SD + beyond
wedding & event planners!
JESSICA kerher-ligtenberg
founder
Hello I am a passionate event planner and one of the proud owners of Serendipitous Events, based in the big little city of Sioux Falls. With a knack for creating unforgettable experiences, I have dedicated my career to bringing people's visions to life and ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.
As a mother of three beautiful children, I understand the importance of celebrating life's special moments. My own experiences as a parent have fueled my commitment to creating magical events that leave a lasting impression on both hosts and guests alike.
With a keen eye for design and a talent for organization, I have built a reputation with my ability to transform any space into a captivating setting. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, I approach each event with creativity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for making your vision come to life.
At Serendipitous Events we garner a personalized approach to event planning which sets us apart from the rest. We take the time to truly understand our clients' desires, ensuring that every event reflects their unique style and personality. Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or any other special occasion, our attention to detail and commitment to excellence shine through in every aspect of our work.
From the initial consultation to the final farewell, we are dedicated to providing a stress-free planning experience, allowing our clients to relax and enjoy their special day.
When I am not busy orchestrating events, I can be found spending quality time with my family, traveling, exploring, watching sporting events and being a mom!
LOGHIN welch
owner + lead event planner
Hello, hello! I’m Loghin Welch! :)
Welcome to our page, I am SO excited to chat with you about all the pretty things you are dreaming about! I will be the first person you chat with when you reach out to the SE team, because I want to know all the details, always. Whether it is a corporate holiday party or conference, or the best day of you life, I cannot wait to hear about it!
I loooove love stories, pure bliss, organization, and everything glitz, glam, boho, western, girly, edgy - I truly love it all!
I’m blessed with the best career, and I am so thankful for this life I get to live everyday. I have a passion for planning, interacting with clients, and designing beautiful events that will leave you breathless. Every client and wedding couple we work with is so special to me. I love the relationships that are built throughout the process and seeing events come to life after months or years of planning!
Whether you are dreaming of mountains, a city skyline, the beach or your backyard - I’M HERE FOR IT!
You could call me a Sioux Falls fangirl. I love everything about the place I am lucky to call home. I’m an O’Gorman grad who ventured to MSU Mankato for college, and moved back the day I graduated. I love to travel but nothing is quite like coming back home to such a great community filled up the best people and the best event industry professionals.
When I’m not working, you can find me floating down the Missouri River at our family cabin or exploring west river. I love to travel during offseason and hate to miss a country concert. I love to plan any get together I can for my friends and family to make memories, and every lazy Sunday watching football. My pups, Lola (mini Goldendoodle) & Harper (standard Sheepadoodle) are my BFFs.
xo
REBECCA carlyle
IA+SD lead event planner
Hello loves! My name is Rebecca Carlyle and I have been planning the prettiest parties & jaw dropping events since 2017 with Serendipitous Events. I am a full-time lead event planner on our team + director of personalization! Whether that be designing mood boards for weddings, luxury private parties, corporate gatherings or creating aesthetic social media content - I have a vision & am always ready for a challenge! Weddings hold the most joy in my heart & I have had the honor to help create unforgettable memories in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, & Dominican Republic! There is no place too far to celebrate your love & I am so honored to be a part of your best day ever.
A little bit about me - I am a born & raised small town Iowa girl, but have fallen in love with the beauty of downtown Sioux Falls. I am a past SE bride myself & have been happily married since January of 2018 to my husband, Christian! Together we have two future event planners: Miss Braelynn who is my compassionate & loving four year old & Miss Brynlee who is my wild one year old & is the definition of the second child! We also have two fur babies, Daisy & Duke! Outside of enjoying our life with littles, we love to travel. Whether it be to the fresh mountain air, family trips to Disney or the sandy beaches of Mexico - consider our next trip booked. I am truly living the best life with God’s grace & love.
The biggest piece of advice I can give as a past bride myself - HIRE THE PLANNER. I did. We truly want nothing more than for you & your significant other to enjoy your last moments of being engaged & your first moments of being married! Let our team do all of the behind the scenes work while you be a guest at your own event!
