Today we’d like to introduce you to Maggie Eakins.
Hi Maggie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My journey in the wedding industry started back in 2015 when I helped my sister plan her destination wedding. She lives in Washington and they wanted to get married here in the Austin area, at Mercury Hall (miss this place!).
At the time, I was a stay at home mom and was working on finishing up my degree in Business Administration. Planning and executing her day was SO MUCH FUN.
A few weeks later, I was pumping gas on Austin Ave in Georgetown and saw across the street a mural being painted on an old bell tower in front of the cutest historic white church. It said “Pearl Snap Hall”. I was intrigued!
I immediately found them on Instagram and DM’d the owner to see if they needed any help – in any capacity.
Long story short – Pearl Snap Hall brought me a life long friend and mentor – Sarah Reed – and allowed me the opportunity to establish my own business – Eleven Roses Events. I cherish every day that I spent there and am so grateful for that experience.
Now, my main focus is managing a stunning property – Wish Well House – and offering my coordination / planning services to our Inclusive Package clients. If you check out my Instagram, it is an ode to Wish Well House’s stunning architecture and modern details.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I would say it has been a fun ride with lots of ups and downs. Early on in my career, I was taking on clients and events all over Austin to gain experience and learned a lot of what NOT to do. I am really happy where it led me and how confident and comfortable I am working with all types of clients now.
We’ve been impressed with Eleven Roses Events, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I would say that I specialize in being a calm, collected, organized advocate for my clients. I believe that wedding planning should be fun, not stressful, and I aim to provide my clients with a wealth of knowledge and experience for them to use as a tool throughout the planning process and on the day of their event.
I am most proud of the relationships I’ve established with my past clients and how they put their trust and faith in me to be a part of one of the most important days of their lives.
What matters most to you?
What matters the most to me is that my clients walk away from their event with a huge smile on their face, and can say that they were able to relax and enjoy the moments.
Pricing:
- Basic Coordination Package starts at $2500
- Full Planning Packages start at $6000
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.elevenrosesevents.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevenrosesevents/?hl=en
Image Credits
The Store Collective, Alyssa Nikole Photography, Kelsey Muma Photography, Natalie Nicole Photography
