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
42 reviews
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.
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.
Response from vendor•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 EventsIf 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.
Response from vendor•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, Carolyn10/10 Best Decision Ever
Hiring Fete Events was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Carolyn and her team were incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. They were professional in every way and their work was absolutely worth every penny. On the day of our wedding, I didn't have to worry about a single thing - Carolyn single-handedly ran the event without a hitch. She set up the decor, helped pack everything up at the end of the night, kept the timeline on track, and literally took every bit of stress off my shoulders. If anything went sideways that day, I was and still am blissfully unaware of it because she was so on top of it! This was the best money we spent in the entire wedding. 10/10 recommend!
Response from vendor•Feb 24, 2026Dear Danielle, Thank you for your glowing review! We are beyond thrilled to hear that hiring Fete Events was the best decision you made during your wedding planning. It was truly a pleasure to work with you, and we’re delighted that my team and I could provide you with such a seamless experience. We pride ourselves on being organized and detail-oriented, and we’re glad that we could alleviate any stress on your special day. It’s wonderful to know that you felt taken care of throughout the event, and we appreciate your kind words about all my efforts to ensure everything ran smoothly. Thank you for recommending us so highly! We wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness. Warm wishes, Carolyn & Fete Events Team
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