THE TEAM
A & L Events is a Pittsburgh based boutique special events company servicing Pennsylvania (and afar) with wedding and event planning + design. A mighty trio of three friends offering fresh, fun and fulfilling perspective to couples and clients. Our mission is to build trusting relationships with our clients to sustain an enjoyable and exciting planning journey - from once upon a time to happily ever after - leading with their best interests, styles, values and stories in the forefronts of our minds. We are perfectionists aiming to provide a luxurious level of customer service along with genuine personal warmth. It is our most sincere pleasure to plan for you.
ANTOINETTE YELENIC
PARTNER, PRINCIPAL PLANNER + LEAD COORDINATOR
Antoinette has been involved in the industry for almost seven years gaining incredible experience as an event professional. As principal planner and lead coordinator at A & L Events, she oversees each event her team produces. From full service client to coordination client, Antoinette carefully handles the details and logistics while also conducting communication with vendors as the personal event liaison. With each celebration or social occasion Antoinette is a part of, she focuses on the needs, desires and elements her clients are yearning for out of their special day. As a people person and true lover of love, there is a level of personalization that Antoinette pours into the planning process that is unmatched among the community.
LAUREN VIRGIN
PARTNER, LEAD DESIGNER + BRAND MANAGER
Lauren never imagined or thought of herself in the wedding and event industry, but always loved and found fulfillment in creating. She has been leading the design proposals for the A & L clients over the last three years. Lauren works with full service and coordination clients on understanding their special stories and drawing inspiration to create unique and one-of-a-kind memorable events. It is a passion in which she finds great joy and purpose - bringing a clients vision to fruition and helping make their design dreams a reality. In addition to the lead designer role, Lauren also manages the brand content, social platforms and public relations aspects of the company.
BRIANNA BOWMAN
ASSOCIATE PLANNER + COORDINATOR
A newer addition to the A & L team, Brianna has brought skills, knowledge and a bright perspective on board. With previous experience in the industry, she is not a foreigner to the fast-paced field. Whether a full service or coordination client, Brianna assists Antoinette and Lauren with their planning and design roles, while also contributing to other brand aspects - like blog write-ups, vendor correspondence and on-site attendance at wedding + event weekends.