Cedar and Stone Events

We loved working with Kristen - she made the planning leading up to the event and the day itself so smooth and seamless! We feel so lucky to have had someone as competent and easy to work with as Kristen on our big day! She made us feel super prepared with our check-in calls leading up to the wedding, and even accommodated last-minute changes to the seating chart on the day-of! We can't recommend her and her team highly enough!

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!

As a Wedding Photographer I loved working with Kristen and her team at Cedar and Stone Events! They curate stunning settings, turning visions into reality! Their creative and relaxed approach alleviates the stresses that often accompany wedding days and large events. Collaborating with exceptional vendors, they craft remarkable experiences making each event a joy to photograph. If you're planning an event in the Carmel/Monterey area, I highly recommend checking out Cedar and Stone Events!

If you seek a Wedding Planner, Cedar and Stone should be your first choice! Our wedding was 12/10/2022 at the Carmel Mission Basilica before family and friends and most importantly, before God. Each of the groups involved in our wedding were above and beyond more than we could have expected, Cedar and Stone wedding planning was not only “Above and Beyond”, but so much more than we had any right to expect. Our initial meeting was simple and very conversational…feeling out who we both are and what we both wanted. Obviously, both of us (the wedding couple) wanted something simple for us but beautiful and romantic for the wedding. Kristen San Paolo and her awesome crewmate Iliana delivered without hesitation or issue. We know that there are wedding planners in abundance but Kristen stood out in our interview process and the actual wedding! She was amazing and our wedding went off with zero problems or issues despite torrential rain as if from the bible, she was able to pivot and keep our wedding on track. She helped us in every aspect of our wedding from taking us to her favorite party supply spot to choose plates, flatware, glasses and linen to florist suggestions, to…well...EVERYTHING! Her website Aisle Planner was such a killer app tool that wove all of this together so seamlessly that even our reception site, Fairview Laguna Seca, was in awe and wanted to use it going forward. Far too many conversations and moments of laughter to count, and a friendship for the duration and beyond. Kristen and Cedar and Stone were spot on for each and every issue, every moment and every bit of happiness, all to the point that we could not have EVER envisioned another person with us on this day. We have been told often by family and friends that the work of Kristen's Cedar and Stone and her crew and the hard work they did is what made it so. We are forever grateful!

Kristen and her wonderful team made our wedding planning process as easy and fun as possible. From the beginning they made us feel comfortable with getting to know our vision over zoom planning sessions and providing us with easy to use online resources, like Aisle Planner. Kristen went above and beyond to make multiple vision boards, timelines, checklists, and propose wonderful ideas based on her professional opinion. Over the course of a year, we checked in every month to go over where we were on the checklists. I REALLY appreciated this because when I got stressed and overwhelmed with tasks, Kristen did everything in her power to help. She also gives a great pep talk and makes sure you are feeling calm, comfortable, and most of all excited for your big day. My husbands favorite thing that the Cedar and Stone Events team provided for us was the vendor coordination. Kristen was present for every meeting, phone call, and CC'd in all emails. She promptly took care of vendor tasks and was there to help with things we had less experience with as well as keeping invoices and payment schedules in our aisle planner. Kristen traveled with us to Sutter Creek for a final venue walk-through and helped us pick out tablescapes in person as well. On the wedding day, the Cedar and Stone team was there from set up in the very beginning to packing up at the very end. Knowing they were there to help set up certain things and oversee the vendor set up gave me peace of mind and I did not have to step out of my dressing room one time. They coordinated it all! We had bins of decorations that we knew where we wanted, but did not know how to set it up. We gave Kristen and her team a challenge and they crushed it! They made our wedding look five star and we wouldn't have been able to it without them. We had a small vendor issue that occured during the reception and Kristen did a wonderful job at sqashing the issue on the day without us worrying about anything and even took charge of fixing the problem after the wedding day. Overall the Cedar and Stone team is the one you need for your big day. They are smart, funny, and kind people who will become your friends throughout your planning process and share a dance with you on the dance floor. They are so professional, knowledgeable, and great at what they do. We cannot thank you guys enough!!! -The Johnson Mendez's

We have worked with many coordinators in the industry over the years, and Kristen is definitely top notch! Friendly, professional, approachable and genuinely kind, Kristen is the type of coordinator you should choose if you're looking for some who truly cares about you and your event. Kristen gives her all in every detail of each event, and always advocates for her clients to make sure their event runs smoothly. She is a dream to work with as a wedding vendor and makes our job easy. Highly recommend!

