Melissa Freeman is the creative spirit and driving force behind The Perfect Gathering. It is her firm belief that a memorable event that exceeds all your expectations can be created on any budget. In fact, it is her personal mission. For more than ten years Melissa has been artfully planning events for people and corporations. In that time she has been fortunate to develop a network of resources appropriate for almost any kind of event. After coordinating her own wedding and the weddings of many of her friends, and listening to people constantly tell her, "you should do this for a living," Melissa finally took the leap. In 2006 she purchased The Perfect Gathering and she hasn't looked back since. What Melissa offers is her personal style and flair as well as customized service for all types and sizes of events in the Willamette Valley and beyond. What you get is a perfect gathering and a stress-free experience for you and everyone else. Behind the scenes is a full-service event planner and manager focused on coordinating events with style and panache. Whether your perfect gathering is a wedding or a corporate retreat, you have Melissa's full attention and talent at your disposal. She is perfectly comfortable doing as much or as little as is necessary. The extraordinary event you've been thinking about is no longer just a dream. Melissa truly believes that her complete and utter attention to detail is what makes the difference between an everyday event and The Perfect Gathering!