The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

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376 Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

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Wildflowers Elegant Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I’m Katie Tinker, Owner of Wildflowers Elegant Events. I am the wife of a Wildland Firefighter and a mama to two precious little boys & a furbaby who have stolen my heart forever. I fell in love with wedding/event planning while planning my own wedding 7 years ago. While most feel event planning to be stressful and full of anxiety I find it to be exciting and fulfilling. I am looking forward to working with you to bring your event dreams to life. And in doing that, it is my mission to make it easy, stress free, fun and an exciting journey for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Katie and her team at Wildflower Elegant Events enough. I also want to start this review by saying that I didn't even think I needed a coordinator. My husband brought it up, and I was like "I don't think we need one, I've got all the planning down", but then he brought up all the reasons that a day of coordinator would be helpful. Let me just say - it was the best decision we ever made!!! I don't even know what I would have done without her. She was so helpful from beginning to end and was SO much more than just a "Day of" wedding coordinator, she helped throughout the months leading up to the wedding, around the time I was so overwhelmed with planning and helped me with things I would never have even thought about. Once we agreed we needed a coordinator, I had talked to/had consultations with a lot of people, and going with Katie was the best choice I made for my wedding day. She was in our budget/price range and from our first "consultation" I could just tell that she was the right choice. It felt right away that she CARED, and I wasn't going to just be a number for her. I also wanted to find someone who had experience with Jewish weddings, and although she did have some experience with less traditional Jewish weddings, I could tell that she was going to really learn and do the wedding right (ours was a fairly traditional Conservative Jewish wedding). Needless to say, my intuition was right and she learned everything she could about the traditions we wanted to honor. Leading up to the wedding, I was struggling finding a few vendors, and was extremely anxious about it, but she helped me to find a make up artist and a baker for the cake, and both ended up being AMAZING finds. She helped me finalize and curate our timeline to perfection and communicated it to all of our other vendors, and then made sure we stuck to that timeline on the day of. She gave me advice and told me about things I wouldn't have even thought about. I filled out a little intake form with what my vision was for the wedding and she made sure it came to life to perfection. She made sure all of the traditional Jewish activities we wanted were incorporated into the timeline, and made sure the day went by seamlessly. She coordinated with all the vendors to make sure everything looked and felt exactly as we had envisioned it. She also was there for me on the day of. If I had an issue or problem, a wardrobe malfunction (my dress ripped and she had a needle and thread ready to go!), was hungry or needed a drink, was frustrated because people weren't where they needed to be before the ceremony, whatever little thing it was, she was there to fix every problem if they arose. Katie was also just a great friend and hype woman throughout the whole day. She made me feel so great and beautiful, and truly was there for me from beginning to end. If you have any doubts or questions about hiring a wedding coordinator, let me just tell you that choosing Katie and Wildflower Elegant Events is choosing an option that will make your wedding planning and wedding day stress-free and PERFECT.
Priscilla D., 4 months ago
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Serenity Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I founded Serenity Weddings with one core belief : You should feel like the guest of honor at your wedding, and be present to enjoy this moment with all of your loved ones. I believe that each wedding is a unique expression of your love, and that no two weddings should feel the same. My goal is to help you create your dream wedding, the one where your guests will leave raving about how beautiful and special it was, and how it told your individual love story. Whether you're looking for a day-of or month-of coordinator, a partial planner, or a stylist, I am here in your corner to help bring all of your dreams to life.

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As a wedding photographer, the relationship between coordinator and photographer can make a huge difference in how the day flows and how the couple can enjoy their day. Desiree was amazing to work with, super professional, very flexible and helpful in making decisions when the plan changed. I know the couple thought the day went off without a hitch, Desiree is an absolute pro and I can wait to work with her again.
Julia Schweiss Photo, 8 months ago
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Lizzie Noble Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We started on the East Coast with swanky DC fundraisers and Vice Presidential dinners and galas. We moved to the West Coast to make your dreams become a reality. Specializing in “your big day” we make your wedding feel exactly how it should- ALL ABOUT YOU! We will handle everything- the way you want it and make your vision come to life... And if you need help with your vision I got that covered too!

