Meet Codi Stonehouse of Sage + Stone Weddings LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Codi Stonehouse.

Hi Codi, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve always been passionate about helping others, but in my way. I was always volunteering at events, involved in the Student Council – you name it! After graduating high school, I landed a student worker position with the events team at ASU, which led to working for iHeart Radio for a few years as their events coordinator; during that time, I found my love for events. At the time, I was convinced I would work in Radio forever or own a concert venue. Oh, was I wrong! Fast forward a few years, and I’m planning my wedding and had a blast doing it! It came naturally, and I got incredible feedback from all our vendors, guests, and family. Never in a million years did I see myself in the wedding industry, but I felt so at home I found my calling. I found my people! I dove head first into building my business and booking my first few weddings. I’m still friends with many of those early brides today, and I’m so thankful they trusted me to be a part of their day. Two years later, my business is bigger and better than ever imagined. I have an incredible team by my side and haven’t looked back since!

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Oh gosh, no! I knew nothing about running a business and had no clue what went into a wedding day; I figured if I could manage concert days, a wedding would be a breeze. Wow, was I naive! I had yet to learn what work went into coordinating a wedding behind the scenes, let alone running a business. There were a lot of tears, late nights, and hard lessons learned. I sacrificed many weekends with my family and friends and honestly still do! I had to learn to set boundaries with my couples, communicate with tough vendors, market myself on social media, and handle very opinionated family members. I failed a lot but wouldn’t have it any other way. All those failures got me here today, and I’ll embrace the many more failures to come. The wedding industry is not for the faint of heart, but I love every second.

I appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Sage + Stone Weddings LLC?
We’re not just wedding planners; we’re memory-makers and storytellers. Our journey began with a passion for celebrating love in its most authentic form. Each love story is a unique masterpiece, deserving of a wedding day that reflects the couple’s essence. Our approach is simple yet profound – we’re here to create a day that is 100% you. Tradition is a suggestion, not a rule, and we’re ready to toss it out the window to make your day truly yours. We specialize in weddings and elopements for the wildly in love, offering everything from Months of Coordination to Full Service Planning. Wedding planning can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with us by your side, stress takes a back seat. We handle the logistics, manage the timelines, and tackle any challenges. You deserve to enjoy your engagement and focus on what truly matters – each other.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
My husband, Clayton, has always been my biggest hype man, and I’m so thankful for him. He pushed me to start the business and continues to go along with all my crazy ideas! The wedding vendor community in Arizona is top-notch; Katie with Cedar and Sage Weddings and Miranda with Miranda Madison Events have been my biggest mentors – always cheering me on and offering advice and support when needed. I’ve made many close friends working these weddings; how can you not? Taylour with Old School Tap, Lala with Oohlala Photography, Candis with Honeybee Cake Co, and Maria with Wolford Weddings! I’m so thankful for their friendship and support.

Pricing:

• Virtual 90-Minute Planning Session starting at $250
• Month of Coordination Starting at $1,900
• Partial Planning + Coordination Starting at $3,500
• Full-Service Planning + Coordination Starting at $6,500

Contact Info:

• Website: https://sagestoneweddings.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sage.stoneweddings/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sage.stoneweddings

Image Credits
@stonehouse.photography, @baleighcreedphoto, @teleanphotography, @forthewestandwildphoto, @oohlalaphotography, @hannahlorschphotofilm, @thetinnins