I’ve always adored event planning. There is something so gratifying about coordinating a party and having everything come together beautifully. When guests walk out the door at the end of an event raving about the wedding, holiday party, or company picnic, I’m elated. This is the reason I’ve devoted over 15 years to helping create stunning events. I’ve done trade shows, annual conferences, anniversary parties, huge corporate events, fundraisers, and weddings…literally hundreds of weddings over the years.

A wedding is still a wedding be it 10 people celebrating at a restaurant after a courthouse union or an elaborate, multi-day, destination event for 300 guests. It’s still two people joining in matrimony, surrounded by family and friends, eating and drinking. There is almost always music, tears and laughter. There’s often a dress, flowers, and candles. There is even sometimes a doughnut machine, cigar rollers, and a grand entrance from a helicopter. These are the details I’ve relished planning, coordinating and executing.

In addition to running my own business, I’ve worked alongside other fabulous local planners including La Fleur Weddings, Amazing Days Events, Bliss Productions and Tonya Szele Events. I got my start in the hotel world at the Santa Barbara Mar Monte Hotel managing both weddings and corporate events.

When people ask me what makes On the Bride’s Side different, my answer is simple: my team provides incredible customer service to my clients and their guests. Service is deep in my soul and is something I’m passionate about.

Thank you for reading. I can’t wait to hear all about your special event.

Dina Clapinski
Founder, On the Bride’s Side