With an academic background in Sociology and Women's + Gender Studies, combined with 15+ years' in the Wedding and Event Planning Industry, Stephanie Marie understands that excellent event planning goes beyond aesthetics: it's not just about how it looks (we'll still make it stunning), but also about how it feels (+ is enjoyed): celebrating the relationships, each individual, their connections + love!
Stephanie ensures that each couple (and individual within) feels heard, seen and truly understood throughout planning, to create a journey that is collaborative, authentic, and bespoke.
We aren't concerned with building the Stephanie Marie & Co. portfolio, or creating a certain "look", we are focused on making it *your day* to remember + cherish forever.
So, please:
Bend the norms, break the traditions that don't fit -creating your own- to truly make it yours: using alpacas [or, insert: your favorite animal] as your bartenders, doing your grand entrance on the motorcycle that escorted you on your first date, having a fusion ceremony that blends your cultures seamlessly, joining your band onstage to sing a song or two while the love of your life hops in to play the drums - just do it (we're here for it)!
Any decent event professional can stay organized, guide you, and create a beautiful day (and you will experience the same with us); the truly talented pros make it an enjoyable adventure along the way: it isn't coincidence that Stephanie maintains lasting close friendships with the wedding couples and families that she serves; or, that she's known amongst fellow vendors as "the friendly planner".
Finally, we aren't afraid of a little hard work 💪. We're happy to do the heavy lifting. We're there for you from the start, with no limitations on the amount of correspondence once we begin working together (because why would we limit our valuable time together?). We're the first vendor on-site on day of your wedding, and the last vendor to leave, every time.
Picture:
California vibes with Nevada grit, smiles beaming and sweat gleaming - all the while you feel like you must be dreaming.