One of the greatest gifts of working in the wedding industry on California’s Central Coast is the people.

Behind every beautiful celebration is a team of hardworking creatives who genuinely want one another to succeed. Planners who thoughtfully connect couples with the perfect vendor team. Photographers and videographers who preserve memories for generations. Florists, stationery, and signage designers who transform spaces into meaningful experiences. Caterers and dessert artists who create moments guests gather around and remember long after the last dance. Venues that welcome us like family and provide the backdrop where every love story unfolds. DJs, rental companies, beauty teams, content creators, and countless others, all working toward the same goal: creating an unforgettable celebration.

I’ve never believed weddings are created by one vendor. They’re built through collaboration, trust, and a community of people who show up for one another. The best celebrations happen when talented people share ideas, champion each other’s work, and genuinely celebrate one another’s success.

The Central Coast may be known for its breathtaking landscapes, but it’s the people behind the celebrations who make this place truly special. I’m incredibly grateful to call this community home.

Congratulations to all of this year’s California Wedding Day winners and finalists, and a special congratulations to the San Luis Obispo winners. It’s an honor to celebrate alongside such an extraordinary community of creatives.

POV: Your name gets called… and the room erupts.

Being recognized as California Wedding Day’s Best Invitation Designer for the fifth consecutive year is a moment I’ll never take for granted. I’m still just as humbled, grateful, and inspired to keep creating meaningful wedding experiences for my couples.

This year, I’m embracing my designer era. Dreaming bigger, creating bolder, trusting my instincts, and no longer afraid to take up space.

Thank you to every couple who trusted me with their story, every planner and vendor partner who continues to recommend my work, and every friend and family member who has cheered me on along the way. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.

Here’s to what’s next.

Five consecutive years as California Wedding Day’s Best Invitation Designer and three consecutive years recognized as a finalist for Best Signage Designer in San Luis Obispo.

What humbles me most isn’t the recognition.

It’s knowing that, year after year for more than a decade, couples have trusted me to help tell one of the most meaningful stories they’ll ever celebrate.

When people ask what I do, it’s easy to say I design wedding invitations and signage.

But that’s never been the whole story.

Design is how I care for people.

These recognitions aren’t about paper, ink, envelopes, postage or signs.

They’re about trust and thoughtful conversations.
Late nights perfecting the smallest details.
Showing up.
Finding creative solutions.
And caring about someone’s wedding and events as if it were my own.

Great design has never been about making something pretty.

It’s communication.
It’s hospitality.
It’s storytelling.
It’s attention to detail.

Thank you to every couple who trusted me with your story, every planner and creative partner who welcomed me onto your team, and everyone who has voted, referred my business, or cheered me on along the way.

This big dream continues because of all of you, and I couldn’t be more grateful. 💕

Find Your Peak.

This custom seating display transformed a functional guest experience into a storytelling moment.

Inspired by the iconic Three Sisters and the Cascade Mountain landscape surrounding Pole Creek Ranch, the mountain motif carried throughout the celebration, from die-cut save-the-dates and letterpress invitations to this sculptural seating installation.

A perfect example of how thoughtful design can do more than direct guests. It can reinforce a story, reflect a place, and become part of the experience itself.

Featured in Oregon Wedding Day.

Planning a 2027 spring or summer wedding? Now booking custom stationery and signage experiences.
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Feature: @Oregonweddingday
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_
Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography
DJ: @djmandymac
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar: @luckystarmobilebar
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupmarisolv
Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture
Event Management: @rachell_rae_designs
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#oregonwedding #weddinginvite #sistersoregon #wedding #weddingsignage

Molly trusted me from hundreds of miles away to design a wedding experience inspired by the mountain landscape surrounding Sisters, Oregon, and their celebration at Pole Creek Ranch. Hearing that the process felt seamless and that every detail helped bring their vision to life means the world to me. From custom die-cut save-the-dates to a coordinating seating chart and day-of details, every piece was thoughtfully designed to tell their story.

And seeing their celebration later featured in Oregon Wedding Day was an incredible bonus.
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Feature: @Oregonweddingday
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_
Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography
DJ: @djmandymac
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar: @luckystarmobilebar
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupmarisolv
Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture
Event Management: @rachell_rae_designs
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#wedding #weddinginvitation #oregonwedding #weddingstationer #customweddinginvitations

The Newburn Tavern is open.

Featuring two VIPs: Yeti and Copper.

For E + M’s wedding weekend, their signature cocktails were named after their beloved dogs, proving once again that the best wedding details are the personal ones.
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Feature: @Oregonweddingday
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_
Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography
DJ: @djmandymac
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar: @luckystarmobilebar
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupmarisolv
Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture
Event Management: @rachell_rae_designs
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#weddinginvite #weddingsign #barsignage #oregonwedding #californiawedding