Vendors I Love: Lauren of THE GET TOGETHER EVENTS CO.
photo by Jenny Fu
I first met Lauren a few years ago at The Love Union, and finally had the opportunity to work with her team this past year. I always appreciated her genuine quality and my gosh, is she FUN! Not only that, she’s really passionate about what she does, and I love that she continues to grow! Without further ado, I am so excited to shine some very well deserved light onto Lauren Schaefer from THE GET TOGETHER EVENTS CO.
What was the path that led you to become a planner?
Okay, this is really cheesy…but I planned my junior prom. One of my favorite teachers, who was chaperoning the prom, said, "you're really good at this," and that was about it. I've planned in all sorts of industries, eventually forming my own business. However, it was pretty much from that moment on I knew I wanted to be a planner. Also, the power of teachers, am I right!?
Lauren R. and a happy bride!
What excites you about weddings?
Tradition blended with individuality. I love taking the marriage ceremony (which can be dated back to at least 1300 CE) and meshing that with a couple's individuality to create a perfectly tailored and perfectly executed celebration for our clients.
What do you look for in a couple?
It's all about the vibes, baby! Wedding planning can become an intimate relationship, so we want everyone to be buds. If you think we can be friends, then we can be your wedding planners, too. Along with that, we look for couples whose values align with our diversity and equality pledge.
What is the greatest compliment you’ve ever received?
Someone told me I'm like "Aunt Linda 2.0". If you knew my Aunt Linda, you know why that is the best compliment ever!
What do you desire for your business?
Oof. So much! I would say after the last two years being such a rollercoaster (What up, 2020 and 2021!) I hope that in 2022 and onward the business can act instead of react. I have so many hopes, dreams and plans for The Get Together Events Co. But I need everyone to get vaccinated, wear masks and be safe. That way we can stop having to constantly work on covid regulations and can get back to planning the fun stuff.
What are you grateful for?
My freakin' team. The Get Together Events Co. team is the most outstanding group of humans. The attention, care, and love they put towards each of our clients makes me so unbelievably proud and so unbelievably grateful to know them and have them on this team. They are constantly raising the bar, keeping our services at 100% and even deal with my constant requests for boomerangs at every event.
Most of the team - Grace, Julie, Lauren S., Justine, Lauren R. & Devon
Any recent cause for celebration?
My dog just got the cutest haircut. I didn't think I could love her more. But, oh man, is she cute now. That's cause for a celebration if I've ever heard one!
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