Meet the Pro

Hello from Risa Provencio!  It's a pleasure to meet you.  My name is pronounced like the credit card 'Visa' but with an R.

Thank you for visiting Events by a Pro to consider me to assist your next special event. So here is my bio.  It may be tedious, but that is because I've been doing this for so long...

I am multi-faceted with a variety of feathers in my event hat within the span of my career. I am certified as a wedding consultant with the Independent Wedding Consultants of America since 2001. I have been a certified bridal makeup artist, and worked as a server & bartender for a staffing company. I have been on staff as a wedding director for a major hotel, a popular ranch-style venue, a garden venue in a historic site, and presently at an oceanfront venue.  I've officiated a couple of marriages, provided decor installation services for a catering company, worked as an assistant floral designer and installer.  In addition, I was an executive director that produced car shows and city holiday events that drew thousands of spectators from the community.  I have planned and/or coordinated hundreds of weddings or events (from intimate size to thousands at city events) either through my own company or the venues I have been on staff. 

Why consider me?

• Because I know the "front and back of the house" from the work I've performed, I understand the important aspect of various roles to make events a success and take all of that into consideration when producing or coordinating an event. And that is a big reason why vendors like to work with me because I keep the event running smoothly, and am respectful of each part they play as a team.
• The majority of planners/coordinators/consultants will stick to the aspects of planning/coordinating/consulting only and then rely on the florist/designer or other vendors to incorporate unique ideas, decor or personalization for your event.  I am more hands-on and use my creative talents and skills to incorporate memorable details to weave throughout your special day or event.  It's like having a 2-for-1 deal when you work with me!

Several of my events have been featured in major magazine publications such as Wedding Bells, Inside Weddings, Tea Time magazine, Romantic Homes magazine, and Special Events magazine.  I have been interviewed and printed by Cosmopolitan magazine and The Wedding Book for my professional insights.

• On a regular day, you'll usually find me wearing Chucks, a car show t-shirt, and red lipstick. 
• I say it like it is.  If you want fluffy and fake, I'm not your girl.
• My favorite car is my 1956 Ford wagon 
• Disneyland, the beach, and glamping in my 1958 Shasta are my happy places.  
• Starting to see how much I love retro and vintage?
• I say Dude too much. 
• I grew up in Alaska and miss salmon fishing on the Kenai River.
• My superpower is the hyper-creative right side of my brain.

If you want to see how we vibe for your event or special day, don't hesitate to contact me and we can chat over coffee.  Or a beer.