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Vanessa Vargas
Vanessa Vargas
Owner/ Lead Coordinator

Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

18 years in business

We speak English, Lao and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

NessaEvents is a wedding and event planning company based in West Hollywood, California, that offers couples peace of mind throughout the wedding planning process. Owner and professional planner Vanessa Vargas aims to take care of every little detail to guarantee things to be perfect. There is no reason why planning cannot be an enjoyable process. NessaEvents makes sure of that be being organized and communicative. Couples will have a 'worry-free day'.

Backed by years of experience in public relations, Vanessa is a master communicator and strategist uniquely skilled at large-scale events. No stranger to pressure, this down-to-earth creator is pleased to bring joy and ease to your milestone occasion.

Services Offered

Available for destination weddings, Nessa Events offers wedding planning and coordination services for the Southern California area. NessaEvents offers four signature wedding packages with room for creating custom services to meet your specific needs. Our team's areas of expertise include:

Day-of coordination- Being the point person for all vendors and guests on the day of the wedding and leadign up to it. Sets up all your personal items, create a timeline, help with floorplan and making sur ethe day is ran smoothly.

Full Planning- Includes day of Coordination and everything from A-Z. WE help secure a venue, all vendors, design aspects, budget managament and more. Overseeing every aspect to planning a wedding.

Partial planning- Includes Day of Coordination and helping the bride and groom plan the remaining parts of their wedding. Helping find and secure vendors, suggest design and more. Planning a wedding with help for all aspects along the way.

Event design- Suggesting and securing design elements for the venue. Specialing in Indian decor we provide draping, linens, napkins, mandaps andmore. Providing ideas and executing all decor elements.

Budget analysis- Helping keep the client withn their budget by delegating costs for all vendors and expenses.

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FAQ

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

$1,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of Nessa Events

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Vanessa consistently receives glowing reviews as a wedding planner, with clients praising her exceptional organization, attention to detail, and calm demeanor. She is commended for executing flawless weddings, offering valuable vendor recommendations, and ensuring a stress-free planning process, even for long-distance clients. Reviewers note her responsiveness, resourcefulness, and ability to handle unexpected challenges with ease, making her highly recommended for couples seeking a seamless and memorable wedding 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.

Vanessa consistently receives glowing reviews as a wedding planner, with clients praising her exceptional organization, attention to detail, and calm demeanor. She is commended for executing flawless weddings, offering valuable vendor recommendations, and ensuring a stress-free planning process, even for long-distance clients. Reviewers note her responsiveness, resourcefulness, and ability to handle unexpected challenges with ease, making her highly recommended for couples seeking a seamless and memorable wedding experience.

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Sydney Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing 10/10!!!

Hiring Vanessa was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From start to finish, she was organized, calm, and incredibly thoughtful—always two steps ahead and fully committed to bringing our vision to life. She handled every detail and vendor with grace, making the planning process feel smooth and stress-free.

On the day of, Vanessa was a total rockstar. Everything ran flawlessly, and we were able to fully enjoy the moment knowing she had everything under control. So many guests commented on how seamless the day was, and that’s all thanks to her.

Vanessa is not only an amazing planner, but also a kind and genuine person. We’re beyond grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Amber
Amber Sent on 04/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire vanessa for a perfect day! 💍👰🏼‍♀️

VANESSA IS AMAZING!!!!!
Don’t look any further for all of your wedding/event/party/planning needs.
If you don’t want to do a thing and have someone execute all the details from start to finish, Vanessa is your girl!!! Trust me, you do not want to plan your event without her. I hired her for my wedding in California. I live in Texas so I was concerned about trying to plan and figure out logistics when I don’t live close by. Vanessa did everything and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. From helping with vendors, to finishing every last detail, Vanessa was the best wedding planner ever. I kept thinking how there is no way I could ever do this job because I would be so stressed out and she handled everything effortlessly. She is extremely responsive and kind. She would always take notes during our calls and next time we spoke, it was taken care of. I couldn’t have had my perfect day without her. I was able to enjoy the wedding and not have to worry about a thing. If you need someone to handle everything from start to finish, & execute it flawlessly, VANESSA IS YOUR GIRL!!! She also recommended the DJ and photobooth vendors I selected and I was so happy with her recommendations that we chose them. She answered my thousands of questions & was able to guide me with every aspect when I didn’t know what I was doing. She managed to hide behind me before I walked down the isle on the beach to help hold up my cathedral veil so it didn’t get tangled in the sand. I was so so happy with her and am so thankful I found her. She even took a picture of my dad and I in a candid moment when the photographers were further down the beach and I was so thankful for this picture. She helped find ways to save money if something was too expensive and made a way to still make it possible. When you are planning a wedding, you don’t always think about the day of logisticsu and all the little things and Vanessa really shined and that area. She was able to coordinate a timeline and communicate individually with every vendor and make the day seamless without me, having to worry about anything. I’m so fortunate to have found her.
Thank you Vanessa, I owe it all to you!!
Negin
Negin Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Vanessa is absolutely amazing!

