As an avid Say Yes to the Dress and Four Weddings fan growing up, Heather always dreamed of the magic behind a wedding day. But it wasn’t until planning her own fusion celebration — a Hindu and Western wedding for her and her husband, Alston — that she truly understood how much goes into bringing that magic to life. Despite months of preparation, balancing traditions, opinions, and budgets quickly became overwhelming. Two months out, she reached out to a planner for support, and it was the best decision she made.

That experience lit the spark. Today, Heather combines heartfelt creativity with big-picture thinking to deliver events that are as seamless as they are stunning. With a background in engineering and a career spent leading high-impact projects in the tech industry, she’s no stranger to complex logistics, structured planning, and managing high-stakes timelines — skills that now serve her couples in designing custom floor plans, guest experiences, and detail-driven décor with precision and personality.

Now the go-to wedding expert among her friends and family, Heather founded Smith Sisters Events to help other couples navigate the planning process with confidence, care, and a sisterly touch. She believes your wedding should feel like you — not a Pinterest checklist — and she’s here to make that happen, with equal parts fun, strategy, and a whole lot of candles.