ABOUT WILLOW AND TALA
Sacred moments taking place in creative spaces has always been the cornerstone of Willow & Tala. No holiday, birthday of a friend or anniversary with a loved one has gone by without extraordinary creative effort. The magical lens in which Austyn had always celebrated her own life, began to paint the lives of her family and friends. Her at-home events, evolved into wedding venues, engagement parties and baby showers.
Alas, Willow and Tala was born.
Austyn’s endless quest for creative expression and desire to embrace life’s most special moments - transformed into specialized weddings, children’s parties, dinner events - anything with cause for celebration.
Who is Willow? In the story of, Pocahontas, “Willow” is the wise grandmother tree.
Who is Tala? In the story of, Moana, “Tala” is also the wise grandmother figure.
Both inspired and misunderstood at times, they are anchored in compassion, take the road less traveled and stand with strength in the face of resistance.
This is Willow and Tala.
With a magical twist on the norm, an unconventional approach to otherwise traditional events, we continue to forge new creative paths, take risks and work with integrity.
We believe that life is to be endlessly celebrated. We want to inspire you every step of the way. Through our meetings, custom mood boards and entire designs process, our focus will always be to celebrate with you and bring your most sacred moments to life.
Meet Austyn
AUSTYN ERICKSON | Owner, Lead Designer
My name is Austyn, and I'm the owner and creative force behind Willow & Tala. I'm a mother of three, and my family is a constant source of inspiration for my work. I have a passion for Art, Events, Planning + Design, and I'm always seeking out new experiences and adventures to fuel my creativity.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and collaborate on your upcoming event or branding.
Stay Tuned for our Latest Project:
A Podcast inspired by the world of events, it’s vendors, and all the stories in between.
Coming Late 2025
Meet V
VERONICA RAMIREZ | Lead Balloon Artist & Event Assistant
Hey guys! My name is Veronica
A Born & Raised SoCal Girl! I love anything that is DIY, eating sushi, watching Friends, playing soccer, and snuggling at home with my two fur babies!
I found a love for DIY early on in life. I love getting messy, being creative, & creating colorful projects!
I am so happy that life led me to be a part of the Willow & Tala Family. Here at Willow & Tala, I get to help set up gorgeous events, design killer installs, display fun backdrops, balloons and scenery for your events!
We currently have so many amazing event assistants and a few lead coordinators working with us that you may see at your event! Stay tuned for more introductions soon from our girl behind the computer, the gal keeping us organized and a few more!