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How we work

The running order

Six stages that turn an idea into a perfectly run evening, whether the date is two years away or six weeks.

01

Discovery call

Thirty minutes about you, your guests and the feeling you want. Free, by phone or at our Reseda studio.

We listen first: who is coming, what matters to your family or company, the dates you are considering and the budget you are comfortable with. You leave the call with honest advice, even if you decide not to hire us.

02

Concept & budget

A written concept, mood board and itemized budget so every decision has a frame.

Within a week you receive a written concept, a mood board and an itemized budget with realistic ranges for every category. Nothing is booked until you approve it.

03

Design & vendors

Venue, vendors and design locked in, with samples and tastings you can actually touch.

We present venues and vendors with real pricing, attend tastings and walkthroughs with you, and build a physical sample of your table at our Reseda studio.

04

Production plan

Floor plans, run-of-show and a contact sheet every vendor works from.

Floor plans, seating, a minute-by-minute run-of-show, a contact sheet and a load-in schedule. Every vendor receives the same document six weeks out.

05

Rehearsal & load-in

We rehearse the key moments and direct setup before the first guest arrives.

We rehearse ceremonies, entrances and speeches, then arrive before the first vendor to direct setup, check every detail and walk the room with you.

06

Showtime & wrap

We call the show, solve problems quietly and pack up while you say goodnight.

On the night we call every cue: music, lighting, kitchen and speeches. When it ends, we pack gifts and décor, settle vendors and send you home.

Plans you can hold

Every client receives a planning binder, digital and printed: concept, budget, floor plans, timeline and every vendor contact in one place.

A hand-drawn event floor plan with a brass ruler, fountain pen and fabric swatches on a walnut desk

Ways to work together

Three levels of service

Coordinate

You have planned it. We run it.

  • Final-month takeover of vendors and logistics
  • Floor plan, timeline and run-of-show
  • Rehearsal direction
  • Lead producer + assistant on the day

Curate

You have the vision. We shape and source it.

  • Everything in Coordinate
  • Venue and vendor shortlists with negotiation
  • Design concept, mood board and palette
  • Budget tracking and payment schedule

Produce

Hand us the keys. We build the whole evening.

  • Everything in Curate
  • Full creative direction and custom décor builds
  • Guest experience, travel and hospitality
  • Unlimited planning meetings and site visits

Curtain call

Let’s set the stage.

Tell us the date, the guest count and the feeling you want. We reply within one business day with ideas, availability and a clear next step.