Plaid Pineapple Events LLC

04/11/2026

Hi my sweet clients, family, and friends 🤍

I just wanted to take a moment to check in as we move into such a busy and exciting season.

I took January to reset and prepare, and since February I have been fully immersed in planning, prepping, and meeting for all of my April and May weddings. It has been such a rewarding season already, and I am so excited for everything ahead.

Alongside weddings, I am also balancing my full time role, leadership responsibilities, travel for quarterly meetings, and life at home with my two kiddos and their busy schedules. It is a full season, but one I am so grateful for.

Wedding season is officially here, and I am fully booked every weekend through April and May 🤍

I want to reassure each of my clients that I am actively working behind the scenes on every detail of your day. I approach each wedding with care, intention, and a structured process to make sure nothing is missed and everything comes together exactly as it should.

If my responses are slightly delayed at times, please know I am seeing your messages and getting back to everyone as promptly as I can. There are times I may wait to respond until I am at my office and in front of my planner so I can give you the most accurate and thoughtful response possible.

To my family and friends, thank you for your patience with me during this season. If I have been a little slower to respond or less present, please know it is not intentional and I love you all so much 🤍

And to my village, thank you will never feel like enough. For helping with my kids, showing up for me, and allowing me to pour into my work the way that I do… I could not do any of this without you.

Thank you all for your continued trust, patience, and support. It truly means everything to me, and I am so honored to be part of such a special time in so many lives 🤍

04/03/2026

I am so excited to be heading to Washington, DC for the first time and getting to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. It feels like the perfect little pause before a very full and beautiful season ahead.

April is filled with four back to back weddings, followed immediately by two more the first two weekends in May, and I am so incredibly grateful for each of my couples trusting me with such special moments in their lives. All April wedding packets have officially been sent, and vendor communication is already underway.

For my May couples, I will be reconnecting with you after Easter weekend to finalize details, schedule meetings, and tie everything together.

This weekend, I am taking a true, well earned break to rest and reset before everything begins. I will not be working during this time, so any messages or emails will be responded to when I return.

Thank you all so much for your patience and support. I cannot wait for everything ahead 🤍

02/20/2026

✨ Big News for Plaid Pineapple Events ✨

This is something I’ve prayed about, thought through, and felt really at peace with…

I’m so excited to officially introduce Kristen Bray as my Associate Coordinator with Plaid Pineapple Events! 🍍

Some of my couples will now be seeing and meeting with both of us throughout the planning process, and I truly couldn’t be more grateful for this season of growth.

If you know me, you know my heart is in every timeline, every detail, every rehearsal, and every “are we good?” moment before those doors open. But as bookings continue to grow, I knew I needed someone I could trust completely, someone who shares the same heart for couples, organization, and calm leadership.

Kristen and I actually have something really special in common. We both started coordinating weddings in 2020 after being asked to help close friends. What started as “just helping out” quickly turned into a passion for both of us. And once you coordinate your first wedding, you’re hooked. 💍✨

Kristen is a mama, a wife, and works full time as a Judicial Assistant, so yes, she understands structure, detail, and communication on a whole different level. Since 2020, she’s coordinated everything from intimate ceremonies to large, beautifully executed weddings. She takes pride in organization, open communication, and most importantly, making sure couples feel calm and fully present on their wedding day.

This opportunity means so much to me and my business. Bringing Kristen on allows me to essentially “be in two places at once,” to serve more couples, accept more bookings, and continue growing Plaid Pineapple in a way that still protects the experience I promise every client.

Nothing about our heart or standard changes. If anything, it gets stronger.

I’m incredibly thankful for this next chapter and for the couples who trust us with their biggest day.

Here’s to growth, teamwork, and making wedding days seamless and joyful. 🍍🤍

Welcome to the team, Kristen. I’m so grateful for you.

11/17/2025

I’ve been sitting with this for a while… praying over it, talking it through, and really listening to what my heart has been trying to tell me. And I think it’s finally time to share.

