Mountain View Fundraising Gala

mvgala-wines

The Mountain View Educational Foundation’s Gala and Auction raises money to support the city’s public elementary and middle schools. I provided event coordination, working in concert with the executive director and an active volunteer committee, focusing on creating a fun, elegant event that was also budget-conscious. By developing a theme that allowed us to use old maps, we created a…

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Albany Family Celebration

Bar Mitzvah

Sometimes, even a modest family gathering can benefit from outsourcing.  Leyna had her hands full of preparations for her son’s actual bar mitzvah & celebration, but wanted to host her visiting relatives at home the night before. I handled the party set up and decor, arranged for purchase and delivery of the food & drinks, hired an assistant to help…

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Kensington Wedding

Kensington Wedding

Dale & Claudia had lived together for 17 years when they decided to get married. They wanted a low-key event to celebrate with a few friends…160 of them! But with two demanding careers, they found themselves needing a lot of help. Over the course of six weeks, I helped them create a large event that felt personal & intimate. I…

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