Karen was born and raised in Lexington, NC. She earned her degree in Communications from UNC-Charlotte. After college, she began a career in healthcare. She spent more than 10 years caring for incredibly sick people. She has a heart for healing and really enjoyed working with those in need. 

After getting engaged, she moved to Myrtle Beach. That’s when she met Sara as a bride! She had planned every detail of her BIG day and realized she needed Sara and the S&B team to bring it to life! She loved working with them so much she joined the team helping set up events! After starting a family, she now gets to pursue a dream job helping other brides plan their BIG day! Her favorite part of working with a bride and groom is capturing their vision and making it a reality!

She has always had a passion for organizing, planning and decorating...not just weddings! She especially loves working within a budget and making the most of every hard-earned dollar! She has experience planning corporate events, themed parties and social gatherings!