AUDRA wolverton
SD event planner
Hi, I’m Audra! You could say I am the definition of a people person and along with that, I really love helping others (I am a true Enneagram 2 to my core!).
I have always been a planner at heart (I make a mean vacation itinerary and I love a good spreadsheet) and I really love beautiful things. I like to blame my background in interior design for that but if I'm honest, I think it's just part of who I am.
I love the entire process of dreaming, scheming and coordinating paired with seeing the final beautiful masterpiece come to life. It makes me giddy just thinking about it!
In my spare time, I like to keep myself very busy! Between home renovations, traveling, running a social media marketing agency, my 4 golden retrievers (yes you read that correctly) and the occasional cocktail with friends, there is rarely a dull moment in my life. And ya know what? I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I can't wait to blend my passion and your dreams together to create the perfect day that you will never forget.
HAILEY langston
SD event planner
Hello! I'm Hailey Langston, and I'm on an exciting journey as an up and coming event planner. My passion for bringing people together and creating memorable experiences led me to this dynamic career. When I was young, family holidays were my jam - setting up place cards for the ‘guests’ and getting my hands on any decor I could to help liven up the space.
I am a recent grad from the University of South Dakota where I earned a degree in marketing. The summer of 2021 I was blessed with the opportunity to be apart of the Serendipitous Events team as an intern. I thoroughly enjoyed my time assisting with weddings and am now ready to take on the challenge of coordinating events of my own with some wonderful clients! I thrive on turning ideas into reality, as well as a strong desire to succeed. My creative flair knows no bounds, and I love pushing the boundaries of traditional event planning. I'm always on the lookout for the latest trends and innovative technologies to make each event I coordinate truly unique. (My Pinterest boards go crazy) I take pride in my meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of an event, from venue selection to catering, is executed flawlessly. Communication and teamwork are also at the heart of my approach, as I believe collaboration is key to success. As I continue to grow in this industry, my goal is to create events that leave a lasting impression and cherished memories for my clients and their guests.
I can't wait to take on new challenges and explore uncharted territories in the world of event coordination. Let's make your next event a masterpiece together!
ANNA moe
MN lead event planner
Hello, my name is Anna Moe- your local life AND planner of the party! I am a self-proclaimed perfectionist and hopeless romantic- a dynamic duo for planning a wide range of events from the most detail-oriented corporate event to a beautiful wedding day. I live for a good aesthetic/mood board and adding special touches to showcase your unique love story or brand. PLUS, I get down to the nitty-gritty details for you with run of shows, minutes by minutes, logistics, and day-of execution. I must admit, weddings hold a special place in my heart as I simply LOVE love. It truly does not feel like a job when you welcome me into the happiest day of your life!
I began my corporate and wedding event planning career in Sioux Falls, South Dakota before expanding and planning events nation-wide. Some of my favorite event locations have included Las Vegas, Seattle, and of course, right back here in the Midwest! As a born and raised Minnesota girl, nothing makes me happier than being back to my roots outside the Twin Cities and creating unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.
In addition to planning events, I am a social butterfly who loves to surround myself with friends and family. You can often find me catching a hot yoga class, enjoying a good happy hour, or singing along at a country music concert. I am a proud dog mom to my Golden Retriever, Reese, and love getting away to my lake cabin in Grand Rapids, Minnesota whenever possible.
The relationships I build through event planning are ones that I treasure as I love working for and with good people. I strive to exceed your expectations and would be honored to create the BEST. DAY. EVER. for you and your guests.
SARA waldner
SD event planner
Hey there! My name is Sara Waldner, and I’ve been planning and assisting with weddings & events since 2017! I started my time with Serendipitous Events while attending Augustana University, graduating in May 2019 with a double major in Communication Studies/Business and Media Studies.
From the small town of Hartford, South Dakota, I love small town vibes as well as the hustle of bigger cities. My favorite part about this job”is getting to meet new people from all walks of life. I pride myself on building close relationships with my clients in order to build the best vision of your event together!
I work full-time at Lawrence & Schiller where I manage marketing & advertising strategies for our clients. When I’m not in girl boss mode, you can find me with my family and friends or watching Netflix’s newest original. I would LOVE to help you build your dream wedding or event! <3
