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Based in Sacramento, Chardonnay Events offers day-of coordination services for weddings and occasions throughout Northern California. Owner Chardonnay Kelly's goal is to provide a professional and personal experience, approaching each project with a dedication to exceeding her clients' expectations.

Services Offered

Chardonnay Events is unique in the wedding industry in that the company specializes exclusively in day-of coordination - ideal for DIY couples who want to be involved in the planning but would like to hand off the details on the big day.

Wedding Day Coordination: $1,800-2,800

  • Access to preferred vendor list upon request
  • Pre-wedding planning meeting (in person at your venue whenever possible)
  • Creation of wedding day timeline
  • Creation of event site map
  • Contacting all vendors prior to the event day, providing timeline and site map, and serving as point of contact
  • Attendance at and coordination of ceremony rehearsal
  • Set-up of ceremony and reception details
  • Coordination of ceremony and reception
  • Ensuring the day flows seamlessly and timeline is adhered to
  • Point of contact for vendors and wedding party on event day
  • Unlimited email communication with coordinator during your engagement
  • Up to 12 hours of service on your wedding day
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,800

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Chardonnay Events

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Chardonnay consistently wowed couples with her exceptional coordination skills, professionalism, and attention to detail. Reviewers emphasized her calming presence amidst wedding chaos, ability to handle tricky family dynamics gracefully, and meticulous planning that ensured stress-free and seamless wedding days. Chardonnay's dedication to executing couples' visions flawlessly and managing logistics efficiently earned her high praise, with multiple reviewers recommending her as an invaluable asset for creating truly memorable and enjoyable weddings.

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Chardonnay consistently wowed couples with her exceptional coordination skills, professionalism, and attention to detail. Reviewers emphasized her calming presence amidst wedding chaos, ability to handle tricky family dynamics gracefully, and meticulous planning that ensured stress-free and seamless wedding days. Chardonnay's dedication to executing couples' visions flawlessly and managing logistics efficiently earned her high praise, with multiple reviewers recommending her as an invaluable asset for creating truly memorable and enjoyable weddings.

Ivy
Ivy Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Expertise!

When we started planning our wedding, we thought that we could do it without a coordinator, since we were having a small family event (20 people). Before too long, we were feeling overwhelmed with decision fatigue and planning logistics. We knew we needed some help!

We brought Chardonnay on three months before our wedding to help with planning and coordination. She was flexible with her services, she helped us get all our ideas in order, set us on a timeline, and helped us find the right vendors for our wedding. This took so much pressure and worry off of us!
She made sure that we had considered all of the necessary details, and coordinated with us, the venue, vendors, and caterer to make sure everyone was in the right place at the right time.

On the day of our wedding, she and her assistant put in a long day, arriving early to receive deliveries and set up all the decor, picking up food, and staying late for rental pick-ups.
As a result of her expertise, we had an absolutely perfect day. Everything was so beautiful, perfectly timed, and well-organized. If there were any logistical hiccups on our wedding day, we did not hear about it. She took care of everything behind-the-scenes to make it all flow perfectly, while we just relaxed and enjoyed our big day with family and friends.

We're so glad to have had Chardonnay as our coordinator and we'd recommend her to anyone!!
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Sarah Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best hire of my entire wedding experience.

Working with Chardonnay was hands-down the best decision we made for our entire wedding. From the moment we met her, she exuded a calm, confident professionalism that immediately put us at ease—and that never wavered, even when the wedding chaos tried to creep in.

She was more than a coordinator—she was our rock. Navigating tricky family dynamics with grace and diplomacy? Check. Keeping everything running with military precision while somehow still making it feel relaxed and joyful? Check. Making sure I actually ate, stayed hydrated, and had a moment to breathe and soak it all in? Absolutely. She saw every detail before it became a problem and handled it quietly, efficiently, and with kindness.

People joked she was like J.Lo from The Wedding Planner—and honestly, it’s true. But even better, because she made our day feel like ours. If you’re even thinking about hiring a wedding coordinator, stop and just hire her. She’s a logistical wizard, an emotional anchor, and a total superstar. We can’t imagine our day without her.
Payandeh
Payandeh Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream to have by our side on our wedding day.

