Hello, I’m Mandi
Founder and Lead Planner
Growing up on the California central coast, I’ve always been surrounded by some of the most beautiful places on Earth. From the golden hills of the wine country, and timeless architecture of Pebble Beach, to the astonishing cliffs of Big Sur, the most phenomenal points where land meets the sea. I began my journey in the wedding industry over 12 years ago, bringing these luxury locations to couples from all over the world, creating the wedding of their dreams.
Over the past two decades, I married my best friend, Andrew, become very involved in CASA (court-appointed special advocate) helping kids through foster care, won numerous business awards, become well-known as a local industry leader, and have overcome my childhood dream of becoming a monster truck driver in exchange for crushing the event scene.
In that same season, I’ve beaten cancer, faced hardships, expanded my business to multiple states, and only came out stronger. When I’m not running the team or checking things off my hand-written to-do list, I’m riding ATVs, spending time at the happiest place on earth (aka Disneyland), or cuddling one of my fur babies – Odin my German shepherd, and Mila, a husky/sheperd mix.
I’m a kind, compassionate, resilient, easy-going entrepreneurial boss, and truly enjoy the creative side of wedding planning. I wake up every day feeling grateful that I am able to lead by love, to my couples, my vendor-friends, and everything in between. Even with its ups and downs, your life, and your story, are beautiful, and I can’t wait to create your dream day to showcase that!
Hello, I’m Emily
Lead Planner
When I’m not coaching youth sports, fundraising for local animal organizations, planning the menu for a sushi night or being a kid’s taxi (aka the snack lady), you’ll find me hanging out with my sweet little family in my small California hometown.
With my outgoing personality, open-mindedness, and super-organizational skills, I had planned on being an elementary school teacher. After attending CSUMB as a business major, and spending over a decade working with a non-profit, I also found myself planning my own wedding and hiring Mandi to coordinate my dream day. We immediately grew our friendship and after my wedding, I started assisting her with other weddings, and the rest is history.
I believe in chasing hard after a purposeful life – one that includes fulfilling work, chocolate, list-making, Gerber daisies, time with my kids Daniel and Mia, and of course – wine and chocolate.