ABOUT
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Creating exceptional events with timeless designs for couples in love.
Established in Santa Barbara, California in 2005, Event of the Season is a full service wedding planning & design company who has coordinated hundreds of weddings from Los Olivos to San Diego. We are proud to be the Preferred Planning Partner of San Ysidro Ranch, and to have been awarded “Best Of” by California Wedding Day Magazine for Santa Barbara from 2017-2023. Most recently named for Top Wedding Designer.
Specializing in relaxed-luxury weddings, Event of the Season has produced events at locations such as San Ysidro Ranch, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa, Sunstone Winery, Belmond El Encanto, Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore, numerous private estates and more.
Event of the Season is known for producing awe-inspiring and sophisticated designs. Their knowledge of the wedding industry and relationships with Southern California's top wedding vendors allows them the ability to assemble a well-suited team of professionals that truly compliments each couples personality and aesthetic.
Experts at creating moments and considering every detail, clients visions are elevated into something magazine worthy. Recognized for their organization, calm confidence and positive attitudes, they handle even the most stressful situations with ease and resilience.
In addition to producing exceptional weddings, Event of the Season creates unforgettable weekend celebrations providing clients
and their guests with an unparalleled experience that exceeds all expectations.
OUR TEAM
Photo by Norman & Blake | Beauty by Brianna Stewart
KELLY CLARK LEONARD
owner + lead planner
A Santa Monica native, Kelly established Event of the Season in 2005 after working for a short time as a floral designer. In that position she was able to offer her coordinating services and quickly found a passion for weddings. Known for her calm demeanor, warming presence and unparalleled attention to detail, Kelly's passion shines through in everything she does. When she's not planning weddings you can find Kelly enjoying time at home with her husband, two children and two adorable pugs, Bruiser and Bailey.
Photo by Norman & Blake | Beauty by Brianna Stewart