ABOUT SLAY EVENTS
Since 1999, Slay Event Management and Consulting dba SLAY Events, has been crafting extraordinary event experiences that leave a lasting impact. Led by Principal Missy Slay, we've built a reputation for delivering exceptional, award-winning events that captivate and inspire. From electrifying national sporting events, large-scale musical and lifestyle festivals (10,000-150,000 attendees!) to intimate corporate galas, our portfolio speaks volumes. We've had the privilege of producing concerts featuring Grammy-winning artists, impactful community walks/runs, and unforgettable weddings. At SLAY Events, we're driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to your success. Let's transform your vision into an event that truly SLAYs.
EVENTS
Full-Service Event Management
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Planning & Finance: Budget Management, Financial Oversight.
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Logistics & Operations: Site Logistics, Transportation, Rentals.
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People & Partnerships: Staffing, Community/Client/Vendor Relations.
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Execution & Safety: Food/Beverage, Crowd/Safety Management.
Production Oversight: Comprehensive Execution
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Talent & Venue: Artist Relations/Booking, Venue Coordination.
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Technical & Design: Stage/Lighting/Audio Design, Technical/Stage Management.
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Planning & Scheduling: Production Scheduling, Timelines.
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Show & Event Curation: Show Curation, Festival/Concert Production.
Creative Execution: Immersive Experiences
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Conceptualization & Design: Event Concept/Design/Implementation, Scenic/Stage Design.
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Visual & Planning: Event Renderings/Layouts/Design Boards.
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Engagement & Impact: Guest Experience, Corporate/Brand Activations, Environmental Awareness.
GALLERY
WEDDINGS
SLAY Events transforms wedding dreams into breathtaking realities. With over two decades of experience crafting unforgettable celebrations, we're more than planners—we're your creative partners. From the initial spark to the final detail, we orchestrate every moment with meticulous care. Recognizing the unique story behind each couple, we tailor our services to reflect your personal vision. Our team collaborates closely, translating your desires into a beautifully curated experience. We meticulously craft each element, ensuring every detail enhances the overall design, creating a visually stunning and deeply personal celebration. Our dedicated on-site team manages every aspect, from styling to supplier coordination, guiding you graciously towards your perfect, fairytale wedding.
Wedding Planning & Management
Planning & Logistics:
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Budget & Contracts: Development, review, and negotiation.
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Venue & Timeline: Selection and detailed scheduling.
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Vendor & Insurance: Coordination, confirmation, and management.
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Post-Wedding Wrap-Up: Comprehensive follow-through.
Creative & Design:
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Vision & Theme: Collaborative design development.
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Décor & Rentals: Curated design decks and rental management.
Scheduling & Coordination:
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Calendar Management: Site visits, tastings, and vendor meetings.
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Pre-Wedding Coordination: Marriage license, rehearsal, and logistics confirmation.
Guidance & Support:
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Consultations & Accommodations: Unlimited support and hotel arrangements.
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Stationery & Favors: Assistance with selections and details.
Wedding Day Execution:
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On-Site Management: Setup, timeline adherence, and vendor communication.
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Ceremony & Reception Flow: Guiding formalities and transitions.
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Crisis Management & Payments: Handling issues and final vendor settlements.
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Post-Event Strike: Overseeing breakdown and item return.
MEET OUR TEAM
DRINK OF CHOICE:
Slay Pinot Noir
FAVORITE COLOR:
Any shade of black
FAVORITE QUOTE:
Well behaved women rarely make history –Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
MISSY SLAY
PRINCIPAL
Since founding the company in 1999, Missy has produced large-scale events including three Final Fours, presidential inauguration events, city-wide music festivals, marathons and NFL Draft events. Slay also specializes in non-profit galas and corporate meetings and events.
Known for her attention to detail and creativity, Slay prides herself on client loyalty and a commitment to their success. She has earned a reputation of delivering first-class experiences for her clients that wow their attendees. Missy possesses a great work ethic, but also realizes the importance of work life balance.
So, when not producing an event, Missy enjoys traveling, visiting California wine country, checking out new restaurants, golfing and hanging at any beach where the sun is shining and waves are crashing.
FAVORITE SHOWS TO BINGE WATCH:
Ozark, The Boys, You, The Morning Show
DRINKS OF CHOICE: Mint Julep, Mojito, Watermelon Margarita, Bloody Mary’s or a great glass of wine!
FAVORITE QUOTE: Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, its about learning how to dance in the rain. - Vivian greene
KEVIN COVEY
SENIOR EVENT PRODUCER
Kevin Covey has been planning events for over two decades. He opened a successful wedding & event planning company in 1999 and only recently closed it when he decided to join the SLAY Events team full time after seven years of an independent partnership. During his tenure, Kevin has produced events ranging from 20 to 5,000 guests and everything in between. Kevin is a certified wedding consultant from the Association of Bridal Consultants and has extensive experience in multi-cultural weddings.
His favorite part of the event planning process is to see events come to life from pre-planning stages to event day. He guides clients throughout the planning process making recommendations for the event that reflects the client needs. He prides himself on being patient, honest and a good listener as great communication is key. His goal is to listen to his client’s ideas and thoughts about their event and then bring to the table innovated concepts that can truly create an exceptional experience.
Kevin has been featured on several reality TV series highlighting his extraordinary wedding and event planning production.
