Founder & Senior Wedding Planner

Candice is the fearless leader behind The Styled Stem. Originally from Queens, NY, she now lives just outside of Philly in Lafayette Hill, PA. She is a loving mom, partner, and passionate creative.

With more than a decade of experience producing weddings of all shapes and sizes and a solid background in hospitality, Candice created The Styled Stem to share her knowledge and expertise with couples everywhere through her signature personalized wedding style. Our couples love her ability to connect, her confidence, and her calm demeanor in any situation. She has been recognized for her thoughtfulness, thorough communication, and relatability. As Founder & Senior Wedding Planner, Candice takes the lead on curating each couple’s unique wedding day experience with a focus on both design and logistics.

Candice services PA, NJ, DE & NY weddings primarily and will travel. She shares all of her awesomeness with her partner, Kenny, their furbaby, Kohl and their care-free, spunky toddler, Grace. After the hustle and bustle of wedding season, you can find her spending time with friends and family in NY and around Philly, traveling, writing, and simply enjoying quality time at home.

Associate Wedding Planner

Cher is a natural social broker and event planner. With over a decade of expertise in community engagement, project management, and non-profit event curation, she's not just an Associate Wedding Planner – she's your creative companion on the journey to "I do." Cher's journey from nonprofit leadership to the world of weddings is a tale of passion and pursuit.

In the whirlwind of the #GreatResignation, Cher decided to pen her own chapter, embracing a world where dreams take center stage. Her entrepreneurial journey has led her to diverse experiences, from strategy consulting with emerging artists to planning destination celebrations. Now, as part of The Styled Stem, Cher infuses weddings with her infectious enthusiasm and organizational prowess. She has a knack for bringing structure to creative ideas and managing logistics with flair, ensuring your special day is a masterpiece. Let Cher sprinkle her magic, turning your wedding dreams into a vibrant reality!

Cher is a native New Yorker who still calls the city home where she lives with her cherished plant babies. When she's not caught up in the hustle, Cher unwinds by connecting with nature, diving into creative DIY projects, traveling to explore diverse cultures, and playing hostess extraordinaire at thoughtfully curated gatherings for friends.

Virtual Assistant & Day of Coordinator

Rae has over a decade of event planning experience. Her love for coordinating events began during her freshman year of college. She spent 3 years working events at the Philadelphia Zoo. Rae also brings 6 years of day of coordination experience to the team and is excited to be involved in the process from start to finish.

Rae is a Philly transplant originally from Erie, PA. When she’s not working you can either find her reading or watching cooking competitions.

Event Designer & Day of Coordinator

Latara loves styling our events! With over 4 years of experience at The Styled Stem and decorating social events in her free time for friends and family, Latara is your go to for all things design. On your wedding day, you can rest assured your decor and setup will be flawless due to her meticulous attention to detail & keen eye for style.

While being at The Styled Stem, Latara thrives in the world of floorplans, mood boards and inventory lists. Her priority is understanding your vision and expectations for your wedding day setup needs.

Latara lives in Mays Landing, NJ. When not at work in her full-time role as a Director of Nursing, you can catch her jetsetting across the globe or spending time with friends or family in Philly & Ny.