Hi, I’m Natalie! I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina but my parents are originally from South Africa, so I’m not your average North Carolinian! My upbringing contributed to my love for travel and exploring new cultures. After I graduated high school, I took a Gap Year to explore the world, traveling to Central America, Hong Kong, Australia & Europe. I went to Elon for my freshman year before transferring to UNC, Chapel Hill, for my last three years. And yes, it truly was the best decision I ever made!

 After graduation I began working at The Bradford in New Hill NC. The Bradford is where I fell in love with weddings! The excitement of being a part of someone’s wedding day was truly thrilling for me. Working at The Bradford presented another even more riveting opportunity, an offer to become a part of the C&D Collective! 

Planning and assisting on wedding days has been absolutely magical! I love the hustle and bustle of pre ceremony organization as well as constantly checking and fixing the little details to make sure everything is how it should be - it is so exciting! My goal is to make your special day absolutely perfect, so I am obsessed with every element of the planning process: I pay attention to all of the details so that you can relax and be stunning!