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing Lizzie Noble Events to plan our wedding is the best decision we could have possibly made. My husband and I had no idea where to start or what to do, and Lizzie was amazing! She jumped right in and gave us ideas, guidance and organization. We had no idea what vendors to use, how to budget for things or what we really wanted, but Lizzie got to know us as a couple and helped give us our dream wedding! Honestly, I have recommended her to so many of my friends, and she is currently planning my little sister's wedding because our whole family loved her so much! CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!
Lauren P., a year ago
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Erica Lauren Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have always been a planner—from friends’ weddings, childhood birthday parties, family vacations, and bachelorettes! Professionally, I spent six years producing events for Creative Artists Agency and United Talent Agency, and I recently produced the 2022 Golden Globe Awards. I then joined the nonprofit world, planning galas, internal company programs, virtual gatherings, and speaker series for Los Angeles-based Skid Row Housing Trust. At the same time, I never stopped planning client weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erica is an incredible wedding coordinator and person. She is so detail oriented, quick to communicate, thinks ahead and you can tell she loves what she does. She worked well with our budget and gave us so many great options for vendors. She is calm and really made our day as stress free as possible. We're so grateful we had her helping us plan our special day. We truly couldn't have done it without her.
Genna, 4 months ago
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Ellamae Productions 

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,000

Ellamae Productions is a full-service, bespoke event design and production studio based in Los Angeles, available worldwide. We are experts in curating weddings which feel unique and intentional, an art form which we have perfected with over 10 years of experience in wedding design and production. ‍ At Ellamae Productions, you can expect a high-touch client experience and white glove service throughout the planning process to execution. It is our top priority to ensure you feel relaxed, present throughout your wedding weekend, and confident in our team to deliver excellence in every detail.

My husband and I can confidently say we would not have had our dream wedding if it wasn't for Michelle and Ellamae Productions! My partner and I worked with Michelle as the main coordinator for our wedding for over a year as we planned. Michelle is a hard worker, a creative visionary, and the most organized professional I've ever seen. She is very warm and approachable, great at managing family dynamics and vendors and getting the job done. Our celebration wasn't traditional by any means: we wanted to walk down the aisle to orchestral arrangements of video game music, have our first dance under both tree boughs and chandeliers, and even feature an artisanal tea bar. Michelle made it all happen, and then some. I will never forget being shuttled down to our ceremony location and seeing our reception setup all laid out - everything came together so beautifully, it really felt like our dream came to life. The best thing about working with Michelle is that she deeply and truly loves what she does, and you can feel that joy through every step of the process. Every vendor she recommended to us was the same as her: passionate about their work and in love with weddings as an art form and celebration. She was always available when we had a question or request. We had the privilege of meeting a large part of the Ellamae team on our wedding weekend - everyone was professional, cordial, and on the ball. Anytime we needed anything, Michelle or her team would materialize out of thin air and be there to help us. It was an absolutely spectacular event, truly magical - our friends and family cannot stop talking about it. Weddings are beautiful things, but also horribly stressful at times. In those darker moments, we were both so happy we had Michelle in our corner. Michelle really was the MVP of our celebration and we will always be grateful for the experience of working with her. For the amount of time and effort she puts in, she is also quite affordable! Make your celebration unforgettable and impeccable and work with Ellamae Productions!
Katie L., 10 months ago
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Nikki Lowry Events 

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $500

Hi, I’m Nikki Lowry, I spent the first 8 years of my career in Chicago focusing on small private and mid-size corporate events. I then moved to San Francisco for 2 years and gained extensive knowledge of the location and vendors in the area as well as the wine region of Northern California. After moving to Los Angeles in October 2019 I began to take on larger-scale events and have been fortunate enough to work with some tech industry heavy hitters. I have a passion for the buzz and excitement of any kind of party, whether it be a 500-person wedding or a 20-person dinner party, I love making events beautiful, warm, and inviting. Cheers!

