our approach

get to know us

Hospitality and the guest experience are at the forefront of what we do. Our relaxed and personal approach to planning, design and rentals transforms our clients into friends. As owners of multiple event businesses, we take our craft seriously, but never ourselves. We approach design with an openness to new ideas, a fearlessness to try new things and a passion to create events as unique as our clients. We want you to walk in and immediately say “This is so me!” and know we fully told your story.

OWNER + LEAD DESIGNER

meet jacqueline

Jacqueline’s career in event planning began in her hometown of Chicago, where she planned luxury corporate events. Now co-owner of an event venue and Collected & Co. she plans and works with multiple clients each week and never lets anything fall through the cracks. Jacqueline’s passion for making a clients’s event everything they imagined shines through in each occasion she plans.

When she’s not planning or designing an event, Jacqueline loves to enjoy slow mornings sipping coffee and playing with her children Ellie, Addison and Wyatt.

Owner

meet russ

You know that guy in the room who everyone immediately wants to be friends with? That’s Russ. He’s also the details guy. Russ knows exactly what needs to happen when and where, and he makes sure not a single detail is overlooked. Russ’s background is in marketing and operations, but his passion lies in entrepreneurship. When he’s not chasing after his kids or keeping the venue in tip-top shape, Russ enjoys cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Baylor Bears.

Lead Planner

meet Danielle

Driven by her love for celebrations and a devotion to the details, Danielle has discovered her true calling working with couples to design and plan their most perfect day – their wedding day! With over 10 years in the event planning industry, she successfully coordinated and designed award-winning events across the country ranging from intimate dinner parties to multi-day events. Her perfectly detailed timelines and unwavering commitment ensure that the wedding planning process and the wedding day are stress-free and joyous for the couple.

After living in Arizona for 10 years, Danielle returned to Minnesota. She got married to her husband Eric in August of 2020 and welcomed her baby girl Eden in October of 2021. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, watching ALL the Bravo series and spending time with her two pups Cooper and Cash.

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

meet Andrew

Meet Andrew – our warehouse and delivery manager. Also known as Russ’s right hand guy. He has been working part time for us the past 4 seasons. This year he’s joined the team full time!

Andrew enjoys when the warehouse inventory is all neatly packed in their rightful place in anticipation for the next successful Collected event.

He spends his free time biking on the neighborhood trail, rock climbing at VE and lounging with his wife Lauren and their pups, Scout and Emmy.

Lead Planner

Meet Mary

2023 marks Mary’s fourth season with the team! Mary is all about the day of detailing and making sure everything looks perfect for our clients.

When she is not working with the Collected & Co., she works as a remote recruiter. In her free time she likes to decorate and design new spaces in her home and spend time with friends and family. She has also have become the master of nails and nail art! She loves spending time trying new designs and techniques and her nails are always looking like your dream Pinterest nail board!

Fun fact: Mary and her husband, Max, got married at Jacqueline and Russ’ venue five years ago this summer!

Lead Planner

meet Madi

Events should be Madi’s middle name! As a planner she thrives on the little details and creating lasting memories and unforgettable experiences! She goes the extra mile to ensure the best experience at every event. Her favorite part of every wedding is watching the Grooms reaction as the Bride walks down the aisle!
When she is not working with Collected & Co., she plans different types of events as the Events Coordinator at a Community College! She got married to her high school sweetheart in July of 2018, and welcomed baby boy Wesley is August 2021! Outside of work she enjoys game nights with family, planning fun themed dinners or gatherings, walks to the lake with pup Penny, finding new small town coffee shops and trips to the cabin!
assistant designer

meet Molly

Molly is the newest member of the Collected team! With her love for weddings and dedication to details and punctuality, you bet she’ll turn bridal visions into wedding day realities. She knows from first hand experience how amazing it is work with with the Collected & Co. team as she was a Collected Bride in April 2022, marrying her husband Taylor at The Hutton House! You can see her wedding featured here!

One of her Favorite Parts of the wedding day is the anticipation before the bride walks down the aisle, feeling the love and excitement in the air. She loves all things timeless, chic and aesthetically pleasing.

In her spare time, you can find Molly either planning on her iPad or cozied up with a good book!

Assistant Designer

meet Grace

After Grace got engaged in 2020 she began planning her wedding and soon fell in love with the entire planning process. She loved it so much she decided to apply with Collected & Co. and has been with the company ever since. In fact, she was also a Collected bride and definitely enjoy working alongside such a wonderful team.

Know if you have Grace at your event all of your chairs will be perfectly aligned as she cannot stand when you can see one chair peeking out of a row!

When Grace is not helping coordinating events or delivering rentals, she enjoys traveling with her husband, reading, working out, and hanging out with her Labradoodle, Gus.

Assistant Planner

Meet Abby

The 2023 season is Abby’s first with the Collected team! After Abby got married to her husband Matt in 2022, she knew that she wanted to continue to pursue her passion for planning, designing and coordinating. She understands that being a part of your big day is a privilege and will go above and beyond to ensure it is everything you envisioned & more so that you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all of those special moments during your event!

When she is not working with Collected & Co. Abby enjoys reading, watching sports with her husband and playing with her Shepadoodle, Winnie.
Assistant Planner

Meet Megan

The 2023 season is Megan’s first year with the Collected & Co. team. Megan is drawn to planning and design because it’s a perfect reflection of organization and creativity – two things she really shines in! She loves how events are uniquely tailored to tell a story and how the design process is focused on the finest details.
Outside of Collected & Co., Megan is either designing for her small stationery business or researching the next wedding trend. When she isn’t working on weddings, you can find her with a coffee in hand or enjoying a happy hour with her fiancé.