Meet Tanya
Founder + Creative Event Director
With more than twenty-five years producing celebrations across weddings, milestone galas and intimate private dinners, Tanya is the steady hand and creative eye behind every GEM event. What began as designing gatherings for family and friends grew into a full studio practice rooted in a single belief — that the most memorable events feel personal first, beautiful second.
Tanya leads each project from first conversation to final toast, composing palette, atmosphere, vendors and timeline into one cohesive evening. Clients describe her as part designer, part producer, part calm in the room — the kind of planner who anticipates the moment before anyone else sees it coming.
Off the clock, she is endlessly inspired by old ballrooms, jazz-era glamour, garden florals, and the way a beautifully set table can make people lean in a little closer.
When it comes to designing an event for you and your guests, there’s no limit on the possibilities.
We believe every event should be bold, intentional, and unforgettable.
Our approach is built on personal touches that make each celebration a true reflection of the people at its center. Every gathering tells a story — one that carries the host and their guests somewhere they have never been before.
The GEM Planning Experience
From the first conversation to the final celebration, we guide every detail with care, creativity, and calm execution — so your event feels beautiful, personal, and effortless.
Discovery
We begin with a thoughtful conversation about your celebration, your goals, your guest experience, your style, and what matters most to you.
Vision & Design
We shape the look, feel, theme, color palette, layout, and overall direction so the event has a clear and beautiful identity.
Planning
We organize the details, vendors, timeline, logistics, and moving pieces so the experience feels structured instead of stressful.
Production
We coordinate the behind-the-scenes execution, setup details, vendor flow, and event-day readiness so everything comes together with polish.
The Event
Your vision comes to life. Every detail is handled with care so you can be present, enjoy your guests, and fully experience the celebration.
Discovery
We begin with a thoughtful conversation about your celebration, your goals, your guest experience, your style, and what matters most to you.
Vision & Design
We shape the look, feel, theme, color palette, layout, and overall direction so the event has a clear and beautiful identity.
Planning
We organize the details, vendors, timeline, logistics, and moving pieces so the experience feels structured instead of stressful.
Production
We coordinate the behind-the-scenes execution, setup details, vendor flow, and event-day readiness so everything comes together with polish.
The Event
Your vision comes to life. Every detail is handled with care so you can be present, enjoy your guests, and fully experience the celebration.
A curated journey, planned with grace.
The people closest to the couple deserve a day that feels like summer light — easy, golden, unhurried.
Garden ceremonies under open sky. Bridesmaids and groomsmen styled in tonal palettes that photograph beautifully in daylight. Bouquets built from the season, portraits taken before the toasts begin — every moment of the wedding party choreographed so the joy looks effortless.
