Bryce Gaston, CMP

BRYCE GASTON

"What set Bryce/Ivory + Stone apart from other planning companies was her remarkable eye for design. She effortlessly took our ideas and helped us bring them to life, curating a dreamy atmosphere that perfectly captured the essence of our coastal garden wedding. Throughout the planning process and on the big day itself, Bryce was a reassuring and calming presence. She went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the event ran smoothly. No detail was too small for her attention, and her meticulous planning meant that we could relax and fully immerse ourselves in our special day. Bryce, we can't thank you enough for orchestrating the wedding of our dreams."

My husband and I could not have imagined planning our wedding without Ivory + Stone! We worked very closely with Robyn & Bryce for the 3 months leading up to our wedding, and it made the WORLD of a difference. They were beyond helpful when it came to communicating with vendors, reviewing our contracts, and thinking of all the little details we would have never considered ourselves to make sure the day went as smoothly as possible. And it did! I had always heard that "something always goes wrong on your wedding day", but to be honest, nothing did! Everything went so beautifully and seamlessly, and we know that this wouldn't have been possible without Bryce and Robyn!

"Choosing to work with Ivory + Stone as our wedding coordinators was without a doubt the best decision we made when starting to plan our wedding! Bryce was our lead planner and we also worked closely with Robyn every step of the way. One aspect that we loved most about Ivory & Stone was that they had different packages depending on your needs for your wedding - it felt so personal already and I hadn't even met them yet. Their attention to detail is unmatched along with their style and design abilities. Both Bryce & Robyn were always responsive, supportive, and SO knowledgable about the wedding world. They brought our vision to life and there are not enough words to describe the dreaminess that was our wedding! They go above and beyond to ensure their clients' happiness from start to finish. This is a team with such talent to plan, style, and execute flawless weddings time after time - they are worth their weight in GOLD and we truly cannot say enough good things about Bryce, Robyn, and the entire Ivory + Stone team!"

"Robyn and Bryce were my planners and they were amazing! I am a very detailed person and normally am the one making sure action items happen and get done, but I could relax knowing they had everything taken care of. They are super organized, professional, & fun which reflects in their exceptional reputation in the wedding business. My guests commented on how great they were at the wedding, and they were able to execute on everything seamlessly so I could just enjoy! Highly recommend!!"

"I've had the pleasure of working with Bryce at Cradlepoint. During an extremely difficult time to plan corporate events, I can say she is an events Rockstar. Managing multiple projects, in a very uncertain time, always with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. I hope I am lucky enough to work together for a very long time."

"[Bryce], thank you for being a powerful leader, inspirational force, woman standing up for other women, and a young female entrepreneur we all could learn from who I am so very proud to know"

"Bryce is the woman at the table who sets the bar high and motivates others to strive for new heights. Bryce always takes the initiative when there is an opportunity to do more. Serving as VP Philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega in 2018, she planned double the philanthropy events that anyone had in prior years. One of the things that makes Bryce stand out is the level of ownership she takes in every event she plans. She takes pride in her work, and it shows in all the details that make her events come together seamlessly. Bryce does a lot of research and comes up with so many inspired ideas to make an event come to life—quite literally by bringing in puppies in her philanthropy Kisses for a Cause where she broke the norm of holding exclusive events off campus and threw one in the middle of the day in one of the most high traffic locations for the benefit of spreading the most awareness for domestic violence. Bryce anticipates problems before they occur and is calm under pressure. She has a knack for gaining buy-in for her ideas. Bryce is a strong leader, leveraging others’ strengths to achieve group goals, often hosting committee brainstorming sessions and encouraging people to have active roles in her events and contribute ideas. Bryce has a high level of organizational skills, strategically leveraging organizational and communication tools. She effectively streamlines communications to coordinate with over 100 volunteers and promote her events to hundreds of attendees."

“'Enthusiastic and energetic' is how everyone thinks of Bryce. These characteristics shined through every day and were critical when you are providing operational support and day-of logistics for senior level briefings between Fortune 500 companies. Bryce was always there to meet these important clients with a smile and ensure their every need was met. Bryce is thoughtful, attentive to detail, and defines what it means to be a true team player."

"Bryce is a motivated self-starter. I knew Bryce over the last year at the Experience Center in San Francisco - a year that saw significant challenges to our business. Despite these challenges, Bryce never stopped pursuing new opportunities for the center and never feared to drive these on her own. Not only was this extremely helpful, but her positive attitude was the rising tide for our group. Bryce would be a true asset for any position requiring executive interactions, the ability to communicate across silos, and a high level of self-sufficiency"

In December 2022, I was honored to be chosen as a Featured Female, part of Dr. Erika Aragona's work to highlight female entrepreneurs and philanthropists making positive changes in their communities. Dr. Erika is a board-certified family medicine practitioner and physician media consultant with a mission to make healthcare fun and equally accessible to women. I sat down with Dr. Erika to discuss founding Women Empower Women US, my goals for making the biggest impact in the lives of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and fostering a world that provides equal opportunities for women of all minorities.