A woman with long wavy brown hair and light skin is smiling, sitting on a brown bench against a textured pink wall. She is wearing a white suit, accessorized with jewelry, and has one hand resting on her knee and the other touching her neck.

MEET SOLMAZ BURKE

Founder & Creative Director

Solmaz Burke brings a discerning eye for design and a natural instinct for hospitality to every celebration she creates.

With more than a decade of experience in event design and production, including her earlier brand, Pretty Occasions, Solmaz founded Burke Events to bring a more considered, design-led approach to luxury weddings in Napa Valley and beyond.

With a background rooted in both creative direction and event production, Solmaz approaches weddings with an appreciation for beauty, an understanding of the complexities behind each event, and a belief that the most memorable celebrations are deeply personal.

Her leadership style is collaborative, composed, and hands-on. She works closely with her clients and creative partners, bringing clarity to the planning process while allowing each couple's personality and priorities to shape the celebration.

For Solmaz, the greatest luxury is not simply how an event looks, but how effortlessly it unfolds and how genuinely it reflects the people being celebrated.

Burke Events is a luxury wedding planning and design studio based in Napa Valley, creating distinctive celebrations throughout California and beyond. Led by founder and creative director Solmaz Burke, our team brings together creative vision, experienced planning and a collaborative spirit. We believe the strongest celebrations are shaped by genuine relationships, an understanding of our clients, and a shared commitment to creating celebrations that feel unmistakably personal.

The studio

MEET OUR TEAM

Lead Planner at Burke Events Ashley Dohren

ASHLEY DOHREN

Ashley brings an organized, attentive approach to wedding planning, guiding clients through the many moving parts of their celebration with care and confidence.

Lead Planner

Event Production Manager at Burke Events Leslie Alverez

LESLIE ALVAREZ

Leslie brings a calm, organized, and personable approach to every celebration. With a thoughtful eye for detail and a focus on seamless execution, she oversees the many moving parts of the wedding day, ensuring everything unfolds beautifully and effortlessly.

Event Production Manager