WE ARE

BOURBON CITY EVENTS

meet our founders

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    Lauren Goodhart

    As the co-founder of Bourbon City Events, Lauren brings a calm confidence and creative vision to every celebration she plans. Known by clients for being detail oriented, proactive, and imaginative, she’s the behind the scenes force that makes each event feel seamless and stress free.

    Lauren’s clients often describe her as both a visionary and a steady hand, someone who turns their ideas into experiences that look and feel even better than imagined. With a background from the University of Kentucky and years spent designing events across the Bluegrass, her passion lies in creating events that are stylish, personal, and full of heart.

    When she’s not producing unforgettable events, Lauren can be found enjoying a quiet morning coffee, rewatching Harry Potter, or watching the latest season of Love Island. A true Scorpio, she approaches every project with focus, creativity, and dedication to her clients, qualities that continue to shape the success and soul of Bourbon City Events.

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    Lydia Wade

    Lydia Wade is a co-founder and owner of Bourbon City Events. She is known for her organization, thoughtful communication, and ability to make the most detailed events run seamlessly. Her goal is for her clients to enjoy every aspect of the event planning process and be truly present on their most important days.

    Lydia is a University of Kentucky alumna who never misses cheering on the cats. She is an avid traveler and Libra at heart. When she’s not crafting seamless celebrations, you can find her browsing Zillow and enjoying a latte.

    Lydia is all about client and guest experience, whether it’s a conference or gala, she brings ideas full of creativity and uniqueness. With a natural flair for event planning and a positive, approachable demeanor, Lydia's easygoing yet highly focused style has made her an invaluable part of the Bourbon City Events team and a trusted name in the event industry.

Meet our Team

  • Kelly

    EVENT PLANNER

  • MADI

    EVENT COORDINATOR

  • ALLY

    EVENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR

  • PALEY

    EVENT ASSISTANT

  • SYDNEY

    EVENT ASSISTANT

  • HOLLY

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER