Our Team

 

WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE

IMPECCABLE CELEBRATIONS

A WOMAN-OWNED TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PLANNERS

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.

 RILEY Gersch

OWNER & LEAD PLANNER, CWP, CWDC

 

Riley is the owner of Elegant Affairs by Design & the brains behind all of the magic we get to create. She specializes in high-end weddings & Southern Charm style decor. Opulent spaces and perfecting the details is where her passion & talent comes to life. Planning every single second of your big day to ensure everything goes seamlessly throughout the morning to night is what she strives for everyday.

 
 
 

 Taking the Lead

 

PLANNING & DESIGN

LEAD PLANNERS

TAKING THE REINS TO CONCEPTUALIZE, ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT STUNNING WEDDING GUEST EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT FLORIDA AND INTERNATIONALLY

Meet the women who will be working hands-on in both the planning phase as well as day-of coordination to ensure each and every special moment is timed perfectly.

 

DANYLE LONGENECKER

LEAD PLANNER, CWP

SAMANTHA BEATTY

LEAD PLANNER, CWP, CWDC

 
 

SAMANTHA BEATTY

LEAD PLANNER, CWP

Danyle has over 7 years of event experience & a B.S in Hospitality & Event Management. Giving clients a first-class experience is her main priority. As a hopeless romantic, she loves making our couples’ visions & dreams come to life on the biggest day of their lives. Her goal is to be your instant friend & ensure you are full of joy on your big day.

 

Samantha got married at the Disney Wedding Pavilion in 2003! She was in awe of her wedding planner and how he allowed her to live out a fairytale. Her creativity & love of planning led her down a different path to a teaching career. After impacting the lives of hundreds of students (and them impacting her), she decided to follow her passion by helping others see & make their wedding dreams come true! Samantha is the perfect heart of gold with a “get stuff done” attitude.

 
 
 

KADEY EISAMAN

ASSISTANT 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.

 

 THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A TEAM

FOUR PLANNERS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

 

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.

 
 

Contact

 
 

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 CONTACT RILEY DIRECTLY

FOR NON-WEDDING EVENTS OR QUESTIONS

Send a personal email to: riley@elegantaffairsbydesign.com

 
 
 

VIEW OUR WORK

THE COUPLES AND DESIGNS THAT MADE EACH AND EVERY EVENING A NIGHT TO REMEMBER