My Story

My name is LaTasha Johnson, and I run Light Up the Skies LLC. If you’ve landed here, you’re probably planning something important—an event, a celebration, a trip, or all three tied together. I built this company so people like you wouldn’t have to choose between a meaningful experience and a manageable process. I believe you deserve both.

Where It Started

Long before Light Up the Skies had a name, I was the person in my family who organized everything—graduations, milestone birthdays, church programs, family reunions, last‑minute “we need it done by Saturday” gatherings. I didn’t know it then, but those sleepless nights with hand‑cut centerpieces and taped‑up seating charts were my early training.

I’ve spent more than 25 years building businesses, leading teams, and working directly with customers. Add to that over 30 years of front‑line customer service experience—face to face, on the phone, in the field—and you get the backbone of how I work today: listen first, get it in writing, follow through, and treat every client’s moment like it belongs to my own family.

Why I Started Light Up the Skies

There came a point when friends stopped asking, “Can you help?” and started saying, “You need to make this a business.” They were right. People were tired of cookie‑cutter packages that didn’t reflect who they were. They wanted someone who could manage logistics and care about the meaning behind the day. That gap became Light Up the Skies.

Today, I plan events, coordinate travel, and produce printed materials that pull everything together—from invitations and menus to programs and branded signage. Whether it’s a wedding weekend, a staff appreciation dinner, a destination birthday cruise, or a memorial gathering that needs to be done right and done respectfully, I step in where stress usually begins.

How I Work

I listen before I plan. Every project starts with a real conversation. What are we celebrating? Who needs to feel seen? What can’t go wrong?

Clarity beats assumptions. I confirm budgets, deadlines, roles, and vendor contact info in writing. No one enjoys surprise costs or “I thought you handled that.”

Details matter. Room layout, traffic flow, timing between courses, access for elders or guests with mobility needs—these are not afterthoughts. They shape the experience.

Calm in pressure moments. The cake is late. The florist double‑booked. Flights shifted. I’ve seen all of it. My job is to steady the room and solve problems before guests notice.

Event Planning

I support everything from intimate in‑home gatherings to large multi‑day functions. Scope can include:

• Concept development and theme alignment

• Budget structuring and cost tracking

• Venue search and contract review (non‑legal advice; I flag items for your attorney if needed)

• Vendor coordination (caterers, décor, rentals, audio/visual, photographers, transportation)

• Run‑of‑show and timeline control

• On‑site management the day of—or full‑weekend coordination for destination events

Custom Printing & Design

Printed materials are often the first thing your guests see and the last thing they keep.

I produce or coordinate:

• Invitations and save‑the‑dates

• Programs, menus, and table cards

• Directional and welcome signage

• Branded materials for corporate or nonprofit functions

• Keepsake pieces for memorials, reunions, and milestone events

Everything is matched to tone, color, and purpose so your print supports your story—not the other way around.

Travel Coordination

I’ve traveled widely across the United States and abroad, including multiple international cruises, destination gatherings, and family travel with all the moving parts. That experience informs how I plan for clients.

Depending on the project, I can assist with:

• Group travel research and coordination

• Lodging blocks and rate tracking

• Transportation and transfer timing around event schedules

• Travel briefs for guests (what to pack, deadlines, passport reminders when applicable)

You remain the decision‑maker; I organize the information and help keep timelines intact.

What Clients Say (In Their Words)

I don’t script testimonials, so I’ll just share themes I hear over and over:

• “You kept us on track when we were overwhelmed.”

• “You caught things in the contract I never would’ve seen.”

• “I was able to enjoy the day because you handled the fires.”

• “Everything matched—programs, signs, colors. It felt intentional.”

Family Is My Foundation

I am a mother of three sons and a grandmother to two granddaughters. Family is the measure I use when I work: Would I be comfortable offering this option to my own children? Would I be proud to have my name on it? That standard guides me more than any industry trend.

If You’d Like to Work Together

If you’re planning something important and want help making sure it runs smoothly, reach out through the contact page at LightUpTheSkies.com. Let me know what you’re planning, when it’s happening, the size of your guest list, and where you are in the process. I’ll review, respond, and let you know whether I’m available and what level of support makes sense.

Thank you for considering me. Whatever you’re planning, I hope it’s meaningful and that the people it’s for feel seen.

—LaTasha