My name is Caley Alley and I am head over heels in love, with love. Like "can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kinda stuff." (If you know you know) ;)
I have been in a committed relationship with event management, floral design and wedding coordinating for nearly 20 years. I officially said "I DO" when I joined The Knot & WeddingWire, the mecca of all things engagements & weddings as an Account Executive back in 2021 where I currently work today.
Over the course of my career, whether in the entertainment industry or facilitating events worldwide, to over 500+ weddings near and far, it is clear to me that my life's purpose is to curate the ultimate event to bring a love story to life.
“I love, love,” I always say and I know no one for that to be more true. Growing up alongside my Grandparents, Bud & Andrea, who were married for over 50 years, I had the privilege to be a first-hand witness to the type of love only miracles can create. A real-life Notebook story, I lost them on the same date, nearly the same time, just two years apart. And each and every day I live my life to give back to other love stories in hopes of being a part of the beginning of your very own miracle.
One of my favorite quotes is “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” Maybe it's because I am a born and raised Florida girl who needs her daily dose of sunshine & salt water, or maybe the idea that love is the one feeling that can get you as close as possible to understanding the marvel this world was created with.
As your fully insured, certified wedding planner, not only are you getting a new best friend, you're allowing yourself to actually enjoy the little moments all along the journey from saying "Yes" to the day you both say "I do." It is my soul's mission to carry on what my grandparents instilled in me...hard work, enjoying the journey & dancing even long after the music stops. My Grandpa always said, “It's not what you're doing, it's who you're with.”
So let me be the guiding force behind your wedding planning journey so come what is meant to be the BEST day of your lives yet, you both can enjoy who you're WITH and not be worried about all the things you'd have to do. An average wedding can take anywhere from 300-500 hours to plan from start to finish! But this shouldn't be your time to stress about the details but to celebrate your love. This is YOUR once in a lifetime moment!
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Floral Design Certification from Halls Floral in Atlanta, GA.
Event Manager & Florist with one of my favorite vendors, Rachael Kasie Designs, LLC,.
Certified Wedding Planner with the Certified Wedding Planning (CWP) Society.
Certified Design Consultant through CWP Society.
I have assisted in designing a successful wedding venue from the ground up as an Interior Designer, Event Coordinator and General Manager.
Certified through the Staging Studio as a Full Service - Interior Stylist.
Director of Business Development and Event Manager for multiple nationwide marketing teams executing major events in Entertainment, Music and Sports.
Avid event coordinator & volunteer for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce as well as serving in a variety of ways with my Salty Church family.
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I have been married to the love of my life, Justin, aka "JJ" aka Mr. Blue Eyes, since May 7th of 2022. We married in our little white church where my Grandfather, "Poppy", Rev. Gordon Falknor pastored while I was growing up.
I am a Bonus Mom of two hard-working, athletic, smart, big-hearted, and MUCH taller than me teenagers and together we make up what we like to call "The LiL Fam!" Plus our two Pups, Hawser (English Mastiff) & Vada Roo (Dalmatian)
I was born and raised in Ormond Beach, FL but I have traveled to nearly 40 countries! (So yes, I have my passport ready to go for your Destination Wedding needs!) ;)
My Grandfather "Paga" passed down classic cars to me which I love to share with my Bride & Grooms! A 1966 Mustang Convertible, a 1929 Model A Firetruck, and JJ owns a 1980 International Scout!
My husband served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard for nearly 23 years. His position as Senior Chief to Station Ponce de Leon Inlet brought us together in 2018. He retired as Master Chief in 2023. So it is my honor to offer any military discount to those currently serving, retired and all first responders.
Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: The Sandlot
Thing I Couldn't Live Without: FLOWERS
What Would I Be If I Wasn't in the Wedding Industry? If I had grown taller than 5'3, I'd like to think I could've been a Pro Basketball Player :)
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When booking with Caley Alley Events, our couples get access to my TKWW employee discounts on The Knot Shop, The Knot Paper & industry incentives with preferred vendors nationwide! Sticking to that wedding budget already!
Lastly, CONGRATULATIONS! And from the bottom of my big, hopeless romantic, sappy heart THANK YOU so much for considering me, Caley Alley, to be the one to bring your very own love story to life.
NOW LET’S POP THE CONFETTI, YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED!
