About Joyfully Joined Events

Mission

Joyfully Joined Events Mission is to ensure you are completely prepared to enter your special day confident that everything will be executed exactly how you envisioned and then, exceed your expectations.

About Mary

When I was 9 years old, I attended my very first funeral. Obviously it was a sad time, but I was able to see so much more than just the tears.

The gathering that took place mesmerized me. It started with having the very most important people in my life together in one location expressing raw emotion. I was in awe of the Funeral Director who calmly and peacefully orchestrated the services. From the visitation the day prior; to the day of the funeral, she was there to answer questions, organize the chaos and make certain all of the grieving were attended to.

I was drawn to the colors and aromas of the flower arrangements and my heartstrings were pulled while listening to the sweet melodies of the music.I was able to find a beauty and sense of peace in an emotional time.  

Although I can’t say at that moment that  I wanted to be an event planner, I do feel like this played a huge role in the path was set for me to become the planner I am today.

  I transplanted myself across the country from Massachusetts to California in 2000 . Since that time, I have worked various positions in the wedding and event industry on the Central Coast. I have an extensive background in venue management having worked at several prestigious properties in our area. I also offer catering consultation and coordination services to a multitude of business in San Luis Obispo County.

Joyfully Joined Events was established in 2012

 When I’m not planning an event, you will find me on the sideline watching my son’s soccer games, relaxing on the beach or attempting to surf, fully immersed in a good book, traveling on a cruise or planning a vacation with my loving husband.

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Trust in Joyfully Joined to execute your well planned event.

We will take care of all the logistics, so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Let me help you

Are You:

• A business professional who already has too much on their plate and doesn’t have time to plan a company party?

• A newly engaged couple who would like to enjoy the planning process with the least amount of stress as possible?

• A grieving family member who needs to plan a memorial or celebration of life for a loved one?

• Someone planning any type of meeting, get together, party or celebration and needs someone to release the load?

 We look forward to helping you become Joyfully Joined!

Ready, Set, Let’s Plan!

COORDINATION

Starts at $4,750

Some call it “day of”, “month of”, or event management- however you wish to say it-this service is for the couple that already has a vision for their special day, can plan the details on their own, directly work with their vendors and requires minimal assistance leading up to the event. You are in charge of the planning and we will be there to take over toward the end of the process. At this time, you will release all the details and we will review to ensure that you have all of your “I’s dotted and “T’s crossed!” so that we can properly execute your special day exactly as you had planned . Services begin 60 days from your event date and can not be booked outside of 9 months from your event date .Please inquire for more information.

* May not not be available for all events, please inquire.

Includes:

-Access to our online software program to assist you throughout the planning process

-Monthly check in to ensure you are staying up to date with all planning duties

- Consultation and venue site visit

- Vendor referrals upon request

- Ceremony rehearsal orchestration

- Oversee all vendors & proper set up of ceremony and reception areas

-Set up and breakdown of personal items/decor (escort cards, photos, cake cutting utensils, photos, etc…)

- Ensure a comfortable flow throughout the event as dictated on the timeline

-Access to our professionally created emergency kit

- Communicate with the vendors to ensure accurate contracted services are provided

- Graciously guide & prompt you throughout the day of upcoming activities such as toasts, specialty dances, cake cutting, etc… will be taking place

-Distribute final payments, thank you cards and gratuities to your vendors

-Pack up your decor/ personal items at the end of the event and have ready for the appointed person to remove from the property

-Up to 10 hours of management and coordination services on the event day

Additional SERVICES

CONSULTATION

$100 Per Hour

These services are for the client who will be doing all of the planning themselves but needs someone to point them in the right direction and lean on when questions arise.

EVENT ASSISTANCE

5 Hour Minimum, Services Starts at $175 per hour

These services are for the client who needs an extra set of hands and a professional mindset on the day of their event. This service is primarily for the those who may need help with setting up decor, personal items, packing/ unpacking items, setting up chairs/tables, running last minute errands, among other areas in which help is required. This is geared more toward the event staff service/ concierge/ manual labor type of service and not coordination/planning services. May not be booked outside of 90 days from your event.