Introducing Mae & Co Creative
palm Springs Wedding planner
Planning one of a kind, timeless and extraordinary weddings. Palm Springs is well-known for it’s mid-century modern architecture, inspirational design elements, culture, and recreational activities. It has over 130 hotels and resorts, more than 100 restaurants and dining locations, and a slew of activity spots.
Mae&Co Creative is a unique and purposeful styling and planning company based world wide.
Specializing in intimate and high end weddings, events and elopements both stateside and abroad; we love nothing more than creating beautiful and intentional designs for every one of our clients. We believe in being good to people and earning respect rather than demanding it. We believe in cultivating and nourishing a relationship with our community of creatives and working WITH each other instead of against. We feel this promotes a healthy and enjoyable work place for every job we step into; for us AND our clients.
Every project, design, wedding or workshop is special to us and we make a conscious decision to give nothing less than 110% to everything we do. We choose to work closely and comfortably with our clients and genuinely care about their well-being and happiness.We believe in love, creativity, authenticity and generally...the rule of thirds. It’s our goal to take your dreams, and make them ours... and then maybe add a twist. Also - we like to have fun.
All about Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the perfect location for a boho-chic meets stylish kind of wedding. The location alone is saturated with seemingly boundless nature, luxury hotels, spas, and hot springs, as well as an array of fun activities for friends, families, lovers, and solo adventurers.
And when it comes to celebrating your big day, you could choose to embrace the outdoor playground that is the Sonoran Desert, or you could opt for a more lavish theme inside one of the most gorgeous wedding venues Palm Springs has to offer. Combine the two, and you’re looking at something unique, simple, nature-inspired, yet luxurious. The best of both worlds. So, whichever kind of Palm Springs wedding you’ve got in mind, here are a few tips that’ll help you plan your dream celebration.
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How to get to Palm Springs
Depending on where you’re coming from you could choose to either drive or fly.
Fly into Palm Springs: Being a popular destination, the airport is easy to fly into, and can be found in the heart of the city.
Fly into Los Angeles or San Diego, and drive: If you decide to fly into L.A or San Diego, the chances of a cheaper ticket are higher. From there, you can rent a car and drive around two hours until you reach the desert.
Things To Do in Palm Springs
If you, or your wedding party, are new to the area, you could consider:
Taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Hiking the Indian Canyons or the Cactus to Clouds Trail
Seeing the Moorten Botanical Garden
Visiting the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Admiring the Kaufmann House, designed by Richard Neutra
Catching sight of the Backstreet Art District or CODA Gallery
Two Bunch Palms: known for its world-famous mineral water, healers, and unique treatments.
The Spa at Desert Springs: a full-service salon with a fitness and yoga studio and relaxation areas.
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa: a space surrounded by the Palm Desert with various treatment options, soaking pools, and relaxation lounges.
Restaurants and Cocktail Bars
You could also consider these noteworthy dining locations, cocktail joints, and spas in Palm Springs:
Spencer’s Restaurant: a stylish yet comfortable spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with an award-winning patio.
La Quinta Cliffhouse: Mountaintop destination featuring fresh fish, along with with impressive views & an outdoor patio.
Ace Hotel Swim Club: Modern cocktails in a 70’s atmosphere.
Chef Tanya’s Kitchen: a vegan deli-style eatery.
Stacy’s @ Palm Springs: a chic piano bar serving cocktails made from fresh ingredients.
Dead or Alive: an independent, locally-owned wine bar featuring live music and serving meals.
Truss & Twine: a sophisticated desert vibe bar specializing in classic cocktails.
We spend an average of 900 hours on full service wedding planning. We spend an average of 300 hours on partial full service planning.
We are not just planners - we are designers, stylists and coordinators. When you hire a wedding planner, you are hiring a contractor for your wedding. We are the stewards of your time and your budget. We are researching and finding the perfect vendors for YOU.
We are managing, mitigating and aligning schedules, personalities, details and delegations. We are monitoring the constant ebbs and flows and sending hundreds of emails a day that you will never even see. We are your personal assistant, your sounding board and your best confidant.
We want the best for our clients AND the best for our vendors. We want to create a dream team for your dream day and keep things positive and fun for everyone involved.
This is a big job and we take it seriously.
We take a very limited number of full and partial full service weddings per year in order to best serve our clients. We start booking events/wedding up to 14 months out.
Top 5 Wedding Venues in Palm Springs
OUR FAVORITE WEDDING VENUES IN THIS DESERT PARADISEONE
ACE HOTEL & SWIM CLUB
This resort in Palm Springs can be found super close to Joshua Tree, which is a massive plus, and is a location brimming with modern architecture with a bohemian twist. Its 3,000 sq.ft. venue shows off impressive views of the desert, and offers 179 rooms for your overnight guests. They pride themselves on being flexible, offering you the opportunity to dress up the space entirely in your own style, and they offer huge areas, making it a dream come true for big personalities. From barefoot bohemian style to traditional, Ace Hotel & Swim Club offers you the freedom to truly make your day, your own.
