The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

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378 Wedding Planners in Santa Monica, CA

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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., 8 months ago
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Grand Entrance Affairs 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $800
  • 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
We had our wedding over the weekend, and it turned out to be absolutely amazing — better than we ever could have imagined — and a big part of that was thanks to Ingrid and the Grand Entrance Affairs team. From the very beginning, Ingrid was kind, responsive, and easy to work with. She made the entire planning process feel so much more manageable. On the day of the wedding, she and her team handled everything seamlessly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing — their calm, professional presence allowed us to truly be present and enjoy the day with our guests.
Ninh + V., a month ago
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Wildflowers Elegant Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,849
  • 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., 7 months ago
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Fantastical Adventures 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Fantastical Adventures is your ultimate destination for bespoke travel experiences and unforgettable themed events. Founded with a passion for fandom and a commitment to crafting immersive journeys, we specialize in curating trips and organizing events tailored to the geek in all of us. Whether you're dreaming of exploring the enchanting landscapes of Middle-earth, stepping into the magical world of Disney, or celebrating your love with a themed wedding fit for a superhero, we're here to make your nerdiest dreams a reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jill was absolutely wonderful! The most organized and helpful person I could have asked for. She’s not only a seasoned professional who gets things done fast, but a positive energy that every bride needs on such a special day. My day could not have gone better and that’s a huge thanks to Jill! I would 100% recommend her for anybody but especially those fun magical type weddings she really knows what she’s doing there!
Rachelle B., 5 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.

As I reminisce about my wedding journey, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for Michelle and Ellamae Productions. Their exceptional service far surpassed my expectations. Michelle's warmth, professionalism, and efficiency consistently went above and beyond. Throughout the planning process and on the big day, I felt at ease knowing we were in the most capable hands. Michelle not only understood my vision but also preemptively tackled any challenges. Navigating a wedding amidst the uncertainties of Covid could have been daunting, yet Michelle's calm demeanor made all the difference. I found peace knowing she had everything under control. Despite being someone who tends to have high expectations and likes to plan meticulously, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Michelle was always steps ahead. Michelle guided us through venue selection, design, guest coordination, and vendor management with ease, ensuring our wedding felt uniquely tailored to us. If you're considering hiring assistance for your special day, I truly cannot recommend Ellamae Productions more. Michelle's expertise and support made our wedding experience truly unforgettable!
Marissa P., a year 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, 5 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., 5 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
My wife, Kristie, and I are writing this on our one-year wedding anniversary, and as we reflect on that unforgettable day, it’s impossible not to think of Tavi and the extraordinary role she played in bringing it all together. Simply put, we hit the jackpot with her as our wedding planner. From our very first meeting, we were drawn to Tavi’s calm, grounded presence and the genuine care she showed in getting to know us. Her deep knowledge of weddings, paired with her warm and approachable demeanor, made every step of the planning process feel manageable and, dare we say, enjoyable. People told us to “enjoy the planning,” but it wasn’t until we worked with Tavi that we truly understood what that meant. She made it easy to trust the process—and just when stress would start to creep in, a single call or email from her would immediately bring us back to center. Tavi’s passion for what she does shines in everything—from the big picture to the tiniest detail. She has an incredible gift for listening, for understanding what matters most to her couples, and for making those things come to life with such heart and precision. No detail was too small, no task too tedious. Whether it was vendor coordination, timeline logistics, or just making sure we took a breath and a bite during the big day, she had it covered—always thinking five steps ahead. Her vendor recommendations alone were worth their weight in gold. Each introduction she made felt thoughtful and aligned with who we were as a couple. It saved us so much time and energy, and it was clear that the people she surrounds herself with are just as dedicated and professional as she is. Thanks to Tavi, we were able to be fully present on our wedding day. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. One of the most touching gestures was how she made sure we had a quiet moment to ourselves after the ceremony, complete with our favorite appetizers and drinks. Later, we came back from golden hour photos to find a beautifully plated meal and cold drinks waiting for us—something that often gets missed in the whirlwind of a wedding. These little moments made a world of difference, and they happened because Tavi cared enough to make them happen. Our wedding would not have been what it was without Tavi’s dedication, intuition, and steady hand. She gave us the gift of peace, joy, and the ability to fully experience one of the most important days of our lives. We are forever grateful to her—for her patience, her warmth, and the love she puts into her work. With all our hearts, Kristie & Xavier
Xavier & K., a month 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
Denise Rider is the best of the best! My husband and I LOVED working with her and the WEME team. We got married in Ojai and Denise's knowledge of the town was invaluable. Leading up to the wedding Denise put us at ease every step of the way. On the day of our wedding she struck the perfect balance between communication and handling things on her own and we could not have asked for anything more. Thank you Denise!!!
Blake Kevin D., 2 years 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., a year 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
It was such a pleasure to have Patrice & her team helping us with our big day, they went above and beyond to make sure the day went as smoothly as possible and made us feel taken care of every step of the way!! Do not hesitate to hire Patrice as your event coordinator or day of coordinator, she is an angel and we are forever grateful for her!
Hayley S., 8 months ago
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Weddings By Trang 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

