Hi there,
I’m Laura
Thanks for stopping by! I’m Laura Orr, the creator and owner of Eclectic Gatherings. I graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Penn State (WE ARE).
Throughout the years, I have seen that the wedding industry is lacking in out-of-the-box thinking and affordability. I want to share the ins and outs of navigating the daunting industry. I love eclectic things and styles, and I like to bring that feeling and boldness to my couples. I also believe a wedding should have a more warm, intimate vibe - more like a gathering and less like an event. Hence, Eclectic Gatherings was created to bring a couple’s vision and their unique personalities to life on their wedding day.
I have been ballroom dancing for 15 years. Dance really transforms people and I love seeing that unfold. I am excited to be able to teach wedding dances to my couples, parents, or guests each unique to their song choice and personality.
The focus of my planning is making sure my couples are fully present and consumed by their love on their wedding day, and not everything else. Planning should be fun and the priority is about the marriage.
I have been married for 3 years to my wonderful husband, Ryan, and have been with him for 10 years. Ryan proposed at sunset overlooking the city of Rome during the christmas season - so Italy will always be a special place to us. We love hiking trails, forest bathing and traveling together. I’m a tea drinker - never really getting into the whole coffee thing, but I appreciate espresso drinks. I usually like to finish a book the same day or within 3 days. I also love a good rom-com movie, curled up with some hot tea.
I’m excited for the opportunity to be able to create a personalized, authentic wedding and/or dance for you! I want to bring your vision to life, and make your wedding possible and affordable for you, when you thought impossible. I can’t wait to talk and meet with you!
Hugs,
Laura