Our Philosophy
Creativity is our passion and flawless events are our specialty. Swanky Soiree offers Full Service Coordination, Partial Planning, Day of Coordination, Event Design, Decor Rentals, and Graphic Design Services. We are an actual one-stop shop for all of your event design and planning needs. We design unique personalized custom stationery from save the dates, invitations, menus, escort cards, programs, and other stationary needs.
This service ensures that your theme has a cohesive flow and your style holds strong throughout every aspect of your event. No need to overspend on decor that you will never use again, check out our Pinterest board for rental items!! Swanky Soiree offers a complimentary meet and greet session to discuss your fabulous event and most importantly to see if we are the right fit for you. No matter what your budget and style are, we love a challenge. Our goal is to take the stress off of you so that you can enjoy your event to the fullest.
Meet Christina Harris
With a background in Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Graphic Design, I bring a passion for design and all things beautiful to create the most swanky events. I moved to Sarasota in 2007 to attend Ringling College of Art & Design where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Over the past few years, I have worked in the Interior Design industry, for a large Retail company designing women’s apparel and branding as well as in the hospitality industry. I fell in love with event planning after planning friend’s weddings and parties as well as working for a catering company. My eye for design, attention to detail, creativity and organizational skills will keep your event on track and exactly the way you envisioned it. Swanky Soiree’s mission is to first provide you with the most creative, unique, and personalized event you could imagine.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Place to Vacation: The Florida Keys will always have a special place in my heart, we try to go every year. My husband and I tied the knot there in 2013. We love traveling the world and exploring new places.
When I am not working, I am: spending time with my family, at the Gym, cycling, boating, and trying to book our next adventure.
If I wasn’t an event planner I would be: An Interior Designer or working on Set Design or starting a mom travel blog
Fun Experiences: I have skydived twice, ran two half marathons and went to Australia and New Zealand in high school to compete for Volleyball and ended up competing with the track team.
Meet Stefanie Seymour
Stefanie is our Office Manager & Associate Planner with Swanky Soiree. She has been in the Weddings & Social Events Industry since 2013. She started after graduating from college in Massachusetts. Tired of the cold and snow she moved to Florida. Stefanie has experience with weddings, small events, and large trade shows like Comic Con. Her start in hospitality began when she was 14 years old as a bus girl at a local restaurant. She loves coordinating events and working with people to make their dreams come true.
Fun Facts:
Favorite Place to Vacation: She goes back to New England to visit family quite a bit. Otherwise, you can find her somewhere tropical locally, or exploring new places she hasn’t been yet.
Sweet Tooth: Ice cream cake is my favorite. Also a tasty dessert martini!
Favorite Indulgence: Lounging around with my dogs and husband and getting into a good book series.
When I am not working, I am: On the beach, going to concerts, or attending her book club “Read Between the Wines”.
Favorite Holiday: Christmas. I love being with my family and watching my nieces and nephews tear into gifts.
If I wasn’t an event planner I would be: Managing my own dog bar, or art bar.
Meet the Swanky Team Members
Bailey – Lead Coordinator
Bailey began her career at Swanky Soiree Events, where she held her very first job. Starting part-time while still in high school, she has grown within the company and now serves as a Lead Event Coordinator. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management with a minor in Marketing at the University of South Florida. [Go Bulls!] Born and raised in Sarasota, Bailey takes pride in working and living in a destination city where others vacation. Her favorite part of the job is seeing guests' reactions—the "oohs" and "ahhs" that make all the behind-the-scenes effort worthwhile. Passionate about creating memorable experiences, Bailey thrives on connecting with people and bringing celebrations to life. When she's not planning events, you’ll likely find her enjoying the beach, spending time with family and friends, or attending car shows.
Fun Facts About Bailey:
She enjoys staying active and loves going to the gym.
Building meaningful relationships is one of her top priorities, both personally and professionally.
Bailey is proud of her Italian heritage—even if she doesn’t speak the language (yet!).
She has a major sweet tooth—desserts are her favorite!
The only Florida native in her family, Bailey’s relatives all come from up north.
While she’s drawn to the mountains, the beach will always have her heart.
Cheyenne – Assistant Coordinator & Rentals Supervisor
Cheyenne is one of the newest members of the Swanky team, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to our wedding coordination efforts. She thrives on assisting in bringing our couples’ visions to life, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with their dreams. With a goal of creating unforgettable memories, Cheyenne is dedicated to making the planning process seamless and enjoyable. As a Florida native, she draws inspiration from the vibrant culture and beautiful beaches around her. When she’s not coordinating weddings, you’ll find her spending time with friends and family or exploring new travel destinations. Cheyenne believes every love story deserves celebration, and she’s excited to help make your special day remarkable!
Fun Facts About Cheyenne:
Cheyenne loves to draw and enjoys anything creative or artsy in her free time.
Her favorite food is sushi.
She lived in Illinois for a little over five years.
Her favorite TV show is Gilmore Girls.
She enjoys a good hike whenever she visits the mountains.
Family is her top priority and her greatest source of support.
Nicole – Coordinator & Office Admin
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Meet the Swanky Team Members
Lana – Assistant Coordinator
Lana has been with Swanky Soiree Events for a number of years assisting with events and weddings. No event is too large or too small for her. She focuses her attention on all the details including timelines, floor plans, seating arrangements and props/decor….everything from set-up to break down. Lana pays special attention to every client’s desire and takes pride and pleasure knowing Swanky’s clients are happy and well taken care of. When Lana isn’t working you can most likely find her somewhere along Florida’s beautiful coastline seeking shells, fossils and shark teeth! Her hobbies include recreational and wreck diving, swimming and cooking for friends and family.
Felicia – Assistant Coordinator
Felicia graduated from the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida. She has worked at two Ritz-Carlton properties, the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, the Westin Sarasota, and Embassy Suites Sarasota. Felicia thrives being around people and helping others. She loves helping coordinate events, especially weddings. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, going to local events, and traveling. If she weren’t working in the hospitality and events industry, she would want to own a local boutique store because she also has a love for fashion.
Natalia – Assistant Coordinator
Natalia has a degree in Communication and a strong background in hospitality and customer service. She assists the event coordinator in setting up every detail of the wedding, ensuring that each client is happy from start to finish. Natalia is passionate about creating seamless, stress-free experiences for every couple. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, and working out.
