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Dina Defterios
EVENT PLANNER + OWNER
Our Society's Events is an event-planning business based in Montecito, CA. Owner Dina Defterios boasts over a decade of experience in the events industry. She strives to blend her rich cultural background with innovative elegance to create captivating experiences your guests will remember for years to come.
Joined by her talented team, Dina would be honored to bring your vision to life. She offers a client-centric approach to ensure your wedding vision is flawlessly brought to life. By drawing boundless inspiration from her vibrant Greek roots, she strives to design an exquisite event that allows your love story to shine.
Our Society's Events has a selection of packages for you to choose from. Each package includes assistance with budgeting, planning, and vendor coordination. On your wedding day, Dina also offers event management services so you know everything is taken care of. Dina and her team would be delighted to be a part of your milestone celebration.
Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
$2,000 starting price
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
$2,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Secure Vendors & Venue
Secure Vendors & Venue
Manage All Vendor Communication
Manage All Vendor Communication
Create Event Timeline
Create Event Timeline
Oversee Setup and Breakdown
Oversee Setup and Breakdown
Post-Wedding Brunch
$2,000 starting price
Post-Wedding Brunch
$2,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Oversee Setup and Breakdown
Oversee Setup and Breakdown
Secure Vendors & Venue
Secure Vendors & Venue
Manage All Vendor Communication
Manage All Vendor Communication
Create Event Timeline
Create Event Timeline
Partial Service - Planning
$3,000 starting price
Partial Service - Planning
$3,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Budget Assessment and Oversight
Budget Assessment and Oversight
Planning Checklist with To-Do's
Planning Checklist with To-Do's
Vendor Contract Review & Negotiation
Vendor Contract Review & Negotiation
Venue Selection and Site Visits
Venue Selection and Site Visits
Partial Service - Design
$3,500 starting price
Partial Service - Design
$3,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Mood Board, Floral, Linen & Color Palette Design
Mood Board, Floral, Linen & Color Palette Design
Creation of Installations for Cake & Displays
Creation of Installations for Cake & Displays
Sourcing of Furnishings & Decor
Sourcing of Furnishings & Decor
Curation of Invitations, Place Cards & Signage
Curation of Invitations, Place Cards & Signage
Managing Structural Tenting, Flooring & Tenting
Managing Structural Tenting, Flooring & Tenting
Floor Plan, Lighting Design & Tablescape Decor
Floor Plan, Lighting Design & Tablescape Decor
Partial Service - Execution (Day-of Coordination)
$3,500 starting price
Partial Service - Execution (Day-of Coordination)
$3,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Ensure all Personal Items are Returned
Ensure all Personal Items are Returned
Coordination with Venue Staff
Coordination with Venue Staff
Creation of Event Day Timeline for Vendors & VIP's
Creation of Event Day Timeline for Vendors & VIP's
Execution Event Day According to Timeline
Execution Event Day According to Timeline
Oversee the Breakdown of the Event
Oversee the Breakdown of the Event
Event Assistance - Onsite, Day-of the Event
Event Assistance - Onsite, Day-of the Event
Run Rehearsal Prior to Wedding Day
Run Rehearsal Prior to Wedding Day
Transportation Coordination - Guests, Bridal Party
Transportation Coordination - Guests, Bridal Party
Most popular
.Full Wedding - Planning, Design & Execution
$7,500 starting price
Full Wedding - Planning, Design & Execution
$7,500 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
On-Site Day-Of Coordination
On-Site Day-Of Coordination
Breakdown & Personal Items Return
Breakdown & Personal Items Return
Custom Design Plan
Custom Design Plan
Venue Selection & Site Visits
Venue Selection & Site Visits
Vendor Referrals & Management
Vendor Referrals & Management
Budget Assessment & Oversight
Budget Assessment & Oversight
Event Day Timeline & Rehearsal
Event Day Timeline & Rehearsal
Transportation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
3-Day Wedding Retreat in Beautiful Santa Barbara
$10,000 starting price
3-Day Wedding Retreat in Beautiful Santa Barbara
$10,000 starting price
Contact for hours
Contact for hours
Make your wedding a California vacation for guests
Make your wedding a California vacation for guests
Pilates Retreat- Private Pilates sessions to relax
Pilates Retreat- Private Pilates sessions to relax
Private Sailing Trips - Sail the coast in style
Private Sailing Trips - Sail the coast in style
Hiking Excursions-Guided hikes with stunning views
Hiking Excursions-Guided hikes with stunning views
Wine Tasting - Taste local wines at top vineyards
Wine Tasting - Taste local wines at top vineyards
Book Accomodation for Guests
Book Accomodation for Guests
300 days of sunshine = beach-weather vows!
300 days of sunshine = beach-weather vows!
