Hello I’m Nicolette, owner of Sparkling Soirées! My passion for helping a couple create their perfect wedding day – one that reflects their personal style and exceeds their expectations – is obvious in each event I have been privileged to design, plan, and coordinate. With exquisite attention to every detail, unparalleled communication, and an abundance of positive energy, my goal is to make sure your big day is as unique and joyful as your love story.
My extensive wedding and event planning expertise, including work with Badgley Mischka during Paris Fashion Week and Lead Coordinator for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts’ Graduation Celebration, is complemented by a degree in Public Relations from Chapman University. I was a pandemic bride myself, but am since married to my wonderful husband, Jason, and am a mama to my sweet little boy, Kadyn and precious daughter, Arabella.
Owner & Executive Planner
Meet Nicolette
a peek behind the Clipboard
Hello, I’m Carly! There’s nothing more exciting to me than helping couples design a wedding day that reflects their unique personalities. I love watching their style shine through in every little detail on the big day, from the décor to the vibe.
About Carly
My favorite part of wedding planning is the design element. I love collaborating with couples to bring their vision to life—curating the perfect colors, textures, and layouts that reflect who they are as a couple. It’s an amazing feeling to see all the creative elements come together and make the day feel truly personal and special.
Say Hello to Danielle
My best piece of advice for wedding planning? Take it day by day and truly enjoy the process! This is such a special time for you and your partner to come together, blend all the things you love, and create your perfect day. It’s all about celebrating the journey, not just the destination!"
Hi there, I’m Danielle! I’ve been part of the Sparkling Soirées team since July 2022. As a COVID bride, I learned pretty quickly that wedding planning can be a bit of a rollercoaster—and mine wasn’t quite the smooth ride I’d hoped for. After my own wedding, I knew I wanted to help couples have the best planning experience possible, so I reached out to Nicolette to see if I could join her incredible team. Now, I’m here to make sure every couple I work with gets to enjoy their big day (and the planning process) to the fullest! I’ve been happily married to my husband, Dylan, for almost 4 years, and I’m so thankful for this adventure—both in marriage and in making other people’s dream weddings come true!
Introducing
Alli
One of my favorite parts of the job is hearing my couples’ vision for their big day and watching it come to life throughout the planning process. It’s such a joy to see their unique styles and personal touches reflected in every detail, and being there to witness the magic on the day of is truly an honor.
Hi, I’m Alli! I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Aaron, for four years, and together, we have two beautiful daughters— Ivy and Piper. I joined the Sparkling Soirées team in 2022, and it’s been an incredible journey ever since! I absolutely love working with such a talented and supportive team, and I feel so grateful to help make our clients' most important days unforgettable.
I began my journey with Sparkling Soirées as an intern in 2019, and I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside the company. I met Nicolette in a theater makeup class at Chapman University and the rest was history. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to help couples turn their wedding dreams into reality and guide them through every step of the planning process.
05. where we're at currently
04. traveling the world for weddings
03. The pandemic flipped the wedding world upside down
02. Expanding our team
01. where it all began
After working for two wedding planning companies and realizing this really was her dream career, Nicolette decided to launch her own wedding and event planning company, and Sparkling Soirées was born!
it all began with passion & A Dream
2017
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world or weddings
03. The pandemic turned the wedding world upside down
02. expanding our team
01. where it all began
Carly joined the Sparkling Soirées team and the rest is history! Together, Nicolette and Carly expanded their clientele and rapidly grew in the planning industry
Expanding our Team
2019
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world for weddings
03. The pandemic turned the wedding world upside down
02. Expanding our team
01. where it all began
When the pandemic hit, weddings and events came to an abrupt hault. 2020 and 2021 couples were forced to postpone and cancel their weddings and "microweddings" were formed. We adapted to the changing world around us and found out how to continue celebrating love in a safe way.
The Pandemic turned the wedding industry upside down
2020
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world for weddings
03. the pandemic turned the wedding world upside down
02. expanding our team
01. where it all began
We set off for a wedding in Mexico, two weddings in New York, and all throughout California! Exploring the world, one wedding at a time.
traveling The World for weddings
2022
05. where we're at now
04. traveling the world for weddings
03. the pandemic turned the wedding world upside down
02. expanding our team
01. where it all began
Today we have a team of five planners and are constantly expanding. Nicolette planned a magical wedding at The Plaza {her dream venue to work at} and we have incredible weddings on the books to come! Excited for where the future leads us!
where we're at now versus then
2023
Here is the sign you have been looking for. Stop dreaming and start planning!
005. my wonderful clients
004. Ice Cream, Wedding Cake & All Sweet Treats
003. Traveling the world
002. Everything Paris
001. My sweet babies & hubby
a few of Nicolette's favorite things
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"We had the most incredible wedding thanks to Nicolette and the Sparkling Soirees team. Our wedding went flawlessly and still to this day people have told me it was the best wedding they have ever been to and I strongly believe it’s because we chose them to guide us through each step. They made sure everything went smoothly from the beginning to the end. I am so in awe of them and you will be so overjoyed if you work with them. "
Love from our past clients
Alexa T.
Photography by Nicole Ivanov
