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I couldn't run our company without the amazing women behind the scenes. Meet our team!

Hello there! I'm Maria, the founder of EAE, your Event Planner, best friend and champagne enthusiast.

Behind the Planning

Hi, I'm Maria

Mariah is a graduate of VCU with a B.S in Mass communications and creative and strategic Advertising. She handles social media for a top bridal company in Virginia Beach by day. On weekends, Mariah is like a breath of fresh air. She has a fun spirit, is a hard worker and has quickly become a valuable asset to our company.

Event Specialist

Mariah Harrison 

Stephanie is a website manager for a nonprofit company during the week and EAE event associate on the weekend. She loves to help make the couple's vision come to life and to make their day memorable. Steph is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park in Information systems. She is also a wife a mom of 2. She loves watching sports and hanging at the beach. She brings a calm energy on day-of and we are so happy to have her assist us. 

 Event Specialist

Steph Stocum

Jenn is a true blue VB local, born and raised. She is a graduate of St. Leo University and is currently pursuing her masters in education through Liberty University. She is a devoted naval spouse who understands the pressures of event planning while being active duty. Whether that's local or long distance, she can help plan your event on or off base. Jen is organized and knows how to multi task with the best of them. She has a great energy and contagious laugh. We would be lost without her.

Lead Event Specialist

Jenn Colonno

Brenna Roche

Event Specialist

Brenna was once a former EAE Bride. She not only fell in love with the wedding planning process but also with the team that helped bring her vision to life.. Shortly after getting married she decided to jump on board. Brenna attended the University of Pittsburgh for communications and also holds a nursing degree. Her passion is in the details and you can usually find her pre-ceremony behind the scenes working on the finer things or crafting something. In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband, daughter and dogs, usually at the beach.

Aspiring plant lady

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Memorizing rap lyrics

Secret talent

Sephora & Vintage Markets

TAKE MY MONEY

Trip planning

GUILTY PLEASURE

Bubbly, of course!

Favorite cocktail

Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.

THE QUIZ

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"As human beings, we don't look back on days but specific moments."

A FEW THINGS I BELIEVE:

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Life's sweetest moments are the ones spent with those you love most, whilst sipping a glass rosé of course. 

A FEW THINGS I BELIEVE:

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the portfolio

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