Nikki was a wonderful communicator and so much fun to work with, I'm so glad she was there to hold my hand throughout the process.
Savannah, 2 months ago
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Events by McKenna 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Our Weddings and Events company was born after nearly ten years of planning and coordinating by McKenna Folmar. She has traveled across the world making sure each and every event she was at was organized, stress free for the client, and done beautifully. She has coordinated hundreds of weddings and is known for her calm, cheerful, and efficient approach to events. ​ Perfect for Weddings, Upscale Work Events, and Parties in Your Life. Book McKenna for your next gathering if you want to enjoy your party and not have to worry about a single detail.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m not even sure where to begin to describe how amazing Events by McKenna is at what they do!! McKenna is the most kind, helpful, and enthusiastic person to assist you during such an important time in your life. She made sure everything went perfectly on our wedding day and every day leading up to it! When we first started our wedding planning journey, we only knew where we wanted to have it, and due to the venue location not regularly being used for weddings, we needed to outsource vendors for everything. That's where McKenna came in and helped us out by hand-picking every vendor that she knew would provide the exact things we were looking for. From catering, florals, furniture rentals, DJ, and all the little details, she knew who would be perfect for the job and she was right about every single one! Every time we had a question or a crazy idea, she had an answer right away and she would do everything she could to make it happen. One thing that we were really hoping for was getting a disco ball above our dance floor, but since we were outdoors, it wasn’t looking promising. McKenna was the one who made sure that we got our disco ball, and it was absolutely perfect! That’s just one example of the many ways McKenna ensured our dream wedding would become a reality. On the day of, McKenna and her team were so efficient and handled everything so that my husband and I could relax and focus on ourselves. We got to our venue and everything was already done and ready to start the day! McKenna was amazing at time management throughout the day, and she was so helpful to not only us, but our families, wedding party and guests as well. Everything went perfectly on schedule and all the crazy ideas that we had came to life with no issues! It was truly the best day of our lives and it wouldn’t have been possible without McKenna’s help! I could write so much more on how incredible Events by McKenna is, but to sum it all up, they are the best choice for your wedding planning and coordinating needs and you will not regret choosing them for your big day!!
Ashlee G., 3 months ago
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Hun Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! I'm Tavi (pronounced Teh-Vee). Hun Events is a boutique wedding planning & event design company with a focus on the sweet details of intimate gatherings. I specialize in weddings that range from 30-100 guests, but also work with larger events and am always open to unique venues and experiences! I plan weddings in Los Angeles, Central Coast, and Orange/Ventura/San Diego Counties.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had Tavi as our month of coordinator and she helped with our rental order. She was super responsive to all our emails and always willing to help us with any decisions! I felt completely comfortable knowing that Tavi had everything under control. She was proactive with vendors and made sure we were always updated on any changes or issues with vendors. Day of the wedding flowed SEAMLESSLY. Several guest commented about how the night flowed really well from a guest prospective and it was one of the best weddings they had been to. The day was perfect and I felt like a guest instead of a host because of Tavi and her amazing team handling everything effortlessly! I can't say enough kind things about Tavi!
Jessica L., 3 months ago
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Grand Entrance Affairs 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Grand Entrance Affairs is a wedding-planning business located in Los Angeles, CA. Owner and lead planner, Ingrid, has 14+ years of industry experience and connections and a great passion for helping people celebrate their cherished milestone moments. She is a big "people person" and thrives on the excitement and energy that comes with planning weddings and other special events. Ingrid’s ultimate goal for each client is to create an event they can be fully present to enjoy with their nearest and dearest. From the initial design to the day-of delivery, she and her team are dedicated to creating the wedding of your dreams—piece by piece.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ingrid from Grand Entrance Affairs on a wedding, and she was wonderful! Her professionalism, attention to detail, and consistent communication with me really made the day run effortlessly. As a photographer, it’s such a relief to work with someone who knows how to keep everything on track and ensures the timeline flows smoothly. I look forward to working with Ingrid again on future weddings!
Mike M., 3 months ago
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Positively Charming Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