For the next two years, I’ll be stepping back from weddings and closing my books for 2026–2027. I will still be doing the weddings already booked, and I’ll pour into those days with everything I have — but I will not be taking on any new brides during this time.

This decision doesn’t come from a lack of love for weddings. If anything, it’s because I love them — and all of you — so deeply. Every wedding I’ve coordinated has taken a piece of my heart in the best possible way. But over the last year, my world has gotten fuller. My role at Four Seasons Pest Control has grown in major ways, and as a mom of two busy kids, the days feel shorter, the weekends feel faster, and I’ve realized how quickly time is passing.

And the truth is… I don’t want to miss the seasons I’ll never get back.
I want more slow mornings with my kids.
More weekends being present.
More space to breathe, to grow, to rest.
More balance in a life that has been running nonstop.

God has been putting it on my heart to choose my family, my peace, and this new chapter of growth — and I’m finally honoring that.

To my brides who are already on my calendar: you still have every ounce of my heart and commitment. I cannot wait to celebrate you and walk through your day with you. You are each so special to me, and I’m honored you chose me.

And to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, and trusted me with your most important moments — thank you. Truly. Being part of your love stories has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

This isn’t goodbye forever… just a season of refocusing, absorbing my babies while they’re still little, and stepping fully into where God is guiding me next. 🤍

Thank you for understanding, loving, and supporting me in this new chapter. It means more than you’ll ever know.

— Freedom 🤍

10/11/2025

08/24/2025

Dear friends and wonderful couples,

I’m truly humbled by all the love and trust you’ve shown me. As of today, I’m officially closing my books for 2026 weddings. That means the only weddings I’ll be doing in 2026 are the beautiful celebrations I’ve already committed to.

I can’t thank each of you enough for your understanding and your support. It’s going to be an amazing year ahead, and I’m so grateful to be part of those special days we already have lined up.

With all my heart,
Freedom

07/29/2025

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07/27/2025

Still taking it all in… 🥹✨

Two years ago, I had the honor of representing Motley's Mill Waterfall Estate at a wedding expo held at The Virginian Hotel—dreaming of the day I might return in a different capacity.

Today, I had the absolute privilege of coordinating my very first wedding at this breathtaking venue. And I’m just… in awe.

In October, I’ll celebrate 5 years of wedding coordinating—and moments like this remind me how far I’ve come. This journey hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been filled with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of heart. I’m so proud of the growth I’ve made, and even more grateful for every couple who has trusted me with one of the most important days of their lives.

God is good.
My heart is full.
And the best is still unfolding 🤍

07/19/2025

💍 Brides, we need your wisdom! 💍

Calling all past brides—what’s ONE tip you’d give to someone who’s about to start wedding dress shopping? 👗✨
Was there something you wish you’d known? A must-visit boutique? A style you didn’t expect to fall in love with?

Drop your best advice or favorite recommendations in the comments to help guide our future brides-to-be! 💖 Let’s make their “yes to the dress” moment a little easier (and a lot more fun)!

07/04/2025

🇺🇸🍍 From our family to yours — Happy Fourth of July! 🎆

There’s something so special about a day spent with the people you love, good food on the table, and freedom in your heart.

At Plaid Pineapple Events, we believe every gathering — big or small — is worth celebrating with intention. Today, we’re feeling especially thankful for the freedom to create beautiful moments, raise our children in a country full of opportunity, and do what we love alongside the people who matter most.

However you’re celebrating today — with sparklers, sweet tea, or just some much-needed rest — we hope it’s full of love, laughter, and meaning.

With love and gratitude,
– Freedom + the Plaid Pineapple family 🍍❤️💙

06/24/2025

✨ It’s been a while since I’ve done a proper re-introduction—so if you’re new here, or newly engaged—hi, I’m Freedom! ✨

I’m the heart behind Plaid Pineapple Events, where I specialize in wedding coordination that bridges the gap between “day-of” and full-service planning. Over the past five years, I’ve had the honor of coordinating weddings for so many incredible couples—and with each event, I gain new experience, insight, and purpose in what I do.

