Passionate Event Designs approaches each event that we create with the client's vision at the forefront of each design. We specialize in weddings and social events, and our only limitation is our client’s imagination. Regardless of the style, location, and size of the event, Passionate Event Designs creates the affair that fits perfectly with our client’s vision and personal style. Our philosophy is ensuring all our clients are well taken care of, their needs are always met, we commit to their vision, and our passion will expressed through what we promise. Passionate Event Designs wants every client to have the ability to sit back and enjoy their special engagement knowing they are in capable hands. We are dedicated to making our client’s special day not just about details, but also about an experience that will last a lifetime.

WHAT IS AN EVENT DESIGNER?

Event designers are focused on creating stunning visual displays at your wedding or social event.

We will likely only know you, your fiancé, and your closest family members who may have influenced your design decisions.

Our pros will personally source the best linens, flowers, and details (think: escort cards, table numbers, signage, cake toppers, etc) for your wedding in order to bring your design to life. Sometimes that means creating the details by hand! From your event colors to your theme, designers also create a cohesive brand for your soiree.

Our prime purpose is to transform your space. While many stylists will create contracts that allow them to collaborate with your photographer to style your event details for photos later in the day, most designers will leave once setup is complete and will return at the end of the night to pick up their materials. Our designers are not event planners.

Because we creating a personal brand for your wedding day or special event, the option to work with us for the month leading up to your event likely won’t exist. And it shouldn’t! Plan to work with our design team for at least 6 months to 1 year at least.

Shalon Thomas

Owner & Lead Design

Shalon Thomas created Passionate Event Designs with a heart for design and styling, expressed passion, and special love of her clients. While working 11 years at Community Action Council, Shalon developed a hobby in DIY activities and party decor, which allowed her to use her creativity, ingenuity, and thinking outside the box. In 2016, drawn by a desire to create unforgettable events and weddings, Shalon founded Passionate Event Designs.

Shalon Lives in the small town of Nicholasville, Kentucky with her amazing husband, their two adorable boys, and dog Eva. Family is everything to Shalon and family nights are just as important.

A memorable event in someone's life has emotions attached to it. My goal for every client is making them feel connected through our passion, love and joy that is put into their event. -Shalon Thomas

Amira Young

Design Assistant

Growing up, crafting and decorating has always been a desirable passion. Amira enjoys bringing the beauty out in things, she has a style of simplicity but chic and cute. There is something about neutral and soft colors that catches her eye. Amira's all time favorite color is lavender.

In her free time, if she is not spending time with her family she is spending hours in hobby lobby or navigating Pinterest looking for ideas to make wreaths or floral arrangements for her home.

The best part about designing is the end result, leaving clients with a smile! -Amira Young

Event Design & Style

Our Event Decor and Design services are perfectly tailored to help us transform your dream event into the wedding or event of your dreams, while you enjoy the beauty surrounding you, completely stress free.  

Creative Direction & Day of Styling

Perfect for those who have a keen eye for details they have prepared and want them arranged and seen in their best light day-of.  We are there for set-up and create sketches and layouts to be captured beautifully by the photographer and enjoyed by guests at an event or wedding. Overall guidance and direction on concept, color palettes, details, sourcing of relevant vendors and day-of set up of decor and details.  Passionate Event Designs keeps the vision connected from the beginning to the end of your story.

Balloon Decor

Add a "WOW" factor and transform a normally simple space into a magical, festive, and memorable experience for you and your guests.

Marriage & Proposals Package

Trying to plan your perfect marriage proposal?  Not sure where to begin or how to bring all your ideas together?  Our team can collaborate with you to make your engagement be creative and memorable.

Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes

Looking for creative ways to ask your bridesmaids? Pop the "Will you by my bridesmaid?" question with one of these bridesmaid proposal ideas that they'll love.

Chocolate Covered Treats

Craving a chocolate treats that's also unique? Indulge in our wide assortment of chocolate covered desserts.  Everything tastes better when it is chocolate covered!

Wedding Night Room Styling

The first night is a romantic decor must-have.  We will decorate and style a newlywed couple’s room to give them a fragrant and beautiful welcome into a new life together.

Set Design and Styling

Do you need help with your styling of an upcoming photo shoot or maybe your having a styled photo shoot for your business and need amusement. Set Design and Styling is for you.

At Passionate Event Designs we enter your life with the intentions of helping design and create the experience that will touch both of our lives. Being intentional with every detail of your event to ensure we execute the plans you desire. As a company, and personally, I embrace alternative traditions and look forward to connecting and enhancing your style.

We are a event design and styling company that specializes exceptionally in unique decor for weddings and social events. We transform ordinary spaces into visually stunning experiences, so that our clients can feel relaxed and in good spirits trusting that their individual event will reflect their distinct style.

Creativity: Fun, collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and energetic team.

Passion: Our goal is to not just meet expectations but to exceed them.

Professionalism: Our clients are the top priority, and we treat them with the utmost respect and courtesy at all times.

Integrity: We say what we mean and mean what we say. Offering truth and transparency on costs and capabilities,

Accountability: Personally invested in your event and as your trusted partner we deliver…guaranteed.

Quality: Great working relationships with vendors who share our mission and values in all budgets.

I feel that being an excellent event designer begins months before your event. It is built by learning who you are, understanding what is important to you, laughter and providing an authentic experience. My feminine yet creative take on weddings and events keeps me connected to the latest fashions, and trends. You want a unique experience just as much as I want to create something different so email us today.

Shalon provided excellent service for my baby shower. She was very professional and provided a vision where no detail was overlooked but executed!! I would highly recommend her services for any event.
- Whitney Emerson Jackson

Thank you Shalon Thomas of Passionate Event Designs. You truly made my day beautiful!! You were so professional, consistent and most of all dependable!! My husband and I didn't get a chance to get any of our Pistachio flavored cake on our big day, a few days later she had a small one for us. Personal touches like that mean so much!! You have a God given talent for this and I wish you nothing but blessings and success beyond measure!!!!
-Daphne Fain

As a wedding photographer, I highly recommend PED Shalon and Eugene have a special place in my heart, they are sweet and so professional as we worked together many times! Amazing talent and vision. No detail is overlooked. FIVE STARS
-Charity Hedges

Excellent service and prompt delivery! I was very satisfied with the time and effort put into the design of my choice!
-Rashida Thompson