This is one occasion that you deserve to be completely focused on what’s important – having fun and relaxing with friends, family and getting married to your amazing person. On your big day, we handle anything unexpected and troubleshoot last minute emergencies behind the scenes, so that you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the honor of working with Trang at a recent wedding and it was an absolute dream. She is focused, caring, personable, ORGANIZED, and extremely knowledgeable of the wedding industry and all its inner workings. It was so awesome watching her laugh with and care for her clients while also keeping everything on track to the very minute. She made everything seem like a total breeze, which put all of us… clients and fellow vendors alike… at ease. I’d love to work weddings with her evvvvvery week! I love Trang. You will too!!
Mysi, 2 years 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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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Yu and Us for our large wedding in October 2024, and my husband and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jane was nothing short of phenomenal. We chose to skip many traditional elements in favor of unique, personal touches, and Jane seamlessly brought our vision to life. Her ability to make crucial executive decisions without needing constant input from us was a lifesaver, yet she consistently checked in to ensure we were thrilled with every detail. She truly made us feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the entire process. One moment that stood out was when Jane had to pay one of our vendors—our late-night taco truck— last minute with her tip because, in the whirlwind of the day, we forgot that one final payment! Of course, we reimbursed her immediately, but this could have been a disaster, frankly, without Jane’s professionalism and grace about our slip-up. Jane and Jon strike the perfect balance between being cool, laid-back, and impeccably professional. They’re the kind of planners you genuinely enjoy having around all day, which in my opinion, is such a crucial quality when shopping for a planner. In hindsight, our wedding was amazing, and we loved every minute of it. The only thing I’d change? I wish I had signed up for their full wedding planning service. DIY’ing our wedding was fun but it ended up causing unnecessary stress the week before. However, if you’re on a budget, the Month of Planning Service is just fine too, and that was the one we picked. Yu and Us is the dream team you want by your side. They deserve every one of those five stars. Thank you thank you thank you, Jane and Jon! You made our wedding unforgettable.
Dianne and J., 4 months 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.

I met Christina at a Bridal Expo and was amazed with the offered Day Of Coordination package. I was able to easily communicate my priorities on the special day and even share my wedding pet peeves to avoid. Christina was excellent at brainstorming ideas and suggested plenty of ways to approach a situation. When we worked on building the timeline together, she was very thorough and insightful. I sent her so many timeline revisions (as timing means EVERYTHING and it definitely matters), but Christina took them and made it look seamless. On the wedding day, Christina and her team (thank you Heather and Leanna!) made sure we were happy and stress-free. Our morning started with Heather running the errands of the busy morning and was the go-to person for myself and the wedding entourage. Heather was also able to help us create a floral bouquet we used for our ceremony offering. It turned out so beautiful! She did a terrific job. I was always reminded to take a bite of food and to stay hydrated while we were getting ready. Christina helped us execute the ribbon wand exit after our church ceremony. It turned out to be one of the highlights of the day. Everyone had so much fun doing it. As for the reception, Ingobo was able to help set the table decorations- centerpieces, candles, name cards, order of guests, etc. Leanna was at our side making sure we were well-fed and no one pulled us away from the sweetheart table. She was able to give us reminders of the timeline and was very sweet. Overall, Christina and her team orchestrated our wedding day perfectly. We received many compliments from our guests stating they noticed how smooth the day went. Ingobo's Day of Coordination services made a huge impact on how we were able to enjoy our special day. My husband and I are truly grateful for hiring them as part of our wedding team.
Jasmine, 10 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
We were so lucky and honored to have Crystal Rose Events for event coordination on our wedding day. We had attended a wedding they coordinated that was so beautiful that we knew they’d do a great job at ours. The team was so communicative and helpful every step of the way from vendor and schedule recommendations to managing last minute changes, unexpected emergencies, blended family dynamics, surprise performances and intense heat on the day of! As someone who also does events, I was impressed by their level of professionalism, patience and ability to roll with the hiccups. They handled everything with ease and calm which allowed us to take in and enjoy our day. The wedding was everything we hoped it would be and so much of it was because of the incredible work by Crystal and her team. We are so grateful to them for making our big day run so smoothly and beautifully. We can’t say enough good things! Highly recommend!
Vy & R., 9 days ago
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Grande Events 

3.4

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

My name is Samantha Grande. I have always had a passion for helping couples making their wedding dreams/visions come true on their big day. I have an eye for detail and I am a very hard worker. I understand all the wedding stress and I am here for you.

