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See our over 102 reviews! At californiadreaminweddings.com. California Dreamin’ Weddings and Events offers day-of coordination and partial/full planning services in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego County, and destination weddings. With over 15 years' experience, and over 1,700 successful weddings we know exactly what to look for, and how to troubleshoot quickly if something unexpected happens. We know what questions to ask you, that you may not have thought of, and work with your venue and vendors to create a perfect, stress-free day.

Whether you simply need professional day-of coordination, or someone to completely organize your event, California Dreamin’ Weddings provides a wide variety of services to meet your wedding needs.


Services Offered

  • Day-of coordination with communication from receipt of contract (not just 30 days prior)
  • Partial/Full planning
  • Destination weddings
  • Professional vendor referrals
  • Review of venue banquet event order and logistics maps
  • Onsite walk through prior to the event
  • Customized timelines
  • Coordinated wedding rehearsal
  • Reminders of what you need to do next in the planning process
  • Reserve rows for immediate family members
  • Set up ceremony/reception items (seating chart/meal indicators/favors/toasting glasses/card box/guest book, etc.)
  • Pin on boutonniere for the gentlemen and insure the ladies have their bouquets (insure flower girl baskets if applicable, etc.)
  • Greet and guide guests
  • Work with DJ to make appropriate announcements to get guests from the ceremony area, to cocktail hour, to reception
  • Ensure guests know what tables they are seated at
  • Ensure meal indicators are on tables as needed (if applicable for a plated, sit-down service)
  • Ensure you have items that you need, when you need them the day of such as rings, toss bouquet, garter, etc.
  • Bustle wedding dress before the grand entrance
  • Communicate with all vendors and venue to ensure everyone is on the same page
  • Insure venue received certificates of insurance from all vendors if applicable
  • Pack up and consolidate items towards the end of the event (toasting glasses, pictures, seating chart, etc...)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Reviews of California Dreamin' Weddings and Events

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Karen and her team are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail. They are commended for their seamless communication and collaboration with vendors, ensuring a harmonious planning process. Karen's calm and caring demeanor, along with her organization and professionalism, are highly appreciated by couples. Reviewers highly recommend hiring Karen and her team for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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Karen and her team are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and attention to detail. They are commended for their seamless communication and collaboration with vendors, ensuring a harmonious planning process. Karen's calm and caring demeanor, along with her organization and professionalism, are highly appreciated by couples. Reviewers highly recommend hiring Karen and her team for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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Cori C. Sent on 09/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She’s your girl!!

Where to begin… In the stressful, chaotic, and confusing world that is planning a wedding, Karen brought us such relief. From the moment we booked her until the very end of our wedding night, she has been a savior. She guided us throughout the entire process—ensuring we were on track in booking and organizing vendors, visiting the venue multiple times to discuss timeline and details, ensuring every picture frame, candle, sign, etc was properly set up according to my requests, and keeping the flow of events at our wedding smooth and on time. Not to mention she answered every email or text along the way with such kindness, efficiency, and knowledge. She’s amazing at what she does, and to be quite honest could charge a lot more for her services! After doing alottt of research and reaching out to many many coordinators, I chose Karen based off of value & reviews, and I am so happy to be able to now recommend her to any brides/grooms beginning their wedding planning journey. Thank you Karen!!
Melinda
Melinda H. Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I simply cannot say enough good things about Karen and my experience with her company

She was recommended to me by my yacht club and I have to tell you that after having married the same man five consecutive times, I’m somewhat of an expert on wedding planners and California Dream Weddings and karen are a cut above! She liaised with all of my vendors and was kind and generous and over delivered at every turn. You will count yourself very lucky to choose her. Detail perfect
Beverly
Beverly P. Sent on 04/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Karen is the real mvp!

The moment I met Karen at our venue walkthrough, I knew I made the right decision. Hiring Karen was the most MVP move I could have done for our wedding and it was MONEY SO WELL SPENT! Karen is the SWEETEST woman and exactly the kind of person you want by your side on a stressful wedding day. Her calm and caring demeanor made me (the bride) feel reassured that everything was being taken care of so I could enjoy my day. Every random thing I thought to bring up – like remembering to have my wedding party sign the guestbook since they missed cocktail hour for photos – Karen was already on top of it! My card box? Her assistant was already keeping an eye on it and the cards brought in to me during dinner for safekeeping. Both sets of parents had nothing but great things to say about her in all of their interactions. She kept us on schedule and was a true professional, from the month-of planning to the big day. Brides, if you're reading this and considering whether you even need a day-of/month-of coordinator, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO HIRE KAREN!!

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“Dream Weddings” can become a reality when you have Karen at your side. From the moment you meet Karen, you will know you have the right person to help you plan your wedding. Her genuine interest in you and your day will leave you feeling like you are having a lifelong friend help plan your big day. Her organizational skills, flexible nature and her permanent smile make her a joy to be around. For a stress free event, you need to look no further than Karen.

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I have worked with Karen on over 100 events She is the best by far Professional, Fun, Friendly and Organized Karen's clients are always happy and she runs their event without a hitch

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