Kristen is simply THE BEST. She made the entire wedding planning process from start to finish seamless. I had a lot of nerves and anxiety leading up to the wedding and she made sure to focus on specific tasks at each of our check ins which really helped. She does BOTH planning and design!! She has endless ideas to elevate your day and how to bring personal elements into the focus throughout all areas of the wedding. Come day of, she knew exactly how I wanted things laid out and really took my theme to the next level; she even brought her own items to help fill in decor. Her day of coordination team is A+++. Things went flawlessly and Sean and I were able to just focus on celebrating our love with our closest friends and family. If you want someone that you can rely on and help make your wedding dreams come true, book Cedar and Stone!! - Nina and Sean Murphy

As a venue owner I can't recommend Kristen and her team enough. When our clients book with Cedar and Stone I know that we can expect a smooth, stress-free event. Kristen goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are taken care of and executes their wedding vision to perfection.

Kristen is amazing. Super flexible and incredibly knowledgeable about all things wedding. We met every two weeks (3months out), and go over any pending task. She is so reliable! Kristen and her staff handled communications w/other vendors, provided tons of beautiful design ideas and tips on rental, floor plans and flow of the events from ceremony to reception. I feel so lucky that we were able to book wedding planning with Cedar and Stone. On the wedding day, we were able to get ready and enjoy the day with minimal stress. Two hour prior to the ceremony she and Trinity put up all the decorations, signs and table setting perfectly and everything was good to go!! Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went smoothly. She and her staff kept an eye out on what’s going on and took care any issues. If you are looking for a planner, I highly recommend booking with Kristen :)

As a photographer, I work with a lot of event planners and coordinators, and Kristen from Cedar and Stone Events was FANTASTIC to work with. She kept the wedding on time, had an amazing fun attitude, and overall the best person to have around on a wedding day!! Looking forward to working together again!

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

Kristen with Cedar and Stone Events was amazing! Couldn’t of done it without her. Kristen was available to answer all my questions and helped through the whole planning process. Our wedding day went smoothly and my husband and I were able to enjoy the day! We will always remember our special day, thank you for being an important part of making it so special for us! Thank you Kristen for all your help :)

Kristen made wedding planning FUNNN and I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. She immediately understood my vision and brought it to life. I admire her creativity and her eye for design. She is very detail oriented, organized, and knowledgeable but most importantly- she put us at ease. I like her professional but easy going communication style and she was always available to answer questions. When I would get nervous about the big day, I thought to myself - Kristen will be there, everything will go perfectly! and it did! I had so much at my wedding and I will sincerely miss working together. She is real and authentic and a true joy. Highly recommend!

Kristen made wedding planning a breeze. She worked around our schedule and kept us on time with planning every detail of our wedding. From rentals to catering to little details in decoration, she helped us do it all. It literally felt like we were talking to a long time friend throughout this entire process. She was calm, she was always reassuring, she knew how to get things done, smoothly, and on time. All this was true on the day of our wedding as well. It was almost as if she saw the images in our head and displayed it in the garden. That’s how great she is. We highly recommend Kristen to everyone and we have already referenced her to friends and family that are planning a wedding as well.

If you want confidence, visionary execution, expert care, and personalized guidance from a wedding planner extraordinaire, look no further! Kristen San Paolo, Iliana Montejano, and the entire Cedar and Stone Events Team went above and beyond in collaborating with me and my wife to create a wedding of intentionality and authenticity. Kristen checked in with us every step of the way, leading up to the wedding through to our final songs on the dance floor and grand exit. Kristen and her team transformed our non-traditional venue space into the vision of our dreams, optimal for celebrating intimately with all our loved ones. We not only landed an extraordinary planner in choosing to work with Cedar and Stone, but also a true friend in Kristen.

Kristen is phenomenal! Her passion for her work really shines through in both her professionalism and creativity. Due to the pandemic and to stay within budget, we decided we'd get "officially" married at the courthouse, followed by an intimate backyard reception with a very small guest list. Despite these constraints, we of course still wanted to create a special, elegant atmosphere for our big day. Kristen was recommended to us by a friend and I am SO glad we followed their suggestion! We had a basic vision but she went above and beyond to turn our vague ideas into an actual plan that was exactly what we had envisioned. She had great suggestions for all the things we were undecided on, but at the same time was always respectful of our vision and we never felt pushed into anything. The end result was simply magical! She has a true talent for transforming an ordinary space into a beautiful venue that looked every bit as amazing as the big pricey venues (if not even more so!). As an added bonus, Kristen is SUCH a joy to be around! Her demeanor is so approachable and relaxed and she's got a great sense of humor! Between that and her impeccable attention to detail, we knew we were in great hands. You know you've found a gem of a planner when they can eliminate so much wedding stress, follow through to perfection, and also keep you laughing! Trust me, for an intimate event, you will not regret using Cedar and Stone to make it everything you want it to be. Thank you Kristen!!!

Kristen is the best! She is detail-oriented, responsive, professional, caring, and has a great sense of humor! She has an eye for design and is super creative. Our reception venue was not traditional, and she made our dream come to life, and it could not have gone more smoothly or been more beautiful. Couldn't recommend her more!