After planning many a friend’s wedding and shower just for kicks, Tori Hendrix got professional about her party passion. Three years ago, she launched Sitting in a Tree Events­ — named to reflect her philosophy that entertaining should be about happiness, not stress. Hendrix’s personal taste leans toward layers, textures, and bold colors. And since she’s [...]

Megan Shuler and Emily Read Bentley were a creative match made on Twitter. After admiring each other’s inspiring work in the virtual world, the two teamed up last January to form the Bay Area’s Enjoy Events Co. While weddings are their specialty, the duo puts their fresh, inventive, and handmade spin on everything from birthday bashes [...]

Paige Appel and Kelly Harris are the endlessly creative duo behind the Culver City, California-based Bash, Please, a full-service event production and design house. Beyond being the people to see about stunning locations and gorgeous floral arrangements, they are also ambassadors of fun — an element that’s evident in the one-of-a-kind weddings, birthday parties, and [...]