ABOUT CHÉRE ROSALIE
Perfection doesn't just happen. It's planned.
Nope, none of us is named Chère or Rosalie! So where does our name come from?
Well, Chère means " dear " in French and Rosalie is the name of our founder's grandmother, who has been and continues to be a powerful influence in her life. Grandma Rosalie always wanted to pursue her passion for the wedding industry but never had the chance. So, it was only fitting that when our founder decided to launch her own company she name it after her. Chère Rosalie designs, plans and coordinates beautiful weddings in her honor.
Whether you have dreamed about your wedding since you were a kid or you’re new to the idea entirely, you want the day to be perfect. That’s where we come in. Chère Rosalie will flawlessly execute each detail you spent months planning or help bring your vision to life by taking the lead on every aspect of your special day. We strive to make sure your wedding is stress-free, seamless, and stunning.
THE LADIES OF CHÉRE ROSALIE
friends who believe in bold romance and intentional planning
KIM PESTALOZZI
Owner, Lead Planner & Creative Director
Kim discovered her passion for weddings after having to plan her own wedding in just 7 weeks due to an unexpected family illness. In the midst of the scramble to find a last-minute venue and vendors, get wedding dress alterations, send out invitations and more, she never felt overwhelmed: she felt energized. The day turned out perfectly and Kim knew she wanted to plan more weddings to help other couples make their " I Do " dreams come true.
Kim began coordinating weddings in NYC before launching Chère Rosalie. Prior to planning weddings, she spend a decade working in television news production, winning two Emmy Awards. She's trained to handle high pressure situations with many moving parts and a range of personalities. Not surprisingly, this specific skill set lends itself seamlessly to the wedding planning industry. Kim is the proud mama of her son Bradley, happily married to her husband, Chris, and is obsessed with her beloved dogs, Moxxi and Tango.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
The sense of calm and excitement after the entire wedding party makes it down the aisle
SARAH
Lead Event Coordinator
Sarah always loved the idea of working in the wedding industry and being a small part of a couples’ special day, but she never thought she’d take the leap. However , after seeing some of her close friends working as coordinators, she knew it would be the perfect fit for her! In addition to her passion for special events, Sarah also works full-time as a producer at a top-tier media company, giving her the unique skill set necessary to excel as a wedding coordinator.
Sarah is a proud native New Yorker and currently pursuing an MBA at New York University. She’s a thrill-seeker who loves hiking and going on adventures with her fiancé or friends.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
When couples recite their own personal vows during the ceremony
CHRISTINA
Event Coordinator and Design Assistant
While planning her own wedding, Christina realized how much she truly enjoys events. She hired Kim for her own wedding in 2021 and was forever grateful for how seamless and stress free the day was. Soon after, she inquired about becoming one of our coordinators. There is something about the rush of a wedding day that makes her so happy. It is such a cheerful celebration, and she loves being a part of it. Seeing couples start the next chapter of their lives together surrounded by the people they love most is heartwarming. Christina also works as an elementary school science teacher on Long Island. She’s a Chipotle-lover who spends her free time gardening and doing home improvement projects.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
Watching the expression on the couples' faces during their first look
HANNAH
Event Coordinator
Hannah discovered her passion for events while attending Northeastern University, where she received her BS in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Business Administration. In 2013, she relocated to New York City, and spent nearly a decade overseeing event departments with Michelin-starred chefs in the restaurant industry. She has planned and produced over 1,500 events including corporate dinners and galas, weddings, tv & film shoots, premiere parties, bar & bat mitzvahs and more.
Hannah resides in Stamford, CT with her fiancé and received her Registered Yoga Teacher Certification in Costa Rica. You will likely find her out on the water in a boat or eating lobster rolls.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
When couples makes their grand entrance into reception
DELAnEY
Production and Marketing Manager
Event Coordinator
Delaney found her passion for events in college while working in the nonprofit world planning charity galas. She then spent the next few years working at an events venue hosting all sorts of social gatherings including showers, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, corporate holiday parties, and the most common - weddings. Being introduced into the wedding world, she became enthralled. During the pandemic she began her own business as a freelance wedding coordinator and virtual assistant to wedding professionals and found the perfect fit with Chère Rosalie.
Delaney resides in Brooklyn. She spends her free time playing on co-ed rec soccer leagues, attending concerts around the city, and hosting friends in her home for dinner parties.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
Watching the couple see each other for the first time on wedding day
PAYTON
Event Assistant
Payton always adored the idea of working in the events industry and helping people bring their creative visions to life! She began working with a theater organization where she designed and planned all of their fundraising and show night events. While pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management at St. Thomas Aquinas College, she found her true passion in the wedding industry. After an incredible internship at Chère Rosalie, Payton joined the team as an event assistant and continues to pursue her love of wedding planning and helping couples make their dream day come true.
Payton resides in New City, NY. She is our crafting queen who also loves spending time in the kitchen trying out new recipes. Her favorite to make are baked goods and we are all happy to be her taste testers.
FAVORITE MOMENT OF A WEDDING:
When the married couple gets to see the reception area for the first time
