Gretchen Ulrich

Founder & Stylist

Gretchen has a passion for the gorgeous, meaningful details that transform the ordinary into something truly extraordinary. With a strong background in marketing and event planning, she combines her creativity and eye for design with just the right touch of perfectionism — making each event feel intentional, personal, and unforgettable.

Her journey began in 2013 while planning her own wedding. She had an absolute blast searching for vintage teacups, dessert plates, and charming décor pieces that made her celebration feel uniquely hers. That joy sparked something bigger — and in 2015, she turned her wedding hobby into a full-fledged business, launching Otis + Pearl Vintage Partwares with the very pieces she collected for her big day.

What began as a small collection of treasures has now grown into a curated inventory of over 10,000 one-of-a-kind tabletop pieces. Today, Gretchen is living her dream — spending her days surrounded by beauty, storytelling through design, and helping clients celebrate the most meaningful moments of their lives.

FAVORITE THINGS: cappuccinos (her husband is a coffee roaster after-all), Ojai Rosé, color, true crime, sun dresses, bad reality TV, and anything with sugar.

HOBBIES: traveling, hunting for vintage treasures, and beach days with the family.

FAVORITE PARTS OF WEDDINGS: Personalized vows, signature cocktails, heartfelt toasts, and — of course — a great wedding band!