Meet Your Event and Travel Specialists
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Deborah Peters
Chief Executive Officer & Certified Meeting Professional
Deborah boasts an extensive professional background spanning the private and non-profit sectors, associations, academia, and religious fields, accumulating over three decades of distinguished expertise in event and travel management.
Having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Meeting Professional from the Convention Industry Council, Deborah stands as a seasoned professional adept at orchestrating complex events and global travel planning. Her unparalleled proficiency extends to the oversight of corporate leadership team retreats, religious conferences, women's retreats, nautical meetings, and comprehensive global travel planning.
Additionally, Deborah is a master in curating life celebrations, including retirement parties, weddings, anniversaries, and a myriad of other distinguished celebratory events. Her multifaceted experience positions her as a visionary leader in the realm of event and travel management, ensuring excellence in every endeavor.
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Shawn English
Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Event Designer
With an illustrious 15-year tenure in event planning, Shawn stands as a true "Events Visionary," renowned for her transformative touch on every occasion. Her expertise extends across a diverse spectrum, having masterfully orchestrated weddings, retirement parties, trunk parties, wedding proposals, intimate dinner soirées, and impactful church events, among others.
As a consummate liaison with vendors, Shawn excels in negotiations for space, contracts, and event bookings. Her meticulous touch extends to arranging bespoke food and beverage menus, procuring supplies and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and ensuring impeccable decor that surpasses the quality expectations of our discerning clients.
In addition to her role as a seasoned event designer, Shawn brings a wealth of experience in Customer Relations, Networking, Business Management, and Marketing.
Holding a Master of Business Degree, Shawn's visionary approach and multifaceted skill set make her an indispensable asset in crafting compelling and unforgettable events.
"Amazing women - Deborah and Shawn Peters, and such an incredible company, Soigné Celebrations! André and I are beyond blessed for the vision and gifts of Shawn and Mrs. Deborah Peters. Soigné Celebrations gave us a little bit of heaven on earth... what a fairytale!!! Many blessings!!"
— Mrs. Raleshia Brumfield
