Meet Halle Neeley: Lead Wedding Planner and Owner

The most important factor behind the success of Halle Neeley Events is authenticity. When I created my company, I was very intentional about naming the business after myself. I wanted to be held accountable for my client experience and I also wanted potential clients and vendors to know the name (or face) behind the brand. I’m working on intertwining more of me into my social media accounts so I can develop a more personable brand.

I started my company after developing an obsession with weddings. The funny thing is, I’d never even experienced a wedding before I decided this is what I wanted to do. deciding this is what I wanted to do. Aside from tv and the internet I didn’t know everything that went into planning an event. I tried my hand at mentor opportunities but for some reason they always seemed to fall through. So, I took it upon myself to learn by doing – a very painful decision but I learned a lot and I learned it FAST. However, there was this one year or two I was just physically worn out. I was very discouraged and I honestly just felt stuck. I’m thankful I developed friends within the industry who continued to inspire and encourage me. I am most proud of being resilient and making an effort to learn from my mistakes. I’ve come to realize, when things go wrong and they will, there is almost always a lesson to be learned. Also, get out of your own way! If you have an idea, especially the crazy ones – you should go for it! Don’t give you (yourself)  time to count yourself out. Halle Neeley Events is here to stay and things are happening. I can’t wait for you to see what we have in store!

Surprisingly, the wedding planner in me does not like to plan trips – is that odd? But if its my best friend visiting town, I just have to make sure she enjoys herself, this is what we’re going to do — Sunday: 12:00 pm Lunch at JCT Kitchen and Ice Cream at Jeni’s at Westside Provisions. JCT has a delicious fried chicken salad and the mojitos are absolutely incredible. After we have a “somewhat” healthy salad, I’m grabbing two scoops of Frose (yes, in a cone) from Jeni’s. Yes, two! Monday: 1:00 pm Visit Centennial Olympic Park and nosh on almond butter and banana toast from Kale Me Crazy. I tried to make this almond butter and banana toast at home and it does not compare. Tuesday: 3:00 pm Grab a Husky from Slim and Husky’s. You can have a Slim or Husky for $10. I love to eat so I’ll have the Red Light Special Husky and the O.G Cinnamon Rolls. BOMB! Wednesday: 5:00 pm Happy Hour at The Spa at Four Seasons Atlanta Did I mention you get two-25 minute treatments and a glass of champagne for about $100?! Afterwards, we’ll have fresh fruit and lounge by the indoor pool. Thursday: 4:00 pm Dessert and Wine at Seven Lamps. I love the chocolate cake and a glass of red wine. If she’s in the mood for shopping, we can swing by Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza. Friday: 7:00 pm Slutty Vegan You can’t come to Atlanta and not have Slutty Vegan right? The best part is, there’s no guilt because its all vegan. Saturday: 10:00 am Brunch at The Lawrence Although you’re technically in Midtown, the patio dining makes you feel tucked away and is super quiet. As you can see, I made the mornings pretty open. We’re most likely sleeping in and watching The Office, so there you have it.