A lush Spanish-style paradise on the Pacific Coast
A lush Spanish-style paradise on the Pacific Coast
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- Rehearsal Dinner Planning$2,000 starting priceRehearsal Dinner Planning$2,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursSecure Vendors & VenueSecure Vendors & VenueManage All Vendor CommunicationManage All Vendor CommunicationCreate Event TimelineCreate Event TimelineOversee Setup and BreakdownOversee Setup and Breakdown
- Post-Wedding Brunch$2,000 starting pricePost-Wedding Brunch$2,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOversee Setup and BreakdownOversee Setup and BreakdownSecure Vendors & VenueSecure Vendors & VenueManage All Vendor CommunicationManage All Vendor CommunicationCreate Event TimelineCreate Event Timeline
- Partial Service - Planning$3,000 starting pricePartial Service - Planning$3,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursBudget Assessment and OversightBudget Assessment and OversightPlanning Checklist with To-Do'sPlanning Checklist with To-Do'sVendor Contract Review & NegotiationVendor Contract Review & NegotiationVenue Selection and Site VisitsVenue Selection and Site Visits
- Partial Service - Design$3,500 starting pricePartial Service - Design$3,500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursMood Board, Floral, Linen & Color Palette DesignMood Board, Floral, Linen & Color Palette DesignCreation of Installations for Cake & DisplaysCreation of Installations for Cake & DisplaysSourcing of Furnishings & DecorSourcing of Furnishings & DecorCuration of Invitations, Place Cards & SignageCuration of Invitations, Place Cards & SignageManaging Structural Tenting, Flooring & TentingManaging Structural Tenting, Flooring & TentingFloor Plan, Lighting Design & Tablescape DecorFloor Plan, Lighting Design & Tablescape Decor
- Partial Service - Execution (Day-of Coordination)$3,500 starting pricePartial Service - Execution (Day-of Coordination)$3,500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursEnsure all Personal Items are ReturnedEnsure all Personal Items are ReturnedCoordination with Venue StaffCoordination with Venue StaffCreation of Event Day Timeline for Vendors & VIP'sCreation of Event Day Timeline for Vendors & VIP'sExecution Event Day According to TimelineExecution Event Day According to TimelineOversee the Breakdown of the EventOversee the Breakdown of the EventEvent Assistance - Onsite, Day-of the EventEvent Assistance - Onsite, Day-of the EventRun Rehearsal Prior to Wedding DayRun Rehearsal Prior to Wedding DayTransportation Coordination - Guests, Bridal PartyTransportation Coordination - Guests, Bridal Party
- Most popular.Full Wedding - Planning, Design & Execution$7,500 starting priceFull Wedding - Planning, Design & Execution$7,500 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursOn-Site Day-Of CoordinationOn-Site Day-Of CoordinationBreakdown & Personal Items ReturnBreakdown & Personal Items ReturnCustom Design PlanCustom Design PlanVenue Selection & Site VisitsVenue Selection & Site VisitsVendor Referrals & ManagementVendor Referrals & ManagementBudget Assessment & OversightBudget Assessment & OversightEvent Day Timeline & RehearsalEvent Day Timeline & RehearsalTransportation CoordinationTransportation Coordination
- 3-Day Wedding Retreat in Beautiful Santa Barbara$10,000 starting price3-Day Wedding Retreat in Beautiful Santa Barbara$10,000 starting priceContact for hoursContact for hoursMake your wedding a California vacation for guestsMake your wedding a California vacation for guestsPilates Retreat- Private Pilates sessions to relaxPilates Retreat- Private Pilates sessions to relaxPrivate Sailing Trips - Sail the coast in stylePrivate Sailing Trips - Sail the coast in styleHiking Excursions-Guided hikes with stunning viewsHiking Excursions-Guided hikes with stunning viewsWine Tasting - Taste local wines at top vineyardsWine Tasting - Taste local wines at top vineyardsBook Accomodation for GuestsBook Accomodation for Guests300 days of sunshine = beach-weather vows!300 days of sunshine = beach-weather vows!A lush Spanish-style paradise on the Pacific CoastA lush Spanish-style paradise on the Pacific Coast
- Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
- Couples usually spend $7,500
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Meet the team
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- Dina DefteriosEvent Planner + OwnerDina Defterios, the visionary behind Our Society's Events, draws boundless inspiration from her vibrant Greek roots. Growing up in a household brimming with the aromas of her mother's exquisite cooking and the greenery nurtured by her father's skilled hands, Dina developed a deep-seated passion for both hospitality and creativity. From lavish family gatherings to bustling community festivals, Dina soaked in the essence of Greek hospitality and the art of making every guest feel cherished. Guided by the Greek concept of "Philotimo," which emphasizes pride in heritage and a heartfelt dedication to serving others, Dina infuses every event she plans with warmth, authenticity, and a touch of Mediterranean panache.
- Sean CallowChief Operations DirectorSean Callow oversees all aspects of budget allocation and financial strategy at Our Society’s Events. With a background as a CPA, Sean ensures each event is meticulously managed from a financial perspective and oversees daily operations to ensure seamless execution.
- Collette RamirezMarketing ManagerAs Marketing Manager at Our Society's Events, Collette supports the wedding planning team by managing the online presence, creating compelling content for print and digital advertising, and showcasing the company’s work. With 20 years of experience in marketing, Collette brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, focusing on brand visibility and staying current with industry trends.
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1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1, Montecito, CA
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