Ruby & Rose is a boutique event planning and design company based in San Francisco, California. Inspired by people, stories, and travel, we design events for life’s most joyous occasions by combining thoughtful, refined details and finely-tuned logistics. We are guided by the principles of authenticity, originality, and trust, and create events that celebrate the unique stories of our clients.
MEET RACHAEL
Rachael Silard is the owner and principal planner of Ruby & Rose. Rachael grew up in a small town outside of Boston and comes from a family of culture nerds, travelers, and foodies. Rachael loves to travel and is always looking for ways to bring in design inspiration from her adventures to places like Japan, Scandinavia, India and Morocco.
Rachael started Ruby & Rose in 2014 and brings years of corporate consulting and project management experience as well as an eclectic sense of design and creativity to wedding and event planning.
Rachael lives in San Francisco with her husband and two small kids.
What sets us apart
Creativity in design
We are inspired by modern design, the idea that less is usually more, and the ethereal nature of time and space. We believe that the best events are both visually beautiful and also imbued with the feeling and intent you want to share with your guests. We tend not to conform to any particular style, which gives us the freedom to design events that feel refined, original, and current without being trendy. Our clients appreciate our ability to incorporate authentic elements into their celebrations in a meaningful, tasteful, and beautiful way.
wealth of experience
Our 10+ years of experience in event planning and corporate consulting equip us with a deep knowledge of project planning, logistics and strong vendor relationships, which translates to a seamless, stress-free experience for our clients.
high touch service
We believe in quality over quantity, and take on a limited number of events each year so that we are able to give you our undivided attention in the months and days leading up to your event.
attention to detail
We know that it’s all in the details. We bring an editing eye to everything we do to ensure that every detail on event day is perfect, from the placement of your veil before you walk down the aisle to the fold of every napkin.
Cassie Valente Photography
THE STORY BEHIND RUBY & ROSE
Ruby Mae Ward, Rachael’s great-grandmother, inspires Rachael both in her professional and personal life. Born in 1899 in West Virginia, Ruby was a true pioneer woman. A skilled seamstress, cook, and cultivator of roses, she prided herself on being a gracious hostess and always managed to find beauty in her everyday surroundings. Ruby often liked to say that “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well," which is a philosophy that Rachael also embraces.
Rose comes from Rosenau, an old German family name meaning ‘field of roses’ on Rachael’s father’s side. As a wedding is at its core about the joining of two families, Ruby & Rose seemed a fitting name under which to move forward.