Our amazing team is made up of industry professionals from all corners of the event planning realm. With the singular goal to produce incredible events while making sure our clients (and us) have a blast while doing it. We think your planning experience should be fun and completely stress-free! Consider us your lead negotiator, therapist and group manager.

Shayna Bigazzi, Owner and Lead Planner

Lucky in love, I met and married my Italian sweetheart more than 20 years ago and the adventure began. Living and working in Tuscany, the Rockies, Turks and Caicos, St. Thomas, and now, beautiful Western North Carolina, the natural and cultural awe of these amazing places piece together who I am.

Since Altaterra was born, in 2019, it has been the culmination of a lifetime of collected experiences and knowledge. The core of my professional philosophies lie in my luxury hospitality roots. With legendary service standards, trusted creative partners, and the shared mission to create beautiful and memorable experiences. I’m here for you!