Hello. I am the owner and senior event planner at La Ruche. I am not part of chain or franchise, and I work primarily in the Southwestern USA. I am an Arizona native who started working in the industry in June of 2000 under my flagship planning firm, Arizona Event Connection, in which I began planning corporate events. At that time my clients were primarily night clubs and small businesses.

I choose to maintain a fairly private personal life, but what I cannot hide is this fact: by hiring me you get to work with someone who is not just great at what they do, but also enjoys their work.

Since 2000 I have had the opportunity to work with a vast variety of industries and clients. From car dealership openings to surprise anniversary parties I am intent on event success and do plan accordingly. My professional associations include other business owners who are also artistic and absolute in their approach.

(Be sure to read my latest client and vendor referrals.)

I am not snooty. I am an eclectic fanatic of bargain-hunting. I do not carry creative boundaries into events, and I am truly enchanted with the idea of making you radiantly content with the nonpareil results of your event. I do not require that you use any particular vendors because I think that limiting your options is counter-intuitive.

There is a specific method to the business of event consultation and so you will not find me discounting my services to match less-qualified planners' rates.  However, what you will find is that you get what you pay for.  From my internal planning forms to my open-door client policies you will enjoy professionalism and positive influence. So, go ahead and shop-around, but I fully expect you to come back to work with me. :) 

Each year I participate in and donate my time and expertise to the local community. You can find out more about this by visiting the Community page.  I am pleased to announce that I recently received the Arizona Golden Rule Citizen Certificate by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. (Thank you, Michael, for nominating me.)

If there is something that you want to know that you do not see posted online kindly ask me for clarification. Below is a list of some basics that will affect you as my client:

• My initial service deposit is fifty percent (50%) of my professional fee.
• Initial service deposits are not refundable past 24-hours.
• If you need to cancel your event you will not get your deposit back.
• Should you need to reschedule the event there is no problem just so long as I have the date open.
• Be sure to give me about six (6) months of planning time. Less time to plan means you pay more.

If I have already sold you on my services consider contacting me for a consultation. The consultation will give you an excellent one-hour opportunity to voice your event vision and ask the questions that have thus far consumed you. (I highly recommend this consultation to couples who plan to marry.)

Thank you for reading. Let me know how I can be of service to you.