Most couples don’t need someone to plan every single detail—but they do need someone to step in, organize everything they’ve worked so hard on, and make sure it all flows seamlessly. That’s where I come in.

While my official coordination role begins 90 days before your wedding, we’ll connect well before then. I love building relationships early—getting to know your vision, offering vendor suggestions, and making sure we’re aligned before the final stretch.
✨ Each wedding packet I create is carefully tailored to fit the couple’s unique vision and priorities—but always grounded in a solid, logistical structure to ensure smooth timing and flow from beginning to end.
Once we hit that 90-day mark, I step into full coordination mode: creating timelines, confirming logistics, leading your rehearsal, and managing every detail on the day itself so you can truly be present.

And here’s something important to know—every element of the timeline and layout I build has meaning and intention behind it. I don’t just fill in a schedule—I think through the flow, the feeling, and what will serve you, your vendors, and your guests best on the actual day.

For example:
• I also strategically seat family members during the ceremony processional. Instead of placing the bride’s family on the “bride’s side” (which ends up behind her), I seat them on the opposite side—so they have a clear view of her face during the ceremony, not just the back of her head. Same for the groom’s family. It’s a small adjustment that makes a meaningful difference for those who want to take in every moment.
• I start with bride and groom portraits immediately after the ceremony—because that’s when emotions are high, your makeup is fresh, and you’re glowing from just saying “I do.” These photos capture the raw, beautiful energy of the moment. It also gives the two of you a few peaceful minutes alone to soak it all in before the pace of the evening picks up. Meanwhile, your family and wedding party can relax and enjoy cocktail hour before we move into group photos.
• Then we go into family portraits, followed by wedding party and final couple portraits, which allows me to transition smoothly into lining everyone up for the grand entrance without unnecessary delays.
• I schedule cake cutting before dinner begins (especially for buffet-style receptions) because it makes sense on so many levels. Your photographer can capture this sweet moment while the setup is still clean and beautiful—with no crowd in the background, since everyone is still seated. That means no one misses the moment, your photographer gets the content they need, and it doesn’t disrupt the momentum of events later in the evening. While guests are moving through the buffet line at their own pace, I’m able to quietly cut and plate the cake behind the scenes—so dessert is ready when they finish eating. It keeps everything flowing naturally, without stopping the party mid-reception.
• For sparkler exits, I light the sparklers from the bottom up so they burn upward and brighter—making for more dynamic, magical photos.
• And yes—I come with a fully stocked emergency kit. From the obvious (safety pins, sewing kit, bobby pins, Advil) to the unexpected (white paint pen, earring backs, glue, stain remover, double-sided tape)—I’ve got it all. Just in case.

I approach every wedding with a tactical and thoughtful mindset, keeping things calm, efficient, and exactly how you envisioned—because you deserve to be present for every beautiful moment.

✨ To my current couples—you’re always welcome to reach out. Whether you want to celebrate a win, vent about the stress, ask a question, or just say hi, I’m here. You’re never a bother—just keep in mind that during peak season, response time may be a bit delayed (but I always follow up with care!).

I’ve been so honored to be part of the Carriage Hill Farms team, but I’m also available to coordinate weddings at any venue. I also take on more than just weddings: from corporate events to engagements, baby showers, and private parties—if there’s a reason to celebrate, I’d love to help bring it all together.

Outside of Plaid Pineapple, I work full-time at Four Seasons Pest Control as the Director of Processes and Efficiencies. I work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM (and often longer during our busy season), and I’m also a proud mom of two amazing kids. Life is full—and beautifully busy—so for 2026, I will be limiting my wedding bookings to two per month in order to protect my time, energy, and the quality of experience I give each couple.

If you’re planning your big day or a special event and looking for someone who brings structure, heart, and intentionality to the process—I’d love to chat. 💛