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, floral and event design. Her work as a designer has been featured nationally in publications including The Knot, The Celebration Society, Orlando Magazine, Orange Blossom Bride, and Southern Weddings. She’s won industry accolades for her weddings for many years and continues to be listed as one of the best planners in the Southern United States. She truly loves being a planner and will go above and beyond for her clients. She is originally from Miami, has a wicked sense of humor, loves dogs and truly loves making your day incredible!
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 Peachtree House along with other top Orlando venues as a wedding and event coordinator with Lora and Ashlie for almost 10 years.
Ashlie Darley
Event Coordinator-Destination EVENTS
With a degree from Rollins College, Ashlie Darley 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 of Peachtree House, she brings a wealth of experience in business management as well as a unique appreciation for managing events at a historic property. Ashlie also created and manages the graphic and embroidery company, Hello Lemon.