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If you are a busy couple who is short on time and feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of planning your own wedding, look no further we can help you!

Monarch Wedding Planning is an established wedding planning and coordination service with over 10 years of wedding planning experience. We are based on the Central Coast of California and travel from Santa Barbara to Big Sur. We are experts in our field as we only plan and coordinate weddings. We have a team of Associate Planners and Coordinators who have strong management backgrounds so are well equipped to manage every details of your wedding. We offer several wedding planning and management services and can custom-make a package to suit your needs. We pride ourselves on logistically creating a plan and then coordinating all aspects of it during your wedding day.

Become our client and you can relax on your special day knowing you are in good hands and reflect on the fulfilling planning experience. Our pricing is affordable while always providing five-star professional service. Send us a message, call or email us now !!!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,200

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$80

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Monarch Wedding Planning

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Alison from Monarch Wedding Planning consistently receives rave reviews for her exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail. Multiple reviewers highlight her professionalism, organization, and dedication to ensuring that every aspect of their wedding day runs smoothly. Alison\'s expertise and thoughtful approach are praised by clients who appreciate her guidance, flexibility, and ability to alleviate stress during the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers commend her extensive knowledge, helpful recommendations for vendors, and her team\'s seamless coordination that contributes to unforgettable and successful weddings.

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Alison from Monarch Wedding Planning consistently receives rave reviews for her exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail. Multiple reviewers highlight her professionalism, organization, and dedication to ensuring that every aspect of their wedding day runs smoothly. Alison\'s expertise and thoughtful approach are praised by clients who appreciate her guidance, flexibility, and ability to alleviate stress during the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers commend her extensive knowledge, helpful recommendations for vendors, and her team\'s seamless coordination that contributes to unforgettable and successful weddings.

Allie
Allie A. Sent on 08/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Want Ease on Your Big Day? You Need Alison!

We cannot say enough amazing things about Alison and the incredible experience we had working with her for our wedding! From the beginning, Alison was organized, attentive, and passionate about perfecting our day. She took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Every detail was meticulously planned and handled with professionalism, ensuring we and our guests could fully enjoy the day without a single worry.

On the big day, Alison and her assistant were absolutely on top of everything. They managed every aspect with ease, ensuring that everything flowed smoothly. Thanks to them, we were able to be fully present and soak in every moment, knowing that everything was taken care of.

If you're looking for a wedding planner who is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely cares about making your day special, look no further than Alison with Monarch Wedding Planning! We are so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day unforgettable!
Sunni
Sunni M. Sent on 07/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alison is fantastic to work with!

We adore working with Alison as she is incredibly thoughtful in her approach with her clients, the vendors, and her team. Her experience shines in every detail. She is fantastic to work with and we can't wait to work with her again.
Nina
Nina K. Sent on 08/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Alison and her assistant coordinator Kitti did a fantastic job for us. We got married at a newer venue with a lot of moving parts. Many vendors had not worked this location before. Alison and her team made sure everything was on track and went perfectly. She met with us twice for a walkthrough which was extremely helpful. From our first call with her we could tell she had a wealth of knowledge about how to execute a wedding. She was very responsive and went above and beyond with the services we were expecting. Our day could not have happened without Monarch. Highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Karen Lopez
Karen Lopez
Associate Planner/event manager
Kitti
Kitti
Assistant

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
PKs Custom Cakes PKs Custom Cakes Wedding Cakes

Monarch Wedding Planner, Allison does a great job of planning and coordinating a wedding, she is very organized, and calm in the midst of wedding day events and manages all the activities well as well as helping all of us vendors with our deliveries. She is very nice, cheerful and encouraging as well. I delivered a cake to one of her weddings and she was very helpful to me with any concerns I had regarding cake delivery. Thank you Allison

Amy Wellenkamp Photographer Amy Wellenkamp Photographer Wedding Photographers

Look no further...Alison of Monarch Wedding Planning is the full package. I just adore working with her. She is brilliant with her planning, keeps a cool and calm attitude throughout your day and her biggest concern...is her couples. She bends over backwards and works behind the scenes to make sure all of the details of your day come together as you dreamed they would!

Sweet Alexis Vegan & Allergy Friendly Bakery Sweet Alexis Vegan & Allergy Friendly Bakery Wedding Cakes

The most professional and amazing people to work with! You never have to worry because they take care of everything for you. Monarch Wedding Planning is the best!

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