We focus on the details so
you don't have to
We delight in obsessing over the minutia, the seconds in a timeline, and every nuance that takes an event from fun to unforgettable. Plus we're design and project management experts, so you can trust that everything will come together beautifully.
We create moments that matter
We Partner With the Best Venues & Vendors
Since 2000, we've prioritized collaboration and networking with top talent so that we can deliver on our commitment to bring your vision to life. If you have an idea, we can execute it.
At Shay & Company, we create moments that matter for our clients and community. We're driven to bring joy and celebration into the world through designing one-of-a-kind experiences that gather people together. And we do it all with expert hospitality and distinctive style. So go ahead and relax, we've got this.
Shay Brown
Founder & Owner
Shay Brown: Shay Brown makes magic happen. She is an expert planner and community connector who creates meaningful experiences for hosts and guests across the Southeast. With over 25 years of experience, Shay and her team plan dozens of events, festivals, and weddings every year and manage several boutique venues in the surrounding area. Shay has also served as Festival Director for Chow Chow, GRINDfest, and currently produces Carolina CiderFest where her team is responsible for full-scale event production and managing the team of Directors for Culinary, Beverage, Makers, and Volunteers.
Before starting her company, Shay had a career as a lobbyist, where she developed a love for working with people and honing her skills in relationship development and building connections. She made it a priority to deeply understand each client's vision, their likes and dislikes, and tailored events to reflect their unique character. She believes that each moment should illuminate the authentic personality of the client, not the desire of the planner and that is what sets Shay and her team apart from others.
Shay has surrounded herself with an amazing, talented, and professional staff that delivers each element of the planning process with the same quality and detail that Shay has cultivated over more than two decades in the industry.
Shay is very passionate about a lot of things in life like hiking, cooking, books, and spending time with neighbors and friends in the Asheville community. Most of all, though, she is in love with her family and fur babies Hazel, Eastwood, Tinsel, Max, Onyx, and Addy.
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Let us help you plan the wedding or event of your dreams. From finding the perfect venue to managing event production, we'll take care of everything. Contact us to start the planning process and make your special day unforgettable!