Our Story

We are a female owned and operated local small business that provides joy and magic for life’s best moments. Together, we collaborate to create a space where memories are made and bellies and hearts are full. By providing a highly specialized service and a personalized experience, we take care of The Little Things so you can enjoy the big things ♡

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The Little Things Event Co. was carefully imagined by Jordan Daugherty & Lauren Wilt. Jordan grew up in small town Arkansas, where her mother and grandmother had a home-cooked meal with fresh vegetables from the garden on the table every night. Lauren, born and raised in Texas, grew up in a large Italian family, with delicious homemade Italian food as her family’s primary love language.

 

Having met in 2016 with similar passions for community, togetherness, food, and celebrations, Jordan and Lauren instantly became best friends. They worked together in the restaurant industry for many years, and to put it simply, they were broke. Regardless of the lack of money, they always found a way to throw a party. They quickly learned to be resourceful and to do everything themselves, all while ballin’ on a budget.

 

For years, friends and family members would tell Lauren and Jordan to start this business, but it never seemed like the right time. They both left the restaurant industry and started building their careers – Lauren in windows manufacturing and Jordan in healthcare – but the love for food, parties, and togetherness never faded away. Lauren is now married to her soulmate James, and a mom to their sweet daughter, Emma (6 months) and lives just down the street from Jordan who is currently engaged to her partner, Rainy.

In early 2023, Jordan made the decision to “stick it to the man” and quit her corporate job, and when discussing that decision with Lauren, whose family had just grown, the two decided it was time to pursue this dream.

 

Since inception, The Little Things has been about love, food, and family. ♡

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We are so excited to finally share it with all of you