Claudia Rollin

company founder & creative director

As owner of Harlow & Dahlia Events, Claudia’s background derives from corporate marketing experience including work for worldwide companies such as Keurig before diving into her own entrepreneurial journey. Imagining creative approaches to designing events, logistics, managing teams, and seeing events from beginning to completion became second nature leading to a desire to formalize this experience into a business.

This experience—coupled with a creative eye and love for design—created one of the East Coast’s most prestigious event and wedding planning companies.

Claudia draws inspiration from many sources such as travel, fashion, and Vermont’s ever beautiful landscape. Her international background is also an immense source of inspiration, allowing her to seamlessly work with a variety of different aesthetics.

Get to know Claudia

Favorite Color: Lavender

Favorite Flower: Gardenias, Orchids and White Roses

When Not Working, I am: Going on adventures with my kiddos, traveling, cooking, running & enjoying dancing/yoga

Favorite Place to Travel: The Caribbean, Europe & NYC

Best Event Planning Trait: Being able to remain stress free

Favorite Moment at Events: The reception reveal. Nothing is as exciting as seeing our client’s face when they see all of our work and design concepts translate into real life.

Sarah cominsky

event planner

Sarah is a Putnam County New York native and graduate of
Manhattan College with a Masters in Organizational Leadership and undergraduate at Mercyhurst University studying Communications & Marketing. Sarah, her husband Michael and their puppy Bean moved to Burlington, Vermont in 2021 to enjoy the beauty the Green Mountains have to offer.

She holds a background in venue management, corporate events, marketing and graphic design. Sarah's diverse experience and natural passion for evening planning is a strong asset in orchestrating Harlow & Dahlia Events' unforgettable events. Whether it's logistics or design, Sarah is able to collaborate with clients and vendors to create a fun planning atmosphere while curating stress free events.

When she's not planning, you can find Sarah enjoying hiking, paddle boarding, exploring new restaurants and visiting the dog friendly Vermont breweries. She also enjoys quiet nights at home with a glass of wine while catching up on the latest reality TV shows!

Get to know Sarah

Favorite Color(s): Light Yellow, Dusty Blue and Light Pink

Favorite Flower: Dahlias, Peonies and Black & White Anemones

When Not Working, I am: hiking, paddle boarding, exploring new restaurants and visiting the dog friendly Vermont breweries

Favorite Place to Travel : Anywhere in Europe or the Caribbean or any National Parks

Best Event Planning Trait: Understanding my couple's main goal for their big day and executing it for them

Favorite Moment at Events: the grand reveal for our clients and for all the guests.

chelsey opalenik

event planner

Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, just south of the Vermont border, Chelsey is a true New Englander at heart. She grew up with a father who is a chef, so from a very young age she was involved in the event industry; catering weddings was a family affair!

She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wellesley College and it was during this time that she was introduced to wedding & event planning. Chelsey's background in healthcare recruiting and her experience working in the luxury wedding space highlight her extreme penchant for planning, natural communication skills with both clients and vendors alike, and her keen eye for detail.

Focusing on creating a bespoke experience for each couple is something that Chelsey truly prides herself in. She loves to incorporate personal and heartfelt touches that embrace the individuality of her clients while also creating an unforgettable experience for their guests!

Get to know Chelsey

Favorite color: Sage Green

Favorite flower: Ranunculus, Snap Dragons, Dahlias, Peonies

When not working, I am: Taking a spin or hot yoga class, going on a walk with my dogs Cedar (Chocolate Lab) and Pearl (Shepherd/Weimaraner mix), baking sourdough, or trying out a new restaurant with my boyfriend, Jamie.

Favorite Place to Travel: Greece!

Favorite Event Planning Trait : Building genuine relationships with my clients, allowing me to create a day that is truly unique to them as a couple.

Favorite Moment at Events: The moment the bride & groom recess down the aisle, officially husband & wife, and breathe a sigh of relief! It is one of the few moments they get all to themselves and there is nothing better than their overjoyed smiles!