meet the team
LISA IS A BAY AREA NATIVE AND A LIFELONG STUDIO GHIBLI FAN
LISA TSUBOUCHI
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Hello! My name is Lisa, and I’m the cat-obsessed linguaphile designing meaningful experiences that center around community and connection.
My professional background in education and hospitality, paired with my personal background in mental health awareness, coaching and self-care, have brought me to this point in my career as a leader. I’ve built a team because I believe so strongly in the importance of community and supporting one another. None of us are meant to do this alone.
I have always loved connecting people - whether through industry gatherings, client hangs or affinity spaces for mixed kids, connection is my superpower. I want our couples to feel guided, supported and empowered through the planning process. I want them to feel seen, understood and that they belong. Because they do.
When I’m not working (also usually while I am), you can find me listening to some “Autumn Jazz” playlist, sipping coffee (black!), trying to decide what book to read next, and gazing out the window pondering life and death and everything in between.
PS - Ask me about my cat :)
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MAGGIE CHEN
SENIOR LEAD PLANNER + TEAM MANAGER
A San Francisco native with a fine arts background, Maggie has been planning weddings and events for eight years and counting. Prior to finding her passion in planning events, she was a professional sign artist. Her first taste of the event industry was through creating custom signage and décor for weddings. She has intensive experience planning and coordinating weddings throughout Northern California. She gracefully handles all aspects of event planning from the logistical side of timelines and layouts and run of show, to the design and production side of bringing her client’s visions and dreams to life.
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FRANCES GOUGHNOUR
LEAD PLANNER + CLIENT EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST
Having grown up in the Wine Country region of California, Frances was always entranced by the scenic beauty and cultural offerings the region possessed. Leaving the area for college and returning has helped her to appreciate these privileges of living and working in Northern California more than ever! She loves helping clients and acquaintances experience more of what this region has to offer through hosting events and curating unforgettable experiences. In her free time, Frances enjoys reading, walking, and traveling.
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JENNIE INOUYE
OPERATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER + LEAD COORDINATOR
Jennie grew up in a small California mountain town, where time spent outdoors taught her to embrace the unexpected. She has called the Bay Area home for over 20 years, including 13 as a project manager in TV production and live events, where she developed a passion for thoughtful, detail-driven planning and bringing people together. She brings that same adventurous, make-it-happen energy into weddings and events, keeping everything running smoothly so clients can stay present and enjoy the moment. Outside of work, she’s usually exploring Bay Area trails or relaxing with a good book.
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ALLISON NGO
LEAD PLANNER
Allison was born and raised in the Bay Area. After living in Pittsburgh and DC for college, she couldn't help but find her way back to the Bay. As a Lead Planner, she brings along design and organization skills from her previous life as a customer researcher and product manager. She loves getting to know each couple and designing weddings that speak to the heart of their story. Outside of weddings, you can find her out on hiking trails, throwing pottery, and hanging out with her two cats.
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EVYENÍA TREMBOIS
LEAD PLANNER
Evyenía brings together a background spanning matchmaking, event production, marketing, and entertainment to create celebrations that are thoughtful, highly personal, and designed to bring people together. With an experiential approach to planning, Evyenía loves creating immersive moments that surprise and delight guests and give them something to talk about long after the celebration is over. She brings a creative, people-first perspective to the planning process while making sure the behind-the-scenes details come together seamlessly. When she’s not planning an event, you’ll probably find her seeking out great food, writing songs, volunteering at an animal shelter, or enjoying a long walk and talk with an iced latte (or matcha) in hand.
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APRIL MAY
LEAD COORDINATOR + FLORAL ASSOCIATE
April grew up in the Bay Area and has built a career around bringing people together. Her background spans local news, HR & recruiting, corporate event planning and floral design — giving her a unique mix of creativity, calm under pressure, and an eye for detail. She loves that weddings bring all of those worlds together, and is thrilled to help couples bring their dream day to life. Outside of weddings and florals, you can find her exploring San Francisco with her husband and daughter.
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NATASHA SITUMEANG
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Natasha grew up in Southern California and has called the Bay Area home for over a decade. During her time in the Bay Area, Natasha has developed a community in the hospitality industry by connecting with people and sharing experiences. She is excited to showcase the business, the work that comes with each event, and sharing our clients’ special day through social media. On the weekends, you’ll find Natasha either with friends at Golden Gate Park, at a wine bar, or snowboarding in the mountains.
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ARIELLE TAN
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Arielle was raised in the Pacific Northwest, but has called San Francisco home for over 12 years. With over 12 years in the hospitality industry, Arielle prides herself on finding creative solutions and bringing people together through food. When she's not working, you're most likely to find Arielle petting someone's dog, drinking coffee, or wandering a bookstore.
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MIA HENDERSON-BONILLA
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Mia is a born-and-raised Bay Area girl. Her professional background started as a higher education financial aid advisor and was rerouted in 2021 to align more with her life’s passion: birth work and support. She also loves having the opportunity to create and fulfill the vision that couples have for their wedding day. When she’s not working events, she is serving the East Bay Area as a birth and postpartum doula.
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AUSTIN CHANG
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Austin is a proud Bay Area native and currently works in higher education student affairs. His background in live event operations, planning, and execution includes supporting large-scale events with over 60,000 attendees to intimate and personalized gatherings for family and friends. He enjoys providing a stress-free process for couples, recognizes the precision needed to put on memorable events, and is excited to help others put on their big day!
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JANETTE KIM
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Janette was born and raised in the Bay Area and also spent some of her formative years in Hawai’i and Washington. She was first introduced to the world of wedding planning after planning her cousin's intimate wedding in 2020. She loves to bring a couple’s unique vision to life with her attention to detail and aesthetic eye. Outside of weddings, she works as a piano teacher and enjoys creating music, attending live concerts, traveling, and making iced matcha lattes.
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SYDNEY WONG
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Born and raised in the East Bay, Sydney has a background in graphic design. Her passion for event planning grew out of her involvement in all kinds of family celebrations, from creating décor for café-inspired birthday parties to designing signage for engagement parties and weddings. Her background in design allows her to approach events with both creativity and attention to detail, helping transform ideas into memorable experiences.
