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 own 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!

Greetings! My name is Emily Andersen, and I am beyond enthused to be joining the Elegant Affairs team once again.  The summer after my senior year at Washington State University in 2012, I interned with Lori by luck of a mutual contact. After working within the event planning field and corporate world for the last four years, I found my way back to Elegant Affairs by way of Social Media Management.

I am so excited to announce my new role as a wedding planner with Elegant Affairs! I am ecstatic to bring my enthusiasm for this industry to every couple I have a chance to work with, and can’t wait to dive into the 2017 season. Lastly, I couldn’t be more grateful to Lori for making Elegant Affairs such an exceptional company for work for and supporting my dreams. 2017, here we come! 

The majority of my time is spent with my family and friends, and being outside using any excuse I can find to do so. I am a huge fan of my city—I love all things Seattle and constantly love exploring new facets of it. That’s not to say that I don’t enjoy traveling as well! Any time I have a chance to experience a new adventure that offers a renewed perspective or lesson, I embrace it to the fullest. This is something I take to heart, not only in my personal life, but with everyone I work with too. 

Hi my name is Lisa Owens and I am extremely thrilled to join the Elegant Affairs team. I began working as a florist here in Tacoma. My passion for floral design in weddings and special events began to flourish. I graduated from Tacoma Community College with my degree in Business with an emphasis in Wedding Planning. I was then given the opportunity to intern as an Event Specialist at the Tacoma Art Museum. Overtime I learned many event logistics which included weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and birthday celebrations. Since 2010, I have executed creative and unique weddings and events. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with the team at Elegant Affairs and working with our couples, making their experience unforgettable!