At Positively Charming Weddings, we believe that every couple deserves a unique and unforgettable event designed just for them. That's why we offer a boutique-style experience to our clients, providing one-on-one attention and personalized planning services. We work tirelessly with you to ensure that you can relax and enjoy your big day while we take care of all the details. With a focus on only a select number of weddings per year, we make sure that you feel as special as you deserve for the planning of your big day so that you can enjoy your engagement season.

Awarded Best of Zola
I truly can’t say enough amazing things about Carissa and her team at Positively Charming Weddings. She was the very first vendor I hired for my wedding, a year and a half in advance. Within the first 2 minutes of chatting with Carissa the first time, I knew we were the perfect match. She is incredibly organized, compassionate, an amazing listener, and isn’t afraid to take the lead and make decisions when necessary. She is thoughtful, calm, has a wealth of wedding industry knowledge and was able to provide personalized suggestions based on my preferences at every turn. To be honest, I was originally super nervous and anxious to hire a wedding planner, as I am a very type A person because of my job as a programs and event planner. But Carissa exceeded all expectations and truly was able to allow me to relax and enjoy my wedding weekend without a worry in the world. She was a problem solver every step of the way. For example, she offered to manually fixed my seating chart the day before the wedding and found a print shop willingly to print very specific last minute signage (both things that were my fault that they were delayed/wrong). She kept not only me, but my husband and both families on track leading up to the wedding, provided monthly checklists, was available via phone and email for my questions, and even provided bridal party itineraries the weekend of. Her and her team were incredibly easy to work with, and our other vendors and bridal party members said the exact same thing. She can work with anyone, with any personality type, and makes you feel important and heard. If you want someone to go above and beyond for you, look no further! She will make your day everything YOU want it to be. Couldn’t recommend her and her team more…I walked away with a new friend!
Julia C., 9 months ago
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Elegant Wedding & Event Services 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have been coordinating weddings for over 15 years. My creativity, unique style & attention to detail really help make my clients events stand out. My team and I bring a sense of calm to our clients. I started doing weddings & events for family & friends & my passion & excitement to see others happy, just grew. My clients are always my number one priority. Seeing couples enjoying and excited about their day; feels like a job well done. Let us help you create a wedding that reflects your unique style and personality. Let us be the peace you need for your event.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of working with Patrice and her team, and they were fantastic. once Patrice came in, everything fell into place perfectly. Her attention to detail and ability to keep the day on track made my job as a photographer so much smoother. The entire day was stress-free, and her team worked flawlessly. Highly recommend Patrice for any couple looking for an expert planner!
WipeTheLenz P., 6 months ago
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Dream Co. Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

(Formerly Weddings & Events Made Easy) If you don't know how or where to begin wedding or event planning , don't worry! If COVID has taught us anything, it's how to plan a wedding on a budget, birthdays during a pandemic, parties over the internet, and more. We'll give you the tools you need at an affordable price. Offering virtual and in-person services. Our wedding and event planning is local, discounted, and customized. We’re her to support you during a stressful time in life. We’ve got you!

Awarded Best of Zola
We chose Lullette Kaufman for our big day. She handled everything from ceremony mics, event layout and positioning suggestions for the dance floor, helping select songs, and of course the wedding toasts. We played a mix of jazz standards, Motown, oldies, and some modern hits. Lullette hit the nail on the head with all of them and knew how to read the crowd. Thank you L, highly recommend!
Sean M., 6 months ago
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YU & US Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We're a happily married couple that's been through the same process you're about to enter into, and we're seeking to help others capture their most special day—without fussing over the details. We fell in love in 2012 and haven’t looked back since. Together we bring you 20+ years of experience in having and creating fun, and YU & US was created as an embodiment of our partnership today. Jane’s love for personalized, bespoke weddings and events, coupled with Jon’s passion for finding and blasting the best tunes, is the winning combination any client would want for their special occasion.

