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Meet Our Team

Highlands, NC Wedding Planning

With a Loving Touch

With years of experience and a heartfelt passion for celebration, our dedicated team is here to bring your wedding vision to life. From your first inquiry to the final toast, you’ll have a single point of contact guiding every beautiful detail.

Committed to Your Joy
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Melissa Delany
Director of Sales

Excelling in the hospitality industry for the past 26 years, Melissa worked at prestigious properties like Fearrington House Inn—a Relais & Châteaux—and Sea Island prior to joining Old Edwards in 2009. 

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Jessica Silver
Senior Sales Manager

Originally from Ormond Beach, Florida, Jessica graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management and Marketing. 

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Callie Searles
Senior Sales Manager

For nearly 20 years Callie has been a driving force in the Hospitality Industry. After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in Culinary Arts, she began her career at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. 

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Gabby Stone
Senior Sales Manager

Gabby was born and raised in South Florida, but spent many of her summers in Macon County. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. 

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Marina Daniels
Sales Manager

Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Marina grew to love hospitality with her grandparents, who came from Greece. They ran a successful restaurant in Mississippi that incorporated Greek recipes into American cuisine. 

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Danielle Jones
Sales Manager

Danielle is a Tampa native who graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Years of customer service and sales and marketing developed into a passion for helping people. 

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Amanda Weber
Sales Manager

Amanda was born and raised in Clayton, GA, and majored in psychology at Gordon University. She worked as the membership director and event coordinator at Kingwood Resort for 15 years. 

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Sarah Brown
Catering and Events Manager

Originally from Dublin, Georgia, Sarah moved with her family to the Northeast Georgia Mountains. She attended the University of North Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. 

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Tara Wily
Catering and Events Manager

Born and raised in Blandon, PA, Tara graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Penn State. She started her career in South Florida at the Royal Blues Hotel, Relais & Châteaux. 

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Nikki Hamlin
Catering Manager

A native of Asheville, Nikki returned to Western NC after spending 20 years in Florida. Accompanied by her two beloved dogs, she brings with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for hospitality. 

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Katie Thompson
Catering and Sales Associate

Katie was born and raised in the small-town of King, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism. 

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Camila Rodriguez
Sales Office Manager

Camila was born and raised in the vibrant city of Lima, Peru. Her journey has been one of diverse experiences, shaped by an international upbringing that ignited her passion for the world of tourism and hospitality. 

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Jadda Laufer
Marketing and Sales Assistant

As a Rabun County native, just 30 minutes down the mountain from Highlands, Jadda grew up working in her family's restaurant, where she developed a passion for hospitality. She graduated with a BBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia.

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Margo Howard
Group Reservations Manager

Margo moved to Western North Carolina at just two weeks old and has been right at home in the mountains ever since. She graduated from Montreat College in 2017 and went straight into the hospitality industry. 

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