Donovan Friedman – Dream Maker

From “Spiderman” movie premieres to “Dolce & Gabbana” fashion shows to world-famous headliner concerts at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Donovan Friedman has over 18 years of event design, production and management experience with over 500 events in his portfolio working with world-famous brands such as:

Samsung ● Cisco ● Service Now ● Verizon ● Columbia Pictures ● Miramax Films ● HBO ● MTV ● Prada ● Dolce & Gabbana ● Emporio Armani ● Calvin Klein ● BCBG ● Saks Fifth Avenue ● Marciano ● Macy’s ● bebe ● Kenneth Cole ● Diesel ● Ted Baker ● Armani Exchange ● Benetton ● French Connection ● Sephora ● Bare Escentuals ● Shu Uemura ● Vidal Sasson ● Vogue ● GQ ● Details ● Veuve Clicquot ● Belvedere Vodka ● Absolut Vodka ● Jose Cuervo

“I strive to not only please my customers, but to “Wow” them. I love to listen to my customers’ ideas and being able to creatively amplify them to the nth degree. I take great pride in my meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the event. I want guests walking away from my customer’s event with a smile ear to ear talking about how one-of-a-kind the experience was.”
-Donovan Friedman

Sierra Saletta – Dream Maker

Sierra got her start planning lavish corporate events over thirteen years ago in Santa Barbara. Over that time she planned countless weddings and events at many five star resorts such as the Four Seasons Biltmore, San Ysidro Ranch, El Encanto and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara and The Solage Auberge Resort. She’s also had the unique privilege to plan a private event at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Crafting beautiful memories is Sierra’s dream job. She loves to combine her meticulously detailed side with her creative and artistic side. She enjoys the challenge of transforming an entire space in just a few short hours and cherishes watching months of meetings, choices and discussions culminate into a gorgeous wedding.

“My mission is to create more beauty and joy in the world and planning beautiful weddings and events is how I achieve that.”
-Sierra Salette

Christine Willhite – Dream Maker

Christine Willhite is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of hands-on experience as an event planner. Specializing in one-of-a-kind events of all sizes, Christine delivers amazing results over and over again. With a natural ability to network and create solid relationships, Christine is highly resourceful and accountable. Whether working behind the scenes or being in the limelight, she truly can execute most any situation – and she is capable of performing both roles at the same time.

Christine brings personalized attention to each event, making it all about the client and their vision. Whether the event is large or small she aways brings her enthusiasm, sincerity, creativity and keen eye for detail to every project. All aspects are managed with flawless quality and uncompromising responsiveness. She’ll handle all of the logistics so you can focus on what matters.

Christine has access to some of the most vibrant and unique locations to host an event and she is a master at guiding clients to the right vendors based on the details of their event.

“I consider myself privileged to be an event planner and to be trusted to help with your special day. I’m genuinely beyond excited to work with new clients to help create an experience that is better than their dreams!”
–Christine Willhite

Katie Zipper – Dream Maker

A New Yorker at heart, Kathleen moved to the Bay Area in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the West Coast. Soon after settling in, she started working in the world of events. Planning corporate celebrations, lakeside dance parties and even black-tie award ceremonies. These events fueled her passion and love for bringing people together to celebrate and make amazing memories

Kathleen is detail-oriented, listens with purpose to understand the client’s needs, and has a proven track record of going above and beyond to deliver the best experiences. Kathleen also uses her love for travel, baking and design to provide artistic inspiration for every project. With Kathleen you can expect your dream event to come to fruition.

“I truly love events! They allow me to connect with clients in the most intimate way. They share their vision, hopes and dreams with me. They also trust me to be a guide for them along the way. What an honor and a privilege to help make their special day shine.”
-Kathleen Zipper

Chelsea Drescher – Dream Maker

Chelsea has a blended background of experience with corporate planning, lifestyle events along with hair and make-up styling. These skills integrate perfectly to make her a well-rounded, quick thinking and fast on her feet event planner with a wonderful sense of flair. This experience coupled with her warm, bubbly and approachable personality makes collaboration and planning fun for both parties. Chelsea is a driven goal getter who is determined to help her clients’ visions come true. She always delivers an impeccable planning experience that delivers on service and hospitality. Chelsea has worked in many esteemed venues in Napa, San Francisco and Sacramento to name a few. Working with Chelsea means her attention to detail and can-do attitude will make all your event dreams a reality.

“Wedding and event planning is more than executing plans. As Wedding and Event Planners we have the unique experience of making dreams a reality. We bring venues to life, spread joy infectiously, and fill hearts with love”.
-Chelsea Drescher