MEET THE TEAM
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 almost 11 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.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME...
I love: my family is everything to me- my husband, my little girl Malia, my handsome son Rocco and my two fur babies.
I dislike: dishonest and stingy people. No one ever became poor by giving, giving doesn’t need to be something tangible like money but giving can also be in the form of a hug, being an ear to listen or even just offering someone a coffee or a plate of food.
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.
Something you don’t know about me: I am the most disorganised person in my person 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.
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”.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME...
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!
Andrea is the newest addition to our SWE family and assists our couples with their full wedding planning needs from start to finish. Andrea is the creative one in our SWE family and has a keen eye for décor & floral styling and puts together the most meticulous mood boards for our couples. When Andrea isn’t seeing to our couples wedding planning needs, she is hard at work at our social media building gorgeous content.
Andrea has the most infectious laugh and the best sense of humor, when Andrea gets laughing, she gets us all going. We love it when Andrea is in the office because she is either cracking a joke or singing along to our office playlist (or both).
When Andrea isn’t working you will find her spending time with her family or out and about in nature finding her next hiking location.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME...
I love: My family, good food and wine and beautiful views.
I dislike: Meat. I always have and always will.
I can’t: Have too much caffeine. As much as I do enjoy coffee, I will turn into a shaking chihuahua.
I enjoy: Exploring the outdoors and swimming in the ocean or any natural pool of water.
Something you don’t know about me: When I was in high school, I wanted to be a scientist. I also have an extra vertebrae in my spine.
