Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Leah was always drawn to the hospitality industry. Thanks to a strong, and close knit-family, Leah understands the value of relationships.
Leah enjoys getting to know our clients and their personal style throughout the planning process. She quietly uses the knowledge she gains throughout the planning process to perfect use on wedding days, ensuring our clients feel comfortable and supported on the event weekend. 

Strengths: Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Analytical Interpretations, Problem-Solving, a Strong and Efficient work-ethic.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management – University of Wisconsin - Stout

Passions: Hospitality & Service, Exquisite Details

Personal Time: Leah can be found spending time with with her sisters, Meghan & Paige, and friends, trying new restaurants, getting outside (either biking or on foot), and getting to as many live music shows/concerts as possible!

Favourite Part of a Wedding Day:
Witnessing the sentimental and sacred moments between our clients and their families!

Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Leah was always drawn to the hospitality industry. Thanks to a strong, and close knit-family, Leah understands the value of relationships. Leah enjoys getting to know our clients and their personal style throughout the planning process. She quietly uses the knowledge she gains throughout the planning process to perfect use on wedding days, ensuring our clients feel comfortable and supported on the event weekend. 

Strengths: Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Analytical Interpretations, Problem-Solving, a Strong and Efficient work-ethic.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management – University of Wisconsin - Stout

Passions: Hospitality & Service, Exquisite Details

Personal Time: Leah can be found spending time with with her sisters, Meghan & Paige, and friends,         
                      trying new restaurants, getting outside (either biking or on foot), and getting to as
                      many live music shows/concerts as possible!

Favorite Part of a Wedding Day: Witnessing the sentimental and sacred moments between our clients
                                                  and their families. 

Hailing from the North Shore, Colleen transformed her passion for wedding planning into a career after being a 2022 bride. With her corporate background in the beauty industry, Colleen brings a wealth of transferable skills to the wedding planning world. She is highly creative and has a keen eye for design elements and intricate details, always aiming to create memorable guest experiences. Colleen ensures
that she guides each couple to their dream day with precision and personalized care. Her commitment to achieving their intended result is unwavering.

Strengths: Budget & Spreadsheet Management, Problem Solving, Positive Personality, Organization, Client Interpersonal Skills

Education: Strategic Communications Major, Minor in Management and Leadership – Miami University

Passions: Color and Patterns

Personal Time: Colleen can be found exploring the hottest new restaurants in Chicago with her girlfriends, homemade pizza nights with her husband, and planning her next big trip. 

Favourite Part of a Wedding Day:
Seeing everything come to life on the day!

Hailing from the North Shore, Colleen transformed her passion for wedding planning into a career after being a 2022 bride. With her corporate background in the beauty industry, Colleen brings a wealth of transferable skills to the wedding planning world. She is highly creative and has a keen eye for design elements and intricate details, always aiming to create memorable guest experiences. Colleen ensures
that she guides each couple to their dream day with precision and personalized care. Her commitment
to achieving their intended result is unwavering.

Strengths: Budget & Spreadsheet Management, Problem Solving, Positive Personality, Organization,
               Client Interpersonal Skills

Education: Strategic Communications Major, Minor in Management and Leadership – Miami University

Passions: Color and Patterns

Personal Time: Colleen can be found exploring the hottest new restaurants in Chicago with her           
                       girlfriends, homemade pizza nights with her husband, and planning her next big trip. 

Favorite Part of a Wedding Day: Seeing everything come to life on the day!

Andrea, a Winnetka resident, wife, and mom to two young children, moved from Toronto, Canada to Chicago in 2009 (for love). After a decade of working for globally renowned hotel companies, as well as time with one of the top planning firms in the city, she established SoiréeSmith in 2017 out of a desire to focus on ensuring her clients were truly present at their own event. SoiréeSmith attracts clients, who, similar to Andrea, most value time with family, support their community, garner a global perspective through travels, and relish personalized experiences. These common threads lead to her core mission as a planner — ensuring our clients feel like a guest at their event. 

Strengths: Creativity, Quick Solutions, Wealth of Knowledge, Budget Creation & Spreadsheet Management, Realistic and Detailed Timelines

Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality & Tourism Management – Ryerson University

Passions: Design, Stationery, Details

Personal Time: Andrea cherishes free time with her family, especially their beloved Friday pizza and movie night tradition, spending time at their pool club, or walking their family dog, Leo. She loves music, be it DJ nights at home, or a live performance. 

Favourite Part of a Wedding Day: Watching clients come back up the aisle after their I do's! 

leah healy

COLLEEN wellington

ANDREA SMITH

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