Our Team
We are so lucky to have this amazing team by our side every step of the way in planning and execution of a flawless day. We consider each of our planners part of our family and could not be here without them!
Leslye Hansen
Lead Planner and Designer
Southern California
Where do I start …. Well I can honestly say weddings by far are my favorite event! I love working with my couples creating a beautiful and fun day! From the beginning of our planning you know I’ve got this! Now let’s get to planning and have some fun!!
Katelyn Huntersimms
Lead Planner and Designer
OR/WA
Being around the wedding industry for years, I truly learned from the best..my mom! After graduating from the University of Oregon I knew weddings was where my heart was. I love every bit of the planning process, especially when I get to design my couples vision! I love the relationships I build with each of my couples, so let's get planning!!
Meet The Team
Mary
Lead Planner - Southern California
Mary has been with Weddings by Leslye since the beginning, in 2011 and is considered part of our family. Mary and Leslye have been the best of friends for years and absolutely love working together. To say we have fun on wedding days in an understatement! With our attention to detail throughout the planning process it makes our day stress free! We can laugh and have fun with our couples and their wedding party which makes our job so much fun!
Sandy
Assistant Planner - Southern California
Sandy has been assisting Leslye and Mary on weddings since 2018. Sandy’s attention to detail as well as our bridal concierge always wins the heart of our couples. Her loving personality really makes our brides relaxed so they can enjoy their day!
Izzy
Assistant Planner - Southern California
Izzy has been assisting Leslye and Mary on weddings since 2020. Her fun and creative personality is always a hit with our couples! We can have her as our bridal concierge or making sure things are taken care of. What ever role we give her, she is on it!
Kristin
Assistant Planner - Southern California
Kristin has been assisting Leslye and Mary on weddings since 2020. We can always count on Kristin to take care of whatever is needed! She is right there to take care of our couples as well as making sure everything is set perfectly!
Natalie
Assistant Planner - Oregon/Washington
Natalie has been assisting Katelyn in Oregon/Washington since 2021 and has been the perfect fit for our team. Natalie is our world traveler and has the most amazing personality. Her attention to detail and "get it done" attitude makes for a great assistant.
Reina
Assistant Planner - Oregon/Washington
Reina and Katelyn met at an industry event in 2019 and instantly hit it off. She has been Katelyn's right hand since she opened in Oregon/Washington in 2020. Reinas creativity and eye for design makes for a great assistant day of!
Mary
Lead Planner - Southern California
Mary has been with Weddings by Leslye since the beginning, in 2011 and is considered part of our family. Mary and Leslye have been the best of friends for years and absolutely love working together. To say we have fun on wedding days in an understatement! With our attention to detail throughout the planning process it makes our day stress free! We can laugh and have fun with our couples and their wedding party which makes our job so much fun!
Sandy
Assistant Planner - Southern California
Sandy has been assisting Leslye and Mary on weddings since 2018. Sandy’s attention to detail as well as our bridal concierge always wins the heart of our couples. Her loving personality really makes our brides relaxed so they can enjoy their day!
Izzy
Assistant Planner - Southern California
Izzy has been assisting Leslye and Mary on weddings since 2020. Her fun and creative personality is always a hit with our couples! We can have her as our bridal concierge or making sure things are taken care of. What ever role we give her, she is on it!
Natalie
Assistant Planner - Oregon/Washington
Natalie has been assisting Katelyn in Oregon/Washington since 2021 and has been the perfect fit for our team. Natalie is our world traveler and has the most amazing personality. Her attention to detail and "get it done" attitude makes for a great assistant.
Reina
Assistant Planner - Oregon/Washington