Ep. 042 How She Became a Preferred Vendor at Top Venues with Zero Wedding Experience | Stephany Knierim - SK Events | Future Fox Podcast

Stephany Knierim is the founder and CEO of SK Events, one of Colorado’s premier luxury wedding planning companies. With over 15 years of experience, Stephany has built a reputation for creating unforgettable, high-touch events for her clients—from corporate galas to luxury weddings at iconic venues like The Broadmoor and Garden of the Gods Club.

But her path to the top? It started with no formal background in weddings.

In this episode of The Future Fox Podcast, we sit down with Stephany to explore how she went from hedge fund office manager to a sought-after name in the luxury event space. She opens up about how she built SK Events from the ground up, navigated the industry as an outsider, and became a preferred vendor at top-tier venues through grit, hustle, and heart.

🎧 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t need experience to start—you need hustle, heart, and people skills
• Success in luxury markets comes from consistency, relationships, and attention to detail

Listening to clients’ stories is what makes an event truly personal

We also dive into:

• Why vendor relationships matter more than advertising
• What really defines a “luxury wedding”
• How planners can build trust by being the calm in the chaos
• Behind-the-scenes of a high-profile Bush family wedding
• And what she’d do differently if she started all over again
  
  
  

If you’re building a business based on reputation, referrals, and unforgettable client experiences—this episode is a must-listen.

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• 02:10 – From hedge fund office manager to finding her calling
• 06:44 – Coping with loss and working for free to break into events
• 10:30 – Launching SK Events after moving to Colorado
• 14:05 – Becoming a preferred vendor at The Broadmoor
• 17:20 – What makes a wedding truly “luxury”
• 22:40 – Why videographers get overlooked—and how to fix it
• 28:15 – Building a relationship-driven business
• 36:10 – Designing weddings around the couple’s unique story
• 44:25 – Planning a Bush family wedding and guarding client privacy
• 52:00 – Trends, budget tips, and what couples should really splurge on
• 58:05 – Advice to new planners and what she’d do differently
  
  

💬 Quotes Worth Sharing:

“I almost gave up on doing events because no one would let me in. So that’s why I started a company—to get my own experience.”

“If couples could splurge on one thing, it’s linens. A tablecloth can change the entire feel of a room.”

“Your job isn’t just to plan a wedding—it’s to be the calm in the chaos and the glue between every vendor, guest, and moment.”

👥 This Episode Is For:

• Event planners and creatives breaking into high-end markets
• Entrepreneurs scaling service-based businesses
• Marketing teams focused on relationship-driven branding
  
  
  

🔗 Connect with Stephany:

Website: www.sk.events
Instagram: @skeventspecialists

🌐 Stay Connected with Future Fox:

Instagram: @futurefoxpodcast
More info: www.futurefoxmedia.com

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