01 / The people behind your plans

Meet Your Napa & Bay Area Wedding Planning Team

CLE House is a luxury wedding planning team specializing in full-service and destination wedding weekends throughout Napa Valley, the Bay Area, and California wine country.

Courtney and Alexa standing together reviewing a design book

Courtney and Alexa collaborating on the studio floor

Alexa pinning photos and design inspiration

Who we are

Extraordinary events.
Down-to-earth people.

Our mission is to continually challenge the status quo in the wedding industry, infusing fresh ideas, innovative concepts, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional design to ensure that every event we touch is unforgettable. We obsess over every detail but are down-to-earth humans who leave all egos at the door.

At CLE House, we’re more than planners - we’re dream makers. Our team combines expert wedding planning, design and execution to ensure every detail reflects your vision. From start to finish, we prioritize you, excel at communication, and pride ourselves on flawless production so your wedding becomes the celebration you’ve always imagined.

Behind our brand

Courtney Lawhon

Founder & Creative Director

Courtney grew up surrounded by artists and interior designers, therefore naturally drawing her to the creative industry. In her early twenties, she moved to New York City. The urban lifestyle there inspired her to look at architecture, people and nature in a new light.

Courtney has combined her genuine love for people, design and a well orchestrated event to bring you a team dedicated to excellence. A true extrovert, she is the definition of “Wedding Enthusiast”.

Alexa Carmona

Creative Lead

Alexa has a trained eye for contemporary design. She pulls organic pieces with a splash of mod to create intricate moments. Alexa believes that each detail of your wedding day should be distinctive and represent you as a couple - your unique personality and style. She seems to perfectly balance patience & passion, enabling her to dream up the most amazing art for our couples.

Miki

Client Relations Manager

Having traveled to 39 countries and living four years on the island of Guam, Miki is a grounded person who never meets a stranger. It is no wonder that the wedding world is a perfect match for this optimistic extrovert. She finds so much enjoyment in watching two people who are madly in love have the best day of their lives. Our couples are her number one priority, but Miki never overlooks mom, auntie or all the besties.

Makenna

Planner & Lead Producer

Makenna, a planner and lead producer with over a decade of experience, is known for her courageous and determined approach to producing a wedding weekend. She's a true go-getter, navigating every detail with precision. With her wealth of experience, Makenna has seen it all, so you can be sure you, your family and all your guests will be well taken care of.

LaShawna

Associate Planner

Plain and simple, she takes care of business. LaShawna's genuine concern and care for others make her the perfect person to have in your corner on your big day. She’s meticulous and there until the end. Her commitment to our clients goes above and beyond thinking one step ahead and anticipating any challenges and addressing them before they arise.