Established 2003

If you happen to be a guest at one of Brooke Sheldon’s events, you can’t help but be impressed by the ingenuity of her uniquely styled affairs, attention to detail and sophistication. what is more impressive is her diverse background in event planning and her variety of thrilled clients. Ms. Sheldon considers herself the personal assistant to each one.  

Ms. Sheldon began her career working as a Congressional Legislative Aide to U.S. Congressman Peter Hoekstra. Ms. Sheldon then worked as an Account Executive to one of Washington’s top special event and public relations firms, Hayes Domenici & Associates, where she gained substantial hands-on experience working on large events for such clients as the National Race for the Cure, the National Children’s Alliance and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Her work for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations included the creation of JDRF Congress Day, which is an annual event today and the largest media and grassroots event for type 1 diabetes.

Ms. Sheldon became the Chief of Staff to former First Lady Barbara Bush and was responsible for coordinating media and event appearances, travel and daily activities for Mrs. Bush. Ms. Sheldon also planned and coordinated receptions, dinners and guest activities for former President and Mrs. Bush in their Houston, TX and Kennebunkport, ME homes.

Ms. Sheldon was the Tournament Manager of Corporate Sales & Hospitality for the PGA of America’s 35th Ryder Cup Matches, developing and maintaining corporate sponsorships exceeding sales and marketing goals, resulting in more than $15 million in revenue. Ms. Sheldon oversaw the needs of 260 national and international clients and was responsible for hiring and maintaining temporary staff to assist these clients’ needs during the tournament.

In 2003 the wife of a US Ambassador asked Ms. Sheldon for her assistance in coordinating her daughter’s wedding and thus Lilybrooke Events was formed. When not on an airplane or a sailboat, she splits her time between New York City and Kennebunkport, Maine. 

ABOUT LILYBROOKE EVENTS

Lilybrooke Events is a hands-on boutique planning firm where Brooke Sheldon and her team combine decades of event experience nationwide.  Specializing in events in New York City, metro Washington, DC, and Kennebunkport, Maine, they work personally with each client on the particulars of each event - from the first decision to the last detail.

Lilybrooke works with a wide range of budgets tailoring the needs specifically to each client.  They are excellent taskmasters for busy clients in need, doing as little or as much as requested. Lilybrooke represents you independently with each vendor, giving an impartial opinion for what is best for you and your overall event needs, all while providing unparalleled, unlimited meetings and support, making you feel like you have a Personal Assistant working with you through every decision, from concept to reality. 

*all images are from Lilybrooke events. 
Many thanks to: Paul Morse/The White House
David Murray Weddings Craig Paulson Photography
Charlie Shin Photography C.A.Smith Photography
Stacey Kane Photography Brea McDonald Photography Chris Becker Weddings