2nd Year Partner
Hello!
I’m Dr. Arlonda Stevens, and I started coordinating weddings nearly 20 years ago for family, friends, and members of my church. I enjoy partnering with couples who are actively engaged in planning their wedding but just need some guidance and assistance during the process. In the end, it is always so exciting to see the plans come to life through our collaboration.
What sets me apart from all of the other fantastic wedding planners in Cleveland, Akron, and the Northeast Ohio area is that I also am a certified Health & Well-Being Coach. To that end, I incorporate wellness and stress management into my services so that couples show up at the wedding feeling
relaxed, confident, and refreshed.
The only anxiety you’ll feel is the excitement for your big day—and you’ll actually be able to enjoy it!
And while I’m at it, let me tell you a little more about me. If you choose to work with me (and I hope you do!), we’ll be talking frequently and spending a lot of time together. So here are five “fun facts” I’d like to share.
#1
I have three children—two daughters and one son—who are adulting and enjoying their best lives. Although some might say that my second “son.” is my fur-baby, Dice, a Shih-poo I’ve had since he was just 8 weeks old.
#2
Throughout my professional career, I’ve worked in the private sector, primarily in financial services, in the public sector, in academia, and as an entrepreneur.
#3
I was born and raised in Cleveland, but lived in Tennessee for several years. Nashville is still one of my favorite places, but I love living in this area.
#4
Married at First Sight is one of my all-time favorite TV shows, and I’ve been watching it since the beginning. Although the wedding planning part is just an episode, it’s inspiring to see how they pull it all together in such a short time. I just want to know when the Cleveland edition will be happening? 😉
#5
One of my favorite things to do is listen to live music, especially outdoors in the summer, which by the way is my favorite season. The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center in July and August with a picnic on the lawn—there’s nothing like it! I also enjoy learning the game of golf, adding to my teapot collection, and spending time with family and friends.
