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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

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Ashley Brantner from First Pick Planning received outstanding reviews for her expertise, organization, and dedication as a wedding planner, particularly for Lake Tahoe weddings. Clients praised her for keeping them on track, recommending vendors, and seamlessly handling unexpected challenges such as venue changes due to weather. Ashley's professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail were highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a reliable and efficient wedding planner to create a stress-free and memorable experience.

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Ashley Brantner from First Pick Planning received outstanding reviews for her expertise, organization, and dedication as a wedding planner, particularly for Lake Tahoe weddings. Clients praised her for keeping them on track, recommending vendors, and seamlessly handling unexpected challenges such as venue changes due to weather. Ashley's professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail were highlighted, making her a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a reliable and efficient wedding planner to create a stress-free and memorable experience.

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 05/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience with Ashley

Ashley was fantastic! We hired her 2 1/2 months before our wedding. Even with so little time, she was still able to keep us on track with planning, making decisions, and finalizing every detail. Everything came together beautifully on our wedding day thanks to Ashley!
Molly
Molly Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley kept us sane and stress-free through the wedding planning process!

Ashley was the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. I promise you won’t find anyone more capable, friendly, organized, and efficient than her.

When it came to planning, Ashley took a big weight off our shoulders. We were able to rely on her recommendations and expertise given her experience with Lake Tahoe weddings, which saved us hours of research and probably thousands of dollars. She listened to our needs and dreams and recommended multiple vendors that suited our style and budget. We wouldn’t have been able to select such a strong team of vendors without her input.

In the months leading up to the wedding weekend, Ashley kept us on track with helpful nudges, check-ins, and milestones. She guided us on priorities, which made us feel less overwhelmed by the whole process.

Then during the wedding weekend, we didn’t worry at all because we knew Ashley had it handled. As a Type A person, this is unusual for me, but it speaks to the trust that Ashley built up over the months of planning. She was so organized and smooth that even though I had a pile of miscellaneous goodies (like restroom amenity kits which we had never talked about) to take to the venue on the wedding morning with no directions on where they’d go or what they were all for, she figured it all out and put them in the right places. And when a table centerpiece bouquet went missing, I learned the next day that Ashley had craftily made a new impromptu bouquet by reusing flowers from our ceremony arch. I’m sure there were more incidents that we never heard about that she fixed for us so we could fully enjoy the moment.

We were lucky to be able to work with Ashley. She was a dream and such a positive influence on our wedding planning. 11/10 we would recommend her!
Eric
Eric 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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
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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