From curating décor, implementing logistics, and running the show at your event, you receive impeccable service each step of the way. We are dedicated experts at planning, designing and producing custom weddings and events that exceed your wildest expectations. Beyond approving overall design elements and collaborating on some vendor selections, your only responsibility is to trust we’ve got the rest. From visual aesthetics to guest experience, to the roll out of your event, we’ve got your back.
“Especially impressed with Marilyn’s magic on the day of the wedding, and thankful to be able to fully enjoy time with friends and family - this is possible by having the most extraordinary planner. Marilyn and her team orchestrated a masterpiece for us.”
“We are simply staggered by the phenomenal beauty and flawless execution of the wedding you orchestrated so commandingly for us. Your vision was beyond inspired, and perfectly executed.”
“Our wedding was all that we could have wished for. Gorgeous, stunning, exquisite, lavish... The magnificent transformation of the venue took our breath away.”
Approach
When it comes to setting expectations and discussing numbers, we aren’t afraid to keep it real. Our refreshing transparency reflects our loyalty to you, our client; we keep your best interests at heart, ensuring you are well-informed and partnered with the finest creative teams for your wedding or event.
Executing events at this level requires that you put your faith in us to create and design a memorable masterpiece for you and your guests. We don’t take that responsibility lightly and, in turn, act as good stewards of your budget.
Process
Our journey together is clearly laid out, we’ll collaborate on all the important design pieces, handle the heavy lifting and not bog you down with minutia. We’re good listeners and communicate clearly. Our work is transparent. Every large and small element, every detail is planned to perfection and seamlessly unfurls on your wedding day. We treat you with care and address all questions and concerns in real time.
At your event, our planner team surrounds you with support. We act as one choreographed team, moving quietly behind the scenes to ensure each moment of your wedding rolls out exactly as planned.
Original Design
Pushing past the expected, we creatively transform an empty venue space into a visually stunning experience. Our signature events are intentionally designed to be a genuine reflection of your individual style. We tell your story; your guests will be amazed at how we knew an intricate detail about you and wove it into the experience.
All wedding and event design elements are thoughtfully chosen and tailored to you, creating a unique event that exceeds your expectations. Design concepts, curated décor, floor plans, custom palettes and more are specifically commissioned for you and are never duplicated or repeated - they're one and done.
Intimate, detail-oriented design with artfully captivating décor and ambiance, told through guest experience and reflective of you. Your wedding or event is personally designed and meticulously planned with your own signature style.
Things to know
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You will spend the most time engaged with your planner, and our skill set has the largest impact on your wedding day, more so than any other vendor. It is very important to find the right fit when hiring your planner.
Our more than 15 years of deep experience in planning, designing and executing weddings and events, and mastery of logistics and production sets us apart from others.
This has come from honing our skills of executing over 700 weddings and events, and we are able to master any challenge thrown our way on the wedding day.
Beyond this certainty of experience, your planner is the one you work with intimately with for months, so trust is invaluable.
We come from a place of transparency and act as a trusted advisor with you, our client, guiding you through the process. We want you to feel fully informed and in control of your choices.
Like other couples we work with you tend to be thoughtful and care about the experience of your guests along with the quality and grounded beauty of your design elements.
Our couples frequently tell us, ‘it’s more beautiful and perfect than we could ever have imagined.’ This is our goal with each of our couples, and our intention for you.
If you are the bride and groom who want every detail to blend seamlessly, care deeply about your guests’ experience, and want a once-in-a-lifetime fun and fabulous wedding, we are the perfect fit.
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Design is about telling a story and creating an emotional reaction. We approach design organically and work with each space and element to enhance its attributes, diminish its flaws and inject your style into it.
Beyond that, we draw inspiration from you; your love story, styles, tastes and personal lives to ensure your event is a true reflection of you.
Our design style is timeless and effortlessly elegant, and highly personalized to you. We want your guests to be wowed with thoughtful and creative touches, delighted with beautiful elements that blend seamlessly, and we want you to look back on your wedding 10 years from now, 30 years from now and still be in love with it.
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Your destination will play a significant role in your overall investment. We plan worldwide, but frequently operate in California’s luxury markets; Napa Valley, Sonoma, Carmel, Santa Barbara, Central Wine Country, Malibu, and similar settings throughout the country.
Establishing and understanding your desired investment from the beginning and operating within it during the planning process is of the utmost importance. We are good stewards of your budget, and we employ a number of strategies to maximize the impact of every dollar. We transparently offer advice and suggestions.
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The hundreds of things that culminate into the overall experience! It’s about so much more than what we can see, and most importantly, how it is seamlessly blended together. The finest cuisine or band we flew in from Altanta for you to dance the night away are nothing if your guests were freezing at dinner or it took too long to get a drink at the bar.
Fabulous weddings have flawlessly executed logistics in combination with stunning designs. Understanding potential challenges and how guests will experience the event is something we excel in and plan accordingly to deliver the best experience. Perfection is in the details.
