Planning Partners

Elle Dane

Owner & Lead Planner

Simply put, Belle Leroux Studio is a love story that was 22 years in the making.  I met my husband, Christian, in early 2001 when we were only 13 and 14. We attended the same middle school on an army post in Maryland, as both our dads were active duty in the military at the time. We were high school and college sweethearts. However, it seems life had work to do on us both, as we parted ways and didn’t reconnect until 2019. In June 2020, we made the decision to become a blended family with my beautiful bonus daughter, Riley. Belle Leroux means “Beautiful red-head” in French. Riley was a strawberry blonde when we met and she is the inspiration for the name! My husband and I married in December 2021 and I discovered the love of being a parent, along with my passion for the wedding industry. Our girl is fierce but kind. She is friendly and inviting towards other kids. She is confident, creative, a problem-solver and so stylish. She IS Belle Leroux.

After 6 years of corporate event planning and consulting experience, I decided to embark on my journey as a Professional Wedding Planner. In early 2024, we decided to open up to other event types, as we love celebrations of many different occasions. I not only have a passion for planning, organizing, and design, but a deep love of people and building lifelong friendships.

Kylie Kariya

Lead Coordinator & artistry designer

Kylie is a Lead Coordinator for Belle Leroux Studio. She began her career in the legal field, but was inspired to begin working in the wedding industry where she could use her meticulousness and creativity to create beautiful events for our couples. She embodies so much of what we want our firm to be remembered for…professionalism, grace under pressure, kindness, transparency, and so much more! Kylie resides in Acworth, Georgia and loves to bake and craft with her two children.

Vanessa Campbell

Assistant Coordinator

Vanessa is an Assistant Coordinator for Belle Leroux Studio. She is a full-time Payroll Operations Manager and also a part time Income Tax Preparer and bookkeeper! Besides assisting our leads with events, Vanessa facilitates wedding shows that we attend throughout the year. Elle and Vanessa have known each other since they attended high school in Alaska! On her free time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, and travel.

Shelby Hoglan

Assistant Coordinator

Shelby is an Assistant Coordinator for Belle Leroux. She is an Accountant by trade but sees wedding coordination as a fun break from her career. Her attention to detail, obsession with florals, and love of dressing up for a party make this a great creative outlet. Outside of her career and work with Belle Leroux, she loves trying new restaurants around her native city of Atlanta, gardening, sewing, and working on home design projects.

Priscilla Gaona

Assistant Coordinator

Hi, I’m Priscilla! I work in Higher Education by day, but love planning and executing weddings by night (and weekends)! I have always been a planner, love organizing down to the small details, and creating timelines so I am excited to help add structure and ease to your special day! In my free time I enjoy exploring new restaurants, traveling, and going on runs. I look forward to helping you celebrate your special day!

Nya Howard

Assistant Coordinator & Social Media manager

Nya is the newest addition to our team! She is a Georgia State University senior, majoring in Studio Art. She discovered her love for event planning and design, and began her journey with us as an intern. With her incredible talent, professionalism, and eye for design, we knew she would be the perfect fit as Coordinator, and Social Media Manager. Nya loves all things Disney and looks forward to working closely with our Clients and helping them bring their creative vision to life.

Photo Credit: Christina Dianne Photography, Jypsy Photo, Belle Leroux Studio