Our Approach:

Our passion for beautifully designed, meticulously planned and professionally executed events ensures that your day is everything you have ever dreamed of! Be it preparing for issues before they arise, or finding creative ways to make sure your wedding reflects you, we're here to guide you through the process. As your advocate, it is our goal to be sure the day exceeds your expectations, no matter what it requires of our team.

Here at Joy de Vivre we offer a fresh perspective on event planning and design, aiming to create a fabulous event in an atmosphere that is both comfortable and fun! Your wedding day is the most memorable day of your life, a moment you've been dreaming of since childhood. Whether you've envisioned a rustic vineyard affair or an elegant oceanside fete, it is our job to see that every dream comes to fruition. Let us handle the details while you enjoy your family and friends.

About Joy:

My first experience in the wedding industry was as an assistant to a celebrity planner for a wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Marina del Ray. I worked with a team of 5 others setting up florals, linens, and other fabulous décor for what was the most beautiful wedding I had ever seen. I was instantly hooked to the romance and beauty that was weddings. When I got engaged I knew that I wanted to plan and design my own wedding and began reading Martha Stewart Weddings magazine obsessively and checking Style Me Pretty hourly. As a bride I was exposed to a totally new side of wedding planning, and vowed that when I got back from my honeymoon I would start a business to help my fellow brides plan their dream day. In 2007 I opened Joy de Vivre. Since opening, I have been lucky enough to help many sweet couples down the aisle. I feel so very fortunate to do something I love, and something that I believe truly helps couples on the most memorable day of their lives.

When I got married, I knew I wanted to have a romantic, Jane Austen style garden party. I've always loved sweet, vintage weddings full of whimsy and charm, and am a sucker for rustic, repurposed, chic decor. I adore Anthropologie and J.Crew, muted colors, lace and burlap. Details like painted wooden signs, mason jars filled with lemonade and chandeliers hanging from trees, get me every time. I'm a die-hard do-it-yourself advocate, and enjoy working with my clients on creative crafts projects that reflect their personalities.