Marta Santamaria
Fearless Owner
I am Marta Santamaria, the CEO and owner of The Ridge, The Venue, and The Planning. With fearlessness, I lead these three sister companies. I am originally from Colombia, South America, but I moved to the United States over two decades ago. With my degree in Business and Hospitality Management, my entrepreneurial spirit and determination paved the way for my successful career. It brings me so much joy to be part of so many people’s special days!
5 Fun Facts:
- When I don’t know a word in English, I make up my own
- I leave every kitchen cabinet open when I cook
- I craved lemons when I was pregnant
- I sleep with a sea of pillows
- All my food has to have a crunch factor
Bree
Lead Wedding Planner
Hey friends! My name is Bree Cook and I love what I do! When I’m not working on creating the perfect wedding day for my couples, I love spending time with my family and friends playing games, especially Isle of Cats and Catan! I cherish those moments and understand how important it is to create special memories that will last a lifetime! I cannot wait to meet you and get this party started!
My Fun Facts:
- I have a toddler named Daniel, that is my whole world.
- I have a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from WCU. Go Cats!
- My favorite animals are Giant Pandas.
- I am a Disney fanatic!
- I love capturing every moment with my camera.
Kylie
Lead Wedding Planner
Hello there, my name is Kylie Haslem and I am so excited to meet you! While originally from Indiana, I am happy to call the beautiful mountains of Asheville home. In my free time I enjoy walking local trails, playing board games, scrapbooking all my adventures, and snuggling my cat, Nova. My favorite part of wedding day is setting out all the personal décor brought in by my couples, and watching their vision come to life!
My 5 Fun Facts: