About Kelsey Timberlake Events
A Luxurious Necessity
The experience you deserve.
Since 2015, we've intentionally produced a limited number of luxury events per year to ensure our client's experience, and that of their guests, is unmatched.
As experts in the world of planning and events, we ensure every detail is given the undivided attention it deserves — from logistics to all things design and decor.
Our Approach to Planning & Design
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. So, as we see it, it’s essential that it be a highly personal affair — down to the very last detail.
But to ensure a perfect outcome without causing additional stress, we must go slow and help you savor the experience - from our first meeting to our loving, heartfelt farewell.
Enjoyable moments like these can’t be forced but gently molded and shaped. The rest comes naturally. And while event planning is the name of the game, spontaneity, excitement, and intimacy always weave themselves into the story.
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Tradition
While other planners and designers channel a certain aesthetic or focus on what's new and now, our approach to planning and design is centered around something much more substantial: You.
Bringing your vision to life is like building a home from the ground up. We start by laying a proper foundation. In this case, tradition. And as we build upon those wedding traditions, we focus on your style, priorities, and heritage - and even your favorite dining establishments and experiences.
This way, every detail down to the place settings reflect your personality and story.
All the while, we never lose sight of what this day is truly about: A marriage.
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Control
As planners and designers, it's impossible to completely remove the feelings of stress and overwhelm surrounding your wedding. However, it is in our power to remove as much of it as possible by eliminating the gray area that is uncertainty and inexperience. And replacing it with structure and expertise.
We are your catalysts for making lifelong memories both during your engagement and on your wedding day. While you stay in control, we'll collaborate and manage.
And, along the way, we will help you regain time in your daily lives while turning your aspirations into reality.
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Guidance
And we provide helpful resources and set manageable deadlines to help you feel more at ease throughout.
As planners, we never judge or force decisions upon you. Instead, we're here to guide you, support you, and give you the tools to make your wedding weekend a success. Part of which includes anticipating your needs and then proactively putting those wheels in motion.
While no checklist fully captures all that goes into wedding planning, we get pretty close.
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Advocacy
The relationship between a couple and their wedding planner and designer should be built on truth, loyalty, and mutual respect.
Which is why with us, what you see is what you get: An energetic and straightforward woman who takes your best interests into consideration at every turn.
We are transparent and realistic, only making promises when we know we can deliver. We are resourceful and confident, quickly solving issues without getting you involved. And we are the definition of cool, calm, and collected in both our demeanor and in the face of conflict.
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Meet Kelsey Ortega
Founder & Principal Event Planner
Kelsey is the founder and principal of Kelsey Timberlake Events, where she designs and produces thoughtfully curated weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events rooted in storytelling and experience. With a background in food and beverage and years of hands-on event coordination, her work blends creative vision with seamless execution.
Based in Oregon, Kelsey lives with her husband, J.R., and together they are raising their two children, Maddox and Olivia. Family and community are at the heart of her work, shaping the way she approaches each event—with care, intention, and a deep respect for the people being celebrated.
Known for her ability to foster meaningful relationships, Kelsey has built a trusted network of clients, collaborators, and industry partners—an approach that has been central to the growth and success of her business. Whether working alongside a select group of design and production partners or guiding clients through every detail, she creates environments that feel both elevated and deeply personal.
"Kelsey is A real gem of a person."
"Kelsey will put in as much as you do to the process (and possibly more). She's a real gem of a person and so are the team members that she surrounds herself with (looking at you, Sarah and Mollie!)"
-Kelcee, bride
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