Based in Sacramento, Chardonnay Events offers day-of coordination and event assistant services for weddings and occasions throughout Northern California.
Background
Owner Chardonnay Kelly founded the company in 2018, after dreaming about doing it for several years. Her goal is to provide an affordable yet professional and personal experience, approaching each project with a dedication to exceeding her clients' expectations.
Chardonnay has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Sacramento State and worked for several years in the marketing and PR industry. She has organized and executed a wide variety of occasions, including weddings, fundraisers, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, community festivals, customer and employee appreciation events, and more.
Services Offered
Chardonnay Events offers two unique options for special event hosts:
Full-Service Day-of Coordination ($950 and up)
For clients who desire additional event support leading up to and on their big day, day-of coordinator services are a great fit. This package includes all the support of event assistant services, PLUS:
Pre-wedding planning meeting to discuss your plans and needs (about six to eight weeks in advance)
Creation of a detailed day-of timeline
Creation of event site map
Attendance at final venue walk-through (about two weeks in advance)
Contacting all vendors prior to the event day, providing timeline and serving as point of contact (about one week in advance)
Attendance at and coordination of ceremony rehearsal
Coordination of ceremony and bridal party entrance to reception
Ensuring the day flows seamlessly and timeline is adhered to
Point of contact for vendors and wedding party on event day
Set-up of ceremony and reception details
Peace of mind knowing all the details will be taken care of, and all you have to do is show up and get married!
No mileage fee for events within 50 miles of Sacramento
Package includes eight hours of service on the wedding day, and supplemental hours may be added for an additional fee
Event Assistant Services ($50 per hour | 4 hour minimum)
This service is for the DIY host who has all details ready on event day - be it a wedding, shower or any other party. Chardonnay Events can take on your burden so that you are free to enjoy the party, leaving the hard work to the professionals...
Picking up last-minute items
Setting up furniture, decorations and other details
Greeting guests
Cueing the wedding party before the ceremony
Setting out and refilling food
Keeping drinks and ice stocked
Cutting the cake
Keeping things tidy during the event
Cleaning the venue after the event
…and anything else on your to-do list!
Please note that this service does not include planning – it requires the client to provide a timeline and task list at least one week in advance.
Having Chardonnay as my coordinator for my wedding ceremony and reception was great! She was extremely responsive during the planning process. Since it was a Covid wedding I had to change my venues 3-4 times and she was always on top of what was going on!
I also appreciated that she went out of her way to make everything seamless. She offered to bring her cooler to keep all of our champagne/sparkling cider cold when I just figured we would have to drink it at room temp thank you so much Chardonnay!!
Sent on 10/20/2020
Chardonnay Events's reply:
I loved working with you Kelley! You were so positive and easy-going through all those changes, and the end result was amazing!
Tim Moreno
· Married on 07/26/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Irreplaceable
Chardonnay is seriously such a joy to work with. From the very beginning, she sets you at ease with her warm spirit and professionalism. The meticulous attention to detail shines during the planning, and she stayed in constant communication throughout. She humbled herself when we asked if she could help keep everything sanitized during our ceremony and reception, which she worked so hard on to to make look like she had a team of 5 doing the decorating. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is challenging, but she was understanding throughout, helping to brainstorm new ideas and necessary changes, so that we could have the best event possible. Chardonnay is a true gem in the field of coordinators, we appreciate her so much and couldn’t have done it without her!
Photo by: Jimmy Bui Photography
Sent on 08/01/2020
Chardonnay Events's reply:
Thank you so much for these kind words, Tim!! I loved working with you and am so happy to have had a part in your wedding. It was beautiful, personal and so much fun! xoxo
panouly lo
· Married on 02/29/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Our big day
I had my wedding this past February and Chardonnay was so wonderful to work with. She is really great with communicating before hand. And on the day of the event, she made sure if there were any last minute things needed. She was more than willing to complete tasks, such as run to the market to grab some extra water and juice. Very professional and personal as well. If I were to have any events in the future, I'd definitely have Chardonnay as a part it again.
Sent on 09/06/2020
Chardonnay Events's reply:
I loved working with you too, Panouly! Thank you very much for your kind words! Hope you and your hubby are well :)
