Lora Ritzie Wardman
designer and planner
Lora Wardman has been a wedding planner for over 30 years in the Orlando area with a background in venue management, event design, floral installations creating orchestra pieces for Orlando Philharmonic and Tori Tori. Her work as a designer has been featured nationally in publications including The Knot, The Celebration Society, Orlando Magazine, Winter Park Magazine, Orange Appeal, Ocala Style Magazine, Together Journal and Southern Weddings. She’s won industry accolades for her events for many years and continues to be listed as one of the best planners in the Southern United States. She truly loves creating unique events and will go above and beyond for her clients. She is originally from Miami, lightens every moment with her sense of humor and is always wanting to give her clients a fabulous experience!
Sonya Shannon
event Coordinator
For over 20 years, Sonya Shannon has managed weddings at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke in Orlando, Florida. One of the most important gothic buildings in downtown Orlando, the Cathedral hosts dozens of weddings each year all under Sonya’s careful management. She has continually worked with Lora Wardman in Central Florida, Jamaica and Mexico bringing her welcoming hospitality, extensive event knowledge and calming presence to every event.
Ashlie Darley
Event Coordinator-Destination EVENTS
With a degree from Rollins College, the incredibly creative Ashlie has over 25 years experience as a project manager. In 2014, Ashlie created an original brand for her estate home in Orlando to host weddings. As the Creative Director she brings a wealth of experience in business management as well as a unique appreciation for managing events at historic properties. Her attention to detail is unmatched and is always on our destination event team.