MEET THE TEAM

Hello, I’m Dayna Viglietti
Hello, I’m Dayna Viglietti

Founder, Wedding Planner & Client Relations Director

Dayna started SWE back in 2014, not sure what to call her business she decided to use the name “Strawberry Weddings & Events” from one of her college projects. Now over 12 years later the name has stuck and has since built a strong reputation in the wedding and event industry.

Since starting her business, Dayna got married in 2019 to a carb loving Italian and has had two babies of her own- a little girl Malia and a little boy Rocco.

  • Team leadership & oversight
  • Couple consultations
  • Supplier sourcing & management
  • Overall wedding planning
  • Wedding-day coordination

I love: my family. They are everything to me- my husband, my princess Malia, my handsome son Rocco and my two fur babies.

I dislike: Traffic and pineapple on pizza (like really come on guys)!

I can’t: parallel park (but I did pass my driver’s license test- promise!).

I enjoy: Pilates! If I wasn’t a wedding planner I would have loved to be a Pilates or fitness instructor. Also I love me some good old reality TV- can you say Real Housewives!

Something you don’t know about me: I am the most disorganised person in my personal life and my friends will tell you I am ALWAYS running late- but in business I am punctual and organised (I call it a healthy balance).

Something you don’t know about me: I lost my Dad a few years ago and it still hurts. He was my biggest supporter and helped guide me with my business decisions. Where my business is today is definitely still him guiding me from up above.

Hello, I’m Elzaan Brink
Hello, I’m Elzaan Brink

Senior Wedding Planner, Logistics & Financial Planning Coordinator

Elzaan joined our team back in 2021 and has since become a well-known name in the wedding industry. Elzaan has strong leadership skills and sees to the day to day running of our business. Elzaan puts all her love and energy into creating the most magical day for our couples.

Elzaan is Dayna’s right hand and has since gained the nickname “mini boss”.

  • Wedding-day timelines
  • Budget planning & tracking
  • Planning spreadsheets
  • Guest logistics
  • Supplier coordination
  • Wedding-day coordination

I love: cozy rainy days and spending time with my loved ones including my two little doggies.

I dislike: getting my face and hair wet when I'm swimming, very random I know, but I'm more than happy to just float on a lilo in the pool.

I can’t: function without my to-do lists, sticky notes and weekly planner.

I enjoy: doing anything creative. My mom taught me how to paint and bake when I was younger and it's still something we love to do together.

Something you don’t know about me: When I was 7 years old I really wanted to be a veterinarian because of my love for animals. That was until I realised I would probably need to be able to work with snakes as well. That's a NO from me!

Hello, I’m Hayley StGermaine
Hello, I’m Hayley StGermaine

Wedding Planner, Creative Design & Social Media Coordinator

Hayley is the newest addition to the SWE team. Originally from Canada, her journey brought her from Dubai, where she worked as a flight attendant, to South Africa, where she met her South African love.

Her passion for weddings began at a young age, when she would spend her time sketching wedding cakes and dreaming up beautiful floral tablescapes for her own wedding. Little did she know that those childhood drawings would one day become a career dedicated to bringing couples’ dream weddings to life and creating a little magic along the way.

  • Bespoke décor proposals
  • Colour palettes & inspiration
  • Social media management
  • Digital content creation
  • Wedding-day coordination

I love: sports. I grew up watching all sports. Played baseball when I could barely carry my baseball bat, which carried over into volleyball, running, and now I love the rugby culture in South Africa as well!

I dislike: being cold. Unless I want to be, like when I am home snowboarding in minus 25 degrees celcius then I am exactly where I want to be.

I can’t: remember names. I will remember your face forever but your name will leave my mind three seconds after you have told me. I am working on being better at this.

I enjoy: the beach and hiking!

Something you don’t know about me: I am an only child. Living far from home has brought out my independent side. Thankfully, I have incredibly supportive parents who believed in me and gave me a push to follow my dreams whenever I needed it.

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