Lori Cole Events Event Planner from Modesto, CA

My love of wedding planning came from a talent recognized, in my early high school years, of being able to organize and actually enjoy planning school events, fundraisers, and assisting with organizing community projects. My love of creating fresh and unique designs with a touch of the tried-and-true for each and every client has fueled my 27 year love of weddings and events. I love to help the DIY bride create her vision, as well as assist the clients who just want to show up as the bride and groom, and leave as the Mr. and Mrs. I am confident that I can handle any obstacle, ranging from the smallest of annoyances, such as a difficult relative, to the largest of tasks, like the joining of religious and cultural traditions in a wedding ceremony, have enabled me to be successful as a wedding designer and wedding and event planner. Her first paid wedding planning job was just out of high school at 17, for a friend's wedding. Her background includes catering experience in numerous locations and job capacities, most notably the famed Ahwahnee Dining Room in Yosemite National Park. She worked for six years creating and managing the wedding and events at California State University, Stanislaus, in Turlock. I was responsible for more than 75 weddings at multiple campus locations in my six years, and numerous privately hosted events. Corporate events included the Foster Farms Annual Employee Appreciation featuring concerts by The Beach Boys, Huey Lewis and The News, and Kenny Loggins. I designed and organized the campus 50th Anniversary Gala featuring a 5-course meal, elaborate décor, and private meet-and-greet with actor, Gary Sinise, followed by a community concert by Gary Sinise, and The Lieutenant Dan Band.