Meet the Magic Makers Behind Elegant Affairs

Planning weddings is our profession. Creating experiences you’ll never forget? That’s our passion.

Hi! I’m Lori Losee—founder, Lead Senior planner, detail-obsessed creative, timeline whisperer, and self-proclaimed keeper of your wedding day calm.

I launched Elegant Affairs in 2005 after planning my own wedding and realizing I had a knack (read: deep love) for making beautiful things happen—on time, on budget, and with just the right amount of sparkle. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of planning hundreds of weddings, each one unique, intentional, and a reflection of the couple at the heart of it.

Whether we’re working with a couple dreaming up a luxury vineyard wedding, planning a Hindu-Southern fusion ceremony with two full days of rituals, or organizing a perfectly laid-back garden soirée, our goal is always the same: to make your day as stress-free and joy-filled as possible.

Elegant Affairs was launched in 2005 by Lori Losee. Lori realized her love for event planning at a young age. This love was further solidified when she became a member of the Alpha Phi sorority at Washington State University. It was that time that Lori was able to get her feet wet by planning charity and social events. Lori graduated from WSU with a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism. She worked in the newspaper world for four years before she began her new career in event planning. It was after planning her wedding to her college sweetheart in 2003, she realized that her heart was really in the wedding industry and Elegant Affairs was born. Her family has expanded to include her sons Grant and Jackson. Lori brings a unique mix of business savvy and creative vision that has consistently translated to flawless, stylish, and memorable events. Her passion for weddings, attention to detail, and all-around people skills, makes her the perfect addition to any couple's planning experience!

Fun Facts about me
~I am the 1988 Hula Hoop Champion at the Puyallup Fair
~I love Disneyland, like almost an unhealthy obsession! I have never been to Disneyworld though.
~I have never had a sip of coffee (and yes I know I live in Starbucks home country)

Hi everyone! My name is Tiphany Thomas and I have worked with Lori as an assistant since the start of Covid (what a time to join, right?!). I started working as an Associate Planner during 2021 and became a Senior Planner in 2024 and I couldn’t love it more! Before my time at EA, I worked as a corporate event planner for a large tech company. I absolutely love working for Lori and EA because it combines my love for organizing and executing large events along with the personalization and attention to detail that planning weddings brings. Wedding planning combines all my favorite things of event planning, with a lot more love and emotion. Seeing all of the couple’s ideas and visions come to fruition at their wedding is one of my favorite things.

Fun Facts about me

~I was a Club swimmer growing up for 15 years and won State for my high school and still hold a record there.
~My favorite show is Gilmore Girls and I rewatch it every Fall. Unpopular opinion: I am STRONGLY Team Logan.
~I’m an avid reader and set a goal of 100 books for myself yearly. My favorite genre is Psychological Thrillers, but I dabble in RomCom or historical fiction with the right author.

I am SO excited for 2025 and my couples this year are so much fun, and I have been having an amazing time getting to know them. I’m excited to work at a few new venues and make even more connections. The thing I’m most thrilled about for this wedding season, is planning my little sister’s wedding! It’s going to be a great year!