Meet Riley Gersch and her team — Elegant Affairs by Design

EVERY GOOD CONVERSATION

BEGINS WITH COFFEE

SELECTING YOUR PLANNER IS THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS ENSURING YOUR BIG DAY IS DESIGNED AND COORDINATED FLAWLESSLY

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

MY JOURNEY FROM BRIDE TO PLANNER

Planning my own wedding back in 2017 to my sweetheart Eric is when I fell in love with the design and details of weddings.

How the lead wedding planner and owner of Elegant Affairs by Design fell in love with the wedding planning industry and turned her passion for planning into a career that helps brides orchastrate their dream weddings.jpg

I FELL IN LOVE WITH DESIGNING, THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE ABILITY TO CREATE SOMETHING TRULY MAGICAL.

I was on a mission to create my fairytale dream wedding, and as the pieces started coming together, I realized that the complete joy I felt being able to bring my vision to life could be shared with so many other brides.

Every single day, I dedicate my work to ensure that every couple is blown away by the details that make their day one-of-a-kind.

Because the little girl inside us should never let go of the fairytale we’ve been waiting for.

Certified Wedding Planner with The Bridal Society in Tampa Florida specializing in luxury weddings and events.jpg — *PROUD TO BE A*
CERTIFIEd PRO EDUCATOR *WITH*
THE CERTIFIED WEDDING
PLANNER SOCIETY

I chose to pursue certification through the world's leading wedding planner certification program, the CWP Society, because they are globally recognized as the pinnacle of wedding planning excellence. Their well-rounded certification process separates them from other organizations. After becoming a certified wedding planner, I continued expanding my skills and received additional certifications such as: Certified Wedding Design Consultant, Certified Styled Shoot Coordinator, and future Master Certified Wedding Planner. This allowed me to elevate my reputation as an elite planner capable of handling high-profile events.
When it came to my attention that the CWP Society was opening a few positions to hold the prestigious title of Certified Educator and complete a specialized training, which was only open to a select few, I knew this was my chance to give back to the organization and to their thousands of members world-wide. Out of hundreds of candidates, I was selected based on my experience, expertise, professionalism and passion for the craft. Becoming a Certified Pro Educator is a huge accomplishment - we are trusted to maintain the high standards of the organization by training and mentoring the next generation of planners. It is an honor to hold this esteemed title and be part of shaping the future of wedding planning at the highest level. I am excited to pass on my knowledge to allow Certified Wedding Planners achieve rewarding careers in this competitive industry.

MEET THE EABD TEAM

OUR TEAM

THE LADIES BEHIND EABD

From playing various roles, to additional helping hands during set-up, working with a well established planner who has a team dedicated to ensuring everything runs smoothly is the key to a successful wedding.

When you book your date with Elegant Affairs by Design, you are automatically connected to multiple certified planners that work together to ensure every detail is in place and every fire is taken care of, so you can focus on the love you have for one another while we take care of the rest.