Since creating Events for You in 1993, Eleanor Ivey Campbell has helped hundreds of clients with weddings, parties, and reunions, and has produced notable events for the Junior League of Asheville, the Appalachian Off Road Tandem Bicycle Association, The Asheville Merchants Association, Proffitt's and Belk’s Department Stores, FolkMoot, Asheville Greenworks, the Irene Wortham Center, Southwestern Community College, and numerous corporate clients.
Eleanor is the event planning expert people all over Western North Carolina turn to for advice about their events, whether casual or formal. Her organizational skills, calm manner, clever ideas, and money saving advice make her a coveted wedding planner for all brides, but especially for the do-it-yourself bride or the bride on a budget. A native of Asheville, her knowledge and experience with local vendors make her extremely popular with destination brides.
She is also sought after by other wedding vendors for consulting and coaching on wedding business management and marketing to brides. Her expertise in this area has earned her the nickname, “Wedding Doctor,” a name she uses (as Wedding Doc) on her Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram sites, where she posts photos and comments about the event business and trends. Her network of contacts and vendors is extensive.
Eleanor graduated from Asheville School and earned a BA in Political Science with a focus on leadership from Duke University. In addition to her 26+ years of event planning experience, she also has many years experience in retail sales, wedding registry management, computers, marketing, and customer service. In 2017, she obtained a Crowd Management Certificate. In 2020, she earned the #CountonMeNC certification, signifying her company's committment to the health and safety of clients, guests, and staff involved in any events they manage during the Covid19 crisis.
Eleanor spends her free time raising an amazing daughter, volunteering at Central United Methodist Church and the Asheville Downtown Association, and following college sports, especially college basketball. Her hobbies include reading, genealogy, history, British tv shows, cooking, and wine. Her professional memberships include the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Downtown Association, and the Asheville School Alumni Association. She is a former member of the board of the city of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department and the Junior League of Asheville.
Eleanor is the event planning expert people all over Western North Carolina turn to for advice about their events, whether casual or formal. Her organizational skills, calm manner, clever ideas, and money saving advice make her a coveted wedding planner for all brides, but especially for the do-it-yourself bride or the bride on a budget. A native of Asheville, her knowledge and experience with local vendors make her extremely popular with destination brides.
She is also sought after by other wedding vendors for consulting and coaching on wedding business management and marketing to brides. Her expertise in this area has earned her the nickname, “Wedding Doctor,” a name she uses (as Wedding Doc) on her Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram sites, where she posts photos and comments about the event business and trends. Her network of contacts and vendors is extensive.
Eleanor graduated from Asheville School and earned a BA in Political Science with a focus on leadership from Duke University. In addition to her 26+ years of event planning experience, she also has many years experience in retail sales, wedding registry management, computers, marketing, and customer service. In 2017, she obtained a Crowd Management Certificate. In 2020, she earned the #CountonMeNC certification, signifying her company's committment to the health and safety of clients, guests, and staff involved in any events they manage during the Covid19 crisis.
Eleanor spends her free time raising an amazing daughter, volunteering at Central United Methodist Church and the Asheville Downtown Association, and following college sports, especially college basketball. Her hobbies include reading, genealogy, history, British tv shows, cooking, and wine. Her professional memberships include the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Downtown Association, and the Asheville School Alumni Association. She is a former member of the board of the city of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department and the Junior League of Asheville.
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OUR TEAM
We have a team of experienced day-of coordinators, some of whom also have their own event planning businesses. Event coordinators are assigned to events based on their skills and strengths, and the personality and wishes of the Client, and, of course, availability. A team of 1-2 people (or more, depending on size) is assigned to each event, with the lead Event Planner being your contact throughout the process, and the assistant(s) serving as a backup and helping the Planner on the day of the event. The same person who is your Planner will be your Day-of Coordinator. All staff are overseen by the owner to assure that our standards of organization and customer service are being met.
Ann grew up in Staunton, Virginia, and has a business management degree from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. She works full time in customer service at a local manufacturer. Ann started out planning parties for family and friends, and is developing her passion for wedding planning with us on the weekends. Which is good, because she has three daughters! She recently completed a certified wedding planner course. You will love her sweet, never-ruffled demeanor. You can learn more about Ann on her website at https://carolina-dream-weddings.business.site.
