Katie Dunn, Owner and Lead Planner
katie@eventsbylafete.com
1 (919) 427-3985
La Fête founder Katie Dunn has devoted her career to wedding planning, design and event production. Whether on the runways of New York City where she coordinated all fashion, jewelry and architectural special events for Swarovski North America, the offices of Classic Party Rentals where as Sales & Marketing Manager she oversaw a six-person sales force and determined the annual product line, or the elegant halls of Chapel Hill’s Carolina Inn where she planned and executed dozens of weddings, Katie’s hands-on approach, unflappable attitude and dedication to detail has equaled success.
Katie holds a BA in communications and psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, and furthered her studies at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with coursework in event design, planning and execution. Katie specializes in making your wedding or special event truly a one of a kind design and custom experience.
She is a member of National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) and theInternational Special Events Society (ISES).
Rebecca Dunn, Event Planner
rebecca@eventsbylafete.com
Rebecca Dunn comes to La Fête with a background in fine art and art history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a complement to her artistic training, Rebecca has traveled extensively in South America, Europe and Southeast Asia, drawing event inspiration from worldwide cultures and style. Before joining La Fête, Rebecca held the position of catering and special event manager at Wyoming’s A Bar A Guest Ranch, one of the oldest and largest guest ranches in the country. She now lives in Raleigh, NC with her lovable Chiweenie, Nug. Rebecca handles month-of, full service and partial planning wedding services for La Fête.
Carly Abernathy, Event Planner
carly@eventsbylafete.com
Carly Abernathy, a former La Fête intern, was hired after completing our internship program for her amazing work ethic and passion for the wedding planning business. She majored in Program Management at North Carolina State University and continues to grow as a young event professional. Carly is our lead ceremony director and month-of wedding coordinator, and she loves all things fashion, pink and sparkles!
