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Tori Bailey - Wedding CoordinatorTori Bailey brings her event planning skills to the winery as one of our wedding coordinators. She comes to us with over 8 years experience in the administrative field. We fell in love with Tori because of her warm heart, love for people and her unbelievable organizational skills. She will make sure every detail of your wedding is taken care of! Tori's favorite part of her job is getting to know the couple. "Hearing the engagement stories and how the couple fell in love always makes my heart melt. I love working here because I get to hear these stories all day long." We know you will enjoy working with Tori. |
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Karon Cartwright - Food and Beverage ManagerKaron Cartwright is Ponte Winery's Food and Beverage Manager. While Karon heads the Smokehouse Restaurant, kitchen and event department her true passion is revealed when she heads the wedding department. With 19 years in the hospitality industry, ranging from the Four Seasons Manele Bay Lanai Resort to the Hyatt Kaanapali, Maui. Karon brings experience, knowledge, and an overwhelming amount of peace and calmness to our bridal couples. "I understand 100% how important a wedding day is so being organized and experienced helps me prepare for each individual wedding. There is no reason why your wedding day should be stressful. It is my job to ensure that it is the best day of your life." Karon is married to Michael Cartwright, a renowned wedding minister who performs over 100 weddings in the Temecula area per year. Between the two of them they eat, drink and sleep weddings and LOVE it. "I've been blessed to choose my career path in this life. I am passionate about weddings, from hearing the stories of the newly engaged couples to making sure their wedding goes off without a hitch." Karon is known around Ponte Winery as the woman who trumps Martha Stewart. Her ability to envision an event, her unbelievable creative talent and her skill to bring the event together with ease is what sets her apart. We hope you will enjoy getting to know Karon. |
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Kristen De Wyn - Banquet ManagerKristen Dewyn is Ponte Winery's Banquet Manager. She joins the Ponte Winery team with over 10 years in the hospitality business. As the Banquet Manager Kristin is in charge of all the operational duties on the day of your event; from ensuring your table favors are in place to making sure the main entrée is served on time she gets the job done. We love Kristen so much because we know she will do anything it takes to make an event go smoothly. Often working 14-16 hour days Kristen prides herself in her dedication to the couple, ensuring every detail is met and their expectations are exceeded. We hope you enjoy getting to know Kristen. |
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Sharon Nicola
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Caren Perez - Wedding CoordinatorCaren Perez is originally from Panama, Central America, and is one of Ponte Winery's bilingual team members. As a Wedding Coordinator, Caren brings several years experience in the hospitality industry. Her favorite part of being a coordinator is watching the groom see his bride for the first time. "It's so romantic," she explains "after working together for so long its incredibly rewarding to watch the couple meet at the altar and enjoy everything that we have been so diligent in planning; it's hard not to get emotional." Caren is a people person whose warmth and friendliness stretches on for miles. |
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Elizabeth Tyler - Special Events CoordinatorElizabeth Tyler is Ponte Winery's Special Events Coordinator. She moved to southern California from Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Elizabeth is in charge of all social and corporate parties and meetings including rehearsal dinners and often helps out with weddings when needed. Her attention to detail, constant focus on excellence and kind nature make her a pleasure to work with. In fact, most of Ponte Winery's guests who have hosted a party at Ponte Winery stay in contact with Elizabeth even after the party has passed. Elizabeth will make sure your event exceeds your expectations. |
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About this Page: Planning the perfect wine country wedding is as simple as bringing together the right people to make your dreams come true and Ponte Family Estate Winery has done just that! Meet our Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Director, and all our wedding and special event planners here.