keep forever.
Favorite flower: Fields of Wild Poppies
Favorite color: Red
Fun fact about me: I have a library in my house. I recently organized it and it took me 3 days.
Favorite venues: High West Distillery, Snowbird, River Bottoms Ranch
Clarissa - Assistant coordinator
I have been a part of wedding planning for most of my adult life. My family has often been involved in several weddings from the planning, to the decorating, to the last detail of sending off the happy couple. When I started my career with Wedding Expectations in 2021 it was like I was in my natural environment. I live in Herriman with my husband and 2 kids. I am a mom who loves to craft and spend time with her family.
Favorite part of a wedding day: The pure joy on the couples face as they prepare to get married and celebrate such a big milestone
Favorite flower: Plumeria
Favorite color: Turquoise
Fun fact about me: I am a huge Disney nerd.
Favorite venues: High West, Blue Sky Ranch
Meghann - Assistant coordinator
I'm so happy to join the Wedding Expectations team! Creating memorable experiences that will be remembered fondly by you and your loved ones is my passion. There is no greater feeling than seeing a client completely happy and at ease on their most special day. My background and experience in event planning, from large to small groups, has equipped and prepared me to assist you. I bring positive energy, strong attention to detail, creativity and communication skills to each wedding I assist with.
Outside of event planning, my other passions include: traveling and exploring new places, being active (especially in any body of water) and spending time with my husband and two children.
Favorite Part of a Wedding Day: I love when the guests see a couple for the first time on their wedding day.
Favorite Flower: Peony
Favorite Color: Green
Fun Fact About Me: I grew up in Louisiana, right down the road from an alligator farm.
Miyah - Assistant coordinator
I love wedding planning and have been obsessed with everything weddings since I was 5 years old. Little bit about me, I'm in bodybuilding and spend all my time at the gym when I'm not working. I love being organized and getting things done right, while having a good time. I like to bring a positive attitude and fun happy energy to wedding days just to relieve any stress people may have.
My favorite part of a wedding day is helping the bride right before she walks down the aisle, just the feeling of that meoment and getting to be the last person to send her off into her future is such a special moment to me.
Favorite color: blue
Favorite flower : white peonies and white roses
Fun Fact about me: I'm obsessed with everything Marvel
Melissa - Floral Designer
I have always loved flowers, and after working as a florist's assistant I made it a hobby of mine to make corsages and boutonnières for school dances and helping friends and family with wedding flowers. I love creating with lots of different mediums and have started to love gardening. I joined the team at Wedding Expectations in 2016. I currently live in Layton with my husband and 3 daughters.
Favorite flower: Calla Lily
Favorite color: Yellow
Fun fact about me: I play the cello and am reteaching myself how to play the piano
Anne - Floral Designer
I have always had an interest in doing floral design, I was given the opportunity in 2020 to join the team at Wedding Expectations and absolutely love it! I have also been a part time dental assistant for the past 12 years. I live in West Jordan with my husband and 5 children.
Favorite flower: Peony
Favorite color: Purple
Fun fact about me: I love games (any kind, you name it!) and doing puzzles
Carrie - Administrative Assistant
I joined this team in 2022 and help take care of Accounts payables, receivables, payroll, and various other administrative tasks. I have many years of bookkeeping and admin experience. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful granddaughter.
Favorite flower: hibiscus
Favorite color: yellow
Fun fact about me: I enjoy writing poetry