About Tonya Szele Events
Tonya Szele
I’ve always been drawn to the coast. I grew up on Nantucket, a hardworking little island off the coast of cape cod, Massachusetts, and took a leap of faith when I moved across the country to Santa Barbara, California, for school. To say I fell in love with this place is an understatement. It’s here that I found my true calling as an event planner while working in restaurants and as a catering manager. I went on to work as director of events at a large winery, where I managed hundreds of events including weddings, corporate events, wine festivals and concerts. Eventually, I decided to start my own event planning company in 2008.
I help couples prepare for and honor life’s biggest celebrations. As a full-service event and wedding planner, I’m committed to creating a seamless experience for you and your guests. I view each event as a puzzle; each piece, from the vendors to the logistics to the flower placement, must fit together to create a larger picture that’s both creative and meaningful. With 20 years of experience in the industry, my team and I know how to balance obsessive attention to detail with a peaceful, calm, and fun wedding planning process. The results? Unforgettable weddings and happy couples.
Services by planning level
Full-service planning | Destination wedding | Event design | |
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Description | Your wedding should feel as unique as your love story. Equally parts custom design and coordination, this experience offers a personalized, thorough planning process from day one. We specialize in creating entire wedding weekend experiences for your guests, not just one day! | ||
Planning begins | 12 Months out | ||
Event Styling & Design | |||
Budget Planning | |||
Venue Recommendations | |||
Vendor Selection | |||
Vendor Management | |||
Contract Review | |||
Rentals & Linens | |||
Invites & Stationery | |||
Wedding Website | |||
Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
Accommodation Coordination | |||
Venue Visits | |||
Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
Onsite Event Management | |||
RSVP Tracking | |||
Transportation Coordination | |||
Timeline Creation & Management | |||
Pricing | Starts at $15,000* | Starts at $20,000 | Starts at $15,000 |
Services
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