Angela is the Principal Wedding Planner and Founder of Endearing Events. She is widely known for using her positive demeanor and utmost attention to detail to serve our clients with the highest level of professionalism and ease. Having always had an eye for details, she is the master of timelines and organization, and will ensure your wedding day is entirely stress-free. Her unmatched creativity and eye for design allow her to curate weddings and events that blend classic and unique. Angela has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University and also studied at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Her favorite part of a wedding day? Being the first person to congratulate the couple once they've made their way back up the aisle, officially married! 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 young children, who are at the heart of everything she does. Angela's faith is also an important part of who she is, and she enjoys traveling, learning, and always aims to leave things better than how she found them.
Angela Gossard
Angela Gossard
Angela Gossard
With almost ten years in the event industry, Endearing Events has become the leading wedding planning team in Youngstown, Ohio.
Known for creating beautifully designed and impeccably organized weddings, Endearing Events is led by Angela Gossard, your dedicated planner who will personally guide you through every step of the planning process. Whether you choose Full Planning, Coordination and Management, or Design services, Angela will work closely with you to bring your vision to life with expertise and attention to detail.
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.
About the Team
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
CHAMPAGNE WITH ROSE WATER,
garnished with petals
FAVORITE SONG:
"counting my blessings" & "10,000 REASONS"
FAVORITE WEDDING TRADITION:
MOTHER/SON & FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCES! THEY MAKE ME DREAM OF what my children's wedding days will be like in the future!
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
CHAMPAGNE WITH ROSE WATER,
garnished with petals
FAVORITE SONG:
"counting my blessings" & "10,000 REASONS"
FAVORITE WEDDING TRADITION:
MOTHER/SON & FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCES! THEY MAKE ME DREAM OF what my children's wedding days will be like in the future!
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
Q/. WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO DRINK?
An XL Coke Zero from Chic-fil-A
Q. THE SONGS THAT IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE YOUR MOOD?
"Counting My Blessings", "Waymaker"
& "10,000 Reasons"
Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WEDDING TRADITION?
I really love the Mother/Son & Father/Daughter dances at receptions. They make me envision my children's wedding days (one day!) and yes, I cry every time!
Q. WHERE IS YOUR NEXT VACATION DESTINATION?
I am always (seemingly) dreaming of and planning our next family vacation. It's important to us to spend time together, unplugged and fully present. Right now, I have Arizona on my radar, outside of our normal spots.
