Before she ever stepped into a wedding venue, Avery Wooten spent her days in a first-grade classroom — a space filled with laughter, crayons, and the occasional scraped knee. As a teacher in a community where many families faced financial hardship, Avery quickly realized that her role extended far beyond academics.

There were mornings when she quietly stocked her classroom with extra snacks for students who hadn’t had breakfast. Afternoons when she kept spare clothes in her car for the child who didn’t have any that fit. She became not only an educator but a steady source of comfort, safety, and care for the children who needed it most.

Those early years shaped her heart for service and her belief that every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and valued.

Later, Avery found herself behind the camera as a wedding photographer, capturing hundreds of love stories across the Southeast. Through her lens, she began to notice something that most people overlooked — the quiet chaos that unfolded when families attended weddings with little ones.

Parents and caregivers were constantly balancing — torn between wanting to celebrate and needing to care for their children. She saw mothers slipping out of receptions early to soothe babies, fathers pacing with toddlers during ceremonies, and grandparents missing special moments because childcare simply wasn’t built into the wedding day.

When destination weddings added travel into the mix, the problem deepened. Couples and guests were far from their trusted sitters, with few reliable childcare options nearby. The joy of the day was often shadowed by stress and worry for the youngest guests.

Avery knew there had to be a better way — a way to honor families, support parents, and create space for every child to belong.

That vision became The Wedding Nanny Co.

Blending her background in education with her years of wedding experience, Avery built a service that bridges both worlds — offering professional, wedding-trained childcare that allows parents to celebrate freely while their children are safely cared for nearby.

Every playroom The Wedding Nanny Co. creates is more than just toys and tents; it’s a reflection of Avery’s lifelong belief in thoughtful, compassionate care. Each space is curated to meet children where they are — developmentally, emotionally, and joyfully — so families can make memories together without worry.

Today, The Wedding Nanny Co. serves couples and planners across the Southeast with the same warmth, intentionality, and professionalism that Avery brought to her classroom and her camera. What began as a small act of care has grown into a movement — one rooted in the simple idea that when parents can celebrate freely, children can play joyfully, and everyone belongs in the moment.