Team

Florence Ayodele 

Owner

Lover of Christ, wife, mother of two, nurse, and entrepreneur.

I was born in Nigeria and now live in Columbus, Ohio with my husband Femi and our two beautiful children. Event planning has always been a big passion of mine, and I enjoy making the process fun and relaxing for my clients.

Prior to starting Designs With Grace, I planned several weddings, social, church, and corporate events. I knew I wanted to pursue this business since planning own my wedding in 2012. I am very grateful to my friend and business partner, Widnie, who's more like a sister, for encouraging me to start this company.

When I'm not putting my organizational skills and creativity to work, I enjoy cooking, gardening, knitting and running after my children.

Thanks for stopping by!

Widnie Altema

Director of Design

I thought I knew what my calling was from a young age....nursing. I pursued my passion and have been practicing for over 6 years. I had a few jobs, but my creative juices continued to flow and I wasn't satisfied. I realized that I was at my happiest whenever I had a chance to plan dinners, holiday parties, bridal/baby showers, and weddings. This is a hobby that fell into its groove when I met my spiritual sister and business soulmate, Florence, in 2015.

On days that I do not have a stethoscope or glue gun in hand, I am hanging out with friends, traveling with my husband Max, walking our dog, Fatboi, and drinking wine with my besties.

Thank you for checking us out. Enjoy!