Wedding Planners in Santa Cruz

Chase

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5.0

Everything about this planner was amazing - highly recommend for your next event

McKenzie

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5.0

We cannot say enough good things about Lia Adams Events. From start to finish, Lia made our destination California wedding feel not only possible, but genuinely enjoyable. Lia is an amazing listener and a strong advocate. Whenever I felt overwhelmed, she stepped in with clarity, reassurance, and solutions — always making sure my voice was heard. She went far above and beyond what we expected, including letting us ship all our wedding items directly to her and personally putting together our welcome bags with so much care. What truly sets Lia apart is how supported you feel when working with her. She is organized, thoughtful, and deeply invested in her couples. By the end of the process, it felt less like working with a vendor and more like gaining a trusted friend. If you’re on the fence about hiring a planner, let this be your sign — Lia Adams Events is worth every bit and more.

Working with Sarah was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she understood exactly what we envisioned — a warm, rustic vineyard celebration that captured all the beauty of fall. Her creativity and attention to detail brought everything to life, from the golden leaves and candlelit tables to the cozy, romantic touches that made the day feel so personal and magical. She handled every detail with such grace and professionalism, coordinating vendors, décor, and timing so seamlessly that we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. On the wedding day, everything ran flawlessly — we were able to just soak in the love, laughter, and the stunning vineyard views. Beyond her incredible organization, Sarah was such a joy to work with. She’s kind, thoughtful, and has such a calming presence — exactly what you want during wedding planning! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and effortless everything felt, and that’s all thanks to her. If you’re wanting that extra support, Sarah is the planner for you. Thank you, Sarah, for turning our fall dream into the most unforgettable day of our lives. 🍂💛

Dylan

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One of the nicest, calmest, and most dedicated wedding coordinators you could ever ask for! (seriously, she was in the hospital with a burst appendix and still making calls for us!) I honestly cannot recommend Lindsey enough! She is so sweet, and made the entire lead up to and the day of the wedding honestly so easy and magical. Your best choice right here.

We are busy professionals and Gretchen helped us plan the most amazing wedding. She helped us locate and coordinate vendors who exceeded our expectations. People described the event as the best wedding they had ever attended, it was beautiful.

Kelsey

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We were searching for a Wedding Coordinator and found so much more than that in Aimée. She was a confidante, a reminder to step outside the stress of wedding planning and savor the joy & fun of building something together. She was an advocate for us in coordination with vendors, and a hype woman for our whole wedding weekend. Our values going into our wedding were warmth & connection, sustainability, and holding onto that quirkyness that makes our relationship us. Aimée was a fantastic match for these qualities. She met with us early & often, which is not typically common for coordinators. If you are going to opt for a coordinator rather than a fulltime planner, I do recommend working with someone who offers both services. Just the fact that Aimée works as a full-time planner as well brings a level of expertise to her coordination. She has a wealth of experience with intentional weddings, helping couples to slow down and truly express themselves through their celebrations. Aimée helped us build a Master Timeline that took us from the beginning of our weekend all the way through to the end, from the big important pieces to the little details like making room for us to take a breath & connect throughout the weekend. On the day of the wedding, Aimée was in full execution mode. Part of what makes Aimée great is that she has built trusting partnerships with so many people, including our vendors and venue coordinator at Whispertree (the incomparable Freida), so she is able to get everyone aligned quickly and deliver. While delivering on every detail, Aimée also took the time to connect with our friends and families, which is part of what makes her so special. Execution does not just mean running through the timeline. It means building connections that make running through the timeline feel seamless. We would recommend Aimée to anyone who wants a Planner or Coordinator who specializes in truly getting to know the people she works with to deliver a wedding that feels intentional, magical & so perfectly unique.

Margy was able to make our wedding planing painless and the event flawless. Margy insured all the details of the event were planned to our needs and she made it look easy.

Angela was an absolute pleasure to work with from the very first time we spoke all the way through until the last guest left the reception. She was responsive and helpful with all of our many planning questions. Being extremely knowledgeable of our venue, Vintners Inn, she was able to give very sound advice. Angela understood the overall aesthetic that we wanted and gave us ideas to help pull everything together. She was amazing the day of and we had complete confidence in her which allowed us to relax and enjoy our special day with all of our guests. We even had a couple of special/unique requests which Angela was happy to assist with. We would absolutely recommend her!

Daphne

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We had a fantastic experience working with Chelsea as our partial wedding planner for our October wedding at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley! Planning from the East Coast could have been stressful, but her deep knowledge of local vendors made everything easy—she consistently recommended options that really fit our vision, vibe, and venue (and budget). She kept us organized throughout a longer planning timeline, helping manage deadlines in a way that never felt overwhelming and was always quick to respond for questions big and small. We also really appreciated how she encouraged us to be creative while offering her honest perspective when we needed it. Overall, Chelsea made the process smooth, organized, and enjoyable. We’re so grateful to have worked with her and would recommend her and the Atlas team. Thank you Chelsea!!

Shelby

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Karissa is simply the best of the best. She planned my sister’s wedding a few years ago, so when I got engaged, she was my very first email! At this point, she truly feels like part of our family — if there were a third sibling, Karissa would absolutely be their wedding planner too. From start to finish, she brought so much creativity and joy to the process. Every detail, from fun touches like using our photobooth as our seating chart and guest book to the big necessary decisions, reflected her thoughtful ideas and deep knowledge of the industry. She’s incredibly well connected and respected, which gave us access to the best vendors and made every step seamless. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but with Karissa and her team, it never felt that way. She listened to every idea and request, made everything easy to navigate, and handled challenges with grace. When our original venue canceled just eight months before the wedding, she immediately came to the table with solutions — and ended up finding us a venue that was just as perfect (if not better!) than the original. Karissa and her entire team are not only true professionals, they’re amazing people to work with. I can’t imagine our wedding without them, and I can’t recommend them enough!