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Jane and Jon were both so professional, communicative, fun and just really amazing at what they do. We currently reside in NYC, they’re in LA and our wedding was in ATL but somehow they made sure everything went smoothly. 100%, if we were doing this alone, it definitely would have been a sh**t show. They were a huge part of the most memorable day of our lives. If you are looking for a full service wedding planning service, look no more!! This couple can do it allll.
Jean P., 2 years ago
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InGobo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are high end Wedding professionals who value curating one of kind event experiences that reflect our couples love. InGobo Events' home base is in Southern California and our connections reach all over the nation and abroad.

We are so happy to have worked with InGobo Events for our 12.12.24 wedding!! It feels like just yesterday we had our initial Zoom meeting with Christina, the main planner leading up to the wedding!! We were referred to her by my husband’s friend who also booked In Gobo as their wedding coordinator and had nothing but great things to say about her and the team! We couldn’t agree more! Christina was so easy to work and communicate with and really took the time to understand my vision and incorporated anything we wanted into the wedding timeline. I really appreciated how detail-oriented she was and how she made me think of things I didn’t even think of myself! She really made everything leading up to the wedding seamless and once she sent the absolute “final timeline,” I couldn’t help but to feel so appreciative and grateful for her hard work and I just knew our wedding day was in great hands! Wedding day finally arrives and we were able to meet the rest of Christina’s team!! Christina, Leanna, Katie, & Heather - seriously the best girl team ever!!! THEY ARE ALL SO NICE, FRIENDLY, AND JUST SO EASY TO TALK TO!! And their hard work in talking with vendors and setting up that reception venue - THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! I love meeting new friends from wedding planning!! My husband & I honestly had the best wedding day and we owe a big chunk of it to this team! And to top it off, I was sent a photo album the next day where the whole team uploaded pictures they took from the wedding day/night!! I often look at that album when I’m missing our wedding day!! Thank you again & again to Christina & her team! DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK INGOBO, THEY WILL LITERALLY MAKE YOUR WEDDING DREAMS COME TO LIFE!!
Anna M., 3 months ago
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Texture Event Planning 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Texture Event Planning is a full service wedding planning company serving Los Angeles and Ventura County. Texture was brought to life by company owner Joy La Rosa through her creativity and love for human connection. With 14 years of professional experience in hospitality, Joy has planned hundreds of unique events all over the world with the ability to create the exceptional event that you'll hold in your heart forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Texture Event Planning is the GOLD standard for wedding planning. Their communication style is excellent, attentive, respectful, and responsive. Joy, the owner, stayed in close communication with us every step of the way, providing weekly calls and updates leading up to our wedding day. She is extremely personable and professional, always making us feel supported in our choices. Joy is phenomenal at what she does and made our wedding planning feel truly blessed. She is meticulous and covered every aspect of our wedding planning, checking in on us throughout the day to ensure everything went smoothly. Joy genuinely had our back the entire way and we are so grateful for her exceptional service. She is truly a godsend.
Armisetti A., 5 months ago
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It Could All Be So Simple 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,140
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have worked in event planning for a few years now. For weddings in particular, I have always worked on the vendor management side of things. When my vendors constantly asked why I wasn't a coordinator myself, I realized that I hadn't even considered it.

