creatively & aesthetically driven wedding planner; Samantha Numbers
'Bringing modern New York style and design to Eastern Idaho & Western Wyoming'
Est. Valentine's Day 2023
I was born and raised in Upstate New York- and after having opened my first business at nineteen in 2010 as a wedding photographer, while traveling the United States for weddings and portrait sessions, I have seen and been a part of absolutely beautiful and breathtaking weddings and events. I have worked with many great vendors to make sure that weddings go off without a hitch and every moment is properly documented and carefully planned.
Quite often I found myself making adjustments, giving advice, and even acting at times as a wedding planner for the photographs to be the best that they could be and to assist the bride groom and wedding party in planning their day. I have come to know the ins and outs of the wedding and event industry quite well, and have found great joy in assisting in the planning of the most special and rewarding day of a person's life.
I am a type-A personality, a virgo, and an INFJ. I started my first job the summer I turned thirteen, worked there every summer for five years and learned to value hard work. I am also an avid budgeter and smart planner, and I have worked within many of my clients budgets to help curate perfect wedding packages to suit their specific needs and create works of art within many different circumstances and locations.
I joyfully create wedding and event spaces that uplift the soul and enlighten the mind. Designing is a skill that I am most grateful for, because it has the ability to touch so many people and bring light to a sometimes dark and difficult world. I have vision and love decorating both at home and professionally, seeing that every detail comes together as perfectly as can be. My eye for design and knowing how well things photograph is one of my greatest assets as a wedding designer and planner.
I graduated Saratoga Springs High School in New York state with high honors, received advanced placement (AP) art credit from Princeton University, college credit from Skidmore College during high school, and completed the Art Instructions Schools 24-lesson mail course as well, with multiple awards. I was on the Yearbook Club my senior year of high school and my photography work was published on many pages throughout before I was 18. I then went on to attend BYU- Idaho for almost two years, emphasizing Studio Art. Family life then prompted me to start my photography business in 2010 and it was there that I found flexibility with work and motherhood- one of my most rewarding callings.
I trained and studied virtually with Chancey Charm, a national Wedding Planning company and got all of my ducks in a row through their program in my preparation of opening Snake River Weddings & Events to serve wedding clients in Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah.
I launched this business very close to Valentine's Day in February of 2023 and have used my experience in wedding photography and in the wedding industry to start it and build it! I hope that you will give me your vote of confidence with my previous work, experience, and education; with the opportunity and privilege to work with you!
From day one I will be there to attend to every detail, answer every question, and will see your wedding or event completely through... for your own enjoyment and peace of mind, as well as the delight of your guests. All while you go about your life and still have the wedding (or event) of your hopes and dreams.
I hope you will give me the opportunity to be your wedding or event planner! And if you would like me as your photographer too- check out Samantha Marie Photography!