Sol to Soul Picnics & Event Design

04/03/2023

Swipe to the very end to see our inspo for this party. Give us a theme & watch us go wild 🪄✨🎡
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Luxury events curated with soul 🌞✨

08/02/2023

Sol to Soul family 🌞✨ meet Amriel (Am-ree-el) Saige. Our newest team member made her grand entrance into the world in the early hours of January 15th. She has given total meaning to the quote, “though she be but little, she is fierce”. We think she’ll fit in just fine around here.
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Sol to Soul emerged as a mother-daughter duo that had the vision of bringing uniquely styled events to the central coast. We soon realized that we were not only a mother-daughter duo, but a multigenerational woman owned business-Mother, daughter AND granddaughters.
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Though Capri and Amriel may be but little, they are fierce. We hope that one day they share as much passion as their ma-ma and ga-ma have in the event industry and in adding a bit of SOUL to peoples lives.
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The team here at Sol to Soul prides themselves on creating an experience for our clients from start to finish. Everything from our prompt response after initial inquiry, involving our clients in the planning process, right down to timeline creation and ex*****on of the event. Our creative vision is expansive, but our clients comfort and peace of mind will always come first.
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The plan from the beginning was to make a mark in the luxury picnic scene on the peninsula and in under a year we have done just that, and then some. Sol to Soul is quickly shifting gears and is now doing everything from event coordination, design and styling.
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Watch as our story continues to unfold in the greater part of 2023 as we create moments that last a lifetime with mama’s to be, kiddos and their parents and even some brides.
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Thank you again for all of your love & support, and for trusting us to add a bit of SOL to your special days 🌞✨but mostly thank you for continuing to show us love and support through this season of life. We’re eternally grateful for each and every one of you 💛

19/12/2022

For those of you that are new around here, my mom, Cathlynn is the hands of the business. I often refer to her as the better half of Sol to Soul 🌞 Our design process usually goes a little something like this
me: so. I was thinking, what if we made this grand backdrop (I tell her the flow and the experience that I want our clients to have)
her: okay. *doesn’t let me touch anything after* 😂
Me: I can probably take that home to do it.
Her: No, it’s okay 😂🤣
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With over 30 years (yes, 30!) of experience in the design + creative space, Cathlynn will be sure to elevate your party with just the right details leaving you with a truly unique design experience. She is the literal queen of details and can expand on a vision to the nth degree. She’s also super fashionable and wears outfits to match the theme of a party. Peep her outfit for Capri’s Carnival 🎡🤩 If you zoom in on her earrings, you will see that they match her pants almost perfectly. She also designed those pants herself. Lucky to call her my mama 💛

05/12/2022

You are my sunshine 🌞 How very appropriate that Sol to Soul 🌞helped this mama decorate for her very special baby’s first birthday party 💛

Picnic setup & tablescape:
Picnic table rental:
Jump house & soft play:
Balloon installation: @

12/11/2022

07/11/2022

Hi Sol to Soul family 💛🌞 Yes, yes-I know, we’ve been gone for a cool minute. Carissa has been busy growing a baby (31 weeks pregnant) and Cathlynn has been using her craft by decorating homes for the holdiays. But, we’re still here and thriving-just in a different season of life. Also, I’m posting this picture of the Capri marquee letters because this deserves a permanent spot on the Sol to Soul feed 🤪
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Event planning & design:
Balloon installation: .beautiful__
Photography:

04/10/2022

The color palette for literally every single piece of decor INCLUDING our desserts were spot on. Make sure you work with vendors who understand your vision and double, triple and quadruple check with you about your desired color palette. When deciding the color palette for any party we send over an inspiration piece or color palette swatch (in this case a scrapbook page because let’s be honest we can be little unconventional at times 🤪) and tell vendors the main colors and the colors we’re accenting.
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It’s important for you to 1,000% trust the vendors you’re working with so that they can create their magic and you’re at ease trusting that everything flows 🌞✨
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Candy cart design + styling:
Cake:
Cookies:
Donuts:

02/10/2022

Yesterday was a doozie, but it was still so much fun. Thank you to my love for going along with my crazy ideas to create special memories for Capri, our family and friends and many thanks to everyone that joined us for Capri’s special day. We were overwhelmed with love and support! You’re all the best 💛

02/10/2022

Capri’s Carnival was a complete success…with some large hiccups along the way, but thanks to the wonderful team of friends, family and friendors it all worked out for the greater good.
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Thank you to everyone involved, but especially to my magic maker mama who has made the party her baby since Capri was about 6 months old. She held the vision and executed the s**t out of the design. I love you mucho mama 💛
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As for me, this mama needs a hot shower & to kick her feet up for a cool minute.
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Event planning, design & styling:
Balloon installations & jump house: .beautiful__
Soft play:
Entertainment(face painting, balloon artist, magic show and games): J. Productions & the Sonshine Clowns
Cake:
Donuts:
Cookies:
Floral arrangements: .anetti
Circus tent rental:
Ferris wheel woodwork:

27/09/2022

Who remembers this candyland themed party that we had the honor of decorating for ? Wait until you see the details for Capri’s Carnival this weekend 🤩🎡🎠 Are you ready for it?
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Picnic setup, backdrop and cotton candy wall design, setup & rental:
Event coordinator:
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22/09/2022

