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Marni Farmer
Marni Farmer
Owner, Platinum Planner & Production Designer

Woman-owned

11 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

20 team members

So Smitten Special Events is a full-service wedding planning company operating out of Lakewood, California. Founder Marni Farmer and her award-winning team of expert event coordinators make it their mission to bring every one-of-a-kind wedding vision to life. With a passion for planning, a love of creativity, and a keen eye for detail, they craft unforgettable celebrations full of fun, flair, and festivity. Their work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Offbeat Bride.

Services Offered

So Smitten Special Events is available to coordinate weddings throughout Long Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, and beyond. Client satisfaction is Marni’s top priority and she and her team are dedicated to providing you with above-and-beyond service from consultation to cleanup. They know that every wedding is unique and will help you choose the perfect planning package to fit your distinct needs, desires, and budget. Offering full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination, they will take care of every detail for a seamless and stress-free coordination experience.

Pricing

$2,599 starting price
$3,500
Average price

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FAQ

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

$1,999

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,999

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,999

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military

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So Smitten's team, particularly Melanie, Gris, Marni, Shaunte, Chantelle, and Bella, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding coordination and planning services. Clients praised their professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. The team's dedication and support were highlighted, ensuring seamless execution of weddings and making the day truly magical for couples. The staff's communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills were commended, with clients expressing gratitude for the team's kindness, integrity, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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So Smitten's team, particularly Melanie, Gris, Marni, Shaunte, Chantelle, and Bella, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding coordination and planning services. Clients praised their professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. The team's dedication and support were highlighted, ensuring seamless execution of weddings and making the day truly magical for couples. The staff's communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills were commended, with clients expressing gratitude for the team's kindness, integrity, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

Ally
Ally Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY Recommend for LA couples!

We worked with Melanie at So Smitten for our October 2024 wedding and cannot say enough positive things! We went with the Darling Design Silver package (design + day-of coordination) and Melanie was thoughtful, creative, and a joy to work with! The spreadsheets helped us stay organized and sane and Melanie came to each design meeting bursting with ideas (while being a great listener to our ideas as well).

Her generosity, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the planning process stress-free and our wedding day truly memorable. Even with a small hiccup with our videography day-of, our wedding day was PERFECT because Melanie handled everything like a pro (and we did not even know anything went wrong until the next day). I cannot think of a better compliment than this!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have done it without them!

I could not possibly be happier that we hired So Smitten for our destination wedding in Palm Springs. Sabrina was amazing and with the DIY package she was able to execute my vision exactly as I dreamed. I had a very specific aesthetic I wanted and I was floored when I saw how she brought it all together. Truly amazing.

Everyone in the family and wedding party was impressed with Sabrina, both on the day and leading up as she communicated the timeline and then kept it on track. She always answered my emails right away and was so helpful every time which gave me a lot of peace of mind. During our venue walk through she asked so many questions I never would have thought of. During the wedding itself she managed all of those details and the vendors so well, I was never approached with any issues myself so everything felt perfectly smooth as the bride. Plus she handled wedding crashers more than once!

I highly recommend So Smitten, I can't imagine our day without Sabrina. Both my husband and I agree booking her team was the best money spent.
Trevor
Trevor Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Marni is a miracle worker! We interviewed several Wedding Planners to serve as Day of Coordinators but she was the only one that we instantly knew would be able to handle everything we needed. We had a ton of props and a very specific vision for our wedding and she and her staff exceeded all expectations in helping us achieve a flawless wedding! She even managed to wrangle and manage our infuriatingly less-than-organized venue staff leading up to and day of the wedding. Day of, everything was impeccable and she checked on us regularly to make sure we were happy and if we needed anything! Hire her!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Delaney & Matthias
84 photos · 12/07/2024

Team

Marni Farmer
Marni Farmer
Owner, Platinum Planner & Production Designer
Megan Gleason
Megan Gleason
Gold Package Planner & Lead Coordinator
Shaunté Caraballo
Shaunté Caraballo
General Manager, Silver Designer, Lead Coordinator
Melanie Ruth
Melanie Ruth
Silver Designer, Florist, Lead Coordinator
Caitlin Crawley
Caitlin Crawley
Silver Designer, Lead Coordinator, Social Media
Ben Gray
Ben Gray
Silver Designer, Lead Coordinator, Rental Manager
Angelica Tipon
Angelica Tipon
Bronze Lead Coordinator
Crissy Lozano
Crissy Lozano
Bronze Lead Coordinator
Gris Garcia
Gris Garcia
Bronze Lead Coordinator, Bilingual Spanish
Chantelle Jackson
Chantelle Jackson
Bronze Lead Coordinator, Marriage License Notary

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