About

Meredith Commender, CSEP

Owner/Lead Event Coordinator
Certified Special Events Professional

Creative, meticulous, personable, and driven are all words that accurately describe Significant Events of Texas’s founder, Meredith Commender. Meredith’s dedication to making each event personalized, unique, and affordable has made Significant Events the successful company it is today. She gives each client personal attention to ensure that their event will be a true reflection of the image they want to put forth and one their guests will always remember.

Meredith holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s Degree from Tennessee State University, graduating with honors from both institutions. Prior to opening Significant Events, she was a high school teacher which required her to be creative, energetic, and organized everyday while also managing several activities at once and working with many different personality types. Event coordination was a natural transition and is something she is truly passionate about.

Meredith strongly feels that an enormous budget is not necessary to execute a first class event, and she is quite adept at helping her clients save money without sacrificing quality. She serves as Vice President of Programs & Education on the Dallas Chapter of the International Special Events Society. Constantly educating herself about the newest trends in order for your event to be fresh and innovative, Meredith will ensure that the most significant events in your life are also extremely successful.

Kelli Borchardt

Event Coordinator

Kelli Borchardt joined Significant Events as an intern in 2010 where she was able utilize her experience in fast paced operations, interior design, and event coordination. During her internship she helped execute several weddings and events, and through the process grew to love the industry and the people within it. Prior to joining Significant Events Kelli graduated from Collin College and worked for eight years in all areas of the hospitality industry. From bartending to corporate party planning, she learned important fundamentals of throwing a memorable event. Being part of the Significant Events family has given Kelli the opportunity to turn bride’s dreams into reality, and she looks forward to making your next event a stress free and spectacular one.

Sara Gann

Event Coordinator

Sara Gann joined Significant Events in 2010 where she was able to showcase her outgoing personality and her creativity to assist on many of the events in the last 2 years. Prior to joining the Significant Events team Sara worked for 6 years in the hospitality industry. During that experience she learned how important it is to apply those fundamentals when making an event just right! Her new Significant Events family has given Sara an opportunity to turn clients’ thoughts and dreams into a real life reality. She looks forward to getting to know you and make your next event an organized, fun, and carefree process and a totally magical memory.

Elizabeth Butler

Assistant Event Coordinator

Elizabeth Butler is a student at the University of North Texas obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Management with an emphasis in Event Planning. She is very active in student activities at UNT and loves the team effort and individual personalities encountered when she competes in team volleyball. Elizabeth started with Significant Events in 2009 as an intern and has used her naturally effusive personality and innate organizational skills as she has grown to love the industry. Elizabeth has also had opportunities to work with other companies involved in event planning to round out and expand her knowledge. She regularly expands her knowledge of the event industry by participating in professional industry organizations events with Meredith, Kelli, and Sara and has enjoyed making contacts in all facets of hospitality planning. Elizabeth is excited about being a member of the Significant Events family and looks forward to helping make your special event perfect!

Danielle Marino

Graphic Arts Director

With the passion for design, attention to detail, and creativity that goes beyond paper, Danielle Marino brings a personal touch to each client’s event. She loves to find that special something in everyone to make the invitation or design truly unique. Setting the tone for an event starts with the first thing the guests receive, so why not make an outstanding first impression with a custom invitation? Graphic Design for an event creates consistency and cohesiveness that will make your event become a lasting memory for guests.

Danielle has an extensive background in design starting at an early age and carrying it through to receiving her Bachelor’s of Fine Art Degree with an emphasis in Communication Design from Texas Tech University. She has professional design experience in corporate design, magazine design, web design, and invitation design. She loves challenges, and keeping up with event and design trends is her passion. She looks forward to translating your personal style onto paper so you can share your special day with your family and friends!