Who are we, anyway?

  • Carmen de Almeida (she/her)

    Owner, Coordinator, Bartender

    Carmen has done it all; over the last 15 years, Carmen has been commissioned to head every aspect of party planning and execution. For weddings alone, Carmen has made invitations, baked the wedding cake, DJed, bartended, coordinated day of, officiated, attended as a bridesmaid, and even made tissue paper flowers for a wedding! She has knowledge in creating unique activities for people to do during parties, including the wedding weave (check out our new list of event activities to add to your special day!). She is not limited to weddings, however, and has provided a variety of crafting activities from holiday parties to corporate team building.

    Carmen loves seeing people have a good time, and will ensure that your event goes smoothly!

  • Kim Hickok (she/her)

    Bartender, Assistant Coordinator

    If Kim could outline her life in a spreadsheet, she would. Coordinating weddings is a dream come true for her, and she’s incredibly grateful to be able to do it in the most beautiful part of California.

  • McCall Stone (she/her)

    Assistant Coordinator

    Previously a funeral coordinator, McCall knows how to throw a party. (Seriously, though!) Her attention to detail is second to none and can be seen in her beautiful knit works and elegant lettering artwork. Look her up on Instagram: @mccalliflower_makings

  • Candace Lane (she/her)

    Lead Bartender & Event Assistant

    With seemingly limitless energy, Candace bounces from table-and-chair-hauling, to slinging drinks with remarkable ease and enthusiasm. We have Candace’s talented photography skills to thank for the beautiful images of our team seen here. Follow her on Instagram: @candacelane_photography

  • Vanessa Smith (she/they)

    Lead Bartender

    Vanessa is the bartender you wish worked at your local pub. She knows your drink before you do, and will serve it up with unmatched friendliness and professionalism.

  • Mona Miller (she/her)

    Event Assistant

    The word “no” doesn’t seem to be in Mona’s vocabulary when it comes to weddings. With experience in stage management and costume design, Mona is undeniably creative, flexible, and resourceful.

  • Monica Ibanez (she/her)

    Event Assistant

    Monica is a super hard worker! Her positive attitude is contagious and she is wonderful to have on the team!