To say that B is a miracle worker and a blessing is an understatement. A little background: Like many brides, I thought I could do this all on my own. However, 3 months until our wedding, I finally came to understand that I need help, and I am so lucky to have found B (or more like so lucky she never gave up in reaching out to me). My one regret is that I did not go to her sooner. If you want a wedding planner who is hard working, zero-nonsense, extremely organized, and will make you feel like their #1, B is for you. I told her when getting started that I need someone who will hand my hand as if I am a 12 yo during this whole process, and she did it. She relieved so much of my stress, was an amazing soundboard during this whole process, was my #1 advocate. She knew when to give me the "I gotchu" to the "I am going to be real with you..." I did not think I would be able to enjoy my wedding as the bride, but B made it a priority that my husband and I, as well as our entire family and all of our guests, enjoy this special day. I am so happy to say, that she did it. Everyone, including myself, had an amazing, smooth wedding day, and it was all thanks to her. I cannot vouch for B enough. Yes, she really is the best thing ever. Yes, she is really that affordable (despite all of us telling her she is under-charging). And yes, I still wish I could hire her as my life coach. Ladies (and gents): If you are looking for a wedding planner, I cannot emphasize my absolute adoration and love for this woman. She pulled off miracle in my eyes.
Lauren C., 9 months ago
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Magical Events by Yami 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are a full service event planning company founded by a team of industry experts with over 18yrs of combined experience and with a passion for event planning. From intimate parties to large-scale affairs, we ensure that every detail is flawlessly planned and executed from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Moonbeam Weddings and Magical Events by Yami are truly the best in the business! From the very beginning, everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail was exceptional. They ensured every part of our day was perfect, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking expert coordination and peace of mind on their special day!
Raquel M., 6 months ago
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The Social Event Planner 

4.9

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Southern California & Beyond Wedding & Event Planner. Established in 2018 as a micro wedding & elopement business, we have evolved into a premier company specializing in large 300+ luxury weddings and events. Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Orange County & beyond. Our goal is to relieve your wedding planning stress, allowing you to savor the months leading up to your momentous day. Let us create a seamless and unforgettable experience for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
I can't thank Jackie and her team enough for creating the perfect wedding day for us. We could not have had such a memorable experience without her guidance, expertise and support. Every vendor she recommended was professional and provided exactly what we asked for. If you have the pleasure of working with Jackie and her team, you will be well-cared for and supported throughout the planning process. Her personality was the best part as she kept Mike and I laughing through the entire day. My family loved her as well so we are looking forward to her being a staple in our family engagements & events. Thank you Jackie for everything.
Suki & M., 6 months ago
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Waverly Coleman Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Waverly Coleman Events specializes in corporate + experiential events, celebrations, and weddings. Whether it is transforming an empty space or reworking a venue into something new, we will accommodate whatever we are given to work with. If you already have an idea or a host, we can do all of the heavy liftings to make your ideas come to reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Waverly went above and beyond for our wedding. She loves her career and that is beyond evident in the effort, time and love she puts into planning her clients special day. My husband and I are beyond grateful for her and her team! I would recommend Waverly a thousand times over, not only because she is professional and very knowledgeable about the industry, but because she is humble and makes her clients feel special. I always say it’s not what you can do for someone, but how you make them feel that leaves a lasting impression and I’m truly thankful for how Waverly treated my husband and I, along with our families. We love her and would 100% recommend her services to anyone!
Autumn M., 2 years ago
Somni Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Somni Events is a boutique event planning and design studio based in Los Angeles, serving Southern California and beyond. We specialize in full-service events with an understated elegance encompassed by effortless luxury. With over ten years of experience in the wedding and events industry, we are dedicated to providing you with our in-depth expertise, ensuring a seamlessly planned event and curating an affair that is uniquely you. We feel truly blessed to be living our passion every day, and we would love to walk the journey with you for your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Michelle has been an absolute pleasure. We selected Michelle because of her long successful track record and also because we have close friends who admitted that Michelle was to be trusted. Selecting a planner can be difficult but thankfully we were blessed with the best one! My wife expects nothing but perfection so the communication between her and Michelle was constant. Everytime my wife had a question or some reassurance; Michelle was there to assist immediately. As a husband, what I appreciated the most was her attention to detail and her calmness. She would always jot down all of our wishes and requests in her notebook in which I respected because there were a lot of asks on our end. Such a professional, responsible, trustworthy person. Thank you Michelle and to the team for allowing my wife and I to enjoy our special day. I would trust your work with my family and friends.
Adrian C., 4 months ago
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CrystalRose Events LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $130
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

