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Client Story: A Strawberry Social for Lucy’s Ladies Gathering

April 29, 20262 min read

Hey Hosting Queen,

“We were so incredibly blessed to have Krista provide catering for our ladies event of 40 people. From start to finish, she delivered a seamless, all-inclusive service that far exceeded our expectations.”

Meet Lucy.

She runs a ladies Bible study at church, and these are busy women. The last thing they want to do on a Friday night is bring something for a potluck.

I’ve had the privilege of planning several gatherings for Lucy and her ladies on special occasions. Lucy usually chooses the Signature Planning Package, which means I take care of all the details and she simply gets to show up and enjoy the evening with her guests.

The ladies love the fellowship and they enjoy good food — which I absolutely love preparing for them. 😍

Here’s a little more of what Lucy had to say:

“Despite working within a modest budget, she made everything look and feel far more luxurious than we could have imagined.”

And also this:

“What impressed us most was how she managed everything on her own—quietly preparing in the background without ever disrupting the event.”

What I love most about working with Lucy is that she usually gives me a quick idea of what she’s thinking (often a finger food spread), and then I get to run with the menu and all the details.

The most recent gathering I planned for the ladies was a Strawberry Social — every dish included strawberries in some way, both sweet and savoury.

Take a peek at a few pictures from the event:

strawberry social for ladies gathering

“The food was ready exactly when needed, consistently replenished, and the presentation was stunning. She truly listened to our needs and executed the vision with care and precision. So thankful for her service!”

Thank you, Lucy, for your kind words. I always look forward to planning the next gathering for you and your ladies.

If you have an upcoming event and would love it to feel effortless and beautifully handled, you can explore the planning packages

Less Stress, More Magic ~ Always

With Love,

Krista

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

Krista R | Made With Love Gatherings

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

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