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Events by McKenna is a premier wedding planning service based in California, founded by lead planner and owner McKenna Folmar after nearly a decade of experience designing and coordinating events across the globe. With hundreds of weddings under her belt, McKenna brings a signature blend of organization, creativity, and a cheerful, can-do spirit to every celebration. Her goal is to ensure each couple enjoys a beautifully executed, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Services Offered
Events by McKenna provides comprehensive planning and coordination tailored to each couple’s unique vision. From ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners, McKenna has expertise in a wide range of styles, including civil, cultural, destination, and elopement weddings. Couples can choose from full-service planning or partial support, with packages that include:

  • Budget analysis

  • Day-of coordination

  • Event design

  • Guest list creation

  • Timelines

  • Vendor referrals

As a certified sommelier, McKenna also brings a refined expertise in wine and beverage service, offering couples the option to elevate their celebrations with curated pairings, wine selections, and bar experiences designed to complement their menu and enhance their guests’ overall experience.

With a thoughtful eye for detail and a genuine passion for celebrating love stories, McKenna ensures every event is as seamless as it is unforgettable.

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Frequently asked questions

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

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of Events By McKenna

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The planner and her team are consistently praised as organized, responsive, and calm, handling logistics and vendor issues seamlessly. They curated vendors, managed timelines, and executed couples' visions flawlessly so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Highly recommended for exceptional coordination and attention to detail.

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The planner and her team are consistently praised as organized, responsive, and calm, handling logistics and vendor issues seamlessly. They curated vendors, managed timelines, and executed couples' visions flawlessly so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Highly recommended for exceptional coordination and attention to detail.

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Erin Sent on 01/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

McKenna is amazing!

McKenna was the perfect month-of coordinator for our Disneyland wedding. She is kind, confident, warm, poised, and ready for anything that may come up! We loved working with her and her team-- they were amazing at liaising with our vendors, keeping things running smoothly day of, and being a much needed support on our joyous but potentially stressful wedding day. Hire her! She's the best!!
Savira
Savira Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her now

Mckenna and her team Anita and Meg were an absolute dream come true!! If you're looking for someone who's organized from the get go, has an incredible attitude, has an amazing roster of vendors, and who will make sure you do not worry about a thing during and before your wedding, hire Mckenna NOW. I had so many questions I thought were silly but she always reassured me there were no stupid questions and would always reply immediately and with a great attitude. Anytime I didn't understand logistics, she told me her team would handle it, and when I tell you, on the day, her team were FLAWLESS, executed what I envisioned PERFECTLY and attended to whatever I needed, the wedding day I was able to stay present and calm because of McKenna and her team. I can't say enough good things about her. Hire her now.
Alexa
Alexa Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

All around 5 Star Planner!

Mckenna was truly a 5-star planner all around. From the start, she brought such a positive attitude and was incredibly organized and detail-oriented. We had high standards for our wedding and she totally delivered.

We had a few issues with other vendors and Mckenna handled everything so professionally and quickly, without ever putting stress on us. She was always available, super responsive, and just so easy to work with.

At the rehearsal, she took charge in the best way and made sure everyone knew where to be and what to do (which was no small task). On the day of, she was calm, collected, and totally in her element. You can really tell she loves what she does.

Couldn’t recommend her more!
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Ashlee Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

McKenna made all our dreams come true!!

I’m not even sure where to begin to describe how amazing Events by McKenna is at what they do!! McKenna is the most kind, helpful, and enthusiastic person to assist you during such an important time in your life. She made sure everything went perfectly on our wedding day and every day leading up to it!

When we first started our wedding planning journey, we only knew where we wanted to have it, and due to the venue location not regularly being used for weddings, we needed to outsource vendors for everything. That's where McKenna came in and helped us out by hand-picking every vendor that she knew would provide the exact things we were looking for. From catering, florals, furniture rentals, DJ, and all the little details, she knew who would be perfect for the job and she was right about every single one!

Every time we had a question or a crazy idea, she had an answer right away and she would do everything she could to make it happen. One thing that we were really hoping for was getting a disco ball above our dance floor, but since we were outdoors, it wasn’t looking promising. McKenna was the one who made sure that we got our disco ball, and it was absolutely perfect! That’s just one example of the many ways McKenna ensured our dream wedding would become a reality.

On the day of, McKenna and her team were so efficient and handled everything so that my husband and I could relax and focus on ourselves. We got to our venue and everything was already done and ready to start the day! McKenna was amazing at time management throughout the day, and she was so helpful to not only us, but our families, wedding party and guests as well. Everything went perfectly on schedule and all the crazy ideas that we had came to life with no issues! It was truly the best day of our lives and it wouldn’t have been possible without McKenna’s help!

I could write so much more on how incredible Events by McKenna is, but to sum it all up, they are the best choice for your wedding planning and coordinating needs and you will not regret choosing them for your big day!!
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Vanessa Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She's amazing, BOOK HER.

