CES Weddings & Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 3 – 6

About CES Weddings & Events

CES Weddings & Events

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: Calm, Collaborative, Organized

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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
Rentals & Linens
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
PricingStarts at $12,500Starts at $7,500Starts at $4,500

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  • Jodi for the Win

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    •Michael Z.•Jul 9, 2025

    Below is an excerpt from the Thank you we sent Jodi and team, which we believe captures aspects of their objectively excellent execution, but also the positive emotional outcome. We feel we have a unique perspective when it comes to evaluating wedding planners, because we had the unfortunate experience of needing to part ways with our original planners. The stark contrast in performance and accountability can be understated - Jodi and her team rocks! We honestly don’t even know where to begin—you are a lifesaver. Saying yes to us just five weeks before the wedding? That alone deserves a standing ovation. You jumped in with grace, got up to speed, and somehow made sense of our chaos like it was nothing. But your impact went far beyond showing up on short notice. You brought structure, clarity, and care to every step of the journey—transforming what could have been a scramble into something fun and grounded. You are incredibly talented at what you do. From the big-picture logistics to the tiniest details, everything felt seamless. Our wedding was beautiful and full of love, and that is thanks in large part to you. We felt so taken care of—Alissa still talks about how you checked in to make sure she was eating and drinking throughout the day, which didn’t go unnoticed. Mike and I actually joked that we started functioning better as a team once you came into the picture – you literally made our marriage better before it started - LOL. You helped us communicate, prioritize, and actually enjoy the process. Your project management was masterful. Nearly every call came with a clear agenda: what we accomplished, what needed discussion, and what was next. That structure may sound simple, but it requires disciplne and organization, and established structure that provided clarity and forced alignment, and which ultimately helped us move forward with confidence. You never let perfection slow us down—but you also never made us feel like we were sacrificing it either. And when you offered a different perspective, you did so with warmth and grace, always guiding us to better decisions with your experience and steady hand. You were a rock for us—even when we hit a literal speed bump, or two! You commanded the room when it was necessary and made space for celebration to unfold around you. We woke up the next morning (after celebrating until 4:30am—a good sign, right?) and looked at each other thinking: How do we move forward without Jodi as our full-time life planner? We’re beyond grateful for your patience, your poise, and your heart. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We already miss you. Please stay in touch—and if you're ever passing through Tahoe, you better let us know. With all our love and gratitude,

  • Worth EVERY Penny

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    •Colleen L.•Dec 8, 2024

    I cannot speak highly enough about Jodi and her team at CES Weddings. Weddings can be so incredibly stressful. Jodi takes away every ounce of stress and allows you to enjoy your wedding and the process. I spent a long time pondering whether it would be worth the additional cost to higher a planner/coordinator. It 10000% is—but especially when it’s Jodi you’re hiring! Jodi is a true professional to her core, but also someone you’ll love spending this season of life with!! I recommend her to all friends and family. Hire CES Weddings—you won’t regret it

  • Mom of the Bride

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    •Alie•Dec 4, 2024

    Working with Jodi and the team at CES Weddings & Events was an absolute dream. From the very first consultation, we were impressed by their detail-oriented, genuine, and highly communicative approach. Jodi and her team truly went above and beyond, ensuring that every aspect of our daughter's wedding was executed with perfection. As the mother of the bride, I can attest that having Jodi there on the day of the wedding took away any lingering stress, as she and her team handled every thoughtful and creative detail seamlessly. To this day, five years later, we continue to share our immense gratitude for Jodi and the CES team, who made our wedding day an absolute fairy tale come to life. If you want a beautiful, stress-free wedding where your every dream is brought to life, I cannot recommend CES Weddings & Events highly enough.

  • Simply the BEST

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    •Chris F.•Nov 19, 2024

    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!

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