Meet the Team
Nicole Kaney, Founder & Owner
Nicole Kaney, owner of NK Productions Wedding Planning (NKP), a wedding planning company in Sarasota has 20 years of experience in the events and wedding industry. Nicole’s mission is to direct every detail of a wedding with creative flair and unparalleled service.
The NK Productions Team has grown to 4 lead planners, a full time office manager, office assistant and, not to mention our “day of” wedding team of 14 ladies.
NKP executes 75 events a year and is celebrating 15 years of business. Nicole and her team can be seen planning weddings and events often at the Ritz-Carlton of Sarasota, The Powel Crosley Estate, Selby Gardens, Gasparilla Inn, Ringling Museum of Art, Longboat Key Club, and Bay Preserve for brides and grooms locally and from all over the US and Europe. Nicole and her team also work in Bradenton, Tampa, St Petersburg, Manasota Key and Boca Grande. The NKP opened an office in Boca Grande in 2018.
NKP is committed to understanding the client’s personal vision, and using it to create your dream event – whether intimate and elegant or lively and grand.
Kacie Luck, Lead Planner, Design & Office Manager
Originally from a small town in Massachusetts, Kacie uses her love of art and romance along with her strong attention to detail to help couples plan their dream wedding/event. Kacie loves working closely with clients and vendors as lead planner and office manager of NKP. Kacie possesses a Bachelor’s degree along with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration & Management with certificates in business operations. She enjoys spending her free time with her family, cooking, or reading.
Margaux Arthur, Lead Planner
Born and raised in Sarasota, Margaux began her event planning career in catering sales while studying for her degree in Business Management at the University of South Florida. Her passion for design and logistical planning has led her to become a wedding planner. She makes her couple’s visions become a reality while prioritizing those special moments amidst incredible venues in Sarasota and Boca Grande. With her caring personality and keen eye for detail, she creates a flawless experience for couples and their families. When Margaux is not planning, you can find her reading, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling!
Lexi Vennetti, Lead Planner
Lexi is originally from Chicago, but grew up vacationing in Sarasota, and always knew it would be home one day. Although she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at Indiana University, her passion for design, attention to detail, and organizational skills lead her to wedding planning with NK Productions. She is happiest when helping others and working with NKP and our couples on their big day makes that come to life. In her free time, you can find Lexi reading, taking her dog Joey on walks, and spending time with family and friends!
Ava Stroth, Office Assistant and Planner
Ava is a Sarasota local who’s all about helping people celebrate their love. She began her journey with NK Productions as an intern while earning her Bachelor’s in Marketing at Florida State University. Now that she’s pursuing her MBA, she’s super into innovative strategies and making meaningful connections. Outside of planning, you can find her enjoying a good book, or spending time with friends, family, and her cat!
Jessica Giczewski, Lead Planner
Jessica was born and raised here in Sarasota Florida and graduated from University of South Florida with a degree in Hospitality Management and minor in Business. She has been with NKP since 2017 where she started as an intern while in college. Jessica loves the relationships that she has built over the years with her fellow NKP team members and vendors along with getting to be part of a couples special day. In her free time you will find her spending time with her two boys and husband or sitting back relaxing with a good book in hand.
Geri Evans, Lead Planner
Geri has always been passionate about planning, helping friends and family coordinate various events and parties. After moving to Sarasota from the Midwest, she joined the NKP team as an office assistant or wedding coordinator. Geri enjoys working alongside the vendors and loves to help bring clients visions to life on their big day. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with her friends, family and cat.
Rachael LaMagna, Lead Planner
Rachael graduated from Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development. Her passion for event planning began in college when she organized multiple events as the president and senior member of her campus social club. Her career experience throughout the event community over the past ten years is well rounded, ranging from overseeing Sarasota Ritz-Carlton exclusive social events to coordinating corporate events held at one of the largest global hedge fund firms in Manhattan, New York. As a married mother of two young children, Rachael embraces the opportunity to connect with families as they begin their lives together. As a Wedding Coordinator, Rachael helps couples visualize their wedding day dreams to reality.
Special thanks to Hunter Ryan Photography for his great work on our team photos.