About Us

We are a full-service wedding and event planning company dedicated to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Let I Do… make your vision a reality. Whether you’re planning an intimate affair, or an elaborate celebration; you deserve to have a coordinator that will help you every step of the way. We will assist in keeping you organized, and ensure that not even the smallest details get overlooked.

Our coordinators will advise you in designing, organizing, and executing your event, while making sure your style and personality shines through. Most recently, we were named a Top San Diego Event Planner by Expertise.com and we are proud to have well over 100 Five Star Reviews on Yelp.

Thank You

As we complete our 13th wedding season, it is so great to reflect on the wonderful year and decade plus that has passed since I Do…Weddings’ inception. We’ve grown by leaps and bounds since 2003 when Melissa coordinated her first wedding at the Admiral Kidd Club. We’ve since grown to six planners strong. We work together both individually and as a group to create beautiful, seamless events. While the company and our offerings have grown, many things remain the same. We are committed to a one-on-one, individual and customized approach to the planning process. Though we have many operational procedures and past precedences to ensure a smooth event, we believe that every couple and every event is unique, and should be treated as such.

Get to Know Us a Bit More

Meet Our Team

Melissa Barrad
Melissa Barrad
Melissa Barrad founded I Do…in 2003. A San Diego native, with a degree in Advertising from San Diego State University, Melissa has been an event designer and florist for over a decade. Melissa’s work has been featured in Modern Bride, Exquisite Weddings, Ceremony Magazine, San Diego Style Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Love and Lavender, The Jewish Journal, Ruffled, MOD Wedding and Wedding Lovely, among other publications, blogs and websites. 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. Melissa has also been mentioned on The Huffington Post and The Today Show, was tapped as a wedding expert with eHow.com. She has also appeared locally on CBS, Fox and the CW to discuss wedding trends.
Rachel Finn
Rachel Finn
Rachel Finn joined I Do… in 2010. Rachel graduated from the University of La Verne with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. Rachel’s work has been featured on The Knot, Wedding Chicks, Delightfully Engaged, San Diego Style Weddings and Style Me Pretty. 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 Swain
Lindsay Swain
Lindsay Swain has coordinated weddings and events all over southern California, and joined I Do… in 2011. She personalizes and tailors each client’s needs and desires for their special day. Lindsay’s work has been featured on Style Me Pretty and Exquisite Weddings. Her events range from destination weddings at the beach, to elegant ballroom affairs, romantic vineyards in historic locations to intimate elopements. With a degree in Interior Design from San Diego State University, Lindsay is known for her immaculate eye for detail and seamless delivery from start to finish, creating a visually stunning event.
Nicole Montzingo
Nicole Montzingo
Nicole Montzingo has been assisting at I Do… events since the company’s inception in 2003. She officially joined the team as a consultant in 2011. Nicole’s work has been featured on Bridal Insider. 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.
Jill Hudgins
Jill Hudgins
Jill Hudgins joined I Do…in April of 2013 and has coordinated many weddings throughout southern California. Jill’s work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, Exquisite Weddings, Offbeat Bride and Pop Sugar. From intimate vow renewals to beach front weddings, as well as destination weddings overlooking the Atlantic and baby showers, Jill loves the uniqueness and style of each event she coordinates. Jill studied Communications and Psychology at Cal State San Marcos, and has experience ranging from hotel management, hospitality and event management. Her passionate, cheerful and detail-orientated personality allows her to develop a genuine relationship with her clients. Her favorite part to every wedding, is when the Bride and Groom see each other for the first time! Talk about a sweet, magical, and memorable moment!