Welcome
Hi, I’m Leslie, founder of Dandelion Events, wedding planner, and a steady presence for people moving through meaningful moments of change. For nearly two decades, I’ve had the honor of working with more than 400 couples and families as they navigate one of life’s most significant transitions: choosing each other, gathering their people, and stepping into a new chapter.
I live in West Sonoma County with my husband and son, in a place that continues to feel quietly magical to me. The land, the light, the food and wine all hold a sense of beauty and ease that naturally shapes how people gather here. I bring that same grounded, spacious quality into every event I plan.
Before becoming a wedding planner, I was a personal chef and a Waldorf school gardening teacher. I have traveled, lived abroad, and followed a few adventurous paths, including a memorable trek through Papua New Guinea, but what has always drawn me back is the work of tending to people, to moments, to what is quietly trying to unfold. That sensibility lives at the heart of my work.
What I offer goes beyond timelines and logistics. I support couples and families in creating gatherings that feel true, events where nothing important gets lost in the rush of the day. I hold both the practical and the emotional pieces with care, helping you arrive fully in your celebration, connected to what matters most.
If you are planning a wedding, vow renewal, or meaningful gathering in Napa, Sonoma or the Bay Area and are looking for someone who will walk beside you with calm, clarity, and deep respect for the moment you are stepping into, I would love to hear your story.
Warmly,
Leslie
Love Notes
“ I was surprisingly not nervous at all during the whole wedding day because I knew Leslie had everything under control. Leslie is super calm, organized, cool, and collected. Because of Leslie, we got to enjoy every single moment of our wedding, and that to us is priceless.”
Catrina & Greg
“ Our wedding day was so much better than we even imagined it would be, and that's in very large part thanks to Leslie. A lot of our early wedding planning stress just came from that feeling of you-don't-know-what-you-don't-know. But Leslie put us at ease every step of the way and helped keep the day (and all the planning leading up to it) calm, relaxing, fun, and meaningful. In a situation where we often didn't even know what questions to ask, we always found peace knowing we were in her very capable hands.”
Jen & Matt
“ Leslie coordinated our wedding in San Francisco at the Fairmont this April and it was quite possibly the best decision we made. Leslie's even-tempered demeanor, attention to detail, assertiveness, and ability to think on her feet made her the absolute perfect match for us…”
Leslie & David
“Leslie was an absolute dream coordinator for our wedding at Cornerstone. I don't know what we would have done without her expertise, attention to detail, fantastic Sonoma vendor recommendations, and of course complete wedding coordination. Her calm and collected attitude relieved all my stress, and it was an absolute joy to work with her. Our wedding day went off without a hitch (at least that I'm aware of!) and I'm 100% sure that's due to Leslie. We would have been lost without her! I highly recommend her services.”
Jenny & Andrew