Today we’d like to introduce you to Olivia Evelyn Lynes.
Hi Olivia Evelyn, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve always been drawn to creating moments that make people feel something — calm, connected, and cared for. Before I ever called it “wedding planning,” I was the person who naturally brought people together, noticed the small details, and found beauty in how a space could shift someone’s energy.
Evelyn Events began as a creative outlet and evolved into a luxury planning studio grounded in intention and ease. I saw so many couples overwhelmed by decisions and expectations, and I wanted to create a process that allowed them to breathe again — to make space for joy in the planning, not just the wedding day.
Over the years, my work has become less about logistics and more about alignment. It’s about designing experiences that feel like an authentic extension of the couple — from the aesthetic to the energy in the room. I’ve built a team and process that blends design expertise with emotional awareness, allowing every event to feel personal, not performative.
Today, Evelyn Events has grown beyond weddings into corporate and social experiences, but the heart of it all remains the same: creating spaces where people can be fully present.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It hasn’t been a smooth road, but it’s been a meaningful one. The biggest lessons came from learning when to say yes and when to pause. I’ve said yes to many things, but never everything — because not every opportunity aligns with the kind of experience I want to create or the kind of planner I strive to be.
Building Evelyn Events required balancing creativity with structure. Early on, I was doing it all — managing timelines, designing spaces, and trying to meet every client where they were. Over time, I realized that sustainability comes from systems, boundaries, and clarity — the same principles I now bring to my clients’ planning experience.
There were seasons of growth that felt uncertain, especially as I transitioned into higher-end markets and refined what luxury meant for my brand. For me, luxury isn’t loud — it’s quiet confidence, emotional presence, and attention to detail that feels effortless. That mindset shift shaped everything about my process, from how I communicate with clients to how I curate vendor partnerships.
The challenges refined my leadership and my business. Today, every service, design process, and client experience at Evelyn Events is built on that foundation — calm over chaos, clarity over clutter, and intention over excess.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At Evelyn Events, we create weddings and celebrations that feel like an exhale — refined, intentional, and deeply personal. We specialize in full-service planning and design for couples who value connection and ease as much as aesthetics. Every detail, from the timeline to the tablescape, is curated to reflect the couple’s story and create an atmosphere their guests can feel.
What we’re really known for is our process. I lead with both intuition and precision — blending emotional awareness with a strong logistical foundation. It’s the balance between structure and soul that allows my clients to feel held, even through the most complex planning moments.
Our design aesthetic leans into quiet luxury — understated beauty, soft movement, and thoughtful restraint. You won’t find overdone trends here. Instead, we focus on how a room feels — the flow, the lighting, the energy. I want guests to leave saying, “That felt like them,” not just, “That looked beautiful.”
I’m most proud of the calm we bring to what can be an overwhelming process. My clients often tell me they felt fully seen and supported — that the planning became a source of joy rather than stress. That’s what sets Evelyn Events apart. We don’t just plan events — we curate experiences that nurture connection, reflect authenticity, and honor the moments that matter most.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Some of my favorite childhood memories are from attending weddings with my family. We went to so many — each one different, each one full of love and magic in its own way. I was captivated by the energy in the room, the joy people shared, and how every detail seemed to tell a story.
Those experiences did more than make me fall in love with weddings — they shaped how I see the world. Traveling to different places for those celebrations opened my mind to culture, creativity, and design from an early age. It taught me that beauty isn’t just visual; it’s emotional. That feeling of connection, of people coming together to celebrate love, still inspires everything I do today.
Pricing:
- Full Wedding Planning- starting at $8,500
- Partial Wedding Planning- starting at $1,700
- Corporate Events- starting at $2,500
Contact Info:
- Website: https://evelynevents.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evelynevents/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvelynEventsLA
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evelyn-events-la/?viewAsMember=true
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/evelynevents_/_saved/
Image Credits
https://www.hartspeax.com/
https://www.instagram.com/withlovemedia.co/?hl=en
https://sodafountainphoto.com/