Jen grew up in New York State, and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic with a BS in Management and Psychology. She works remotely for a major manufacturing company, leaving her time to pursue other interests such as singing, theatre and wedding planning. She and her husband, Jason, own Fox Hill Meadery, a local maker of mead, the ancient beverage of weddings and celebrations. She started out as a wedding director for her church. Her theatre background comes in very handy when directing ceremonies and weddings!
We first met Meagan at her son's birthday party, where Eleanor noticed her knack for organization and flair for decorating. She offered her a job right away! After assisting Eleanor with weddings for a few years, she began working directly with clients as a planner/coordinator, and received rave reviews. She also did event management for venues such as the NC Arboretum and Point Lookout Vineyard, Meanwhile, she created her own wedding planning company, North and South Weddings. Find out more on her website at https://www.northsouthweddingco.com/about-us.
Jessica has a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language, and has worked in Buncombe County and Sampson County schools as an Educational Interpreter. Currently, she is with the NC DHHS Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Asheville. She has great customer service skills, and is the perfect planner for our deaf or hard of hearing brides and clients.
Heather is our newest team member. She grew up in Canton, NC and has both an A.A. Degree in Hospitality Management from Asheville Buncombe Community College and a B.S. in Business Adminsitration and Marketing from Western Carolina University. She is planning to complete her Event Planning Certificate from WCU when classes reopen.
Allison is a former travel agent who has worked some amazing, high-end weddings all over the country. She also has experience in home staging for realtors, so she is great at creating beautiful scenes and tablescapes. And she loves to do flowers. From engagement to wedding to honeymoon, she can advise you on every aspect of this time in your lives!
We have a team of experienced day-of coordinators, some of whom also have their own event planning businesses. Event coordinators are assigned to events based on their skills and strengths, and the personality and wishes of the Client, and, of course, availability. A team of 1-2 people (or more, depending on size) is assigned to each event, with the lead Event Planner being your contact throughout the process, and the assistant(s) serving as a backup and helping the Planner on the day of the event. The same person who is your Planner will be your Day-of Coordinator. All staff are overseen by the owner to assure that our standards of organization and customer service are being met.
Ann grew up in Staunton, Virginia, and has a business management degree from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. She works full time in customer service at a local manufacturer. Ann started out planning parties for family and friends, and is developing her passion for wedding planning with us on the weekends. Which is good, because she has three daughters! She recently completed a certified wedding planner course. You will love her sweet, never-ruffled demeanor. You can learn more about Ann on her website at https://carolina-dream-weddings.business.site.
Jen grew up in New York State, and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic with a BS in Management and Psychology. She works remotely for a major manufacturing company, leaving her time to pursue other interests such as singing, theatre and wedding planning. She and her husband, Jason, own Fox Hill Meadery, a local maker of mead, the ancient beverage of weddings and celebrations. She started out as a wedding director for her church. Her theatre background comes in very handy when directing ceremonies and weddings!
We first met Meagan at her son's birthday party, where Eleanor noticed her knack for organization and flair for decorating. She offered her a job right away! After assisting Eleanor with weddings for a few years, she began working directly with clients as a planner/coordinator, and received rave reviews. She also did event management for venues such as the NC Arboretum and Point Lookout Vineyard, Meanwhile, she created her own wedding planning company, North and South Weddings. Find out more on her website at https://www.northsouthweddingco.com/about-us.
Jessica has a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language, and has worked in Buncombe County and Sampson County schools as an Educational Interpreter. Currently, she is with the NC DHHS Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Asheville. She has great customer service skills, and is the perfect planner for our deaf or hard of hearing brides and clients.
Heather is our newest team member. She grew up in Canton, NC and has both an A.A. Degree in Hospitality Management from Asheville Buncombe Community College and a B.S. in Business Adminsitration and Marketing from Western Carolina University. She is planning to complete her Event Planning Certificate from WCU when classes reopen.
Allison is a former travel agent who has worked some amazing, high-end weddings all over the country. She also has experience in home staging for realtors, so she is great at creating beautiful scenes and tablescapes. And she loves to do flowers. From engagement to wedding to honeymoon, she can advise you on every aspect of this time in your lives!
“There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-5