When I began my search for a wedding coordinator I knew I needed someone who was organized, patient, kind, and communicative and McKenna was definitely that and more! From our first initial phone call she was incredibly nice and just enthusiastic. I could immediately tell she loved her line of work which really mattered to me because it meant she took her job seriously as well. Our wedding venue unfortunately closed super last minute and McKenna jumped on it and helped my husband and I search for a different venue without hesitation and in such a short amount of time. She helped tremendously in a time where I was seriously stressing out. McKenna has a super sweet and calming demeanor and I seriously can't think of a better person to help out with our wedding or anyone else's wedding. BOOK HER, you will not regret it. We certainly did not!
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeds all expectations - the best wedding planner!

We worked with McKenna on our wedding at the Adamson in April 2024. Before we officially started working with McKenna I knew she was the planner I wanted to work with. She was so responsive and helpful. She gave me sound advice throughout the entire process and was a reassuring presence even during the most hectic times. One month before the wedding our caterer dropped out and McKenna found us a comparable caterer with better food at our price point the SAME DAY. She was so knowledgable and connected us with almost every vendor we ended up using (florist, caterer, transporation, etc.). Our wedding day ran so smoothly and I didn't have to worry about anything other than being in the moment. I didn't find out about little hiccups until after, and even then she and her team were on top of it the entire time. We had the most special day and enjoyable time planning because of her. 1,000% recommend McKenna and her team, we can't thank them enough! - E+R
Pnina
Pnina Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love McKenna!

It was truly such a pleasure working with McKenna leading up to our wedding. She was always on top of everything and the day of coordination on her apart was exceptional. She was always happy, fun, professional, and excited to meet with us and I felt so taken care of on the day of the wedding. We couldn’t have chosen a better planner to work with. I’d recommend her to all of my friends if they weren’t already married!
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Pat M. Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

McKenna is wonderful

When choosing a planner for any event, look no further than Events by McKenna.
She and her team are incredible!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I hugged McKenna so many times on my wedding day haha

McKenna is an INCREDIBLE wedding planner. You know those people who are just impressively good at what they do? That's McKenna! Looking back on the whole process, I can confidently say the wedding planner was one of (if not THE) most important hires. You can't go wrong with McKenna! First of all she's just a sweet, kind and lovely person to work with throughout your engagement-- her energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and she's very well connected and experienced with various vendors. Her communication is clear and patient, which helps make this overwhelming experience fun and simple-- which it SHOULD be! Once the big day finally arrived, she was an absolute force as our day-of coordinator! We felt seen, cared for and confidently guided and instructed. Our wedding day ran seamlessly and beautifully. Even our entire bridal parties were impressed by her and only had wonderful things to say. Overall, we had just the most amazing time and we are thrilled to have had the experience of working with her. She and her team are A+ professionals. We couldn't have asked for better!
Nina
Nina Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planner


Events by McKenna, led by the phenomenal McKenna Folmar, deserves every accolade and more. From the moment we embarked on our wedding planning journey, McKenna was our guiding light, our rock, and our fairy godmother all rolled into one.

McKenna's expertise and attention to detail are simply unmatched. She didn't just help us plan our wedding; she orchestrated a symphony of perfection from start to finish. Her curated list of vendors was a godsend, and many of them became integral parts of our dream day thanks to her recommendations. McKenna didn't just stop at vendor suggestions; she meticulously reviewed contracts, ensuring that every detail was in line with our vision and budget.

Creating a timeline for our big day seemed like a daunting task, but McKenna handled it with finesse. Thanks to her expert planning, everything ran like clockwork, allowing us to savor every moment without a hint of stress. McKenna made sure we were able to enjoy precious moments we might have otherwise missed, like visiting each table or stealing away for a few moments to revel in our photo booth.

But McKenna's talents extend far beyond her organizational prowess. Her calming presence and unwavering support were a source of comfort throughout the entire process. From planning meetings to the hustle and bustle of the big day itself, McKenna exuded grace and poise, guiding us with a steady hand and a warm heart.

Our wedding was a celebration of love and unity, integrating several cultures seamlessly, thanks to McKenna's expert coordination. She liaised effortlessly with vendors and our chosen venue, ensuring that every aspect of our vision came to life flawlessly.

In the sacred moments before our wedding, McKenna's energy was a grounding force, filling the air with love and positivity. Our wedding day surpassed even our wildest dreams, and we owe it all to McKenna. As our parents have attested, it was truly the greatest day of our lives, and we have McKenna to thank for making it so.

In summary, McKenna Folmar of Events by McKenna is not just a wedding planner; she's a visionary, an inspiration, and a guardian angel rolled into one. If you want your wedding day to be nothing short of magical, look no further than McKenna. With her by your side, your wildest dreams will become a breathtaking reality.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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