Known for her calming nature and extensive experience, Jen specializes in creating events that feel effortless, with a design that is creatively personal. She is drawn to clean lines, subtle details, and loves to blend modern trends with traditional touches. Every element of the day is thought through with care; balancing design, logistics and overall feel, so your celebration is both smooth and a reflection of you in the most meaningful way.
Welcome, I'm jen
The newest newlywed in our crew, Adrianne spends her days immersed in corporate events before channeling her creativity into weddings. Her logistical prowess paired with her eye for detail make her a powerhouse planner.
When she's not working, she's spending quality time with her husband and their pup.
meet the team
creative Boss babes
New Yorker turned North Carolinian, Laura is a long-time wedding pro and lover of design. She has a knack for creating unique, show-stopping moments and is one of our most experienced planners.
Outside of weddings, you'll find her spending time with her husband and two young kiddos.
A full-time nurse, Sarah is sweet, funny and extremely caring. She loves connecting with her couples on a personal level, guiding them through planning and staying friends long after.
When she's not working, you'll find her training for a marathon or hanging with her dog and young son, usually with the ocean in the background.
Re-joining us in Raleigh after a short stint in Wilmington, Cole has a passion for planning + florals. Her heart is set on weddings and she's in for the long haul.
She loves nothing more than creating an unforgettable day that tells your unique story! When she's not working, you'll find her spending time with her family, friends and her furry sidekick (who just so happens to share her name!).
In the midst of her own wedding planning, Lauren recently found her way back to Southern Skies after taking a break to focus on her full-time work + travel.
When she's not working or planning her own special day, you'll find her at home with her fiance, their dog and 2 cats.
Laura Baumbach
Adrianne Westbrook
Sarah Holland
Cole dickens
Lauren Gallagher
In an attempt to provide the absolute best, most custom experience for each couple or corporate event client, planners are carefully matched based on personality, lifestyle, culture and design.
Throughout the process, your planner is by your side—anticipating needs, managing logistics, and guiding you through each step with clarity, patience and kindness. Our goal is simple: to handle the details so you don’t have to. On event day, you’re free to be present, connected, and fully immersed in the little moments, knowing that everything has been thoughtfully planned and brought to life in the way you've been dreaming of.
AN intentional
APPROACH TO timeless STORYTELLING
"Her transparency and accessibility made all the difference."
"Our wedding was absolutely incredible, and we owe so much of that to our planner, Adrianne. Her expertise, organization, and calm presence kept our day stress-free and perfectly aligned with our priorities. Even my wedding party commented the next morning on how efficient yet warm she was. We never felt rushed, and her transparency and accessibility throughout the planning process made all the difference. I can’t recommend her enough."
-,MONIQUE + ISAIAH
"I was hesitant about paying for full-service planning but I’M SO GLAD I DID!!! Laura was amazing to work with & I can’t imagine how much more stressful it would’ve been had I not gone that route. I wanted to be hands-off since I work a full-time job so she made it easy by being my second brain 🤭 She & the team killed it on wedding day. We had a large guest count & they went over & beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. It was the most perfect & amazing day. 10/10. No regrets!!!"
-MONICA + JUSTIN
"It was the most perfect & amazing day."
"Jennifer from Southern Skies was absolutely phenomenal. My husband (eeek!) and I are forever grateful to have someone so reliable to depend on. Anytime we had a question or needed clarification, Jen was available and helped us through it all. She really helped me navigate all the tiny details that I no idea about. She was professional but also personable. Working with Jen was like working with a family member that I really like who didn’t have anything negative to say about my decisions hahaha. She’s funny, kind, and very patient. She frequently checked on us and helped us with papers and forms (and more!) that were foreign to us. (All of the forms/papers were the bane of my existence, so having Jen’s help was honestly such a relief). I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in the process of planning a wedding—trust me she will make your lives easier. Jen went above and beyond on my wedding day and I cannot thank her enough. She’s such a queen ✨"
-Dalynna + CJ
"My husband (EEK!) and I are forever grateful to have someone so reliable to depend on."
Get to know me
As a former D-1 athlete, teamwork is very important to me and was the main foundation when creating Southern Skies Events in 2018. We may plan events individually, but we see your entire vendor list as our team for the day and each happy client is a W in our book.
Our team may be small, but it's fierce, with each woman hand-selected for their vibrant personality, professionalism and warm nature. SSE wouldn't be what we are without each one of them. Having a team within our team allows for consistency, smooth, stress-free coverage during life's toughest times, and extra celebration for some of life's grandest moments.
320+
Events I have worked:
COMMUNICATION
STUdIES + ENTREPRENEURSHIP
My degree is in:
Fall
the best season is:
BlACK
the color i love is:
STEAK
My favorite food is:
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