At CrystalRose Events, we believe in the power of meaningful connections. Whether it's creating a personalized wedding or event for you and your guests, or designing a memorable brand experience to strengthen customer relationships, our goal is to collaborate with you in crafting a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether it's a one-day celebration like weddings or corporate retreats, or a long-term strategy to enhance your brand through engaging consumer marketing, CrystalRose Events has the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Crystal and her team at CrystalRose Events are phenomenal! I hired Crystal for full-service planning, and from the very start, she was incredibly easy to work with. She helped me figure out my budget and only recommended vendors that were within it, making the planning process so much less stressful. Her expertise and guidance ensured that every detail was perfect. Crystal attended my venue walkthroughs and we had five or six one-hour planning meetings where she made sure I didn’t forget any of the little details. Her thoroughness and attention to detail were impressive. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly—I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Crystal made sure that my dream wedding became a reality. She went above and beyond, especially considering I was out of the area, to get everything ready and transported to and from the venue seamlessly. Crystal’s dedication and professionalism are unmatched. If you want a stress-free wedding planning experience and a perfect wedding day, I highly recommend CrystalRose Events!
Julia N., 7 months ago
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Events by Angela Monique 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Welcome to Events by Angela Monique! From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we handle every detail with care and professionalism. With a passion for bringing your vision to life, I strive for perfection and am best known for producing seamless weddings and events for my beloved clients. Each event is as unique as you are and treated with the same love and care as if it were my own wedding. I cannot wait to bring your dream wedding to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Angela was absolutely fantastic! She was so helpful in getting me and my wife organized and making decisions in a timely manner so that we would not feel rushed / stressed throughout the process. Working with Angela felt so easy as she clearly laid out what she needed from my fiancé and I, and had a very thorough process that made sure all details were accounted for, even revealing aspects of our wedding that we hadn't thought about. Angela also was great with vendor coordination as she handled most of the communications for us. With Angela's help, all of our vendors showed up at the right place, at the right time, knowing exactly what they needed to do for that day's festivities. Overall, I could not recommend Angela enough and am grateful that my wife and I had the opportunity to work with her for our wedding. She really helped in bringing our dream wedding to life!
Daniel P., 9 months ago
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Cheers Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Welcome and congratulations! We are so thrilled to have you here. y name is Alexis and I am the owner of Cheers Event Company! As exciting as it is being engaged and planning your wedding, it can definitely be overwhelming and very stressful and Cheers Event Company is ready to help you! We would be honored to work with you on designing and executing the wedding of your dreams. We will help you with every detail of your special day from budget to vendors to logistics.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alexis’ Cheers Event Company is one of the greatest coordinator and planning services we ever encountered. She made us feel comfortable that we didn’t have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. We ended up doing the Month of Coordination, and even though that left most of the planning and creation up to us; Alexis was always a phone call away if we ever needed advice or referrals. The day of the wedding, she made our vision come to life and it was nice that she took control of contacting vendors for delivery and coordination. We would definitely hire Alexis and her crew again for other events in our lives. Thank you for making our vision come to life!
Isabella F., 4 months ago
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Ricki Lewis Events® 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Ricki Lewis Events was founded by Ricki Lewis in Los Angeles, CA. An expert in perfecting the details and creating the extraordinary, she's well versed in planning weddings for our diverse community. With over 20 years experience in Wedding and Event Planning, passionate is a great word to describe her. Ricki's passionate about helping people enjoy and celebrate their lives in every way possible. And, no matter if the event is local or destination, she’s got it covered! Our clients are intensely busy professionals who depend on us to make their planning process stress-free and to discover what will make their day uniquely special.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ricki procured the amazing ice sculpture artist and the great DJ who played all of our favorite songs. She did an amazing setup of the flowers and party favors. Ricki Lewis made everything easy. She is a tremendous help to me in setting up all the flowers and decor. She worked so beautifully to make this event a smashing success!
Oranous D., 7 months ago
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Feathered Arrow Studio 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

