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The Elegant Ninja is a wedding planner in Malibu, California. Founder, Jessica, and her team have been customizing flawless weddings throughout the Los Angeles region since 2012. Each team member offers a great amount of experience in production and professional event planning to ensure that your wedding is what you've always imagined, and more. The Elegant Ninja will be your secret weapon to executing the wedding of your dreams.

Services Offered
The Elegant Ninja offers the highest level of service throughout the planning process and your wedding day. The team will collaborate closely with you from day one to ensure all logistics are taken care of and present your flawless day. The Elegant Ninja offers services ranging from full wedding planning and day-of coordination to event design and venue selection, and everything in between. The wedding planning services offered include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

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

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of The Elegant Ninja

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Elegant Ninja is consistently praised for transforming couples' visions into flawless, personalized weddings with meticulous attention to detail, creative design, and strong organization. The team provides calm, trustworthy guidance, honest budget advice, handles vendors and last-minute challenges, and adapts to weather or venue constraints. Couples and guests called the results magical, stress-free, and highly recommend them.

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Elegant Ninja is consistently praised for transforming couples' visions into flawless, personalized weddings with meticulous attention to detail, creative design, and strong organization. The team provides calm, trustworthy guidance, honest budget advice, handles vendors and last-minute challenges, and adapts to weather or venue constraints. Couples and guests called the results magical, stress-free, and highly recommend them.

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Mary Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience - 11/10

Scarlett of The Elegant Ninja was a fantastic planner for our September wedding. Early on at the start of planning, she was fully on board with our vision and gave us just the right amount of guidance and validation for us to make our own decisions as needed, as well as setting up our expectations. My husband and I could tell how much she loves and cares about her work, and how much she cares for everyone involved, including the other vendors. It is well worth the money if you can afford it.
Nadine
Nadine Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

We couldn’t be more grateful to our incredible wedding planners, Berlanti and Scarlett, who truly brought our vision to life in the most beautiful way. As a Lebanese bride and an Arizona groom, we wanted our wedding to reflect not only our unique backgrounds, but also a subtle yet powerful message of solidarity with Palestine. The team handled this with such care, respect, and creativity, blending cultural elements seamlessly while honoring our heartfelt wishes. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and the result was breathtaking. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication made our special day unforgettable. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for planners who listen deeply and deliver beyond expectations! ❤️
Libby
Libby Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just do it!!!

Hiring Berlanti and Scarlett was the single best wedding decision we made for our 10/4 wedding at the Bel Air Bay Club. There were certain aspects of our wedding that we had a clear vision of what we wanted but many that we didn't. Berlanti and Scarlett took the time to get to know us as a couple and helped create a beautiful, personal wedding that fit us to a tee. We always felt seen and heard. We could not have been happier to work with Berlanti and Scarlett and recommend them to any couple planning a wedding.
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Gabriella Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute BEST!

Berlanti and Scarlett designed and executed both our Welcome Party and Wedding this past month, and both were absolutely magical! Throughout the planning process, we built such a strong relationship with both Berlanti and Scarlett, we trusted them completely with both events. One of my favorite things about them is that we would bring them ideas and they would come back to us with designs that were in line with our ideas, but even better and more elevated. They constantly brought us ideas we didn't even know we wanted and because of that both our days were better than we could've ever imagined. They were also always transparent with us about where to spend our money and what to expect which made us trust them more. They know what is worth it, what guests notice and what you don't really need. Having guidance like that was so helpful during a process we were unfamiliar with. On both days, I didn't feel stressed for a single minute because I knew Berlanti, Scarlett and the Elegant Ninja team had every detail handled. That type of peace of mind allowed to enjoy our entire wedding weekend and soak in all the special moments. I want to plan another party just to work with them again!!
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Shea Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Elegant Ninja is an Absolut Must Hire!

We couldn’t be happier with The Elegant Ninja. Working with Berlanti and Scarlett was an incredible experience. Their meticulous attention to detail, organization, and creative vision took our wedding beyond what we ever imagined. They brought unique ideas and recommendations that made our day 10x more special.

What really stood out was their honesty about spending. They guided us on where to invest our money for the best impact, and they weren’t afraid to say when something wasn’t worth it. We also appreciated how they handled vendors—whenever they saw unnecessary fees or extra charges, they jumped in and took care of it, so we didn’t have to stress and weren't taken advantage of.

