Amy Nichols Special Events
Central California Planner
Amy Nichols has been planning bespoke weddings and celebrations for over a decade. Born and raised on an avocado and lemon farm in Southern California, she has always had a love of nature, design and entertaining! After graduating from Middlebury College, she began her career in finance in New York City and quickly realised that passion for celebrating life’s moments could be a rewarding and fulfilling profession. From there, she made her way back to California and founded Amy Nichols Special Events, where her affinity for details and welcoming personality have earned her a sterling reputation.
Amy believes that life is full of reasons to celebrate. She cherishes the role she gets to play in the lives of her clients, serving as both a close confidant and a trustworthy advocate as she works tirelessly to execute the refined, effortless events for which she is known. Amy understands that the little things in life – the perfect glass of wine, a stunning sunset over an exotic beach, or that first mouthwatering bite of an extraordinary meal – should be revered, and she brings a deep appreciation for these fleeting moments to every event she designs.
Amy Nichols Special Events
Central California Planner
Amy Nichols has been planning bespoke weddings and celebrations for over a decade. Born and raised on an avocado and lemon farm in Southern California, she has always had a love of nature, design and entertaining! After graduating from Middlebury College, she began her career in finance in New York City and quickly realised that passion for celebrating life’s moments could be a rewarding and fulfilling profession. From there, she made her way back to California and founded Amy Nichols Special Events, where her affinity for details and welcoming personality have earned her a sterling reputation.
Amy believes that life is full of reasons to celebrate. She cherishes the role she gets to play in the lives of her clients, serving as both a close confidant and a trustworthy advocate as she works tirelessly to execute the refined, effortless events for which she is known. Amy understands that the little things in life – the perfect glass of wine, a stunning sunset over an exotic beach, or that first mouthwatering bite of an extraordinary meal – should be revered, and she brings a deep appreciation for these fleeting moments to every event she designs.
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Interview
IF I HAVE A FREE SUNDAY I WOULD SPEND IT… with my husband and toddler son, enjoying some fresh air in Southern California and maybe taking a dip in the pool or a trip to the beach in Ventura or Santa Barbara. We’d either hit up a fun place for lunch, or cooking a delicious, California-inspired dinner at home!
MY MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WAS… too hard to pick one! But some of my favourite destinations where we’ve planned weddings for clients include Bali, Puerto Rico, Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and Maui. For indulgence, spending our honeymoon at the Four Seasons Lanai is a trip I’ll never forget (I can’t plan a wedding there!). Any trip that’s places an emphasis on food or wine also gets me excited – I’ve had some great culinary adventures in Italy and France
THE COUNTRY I MOST WANT TO VISIT IS… Japan. Or Greece.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY JOB IS… how rewarding it is to work with couples. Hearing how happy they were after the wedding and how flawless they felt their wedding day was always brings me a lot of joy. I like to think we make the wedding planning process fun. Most of our business is referral-based, which is also a huge honour to know our past clients refer us to their nearest and dearest friends & family.
IF I DIDN’T DO THIS FOR A JOB I WOULD BE/DO… probably something in communications, public relations or the media industry.
IF I COULD GIVE NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLES ONE PIECE OF ADVICE IT WOULD BE…hire a wedding planner from the start! It will make the process so much easier and remove unnecessary stress, not to mention save you so much time and avoid costly mistakes.
I LOVE WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE… I recently returned to Ventura, California after several years in San Francisco. While I’ll miss having Napa and Sonoma at my fingertips, the Bay Area is luckily still very close by. But being back in my hometown, close to amazing wedding venues in Ojai, Santa Barbara and minutes from the beach is hard to beat!
IF I COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IT WOULD BE… California.
MOST MEMORABLE MEAL I’VE EVER EATEN WAS… the tasting menu with wine pairing at Dominique Crenn’s restaurant, Atelier Crenn in San Francisco was pretty off the charts. The craziest part is a guy took me there on a first date!
THE PETS I OWN ARE… one beautiful, sweet very fluffy cat named Lily.
