Jon’ll Boyd enjoyed a successful career in sales and marketing before embarking on her venture, as the CEO of Completely Yours Events. Her educational background and corporate planning experience led her to the fateful decision to pursue her own business after being unexpectedly downsized from her corporate career. Certified through Lovegevity The Wedding Institute, Jon’ll first ensured that she was completely prepared for her new and exciting role. Today, she leads a team of four Lead Event Pla

André is the Founder and CEO of Events by André Wells LLC; a nationally recognized Event Planning Firm based out of Washington, DC. Events by André Wells (EAW) is a full service, avant-garde event planning firm catering to high-end/high profile clientele within various circles.

Celebrity wedding and event designer Sasha Souza is internationally recognized as a trendsetter, top innovator, and leader in the wedding and event industry. Owner of prominent event design company Sasha Souza Events since 1995, Souza is one of only a handful of wedding designers who have been named a Master Wedding Planner, the highest designation given by the Association of Bridal Consultants. Souza is the recipient of numerous awards including the Special Events Magazine Gal

Initially stepping foot into a billion-dollar industry and being a small fish in a big pond was intimidating for Wilson. But as his passion, talent and love for planning developed he learned a few things. “Be who you are, be wise and be smart. “Don’t be afraid of failure, and be willing to showcase your individuality. Wilson believes he has become successful because he genuinely loves what he does and surrounds himself with peers and mentors from different backgrounds.”

LaShonda Bracey is a serial entrepreneur, author, sought-after training, guru and creative visionary. As CEO &; President of Health-Works and ASAP Training and Course Development, this inspiring entrepreneur is making strides in the world of government training and consulting and beyond. Since starting two training firms and working with hundreds of clients all around the country

Cheryl Wood is a compelling thought leader and international speaker who has a commitment for supporting the personal development and economic empowerment of women globally. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her life-changing principles of FEARLESS living.  Cheryl specializes in equipping women to stretch their thinking, expand their expectations, and play bigger in life.

In 1997, Eddie Fam began his career in marketing and events as a student at George Mason University where he booked The Roots for his first music festival. In 2000, Eddie signed a local band named SEV to a major record deal with Jimmy Iovine and Geffen Records. This landed them a commercial for Pepsi Blue which aired during the MTV Video Awards.

Sarah developed a keen eye for detail growing up in a household where she was encouraged to always attempt to build or craft something she appreciated in it's beauty, whether this involved sewing, upholstering, cooking or power tools. Her mother or grandmother would always hover nearby to refine her methodsto yield a meticulously detailed end product. Sarah maintained this appreciation for do it yourself projects and crafting through the years. With a B.S. in Financial Economics

As an artist I look at each event as my canvas creating environments that entice guests and inspire the lives of our clients one well styled party at a time. All of the Intrigue staff is here because they love what we do just as much as I do.  We are all fortunate to be living a life that we love working with clients that inspire us. Over the last few years I have grown the Intrigue team into a thriving Floral & Event Design firm with a lead studio in Annapolis, Maryland

Chip is an serial entrepreneur with a passion for all things technology and media. He is the founder / lead cinematographer of Chip Dizard Wedding Films a wedding videography firm that films couple’s love stories internationally. Chip graduated from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland with a degree in Media Art/Communication, and discovered the love for tech in 1999 after he created a web sites for local nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area.

Feyisola Ogunfemi is the Owner of Statuesque Events, a luxury wedding planning and design company specializing in African and Nigerian weddings on the east coast. Statuesque Events has offices in Washington DC, New York and recently opened one in Atlanta. Statuesque Events has been seen in The Knot DC, Wedding Wire & Online Journal, Wedding Chicks and more.

Andy Whittaker is Director of Market Insights at WeddingWire. As a client-side market researcher with 15+ years experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods, his efforts to better understand customer mindsets have directly led to the development of brand and product strategy. Prior to WeddingWire, Andy led research initiatives at other for-profit and non-profit organizations. He received his MBA from George Washington University.

Laurie Hartwell is the Founder and CEO of The Bridal Society representing thousands of members worldwide. They are the world's leader in Wedding Planning Certification and training. The Bridal Society partners with universities and colleges to bring specialized training programs to their area and is also an education partner with WeddingWire. The Bridal Society certifies over 600 wedding planners and hospitality professionals each year in select cities across the United States.