Nikki has loved parties and weddings since she was a little girl, and dreamed of being able to help people celebrate their life events. She partnered with Alicia in 2012 (after being best friends since high school) to found Southern Elegance Events to help bring dreams to life. She loves to help people enjoy themselves, from the little details to the big swooping gestures. Nikki is a mom to a little boy and 2 minigoldendoodles and spends her free time doing non profit work in the Tampa Bay area.

Alicia has had a flair for design and decor her entire life and always wanted to find a way to put it to use helping people enjoy themselves and their lives. She brings the eye for detail and design to the team, and partnered with Nikki in 2012 to found Southern Elegance Events. Alicia has a background in interior design and loves to make an impact with design elements. She is a mom to 2 little boys and fosters dog upon dog to help the pet population as well!