Hi, I’m Michaela — owner of Olive+Oak Event Co. I’d like to think that I was thrown into the event world at around the age I could walk. My parents owned a deli and catering company that was a full family affair. When there wasn’t an event, our front door was wide open, welcoming friends and family for all types of celebrations. I learned early on that I had an eye for detail and loved the feeling of bringing people together.
Once I found that I could major in events at college, and make a career out of planning big milestones for people who would leave with memories that would last a lifetime — I was sold. With experience from working at wedding venues, as a corporate event planner and executing weddings on my own, I have helped family, friends, coworkers and friends-of-friends bring to life their perfect day. I coordinated my first wedding in 2015 (shoutout to Sam and Jason) and I’ve never looked back. And after encouragement from my husband and family, it was time to make it official with Olive+Oak.
fun facts about me
I'll cheers with
An iced vanilla latte by day, margarita on the rocks by night.
Favorite time of year
Fall — there is something about the change of leaves, a chill in the air and all things pumpkin-flavored that I enjoy most.
My perfect day
With my husband, Chris and our rescue pup, Oliver at the beach with a good romance novel.
The best part of wedding day
Celebrating love and first dances — first dances have always been my favorite.
let me help build the wedding of your dreams
I understand firsthand that no two couples have the same needs, vision or budget. As you review the packages below, you may find that the vision of your perfect day doesn’t fit into a specific package — and that's okay. My services and packages are fully customizable. I am more than happy to create a custom experience tailored to your needs. When we connect, let me know what you’re interested in and I will help recommend the best fit.
FULL PLANNING
You’ve said yes and now you're ready for a complete, stress-free planning experience. As your professional planner, I'll be your go-to person for any and everything wedding-related. From choosing the venue, creating a personalized style and managing the budget to hiring the best event professionals, creating detailed schedules and managing all the logistics on wedding day. You're welcome to participate as much as you want and will make all the final decisions, but won’t have the worry of managing all the details.
PARTIAL PLANNING
You’ve got the look and feel of your big day, the venue, as well as an idea of your wedding vendor dream team — but you need some assistance staying on track and organized. The partial planning package is great for the couple who needs some advice, management and occasional cross-checking from a seasoned wedding professional.
COORDINATION
Day-of coordination is vital to the couple that has planned their wedding and is ready to sit back, be present and enjoy their big day. I am happy to step in as the point of contact to handle all logistics and details, and on-the-day tasks for you and your vendors.
OTHER SERVICES
I'm happy to help with events beyond tying the knot, including corporate event planning, fundraising events and galas, birthday parties, anniversary milestones, retirement celebrations, community events and more.
let's get started
I’ll help you select the right services for your day. Request more information to receive a package of details with pricing, as well as a time to chat about your needs. I can answer any questions you have about the process and help make your planning process stress-free.
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