Meet the Interns Archive

Name: Alexandra Justice
Role: Marketing/Philanthropy Event Coordinator
School: Vanderbilt University
Major: Entrepreneurial Studies of Music and Media
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Hobbies: Music and running

What made you interested in this internship?
I was interested in getting more experience in marketing and event planning, and StudioWed seemed like a perfect place to do this! Although I have never worked in this industry, I find it inspiring helping couples plan one of the best days of their lives. It is such a good feeling to help make their day run smoothly, and planning philanthropy events is a skill that I will definitely use in the future!

What do you like most about working for StudioWed Nashville?
Primarily, I love StudioWed because it is a free resource for brides. It allows them to learn more about the best vendors in Nashville and advises them on which ones would fit their wedding best, without them having to spend a dime. What I love about working here is that I get the freedom and flexibility I need to be able to make my own decisions and learn from my mistakes. I have learned how to do so many things that are vital in any kind of business industry. It has been a great learning experience for me, and I am so thankful that Porsche is always there to guide me when I need it!

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin sister who will be living with me in Nashville for the summer!

Name: Macy Pigman
Role: Vendor Relations
School: Vanderbilt University
Major: Human and Organizational Development, Spanish
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Hobbies: concerts, sailing, hiking, Young Life

What made you interested in this internship?
I could tell from the moment I stepped into StudioWed Nashville that it was a fun atmosphere with fun people! I loved all of the people I met, from our Studio Manager, Porsche, to the other interns already working there. I also think the wedding industry is such an exciting field to work in! There’s always something new to learn and do, and I’m never bored.

What do you like most about working at StudioWed Nashville?
Something unique about the StudioWed internship program is how encouraged we are to network, and how many networking opportunities we are given. As a senior about to start looking for a full time job, this is especially useful for me. StudioWed is a very unique concept and thus a very unique experience. The internship itself is as exciting as the field that first got me interested in applying!

Fun Fact: I have met every President of the United States that has held office since I have been born.

Name: Carli Stump
Role: Event Coordinator/Sorority Relations
School: Lipscomb University
Major: Corporate Management
Hometown: Hudson, OH
Hobbies: Running, Jet skiing, cooking

What made you interested in this internship?
Weddings are something that I have been interested in my whole life! Not only that, but I have always wanted to be an event planner. From high school to college, I have always been the one to plan everything from my senior prom to sorority events, or even just going out to eat with my friends on a Friday night. StudioWed came to my attention out of nowhere, and I’m so glad because it was the perfect timing and the perfect fit!

What do you like most about working at StudioWed Nashville?
Working at StudioWed as an intern has already taught me so much. I enjoy coming in every day and working with our lovely manager, Porsche, and the other interns. Being the Event Coordinator can get pretty hectic, but it is so interesting and always fun! This position is preparing me for my future goals more than I ever thought it would. As interns, I can see all of our performances and friendships continually growing!

It’s the first week of StudioWed Nashville’s Meet the Interns series!  This week, we would like to introduce Ellie!

Name: Ellie McDonough
Role: Blog Manager/Venue Relations
School: Vanderbilt University
Major: English literature
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Hobbies: running, wakeboarding, reading

What made you interested in this internship?
I have always loved weddings. My friends get so tired of movie nights at my house because I constantly pick Bride Wars! I also have a secret obsession with reading wedding magazines, which got embarrassing once when the cashier congratulated me on my engagement! I had to explain to him that I just read them for fun, something that is much more acceptable at StudioWed :)

What do you like most about working at StudioWed Nashville?
One of my favorite things about the internship program at StudioWed Nashville is the way we all work together! All of the interns share tasks and help with brainstorming. For example, I could not possibly write every blog post, so all of the other interns help me out by submitting their own posts! By working together, and under the guidance of our Studio Manager Porsche, we are able to work to the best of our abilities and learn a lot while still having fun and forming great friendships!

Fun fact: I ran my first full marathon last year, and I can’t wait to do another!