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Meet the LDE Team
LAURA DETWILER
Owner, Executive Planner, & Designer
ASHLEY MISNER
Assistant Lead Planner, Creative Designer
Ashley knew she wanted to be a wedding planner after LDE actually planned her own wedding at Powel Crosley Estate 3 years ago and she joined right then!
Her favorite part is definitely the room reveal. and seeing the client's reaction when they get the first look at the gorgeous finished space!
Fun Fact: She has a bachelor degree in Marine Biology.
SAMANTHA LITTLEJOHN
SAM LITTLEJOHN
Sam has been with LDE since it started. Originally moved from NYC and now has lived in Florida for 10 years.
She is a super fashionista and loves putting colors and designs together. She has a creative eye for what looks good.
Fun Fact: She owns a chicken farm.
Assistant Planner
My favorite part of planning is the actual day! I love seeing the vision come together and the whole planning process come to life. I truly have a passion for designing and creating unforgettable experiences for my clients from the beginning to the end!
I have been in the wedding and event space for over 15 years and have owned LDE for 7 and a half years. My husband and I moved to sunny Florida from Columbus, Ohio after living in Chicago before that, and now have two little girls.
My team and I have been fortunate to be able to coordinate weddings and events at beautiful venues and now on preferred vendors lists at The Ringling Museum of Art, Ritz Carlton Sarasota, Selby Gardens, Powel Crosley Estate, as well as many other hotels and venues in the Sarasota/Tampa Bay area.
I take pride in being creative, detailed, and organized and will make sure every last detail is taken care of, so the only thing you have to think about is enjoying yourself and making memories!
Nothing is more important to me than making your day exactly what you want it to be. My team and I would love to work with you to make your wedding or event the perfect memory!
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with penguins.
KATIE FOLTZ
Assistant Lead Planner, Creative Designer
Katie has been with LDE for 4 years and has lived in Sarasota for 12 years.
Katie 's favorite part of a wedding is getting to know the people and also the brainstorming stage of planning and seeing all the unique details.
Fun Fact: She is the youngest of 7 kids.
KRISTIN HELMUTH
Assistant Planner & Details Coordinator
Kristin is the newest member of LDE and is a Sarasota Native.
Her favorite part is the wedding flowers and designing the vision through mood boards and setups.
Fun Fact: She used to be a hair product model on an HSN commercial.
Ryda has lived in Sarasota for 6 years and has been with LDE for 1 year.
She knows exactly what to do and where to go when it comes to the client's needs on the day of the wedding. Her calm happy nature is perfect for all brides.
Every wedding or event is so different and she loves seeing the vision.
Fun Fact: She always needs to have a trip booked and tries for it to be somewhere new.
RYDA STEGENGA
Assistant Planner, Bridal Concierge
Sarasota, Florida
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