Hi, I'm Lindsey! I founded Relic in 2020 after 10 years of working in event production. There's nothing quite like the energy of a big celebration coming together, but it can be A LOT!
My goal is simple: you relax and enjoy every moment while I handle the rest. I have a tender heart, and when someone trusts me with their special day, I take that seriously and want you to feel supported the whole way.
I split my time between the magical towns of Santa Cruz and Nevada City, serving locals who love these areas and destination couples looking for a Northern California experience. While weddings are my bread and butter, I'm also here for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, celebrations of life, and more.
About
An Overview
Relic's approach
I learned to be a warm and welcoming hostess from my mom. As a girl, I loved watching her clean the house, prepare delicious food, and set just the right ambiance for our guests. Those memories make up some of my favorite experiences in life and I want to help others create those same happy feelings.
Like any good event planner, I got my professional start bussing dirty dishes and taking food orders in the restaurant industry. It's not glamorous by any means, but when you love to serve people it's actually quite fun!
At 23, I found my footing mentoring under an amazingly talented woman who hosted street festivals and craft retreats. Executing events for 1,000+ guests is a serious logistical challenge but so rewarding. From there I honed my focus onto personal events, working as a venue coordinator at Roaring Camp Railroads and Chaminade Resort before launching Relic.
To date, I've helped bring over 300 celebrations to life and bring a rare, well-rounded perspective to every event I take on.
Experience
I am repeatedly told amongst the chaos of an event that I seem "so chill." It's partially my personality, but also my spiritual philosophy. It's very important to me to remain grounded and kind in whatever crazy experience life throws at me. (Except for when I'm stuck in a phone tree, arguing with an Ai robot, trying to reach a human customer service agent.)
My goal is to make our work together fun and easy. I want my clients to feel taken care of. I also want the venue and other vendors that I work with to feel they can rely on me and even enjoy themselves!
I work with hetero couples, LGBTQ+ couples and people of all religious backgrounds. Love is Love. No matter your orientation, gender, or beliefs I enjoy supporting my clients in their exploration of what a traditional, or non-traditional celebration looks like.
Your event should reflect your unique desires and be a great time for everyone involved - otherwise why bother!?
Relic's sustainability
Ask anyone who works in the service industry about waste and you will no doubt get a sad earful. It is truly tragic to see the amount of waste created by one single wedding. I've seen so much good food thrown away & single-use items go to the trash after barely being used. I'm continually working to support my couples in making sustainable choices for their event. We're not perfect yet, but we're getting better.
Some awesome examples of how we reuse & reduce is by donating floral arrangements to retirement homes after the wedding day (it makes the residents SO happy!) and by giving leftover, loose greenery & florals to local farm animals for snacks (it makes the goats SO happy).
Wow, I am so blessed to work with people that I love. After being in events & hospitality for over a decade, I curated a roster of amazing individuals that are not only creative, organized, and professional - but fun and an a wonderful energetic addition to any event.
Most events require at least one assistant, but I decide on a case by case basis. My goal is to give adequate, day-of support, but also to save my clients money. If I can easily coordinate an event on my own (in the time allotted for setup & cleanup) then I happily pass the savings on!
Relic's Team
@relic.events