RAQUEL SHUTT - MBA, CWP, SCWC

Hello! I’m Raquel Shutt, Founder of Wedding Savvy. I created Wedding Savvy in 2002 to offer professional, reliable & sophisticated event planning services to those in need of savvy assistance.  It has been my sincere pleasure to serve the area alongside our very talented team of accomplished women and now to serve as a mentor and strategic partner to the team.

I am a proud Cuban American who earned my MBA from Loyola University Maryland in 2004.  I created Wedding Savvy after serving as an event coordinator at an international hotel franchise and was inspired to create a savvy, highly client-focused private event planning firm.  Over the past 17 years, I am thankful for the opportunity to lead our team in building an impactful brand & company that has been recognized in the industry & community.

I am an active member of my community volunteering in our church, my alma mater, and several other organizations. I call Annapolis home with my husband and our three sons and enjoy playing golf, reading, and spending time with my family.

I have had MANY memorable moments, but a favorite was custom-creating a Mardi Gras float for our couple to exit on. Because…why not?! Their faces say it all - it was an amazing night! What a blessing to be a part of it!