Megan Ray, Content Manager
Megan is the content manager for Mia Bella Originals. She handles all of the advertising and social media for the business and venue. She is also the daughter of Gail! In addition to social media, Megan takes photos and videos during event set-up and creates media to promote the business. The blog posts that you see every month are also from Meg!
Megan has degrees in Art Education and Studio Art from Concord University, as well as a masters degree in Instructional Design from WGU. She teaches elementary school as her full-time job and puts her whole heart into the work she does. Her background in art allows her to produce custom wedding signage, be it chalk signs or paintings!
Alana Bailey
Ashley Ratliff
Ashley Ratliff
Assistant Coordinator
"I have an Applied Science degree with a major in Administrative Technology. My husband and I own a construction business, and I work for Mia Bella as my second job. I do office work and typically work under the tent, decorating tables and anything else that needs done for the reception. My favorite things about worki
Assistant Coordinator
"I have an Applied Science degree with a major in Administrative Technology. My husband and I own a construction business, and I work for Mia Bella as my second job. I do office work and typically work under the tent, decorating tables and anything else that needs done for the reception. My favorite things about working for MBO are being able to travel to other venues as assistant coordinator, making floral arrangements, working with amazing friends, and getting to meet all the new people at our events!"
Ashley Ratliff
Ashley Ratliff
Ashley Ratliff
Assistant Coordinator
"I attended Marshall University where I received a bachelors degree in Communications Disorders. I work as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, traveling to multiple counties to work with children in schools. I love my students and being able to help them communicate, which carries over into my position at Mia Bel
Assistant Coordinator
"I attended Marshall University where I received a bachelors degree in Communications Disorders. I work as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, traveling to multiple counties to work with children in schools. I love my students and being able to help them communicate, which carries over into my position at Mia Bella. I enjoy getting to celebrate all aspects of our clients' lives. At MBO, I assist with every aspect in the event process, from office work, event preparation, set-up and breakdown. I thrive on the little details and work to make every event perfect!"
Jenna Cantley
Ashley Ratliff
Jenna Cantley
Team Member
"I attended Concord University and received a degree in Physical and Health Education. I now teach middle school, coach girls basketball, and boys track. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. At Mia Bella, I usually set up the entire ceremony site, which I love doing. Getting to see the wedding designs come alive is what I love the most!"
Paula Allen
Ashley Ratliff
Jenna Cantley
Team Member
"When I'm not working for Mia Bella, I am a residential property manager. I love being with my family and friends, going to the beach, and gardening. My passion is happy people, so working the wedding business is perfect!"
Stacie Daniel
Crystal Hatcher
Stacie Daniel
Team Member
"I am a Registered Nurse, graduated from Marshall University with a BS in Nursing. I love to help people and be there for anyone who needs me. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, husband, and our 3 dogs and cat. I'm very excited to be working with MBO and get to use my experience that I have with event planning and c
Team Member
"I am a Registered Nurse, graduated from Marshall University with a BS in Nursing. I love to help people and be there for anyone who needs me. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, husband, and our 3 dogs and cat. I'm very excited to be working with MBO and get to use my experience that I have with event planning and coordinating. I also love making balloon arches! I'm looking forward to all of the upcoming events. "
Angela Curry
Crystal Hatcher
Stacie Daniel
Team Member
"I just recently moved back to West Virginia with my husband and all of our animals. I am an animal-lover at heart; I train dogs, work with horses, and I'm currently creating a homestead. I'm very excited about learning the ins and outs of event planning and I know I will be a great fit with Mia Bella. "
Crystal Hatcher
Crystal Hatcher
Crystal Hatcher
Team Member
"Former McDowell County resident; I've lived in Shady Spring for 23 years with my husband and our cat, Stella. I've known Gail for a long time and I love Spring and Summer. Excited for a great wedding season!"
Amy Atwell
Crystal Hatcher
Crystal Hatcher
Team Member
"I am the program director of the Rad Tech program at Bluefield State University and the cheer coach for Shady Spring High School. I'm married with 3 kids, one of whom is a marine stationed in Japan. I'm excited to be a part of the Mia Bella team and learning everything I can about event planning!"
Jeremiah Weakley
Jeremiah Weakley
Jeremiah Weakley
Team Member
"Nerd, lifter of heavy objects, drone pilot, problem solver."
Why Choose Mia Bella?
Why should you choose a wedding venue or wedding business with a full team?
- Your planner/designer lives onsite at Mia Bella Grand and is readily available
- Month of coordination (including vendor coordination and bridal consulting throughout the 30 days before the event) included with all Mia Bella Grand venue packages
- Day of vendor/guest/wedding party coordination (includes rehearsal and preparation of timeline) included with all Mia Bella Grand venue packages
- A Mia Bella team member is assigned to the bridal party and one assigned to the groom’s party for the entire day to assist, answer questions, trouble-shoot issues, help them maintain the timeline, etc (no matter where your event takes place)
- Our team will move your ceremony chairs to the reception location so there is no need to rent two sets of chairs (only at Mia Bella Grand)
- MBO moves your ceremony florals (not arbors) to the reception area so you get to use them twice
- We will serve the bride and groom at their table so there is no need to wait in the buffet line
- Our Content Manager photographs and posts your event throughout the wedding day to create a “buzz” for your event and also give you previews of what is happening
- We offer brunch service for the entire wedding party (for Mia Bella Grand brides---inquire for fees)
- We provide a turn-down service for the bridal suite at Mia Bella Grand and also put everything back in order for photos the next morning
- We offer massage services through a licensed masseuse (inquire for fees)
- MBO will cut your wedding cake, serve it to guests and pack up leftovers (no matter where your event takes place)
- We reserve parking space for the bride/groom exit vehicle and for special need requests
Most of all, we treat you like family because we are a family!
Now until October 2024
Mia Bella Originals is offering a $1800 package discount to couples who book their wedding at Mia Bella Grand for the 2024 season!