Our guests kept telling us it was the best wedding they’d ever been to, and many asked for Berlanti and Scarlett’s contact info for their own events. They truly are world-class planners, and we’re so grateful to have worked with them—not just as professionals, they became friends.
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 09/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Scarlett is excellent

We worked with Scarlett for month of coordination, and she is so good at what she does. She's super on top of everything, incredibly helpful, and very calming! Very much recommend :-)
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Mona Sent on 04/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

Where do I even begin!? And what can I really say about The Elegant Ninja, Berlanti, and her team!!! I was first introduced to Berlanti, seven years ago. My first daughter and I met her and her team in 2016. We were convinced Berlanti and her team were the perfect wedding planners for our oldest daughter’s wedding! Berlanti took a blank space (riding rink on a 2 acre property) and transformed the space into the most beautiful wedding venue. I must say her vision went beyond our expectations. She planned everything perfectly and the wedding went without a hitch!
Years later, our youngest daughter got married in 2024 and her wedding was truly magical, thanks to the dream team, The Elegant Ninja, Berlanti, and her team! From the initial planning to the wedding day, Berlanti and her team reassured us everything would be okay and not to worry…’we will take care of everything’ and boy did they!!
One of the challenges we were faced with was the unpredictable weather, daily changes in the dessert, from wind to rain to cold temperatures. Berlanti took the bull by the horn and planned the most amazing, magical option setting for the wedding. Words cannot describe how beautiful it was. Our wedding guests were in ‘ahhh’ of the setting. They prepared for any possible obstacle. The Elegant Ninja, Berlanti, and her team can conquer the world and we are so happy, grateful and so appreciate all their hard work and we are just overjoyed they were part of my daughters most beautiful, magical weddings. I, without a doubt, recommend the best wedding planner in the world, The Elegant Ninja and her team.

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Jeremy Sent on 07/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Planner - Highly Recommended!

I cannot praise Vai enough! We were in a state of panic after switching from another planner just four months before our wedding. Vai swooped in and turned our wedding into an absolute fairytale. Her level of dedication and professionalism were unmatched, and she effortlessly took charge of the situation, leaving no stone unturned. From the very first meeting, she put us at ease, assuring us that everything would be taken care of - and she delivered on that promise. We were blown away by how she seamlessly brought our vision to life, and the final result was beyond anything we could have imagined. Our guests were in awe, and we were left with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Vai truly made our dreams come true, and we are forever grateful for her hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a wedding planner, go with Vai and the Elegant Ninja team!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Team for a Magical Event!

I could not be more thrilled with the unparalleled professionalism, attention to detail, organization, and taste of Elegant Ninja. Berlanti and Taleena executed my dream wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel to perfection and through their attentiveness allowed my husband and me along with our families to enjoy the day to the fullest while feeling stress free. Their vision was flawless and everything from the garden ceremony space to beautiful ballroom was everything I could have asked for and more - Berlanti really worked with me to get to the heart of the classic, timeless vision I had and truly brought it life. Berlanti and Taleena also created small special moments throughout the day that my husband and I look back on as some of our favorites from the wedding, from the ballroom reveal to our first private dance together while our guests enjoyed cocktail hour. Taleena was beyond attentive, and if we needed anything throughout the evening she was always there right behind us to make it happen.

One of the most complimented parts of our wedding was the timeline and flow of the day, and that is all due to the immense work that Berlanti and Taleena put into the event, and it felt effortless to our guests even though I know it was anything but! I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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Lexi Sent on 05/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

There are no words to describe how amazing Berlanti and her team are. They are passionate about what they do, easy to work with, and truly care for each of their clients. Due to my husband and I living out of state, we put all of our trust into Berlanti and her team to make our day as special as it was. She helped pick out venues, established vendors, and handled all aspects of the contracts. Berlanti advocates for her clients as she negotiates to get them best of the best. She is resilient and can solve any problem thrown her way with grace. Three weeks prior to our wedding date, our original venue got a cease and desist leaving us without a place to get married. Berlanti and her team quickly pulled together new venue and had everything set up beautifully the night before the ceremony. Unfortunately, the Santa Ana winds came through that night and destroyed all of their hard work leaving her to rethink and completely redecorate the entire ceremony and reception. Despite all the chaos, Berlanti and her team did not put any stress on me and worked hard to give us a beautiful wedding. She saved the day all while being 8 months pregnant, remaining calm, professional, and prioritizing our happiness. It turned out to be the wedding of our dreams, and I couldn’t have asked for more.
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Awards

34
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Nick + Maria (Studio 1208) Nick + Maria (Studio 1208) Wedding Photographers

We love working with Berlanti and the Elegant Ninja team - they are always on point, and help create the most gorgeous and stress free events.

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