Meet your planner
Allesha Whitson
Founder, Lead Planner & Coordinator
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Allesha began planning events while serving in the United States Air Force at Scott AFB, IL. Starting in 2009 she hit the ground running, planning annual holiday galas, parties, military ceremonies, and weddings. In 2016 she relocated to Hawaii where she continued planning events, partnered with local photographers on styled shoots and got certified in Event Planning Entrepreneurship in 2017. In 2019 she moved to New England where she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from Framingham State University. While on the East Coast she worked as a wedding planner & coordinator and was eventually promoted to Department Head of Wedding Planning & Coordination for B. Remembered Weddings. During her time with the company she was involved with over 100 events, rounding out her wedding expertise. Allesha left New England and headed back to the St Louis/Scott AFB area and launched The Lotus Collective while pursuing her MBA from Hawaii Pacific University. She aims to make every event as stress free as possible while keeping her clients organized, at ease, and most of all, happy.
A Love Letter to Our Couples
At The Lotus Collective, everything we do begins with love — for the journey, for the story, and for the people at the heart of it all. The lotus flower has been a quiet witness to the most important milestones in my own life — falling in love with my husband, starting our family, and saying our vows. It has come to symbolize not just new beginnings, but also the calm, steady beauty that carries us through life’s greatest moments.
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That same meaning lives in every event we create. Your wedding is more than a day on the calendar — it’s a memory in the making, one that should feel effortless, joyful, and completely yours. My promise to you is a celebration where every detail is cared for, every moment flows with ease, and your vision comes to life in a way that feels both breathtaking and true to you.
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Here, we believe in crafting weddings that balance beauty with peace, and precision with heart. Together, we’ll create a celebration that feels like the perfect reflection of your love story — one you’ll carry with you long after the last toast has been made.
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With love & joy,
Allesha
Founder & Lead Planner
Let’s Work Together
E-Mail: info@thelotuscollectiveevents.com