At Feathered Arrow Studio we plan and design epic wedding experiences and celebrations for couples in love, whether it's traditional or non-traditional. We are on a mission to flip the industry standard upside down by making the planning process and your wedding day absolutely stress free and fun!

Awarded Best of Zola
WHERE do I begin!? My mom and I thought we could plan my wedding ourselves but we quickly realized we needed help and that is where Kari came in. We met with a few other planners who we were not loving before meeting with Kari and we were immediately drawn in to her warm, calming and wonderful nature. She is queen and I mean QUEEN planner and our wedding weekend was 10/10 perfect all around solely because of her and her team. Kari made wedding planning...which can be so stressful and overwhelming, feel so easy, manageable and FUN. My family, fiancee and I felt so taken care of and safe in her hands I cannot begin to describe how important it was to not worry AT ALL wedding weekend because Kari had it on lock. She was such a calm presence in the wedding weekend frenzy that I was so grateful for. She was always there to answer my millions of questions and made us feel seen, heard and understood. She took our vision and made it come to life, working with our vendors to ensure our weekend was everything we wanted. Your wedding planner is THE most important person on your wedding weekend (besides your S.O. heheh) so you want someone wonderful, kind hearted, fun, present, organized, calm and someone who just gets it...and that's Kari!!! PLEASE do not hesitate booking her...she is truly a dream come true. OH and she did it all 6 MONTHS PREGNANT. Can someone say superwoman!!?!?!
Sawyer G., 3 months ago
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Opus Events Co 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

With almost a decade of bi-coastal experience in production and a background in luxury weddings, lead planner Belinda has coordinated a range of events including charity galas, Mitzvahs, celebrity parties, influencer events, branded activations, pop-ups, conferences, networking socials, and weddings. After settling back in Los Angeles in 2018, Belinda sought to create a company that thought about events as a moment in a much bigger picture. Belinda wanted to connect with other like-minded professionals to start a movement of more conscious celebrations. Opus Events Co was then born.

Awarded Best of Zola
Belinda was an absolute dream to work with. She had the most calm, collected, and supportive energy which was something so important throughout the process. Everything went off without a hitch and she helped me maintain the importance of sustainability throughout the planning process. And the day of, I did not worry about a thing. It was like I was just floating and carefree having the best night of my life! I could not recommend her more to be your wedding planner!
Aubrey W., 9 months ago

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About wedding planners in Santa Monica, CA

What does a wedding planner do?

Wedding planners offer a range of services, from full-service planning to day-of coordination. Full-service planning can include anything from helping design your events to managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Day-of coordination is more focused on making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. In Santa Monica, CA, 84% of planners offer day-of coordination and 81% can provide some partial planning services.

What's the cost of hiring a wedding planner in Santa Monica, CA?

Wedding planners start at $150 and run up to $150,000 in Santa Monica, CA. Quite a range, we know! But keep in mind packages vary tremendously depending on what you’re looking for, so it makes sense to reach out to several planners to find one that can collaborate in the way that’s most helpful (and relaxing) for you.

How much is a day of wedding coordination in Santa Monica, CA?

Wedding coordinators start at $100 and run up to $9,500 in Santa Monica, CA.

Do I need a wedding planner or a day of coordinator?

Choosing between a wedding planner and day-of coordinator can be tricky! We recommend asking prospective planners about their packages to understand the best fit for your needs and budget. In Santa Monica, CA, 74% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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