Creating a team of professionals that you can count on is a challenge in any small business, but here at UME we invest in our team. Each has a background and personal interest in events. It might be cliche but WE LOVE THIS JOB! Through our different backgrounds and experiences, we enhance each other’s skillsets and execute with you and your guests’ experience in mind.
The Dream Team
Yvonne Caole-Sousa
Yvonne launched UME in 2015 after years of management in the hospitality industry. Her career began while finishing her degree in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management at the University of Johnson & Wales. Following, she gained knowledge and experience throughout her trade as a Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Director, and then Social Catering Sales Manager for a Luxury Boutique hotel and a Golf Resort. Soon she realized working for a venue was limited and she craved more. With the support of her family and past clients, UME was launched and has been growing ever since!
Fun Facts: Mom of 3 boys. Was a backup dancer on tour in 2006 (five minutes of fame). Yoga brings me back to my center. Warm weather and a beach is my happy place!
Owner, Executive PLanner & Designer
Meet the Maker....
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Katherine
Experience: Background in Military and Healthcare
Time at UME: 1 year with UME
Fun Fact: I grew up Irish step dancing - if I have too many drinks I still think I can Irish step 😂 Mom two kiddos
Planner/Lead Coordinator
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Lindsey
Experience: In the wedding/events industry for 13 years now!
Time at UME: 5 years
Fun Fact: State, regional and national champion cheerleader many moons ago and I still love being upside down!
Lead Coordinator
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Steph
Experience: 15 plus years of hospitality experience...longer if you want to count when I started working for my parents at age 6.
Time at UME: 4 years with UME
Fun Fact: MA State Champ for waterskiing for many years
Lead Coordinator
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Brianna
Experience: Hospitality experience- jeez… 10 years?
Time with UME: 3 wonderful years ❤️
Fun fact: I love going to book themed balls
Lead Coordinator
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Kelly
Experience: 4 years in Hospitality, 2 years as a bridal consultant
Time at UME: 3 years with UME
Fun Fact: Also a professional aerialist.
Planner/Lead Coordinator
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Diadora
Experience: 8 years in Hospitality, 3 in Corporate Planning
Time at UME: 3 years with UME
Fun Fact: I lived in Lebanon for 2 years, experiencing culture and amazing food!
Lead Coordinator
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Skylah
Experience: I have about 5 years of hospitality experience.
Time at UME: I've been with UME for 5 months
Fun Fact: My favorite unofficial holidays are Boston Parade days.
Associate PLanner/coordinator
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Iliana
Experience: 6 years of experience in hospitality
Time at UME: 6 years at UME
Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I used to run a small charcuterie board business! While I may not sell boards anymore I still love snacking on cheese and crackers!
Assisting Coordinator
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Zaria
Experience: 5 years in hospitality.
Time at UME: 6 months on the UME team.
Fun Fact: I enjoy writing short stories and screenplays on the side
Admin/Assisting Coordinator
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Katrina
Experience: I've had about 6 years of hospitality experience, working in different restaurants, functions, and catering events!
Time at UME: New addition to the UME team
Fun Fact: I'm a lady of all trades! I love dabbling in all hobbies and fields of work. I like to think that I'm a student of life, and there are endless possibilities, never really limiting myself to one thing.
Assisting Coordinator
Katrina Pictured on right
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-Kelly K.
"Hiring Lindsey to coordinate our wedding was by far the best decision my husband and I made. From coordinating the small details like distributing boutonnières and supervising vendor setup, to the big moments like directing our ceremony professional and reception wedding party intros, Lindsey managed the entire day flawlessly. She saved the day at least three times that I know of and probably ten more times that I don’t even know about. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best, most fun, stress-free day of our lives."
7/30/2021
-Keith H.
"Stephanie was perfect in every way. I was doubting even needing a day of coordinator and I honestly can say we would not have had as special of a day without her.
Stephanie and Brianna always had the answer and kept everything moving slowly. I was impressed how they made sure everything was taken care of, but stayed in the background through each part of the ceremony then reception. She always had GREAT patience with changes and groomsmen. I truly cannot sing her praises enough."
6/20/2023
-Lillian I.
My partner and I were debating if we should hire a wedding planner because of our budget and we are so happy we went with Yvonne and her team. Kelly was our day of coordinator and she was AMAZING. My partner is very particular about things and she had no complaints about anything. Kelly was patient, professional, considerate, and super capable. As an event planner, I worry a lot about all the details but the day of everything went impeccably and Kelly thought of things before I could ask her about it! Everything on our wedding day went perfectly and it was truly because of Kelly and her team's support. We also hired Yvonne for consulting throughout the whole process and she was always very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
9/14/2023