We hired Samantha as our "day of coordinator" as it was required by my venue. She went above and beyond the "day of" aspect and was with me from 8 months out. She would text and call to check in and ask if I needed assistance with anything. If I started to stress on something, she would handle it. As a mom, and full time student, who was buying a house, and planning a wedding, she brought ease to the wedding planning process. She had her own baby during this time as well! My reception space turned out beautiful thanks to her, her assistant and my mother-in-law's (and some family) diligent help/work. She sent me pictures of the venue space as I hid out waiting for my ceremony. She is very kind, and I think she did a great job!
Nicole E., 10 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
My wife and I just had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception and owe a tremendous amount of the outcome to our wedding coordinator Joy. We were attempting to plan a fairly large wedding in a span of less than three months. After getting a venue and recommendations for vendors I set out trying to put this together. After a couple weeks I realized there was just too many things to do, and reached out and hired Joy. From that moment she took control and eased all my worries. She contacted all the vendors, put together the wedding and reception timelines all while keeping us informed and modifying things based on changes we wanted. She was most amazing on the day of the event, my wife is Filipina and a few of her bridesmaids were going on “Philippino Time”, Joy never got flustered she adjusted on the fly, worked seamlessly with our photographer who need “20 more minutes “ for some some additional photos. She adjusted everything and we completed all the things we wanted done before the reception ended. I cannot recommend her services more and can guarantee she will meet all your needs for your event. Thank you Joy!
Rob L., 7 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., 8 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.

My husband and I are both savvy creatives by nature. There is never a sale that we do not catch or an item that we cannot DIY. But when it came to our wedding, we knew that we would need some help on the day of. Bee is quite possibly the best wedding coordinator we could have asked for. From day one, she was attentive and incredibly organized. She really helped us narrow down our vision and execute it. Bee filled in the gaps; she was excited when my family was not. She was also a kind listening ear, even when she didn't have to be. The day went off without a hitch and although weddings are stressful, Bee actions and coordination allowed us to be able to enjoy our day. She is kind, LGBT safe, and an absolute star. You'd be remiss to not hire her! Bee may have been hired as our coordinator, but she is now and forever apart of our community. Love you down, Bee.
Ashanti, 6 months ago
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Events by Angela Monique 

4.9

  • 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
Events by Angela Monique (with her team of 3) was our wedding planner, and we were pleased with their service. Their communication style summarized conversations, was direct, and inquisitive to vendors, primarily through email, and they were assertive in keeping us on track. The quality of their work was comprehensive, detailed, and particular. They did an excellent job setting up and tearing down all of the decorations, and their day-of coordination was flawless, though the pre-planning process was a bit stressful due to some misalignment between their vision and ours. Overall, Angela Monique was a brilliant day-of coordinator, flexible with travel fees, and provided us with a bonus video of the event photos.
Kaylah V., 17 days 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
In addition to picking my husband, Waverly as our planner was the best choice I could have made to start off our marriage. From the first day the 3 of us met, it was a match made in Heaven. Waverly is a phenomenal wedding planner in every aspect -- her attention to detail, her punctuality, her proactive nature, her clear communication and effective delegation. But what makes Waverly the BEST wedding planner is her exquisite energy that balances nurturing care and pragmatic decision-making. It is not easy planning a wedding, but Waverly made it approachable and dare I say-- fun. Every step of the way, Waverly provided us invaluable insight on upfront fees, hidden costs, negotiating contracts on our behalf, navigating multiple vendor logistics, and keeping our budget in-mind at all times. She has exceptional taste and offered great suggestions in design, and also provided ample flexibility in allowing us to tell our story in our way with the details. The result was a dream wedding weekend come true. Our guests loved every minute of it, and more importantly, Waverly and her team took the reins so my husband and I could really be PRESENT and ENJOY each other on our Big Day. She is not only the best wedding planner, but also she has become our family in the process. Waverly is truly a gem.
Tatiana, 3 years ago
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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., 7 months ago
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Ricki Lewis Events® 

4.9

  • 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., 10 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., 6 months ago
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With Julia 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, With Julia is an expert wedding planning business that covers events across California and destination locations as well. Julia founded her planning business based on two passions: her love of creativity and her love of human connection.