Additional Information:
The rental fee starts at $3,450 and includes six hours of event time
Amenities include wedding planning, tables and chairs, linens, silverware and glassware, venue set up and clean up, full kitchen facilities, and a large parking area
All food and beverages are in-house, with a minimum required
They offer an outdoor ceremony space with a capacity of 150 seated guests and 200 standing guests
They offer an indoor or outdoor reception space with a capacity of 150 seated guests and 200 standing guests
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THE SAGUARO PALM SPRINGS
For a Palm Springs wedding surrounded by palm trees, cacti, and an abundance of color, the Saguaro Palm Springs is a rainbow-colored boutique set amongst the backdrop of the Coachella Valley. They have five different spaces in which to host your special day, be it poolside, indoor, or on their Palmetto Patio. This venue is particularly perfect for those who love the bohemian, retro, or vintage style, and boasts “a day of Technicolor memories with your one and only, and your closest crew”. They too offer 245 rooms for your traveling guests.
Their architects, Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, managed to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere with mute neutrals and bold color palettes that were inspired by the indigenous desert flowers. So, if you’re looking for a vivid and outstanding wedding, this venue will certainly be right up your alley.
Additional Information:
The rental fee starts at $750, depending on season and style, and includes six hours of event time
Amenities include wedding planning, tables and chairs, linens, silverware and glassware, venue set up and clean up, full kitchen facilities, a large parking area with valet, a bride and groom dressing area, a dance floor, and outdoor lighting
All food and beverages are in-house, with a minimum required
They offer spaces with a capacity of up to 300 guests, depending
They offer an indoor or outdoor reception space
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KORAKIA PENSIONE
This intimate space is 1.5 acres of oasis, and caters for those who seek a nature-inspired Mediterranean outdoor wedding. It’s got beautiful views over the San Jacinto Mountains, and has been a favorite location for many art and fashion photographers, as well as lovely brides and grooms-to-be. Korakia is bohemian/Indian/Mediterranean/Moroccan/Rustic inspired, giving you the freedom to dress up the space as you’ve always envisioned.
This venue has been adored nationally and internationally, with mentions from the Times of London as one of the top small hotels in the world. It’s graciously decorated with citrus blossoms, olive trees, oleander bushes, and bougainvillea vines, as well as Moroccan fountains, making it the perfect mix of natural beauty and unique architecture.
Additional Information:
The site fee starts at $2500 per day, and a $1850 deposit is required
The venue requires you to buyout all of their 28 rooms for 2-3 nights
They offer a space with a capacity of up to 130 guests
They offer an outdoor venue space
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FREDERICK LOEWE STATE
A magical 2.5 acres of luxury is what you can expect when you tie the knot at Frederick Loewe Estate. It offers panoramic views from nearly every room, making it a treat for overnight guests, and modern mid-century architecture that truly shines on the hillside. It’s a private, self-contained resort, yet is only a mere 10-minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport.
It’s complemented with an abundance of olive trees, palm trees, flowers, and cacti, as well as a grand rose garden. And as you pace slowly through the grounds, you’ll spot a grotto style spa, a pool, waterfalls, fountains, sculptures, and original art. A true inspiration!
Additional Information:
The rental fee starts at $16,500 for a one-day event, which includes three nights at their on-site accommodation
Amenities include a bridal suite dressing area
BYOB is permitted
They offer spaces with a capacity of up to 350 guests, depending
They offer an indoor and an outdoor venue space
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THE LIVING DESERT ZOO & GARDENS
For a youthful and unique wedding, the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens provide a fun, celebratory and cheerful atmosphere with swaying palm trees, a desert vibe, and a zoo. The space itself consists of six different ceremony sites, and seven reception areas. Here, you’ll truly feel as though you’re in a magnificent place that’s been untouched by the outside world.
Their inside venues are beautifully decorated with early 20th century antiques, and their outside venues show off Santa Rosa Mountain views as well as roaming giraffes that’ll greet you during your cocktail hour. A perfect little getaway with the ones that you love!
Additional Information:
The rental fee starts at $3000, and includes three hours of event time
Amenities include chairs and tables, lighting, and valet parking
You could opt for in-house catering or outside catering (the latter will incur a fee of $15 per person)
Alcohol can be bought in-house or BYOB with corkage fee. All alcohol must be served by an on-site caterer
They offer spaces with a capacity of up to 500 guests, depending
They offer an indoor and an outdoor reception space
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Have you found your inspiration? Your dream wedding venue is waiting for you in Palm Springs… so why not go on a desert love-filled adventure with the one you love?
Planning a Palm Springs Wedding? Inquire for all planning and coordinating services.