Meet Our Team
At SAVE The DATE, LLC Events, we believe exceptional events are created by exceptional people. Every celebration is staffed by trained event professionals who share our commitment to outstanding service, thoughtful planning, and calm leadership.
Your team is carefully selected based on your event, the planning package you've chosen, and the level of experience best suited to your celebration.
Then, our first year - 1994
Now, present day — 2026
Founders & Senior Leadership
The founders and senior leadership of SAVE The DATE, LLC Events, guiding the company's vision, planning philosophy, and client experience.
Cara Weiss
Founder
Senior Planner/Director
CEM, Certified in Event Management, GWU
Christine Ash
Senior Event Director/Planner
Vision Development/Designer
Senior Advertising and Promotional Products/Favors Specialist
CEM, Certified in Event Management, GWU
Joel Weiss
Founder, Business Development
Senior Advertising & Promotional Products/Favors Specialist
Directors & Planners
Guide you through the planning process with expert advice, organization, vendor recommendations, timelines, and personalized support. Our experienced event professionals coordinate vendors, manage timelines, and execute your event with confidence.
Danielle Fisher
Senior Associate Director
Associate Planner & Assistant
Taylor Moon
Senior Associate Director
Associate Planner & Assistant
CEM, Certified in Event Management, GWU
Jessa Toone
Senior Director / Assistant
Linor Shemesh
Senior Director / Assistant
Olivia Lanzoni
Senior / Junior Associate Director & Assistant
Specialists & Assistants
Support our Event Directors by assisting with setup, organization, guest services, and behind-the-scenes logistics throughout the event. They also provide additional hands-on assistance with client-directed tasks such as décor setup, candy and dessert stations, activity stations, children's supervision, welcome tables, registration, and other pre-planned responsibilities.
Holly Lyberger
Social Media Specialist/Assistant
Lisa Miller
Planning and Office Assistant
Shelley Caplan
Assistant
Keira Robinson
Assistant
Lila Robinson
Assistant
Gabriella Gordon
Assistant
Zoe Quinn
Assistant
No matter which team members are assigned to your event, every SAVE The DATE, LLC Events professional is trained in our planning philosophy and shares our commitment to creating organized, enjoyable, and memorable celebrations.
Our Team Levels
Understanding the roles that make every event run smoothly
Senior Planning Director
15+ years of professional event planning experience
Certified Event Planner with extensive experience guiding clients through complex celebrations. Senior Planning Directors provide advanced planning expertise, creative problem-solving, vendor guidance, and personalized support from beginning to end.
Associate Planning Director
5+ years of professional event planning experience
Experienced planners who provide personalized planning support, organization, vendor guidance, and ongoing assistance throughout the planning process while following SAVE The DATE's proven planning philosophy.
Senior Event Director
15+ years of professional event directing experience
Certified Event Planner, CPR Certified, and highly experienced in directing weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and celebrations. Experienced in making confident on-site decisions, adapting to changing situations, coordinating vendors, and resolving unexpected challenges while ensuring every event runs smoothly.
Associate Event Director
5+ years of professional event directing experience
Experienced event professionals who have completed extensive SAVE The DATE training and successfully directed numerous events. Associate Event Directors execute the event plan, coordinate vendors, manage timelines, and ensure every detail is carried out according to the client's wishes and company standards.
Event Assistant
Event Assistants support our Event Directors by assisting with setup, organization, décor placement, guest services, timelines, and behind-the-scenes logistics throughout the event, helping every celebration run smoothly.
Party Support Team
1+ year of event experience
Our Party Support Team provides additional hands-on assistance with client-directed responsibilities such as décor setup, candy and dessert stations, activity stations, children's supervision, welcome tables, registration, gift management, and other pre-planned event tasks. They work under the direction of the Event Director to help bring the client's vision to life.
Want to learn more?
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Meet & Greet. It's a brief introductory call where we'll review our planning packages, explain additional service options and pricing, answer your initial questions, and help you decide on the next step.