Meet the Team
Leslie Cregg-Hyder, President
Leslie Cregg-Hyder has been planning unforgettable weddings & events for over seventeen years. With a passion for providing helpful, professional, and creative event planning, Leslie and Planned Perfectly Weddings & Events have garnered the respect and admiration of the New England Event Industry.
Planned Perfectly Weddings & Events takes a creative approach to craft stunning and memorable events for every client. From romantic and timeless designs to pulling together the perfect vendor team to make your wedding dreams come true, Leslie’s expertise knows no boundaries. She is here to navigate every detail from perfecting your gown before you walk down the aisle to dancing the night away as newlyweds.
Leslie’s career began with non-profit work and charitable events with organizations including the American Red Cross, The ALS Association, and It’s My Heart – Boston. Leslie carries on her philanthropic mission by working as a Brand Ambassador to Brides Across America, a non-profit organization committed to gifting Military & First Responders with weddings and wedding gowns and is the Event Director for the Hidden Battles Foundation.
Leslie uses her expertise to create memorable weddings as well as corporate and non-profit events all over Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and the Lakes Region. She is certified in Event and Trade Show Management and sits on the Advisory Board for the Middlesex Community College.
When she is not executing flawless events, she is home in New Hampshire enjoying iced coffee and spending time with her family.
Janice Hurst, Event Coordinator
What is your favorite part of a wedding?
I love weddings in general, each one is so different from the last and they are all so personalized. But my absolute favorite part is the vows, especially if they are personalized. As the audience, we are given a small glimpse of the couples personalities and the love that is shared between the them.
What are you “must haves” to throw an amazing party?
Something that my husband and I ALWAYS go overboard with is food. I LOVE food. Apps, Dinner, Dessert, my name is written all over it. It’s very hard to have a bad time on a happy stomach!
What inspired you to be an event planner?
I was working as a server on the Odyssey in Boston where there are often weddings. I loved setting up all the décor and seeing the couple’s face’s when they walk in and see their dreams come to life, it is the best feeling!
What do you do in your spare time?
I am always doing a DIY project! Whether it is a small piece of décor or creating a mudroom/laundry room out of an empty space in our house, I am always doing something with my hands.
Kalin Cregg, Event Coordinator
What is your favorite part of a wedding?
Coming soon!
What are you “must haves” to throw an amazing party?
Coming soon!
What inspired you to be an event planner?
Coming soon!
What do you do in your spare time?
Coming soon!
Rachel Scherer, Event Coordinator
With 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, Rachel Scherer has built a dynamic career spanning venue operations, catering management, and wedding planning. As a California native, she spent eight years on the West Coast as co-founder of a successful wedding planning company, where she helped bring countless celebrations to life.
After relocating to New England with her family, Rachel continues to channel her passion for weddings into creating meaningful and beautifully executed events. Her love for celebrations remains as strong as ever, and she is excited to explore the vibrant wedding scene on a new coast!
Four words to describe Leslie…ON TOP OF IT! I worried about NOTHING when I was in her hands! From start to finish She was WONDERFUL! She did all my shopping for decor, and other small random things I needed, she asked SO many questions about things I had NO idea I was supposed to even do. The day of services were UNREAL! Her, and her team took care of everything, including my bustle when my bridesmaid forgot how to do it (talk about good under pressure!)
I hired Leslie 3 months before my wedding, and I wish that I had hired her much sooner. She did so much more than day-of coordination. Leslie met me several times before wedding day and helped me iron out all of my details. On wedding day, they seemed to be everywhere. The wedding went off without a hitch and I had zero stress related to coordination and planning. I highly recommend Planned Perfectly. They made the whole wedding so fun and stress free. They were the best!
We hired Leslie and her team for our wedding on Nov 30, 2024 and without a doubt that was the best decision we ever made! The knowledge and guidance she provided during the planning phases were exactly what we needed. The professionalism was outstanding. Honestly would not want to imagine what my wedding day would have been without them by our side. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making what is normally a stressful day feel so simple. 10/10 recommend.
Leslie was great from the beginning. We felt comfortable with her before we even signed a contract. No nonsense and can get things done
Type A brides need help too!Leslie from Planned Perfectly is an absolute gem, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. I started working with Leslie about 18 months before my wedding, and in that time, she became more than just my wedding planner—she became a friend. I always looked forward to our monthly calls, and as we got closer to the big day, those calls increased, and her guidance became invaluable. Leslie was always available for last-minute calls whenever I had a freak-out moment, and she worked around my crazy work and travel schedule to ensure she was there when I needed her most. On the day of the wedding, she was my angel. I didn’t worry about a single thing. Leslie handled a large wedding party and a split family like a pro, keeping everyone in line with grace. Her team did an amazing job setting up the venue with my décor, and they absolutely nailed it. Leslie was always there when I needed her but managed to stay in the background when appropriate, so I barely noticed her presence at times. As someone who’s Type A and didn’t think I needed a planner, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Leslie was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding (besides my husband!), and I’d recommend her and Planned Perfectly to any bride. By the end of the wedding, I was genuinely sad to say goodbye to her. If you’re planning your wedding, Leslie will be your saving grace!
After many months of planning and preparing for this day, I knew I could not execute it on my own. Thank god for Leslie and her team! Leslie came in about a month and a half before the wedding to be my coordinator. She listened to my vision, organized templates for me, created a beautiful set-up, built a timeline and executed the day to perfection. My family and I could not stop talking about how the day would not have run so smooth if it wasn’t for her. She pays close attention to details and seamlessly moved through the day with no look of stress on her face. As a bride, I had no sense of time. Leslie made sure to keep everyone on track, notifying me of how much time I had for each part. I could not have done it without her. If I could go back in time, I would have hired her to plan the entire wedding because she’s that good!