Sun & Daughter Events

Service levels: Partial planning

Team size: 1 – 3

About Sun & Daughter Events

Serenity Banks

Event Planner

Hi! I’m Serenity — SoCal-based wedding planner, Day of Coordination pro, and unapologetic lover of crisp Diet Coke. I started out slinging appetizers as a banquet server and worked my way up through the wedding world, from intern to venue coordinator to full-blown planner. Now, I lead a team of professional knot tiers who live for the little details and smooth timelines. You bring the romance — we’ll bring the timelines, the tissues, and maybe a spare safety pin or two.

What sets us apart? Besides my obsession with timelines and a sixth sense for spotting a missing boutonniere, it's the fact that I’ve done it all. I started at the bottom (passing apps & clearing plates) and worked my way through just about every wedding role before becoming a planner. So when I say I’ve seen it all, I mean it - and I know exactly how to keep your day smooth, stress-free, and full of joy. As a Day of Coordination specialist, I’m all about handling the chaos before it becomes chaos. I’ll be your go-to gal for last-minute fixes, timeline magic, and keeping the good vibes flowing — all with a Diet Coke in hand, of course.

In three words: Confident, Flexible, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description	Got the venue and that's it?? We've got a list of amazing vendors that will work with your budget and style to make your day SPECTACULAR! We'll help handcraft all details while taking over the wedding communication so all you'll have to think about is what time you'll show up on the big day <3	This is for the Couple who needs that little extra help tying all of the loose ends! You've already got your venue booked & a majority of your vendors... or maybe a few... but you need those extra hands to manage all of the details leading up to the big day... Most Importantly, coordinating all details DAY OF for a seamless day!
Planning begins	6 Months out	6 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Transportation Coordination
Venue Recommendations
Pricing	Starts at $2,500	Starts at $2,000

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The BEST planner!
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•Daisy•May 24
We had an amazing experience with Sun & Daughter Events! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, timely, and friendly. She kept us on track with our schedule and attended all of our meetings, as well as the wedding rehearsal. Not only did she lead the rehearsal seamlessly, but she also executed the procession beautifully. We received countless compliments from friends, family, and even other vendors about how smoothly everything went, all thanks to her expertise. I received a text from my florist stating, “She’s great by the way. There’s a lot of terrible ones. She’s a good one.” Aside from all the bigger tasks she also took care of so many “smaller tasks” (that were actually quite a lot!) and made sure everything was done to perfection. Her creative ideas brought our vision to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined on our own. Her great communication and time management ensured us a stress-free planning. She was prompt, clear, and kept us in the loop on every detail. She communicated with the venue staff throughout the entire process and worked incredibly well with everyone involved, which made everything run seamlessly. She was extremely organized, reaching out to all our other vendors to ensure that all necessary documents for the venue were submitted on time and coordinating set-up times, locations, and details with everyone involved. On our big day, she arrived with so much enthusiasm. From the morning until the very end, she worked her butt off to ensure everything was going well. She made sure everything was set up exactly how we wanted it and if something wasn’t working out (inclement weather) she was a quick problem solver. She also checked in on us regularly to make sure we were doing okay, which was such a thoughtful touch. It was a perfect day, and we owe it all to her! She went above and beyond in ways we didn’t expect. Although it wasn’t part of her job, she took it upon herself to capture some of our special moments during the day and shared those pictures with us afterward. It was a small detail, but one of our favorites, and it really showed her dedication and care for us as clients. By the end of it all, we truly felt like we had gained a friend. It was hard to say goodbye after everything she did to make our day so special. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, professional, and personable wedding planner. You’ll be in great hands!
Best wedding planner ever
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•Charlie K.•May 20
Highly highly recommend working with Serenity as your wedding planner! We are so glad we hired her. We had a negative experience with a planner we initially hired, and hired Serenity on short notice with a lot of work to be done. Serenity put so much effort into our wedding and was so attentive to what we wanted. She also brought a ton of experience and perspective to decision making and really guided us in situations where we felt stuck. It seriously felt like any time we thought of a problem, Serenity had already taken care of it. Also she is just a genuinely kind and thoughtful person and we loved working with her! You can tell she really cares about the people she works with and that makes a big difference. Hire her ASAP!!
book her!!
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•Kaitlyn F.•Aug 21, 2024
Serenity was absolutely amazing! So flexible and understanding. She really helped with the chaos leading up to the wedding and also on the day! Her service is so personal and she makes you feel so special! Thank you Serenity for making our day so easy!!
Amazing Experience!
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•Nick S.•Aug 2, 2024
Serenity was an absolute pleasure to work with. In the months and weeks leading up to our wedding, she was incredibly organized and professional. She made a stressful process simple and straightforward. And on the wedding day, Serenity and her team member Alysse managed everything perfectly. We received countless comments from guests saying how seamless and organized everything was; a testament to Serenity’s work. I would highly recommend Serenity and her team to anyone!!