Edna Dratch-Parker brings more than 20 years of experience as an artist, creative director, small business owner and entrepreneur. From years working as a graphic designer to owning her own advertising agency and swimwear company—which she promoted nationwide through fashion shows and premier parties—Edna’s talent as a designer, passion for event planning and desire to connect with people to turn their visions into reality encompasses everything she loves to do.
Edna’s work has been highlighted in publications such as Southern New England Weddings, Brides Boston magazine, The Knot – Ultimate Wedding Lookbook and a coffee table book, Art of Celebration: The Making of a Gala, New England edition. Her work has also been featured in blogs such as Style Me Pretty.
Edna is a member and distinguished graduate of the Association of Bridal Consultants and is a Professional Bridal Consultant™. The Association of Bridal Consultants is dedicated to serving wedding professionals and brides worldwide since 1955. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Catering Executives and AIGA, the professional association for design. Edna is a graduate of the Maine College of Art.
EFD Creative was honored with the Social Event Planner of the Year Award from BizBash.
BizBash is the leading trade media for the event industry. BizBash publishes magazines and e-newsletters and produces web sites, trade shows, and award shows for corporate event and meeting professionals. BizBash serves Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.
Kasie Blanchette brings more than four years of event planning experience to EFD Creative. Her background running events in the hospitality industry and her time spent as an independent contractor managing the logistics for weddings and other celebrations make her a perfect fit at EFD Creative, where she now contributes her talent as our Wedding Day Manager. Kasie’s personable nature, her organizational skills and deep dedication to making clients happy is reflected in everything she does. She has real passion for the wedding industry and, in her spare time, enjoys volunteering on a non-profit event planning committee.
Kasie is a member and distinguished graduate of the Association of Bridal Consultants, where she earned the title of Professional Bridal Consultant™. She is also a member of the National Association of Catering Executives.