My mission is clear – to elevate your vision into reality, celebrating your love story through intentionally designed, thoughtfully planned, and beautifully captured events. As someone who spends her time off playing in the mountains, I am relentlessly high-energy, inspired by the beauty of nature. Life for me is a series of enthusiastic pursuits, and just as in my personal adventures, I thrive on the dynamic energy of event days, confident in my ability to navigate any challenge that arises. I firmly believe that life's richness lies in the unwavering pursuit of small, meaningful moments, a philosophy mirrored in my creative process - it is the intricate details and intangible experiences, woven together, that leave guests with something to remember.
i'm melanie.
hey friend!
Creating something beautiful and delicious to enjoy with friends -
what could be better?
Dinner parties & Picnics
A fancy glass for a fancy drink? Yes.
Champagne tower? Absolutely.
champagne coupes
Nothing gets me out of bed or up a mountain faster than color in the sky. My camera roll is full of these shots.
Sunrise & sunset
A whole section of my brain is devoted to remembering lyrics. You might catch me singing in the car at a stop sign.
SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS
Capturing memories and telling a visual story. I have fallen in love with the magic of creating images through the lens.
Photography
I know everyone thinks their dog is the best... but Izzy is truly the sweetest, most devoted, and gorgeous girl.
My perfect pup
six
solid foundation for innovative design that is logistically sound. When I moved to Lake Tahoe, enamored by the beautiful rugged landscape I now call home, I became an event planner at a stunning resort nestled in the mountains.
appreciate & amplify the beauty in life
Ten years ago, I spent my college weekends winding through vineyards on the Central Coast of California, excited to explore venues and prep appetizers, reveling in moments of true hospitality with my catering team. A few years later, I landed a position with a bespoke planner, specializing in luxury weddings and corporate event management which expanded my horizons and gave me a
I believe life should be celebrated as frequently as possible.
Gratitude fills my heart at every opportunity to be immersed in what I love. Navigating couples through the planning process with confidence and ease is not just a skill but a genuine pleasure, ensuring they delight in each step of the journey.
Venturing into my own business has been a wonderful journey, fueled by a passion for bringing people together, working intimately with couples and vendors. Along the way, I discovered another lens through which to view the beauty of weddings—I picked up a camera and learned to document love stories, turning the intangible, fleeting moments of a day into timeless, cherished memories.
my story
My Timeline
where I've been
2023
Dove back into weddings and remembered how much I love working with couples and vendors. Started second shooting events and decided it was time to launch my own business!
2022
After talking endlessly about elopement photography, I was gifted a camera, which I learned to use slowly, then all at once.
2021
All those hiking days led me to Lake Tahoe where I took a job planning corporate events at a beautiful mountain resort.
2020
Came home to Northern California and spent my days off hiking, baking, chasing adventure, and enjoying friends & family.
2018
Moved to Australia for the year! Travelled all over the East Coast and got Scuba certified on the Great Barrier Reef!
2017
Landed an assistant role for a luxury event planner, which opened my world to large-scale production. Graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
2014
Fell in love with weddings working in catering. I was the go-to charcuterie girl, and content curator. I used to post event days on SnapChat (pre InstaStory)
2013
Studied Landscape Architecture before stumbling into the joy of event design. I do love a plan view so drone photography has my heart!
Create a recipe book from my home in the woods
Backpack the John Muir trail ending on Half Dome
Take my parents on vacation somewhere incredible
On My Bucket List...
