Meet Team Unique
Gabbrielle Steele
Owner, Lead Planner & Designer
Mom, military wife, former HR professional, and current wedding and corporate event planner, Gabbrielle is truly a jack of all trades. A proud graduate of the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), she discovered her passion for event planning while coordinating countless milestone celebrations for family and friends. What began as a labor of love soon evolved into the birth of Steele Unique Events.
Gabbrielle’s passion for event planning is rooted in her desire to play a meaningful role in her clients’ most important life and corporate moments. She is known for her keen eye for detail, her commitment to building trustworthy and long-lasting client relationships, and her dedication to treating every event as if it were her own. For Gabbrielle, the greatest reward is seeing her clients’ visions come to life, often exceeding their expectations.
With almost 10 years in the event planning industry her work and clients have been featured in Alabama Weddings Magazine, Atlanta Styles Magazine, B Collective Magazine, Munaluchi Bride’s blog, Military Families Magazine and Essence Magazine’s blog, showcasing her creativity, professionalism, and signature style.
Outside of event planning, Gabbrielle enjoys creating lasting memories with her family and friends, hosting female-empowerment events, traveling, attending concerts, and cheering on Alabama football. She lives by her daily inspiration: “Faith goes beyond what you can see. It’s believing in what God has promised.” — Sarah Jakes Roberts
Ashley Allen
Senior Event Manager
Every successful business needs someone who brings a consistent bundle of positivity and a take-charge attitude to the table and Ashley embodies that energy effortlessly. She began her journey with Steele Unique Events as a mentee, driven by her passion for event planning.
Nearly seven years later, Ashley plays a vital role in ensuring that every Steele Unique event truly lives up to its name “unique”. She is deeply committed to producing events that exceed client expectations and is known for her wild imagination, creativity, and fearless approach to pushing the team to the next level.
A proud graduate of Alabama State University and the University of West Alabama, where she earned her master’s degree in Business Management, Ashley enjoys traveling, attending concerts, planning, learning new skills, and spending quality time with family, friends, and her sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ashley is inspired by the motivational quote: “Everything is everything… What is meant to be will be.” — Lauryn Hill
Kenyatta Drummonds
Client Experience Manager
Kenyatta Drummonds is the heart behind creating a seamless and stress-free experience for our wedding and event clients. As our Client Experience Manager, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every client feels supported, heard, and celebrated throughout their journey with us. Her calm demeanor and thoughtful approach come naturally from her background as an elementary school teacher, allowing her to handle even the most fast-paced moments with grace and ease. Clients instantly connect with Kenyatta’s sweet spirit and genuine care, making her an invaluable part of our team and a trusted guide on event day.
Kenyatta is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a graduate of Troy University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Jacksonville State University. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, scrapbooking, crafting, traveling, and getting lost in a good book. Her daily motivation comes from the quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jasmine Clark
Branding & Social Media Manager
What is a successful business without a strong digital presence? Well that’s where Jasmine comes in….Jasmine Clark is the creative force behind Steele Unique’s branding and content strategy. With a degree in Public Relations & Communications, Jasmine brings both expertise and vision to our team. She ensures our brand remains consistent, current, and impactful across all social media platforms while thoughtfully documenting each event we bring to life. In today’s digital-first world, branding is essential and Jasmine understands how to tell our story in a way that connects and resonates.
Jasmine is a graduate of Jacksonville State University and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is currently building her professional career in the banking industry while continuing to pursue her passion for content creation and digital storytelling. When she’s not curating content or elevating Steele Unique’s online presence, Jasmine enjoys attending concerts, solo traveling, collecting coffee mugs and CDs, spending time with friends, and watching vlogs. Her favorite inspirational quote:
“Life opens up when you do.” – Patrick Starr
De’Andrea Shepherd
Vendor Relations Manager
De’Andrea is the definition of a Type A personality and keeping Team Unique on their toes is what she does best. As our Vendor Relations Manager, De’Andrea plays a vital role in upholding the quality, reliability, and standards that define the Steele Unique brand. She leads vendor communication on event days while building, maintaining, and nurturing strong relationships with our trusted partners to ensure seamless collaboration and exceptional event execution.
A wife and mother of two beautiful daughters, she has built a thriving career in customer service with over 15 years of experience. Her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable part of our team. Outside of events, De’Andrea enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and learning new dishes. Her favorite inspirational quote: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”— Lou Holtz
