MEET CAITRIA

Hey there!

I’m Caitria, the owner and planner behind Verdant Events. I’ve spent more than a decade working in hospitality and events, and I have a bachelor of fine arts degree. I love both the creative and logistical sides of a wedding, which means I get equally excited about a good color palette and a really detailed timeline.

I care about weddings because they’re a chance to bring together all your favorite people to celebrate an incredible moment in your life. I love planning and coordinating a day that lets you enjoy the hell out of that experience, and one that feels like you. I’m drawn to modern weddings that reflect you in both the design and the experience itself, rather than following traditions just because that’s how they’ve always been done. I enjoy figuring out how to bring that vision to life, from the big logistics down to the little moments and details that make the day yours.

I personally plan and act as lead coordinator for every wedding, but I also work with a small team of trusted assistants on wedding day, some of whom have been with me for several seasons. Together, we can handle everything from setup and teardown to running back to the ready room for the bridesmaid who forgot her bouquet, and taking care of the things you shouldn't have to think about while you’re getting married, like exactly when and where the cake is going to arrive. We know how to hustle, remain calm, and have a great time doing it!

Outside of weddings, you’ll find me trying out a new restaurant with my husband, attempting the feat of camping with two toddlers, making art, finding something new to organize in my house, or re-watching Parks and Rec for the hundredth time.

If you appreciate nature, organized systems, good communication, and want a wedding that feels like you, we’ll probably get along very well.

They say marriage is about taking the plunge — so my husband and I took that literally with a (yes, completely freezing) polar bear plunge engagement shoot!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

  • MovieLittle Miss Sunshine

    • Rom ComThe Wedding Singer

  • Hike Any slot canyon or alpine lake

  • Boise Coffee ShopSlow by Slow

    • Footwear Tevas

  • Guilty Pleasure Song”I Love It”” by Icona Pop

SUSTAINABILITY

Verdant means green.

Verdant (VER-dint) means green, lush, and thriving. It felt like a natural name for a business rooted in thoughtful celebrations, a love of nature, and a belief that good design and sustainability can coexist. I offer planning, coordination, and design services with sustainability woven into the way I work, from practical ways to reduce waste to more thoughtful choices about materials and vendors.

Wondering how weddings and sustainability go together?

The Something Green guide shows you how to make more sustainable choices while creating a wedding that looks and feels like you.

PHOTO CREDITS About Caitria: Oralee Photography | My Favorite Things: Yelena Tsioma Photography | About Verdant: Always Emily Photography