Margaret Moore is the Senior Planner for Simple Elegance Event and Wedding Designs, located in Bloomington, Illinois. Margaret graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Margaret began her teaching career as a junior high school science teacher. Her passion for instruction led her to train adults through an adult education program in Michigan. Margaret refined her leadership skills while serving as a 4-H leader for Monroe County, Michigan. Margaret discovered her passion for wedding planning while helping a friend with her floral business in Chicago, Illinois. In 2008, Margaret obtained her certification from the American Academy of Wedding Planners and partnered with Julie Schumann and Miranda Davis to create Simple Elegance. Margaret’s education, leadership, organization, and flexibility make her one of the best wedding coordinators in Central Illinois. On a personal level, Margaret is excited to celebrate her 29th wedding anniversary to husband, Sam. They enjoy watching “24” and Red Wings hockey games with their daughter, Mary and her spouse. In addition to wedding planning, Margaret is passionate about riding horses and has received three National Top Ten awards for her efforts. Margaret is famous for saying, “There is no need to be overstated; certainly never understated; but definitely be stated by having simple elegance!”

Miranda Davis is one of two highly experienced consultants for Simple Elegance Design, located in Bloomington, Illinois. She partnered with Julie Schumann in 2007 to begin their business venture. Miranda graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 2003. Her passion for event planning and design led her to take on the challenging task of planning and designing her own wedding in 2003. From 2003-2006, Miranda worked as a consultant for the bridal salon, “Enchantment” in Downtown Bloomington, where she was able to explore her creative side by helping brides find the perfect dress and plan their special day. Miranda’s event planning expertise was further cultivated while working for the Chamber in Commerce in Lincoln, IL. There, she coordinated events including golf outings, business luncheons, and the Lincoln Art and Balloon Festival. Miranda’s creative instincts, combined with a true passion for meeting customer’s needs, makes her one of the top design consultants in Central, Illinois. She strives to create a truly unique experience for each client, while going above and beyond to make sure every detail is impeccable. Miranda is living her dream as a consultant and small-business owner of Simple Elegance Design. She and her husband Dustin, and daughter Lacie, currently reside in Wapella, IL.

Julie Schumann is a consultant for Simple Elegance Design, located in Bloomington, IL and has always dreamed of running her own business. She began her professional career in 1977 as an Account Representative for Lincoln Office Environments, where she maintained corporate accounts for major companies including Caterpillar and State Farm. Between 1986 and 1994, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for Agent James D. Copper of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Julie serviced corporate and private pension plans, issued life insurance policies, and created proposals and presentations for clients. During that time, Julie also worked as an Administrative Assistant for R.W. Garrett Agency, a Group Health and Life insurance agency. Between 1994 and 2003, she was employed with First Student, Inc. as a Manager of Accounts. In 2004, Julie joined her daughter, Miranda, as a consultant for the exquisite bridal salon, “Enchantment” in Downtown Bloomington. Julie joined the State Farm Illinois Operations Center in 2006 and continues her work in the Claims Department. Over the years, Julie has accumulated a wealth of expertise in expense management and meeting client needs. As a native of Central Illinois, Julie is familiar with the necessary resources and professional contacts to fulfill even the most challenging design requests. Julie’s unique knack for finding bargains, along with her zeal for pleasing clients by creating a one-of-a-kind experience, has led her to orchestrate decorative schemes for hundreds of anniversaries, weddings, parties, and business events. In 2007, Julie fulfilled her dream of running her own business, when she partnered with Miranda, and established Simple Elegance Design. Despite all her professional experience, Julie contends that her greatest accomplishment was raising her three children: Josh, Jake, and Miranda. Julie currently resides in Bloomington, IL, where she is very involved in the lives of her children and their spouses. Julie loves spending time with her three grandchildren: Josie, Lacie, and Gavin and is thrilled to be expecting two more grandchildren in early 2011.