Chardonnay made our wedding day everything we had hoped for—and more. She is simply incredible.

From the very beginning, she was organized, attentive, and full of creative solutions. In the days leading up to the wedding, she helped us stay calm and focused, even when last-minute weather changes required quick decisions and reworking of plans. Her ability to adapt while keeping the vibe grounded and joyful was truly impressive.

On the day itself, Chardonnay brought a sense of ease and quiet confidence that allowed us to fully enjoy each moment. Everything flowed beautifully, every detail was thoughtfully handled, and we felt fully supported the entire time.

Our families couldn’t stop raving about her—multiple people pulled us aside to tell us how amazing she was. We couldn’t agree more.

If you’re lucky enough to work with Chardonnay, you’ll be in the best hands. She made our wedding unforgettable in all the right ways.
Kristy
Kristy Sent on 01/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chardonnay is wonderful at wedding day-of coordiation!

Chardonnay is a class act in every way. She did day of coordination for our wedding and was well organized, communicated very clearly, a did a planning meeting in advance to make sure all the details were nailed down in an efficient timeline. She is professional and helped smooth out any bumps in the day. She works her magic and you know the details will be handled without any issue. We highly recommend her for coordination of events, she made my life so easy and I'm so grateful we chose her!
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Petra Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

December 8, 20024

Chardonnay is a fantastic wedding coordinator.
Her dedication and Attention to details Surpassed all expectations. Her Organization skills, and professionalism is what let us fully enjoy our day knowing that she handled everything with such grace and expertise. We are eternally grateful for her partnership in creating such a cherish memory.
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Kylee Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chardonnay Made My Day Stress-Free and Unforgettable!

I cannot recommend Chardonnay enough as a wedding coordinator! From day one, she was incredibly communicative, professional, and attentive to every detail. As an anxious control freak, it was essential for me to have someone I could trust to handle everything – and Chardonnay did exactly that. She executed my vision to perfection, making sure every element of the day was just as I imagined, while also managing all the logistics so seamlessly. On the day of the wedding, I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Everything was organized, stress-free, and completely under control. Thanks to Chardonnay, I was able to fully enjoy my wedding day without any anxiety. I am so grateful for her help and expertise, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly amazing coordinator!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Wedding Coordinator!

Chardonnay was absolutely incredible! When I first started planning my wedding, I didn’t think I’d need a coordinator, but I can’t imagine how the day would have gone without her. She took care of so many details I hadn’t even considered and made everything run seamlessly. The way she brought everything together was simply beautiful. I highly recommend working with Chardonnay—she truly was a lifesaver!
Veronica
Veronica Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience!

Chardonnay was amazing in helping us setup, organize, and coordinate our wedding! Even working with us from the other side of the US, she was able to get everything coordinated for when we arrived on our wedding day. She is very creative and overall great to work with. Not a single complaint throughout the entire process with Chardonnay!
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Kimi Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Success!

Chardonnay did a great job with my wedding this past May! She was very responsive, organized, and on top of everything. She made the day flow exactly how we wanted it and always asked questions to ensure she captured my vision from the smallest details to the bigger ones. Chardonnay and her assistant were very proactive throughout and I appreciated her taking down all of my items at the end of the night and putting it in boxes near the door. It truly made the next day so much easier to clean up! Thanks again Chardonnay for your services and for going the extra mile to ensure a smooth and easy day for us. It was truly the best day of our lives!
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Jessica Sent on 08/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless, friendly coordination

We recently hired Chardonnay for our wedding, and I could not be happier we did! She organized our timeline ahead of time, coordinated with all our vendors, and executed our wedding flawlessly. Not only did I have zero concerns/worries on our wedding day, but leading up to it was easy, too. We felt stress-free and able to soak up the joy of the occasion with Chardonnay’s help.

Chardonnay is kind, responsive, detail-oriented, and the perfect wedding coordinator. I highly recommend making room in your budget to hire her!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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