Fete Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 4

About Fete Events

Fete Events

Owner & Lead Event Planner

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

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Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $6,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $3,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $1,500

Event design

Pricing starts at $4,500

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $4,000*

*Plus % of total wedding costs

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,250

A la carte

Pricing starts at $495

Reviews

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  • Carolyn is AMAZING

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    •Hannah S.•May 21

    We hired Carolyn for our wedding, and we cannot express our gratitude for her and her team. She is the kindest, most thorough planner we could have asked for, but also the most reassuring and calming. Our special day would not be what it was without her. We love Carolyn and will recommend her to anyone who needs a coordinator!

  • 11 out of 10 AMAZING!

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    •Jackson P.•May 1, 2025

    Carolyn was a god send for us in so many ways. We recently had a very DIY wedding with 120 guests, so as you can imagine there was a TON of work involved. Carolyn was with us every step of the way, from booking vendors, negotiating contracts, to-do lists, timeline and floorplans, you name it. But where she really shined is once we were there with her on the property. We had a million little details to think about and Carolyn was on top of it all. Many times before I even had to ask. She gave us the capability to actually relax and enjoy ourselves in the days leading up to the wedding, which we expected we would have had to be working the whole time. We were blown away by her hustle and work ethic, and even more-so, how she maintained a super positive attitude throughout it all. She was a delight to work with and helped us throw the wedding of our dreams. The same goes for her assistant! Amazing! There's so much more I can say, but just know, she is a true pro through and through and we couldn't be happier with our decision to hire her.

  • Best day of coordinator

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    •Ramani G.•Apr 24, 2025

    Carolyn was AMAZING to work with. She was so professional while adding so many personal touches (including gifting me disney socks the morning of our disney-love themed wedding) and helpful throughout the entire process. She was able to guide us through our planning details and also handled any last minute changes and mishaps day of. Our wedding ran so smoothly because of her! We honestly couldn’t have chosen a better person to work with.

    Response from vendor•Apr 30, 2025
    Hi Ramani, It was a true pleasure to support you the past 9 months and bring your wedding to life with a fun Disney spin to it! I wish you both nothing but the best. Your kind words melt my heart! I’m so happy to hear we were able to be there and support you in everyday possible. It was a beautiful wedding day and cant wait to see all your photos! Congratulations and cheers to love & happiness. - All my Best, Carolyn & Fete Events Team

  • Angels Behind the Scenes- Made Our Day Perfect

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    •Anas K.•Apr 7, 2025

    There are truly no words that can fully capture how grateful my wife and I are for Carolyn and Maribel from Fete Events. When we first started planning our wedding, we honestly thought we didn’t need a coordinator. We figured we could handle things ourselves and didn’t realize just how much support we would actually need on the most important day of our lives. But after working with Maribel, we can say without a doubt—hiring Fete Events was one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire wedding journey. Maribel was nothing short of a godsend. From the moment the day began, she was everywhere—handling things before we even realized they needed to be done. She protected our peace, took care of every detail, and made sure everything ran effortlessly behind the scenes. Her calm presence, attention to detail, and genuine care allowed us to be fully present in every moment—with each other, with our families, and with the love surrounding us. It’s because of Carolyn and Maribel that we were able to experience our wedding day the way we always dreamed: stress-free, joy-filled, and deeply meaningful. They didn’t just coordinate our wedding—they safeguarded one of the most important days of our lives and gave us the space to soak in every second of it. We will forever be thankful to them for their hard work, their heart, and their magic. If you're wondering whether you need a wedding coordinator, the answer is yes—and if you’re lucky enough to have Carolyn and Maribel on your team, then you’re in the best hands possible.

    Response from vendor•Apr 8, 2025
    Dear Anas, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your heartfelt experience with Fete Events. We are truly touched by your kind words and are overjoyed to hear that we could play a part in making your wedding day as magical as you envisioned. We understand how important and overwhelming wedding planning can be, and it brings us immense joy to know that Maribel & Carolyn’s support allowed you and your wife to fully embrace each moment of your special day. Your appreciation for her attentiveness and care reflects the passion and dedication we strive to offer each couple we work with. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in our team. It was an honor to help safeguard such a significant day in your lives, and we are so happy that you were able to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Thank you once again for your kind words. Wishing you both all the love and happiness in your journey together! Warmly, Carolyn & Fete Events Team

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