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"I have my own aesthetic -- that's why my Clients come to me -- but the weddings have to reflect who they are. When you walk into their wedding, I want you to notice the Client's great taste!" Paula Laskelle, Champagne Taste

Paula is honored to be referred by the following: The Resort at Pelican Hill, Montage Laguna Beach, The Ritz-Carlton - Laguna Niguel, and the St. Regis Monarch Beach.

You can see a lot of her weddings on her Pinterest page.


Paula has been partnering with Brides to create their weddings since 1995. When you hire her, you benefit from her guiding hand, her extensive experience and intimate knowledge about every aspect of weddings, her extraordinary relationships with the top vendors!

She has taught wedding planning at Orange Coast College for men and women who want to start their own wedding planning businesses.

Paula served on the Board of Directors for Wish Upon a Wedding (LA/OC), a non-profit organization based on the concept that two people in love should never be denied the chance to marry their soul mate, even though one is facing a terminal illness.

She's a founding sponsor of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association and served as Vice President on the founding Board of Directors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

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?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Destination
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Champagne Taste

Katie
Katie Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t be better!

Paula is truly incredible and exceeded all expectations for us as a wedding planner. We worked with her for over a year planning our wedding and we couldn’t have imagined doing it without her. Paula continuously goes above and beyond and makes you feel as if you are her only client. She is responsible and very communicative, quickly answering any questions that came up over the year. She has been working in the industry in orange county for over a decade and seems to know and get along with everyone. She was a constant advocate for us dealing with vendors and making sure our needs were met first. She also worked very well balancing family relationships throughout our year of planning and especially on our wedding day. I was nervous for the wedding day because of my family dynamic and Paula took over everything, so I was stress-free. My friends and family who interacted with her on our wedding day were blown away by how kind and calm she was, while still making sure everything went according to plan. She has such great energy during a time that can be stressful and difficult ( and fun) and we are so grateful to have found her. I would recommend Paula to any bride or groom getting married in orange county.
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 06/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Paula and her team made my wedding day seamless!!! It was so organized and went flawlessly!! Without this wedding planner I would've been completely lost!! Paula knows every detail about weddings and provides beyond excellent service for every bride. She made me feel like I was her only Bride and spent so much time with me to ensure my big day would be absolutely perfect(and it was)!! She brought details to my attention I didn't even think of and was gracious to all of the family members and anyone who we involved in the wedding planning process. She has so many contacts and several amazing recommendations which we ended up using to complete our day. We used several of her contacts as our vendors and they loved working with her and it showed in every meeting we went to!!! Everyone loves her, and now so do I!!! I would recommend her to ANYONE getting married!!!
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User918472 Sent on 08/31/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Paula is the best! She is professional, has impeccable taste, really works with you and your vision, has an amazing ability to navigate the tricky waters with family and all the various opinions, She keeps her cool, she is INCREDIBLE on the day of your wedding. I knew she was good at her job but didn't know HOW good until I went through the wedding day. She is so on top of EVERY detail. And she doesn't ever seem stressed. Her energy is a joy to be around. I recommend her as highly as I possibly can!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

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