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The Finer Points
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Wendy Hickcok
Washingtonian Bride and Groom Magazine
The Knot Magazine
Washington Bride Magazine
Washingtonian Weddings Magazine
Middleburg Eccentric
VA Bride Magazine
Loudoun Now
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Awards and Affiliations
Awards and Affiliations
The Finer Points, LLC is an award-winning boutique event planning and design company specializing in weddings with over 20+ years of experience in hospitality and event etiquette. The Finer Points use their intimate knowledge of the industry and unrivaled attention to detail to ensure their client’s visions comes to life!
Lynn and Laura merged their knowledge of the event and hospitality industry and began working together in Spring of 2014 creating, planning and designing beautiful events for their clients and became partners officially in Fall of 2019. The Finer Points has been recognized multiple times in The Knot as “Pick for Best Wedding”, Wedding Wire “Couples’ Choice Award”. In 2020, The Finer Points was honored to be voted “Loudoun’s Favorite” in Loudoun Now and awarded Washingtonian Weddings “Top Vote Getter” in 2019-2021. From the initial consultation at their design location “A Little Wedding Studio” in Historic Downtown Leesburg to the final toast concluding the event, they pride themselves on listening to the needs of their clients and what is most important to them.
In 2020, Lynn and Laura took The Finer Points to the coast! They expanded their business and created The Finer Points Coastal, LLC bringing their fun style and creative ideas to the Outer Banks, North Carolina area. Laura and Lynn are known for their calming personalities. Together with their knowledgeable team of talented planners, they help their clients navigate the planning process and design a one-of-a-kind event. “It’s all in the details…it’s in The Finer Points!”
Meet The Owners
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Lynn and Laura
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Your Planning Team
Lynn began The Finer Points after several years of planning experience working at both Westfields Marriott and Lansdowne Resort in the Catering Sales Department as a Senior Catering Manager. This experience has been tremendously valuable to her, as she understands events on the venue side and understands her client’s needs and how to best achieve them! She has also met many amazing vendors over her 20+ years in the business which is an invaluable asset to her clients. Lynn has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from John Carroll University, and a certification in Event Management from George Washington University. She attended the first year Event Management Certification program offered at George Washington University, which was an excellent experience, where she interned with Creative Parties in Bethesda on a benefit for Make-a-Wish Foundation. Lynn is on the Visit Loudoun Wedding Advisory Board, as well as, a member of Hunt Country Celebrations and is a member of their Wedding Show Committee. Lynn has an ever calming and collected demeaner which carries throughout the planning process and helps maintain a stress-free experience for her clients. She is a loving wife and mother of 2 teenage children and has a natural ability to make others feel they are being taken care of in the planning process.
Lynn Iannizzi
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lynn: 703-431-9494
Contact
lynn@THEFINERPOINTSLLC.COM
Laura Billak began The Finer Points Coastal, LLC and has a strong background in Etiquette and Protocol in the field of Events and Hospitality. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations and Communications with a minor in Art Design from George Mason University, she continued on and received a Masters in Event Management from the International Institute of Event Management. After years of working as Director of Human Resources and Public Relations, she began applying her knowledge to corporate event planning, which further extended into formal social events and wedding planning. Laura has also obtained certification from the International School of Protocol in the areas of Social Etiquette, Communications Etiquette and Dining Etiquette in both American and Continental Protocol and is the founder of the etiquette consulting company P’s and Q’s®, with material she created and patented in 2005. Laura has more than 20+ years of event planning experience and uses her background and creativity within the event design studio to help make every client's particular vision come to life. Laura is on the Visit Loudoun Advisory Board and a member of Hunt Country Celebrations and her work has been recognized in several local and state publications. She is known for being kind, detail oriented and having a calm reassuring nature for her clients. Laura is a loving wife and mother of 3 children and firmly believes that through the thoughtful consideration of others, we all can harness the key to a happy life.
Laura Billak
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laura: 703-627-9770
Contact
laura@THEFINERPOINTSLLC.COM
Lisa joined The Finer Points with five years of experience working on the banquet service side of events. This gives her a true understanding and perspective of our events. Lisa holds a Master's Degree in Finance from Wilkes University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University. She uses her skills in accounting and finance to help brides plan the wedding of their dreams, within their personal budget. Lisa enjoys working with each couple to plan a fun and stress-free day for them and their families. She is friendly, warm and an amazing team player!
Lisa Mowrey
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Nicole joined The Finer Points team in 2021 as a Junior Event Planner. She is a graduate of High Point University in North Carolina in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Event Management minoring in Social Media Marketing. Nicole has always had a passion for events. She takes pride in the multiple events that she has planned over her time at High Point University and is known for having an eye for design. In her spare time, she loves to watch movies with her family, shop and spend time with her 3 dogs. Nicole is an asset to the Finer Points Team!
Nicole Dukas
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Jordyn joined The Finer Points team in 2021 as a Junior Event Planner. She is obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree from East Carolina University in North Carolina, majoring in Hospitality Management and minoring in Business Administration. She is an Officer in Eta Sigma Delta, the International Hospitality Management Honor Society. Jordyn is excited to begin her career in the field of hospitality and event planning and is an asset to The Finer Points Team. Jordyn enjoys music and travel and has a keen eye for fashion. She looks forward to assisting in creating memorable experiences for the clients of
The Finer Points!
Jordyn Rubio
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The Finer Points owners Laura and Lynn, are proud of the classy professional team they have assembled and made family. Each planner is detailed oriented, has a creative eye, gentle nature, compassionate heart, and professional upbeat attitude. They are all team players and work hard to help each client feel special.
Education
In addition to this personal attributed, they are proud of the educational backgrounds of their team. They have worked hard to complete their Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s degrees and Certifications in the Events and Management Fields of Study.
The Finer Points owners Laura and Lynn, are proud of the classy professional team they have assembled and made family. Each planner is detailed oriented, has a creative eye, gentle nature, compassionate heart, and professional upbeat attitude. They are all team players and work hard to help each client feel special.
Education
In addition to this personal attributed, they are proud of the educational backgrounds of their team. They have worked hard to complete their Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s degrees and Certifications in the Events and Management Fields of Study.
lynn: 703-431-9494
Contact
Birchfields Photography
laura: 703-627-9770
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Birchfields Photography
laura: 703-627-9770
lynn: 703-431-9494
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