About Lisa Presnell

With over 26 years of experience in the wedding and event planning industry, Lisa Presnell, owner of Amelia Island Weddings, has planned and executed over 1,000 events and destination weddings. Her expertise spans a diverse range of venues, including beaches, private residences, barns, mansions, zoos, wildlife conservations, gardens, courtyards, ballrooms, rooftops, and boats.

Lisa's career began unexpectedly when she coordinated a friend's wedding on her mother’s lawn, shortly after leaving her role as Food and Beverage Training Manager at Amelia Island Plantation.  This experience ignited her passion for creating beautiful and unique events.  She went on to organize weddings and social events for Amelia Island Plantation and The Golf Club of Amelia Island.

In 2012, Lisa transitioned from the corporate world to establish her own business, now known as Amelia Island Weddings, reflecting the breadth of her services.  She is a seasoned meeting planner, destination manager, and expert in all types of events, including weddings, parties, and proposals.

Lisa is a professionally trained Wedding Consultant through ACPWC and an ordained Universal Life Church Minister, allowing her to officiate wedding ceremonies. Her extensive food and beverage background, honed through collaborations with award-winning chefs and winemakers, provides her clients with unique expertise in menu planning and wine pairings.

Lisa has consistently been recognized as having one of the top wedding and event planning companies in Amelia Island, earning WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Awards for several consecutive years, placing her among the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide for excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Clients describe Lisa’s work as “exceptional,” “creative,” and “detail-oriented,” and praise her for being “calming,” “flexible,” and “thoughtful,” and for making the planning process enjoyable.  Lisa is active in the community and her work has been featured in numerous print and online publications.  She also dedicates time to ongoing education, website design, and managing her social media and marketing campaigns.

Lisa finds joy in creating lasting memories for others, and approaches every event, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations, with unwavering dedication.

A self-described small-town girl with a big heart and a social butterfly, Lisa is passionate about bringing visions to life and connecting family and friends.  Outside of event planning, she enjoys cooking, dining, dancing, and spending time with family, friends, and her two fur babies: a calico cat and a long-haired chihuahua.  Her interests range from tacos and margaritas to sushi and sake, and she is equally comfortable in a ballgown or pajamas, embracing life to the fullest.  She also enjoys camping, fishing, boating, traveling, spa days and beach days, and is known for her knowledge of local events, happy hour specials, and live music.