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Creative Happens

Full Planning
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Creative Happens Events is a wedding and event planning company in Los Angeles, California. They will help you plan and organize one of the most important days of your life so you can relax and enjoy every precious moment. Couples are valued customers, and this crew will strive to earn your trust to handle this momentous occasion.

Services Offered

At Creative Happens Events, you will have professional wedding planners working with you to create a bespoke wedding celebration your guests will love and will never forget. This team of dedicated creatives is committed to making every single moment count, from the planning process and decision-making to the first step down the aisle and the last dance. Wedding packages include day or month of coordination, as well as full or partial event planning. The company also offers decor options, photo booth rentals, and dessert and charcuterie stations.

Features

LGBTQ+-owned

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Weddings with this vendor

Elysse & Gary's wedding
Elysse & Gary
32 photos
Crystal & Tim's wedding
Crystal & Tim
66 photos

FAQ

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

$1,350

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,800

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

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Reviews of Creative Happens

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Reviewers rave that Creative Happens provides calm, professional, highly organized day-of coordination that anticipates needs, manages vendors, and executes even nontraditional plans flawlessly. Teams reduced stress, handled last-minute issues, offered useful rentals, and left guests impressed. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave that Creative Happens provides calm, professional, highly organized day-of coordination that anticipates needs, manages vendors, and executes even nontraditional plans flawlessly. Teams reduced stress, handled last-minute issues, offered useful rentals, and left guests impressed. Highly recommended.

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Christa Sent on 04/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best money we spent on our wedding!

Dan made this an extremely seamless process from the very start! Creative Happens is extremely reasonably priced for all the work that they put in! Dan was always very responsive and I never felt uncomfortable reaching out to ask questions or to present new ideas. There are so many moving pieces required when organizing a wedding…thanks to Dan and others at Creative Happens, I didn’t have to stress about anything falling by the wayside. 20/10 recommend!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 04/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Creative Happens Was The Best Decision Ever

Chris was our day of coordinator and he absolutely killed it. My husband was hesitant at first at the idea of hiring a day of coordinator but by the end of the event, we could not even imagine doing it without him. Chris was invaluable and made the entire event run so smoothly, he handled everything. My husband would think of something that needed to get done, like fill the coolers with ice or bring out the drinks, and Chris was already on it.

We had a nontraditional wedding in a very nontraditional location and I spent so much time planning every last detail and Chris was able to take over and perfectly execute my vision and I could just relax, be present, and really enjoy the day. I was a little worried about handing the reins to someone else because a lot of what we did was nontraditional, but Chris made sure the event looked like us, not what a wedding is "supposed" to look like. I had zero stress on the day, which is crazy lol.

Everybody loved Chris, us and the whole wedding party. He has a very calm and chill energy which made all of us very calm as well. Very good vibes. He also was very professional and it was clear that he has a ton of experience and used that experience to make sure the event run very smoothly and that everybody had a good time.

He took over about a month before the wedding, which was way more helpful than I would've thought. I've never planned an event like a wedding before so dealing with the vendors and all their questions (and some of them were kinda pushy) was a lot and I was soo happy I could give that to someone else. I got to just focus on the fun details like decor and design and he got annoying job of dealing with vendor scheduling and coordinating timelines with like 4 different vendors coming in who had never even been to the venue before. Also super helpful that Creative Happens also has rentals so I was able to rent stuff like easels from him at the very last minute.

Without Chris, we would have been stressed out and running around the whole day trying to get everything done and trying to figure out logistics. Instead we got to have the time of our lives at our party. The best thing you can do for your wedding is to hire Creative Happens. 100% won't regret it.
Michael
Michael Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Team to Work With

We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Chris and Daniel from Creative Happens at multiple weddings, and every experience has been fantastic. They’re consistently organized, detail-oriented, and keep the day running smoothly. We always appreciate collaborating with teams who share the same passion for creating an amazing experience for clients! Highly recommend.

- Mike, Endless Summer DJs
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Olivia Sent on 09/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A+ service and value

Dan was great, helpful, chill, supportive, etc., from the first phone call. I also want to share our highest compliments of Klaudia who was assigned to our wedding. Even our guests noticed and shared with us how impressed they were by her. She is so kind, willing, full of great ideas, and phenomenally efficient - we appreciated her so much. It felt like we hired a top tier best friend for the night!
Niki
Niki Sent on 06/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chris and Dan are the BEST in the business

We are beyond grateful for everything Chris did to make our wedding day truly exceptional. From start to finish, he went above and beyond—far exceeding our expectations in every way.

His professionalism, calm demeanor, and incredible attention to detail gave us complete confidence from the moment we started working together. Every part of the day came together beautifully, and it was clear that Chris's behind-the-scenes dedication made all the difference.

Guests were literally raving about him—comments like “Where did you find Chris?! I’ve never seen a planner hustle like that” and “I saw him run up and down those stairs a dozen times before the ceremony!” were just a few of the compliments we heard. Several couples even asked for his contact info on the spot, which speaks volumes.

A personal highlight: the care Chris showed my sister before her speech meant the world to us. He went out of his way to reassure her and help her feel confident—his kindness and thoughtfulness truly stood out.

He also handled last-minute hiccups (including a DJ situation and a centerpiece mix-up) with total grace and professionalism, allowing us to stay fully present and enjoy the celebration without stress.

Chris is experienced, compassionate, and incredibly dependable. He made our wedding not only beautiful, but seamless and stress-free. On top of that, his rates are more than fair—honestly, he could charge more and still be an amazing value for the caliber of service he delivers.

If you're lucky enough to have Chris on your wedding team, you're in the best possible hands.
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Samantha Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very Pleased

Dan was amazing throughout the entire process. Helpful, knowledgeable, and worked with us for everything. He was very professional and on time for everything.
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Blake Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience with Dan!

Dan helped bring our wedding vision to life - amidst, a venue change and rain forecasted on the day of our wedding! He always stayed calm, was fantastic corralling our vendors and when we had to change our venue, he kept everything moving with ease. We had all vendors booked beforehand and vision was largely crafted - Dan jumped right in and was able to take over for all the last details.

His team also provided us with a Photo Booth (we decided to add one the week before) and it was the perfect addition. Great to work with Dan and wouldn't hesitant to book for a coordinator!
Marisol
Marisol Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Job!

Love love love! Amazing work! Would recommend! The whole team from the start was amazing to work with! Klaudia was amazing definitely made my special day so smooth and perfect. Thank you to the whole team!
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Lora Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Creative Happens helped make our special day stress free!

Leading up to our wedding, Dan at Creative Happens provided helpful guidance & recommendations and was easily reachable via email. On the day of the wedding, he made sure our creative vision came to life as planned and handled all vendor comms so we could truly enjoy our special day without worrying about a thing. Throughout the event Dan was very attentive and checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed.
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Tori Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Customer Service and Meticulous Attention to Detail

Dan & Klaudia were invaluable partners for our May wedding, simplifying every aspect of the process. As our venue required a day-of coordinator, we engaged CHE for the task. From the outset, Dan & Klaudia guided us through every detail, ensuring nothing was overlooked prior to our special day. On the day itself, Klaudia’s presence ensured seamless execution; she anticipated needs and tirelessly worked behind the scenes. Despite our intimate gathering of 40 guests, Klaudia’s meticulous attention to detail was remarkable, bringing to life the vision I had imagined on Pinterest. To anyone hesitant about hiring a day-of coordinator, I wholeheartedly recommend it. Klaudia’s expertise ensured a flawless day, without which our perfect wedding wouldn’t have been possible.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Daniel DeSantis-Mallia
Daniel DeSantis-Mallia
Owner

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