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Located in Carmel Valley, California, Cedar and Stone Events is a wedding planning company that offers full planning, design and elopements. Kristen San Paolo is the proud owner of this upscale planning business. For over a decade, this professional has had the honor of organizing many unforgettable celebrations.

Services Offered

Cedar and Stone Events offers planning packages for those requiring full and partial planning. The full comprehensive collection is ideal for those who wish to have a helping hand throughout the entire process. Some services include: consultations, site tours, venue layouts, decoration rentals, and much more. On the day of your wedding, Kristen will be on site making sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$8,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$12,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$125

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1
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Reviews of Cedar and Stone Events

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Kristen from Cedar and Stone Events is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. She is described as delightful, competent, and easy to work with. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills are praised, as well as her ability to make the planning process smooth and seamless. Reviewers appreciate her helpfulness, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond for her couples. Overall, Kristen is highly recommended as a wedding planner who will ensure a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Kristen from Cedar and Stone Events is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. She is described as delightful, competent, and easy to work with. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills are praised, as well as her ability to make the planning process smooth and seamless. Reviewers appreciate her helpfulness, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond for her couples. Overall, Kristen is highly recommended as a wedding planner who will ensure a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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Meghan J. Sent on 01/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Cedar and Stone is the BEST!

Kristen was the absolute BEST! She helped us in the final crunch time of our wedding and executed our day of coordination like a BOSS. Did anything go wrong at our wedding? We couldn't tell you! Everything felt perfect and taken care of. Plus, Kristen is super personable and a joy to be around. We love that she has an inclusive site and is part of the LGBTQ+ community. If you're looking for a perfectly executed wedding or party, look no further than Cedar and Stone! - Jules & Meghan
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Melissa D. Sent on 05/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book Cedar and Stone Events as soon as possible!

We're immensely grateful to Kristen and Cedar and Stone Events for exceeding our expectations and bringing our dream wedding to life! Kristen flawlessly managed our large guest list with finesse and grace, ensuring every attendee felt welcomed.

Her flexibility and openness to design changes, along with invaluable vendor recommendations, ensured our vision was realized within our budget. Kristen's creativity transformed our venue into a breathtaking space that captured our style.

Kristen's unwavering support and advocacy for our ideas, even handling difficult conversations on our behalf, made the planning process stress-free. She demonstrated understanding and respect for our budget, finding creative solutions without compromising quality.

We wholeheartedly recommend Kristen to any couple seeking a dedicated, creative, and budget-conscious wedding planner. Thank you for making our special day truly unforgettable!

Trust us,
M & N
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Jenn P. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Looking For a Wedding Planner? Kristen is THE BEST!!

Your search for your Wedding Planner has come to an end: Kristen of Cedar and Stone is the absolute BEST!!

I'm a photographer in the Monterey Bay Area and beyond and always recommend Kristen to my couples. We've worked on both local and destination weddings and she knocks it out of the park every. single. time.

When I say she will do anything to make your day run smoothly, I mean it! I've witnessed her in action, solving problems other vendors created, coming up with creative solutions along the way, anticipating the needs of the couple before they have them...she's truly incredible!

She's not only creative and hard-working, she's also SO much fun to work with. I love any and every chance I get to work with her and am excited to work together on more wedding days this year!

If you're on the fence, let me assure you that you are in great, caring, capable, creative, supportive hands with Kristen.

BOOK HER NOW!
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Team

Kristen  San Paolo
Kristen San Paolo
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Hi, I'm Kristen!

My love for the hospitality industry started over a decade ago when I started as a server. I've done a little bit of everything from bartending, restaurant and catering management, and worked in the luxury events and weddings industry for 7 of those years…BUT that’s the boring resume stuff.

I’m a huge lover of comedy, action and sci-fi movies and really only go to the theater for the popcorn. I LOVE supporting local small businesses and am a big believer in “going with your gut". What feels right, is right.

I have an amazing wife and little boy who fill my life with love and laughter. I hope to show my son that if you want something in this life, nothing is off limits. Build the life of your dreams and dream BIG!

I show up on my Instagram stories and let you into my life, my creative processes and show you what real life is like running your own business, being a mom and trying to "balance" it all. Let's face it, the majority of my time is spent in sweats in front of my computer creating all of the behind the scenes magic that you see on your big day.

After our initial consultation, I will ALWAYS encourage you to chat with other planners. It's so important to like the person you are going to be working with.

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