About Stellaluna Events

Stellaluna Events was born out of a passion for creating fulfilling experiences. We don't believe weddings are about choosing certain decor just because its trendy or overspending just to impress your guests. Your wedding or event should be about gathering a group of your favorite people together to celebrate.  It's about creating a meaningful memory.

The Stellaluna couple chooses soft seating for their wedding not because it will make great photos, but because it will make their guests comfortable and encourage meaningful conversation. They can't wait for the band to play the perfect ‘get up and dance song’ and doesn't worry over whether the candlesticks are gold versus bronze.

We love couples who throw out tradition.  Let us encourage you to do it differently.

Hannah LoVasco

Owner

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Meet Hannah

Hannah has a love for planning and organizing that has carried on throughout her life. In college she dipped her toe into the wedding industry and knew it was the path for her. She has a passion for bringing all the details of a wedding together and creating the perfect day. She gets joy out of being able to provide support to her couples so they can enjoy their day as well as help elevate the guest experience.

When she's not building timelines and executing weddings, you will find her chasing her toddler around, biking, running, or basically doing anything outdoors and active. She resides in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband and two boys whom she loves spending time with.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Shout - The Isley Brothers (Always brings the people out)!
  • Best moment at a wedding: When the couple see each other for the first time. It is such a sweet and special moment that is never forgotten
  • Beverage of choice: Rosé
  • Bucket list: Bungee Jumping in Australia
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Annie Van Dyke

Event Designer

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Meet Annie

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Annie is a southern gal (without a southern accent). For as long as she can remember, she’s loved creating, designing, and celebrating. What better job than designing massive celebrations for people in love?!

Annie has always been the person at the wedding gushing over the shade of the linens or the cleverness of the guest book. She finds so much joy in making sure all of the little details come together in order to achieve a couple’s vision. Is a couple’s wedding theme “We just really love hiking?” or “I’m a thrifter and want lots of vintage feel in my decor?” or “I want a flower explosion?” Bring it on! Annie wants each couple to feel confident in their own tastes and to see their dream wedding come to life! 

Outside of work, Annie enjoys cooking, traveling, painting, making various food boards, and spending time with her husband, Luke, and their tiny Cavapoo, Lottie. 

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Yeah by Usher ft Lil John and Ludacris (peace up, A-town!!!)
  • Best moment at a wedding: Turning to see the groom's face when the bride is coming down the aisle
  • Beverage of choice: Moscow Mule or a Mezcal Marg
  • Bucket list: Enjoy a glass of red wine on a patio in Tuscany, or enjoy a cafe au lait and croissant in a Parisian cafe
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Addison Szymanski

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet Addison

Initially inspired by her Grandma's stockpile of Martha Stewart magazines, Addison has always loved creating special and intentional moments. Whether it’s a tablescape for family dinner, a friend’s birthday party, or your big day, Addison leads with her attention to detail and knack for personalization. In Addison's book, there's always something worth celebrating.
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Addison made her way to East Lansing to get her JD and MBA at Michigan State University. During her time in law school, Addison met her husband, David. Addison and David now live and practice law together in East Lansing alongside their Australian Shepherd, Benny. When she’s not working or planning, Addison loves to cook, host, shop, and caddy or ride along for David’s many rounds of golf.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: At Last, Etta James
  • Best moment at a wedding: When the dance floor floods with your loved ones for the first time. Let the party begin!
  • Beverage of choice: Aperol Spritz or Espresso Martini
  • Bucket list: See the Era’s Tour live
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Amanda Hews

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet Amanda

Amanda started her journey and love for events when she helped plan her parent's surprise 50th birthday party, 10 years ago. As an East side native and Grand Valley State University Alum, her love for event planning extends across Michigan in many ways. Whether your event is at a historical landmark, Up North, or on the lakeshore, Amanda is willing to travel anywhere to make sure your big day is picture perfect! Her passion for uniqueness, logistics, and building connections never fails to put each client at ease.
Amanda enjoys traveling, going to amusement parks and thrift shopping! She lives a simple life residing in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband and two fur babies, Za & Luna, who are curious little rascals.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Forever and Ever and Always by Ryan Mack
  • Best moment at a wedding: The couple's grand entrance moment into reception - the energy from the group in the room is unmatched! 
  • Beverage of choice: Ice Cold Pepsi or Watermelon Pucker w/ Sprite 
  • Bucket list: Visiting all 50 States (24 more to go!) & Skydiving"
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Emily Rath

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet Emily

Emily’s love for hospitality began in a time where she wasn’t fully sure what her path in life was. Once entering the world of weddings and events, she knew she would never go back. Creating a day full of ease, peacefulness, and calm is among her top priorities in planning and executing events. From setting centerpieces and lighting candles to packing each votive carefully back in its case, your day from start to finish will be covered in expertise and the joy of serving others.

