Today we’d like to introduce you to Courtney Wilson.
Courtney, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
When I was younger, it was always a dream to be a wedding planner, such a gorgeous and glamorous job! But after college, I joined AmeriCorps NCCC, while serving as a tutor in Anchorage, AK at The Boys and Girls Club, I fell in love with helping children, seeing the light come on when they figured something out, and the joy learning brought to them. When my AmeriCorps time had come to an end, I came home and acquired my teaching license. I taught for 13 years as a kindergarten and 2nd grade teacher.
I adored what I did and spending my days with my sweet kiddos. Then came my own wedding… I found a joy I hadn’t had before, in planning all the small details and making my vision come to life. The more planned out and organized I was, the more I wanted to do. It was one of the best times of my life. I absolutely loved every aspect of it, after my wedding was over I realized how much I missed planning my wedding. I had found the perfect outlet for a talent I had been cultivating my whole life.
I reached out to some wedding planners I knew, became certified through The Bridal Society, assisted at a couple of weddings and I just knew this was my future. With extreme joy, excitement and some hesitation, Moonstruck Events was born.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
In 2020, I made the difficult decision to leave the classroom after 13 years to pursue my dream career as a wedding planner. With the unwavering support of my friends, family, and my new husband, Moonstruck Events went from dream to reality. Although, this new endeavor has come with countless tears, many new challenges, a great deal of trial and error, and just good old fashioned elbow grease.
The wedding planning part was a dream and came naturally. Learning all the behind the scenes things that went into starting a new business was a different story, there is so much to learn and do I never knew about. Even with all the trial and errors as many new businesses have, the transition from education to wedding planning has felt almost seamless. I’ve greatly enjoyed the personal and professional growth that has come with the many new adventures and experiences this new profession has afforded me. Moonstruck is flourishing more than I could have ever imagined and I am beyond grateful every day.
We’ve been impressed with Moonstruck Events, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Moonstruck Events is a boutique event and wedding planning service to help you with everything from full wedding planning to being there for you the month-off to traveling anywhere your love story takes you for a destination wedding. Completely dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind weddings, we understand that individuality is in the very core of every wedding celebration. We love to consider ourselves out of the box thinkers, looking for ways to include personalized touches throughout the entire wedding to make it unique to each couple. If you’re looking for a wedding planner with a personalized approach, we are ready to get creative with you!
What matters most to you?
What matters most to me is having my couples trust me and have an amazing experience throughout the entire wedding planning process. My goal is to become their wedding planner bestie from start to finish. I love grabbing coffee and just chatting it up! Or working and connecting with my couples to design an experience that is completely unique to them. Whatever it is they need to help them feel confident and amazing is what we strive to make happen.
Pricing:
- Services begin at $1,400
Contact Info:
- Email: hello@moonstruckeventstx.com
- Website: www.moonstruckeventstx.com
- Instagram: @moonstruckeventstx
- Facebook: @moonstruckeventstx
Image Credits:
Sun and Rose Photography
Ashlynn Mari Photography