My husband and I got married last March and hired Vanessa as our wedding planner. Vanessa was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, detail oriented, conscientious, and extremely professional. Not only does she have impeccable taste but she is well connected with all the vendors. Thanks to Vanessa, we had our dream wedding. Everything went so smoothly the day of wedding, thanks to Vanessa. Highly highly recommend Vanessa!
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Meg R. Sent on 11/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So lucky to have hired Nessa for my wedding!

Nessa was an absolute dream helping us with our wedding! She provided some incredible vendor recommendations and wonderful advice, we felt in great hands! Weddings can be stressful but having Nessa there and her relaxed calming presence made such a difference. Communication was great, she was just a text or phone call away. And the venue was setup perfectly. The day was absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly (what more could you ask for?) and Nessa was a huge part in that. She is also able to adapt quickly, when I decided I wanted to do a grand exit and had not really thought out any of the details, she helped me execute my vision seamlessly and created the best photos!! It felt like she was truly there for us and cared about our day. My family and my new husband are so lucky to have met her and enlisted her help!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 09/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing all around!

NessaEvents was the smartest thing I did for my wedding. Vanessa was always such a calm and positive energy. She navigated my husband and I through all of the planning and decisions, removing a great deal of stress weddings have been known to create. She had great recommendations for potential vendors and was always wonderful about circling back to ensure we were connected with the venue, caterers, rental company and florist. My entire bridal party and family raved about her and truly depended on her for every little thing on the day of the wedding. This included her magic bag of emergency fixers. My dress had caught on the wheel of our bicycle pedicab and resulted in a grease line at the bottom of my dress. Vanessa was right there ready with her tide-to-go pen and I was able to make it to our reception welcome dance line spotless! Vanessa and her assistant went all out to ensure every detail was covered. For a wedding that had multiple venues connected to the day, my husband I were beyond impressed with her attention to detail and organization. I highly recommend NessaEvents for your wedding. Not only will you get someone well versed in wedding / event planning, but also someone who is friendly, personable and professional in every aspect.
Joe
Joe L. Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding!!!

We hired Vanessa to do our wedding at The 1909 and it was everything we ever dreamed. She was friendly, available, and on top of every detail. We looked to her guidance throughout most of the process and felt taken care of the entire way through. She is not only a great event coordinator, but she's a great person and will make your day incredibly special! We would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thanks Vanessa!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 05/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and personable

We are beyond grateful for the incredible support and expertise provided by Vanessa. She played an indispensable role in ensuring that our special day ran smoothly and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment without any worries or stress. On the wedding day, Vanessas' presence brought us an immense sense of relief. She effortlessly handled all the behind-the-scenes coordination, allowing us and our families to fully immerse ourselves in the celebration. Her calm and composed demeanor was a true asset, even during moments of unexpected challenges. She skillfully managed any last-minute changes or hiccups that arose, and their quick thinking and problem-solving abilities were impressive.
One of Vanessa's standout qualities was her exceptional communication and coordination with all the vendors involved. She acted as a central point of contact, ensuring that everyone was on the same page and that everything was executed according to our vision. Her professionalism and ability to work collaboratively with the entire team were remarkable, making the entire wedding day a seamless and cohesive experience.
In conclusion, we cannot thank Vanessa enough for their exceptional professionalism, meticulous planning, and flawless execution. Her presence was an absolute game-changer and made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're searching for a coordinator who will go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and stress-free wedding, we wholeheartedly recommend her. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our dream wedding a reality!
Eliza
Eliza Sent on 03/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Coordinator Extraordinaire

We can't thank Vanessa enough for her incredible work as our wedding coordinator. She was there for us every step of the way, from helping us to navigate through complicated family dynamics, to providing a detailed timeline that kept us on track, to being flexible to any last-minute changes that came her way.

Vanessa was always available to answer any and all of our questions and provided helpful recommendations for how we should think about our wedding. She provided valuable insights and helped us to stay within our budget.

On the day of the wedding, Vanessa was a true heroine, taking care of every little detail with ease and grace. No job was too small for her, and she was always ready to lend a hand -- carrying things for us, helping to pin the boutonniere on my husband, checking in with our other vendors and making sure that everything ran smoothly.

We highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for an efficient, thoughtful, and attentive wedding coordinator who truly cares about making your day special. Thank you, Vanessa, for everything you did to make our wedding day unforgettable!
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Matthew Sent on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

if it weren't for Vanessa, our wedding would have been a disaster

if it weren't for Vanessa, our wedding would have been a disaster. She handled everything on the day and we were able to enjoy our wedding. I would highly recommend her for your wedding!
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Aileen Sent on 09/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Vanessa was such a pleasure to work with! She always responded in a timely manner and made sure the day went smoothly! I also loved how calm and put together she was she really made me feel at ease. 10/10 would recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
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Team

Vanessa Vargas
Vanessa Vargas
Owner/ Lead Coordinator
Darny Sengdao
Darny Sengdao
Coordinator/ Staff Lead
Sydney Trejo
Sydney Trejo
Planner/ Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

Rob Greer Photography Rob Greer Photography Wedding Photographers

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