Meet Courtney
*Photo courtesy of Footstone Photography
Read about her goal and road to becoming a Wedding Planner:
“Ever since 5th grade when I saw The Wedding Planner, I wanted to be just like J.Lo… minus the falling in love with the groom thing. Throughout high school I was discouraged by people ridiculing me and decided maybe it wasn’t a realistic dream. Coming into college I decided to major in Event Management at the University of Florida (Go Gators) in hopes that I could do something similar to my dream. Coming off the elevator one night I saw a good friend of mine who was just getting back from a wedding she had helped at with ADORE Events. Instantly I started playing 21 questions trying to get as much information about her internship that I could. After 15 minutes of interrogation, she told me to go and e-mail Amy Keene my resume and say I was interested in an internship position.
I immediately went home and started fixing my resume to send. Within the week I heard back from Amy and a week later came in for an interview. I was so excited when I found out I got the internship, but a little nervous for what was to come. The first day I helped with a photo shoot and an event. Although it was extremely hot, and very hectic, I had a blast. The “fun” part was everything I hoped it could be! I had a feeling I would love working with Amy, and I was right!
Since then I have worked on paper work, and various tasks that needed to be completed at the office. There have been a few events and lots of weddings that I have been able to help execute. I have learned so much interning for ADORE Events. I have been taught by the best and wouldn’t want to work for anyone else. Amy has been such an inspiration and has only secured my decision to be a wedding planner.
Although at times it is hard work, there is always an underlying happy spirit with each employee. Amy teaches in a “hands on” way, never giving you more than you can handle, but pushing you to work at your full capacity. At times when I thought I could not handle all of the tasks given, Amy was right there to motivate us. I have loved my experience here so much, I decided to intern for another semester in fall!”