aRay of Events

Service level: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 10

About aRay of Events

aRay of Events

Event Planning & Wedding Management

My name is Shauna, In 2019, I transitioned from my career in special education to manage a wedding venue, allowing me the flexibility to participate in mission trips and spend more quality time with my children. I have a passion for planning weddings and organizing various events. In 2021, I founded my own business, aRay of Events, to provide my clients with memorable experiences that are free of stress! Since then, I have become a Wedding MBA Elite Level Certified Wedding Planner and assembled a fantastic team of wedding professionals who assist me in turning our couples' dreams into reality!

We are a team of dedicated wedding planners and coordinators passionate about bringing your wedding details to life. We are here to eliminate the stress of the day and ensure you only look back and remember the best parts of your special day.

In three words: Creative, Honest, Thoughtful

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planning
Description

With a Wedding Planner, you will have support with all the details, starting with booking your venue/vendors, through post-wedding day agenda.

Planning begins12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
PricingStarts at $3,500*

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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9 reviews

  • KH

    Kelley H.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 25, 2026

    Mother of the Bride

    I cannot say enough about Shauna and ARay of Events! There was ample communication leading up to the event and Shauna was always available to answer any questions I had. Every single detail was covered and managed so efficiently behind the scenes. I was amazed at how smoothly everything ran. Even after the event they worked hard to return everything back to normal by cleaning, counting, and gathering all the decor. ARay of Events is worth every single penny and I would 100% use them again. I could never have pulled off my wedding without them. Thank you so much ARay of Events Team!

  • JT

    Jenna T.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 8, 2026

    Amazing Experience with aRay Of Events

    We cannot thank Shauna, Olivia and the amazing team at aRayof Events enough for making our wedding day absolutely flawless! Having the team there on the day-of allowed us to completely relax and just enjoy the moment. They were professional, attentive, and incredibly organized, making sure the entire event flowed seamlessly from start to finish. They also were very helpful in helping us coordinate the day of our rehearsal. If there were any behind-the-scenes hiccups, we certainly didn't know about them because this team handled everything like total pros. We are so incredibly grateful for their hard work and highly recommend aRayof Events to anyone planning their big day!

  • ES

    Emily S.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 4, 2025

    Awesome !

    Amazing !! I would recommend ARay of Events to anyone and everyone getting married or planning an event . Customer service and staff were both beyond great ! I am so thankful we had them on our team for our wedding . They made the wedding day enjoyable and took away all the stress and worries before the wedding and on the wedding day ! They went above and beyond what we expected ! Thank you so much !!

  • KS

    Kathleen S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jul 24, 2025

    Best Decision Ever

    Booking the full Planner Collection was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. I constantly joked throughout the process that if I had to choose between my fiancé and Shauna, I’d choose her! As someone who’s normally very anxious, I was amazed by how calm and present I felt all weekend because Shauna had every single detail taken care of. From coordinating all of the vendors and decor to literally holding the crying ring bearer so his parents could enjoy the ceremony, she handled everything. My parents were originally against the idea of a wedding planner, but by the end of planning, they were raving about how we would not have had the same wedding without her and recommending her to all their friends. Shauna is organized, thoughtful, kind, and truly gifted at what she does. I am so so thankful that she helped bring my dream wedding to life.

    Dena Bradford•Jul 26, 2025

    Kathleen, Thank you so much for your review, it means the world to us! We are extremely grateful that we were able to be there to help make your dream wedding a peaceful and memorable experience. ~ aRay of Events

  • BP

    Bryant P.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 13, 2025

    Working with Shauna has been a blast!

    Shauna has been nothing short of a pleasure to work with these past 3 years! She answered all of our questions and gave us direction on whatever we needed. She managed and handled everything beautifully. When challenging situations arose, she advocated for us and handled things behind the scenes. We highly recommend her and her team!

    Dena Bradford•Jul 16, 2025

    Bryant, Thank you so much for the kind review! We are extremely grateful that we were able to help you on your special day ~aRay of Events

Yes! Shauna Jackson is our fearless leader, and we also have three more certified wedding planners and a team of coordinators to make your special day unforgettable.
Yes, alongside wedding planning, we are excited to help you plan your private events and corporate events.

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