We are a full-service event design company dedicated to once-in-a-lifetime events, weddings!  Let I Do…Weddings! make your wedding vision a reality. We’ll keep you organized and ensure nothing gets overlooked. We’ll work with you to design out-of-the-box personal touches to make the day uniquely yours. Whether you’re planning an intimate affair or an elaborate gala, you deserve to have a consultant that will assist you every step of the way. Here at I Do…Weddings! we’ll help you… Be Beautiful, Be Inspired, Be in your Element

Melissa Barrad founded I Do…Weddings! in 2003. A San Diego native, with a degree in Advertising from San Diego State University, Melissa was recently featured on the Women's Entertainment (WE) show, "The Wedding Planner." She combines her design background with an attention to detail, which create timeless and unique celebrations. Melissa’s work has been featured in Modern Bride, Exquisite Weddings, Ceremony Magazine, San Diego Style Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Bridal Insider and Green Wedding Shoes, and numerous other publications. Her portfolio boasts an impressive roster of events ranging from a ceremony in the heart of Africa, a vintage hotel in Palm Springs, overlooking La Jolla Shores at the Scripps Seaside Forum and a wedding complete with a petting zoo.

Rachel Leber joined I Do…Weddings! in early 2010 after assisting Melissa with a full season of weddings. Rachel graduated from the University of La Verne with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. Rachel began working in event planning in 2006, coordinating events for non-profit organizations such as The United Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Rescue Humanity. Rachel’s love for creating personal relationships with her clients led her to a more intimate type of event planning… weddings! Rachel’s relentless concentration on details makes each wedding unique and special.

Lindsay Cross has coordinated weddings all over southern California, all personalized and tailored to each client’s needs and desires for their special day. Her events range from destination weddings at the beach, to elegant ballroom affairs at the Beverly Hills Hotel, romantic vineyards in historic locations to intimate elopements. With a degree in Interior Design from San Diego State, Lindsay is known for her immaculate eye for detail and seamless delivery from start to finish. Trained in interior design, Lindsay has the ability to think outside of the box when it comes to creating a visually stunning event.

Nicole Montzingo has been assisting at I Do…Weddings! events since the company’s inception in 2003. She officially joined the I Do Weddings team as a consultant in 2011. With a bachelor degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Human Behavior, Nicole loves working with people and being at events. She has planned a number of events and excels at keeping weddings fun, flowing and engaging for both the guests and the Bride and Groom. Nicole believes that being a consultant is one of the best jobs around, and professionalism, energetic personality and creativity make her an incredible asset to the team.