The Kelly McWilliams Team
We recently had a team interview where each of us were asked the same questions and each team member provided their own unique answers. It’s interesting to see which answers were similar to each other’s and which ones varied greatly. Check out each person’s answers as well as a photo of each below to get to know our team better. Our amazing team choreographs all the elements up to and including the wedding day to make sure your event is spectacular. Each person is a vital part of the team and brings their own amazing skills to the table. Our team works together to support tour clients at every moment of the planning process.
Kelly McWilliams - Owner/Founder
Kelly is the best wedding planner a couple could ask for. She’s your hype woman when you need it and will keep you on track when it’s important. Kelly handles a multitude of tasks removing all your stress. Her incredible organizational and problem solving skills shine through on every wedding she is a part of. The guest experience is a top priority for Kelly which creates remarkable weddings, celebrations and memories.
What is your favorite part of the wedding day?
Designer me: Reception reveal. Planner me: When the dance floor opens and everyone is so excited.
What is your favorite song on the dance floor?
With my husband: “my first, my last, my everything” Barry White. Watching wedding guests: toss up between Mr. Brightside & anything by Lizzo. The guests lose their minds.
What is your favorite cocktail?
Tito’s & Tonic, Veuve, Flowers Pinot Noir
If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be?
Start in Tuscany, end in Mexico.
Do you have a pet or pets?
2 dogs, Monreau Gray and Olive Blue. Both are rescues.
What’s your favorite theme park?
Disney World. My parents met there!
What’s your favorite charitable foundation?
Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties.
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise
Nicholas Royka - Planner
Nicholas’ energy and creativity show through in all the weddings he helps to plan. He is dedicated to client satisfaction and mindful of the impact his planning helps to accomplish on each couples’ big day. He is persistent without being annoying and has great relationships with all our vendors to help execute your perfect day.
What is your favorite part of the wedding day?
For me it has to be the first look. There's something so special about the couple seeing each other for the first time that day. Watching their amazement of seeing their soon to be husband/wife truly makes me love and appreciate my job.
What is your favorite song on the dance floor?
When You Were Young - The Killers
What is your favorite cocktail?
Extremely dirty vodka martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives if available)
If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be?
The Swiss Alps would be my go to next. Living in Southwest Florida, we have access to incredible beaches, so most of my planned vacations always end up as a mountain adventure.
Do you have a pet or pets?
I have my fur baby, Roger, who is the best Cavalier King Charles Spaniel you would ever meet!
What’s your favorite theme park?
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will always have a special place in my heart. It was the location of my first event internship in college and I'll always appreciate the knowledge and magic they instilled in me.
What’s your favorite charitable foundation?
The Trevor Project, which focuses on suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise! There's nothing better than having a cup of coffee on my lanai and watching the sky open up to start my day.
Nicole Harrelson - Senior Coordinator
Nicole’s attention to detail and professionalism are a part of what makes each and every wedding spectacular. She is quick to lend a helpful hand for any wedding planning task needed to be certain that our clients’ events run smoothly.
What is your favorite part of the wedding day?
The couple’s first look of the finished venue! our team works so hard to create their dream wedding come true and seeing the happiness on their faces makes all the hard work worth it!
What is your favorite song on the dance floor?
Fireball! Pitbull
What is your favorite cocktail?
Tito’s gimlet
If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be?
Italy
Do you have a pet or pets?
Two cats, Snow and Snickers
What’s your favorite theme park?
Disney World!
What’s your favorite charitable foundation?
Local non-profits. I currently donate to Peace River Wildlife center through AmazonSmile. When you buy on Amazon, Amazon gives part of their proceeds to the charity of your choice.
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunset!
Maddy McWilliams - Coordinator
Maddy assists the team with wedding day coordination by putting her energetic spirit to work on each wedding that she’s involved in. She brings fresh ideas and perspective to the team and always has your best interest in mind. Our clients appreciate Maddy’s never-ending smile and laser focused efforts.
What is your favorite part of the wedding day?
My favorite part of wedding day is seeing the reaction our clients have to ceremony/reception!
What is your favorite song on the dance floor?
My favorite song on the dance floor would have to be P.Y.T by Michael Jackson
What is your favorite cocktail?
I like to keep it simple with a Tito’s & cranberry
If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be?
Italy!
Do you have a pet or pets?
No
What’s your favorite theme park?
Universal Studios Orlando
What’s your favorite charitable foundation?
Habitat for Humanity
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunset!
Together, we work hard for your perfect celebration. The honor of our work is not lost on us and we are grateful to be a part of your team on one of the most important days of your lives.
Photos: Stella Paschall
Hair/Makeup: Adorn Artistry