The Wedding Connection

Welcome to The Wedding Connection, your premier full-service event coordination team in the Santa Cruz - Monterey area. With over 35 years of experience, we are here to alleviate the stress of wedding planning, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - celebrating the wedding of your dreams with your life partner. Our team has seen it all and is constantly updating and expanding our network of vendors and designs to create a truly unique and unforgettable event for you and your guests.

At The Wedding Connection, we proudly represent a number of exquisite private venues, from stunning redwood paradises to vineyard estates. Our team works closely with numerous private venues to fit a wide range of styles and visions. We are more than happy to work at private homes and are willing to travel, offering full weekend planning packages for out-of-town clients who wish to facilitate a full weekend of events for their guests.

Our Venues

Our team has established strong relationships with a variety of private venues in the Santa Cruz - Monterey area. These venues showcase the natural beauty of the region and offer a range of settings to suit your wedding vision. From breathtaking landscaped redwood paradises to picturesque vineyard estates, we will find the perfect venue to bring your dream wedding to life.

Our Services

The Wedding Connection offers a range of services tailored to meet your specific planning needs and preferences. Our team will be by your side every step of the way, answering questions, booking vendors, securing the perfect rehearsal location, and even assisting your great aunt with airport pick-ups. We will create a custom package that caters to your every planning need, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Michele Dolan Busenhart

Michele is an accomplished hospitality and event management professional with over 20 years of experience. She began her career as a flight attendant, specializing in customer service and client care. Michele has been with The Wedding Connection for several years now, coordinating countless weddings. Her passion for helping clients execute their ideal event and attention to detail has made each event special.

Allyson Grande

Allyson, a Santa Cruz local, has been working in the hospitality industry for the past 14 years, specializing in weddings and catering. Her first job was assisting her florist aunt with centerpieces on the day of a wedding. When she's not planning a wedding or event, you can find her at the beach with her husband and two daughters or traveling.

Casey Willison

Casey, your event-loving, hard-working small business owner, has been in the hospitality industry for over 14 years and has been coordinating weddings since 2017. Originally from Southern California, Casey has lived in several places, including France and Brooklyn, before settling in the coastal redwood paradise of Santa Cruz. With a love for working alongside clients to create their dream day, Casey takes the stress out of wedding planning and ensures a fun and memorable experience.

Denise Addesso

Denise founded The Wedding Connection over 35 years ago in Santa Cruz, CA. She grew the company from the ground up and established the strong relationships and reputation that The Wedding Connection enjoys today.