Angela is our dedicated Youngstown wedding planner and founder. She has always had an eye for details and enjoys the finer things in life. Angela is known for using her positive demeanor and utmost attention to detail to serve our clients with the highest level of professionalism and ease. She is the master of timelines and organization, ensuring your day is entirely stress-free. Her unmatched creativity and eye for design allow her to curate weddings and events that blend classic and unique.
Her favorite part of a wedding day is sending the bride down the aisle. Angela believes that your marriage will be even more beautiful than your wedding, and she’ll never stop cheering you on! When she’s not planning events, you can find her spending time with her husband, Dan, and their two children, indulging in the latest fashion trends, or looking for a new city to travel to.
Haylee is our Cleveland-based wedding planning professional, bringing experience from her previous role in Austin, Texas. She has a passion for perfecting every detail, crafting unique wedding designs, and building strong relationships with our couples!
Haylee's favorite moment of a wedding day is seeing the ultimate vision come to life. When she is not planning social or corporate events, you can find her traveling with her husband, exploring Cleveland, or spending quality time with her family.
PROFESSIONAL WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
cleveland + beyond
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
espresso martini
FAVORITE SONG:
"I only have eyes for you"
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
NASHVILLE
Kendyl brings a wealth of experience to our team. She has worked alongside caterers, venues, beauty artists, and other seasoned event professionals in our industry. With a degree in Business and Marketing, she is a key element in our daily operations and on wedding days, as she has a keen eye for detail.
Kendyl's favorite part of wedding planning is building genuine friendships with couples as they plan their big day together. As the wedding approaches, she loves seeing their excitement grow...and on the day itself? There's nothing better for her than watching a newly married couple, surrounded by the people they love the most, radiate with pure joy. We are thrilled to have her serve both our Youngstown and Cleveland couples!
Kendyl Diggins
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
aperol spritz
FAVORITE SONG:
morgan wallen
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
europe
The Endearing Events team is made up of experienced wedding planners who work closely with couples in the months and even years leading up to your wedding day. Additionally, our team is comprised of Wedding Assistants, who set up your event, and Office Assistants who communicate with our couples and vendors throughout the planning process.
Our team is dedicated to our focus of refining every detail to create a flawless event with professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Our professional wedding planners have served in various roles throughout the Event and Hospitality industry, and alongside many other professional planners throughout the United States.
We are committed to upholding the highest standard of professionalism and success. Annually, we invest in our growth through ongoing education, workshops, networking events, and specialized training across the country. Our dedication to serving our couples, in addition to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, is vital to our thriving team.
Kendyl Diggins
Kendyl Diggins
meet our team
Haylee Kalina
Kendyl Diggins
Kendyl Diggins
Kendyl Diggins
Kendyl Diggins
Angela Gossard
Elia is one of our dedicated Wedding Day Assistants and a Ceremony Lead. Her bright spirit, professionalism, and approachable demeanor makes her a favorite among our couples and their families. With a keen eye for detail, Elia plays an essential role in our wedding set up duties, ceremony executions, especially Catholic ceremonies, and ensuring everything runs smoothly in between.
Outside of her work with Endearing Events, she is an Elementary School teacher and is currently planning her very own wedding! Her favorite part of the wedding day? The ceremony, where all of the magic begins.
EVENT ASSISTANT & CEREMONY LEAD
YOUNGSTOWN
PROFESSIONAL WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
cleveland + beyond
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
aperol spritz
FAVORITE SONG:
morgan wallen
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
europe
Alyssa is a Set Up Assistant and Reception Lead, a well as a key part of our administrative team. Throughout the week, she works closely with Angela confirming vendors, creating timelines, and scheduling appointments with and for our couples. Her professionalism paired with her vibrant personality makes her an invaluable asset to Endearing Events. Alyssa's optimistic attitude, dedication, and hard work are truly unmatched.
When she is not assisting our team, you can find her enjoying time with her children, or discovering the latest and greatest dish (with Angela, of course!) at Aqua Pazzo.
EVENT LEAD & OFFICE ASSISTANT
YOUNGSTOWN
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
aperol spritz
FAVORITE SONG:
anything BY morgan wallen
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
FLORIDA
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
aperol spritz
FAVORITE SONG:
morgan wallen
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
europe
Elia Basista
Alyssa Leon
Angela Gossard
Angela Gossard
Angela Gossard
Haylee Kalina
Haylee Kalina
Haylee Kalina
Haylee Kalina
Elia Basista
Elia Basista
Alyssa Leon
Alyssa Leon
Kendyl Diggins
Kendyl Diggins
HER FAVORITE CITY IS NEW YORK. SHE KNOWS IT LIKE THE BACK OF HER HAND AND PREFERS TO BLEND IN WITH THE LOCALS WHEN THERE.
SHE HAS TWO DOGS, KEIKO & ARCHIE. THEY WERE HER FIRST BABIES and hold a special place in her heart.
Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University.
Her favorite TAYLOR SWIFT SONGS ARE DAYLIGHT & SWEET NOTHING.
FOUNDER OF ENDEARING EVENTS
PROFESSIONAL WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
CHAMPAGNE WITH ROSE WATER garnished with petals
FAVORITE SONG:
"counting my blessings"
& "reckless love"
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:
CURAÇAo
