I am living proof that you should follow your heart and it will lead you to what you were meant to do.  It sounds so cliché, but everything I have done has led me to this.

I have always loved entertaining + a degree in Political Science (thank you William & Mary) + 10 years of marketing (from toilet paper to tequila) + MBA in marketing & logistics (Go Bucks!) + 4 yrs of owning a store (Budding Gourmet) + luck, support and hard work = 20+ years of event planning! 

For pretty much my whole life, I have been the social coordinator of family and friends.  From watching my mom plan amazing theme birthday parties for us, to college parties for my sorority, to having parties at my house or just gathering friends, I am at my happiest when surrounded by people having fun! Many folks told me that I would be a great party planner...so eventually I believed them, and quit my corporate job and the rest is history!

I am the daughter of a business owner and a kindergarten teacher and siblings.  That means I was raised to work hard, appreciate what you get for that hard work, let your creativity shine and don’t let your sister take your stuff!  I grew up in a true neighborhood community in New Jersey where your neighbors were like cousins and your friends were everything. Maybe that is why every client is like family to me.  I am honored and humbled to be a part of creating amazing environments for companies to educate and showcase who they are.  

I give you my word that I will do everything I can to make all your dreams come true.  I promise that we will have fun and laugh, as well as work hard to make sure your event is what you want.  Even when it is hard to hear, I will always be honest with you and I expect the same from you.  I will always have your back and will always be thankful for letting me work with you.

Let's grab a cup of coffee and plan a party...

• Leslie attended Tequila School as part of her job for Jose Cuervo Tequila. A party is serious business and you should be prepared!

• Leslie designed a triathlon for a company through the streets of town, literally stopping traffic!

• Leslie did a party where she had dessert drop from the ceiling. It was something from a dream! 

• Leslie has done over 500 parties since she became an event planner - whew!