ELEGANTE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS - Key Persons


JONI TAYLOR

Job Titles:
  • LEAD PLANNER and COORDINATOR
Joni thrives on bringing the dream event to life for her couples. Her niche is finding what makes each client special both as an individual and as a unit to create a perfectly tailored image of their collective styles and personalities. Her attention to each little detail comes from a genuine love and passion for her career as well as her ten plus years of experience as a professional in the hospitality industry. Having expertise in a viscously fast paced environment has allowed her to make any celebration appear effortless. Joni has a strong sense of self and loves nothing more than to help others. The best part of being part of Elegante Weddings and Events is enjoying working alongside a union of strong females, who share a desired goal of making each celebration unique and memorable. When Joni isn't working, you could find her enjoying live music with friends or traveling to visit her friends across the globe. To unwind after an exciting wedding weekend she likes to hit the boxing gym or snuggle up with her dog and her latest book.

Lisa Jaroscak

Job Titles:
  • Owner of Elegante Weddings
  • Planner
Lisa Jaroscak began her career in events in the music and outdoor festival industry working with clients such as the NFL, C3 Productions, Forbes 500 brand sponsors, and various celebrity talent. Her dedication to creating meaningful relationships in the event industry has led to the opening of her restaurant Shore Club, on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, which only continued her passion for the events and the hospitality industry. Since 2013, Lisa has worked with amazing individuals and couples planning weddings and social events. She has had the opportunity to fulfil the vision of memorable moments in breathtaking locations across the globe. Lisa spent time living in Italy, which led to her passion for Old European design and destination experiences. Elegante Weddings and Events was founded with the passion to create magical moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. Lisa possesses the attention to detail and creative eye to bring the aspiration to life. A number of her previous events have been featured in Modern Luxury, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, Wedding Sparrow, and Destination I Do Magazine. Lisa finds an escape from planning by listening to jazz music and attending the opera. She loves to relax with an Italian or French red wine, preferably big and bold. Lisa is inspired by her love to explore new cities and take in all of the beautiful places across the globe. Lisa Jaroscak is a wedding and event planner that happens to love travel. She wanted to incorporate her love of travel with event planning so she started Elegante Weddings and Events. Lisa is a great story about a person that utilizes her past experiences.... Lisa Jaroscak is the owner of Elegante Weddings and Events where they...

LUCY RIGBY

Job Titles:
  • LEAD PLANNER
Lucy is passionate about creating personal and long lasting relationships with her couples. Her genuine interest in who they are as people and what brings them joy helps her create unforgettable moments with her clients. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm for weddings and events makes planning with her joyful. Moving abroad has given her a wide variety of exposure to beautiful locations, talented vendors, and many different cultural experiences. Lucy is originally from the UK, outside of Manchester and moved to Italy right after University. She has worked there for over 15 years in hospitality in various regions of Italy and France. She works with clients to create trips of a lifetime for themselves and their guests through her close connections to local food vendors and winery owners. She is a certified translator and assists with civil and religious services for destination couples looking to get married in any area of Italy. When Lucy isn't planning events, honeymoons, and vacations for clients and their guests, she likely will be enjoying a glass of wine while listening to Jazz music in her home town of Perugia, skiing in the mountains, or hosting BBQ's with her husband in their garden.