About

THE TEAM

Working together to coordinate extravagant experiences that are flawlessly designed and seamlessly orchestrated. Book with confidence knowing that every detail of your big day will be meticulously planned and executed by the ladies behind Elegant Affairs by Design.

A WOMAN-OWNED TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNERS

Riley is the visionary behind Elegant Affairs by Design, where she brings refined elegance and meticulous attention to detail to every event. Specializing in high-end weddings and Southern Charm-inspired décor, she transforms spaces into opulent settings that exude sophistication and grace. Her passion lies in curating flawless experiences, ensuring that every moment of your special day unfolds seamlessly from morning to night. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Riley orchestrates each detail with precision, creating unforgettable celebrations tailored to perfection.

OWNER & EXECUTIVE PLANNER, CWP

RILEY SNIDER

SAMANTHA BEATTY

LEAD PLANNER, CWP, CWDC

Samantha (Sam) Beatty, has been an Executive Lead Planner with Elegant Affairs by Design for almost four years.  Prior to wedding planning, she was a 4th and 5th grade writing teacher. Sam has both her Bachelor's and Master's in Education.

As a wedding planner, she takes pride in providing a calm presence during the process of wedding planning and on the day- of.  Throughout the day, Sam’s eyes remain fixed on the end picture: two individuals uniting to celebrate their love, in a manner that is uniquely their own.  She is humbled to be a part of this momentous occasion, filled with love, laughter, and pure happiness- a memory she will forever cherish.

DANYLE LONGENECKER

LEAD PLANNER & DESIGNER, CWP

Danyle Longenecker is a certified wedding planner with a decade of experience in the industry. As an Executive Planner and Lead Designer at Elegant Affairs by Design for nearly four years, she has designed over 30 weddings and four styled shoots, bringing each couple’s vision to life with creativity and precision.

With a degree in Hospitality Management—concentrating in Event Management —Danyle combines expertise with passion to craft unforgettable celebrations. For her, weddings are more than events; they are once-in-a-lifetime moments filled with love, joy, and magic. She cherishes the honor of making each couple’s special day truly extraordinary.

KASEY GEDDES

LEAD PLANNER, CWP, CWDC

Kasey has a passion for curating details that brings couples’ wedding day dreams to life! After working with Elegant Affairs by Design as a bride, she became a Certified Wedding Planner in order to help more couples have the care and attention to detail that she received during her own planning process with EABD!

Associate Planners

KADEY EISAMAN

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Kadey has always had a passion for wedding planning. She loves the idea of love. Working in the hospitality industry for 5 years has taught her a lot as far as what clients want and need to make them feel special. Providing outstanding service is something she always strives for.

KAYLA MACARTHUR

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Kayla has worked in the events industry for 10 years now with experience in weddings, social and corporate events. She is so excited to join the EABD team and watch so many happy couples say I do. Bringing a Pinterest board to life and watching our couples reactions is the best feeling! Her favorite things include mac ‘n cheese, paddleboarding, & watching all the Schitts Creek re-runs.

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

CAMERON HOLT

Cameron loves to plan and see people’s visions come to life. Weddings are her passion! She loves dancing, sushi, and going to the beach to watch the sunset. She is so excited be working with the best group of woman who work well together and support each other! No one gets the job done like EABD!

LANA JAMESON

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Lana is one of our Assistant Planners. She loves trying new restaurants (tapas is her go-to), an Orangetheory queen, & loves sports (Roll Tribe!) Lana has always loved designing, organization, and helping others. When Lana started working with EABD planning her own wedding she fell in love with wedding planning, and now is able to bring all her passions together in making another couple’s day perfect.

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