Art-in-a-Heart 2025

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A woman with shoulder-length brown hair in a loose style, smiling, wearing a light green blazer, standing against a plain light background.

About the Founder

Laurie Payton

Laurie has been planning weddings for the past decade. Before becoming a wedding planner she managed trade shows and events in the fashion industry.

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An outdoor wedding reception area with a long table covered with a white tablecloth, decorated with greenery and flowers. Above, string lights and paper lanterns hang amidst trees, creating a festive atmosphere.

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  • Laurie’s customers, Larissa and Emmett, just married walking off the aisle together.
  • Rustic table setting at one of Laurie’s customers wedding.
  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.
  • Laurie’s customers, Evan and Kade, running down a mountain after getting married.

  • Fernando & Kate

    “All we can say is WOW. Laurie’s Budget Planning service helped us create the small wedding we wanted. She also added a virtual component so others could share our day with us, too.”

  • Laurie’s customers, Fernando and Kate embracing by the lake on their wedding day.

  • Outdoor nighttime table setting with a white tablecloth, chairs, and decorative items such as glassware, flowers, and a black purse, set in a grassy yard with trees and outdoor lighting.

  • Mariana & Carmen

    “Working with Laurie was a dream. She felt like a friend from the start, and made sure we were involved in key decisions along the way. Our wedding was perfect, thank you, Laurie!”

  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.

  • Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of white chairs, floral arrangements, and a decorative arch on a grassy lawn with a tall red wooden fence in the background.

Wedding Stories

  • A happy couple dressed in wedding attire standing in a scenic mountainous landscape, with the woman wearing a white hijab and dress, and the man in a white shirt and light blue pants, both smiling and laughing.

    Jaya & Dallas

    All the elements came together for Jaya and Dallas’s outdoor wedding in the mountains.

    Read their story

  • A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment outdoors, with the man in a black suit and bow tie, and the woman in a lace wedding dress with a floral crown, surrounded by greenery.

    Finn & Kai

    See how a small budget created big results for Finn & Kai.

    Read their story

  • A beautifully set outdoor dining table with a floral centerpiece featuring large green leaves and red flowers, surrounded by glassware, plates with woven chargers, and red cloth napkins.

    DIY Weddings

    Make your wedding extra-special with these DIY-wedding tips.

    Read our tips