Protip #1: When going into the event planning business, make sure that you’re working with vendors that you vibe with and that complement your work well. Our vision for this design was executed AND THEN SOME 🤠 Karla, her beautiful mama and SUPER helpful husband .beautiful__ understand how detailed we are with our designs and this team never fails to disappoint. That’s all for our event planners protip of the day 🌞✨
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Design concept: Sol to Soul Events]]
Marquee rentals: Sol to Soul Events]]
Marquee woodwork:
“Jaxson” wood sign: Sol to Soul Events]]
Balloon installation: .beautiful__

17/09/2022

Let’s all just sit here and swoon over how much of a ✨DREAM✨ this baby shower was. We added our heart & SOL to this special mamas day 🌞✨
Event design, styling, florals & balloons:
Donuts:
Photography/videography:

14/09/2022

Who remembers this rainbow themed community event?! We had the pleasure of collaborating with the ever so talented, Meme from , and to pull together this picturesque experience. Who wants more events like this in the future?!
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28/08/2022

We hope this setup made the birthday girl and her friends kick the dust up 🌞✨ Give us a theme and watch how we add some Sol & turn it into something magical
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Backdrop design & rental:
Woodwork:

17/08/2022

Birthday Alert! Happy birthday to the literal soul of Sol to Soul & best mama 🌞✨ we love you and all admire the heck out of you 💛

15/08/2022

Ugh, the placement of these flowers were just 🤌🏼 magnificent. Still obsessed with this little corner, and of course perfect charcuterie box 🌞✨🧀

16/07/2022

Even from the beginning, we were more than just picnics. We loved being able to be apart of this anniversary party and created centerpieces as well as a beautiful and romantic arch for the sweetheart table.

15/07/2022

If you check out our last post - Claudia was one of our very first clients. Her event is still one of our favorites 🌞✨

07/07/2022

Imagine walking in for your birthday celebration & happening upon this magical setup. This is a sight that will take your breath away. We can’t believe that it has almost been a year since we had the opportunity to create this magic that opened up so many doors for us. We will be forever grateful 💛🌞✨

05/07/2022

Fun little fact about our very first styled shoot, first time using our picnic tables, first time using our arch, blankets, rugs, pillows…you get the picture. Lol, it actually wasn’t supposed to be at . We originally setup at Carmel River Beach. Like full on setup-3 tables, arch, flowers, dried arrangement the whole shebang all we were waiting for were our models…and then a park ranger pulled up on us and told us “no dice”. We thought because weren’t getting paid for this that we’d be good, but again, park ranger said, “no dice ladies”. We low key panicked, but then I remembered that we knew people….lol, so, in a matter of thirty minutes we had secured a new location for the shoot, packed everything up and literally RAN through the sand with all of our equipment. We were racing against the clock because the sun was set to go down about an hour from the time we left Carmel.
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We raced to , setup and our photographer was still able to capture these beautiful photographs with some time to spare. It was wild, but also reminded me of what can be accomplished with some cold hard determination.
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I will never give up on something and when you give me a reason why it won’t work, I can usually come with ten reasons why/how it will.
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Venue:
Sushi platter: **ta
Floral arrangements: .foret
Styling:

03/07/2022

We’ll never forget our very first client 💛✨ Ashley’s 30th half birthday was so fun to plan and style. Everything from the vibrant color palette to incorporating butterflies to the decor because . We were OBSESSED with how everything turned out. The prettiest party that we ever did see 🤩
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01/07/2022

Can you believe Sol to Soul is already one? We sure can’t, and we owe all of our success to each of you! Walk with us as we celebrate during the month of July and look back on our first year in business 🌞✨

24/06/2022

You don't need to have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate - we loved taking part in this amazing women's empowerment event held by the amazing ✨🌞
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23/06/2022

THIS is our why. Event planning isn’t just a show up and make things pretty gig. The team here at Sol to Soul aims to create an experience for our clients from start to finish. Shannon was a DREAM to work with and we can’t wait to work with her again in the future 🌞✨
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16/06/2022

In my family we call her, “Crafty Cat”, but her real name is Cathlynn. She’s also my mom, so, that’s pretty cool too.
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She is the M A G I C maker and literal SOUL ✨ of Sol to Soul. When my brother, Christopher turned one, my mom made these three foot foam board cutouts of the Rugrat characters. 25 years later, we have small businesses popping up that are doing almost the exact same thing. 25 YEARS LATER!
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Needless to say, my mom is the trendiest of the trendsetters and was making her mark in the event and crafting world well before it was the thing to do.
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She is the reason why a little bit of SOUL is added to each and every event. When you see the magic that happens at an event that has been crafted by Sol to Soul, you’re getting a wild ride in the mind of “Crafty Cat” ✨
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11/06/2022

One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small. And I the one that mother gives you don’t anything at all. Go ask Alice, when she’s 10 feet tall 🗝✨
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08/06/2022

Seasides prom was Hollywood swingin’ 🎞 🎥 this was SUCH a fun theme to plan for 🖤❤️
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Coordination/ backdrop design concept |
Balloon installation | .beautiful__
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28/05/2022

Coachella inspired birthday party…but make it for kids and add some soul to it 🦋✨🌞 say 👏🏼 no 👏🏼 more 👏🏼
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Event planner |
Picnic setup & design concept | Sol to Soul Events]
Butterfly rental | Sol to Soul Events]
Butterfly fabrication |