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First Pick Planning Services is a wedding & event planning company based in Los Angeles, CA with offices in Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, CA Wether you are planning a wedding or throwing a party, you can be assured that First Pick will make a difference in your event satisfaction. We strive to make people feel welcome and allow our clients to enjoy every moment of their special event with our kind personalities and sincere attention to detail. Making us your first pick for all your event planning needs is a selection you won't regret!

We welcome out-of-state and international event opportunities (owner Jen is fluent in Spanish!) and regardless of the event, our theory is simple: make everyone feel number 1 and have fun!

Please email us at info@firstpickplanning.com to schedule a consultation with a First Pick Planning Coordinator who will meet with you wherever is most convenient either in the San Francisco or Greater Los Angeles areas.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,806

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,614

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,216

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?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

5

Reviews of First Pick Planning

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First Pick Planning, particularly Ashley Brantner, received outstanding praise for their wedding planning services at various venues like Lake Tahoe and Petaluma CA. Reviewers highlighted their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process, ensuring a smooth and seamless wedding day. Ashley\'s ability to handle last-minute changes, establish strong vendor relationships, and go above and beyond in creating beautiful and stress-free weddings was highly commended. Additionally, the team\'s positive attitudes and dedication to making couples feel at ease and enjoy their special day were noted as exceptional. Highly recommended for a personalized and unforgettable wedding planning experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

First Pick Planning, particularly Ashley Brantner, received outstanding praise for their wedding planning services at various venues like Lake Tahoe and Petaluma CA. Reviewers highlighted their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process, ensuring a smooth and seamless wedding day. Ashley\'s ability to handle last-minute changes, establish strong vendor relationships, and go above and beyond in creating beautiful and stress-free weddings was highly commended. Additionally, the team\'s positive attitudes and dedication to making couples feel at ease and enjoy their special day were noted as exceptional. Highly recommended for a personalized and unforgettable wedding planning experience.

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Joseph G. Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We loved working with Ashley Brantner at First Pick Planning!

Ashley Brantner was our wedding planner for our June 2024 Lake Tahoe wedding. She is amazing and we would recommend her to all of our family and friends. So many of our guests commented that they love our planner. Throughout the entire planning process, she was kind, patient, fun, funny, joyful, offered great ideas and solutions, and just went above and beyond every step of the way. We really felt that all the vendors we chose were perfect and Ashley really stood out among them, which says a lot. Notably, Ashley got along great with all of our vendors, and it seemed like they considered each other friends - her strong relationships helped things go smoothly. She kept her eye on the prize throughout the entire process, knowing that the day goes by so quickly. There were countless little details she took care of on the big day. I really don't know how she had time to do it all. She did lots of little things for us - like show us the dining area before all the guests arrived so we could see what it looked like. We just love Ashley and would be happy to recommend her to anyone. And the whole team at First Pick (including Jen) were great to deal with. It's a great team.
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Eric D. Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding must!

Highly recommend Ashely! She helped us with planning and all the last minute to do list! She took a lot of stress and concerns off of us which allowed us to enjoy the special day together. Ashely even let my wife borrow her sunglasses during are dinner! Extremely helpful and knowledgeable with weddings! Thank you Ashely!
Savannah
Savannah H. Sent on 06/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience with Ashley and First Pick

We had Ashley do our planning for our summer wedding in Petaluma CA. The whole process was smooth and seamless. Contracting with First Pick was easy and they answered all of my questions quickly. They were flexible to find a plan that worked with our budget. Once we were placed with Ashley, she was on top of every single detail. She’s organized and professional. She was reassuring and checked in very often to make sure we were on track. The wedding day went smoothly and I knew Ashley and her assistant were on top of everything so that my husband and I could sit back and relax.
I would absolutely recommend Ashley and First Pick for an amazing planning experience! They make your life so much easier so that you can truly enjoy this special time!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Silvertunes Entertainment Silvertunes Entertainment Wedding DJs

When it comes to working with a wedding planner, it can go either smooth or very rough. I have had experiences with both and working with Jen at last nights wedding was amazing. She was in constant communication with me to ensure that before i made any announcements as the M.C. that everyone was where they needed to be. She helped facilitate the timing of the formalities to ensure that the photographer got all their shots before having to go overtime which would have cost the client extra. From the first email to the final clean up Jen and her team were professional and very fun to work with. If you are looking for a wedding planner that truly cares about the success of your event you cannot go wrong with First Pick Planning. I cant wait for us to work together again.

Lotus & Lily Floral and Event Design by Jackie Combs Lotus & Lily Floral and Event Design by Jackie Combs Wedding Florists

Jen and her team at First Pick will handle every detail of your event with precision and taste! She is calm, organized and so easy to work with! I love working with Jen!

Impulse Event Lighting Impulse Event Lighting Wedding Decor & Lighting

One word describes First Pick Planning....Professional! As a fellow vendor we appreciate being in the loop of things and well they sure are in check of Itinerary. This helps rents run smooth. We look forward in working together once again in the near future.

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