Kevin’s TV credits include:
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Style Network’s - Whose Wedding is It Anyway? And Wedding Altered
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Platinum Weddings on Women’s Entertainment Network
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TLC’s Wedding Story, Amazing Wedding Cakes and The Big Idea with Donnie Deutch
In addition to his busy TV appearance schedule, Kevin also partnered with the beverage brand Kahlua and Gourmet Magazine as their national spokesperson and had the opportunity to tour various Macy‘s throughout Southern California as a host providing tips of the trade on how to throw an unforgettable soirée.
Kevin was the LA-OC Chapter President for Wish Upon A Wedding from 2010-2013, which is the world’s first nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, dedicated to producing weddings to terminally ill individuals or those with life altering circumstances. He was the Co-Director of Administration for The Association of Bridal Consultants Orange County from 2012-2014. Kevin was presented with the Coordinator of the Year Award along with the Joannie Scott Award which honors drive, dedication, and passion in the wedding and event industry both by the Association of Bridal Consultants.
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FAVORITE SHOWS TO BINGE WATCH: Schitt’s Creek or any murder mystery documentary on Netflix
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Find a way, or make your own way happen".
GO-TO KARAOKE SONG: Anything by BTS, Anyma, Boyz II Men, SG Lewis, Above & Beyond
LUCY CHAO
EVENT PRODUCER
Having spent time on both the East and West coasts, Lucy quickly discovered her passion for creativity + designing experiential events, and curating unique, out-of-the-box guest experiences during her time in Boston.
As a Boston University graduate, Lucy received a degree in Hospitality Administration to expand her knowledge in the event industry and solidified her passion for events and experiences. Her diverse experiences in hospitality led her to have a thorough understanding of all sectors from food & beverage, entertainment, nightlife, and marketing to events.
Lucy’s professional roles range from having managed the acclaimed SUGARFISH restaurant in Los Angeles, worked at a an exclusive members-only social club and interned for an entertainment and nightlife company in NYC and for special events and catering companies in LA, truly diversifying her skillset across the country. She also focused on project management, production and event execution for an experiential advertising and marketing company working locally as well as internationally. She has also been in the DMC industry for the past four years and has extensive experience with corporate events and experiences. Lucy is constantly expanding her knowledge of current trends and loves to be bold and daring with her ideation creation.
WHERE TO FIND ME ON THE WEEKEND WHEN NOT PRODUCING EVENTS:
Playing video games on my custom-built pc, right after grabbing world-class tacos from my favorite street-taco stand in LA. I'm also obsessed with my car, so if I'm not driving it or customizing it, I'm cleaning it!
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
- Maya Angelou
GO-TO KARAOKE SONG:
Forgot About Dre (extra fun as a duet)
ISAIAH LAWRENCE
EVENT COORDINATOR
Isaiah is a dynamic event coordinator with a strong background in partnerships and people operations. During his six-year run at Giphy, Isaiah managed relationships with top media partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and impactful campaigns. In addition to his expertise in partnerships, he spearheaded event planning and corporate social responsibility for the company, curating engaging and charitable experiences that brought teams together and strengthened company culture.
Passionate about bringing visions to life, Isaiah loves seeing a plan come together and achieving goals. More than anything, he takes pride in setting others up for success and playing a role in helping people achieve their own milestones. Seeing an event through from start to finish and knowing clients are fulfilled and more than satisfied with the end result makes it all worth it.
Inspired by the joy of helping others, Isaiah has always believed that supporting those around them should be the standard and his life choices reflect this deeply held value. Fun fact: As a child, Isaiah would always choose to be the second player while playing video games
— simply because he preferred helping the first player achieve the spotlight.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower”- Steve Jobs
GO-TO KARAOKE SONG: House of The Rising Sun (karaoke night always has a way of finding me)
FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE:
The Crown or The Office
SARAH PEREZ
EVENT + MARKETING COORDINATOR
Sarah loves to gather people together and has a keen eye for detail and a passion for thematic design. This ability to bring visions to life flourished as she transitioned into producing large-scale fashion shows over seven years ago. Recognizing the profound joy in facilitating others' special moments, Sarah is driven by the belief that exceptional experiences are always within reach. From pre-production and concept development to seamless execution, she embraces every facet of event planning and production. This time she’s most excited to put on the "SLAY" hat and bring new events to life.
Her academic background, a marketing degree, will be instrumental in amplifying the reach of SLAY Events throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
In her personal time, Sarah enjoys playing guitar and piano, crafting unique garments through sewing, and enjoying the beach with friends.
MIA BELLA
CHIEF MARKETING DOG
WHERE TO FIND HER ON THE WEEKEND:
If it’s up to me, you can find me in Santa Barbara wine country at one of the many dog-friendly wineries.
GO-TO KARAOKE SONG:
California Love by the GOAT, Tupac
FAVORITE DRINK: Definitely pupuccinos from Starbucks or even better, a local coffee shop.
MARE (Pronounced Maur-ee as in Italian for Sea)
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT DOG
WHERE TO FIND HER ON THE WEEKEND:
I love my trips to the beach and digging in the sand.
FAVORITE SHOW TO BINGE:
There will never be another Scandal or Olivia Pope. Total gladiator!
FAVORITE QUOTE: We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
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WOZZY CHAO
INTERN
WHERE TO FIND HIM ON THE WEEKEND:
Cuddling at home; an introvert needs to unwind and recharge alone!
FAVORITE FOOD:
I love trying new foods - I don't discriminate!
FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION: Anywhere peaceful and quiet!
CONTACT US
ADDRESS:
ST. LOUIS OFFICE:
1734 RUDDER INDUSTRIAL PARK DR.
FENTON, MO 63026
LOS ANGELES OFFICE:
1211 W. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
SUITE 214
BREA, CA 92821
PHONE:
314-550-1664
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