As owner of VNE, Vanessa wears a lot of hats, but her favorite is the one she dons when she first sits down with a couple for the discovery process. Getting to know a couple and dreaming up creative ways to infuse their personalities into their special day is the most inspiring part of designing with clients. Whether the design is energetic and filled with vibrant color and pattern or features a muted palette of layered texture, she draws inspiration from nature, textiles, travel, and building materials (big lover of Home Depot over here!) to create a “couple-centric” day. Her favorite feedback is when her couples say “this feels so much like US!"
Her wardrobe consists of more sequins, color, and floral print than anyone she knows. Favorite things include elaborate skincare routines, wine tasting, international travel, hot yoga, Taco Bell (it’s called balance), her dinosaur-obsessed niece, karaoke bars, the LA Dodgers and the spiciest margarita she can find.