Meet The Team Behind Vela
Creative direction, thoughtful planning, and seamless execution led personally by DeeDee & Evan Pierce.
Meet The Team Behind Vela
Creative direction, thoughtful planning, and seamless execution led personally by DeeDee & Evan Pierce.
Combining creative leadership with operational expertise, DeeDee and Evan create an experience that feels seamless from the earliest planning stages through to the celebration itself.
Together, they provide couples with both creative guidance and practical support, allowing each celebration to feel beautifully considered, well executed, and genuinely personal.
Evan Pierce
Evan brings more than a decade of experience within luxury travel and hospitality, working closely with leading travel advisors, hotels, and cruiselines.
His background in international business operations, partner management, and complex event coordination — spanning Australia, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hawaii — shapes his calm, solutions-focused approach behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes, Evan’s steady presence and solutions-focused mindset keep countless moving parts running smoothly, allowing couples and their guests to remain fully present throughout the celebration.
DeeDee Pierce
DeeDee is the founder and creative lead behind Vela, bringing more than a decade of experience producing weddings and events in the Monterey Area.
With a strong understanding of design, atmosphere, and guest experience, she helps couples translate ideas into celebrations that feel personal, cohesive, and reflective of the people at their center.
With a calm presence and intuitive approach, DeeDee helps couples navigate decisions with confidence, bringing clarity, creative direction, and a sense of ease to the planning journey.
