Hospitality and professionalism are engrained in my DNA but that doesn't mean I don't have personality! Along with my 9+ years of experience in weddings and events I also worked as a Creative Director at two 5-star luxury hotels. My experience as a Creative Director not only gave me high expectations for top notch service but it trained my eye for detailed aesthetics.
Seeing a vision come to life and our clients enjoying every moment is what truly makes me happy and grateful to be able to do this for a living.
I BELIEVE IN LOVE, ENDLESS CELEBRATIONS & ENJOYING the little things.
About the owner,
Alesha
Sammi + Saad
“The day of the wedding, everything was flawless. We received tons of compliments all night long on how well organized the wedding was, that it was beautiful and running smoothly..”
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Acacia + Cory
“The planning and design services, vendor reccs, budgeting, problem solving abilities, and the peace of mind all that came with them were worth every penny. ”
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Ivy + Evan
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"From the moment we had our consultation I knew I wouldn’t have to worry or stress about anything wedding-related. They helped with all of the vendors and made things run so smoothly that I was able to actually enjoy our wedding"
If you've gotten this deep into our website, I want to say - thank you for being here!
By now, you’ve likely gotten a sense of what De La Planning is all about and how much we truly care about our clients. But let me share a little more about myself—I'm originally from the Bay Area, but I made the move to Southern California for college and fell in love with the beach, so I decided to stay!
When I’m not working, you’ll find me taking long walks, watching breathtaking sunsets, or enjoying happy hour with a glass of chardonnay and plenty of seafood.
And if you ask about my family, get ready for a full-on story session about my hilarious 9-year-old niece and my super sweet twin nephews—they’re my absolute joy!
I genuinely love meeting new people and can’t wait to connect with you soon!
Alesha De La Cruz
owner + principal Planner
Born and raised in Southern California, my passion for weddings ignited when I planned my own in 2014. From there, I dove headfirst into the wedding industry, gaining invaluable experience working with top names like Bash Please, Bob Gail Events and Intertwined Events. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings up and down the coast, as well as several stunning destination celebrations.
I’m passionate about getting to know each couple and crafting a personalized design that reflects their unique story. My love for experimenting with colors and textures makes every wedding a creative adventure, and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing it all come together on the big day!
When I’m not working, you’ll find me soaking up the sun at the beach, spending quality time with my husband, family and friends, or attending church. I’m also a proud mom to my hilarious little boy, Westley, and my beautiful baby girl, Poppy—they bring endless joy to my life!
Kelsey Desprez
Senior planner + Designer
Event planning has always been my passion—it’s just in my nature. From the very beginning, I knew I was destined to be a wedding planner, and here I am, doing what I love every day! What excites me most about weddings is the style and design. Whether it’s curating the perfect color palette, selecting florals, or adding those special personalized touches, I love watching each event come to life in a way that’s completely unique.
I began my career in events as an assistant, working at top venues across Southern California and Los Angeles with some of the best planners in the industry. My background also includes luxury hospitality marketing, social media, and communications, all of which have shaped my approach to creating exceptional experiences.
My time in hospitality has helped me hone my ability to deliver top-tier service while anticipating client needs, adding an extra layer of value to everything I do.
Maegen Hayes
principal coordinator
We are SO luckily to have an amazing team of talented individuals who love weddings just as must as we do. On your wedding day we can gaurantee that you will have a team of trained assistants to help you + your wedding day lead every step of the way.
The fact of the matter is, as lead planners, we cannot be everywhere at once. That is why we rely on these amazing ladies to be where we cannot. They assist with things like greeting guests, directing guests, setting out your personal decor items, and just being extra hands + ears throughout the day.
We would not be as successful as we are without our assistants!
Assistant team
DLP wedding day assistants
