Fete Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 4
About Fete Events
Fete Events
Let me share with you about the Owner & Creative Designer of Fete Events. Originally from Los Angele's Carolyn Mercado has a warm personality that makes you feel at ease when working with her. With her extensive experience in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Styling, Business Mind & Event Coordinating Carolyn took her experience and vision to create her own company, Fête Events. Carolyn’s combination of energy & organization makes each of her events stand out among the rest. She combines her corporate training, design background with her amazing attention to detail, which creates timeless and unforgettable unique celebrations.
She brings a wealth of experience and ideas, yet matches each event or wedding to the bride & groom's personal style. It is important that your event reflects you, & is exactly what you want it to be. Whether it's a beach, Formal affair, or theme wedding, we will take your vision and bring it to life. With our extensive network of vendors, Fête Events will make sure your event is just what you have always dreamed of. We will consult with you throughout the process, and take all the time necessary to ensure that all details are attended to on your special day. Please remember us when you're in need of creativity, design, and event planning...
In three words: Calm, Creative, Positive
Services by planning level
Full-service planning
Pricing starts at $7,500
Partial planning
Pricing starts at $3,550
Day-of coordination / wedding management
Pricing starts at $1,695
Event design
Pricing starts at $4,500
Destination wedding
Pricing starts at $4,500*
*Plus % of total wedding costs
Elopement / microwedding
Pricing starts at $2,250
A la carte
Pricing starts at $495
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
44 reviews
- AB
Alexis B.
Perfect choice!!
Carolyn with Fete events is the BEST! We just got married on Saturday and everyone was so impressed with her professionalism and experience. She made our weekend so smooth. She went above and beyond the entire wedding process! We can’t thank her enough. I’d recommend her to anyone.
- RM
Ryssa M.
A True Godsend – Seamless, Stress-Free Wedding Day
Hiring her was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She was truly a godsend. From day one, she was incredibly responsive, empathetic, and always available whenever I had questions or doubts. I’m not naturally a “wedding person,” yet we had a large wedding, and at times the planning process felt overwhelming. She made everything feel doable and manageable, especially during moments when I was second-guessing myself. Her calm presence and reassurance made such a difference. She brings so much experience and is so well connected in San Diego, which made coordination seamless. Most importantly, she brought my vision for our big day to life with very little for me to worry about. I was able to actually enjoy the process — and the day itself — because I trusted her completely. I highly, highly recommend her to any bride who wants a smooth, beautifully executed wedding with a coordinator who truly cares.
- YL
Yuliia L.
The best wedding coordinator!
Fete Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Carolyn is very open and straightforward in her communication style, which made planning our big day a breeze. She is easy to work with and took care of all the little details so that I didn't have to worry about anything. Carolyn’s expertise and attention to detail really shined through, and she made the entire process seamless from start to finish. I would highly recommend Fete Events to any couple looking for a wedding planner who will ensure their special day is perfect.
- KK
Krista K.
Best coordinator I could’ve asked for!
Fete Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment we first spoke with Carolyn, her communication style was helpful, communicative and she was always available to answer our questions. The quality of their work and the value they provided was outstanding - they truly understood our vision and helped bring it to life in an elegant way. Carolyn helped ensure the entire day ran smoothly and on schedule, which allowed us to fully enjoy every moment. I would recommend Fete Events to anyone needing a wedding coordinator, whether for full planning or just day-of coordination. They were an integral part of making our special day perfect.
Carolyn Crawford Mercado•Feb 2, 2026Dear Krista, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly an honor to be a part of your special day, and I’m thrilled to hear that you felt supported and that your vision came to life. Working alongside you to create a seamless experience was a joy, and I’m delighted that you were able to fully enjoy every magical moment. Your trust in Fete Events means the world to me, and your recommendation is the highest compliment we could receive. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Warmest regards, Carolyn Fete Events
- K
Kimberly
If you want a perfect wedding
Fete Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was seamless, stress-free, kind, prepared, and attentive throughout the entire planning process. They demonstrated their expertise with their knowledgeable, organized, and detailed approach. For example, they thoughtfully prepared a buffet of appetizers at our table since we missed it while we were doing couple's portraits. Fete Events truly went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Carolyn Crawford Mercado•Feb 24, 2026Dear Kimberly, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a perfect wedding and that Fete Events could be a part of your special day. It was our pleasure to work with you, and we’re so glad our communication and planning led to a seamless experience for you. We strive to go above and beyond for all our couples, and we’re delighted that our attention to detail, including the buffet of appetizers prepared for you, made a positive impact. Your recommendations mean the world to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Congratulations once again on your wedding, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! Warm regards, Carolyn
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