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about us
our beginnings
We started this company in 2016 with nothing but a notepad containing our ideas, dreams and goals. Since then, we have successfully collaborated with many wonderful brides and vendors to achieve the most memorable wedding experiences possible. We are a team of hard-working, dedicated ladies who are wholeheartedly committed to serving others and ensuring that our clients have the most high-quality experience when booking our services. We are in this industry to love and serve others well and create moments that will last a lifetime.
When booking with us, you can rest assured that you will be placing your trust in a group that share a passion for creating a wedding experience that makes the planning process appear seamless and your wedding vision appear just as you had envisioned. Our love for people and creating timeless experiences is what has made this adventure worth every second.
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Mary Lynn Caudell
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Lindsey Flanigan
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Lead Planner & Social Blogger
Lauren Ruark
My name is Lauren! First off, congratulations on your engagement! I developed a passion for weddings after planning my own! After realizing how much I enjoyed coordinating and all of the details that go on behind the scenes, I knew that planning weddings was something that I had to pursue. I found myself diving into every opportunity I could to help plan my friends' and family's weddings and events, as I found immense joy in helping to create the most perfect and memorable experience for others!
In addition to Arrowed Beginnings, I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications at the University of North Georgia. My greatest passion, however, is my full-time job as a wife and as a mother to a sweet baby boy.
My time with the Arrowed Beginnings team has taught me how important it is to not only ensure that everything is running smoothly, but also that you are able to have a friend to trust and lean on throughout the entirety of your big day.
LEAD COORDINATOR & ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER
Sierra Carver
I’m Sierra and I am so thrilled to get to meet you and be a part of your special day!
I have worked in the wedding business for the past six years. I began by shooting photography and soon came to learn that I loved absolutely everything about weddings. I always knew that I wanted to be more involved in helping brides to achieve their dream wedding day. I enjoy planning and thrive off of organization. I found Arrowed Beginnings from Megan, one of our other coordinators, who was planning my own wedding and made that day exactly as I had envisioned.
I am a wife and mother to a sweet baby girl. I also teach ABA therapy during the week to children with autism. I truly enjoy helping people. I find myself using this passion of mine to help brides to have the most perfect and memorable experience on their wedding day! I love taking care of the details, whether it be ensuring that the candles are lit or that everyone is where they are supposed to be at any given time throughout the day. I find joy in taking care of the guests, the bridal party, and mostly - the bride and groom. I look forward to getting to know you and take part in such a special day with you guys!
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WEDDING PLANNER & COORDINATOR
MEGAN PENDLEY
My name is Megan and I love weddings! Brides are my kind of people!
I started this journey in college when I was asked to be a bridesmaid for the 11th time. (I know, I know .. ) At that point I had become a professional bridesmaid! I could fluff a dress, give a toast, arrange flowers, and calm down a nervous bride in my sleep. It was these years as being the friend to the bride that gave me a love for everything "I DO"! Since then I have become a mother to a beautiful baby girl and the wife to a full on country boy. We live in Dahlonega, Ga where I teach Special Education at the elementary level.
I have also been with Arrowed Beginnings for the past three years.
These years have taught me that having a good team by your side on your big day is critical, but having a friend who you can trust and lean on is everything. That's what I hope to achieve here at Arrowed Beginnings. I want to develop relationships with each couple so that together we can build your perfect day. I want to share in your worries and celebrate in your joys as you prepare for one of the most important choices you make.
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COORDINATOR & ASSOCIATE PLANNER
GRACIE BOORTZ
My name is Gracie! First of all, congratulations on your engagement! You have so much to look forward to when it comes to planning your wedding and I am thrilled that I get to be a part of it!
I have always loved the idea of planning fun and unique events and weddings are my kind of party to throw! I developed my passion for event planning + coordinating while in college and realized there that I could thrive with a major in Event Planning. I worked full-scale weddings all throughout college and moved to Atlanta for my job in January 2020.
After realizing how much I missed the connections and brides that I worked with, I decided that now was the best time to get back into it! During the week, you can find me at the State Capitol and on the weekends, my time is always dedicated to my beautiful brides helping them to execute their dream weddings at some of the most wonderful venues all throughout North Georgia. I am so excited that you have found Arrowed Beginnings and I can't wait to work with you on this special day!
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Will I still have some control over my wedding if I hire your team as my planner?
Yes, absolutely! Our main goal is to help you bring your vision to life. If you need assistance with executing your unique aesthetic/style, we would love to guide you through and help you achieve the wedding of your dreams. We want you to remember that this special season of life is all about you and we want to take your creativity, your vision, and your ideas to pull off a wedding day that perfectly reflects you two as a couple. This will be a day that you and your fiancé look back on for many years to come!
What form of payment do you accept and do you have a payment plan?
We accept payment through Credit Card (3% processing fee will apply), Venmo, or a mailed check. We require a 50% retainer fee upon booking to reserve your date and the rest is due 1 month prior to your wedding date. You are welcome to make payments along the way but keep in mind that all payments are nonrefundable!
As a vendor, what are the benefits to working with a wedding coordinator such as yourself?
Our team takes pride in our collective and individual ability to plan for and execute seamless wedding days. There are so many details that go into this day that many people fail to take into account! A few of these details include (but are not limited to) venue familiarity, timing for certain events based on contracted hours, personal aspects of the day, knowing the venue floor plan, menu selections, etc. etc. etc. Head over to our contact page to let us know your needs and vision for your wedding day and we would be happy to chat more about our services and what we can do for you!
What type of packages do you offer?
We offer a variety of packages to meet your needs! The Arrowed Beginnings team is a crew of talented women who love the industry that we work in. Our team's expertise extends to coordination, full-service planning, event design, floral design, invitation suite customization, and rentals.
Do you have a minimum guest count?
We do not! Our packages are not based on guest count. Whether the number of guests consists of 20 people of 250 people, we still provide the same level of expertise and quality of service to our brides.