Awarded Best of Zola
First and foremost, planning with Julia is super fun. We never expected to have such an authentic relationship with her. Julia is always genuinely curious about how we are and trying to get to know us as individuals. Because of her drive to understand us as humans, she quickly understood our vision and helped us articulate it. She was so patient to help educate us on all things weddings. She knew that food and having a good time were central to our wedding. So she advised us on how to make that come true and where to save for things that we cared less about. She was always super responsive, professional and willing to help. We could tell that this wasn't just a job to her. We were so grateful that she was just as invested in the process as we are. She helped us source amazing vendors that matched our personalities. She also handled all the correspondence so we don't have to worry about it. That saved us a lot of stress. Around the wedding weekend, her and her assistant worked hard to deliver the aesthetics and schedule of events perfectly. The wedding prettier than we could've ever imagined. Thank you Julia for being our thought partner throughout this process. We couldn't have done it without you!
Sabrina W., 3 years ago
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Mosaico Celebrations 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Mosaico Celebrations works with vendors who will match exactly what you are looking for! Our services include constructing the wedding timeline, vendor coordination, decor setup rehearsal for the big day and so much more! Whether your ceremony is 2 days from now or 2 years from now, we offer all kinds of services to make sure that all you have to focus on is having fun on your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicholas seamlessly managed my wedding. It was incredibly relaxing and surprisingly smooth. What was mostly important is that Nicholas was there communicating BEFORE I had a question. Not once during the entire evening did I say or question “should this happen…”. To add during our planning meetings Nicholas provided valuable information resulting in a very clear timeline. He was very professional and I’m convinced I enjoyed my wedding to the fullest due to his great work.
Laura B., 2 years 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
Kari is the highest of calibers and a consummate professional. The best decision we made throughout the entire wedding process. She helped my husband and me achieve the most perfect wedding - all in the most calm, composed, and creative way! She handled everything from start to finish and remained responsive and organized until the very end. Our vision kept evolving and Kari evolved seamlessly with it. We are so grateful she and her team helped orchestrate the best day of our lives. As a bride, I was stress free the entire time - I always trusted that Kari was handling all the minutia so that I could enjoy my loved ones. Highly highly highly recommend!
Elyse W., 9 months ago
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Blooming Plan and Organize 

5.0

  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

At Blooming Plan and Organize, we specialize in Day of Coordination. If you are looking for someone to come in and manage your wedding day, look no further. We ensure all vendors get in on time, help with set up & decor, make sure everything runs according to a tight schedule, manage guest flow, pay all vendors at close of event and make sure everything is wrapped. We have experience in executing weddings, food & beverage and design & visuals. Let us be there for you to handle it all on your big day so you can be stress free and present for all the special moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had a great experience working with Sabina of Blooming Plan and Organize as our partial planner for our wedding! Now, I’m a gal who loves control and has a clear vision for most things, so it was important for me and my husband to work with someone who understood that and was able to have the knowledge to fill in the gaps of things we struggled to do ourselves. Sabina was just the person to do so! She was extremely knowledgeable of the wedding industry here in LA and had great recommendations for vendors. She was also critical in ensuring we booked with vendors that were hard to track down! She was persistent and effective. She also served as our day-of coordinator, and while I’m a bride who made a 64-page planner of the wedding day ins and outs, Sabina was there to ensure everything flowed as needed and efficiently! She’s a great coordinator and I’d definitely recommend her for any bride or groom looking for extra help planning their wedding in Los Angeles or SoCal!
The R., 10 months ago
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Faye Fern Creative 

5.0

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

Faye Fern Creative is a luxury Design + Planning house based in LA and NYC. We are experience curators who specialize in high touch, understated and effortlessly distinctive weddings. With more than 40 years of collective industry experience between us, we have earned a reputation for architecting extraordinary events built upon a foundation of bespoke service. We focus on quality over quantity, taking on only a select number of mutually aligned clients each year. This allows us to protect our creative integrity, and deliver the caliber of design and production our couples truly deserve.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working alongside Natalie from Faye Fern Creative has been an absolute joy, and I have no doubt that her future clients will be thrilled with the level of creativity, expertise, and professionalism she brings to everything she designs and plans. Her kindness and attentive, high touch approach make clients feel supported throughout the entire process. Natalie engages in every project with an acute attention to detail, unwavering dedication to her craft, and commitment to the extraordinary. From concept to execution, she has an innate ability to translate the unique personalities of her clients into cohesive and stunning designs. With Faye Fern Creative at the helm, I trust that your most special day will be both beautiful and captivating.
Valorie Darling, a year 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, 83% of planners offer day-of coordination and 82% 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, 72% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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