Local Treasures

Every month we highlight a local small business that we think everyone needs to know about.

Gold monogram logo reading “Aisle & Vow Wedding Planning” on a dark teal background

My November highlight is Aisle & Vow, a wedding planning business owned by Shalene Kearny, Master Certified Wedding Planner.

Smiling woman with long curly dark hair wearing a tan blazer and white turtleneck, with a Master Certified Wedding Planner badge.

What do you enjoy most about being a wedding planner?

I love helping couples create the wedding they envision, while taking away the stress of managing the day themselves. Seeing them relaxed, happy and able to be fully present on such an important day brings me so much joy. I really do feel personally invested in their day.

Why did you go into this business?

I believe every couple deserves professional support, whatever that looks like for them. I love helping couples figure out what they actually need and what matters most to them, whether that means full-service planning or something much simpler. I just want them to love their wedding day. And honestly, I enjoy planning things anyway, so weddings were a pretty natural fit.

Is there anything unique about the Central Valley wedding scene compared with San Francisco, Los Angeles or other areas?

One of our biggest advantages is the weather. Our most popular wedding months, March through May and September through October, are generally pretty mild, and we have so many venues with beautiful outdoor options. Weddings also tend to be more affordable here than in places like San Francisco or Los Angeles, which can give couples more flexibility with their budget.