The Lofton Destination Venue in Ardmore TN

Meet the Team Behind The Lofton’s Wedding Retreats

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Amanda Smith, Owner & Founder

Meet Amanda

Amanda Smith, founder of The Lofton, brings Le Cordon Bleu expertise and years of catering and wedding experience into every celebration hosted on the property.

After launching Endless Catering, now The Lofton Catering, Amanda expanded her vision to create โ€‹fully hosted wedding weekendsโ€‹ where couples could have catering, design, coordination, lodging, and guest experience all thoughtfully handled.

Today, Amanda helps oversee the overall flow and experience of Lofton weddings, from menu planning and reception design to the details that make each weekend feel welcoming, seamless, and personal to every couple.

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Leticia De La Paz, Venue Manager

Meet Leticia

Leticia De La Paz, venue manager at The Lofton, brings over 11 years of experience working alongside her sister Amanda Smith to help create seamless wedding weekends from start to finish.

Her background in banking and operations brings an organized, detail-focused approach to timelines,โ€‹ย coordination, logistics, and the behind-the-scenes flow of each celebration throughout the entire wedding weekend.

From vendor communication and setup execution to helping couples feel supported throughout the planning process, Leticia plays a key role in making every wedding weekend at The Lofton feel calm, intentional, and fully taken care of.

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Saige, Venue Manager & Lead Coordinator

Meet Saige

As venue manager and lead coordinator at The Lofton, Saige helps keep wedding weekends organized, seamless, and welcoming from arrival through the final send-off.

Saige oversees vendor communication, timeline management, ceremony flow, setup details, and day-of support, creating a calm, well-coordinated experience so you can fully enjoy the celebration alongside your guests.

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Krista, Kitchen & Pastry

Meet Krista

Working behind the scenes throughout Lofton wedding weekends, Krista creates the comforting, crowd-pleasing food and desserts that guests remember long after the celebration ends.

From buffet-style catering and cocktail hour favorites to cakes, desserts, and late-night bites, Krista brings warmth, presentation, and thoughtful detail to every part of the celebration experience throughout the entire wedding weekend.

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Jennifer, Florist

Meet Jennifer

Jennifer brings bouquets, ceremony florals, reception arrangements, and greenery details to life throughout The Lofton property, helping each wedding weekend feel thoughtfully styled.

She works with everything from airy, garden-inspired florals to richer seasonal palettes, creating floral moments that feel natural to both the setting and the overall celebration while complementing each coupleโ€™s unique style.

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Photography, Videography & Entertainment

From photographers and videographers to DJs and entertainment, every Lofton wedding weekend is paired with creative partners who fit the style and energy of your celebration. Depending on your package and vision, our team connect couples with vendors whose personalities, approach, and overall vibe align with the experience they want to create.

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Location

Ardmore, TN

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Style

Retreat, Destination

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Exclusive Features

Lodging, Full-Service

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Capacity

Up to 200
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“Amazing venue, staff, and elevated service for your wedding day. If you are looking for a venue that offers everything from weekend rental to all inclusive weekends โ€” this is your place!

โ€“ Carla Lawrence