Love and Serendipity Weddings 4.8 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Located in the Palm Springs area, available for world wide travel
La Quinta, CA 92253
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Services: Wedding PlanningUnique Services (Other)
Established: 1999
Employees: 5
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About
In choosing a  coordinator forget what is popular, forget what everyone  tells you. Find the  coordinator whose style you can find yourself in.


Elanda Event Planners and Love and Serendipity are premier event companies in Southern California. In 1999 Elanda Event Planners was formed for national corporate and events. Then in 2003 came the addition of Love and Serendipity, a new division focusing on special events and weddings in Southern California and the United Kingdom.

As an artist, Linda found her passion in the industry first as an event and floral designer. Then found her niche in catering and event planning with luxury resorts and hotels before forming her own company. Linda grew up in Southern California. And has lived and worked in England. She mixes her British heritage with her artistic background creating the perfect combination for an elegant affair.

Linda’s goal is to help you find or refine your vision for your special day. And help you make the right choices in a clear and concise way. She designs every event with a fresh approach. One that captures your unique personality and style. Whether it’s a black-tie gala at a private estate, a picnic at a winery, a cocktail party at a country club, a wedding in the heart of England, or even a surprise 50th birthday party, Linda’s eye for detail is evident. With her many years of experience combined with her artistic flair and imaginative designs, Linda will helps you create an event to be remembered.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning
 
How many planners do you work with?
I am a certified professional planner
 
What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?
Yours of course!
 
Do you support or cater to any specific religions?
All religions
 
What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
50 to 300 guests
 
Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?
As a national and internation planner - many. But as a professional planner, planning events at a new venue is common.

Additional Questions and Answers
Is the coordination company you are interviewing well established? Do they have the experience to support their words and beautiful photographs?
So often people start a coordination company because they had such a great time planning their own wedding or special event, they decide to coordinate events for a living. While it is admirable to pursue a passion you have found, often these individuals launch their business before they have gained the experience or expertise to effectively run their own company and they have yet to discover how to successfully manage a wedding, special event or even a convention.

Some coordinators have event planning businesses on the side in addition to a regular full time job. While many are successful at this, you want to make sure that your coordinator has adequate time and resources to attend to and follow through on your event details. If they are pressed for time because of other commitments, will they have the time to give your details the attention they deserve?

Linda and her team have been in the event planning industry for more than 15 years and have successfully coordinated many events and weddings. And everyone that works on your event is a professional planner, coordinator or supplier to the industry. With the experience and tools needed to bring your vision to life. They’ll make sure every detail of your event is attended to.
  
Why do I need a wedding coordinator on the day of the wedding?
Your family, friends and especially you deserve to enjoy the day. To be able to do this, no one should be concerned about setting out place cards and programs, if the cake has arrived on time and all the other hundreds of details in setting up and executing the entire day’s events. Having a professional coordinator means you don’t have to worry about anything, so you can relax, experience the moment and have a wonderful day.
 
Why do I need a wedding planner?
Today’s couples have busy lives and careers. and there are so many details and more to planning a wedding than they realize - until they’re in the thick of it. And that’s when it becomes hectic and very stressful. So much time, frustration and money can be saved by having a professional planner to consult with from the beginning. Over the years linda has had the privilege of working with top vendors in the wedding and event industry. so she knows who to call for the highest quality and service, professionalism, and the best prices. This benefit alone can envelop the cost of a professional planner.
 
My venue has a catering manager. Why do I need another planner?
Venues and hotels may provide some sort of coordinator. but it is rare that the onsite coordinator is a professional planner, and handles anything more than the responsibilities related to their venue and the food service. They are not there to assist with the directing and coordination of the rehearsal and ceremony or with any of the pre planning. having been a catering manager in her career, Linda knows this first hand. what she offers is a very personal and detailed conception of your event or wedding. everything from the selection of vendors to the production of the schedule or timeline for the day. Not only does she work closely with the catering manager for your venue, but with all of your vendors. making sure that every last detail is taken care of right down to the proper placement of flowers, musician’s sound checks and placement of your ceremony programs.
 
How are fees based?
Fees are based on the service you request. you are paying for the expertise, knowledge, time, and talent of a professional planner. Linda can do as much or as little as you want. but remember, the more she does the less you do!
 
Why choose Linda?
Linda’s knowledge of the event planning industry combined with creativity and spirit set her company apart. With her many years of experience in design and planning it allows her to truly provide in-depth knowledge that is invaluable. Linda proudly works with the best wedding and event service providers and professionals in the business. And has a long standing working relationship will all of the vendors she refers. Everything from unique and custom invitation designers, fashion forward style photographers, creative and imaginative designers, high level entertainers and more. Linda is here to offer professional expertise and guidance, not to take over your event. To create your vision not hers. She will offer advice, suggestions and the latest trends and ideas. She wants to help you have an event to be remembered.
 
 
 

Tips and Advice
It’s more often than not Linda meets couples overwhelmed by the immensity of creating what is sure to be one of the most important days of their lives. They want their special day to be a mixture of their love and personalities, but don’t quite know where to begin. “How are we going to make this happen?"followed by “Where do we start?” My professional advice...the budget.
 
Most couples today are working with a budget and paying for the wedding themselves. And staying on that budget is one of the most difficult tasks of all. The average budget is $28,000. And 70% of couples go over budget! This is where hiring a certified professional planner is key.They can help you prioritize your funds, negotiate with the venue and vendors on your behalf, and help you make sensible choices based on your budget.

Linda has over 15 years experience on the hotel/resort side in catering and event sales. And has negotiated contract and managed budgets for every type of event, from national conventions and trade shows to weddings and special events.

Put your hard earned money and one of the most important days of your life in the hands of a professional!