Her favorite part of the planning process is when all of the pieces start to come together. She loves chatting all things details and the process of learning all about her couple’s special day!

Outside of work, Emily loves spending time with her loved ones, baking, going on bike rides, trying new coffee shops, thrifting, doing crafty things, and attending concerts.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Lover by Taylor Swift 
  • Best moment at a wedding: Speeches! Listening to the love of all of the people closest to the couple is such a sweet perspective. 
  • Beverage of choice: A Dirty Shirley (with a maraschino cherry, of course)
  • Bucket list: Visit New Zealand 
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Cierra Dierolf

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet Cierra

After planning her own wedding, Cierra quickly realized she wasn’t ready for the planning to be over. She fell in love with all of it—the details, the timelines, bringing a vision to life, and especially creating a day filled with moments people will remember forever. Helping other couples bring their own wedding days to life felt like the natural next step.

With a background in supply chain and business management, Cierra is no stranger to organization, timelines, and keeping plenty of moving pieces on track. She has an eye for the little details and loves being the person behind the scenes making sure everything comes together, giving couples the chance to be fully present and soak in every moment of their day.

A Northern Michigan girl at heart, Cierra loves everything about life Up North. When she’s not planning a wedding, you’ll likely find her managing her Airbnbs, spending time with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Nash, hosting friends and family, decorating, tackling another project, hunting, enjoying the outdoors, or finding an excuse to celebrate something.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: This Will Be (An Everlasting Love), Natalie Cole
  • Best moment at a wedding: That moment when all the planning comes to life and the couple can finally forget about the details, soak it all in, and celebrate with the people they love most.
  • Beverage of choice: Moscow Mule
  • Bucket list: Travel to Germany
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McKenzie Wohlfeil

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet McKenzie

Born and raised in Northern Michigan, McKenzie now calls West Michigan her home. She fell into event planning in a time where the world was so uncertain, but she knew what she wanted. She wanted to provide a professional, yet fun, planning environment for couples in the Midwest. McKenzie has always had a passion for helping people, so it just made sense that she has made a career out of it. She loves the challenge that comes with planning and executing an event, and thrives on helping relieve the stress that inevitably comes with it.
Outside of event planning, she likes to hang with her family, going to concerts, and always enjoys a good book.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Pepas by Farruko
  • Best moment at a wedding: When the couple can breathe relief after the ceremony, the hard part is over, it's time to PARTY!
  • Beverage of choice: Will never turn down a margarita
  • Bucket list: Visit every Disney Park in the World!
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Jillian Braman

Wedding Coordinator

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Meet Jillian

Born and raised in the small Michigan town of Newaygo, Jillian has always been surrounded by close family and friends. Event planning has been a part of her story for as long as she can remember. She credits her mom for sparking that passion—inviting her into every holiday, birthday, and special celebration and teaching her the joy of thoughtful details. Jillian now brings that same care and excitement to every wedding she coordinates.
Jillian is passionate about creating wedding days that feel seamless, joyful, and uniquely you. She’s all about the details, behind-the-scenes coordination, and making sure couples get to be fully present on the best day of their lives.

When she isn’t coordinating weddings, you can usually find her reading, shopping, hiking with her dog Cami, or spending time with favorite people.

Favorite Things

  • Favorite wedding song: Love On Top by Beyonce
  • Best moment at a wedding: The bride and her girls getting ready together the morning of—always filled with the best hype music, happy tears, and joy. 
  • Beverage of choice: Red Sangria
  • Bucket list: Visit every single national park
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"Working with Stellaluna Events was an absolute DREAM. Their whole staff from booking a consultation to the execution of the day was everything I could have hoped for and more. The Stellaluna team was so proactive and communicative that the day went out without a hitch. I felt informed of what was needed from me, by when, what decisions I needed to make, and what the suggestions were. They took my vision and brought it to life. I am forever grateful and HIGHLY recommend them. Happiest day of my life and so grateful Stellaluna helped create that for us."

– Lauren, Stellaluna Bride

"Working with Stellaluna Events was one of the best decisions I made during wedding planning! Not only are they on top of every detail and professional - but they were truly so easy to work with and made me feel some comfortable throughout the entire planning process. Always pro-active and ready to help out in anyway that they could. The wedding day could not have gone smoother - I didn't have to think about a single detail because they were always 10 steps ahead and guiding us along! Truly so grateful to have them part of our special day. Would highly recommend!!"

– Molli, Stellaluna Bride