CES Weddings & Events


Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 3 – 5


About CES Weddings & Events

CES Weddings & Events

Jodi Drysdale, Owner

Since 2007, California Event Specialists has been bringing dream weddings to life all over. Whether it’s the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Almanor, Tahoe, Napa or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, we’re all about making your vision a reality and having a blast while we do it! Our goal is simple: build real relationships, get to know exactly what you need, and bring together a team of top-notch vendors to make your day unforgettable. Every time, without fail.

With over 30 years of combined experience in event planning, hospitality, and management, our team of coordinators has the skills to make your event flawless. Trust us—you’re in expert hands with CES! We’re grateful that some of our work has been featured in top publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, Loverly, Inspired by This, Ruffled, 100 Layer Cake, and more. It’s an honor to share our work with such amazing platforms!

In three words: Flexible, Nurturing, Organized


Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

From start to finish, we’ve got every detail of your weekend celebration covered. This package is perfect for couples who want to be hands-on and see their vision come to life—and also want a pro handling all the nitty-gritty. We’ll manage your budget, payments, schedules, vendor appointments, guest list, and so much more. You can be as involved as you like, but rest easy knowing that we’re taking care of everything!

This package is perfect for couples who want to focus on the fun stuff with their crew, while we take care of the big-picture logistics. We’ll handle the major planning—budget, schedule, vendor contracts—so you can focus on the details. From start to finish, we’ll be there to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you can enjoy your wedding without the stress.

Our Three Month Event Management Package is perfect for couples who’ve chosen their own vendors but need help with the final details. It includes a site visit, coordination of final vendor meetings, timeline creation, rehearsal coordination, and full wedding day management. More than just “Day-of Coordination,” we handle the logistics so you can enjoy your wedding as a guest!

Planning begins12 Months out12 Months out6 Months out
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Vendor Selection
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
PricingStarts at $12,500Starts at $9,500Starts at $4,500

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  • Simply the BEST

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    Chris F.Nov 19

    Jodi and her team are awesome! CES Weddings & Events is a great event coordination service that pays super-close attention to every detail when it comes to reaching your custom vision for your wedding or special event. As a wedding professional myself, I've had the honor of working with Jodi and her crew countless times over the years and the quality of their service is always top-notch and incredibly professional. Always on-time and quick with a helping hand to any of the vendors on scene, CES is a wedding/event coordination service you MUST consider for your very special event!