SMITH + JAMES IS A WEDDING PLANNING + DESIGN STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN CURATED CELEBRATIONS WORLDWIDE.
NAMED “ONE OF THE TOP WEDDING PLANNERS IN THE WORLD” BY OVER THE MOON,
“ONE OF THE BEST WEDDING PLANNERS IN AMERICA” BY BRIDES MAGAZINE
“Tory and Lauren are known for their extremely edited eye, with a pulse on what is right now and what is coming next in bridal design and decor. They also, basically second to none, have an ability to really connect and become friends with their clients.”
Photo by Norman & Blake
We’re all about the experience.
There’s just a little magic running through the entire wedding process—from the proposal to the honeymoon. Our goal is to capture that feeling—bottle it up, and serve it to each guest.
Whether your priorities for your wedding are a sweet ceremony, an exquisite food program, an epic dance party, crescendo moments to surprise and delight your guests, or all of the above—we’re the team for you.
We specialize in events that start off really clean and end a little bit messy. Highly curated, heavily edited aesthetics with dance parties that your friends will never forget.
We will make your wedding week feel chic, vibrant, and personal, with a seamless guest experience and a stress-free day (and planning process) for you.
When it all comes together, your biggest concern on your wedding day will be whether or not to have another glass of champagne… and we’ll make sure that you do.
SMITH + JAMES IS FULLY INCLUSIVE.
WE CELEBRATE ALL RACES, GENDERS, SEXUALITIES, AND RELIGIONS.
TORY SMITH
OWNER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Tory is a California native who has traveled the world extensively, having visited over 60 countries. Her career began in the music industry where she worked to become the head curator for the GRAMMY Museum at LA Live. Tory's creative aptitude, grit, and ability to laugh through the stressful times are what keeps her clients referring her to their friends. She loves a good martini, art for art's sake, champagne + flashlights (in combination), and really thrives in a “Tiny Dancer” sing-along. She resides in Los Angeles in a 1925 fixer-upper with her husband Blake and their two sons Benny + Cole. You can catch her on weekends off watching baseball—either cheering on her own two Little Leaguers or the LA Dodgers.
Favorite country: France, but Japan is close second
On my forever playlist: Polo + Pan
Favorite part of the wedding day: Confetti Cannons
LAUREN SILAVIN
STUDIO MANAGER
An LA native with a background in marketing, Lauren is a true creative and out-of-the-box thinker. The s+j team jokes that she can pretty much do anything, as her resume expands exponentially with each country we visit—as do her international traffic violations. How do you say ‘oops’ in Italian? A hype girl through-and-through, Lauren is the ultimate cheerleader for every smith + james bride. And she’s not afraid to use a dad joke both ironically and unironically…consider yourself warned. A cocktail connoisseur, Spotify playlist guru and avid reader, she lives with her husband David, new son Theo, and pup Millie in Northridge, California.
Favorite country: Italy
On my forever playlist: John Mayer
Favorite part of the wedding day: When the s+j team winds up on the dance floor with the bride and groom