Michelle Amendolare has a flare for style and design. She spent a good part of her adult career in the fashion industry representing a textile firm which afforded her the privilege of traveling throughout North America as well Paris, London, and Italy for fashion shows and buying trips. However, she has truly found her passion as an event planner. She has planned weddings and launched company parties in Manhattan, The Hamptons, Long Island, North Carolina, Atlanta, and Key West. She has a keen eye for detail and a completely unique and creative way of designing and personalizing events.

Traci Shaffner has been coordinating events for over 10 years. Her passion for event coordination developed as she grew professionally within corporate America. It wasn't until she met Michelle that she decided to utilize her skills on a more intimate level. Traci merged with Michelle and developed Magnolia Events and Design to bring a personalized approach to each event. Traci brings exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm to her clients, which is prevalent in front and behind the scenes. By coordinating your event flawlessly and maximizing your budget to its utmost potential, Traci will encompass an extraordinary event for all to remember.