Your Dream Team
Meet Gillian
With several years of being honored as The Knot's Best of Weddings Award Winner and Wedding Wire's Couple’s Choice Award Winner, Gillian brings unparalleled passion and precision to every detail. Her exceptional work has also been featured in Green Wedding Shoes. Gillian is a trusted right hand for all that hire her.
a dynamic small business owner known for her meticulous planning and savvy coordination.
At Events by Gillian and Co. we specialize in creating magical experiences tailored just for you.
Our seamless timelines and thoughtfully designed spaces ensure that every gathering feels uniquely yours.
We celebrate your dreams, share in your laughter, and stand by you through the tears, crafting moments that truly reflect who you are.
Events By Gillian and Co. started as a first year college student building her future portfolio.
After accepting a wedding on the side, loving the process, and taking the “jump” to put herself out there, Events By Gillian and Co. was born. The portfolio and vendor connections have continued to grow since 2017, creating friendships from near and far. Each wedding will always feel like an honor to be part of, just like the day we started.
Over the years, our team has grown to a strong group of women driven by connection and dedicated to making wedding magic come to life.
Our team values YOU, a professional environment, and our network of other wedding professionals.
"We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Gillian and team!"
client love
From the very beginning, they listened to our vision and made it even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Their attention to detail, organization, and genuine care for our day took all the stress out of planning and allowed us to enjoy the journey. They went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, handling any unexpected issues with ease and a calm demeanor. Our wedding was truly magical, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Renee, Kathy, and Maddie. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their dream day a reality! (Jenna and Cody 10/11/2024)
- Jenna and Cody
client love
Gillian
After a wedding planning internship in 2015, Gillian knew this was where she wanted to be.
Gillian attended Penn State University and has a bachelor's degree in hospitality management with a focus on entrepreneurship. She carries professional and hospitality values through all interactions. Gillian was a 2022 bride marrying her highschool sweetheart and got to experience the other side of planning her own wedding here in Lancaster, PA.
She lives for picking out elements that bring the overall vision to life. Nothing is more rewarding than watching months of planning come to fruition on the wedding day. Her favorite moments are the reception reveals, first looks, and the natural unplanned moments during a ceremony. “I love what I do because I do what I love” . It's that simple. Allow Gillian to be the wedding planner who will give you the gift of being fully present so you can live out your wedding day as it unfolds.
Owner and Lead Planner
Renee started working with Gillian in 2021 as an assistant after working at a wedding venue in 2019.
Fun fact—Renee was Gillian's wedding coordinator in 2022! Renee's background includes working for a dance studio administratively, teaching, and being part of productions. Renee's style aligns with something along the lines of timeless, simple, and elegant, but she loves it when couples use pops of bright colors to bring joy and life into their wedding day! Renee loves wedding days! It makes her so happy to see the couple surrounded by their friends and family and feel all the love and support in the room!
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Madison
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Karen
renee
Fun fact—Madeline is one of two "Maddie M.'s" on our team.
She has a degree in European history and political science. She attended college at the University of Delaware.
Madeline's time in the wedding industry began in 2019 while she worked for two separate Philly-based planning companies. She moved to Lititz in 2022, and the rest is history! Maddie loves a good DJ or live band that gets all of the guests on the dance floor!
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Madison
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Karen
renee
Maddie is the creative one! Maddie has a bachelor's degree in fine arts with a focus on advertising and branding. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design.
After graduating, she worked as a stylist and social media marketer at a bridal salon, which was the start of her time in the wedding industry. She loves bright and colorful flowers! Her favorite moment is when everyone is finally seated for the ceremony and shifts their focus to the officiant's first words.
kathy
Madison
madeline
Karen
renee
Your wedding day fairy godmother! Karen's background is in travel and customer service.
Outside of working weddings, she is still a travel agent, booking island destinations of your dreams. Her favorite wedding dance party song is "Mr. Brightside" or "Heads Will Roll." She will cry at least once on your wedding day. It could be when you walk down the aisle, during a special dance, or even during speeches. Still need a travel agent for your dream honeymoon? We will put you in contact with Karen!
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Madison
madeline
Karen
renee
Kathy was an Events By Gillian Bride in 2021!
After planning her own wedding and seeing her creative side, Gillian knew Kathy would be a great fit for the team. Kathy works with students as an Occupational Therapist during the week and assists with wedding days over the weekends/summer. She is the biggest fan of fall and will be emotional over the special custom touches of your pets added to your wedding day.
kathy
Madison
madeline
Karen
renee
Renee started working with Gillian in 2021 as an assistant after working at a wedding venue in 2019.
Fun fact—Renee was Gillian's wedding coordinator in 2022! Renee's background includes working for a dance studio administratively, teaching, and being part of productions. Renee's style aligns with something along the lines of timeless, simple, and elegant, but she loves it when couples use pops of bright colors to bring joy and life into their wedding day! Renee loves wedding days! It makes her so happy to see the couple surrounded by their friends and family and feel all the love and support in the room!
Fun fact—Madeline is one of two "Maddie M.'s" on our team.
She has a degree in European history and political science. She attended college at the University of Delaware.
Madeline's time in the wedding industry began in 2019 while she worked for two separate Philly-based planning companies. She moved to Lititz in 2022, and the rest is history! Maddie loves a good DJ or live band that gets all of the guests on the dance floor!
Maddie is the creative one! Maddie has a bachelor's degree in fine arts with a focus on advertising and branding. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design.
After graduating, she worked as a stylist and social media marketer at a bridal salon, which was the start of her time in the wedding industry. She loves bright and colorful flowers! Her favorite moment is when everyone is finally seated for the ceremony and shifts their focus to the officiant's first words.
Your wedding day fairy godmother! Karen's background is in travel and customer service.
Outside of working weddings, she is still a travel agent, booking island destinations of your dreams. Her favorite wedding dance party song is "Mr. Brightside" or "Heads Will Roll." She will cry at least once on your wedding day. It could be when you walk down the aisle, during a special dance, or even during speeches. Still need a travel agent for your dream honeymoon? We will put you in contact with Karen!
Kathy was an Events By Gillian Bride in 2021!
After planning her own wedding and seeing her creative side, Gillian knew Kathy would be a great fit for the team. Kathy works with students as an Occupational Therapist during the week and assists with wedding days over the weekends/summer. She is the biggest fan of fall and will be emotional over the special custom touches of your pets added to your wedding day.
