Our Team

Meet Shawna

Founder

The art of hospitality has always held a special place in my heart. A graduate of MSU at The School of Hospitality, I thank my midwest roots for grounding me into where and who I am today.

From the deserts of California to the mountains of Aspen, CO and now to the shores of Cape May, NJ where I share my home with my fiancé, his three goofball kiddos and my old girl companion, Bernadette (the dog).

My tenure expands within the roles of Banquets, Food & Beverage, Operations and Production with a passion for curating experiences that are unique and customized.

So what makes me different? I have worked with some of the most impressive creative geniuses in the industry while working to incorporate your story in the event of your dreams. I thrive facing a good challenge and cherish all the little moments that make up the chapters in our journey. So I invite you to be a part of this adventure - it's going to be epic.

- Shawna Ella Rockey

Meet Denise

After traveling the globe as a Director of Training & Development, I managed many special events and private parties for retail companies big and small. A New York and New Jersey native, I share my Wildwood Crest home with my husband Dave, and our three active boys.

Having just planned my own wedding in December 2022, I love assisting our brides and grooms planning their own special day. Seeing everyone happy, excited, and having a great time brings me great joy and fuels my enthusiasm for designing and planning events. 

- Denise Bannon

Meet Laura

With a professional background in luxury fashion, interior photography, and non-profit event planning, I bring a unique mix of creativity and passion to my work. I have successfully planned and executed a wide range of events, including intimate dinners, large scale culinary fundraisers, and my own wedding in Philadelphia in 2022. My attention to detail coupled with my visual prowess (let’s talk aesthetics) are some of my best attributes when designing events. Above all, however, I love that events give me the ability to bring people together in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, I enjoy immersing myself in the local small business community, hiking, cooking, and am new to gardening. I am originally from Pennsylvania and recently relocated to the Cape May area from Philadelphia with my husband and our beach loving pug.

- Laura Hoopes