WE PLAN THOUGHTFUL CELEBRATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT CREATING AN EVENT THAT’S TRUE TO WHO THEY ARE.
THOSE SHINE THE BRIGHTEST.

Hey, we’re Barbara & Alyssa but you can call us Barlyssa.

Event stylists Barbara and Alyssa sitting together and laughing

MARGARITA AFICIONADOS WITH TOUCHES OF LATIN SPICE, PEOPLE-PLEASING AND PERFECTIONISM ROLLED INTO ONE AWESOME DUO.

We also plan, curate and collaborate on love-fueled events & luxury picnics throughout the Rochester community.

A few more things to note about us:

  • We’ve been bonded together since the 4th grade

  • We sometimes cackle like hyenas when something is really funny

  • We’re addicted to Facebook Marketplace (and Amazon Prime)

  • 90% of our vocabulary is tv/movie quotes

Cluster of three circle images including Barlyssa, pearls, tea cup and lilac color touches.

How did we get here?

WE FEEL LIKE WE’VE BEEN PREPPING FOR THIS ADVENTURE OUR WHOLE LIVES WITHOUT KNOWING IT.

It all began when Alyssa was a new student in the middle of the 4th grade and the teacher made Barbara be her friend on her first day. We’ve been best friends since then and have truly grown up together.

We didn’t know event planning was something that we wanted to do until we were pushed into it by a family friend, Adele Jones. She attended an event we threw and raved about it the entire time. Fast forward a year when her daughter was graduating from nursing school and she wanted us to plan and curate the event. Needless to say, we were all the way in. That was Homemade Events’ first official event and we never looked back. We knew this is what we had been training for our whole lives. Because Adele believed in us, we finally committed to starting the business of our dreams and this is one of the biggest reasons we are here today. She believed when we didn’t believe and for that, we thank her every single day.

We firmly stand by…

COMMUNITY

Leveraging the power of community to create a culture of warmth and belonging so we can leave things better than we found them is a priority.

TRUST

We’re all about open, honest, and trusting two-way communication with each other and our lovely clients because without trust, what is there?

FAMILY

We are more than just a team-we are a family. We watch out for each other and go above and beyond for one another because we believe and trust in each other.

CREATIVITY

Sometimes our sense of adventure causes us to be unconventional in our solutions, but that’s what allows us to rise above and separates us from the competition.

IF YOU’RE ON BOARD WITH THESE VALUES THEN…

Sleepover masters Barlyssa planning and laughing together

Did we just become best friends?!

We’ll get on like a salt rim on a margarita glass if…

  • You’re about that inclusive life

  • You can… “tell me more, tell me more”

  • You don’t let party poopers poop on your party

  • You’re freakin’ over trying to DIY your event

  • Your ready to get cozy with a couple of talented, hilarious and snazzy event planners

  • You’re ready to throw an unforgettable, core-memory-inducing event

Client Love Notes

Testimonials
ASHLEY ROCHE
ASHLEY ROCHE

I loved my entire experience. Barbara and Alyssa were very professional and brought all of my ideas to life. Can't wait to book my next party.

WENDY MACDOWELL
WENDY MACDOWELL

My experience of working with Barbara & Alyssa was exceptional from beginning to end. Absolutely, 110% positive. Having never worked with event planners before, I was skeptical to do nothing, but they had it 100% covered. What they created literally took my breath away, made me tear up and the guests gasp in awe. These ladies don’t just decorate, they create pure magic. We can’t wait for our next special event!

ADELE JONES
ADELE JONES

Marshmallows in apothecary jars to look like cotton balls, pretzel rods dipped in colored chocolate to look like thermometers, small specimen cups filled with apple juice to look like, well you know; these were all creative ideas Homemade Events used to celebrate my niece's graduation from nursing school. Everyone was impressed. They listened to what we wanted and executed the party with professionalism, attention to detail and no drama. I highly recommend these highly capable and extremely talented women.

BONNIE EVERS
BONNIE EVERS

I can't say enough about how accommodating these ladies were for our wonderful picnic for two on our 50th wedding anniversary! A delightful experience and the foods were good as well. Felt like a luxurious "Downton Abby" picnic!

TERESA LOPEZ-JONES
TERESA LOPEZ-JONES

I gave Homemade Events a color scheme and let them handle the rest. I was blown away when I walked into my baby shower and saw all of the beautiful decorations, yummy food, and inviting atmosphere. I felt like they really understood who I am and what I would like for this event and I didn’t have to lift a finger. I can’t wait to have another reason to book an event with these ladies. They understand how to make your vision a reality.

JASMINE VEGA
JASMINE VEGA

I wasn’t expecting our bachelorette picnic to be as beautiful and relaxing as it was. Barbara and Alyssa took care of everything from set up to clean up. Everything from the signs to the plates and the little speaker was absolutely amazing. They did such a phenomenal job that there were people driving by and stopping by just to see what it was. Thank you, Barbara and Alyssa - we all LOVED it!

JEN GENDRON
JEN GENDRON

Our Butterfly Fairy Princess Tea Party was amazing! The attention to every single detail was outstanding! Barbara & Alyssa took our ideas and ran with them, creating a most memorable experience. We CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH! What a GREAT team these ladies are to bring your visions to fulfillment, creating lasting memories for our family.

MYA THOMAS-POPE
MYA THOMAS-POPE

The picnic was amazing! My husband was so happy and relaxed that he wanted to lay out and take a nap!! He’s been bragging about it ever since! Definitely a birthday to remember! We definitely will be booking again!

BETHANY PADILLA
BETHANY PADILLA

Absolutely out of this world! I cannot begin to explain how wonderful this team is ! From start to finish they made me feel like a queen! They truly went all out. The whole day I was just in awe! They made it special and definitely one to remember !

YASMIN ROSSY
YASMIN ROSSY

Outstanding! They did an incredible job and went beyond my expectations! I couldn’t have asked for anything better for my 25th birthday! Would recommend, always ❤️

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