experienced team
impactful results
Meet the women behind Virtue Events
Virtue Events is a full service event planning company
with passionate, certified planners and designers, specializing in contract negotiation, on-site management, design, and concept development for weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events on the East Coast.
we are on a mission to
curate innovative, engaging experiences
by bringing creativity, efficiency, fun + intentionality to every event, project + client.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion approach to event planning allows us to support a diverse set of vendors - with 98% being POC - and create an atmosphere of inclusion and comfortability - where our clients can be their authentic selves!
we have:
created $3.5 million dollars
of economic impact from our events since 2018
25+ Years
of combined event experience
2500+ clients
Served over
certifications
in meeting planning, event design, wedding planning, & hotel management
been voted "best event planning team"
in Durham Magazine for 10+ years!
Together
we have:
created $3.5 million dollars
of economic impact from our events since 2018
25+ Years
of combined event experience
2500+ clients
Served over
certifications
in meeting planning, event design, wedding planning, & hotel management
been voted "best event planning team"
in Durham Magazine for 10+ years!
Together
Our designs are a true reflection of our clients’
style, personality, & vision
We pride ourselves on producing diverse and multifaceted events that “wow” attendees, leave long-lasting impressions, exceed expectations, and produce desired results. No matter what that might entail: building business relationships, creating an atmosphere conducive for fun, ensuring an effective meeting or conference, or crafting your dream wedding – we can make it happen!
Learn more about how we can plan the event of your dreams by scheduling a complimentary consultation with us today.
“Joye and the Virtue Events team are fantastic. They provide excellent consult, create seamless events and memorable moments for clients. I have attended several events planned and executed by Virtue and have worked with them and I highly recommend their services.”
Monet Noelle Marshall
our team
We love events!
Virtue is made up of a team of high-spirited, creative individuals with different styles, backgrounds, and one thing in common:
Joye Speight
Chief Event Designer + Owner
- I can recite every word from Devil Wears Prada - I secretly want to be Miranda Priestly in my next life.
- I work best with old school hip hop playing. And yes, I low-key think I'm a rapper.
- I am a country girl at heart and love to start my morning in nature, barefoot in the grass.
a few fun facts:
Abby Bradetich
- I moved to Denver in April 2023 after 5 amazing years in Durham
- I used to be a professional modern dancer (and even got my BFA in it from TCU!)
- I’m a cat person at heart, but have 2 dogs & 1 kitty
Social Media stylist & graphic designer
Joanne Harper
- Commonly referred to as Mama Jo!
- I love to decorate, travel and listen to jazz
- Mother to two crazy twins
event stylist
Michelle Cole
- Love seafood and could eat it everyday
- I like snowboarding
- I have 3 children over 30 years old and 2 grandchildren
event manager
Joyce Ann Liwanag
- I have a talent for cooking and baking. Experimenting in the kitchen is one of my passions!
- I'm a fan of Harry Potter and the Twilight Series. I've read the books and watched all their movies, and I can repeat them over & over again
- I have a dog named Shadow and we treat her as our middle daughter
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Naadii Salaam
- I'm an avid gardener and outdoor enthusiast
- I'm passionate about people and good food
- I'm a serial crafter and foyer…a jack of all trades and master of many!
event stylist
Chandler Speight
- I am an awesome Sou Chef
- Love thought provoking conversation
- Good golf player
EVENT STYLIST
Kira Royal
- I love to hunt, fish, and ride dirt bikes, but am a girlie girl
- Military wife
- When I retire I want to live on a remote island
event manager
"Hiring Virtue was money well spent. We were convinced that we could plan our own wedding and it quickly became an overwhelming task. Joye and her team leaped into action and helped us manage the process while maximizing our time and money. Our 300+ guests had an amazing time and we were able to focus on creating our life together. We highly recommend Virtue for your next event."
Trans & Hildegarde Perry
brands
powered by Virtue
work with us
at Virtue Events
From time to time, we need volunteers or additional staff for our events - and occasionally have job openings - so we're always looking for amazing people to add to our list to send opportunities to when they come up! If you're interested, tell us more about you at the link below.
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