Events of Distinction

Inspired by the couple’s personalities, heritage or favorite things in life, Events of Distinction thinks and designs like a master artist to create “Wedding Works of Art” exclusively for their clients! An amazed couple remarked, “How you managed to wring such creativity out of our tastes and personalities we will never understand.”

  Events of Distinction is led by the versatile Joyce Scardina Becker, a combination interior, floral and event designer extraordinaire with over 25 years of experience, strengthened by professional credentials as a Certified Wedding Consultant (CWC), Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). With her gracious demeanor, vivacious personality and copious amounts of energy and talent, Joyce has become a leading tastemaker in the wedding world. The Founding President of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) and the author of Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding, Joyce holds preeminent leadership roles in the wedding industry. Her wedding wisdom has been showcased on KRON, NBC, and ABC in San Francisco and Los Angeles.“I have great admiration for what you have done professionally. I have great respect for your integrity around your business and our industry…You have really made an enormous contribution,” says a leading catering executive who loves working with her.

Complementing their design studio in Northern California, Events of Distinction has added an office in Southern California, where Sarah Kern Possick transforms the couple’s wedding vision into wondrous moments. Professionally trained as a Certified Wedding Planner, Sarah creates beautifully appointed events that surpass the hopes and desires of her clients! Born and raised in beautiful Malibu and a graduate of USC, Sarah’s local expertise makes her one of Southern California’s most valuable resources. With nine years of courtroom experience as an attorney, Sarah offers the unique combination of a brilliant mind along with the creativity necessary to meticulously execute show-stopping events.

Events of Distinction is a master at logistics and timing, allowing family and friends to savor the celebration and treasure the memories. A delighted bride recalls, “Countless people warned me that the day would be a blur and go by so fast that it would be difficult to remember all the amazing details. But, these people didn’t have Joyce! Because of you and your team, we were able to enjoy everything and truly be in the moment.”

Respected and adored by peers and clients, Events of Distinction is a jewel among those in the nuptial know: they are on preferred vendor lists at the Julia Morgan Ballroom, the Kohl Mansion, the Culinary Institute of America, the Carneros Inn and other venues. A premier wedding designer, Events of Distinction has garnered 15 Gala and Esprit Awards (the event industry’s equivalent of the Oscars and the Golden Globes) as well as 29 nominations. “My head is still spinning from Saturday! Unreal event and one of the most beautiful I’ve seen. Congratulations and BRAVA!!!” exclaims a catering company owner.

Over the years, Events of Distinction’s work has captivated hundreds of brides and thousands of guests. A darling couple, smitten by the results, wrote, “The day was dedicated to celebrating our love for one another and that message was never lost, even as it was framed by the most spectacularly creative and executed wedding planning wizardry imaginable.”