On Occasion: Meet the Women behind the events at Saskatoon Lodge

If you’re looking to host an event—maybe you’re searching for a wedding venue or a great place to host a wedding reception, you know that service is one of the most important aspects of a truly great event location. 

That’s why, at Saskatoon Lodge, we’ve hired some of the best event planners, to help make your wedding day (or wedding eve) one of the most memorable events in  your life. From the moment you inquire about an event at Saskatoon Lodge, you’ll be in great hands with  Jane Hanna and Angie Finazzo, who bring the experience and the know-how that can truly transform your event into a special occasion.

JANE HANNA

When you’re considering hosting a Wedding or Rehearsal Dinner at our Saskatoon Lodge Event Center, your first contact is likely to be Jane Hanna.  Jane’s passion is to make every aspect of your event run smoothly—from the moment you visit the Lodge to envision your event, to the time your last guest leaves the building.

While her experience stretches over a full spectrum—from corporate events to graduation parties—Jane has a special place in her heart for brides. 

“I love meeting the bride and groom and their families, and listening  to their ideas for their special day is always interesting, because some girls have been planning and thinking about their wedding day since they were little” Jane says. “For me, I enjoy working from Day One until Event day and seeing that vision become reality.” 

 Jane is no stranger to events of all sizes—her event planning career started with AT&T planning incentive trips and awards banquets. After over a decade with the telecom company, she went out on her own, and has run her own event planning resources for more than 20 years.

A couple of years ago at a class reunion for Parker High School, she reconnected with her high school friend, Edmund and heard about his plans for the new Lodge building, where now she serves as the Weddings/Rehearsal Dinner Event Development Planner.

Jane focuses on making every detail memorable—helping select the right location for the event, weighing in on space needs, timeline and special requests.  

ANGIE FINAZZO

There are a number of things unique to our Saskatoon Lodge Event Center when hosting an event, but none quite so unique as the food. And when it comes to food, Angie Finazzo knows exactly what you need for your big day.

A restaurateur by trade, Angie is a longtime staple in the Upstate culinary industry, beginning with the Morris Street Tea Room in Anderson and growing into Peter David’s in downtown Greenville. As she became more and more known for great food and great experiences, her catering requests grew as well—leading her to be the go-to caterer for big events all over the Upstate, where she would serve Congressmen and corporate executives alike.

A few years ago, Angie reconnected with Edmund, and that discussion soon led to Angie coming on board with Saskatoon Lodge as their Corporate Event Planner as well as overseeing the Event Center Food. Called the “menu guru” by her co-workers, Angie is adept at determining what food fits the event style and needs best—including appetizers, allergy requirements, and even signature drinks. Angie has even led the team in special requests—from special plates for the bride and groom to arranging tasting menus for guests who may want to taste something from the “wilder” side of the Saskatoon menu, Angie is attuned to making that great meal be the center of your great event.

For Angie, there isn’t one type of event that is more important than another, and she strives to bring her best to every occasion that comes in the doors of the Lodge. “Every event is the most special event, and I love working with my clients,” she says, adding, “After all, our motto at the Saskatoon Lodge Event Center is ‘When only the best will do!’”

Whatever you’re looking for in your special occasion, we hope you’ll consider us as one of the top event venues in Greenville, South Carolina. For more information, just reach out and one of our team will reach out shortly.