From Michele…
I am a 4th generation New Orleanian. I began my career in the hotel, restaurant and event planning industry in 1989. My hotel and catering experience has tremendously enhanced my knowledge of the important components of great food, fine wines, impeccable service, amazing ambiances and seamless execution of events.
In 2001, I decided to leave my position as Director of Catering and Marketing at a French Quarter Boutique Hotel to further develop Unique Weddings in New Orleans. While in the hotel industry I saw the same events play out almost every weekend. My love for our city and hospitality industry made me realize I wanted to broaden my exposure to other places New Orleans had to offer. I wanted to be able to express my enthusiasm for fashion, design and create amazing and memorable events utilizing my unique creative talents to create one-of-a-kind luxury events weekend after weekend.
“As a mother, there is nothing I cherish more than my husband and children. My company grew at a very rapid pace and at times my personal life seemed to be non-existent. One day in Brittani’s early teenage years, I asked her if she wanted to come to work with me. We both quickly realized she had a natural passion for event planning.
We both agree now that being able to partner with each other is what makes going to work special. To be a part of making our couples dreams come true is what keeps us going after 23 years in the wedding industry.” -Michele
From Brittani
I am the daughter in the mother-daughter duo. A 5th generation New Orleanian. I began my career in wedding planning part time in 2001. My passion for design and a keen eye for detail quickly grew into a love for the industry after working with my mother on the weekends. I embraced the industry when I graduated from high school and began working full-time in the catering business and then in the hotel rooms side of the hospitality industry while continuing to working with my mother on the weekends and attending the University of New Orleans.
In 2009, I decided to make the jump and become an event producer for Unique Weddings in New Orleans. Once I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Orleans in business with a concentration in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism I was promoted to partner. This accompanied with my experience in the hospitality industry and working with my mother has given me the tools and knowledge to understand the complex dynamics of running a successful event.
