Wedding Planners in California

Planning a small intimate wedding or elopement? Please look NO FURTHER… Kenyatta is your girl! From day one, Kenyatta was completely on top of things. You can genuinely tell she loves what she does—she's even planning her own wedding right now! She immediately reached out to all of my vendors—including my hair and makeup artist, officiant/photographer husband-wife duo, videographer, and pianist—to let them know she was the primary point of contact, which instantly took the stress off my shoulders. We had a very intimate ocean view elopement at the Alila Marea Beach Resort with just 6 guests. Despite the moving parts, Kenyatta made the entire day feel so effortless and easy! A Total Rockstar: She handled our timeline and decor flawlessly, ensuring everything looked and ran like clockwork. The Little Details: She went above and beyond, helping with the tiny things like fixing my bustle and adjusting my veil right when I needed it. Secret Coordination: She played a massive part in helping me coordinate a surprise pianist for my husband without him finding out! Communication & Warmth: She was always available by phone and text, and she has this amazing ability to make you feel like she’s a trusted friend rather than just a coordinator. If you want your wedding day to be stress-free, magical, and executed to absolute perfection, book Kenyatta immediately!

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding weekend--it was unforgettable and absolutely seamless thanks to Mirella, Doria, and Sue. From start to finish, Mirella was always available to answer questions, offer thoughtful advice, and guide us through every detail with calmness and kindness. She and her team were an absolute dream to work with--professional, organized, and so genuinely caring. On our wedding day, Doria and Sue handled every detail perfectly, setting up all the décor in our backyard while we got ready. Everything looked even more beautiful than we had imagined! Our parents also couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved and respected the entire team. Throughout the planning process, they offered honest feedback, helpful suggestions on layout and vendors, and ensured everything came together flawlessly. Our guests had the best time, and we owe so much of that to this incredible team. We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding day so seamless, sweet, and truly unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Mirella and her team to anyone planning their special day!

Nicki

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Gina deserves 10 of out 5 stars! She was absolutely amazing for our La Valencia wedding in June! Throughout the entire process she responded to emails, calls, and texts promptly and professionally. As soon as we got engaged, there's a million things that go through your mind of what needs to get done. Gina was so helpful to break down for us when certain things needed to get done to make the process enjoyable, fun and not overwhelming. Right when we hired her (about a year before the wedding), she was all over getting our venue tours scheduled and vendors secured. As we live out of state, it was so helpful to have Gina's guidance on vendors! There's so many out there and she pointed us in the right direction on all of them! She has connections and recommendations to the BEST in San Diego! During the planning process she helped us with the big stuff all the way down to the little stuff with her attention to detail, ideas and creativity! As the big day approached, she worked with all the vendors directly, which made things so much easier on us! When the big day arrived, everything went seamlessly! Gina kept everyone and everything on track, while also being right there for me whenever I needed a bobby pin, a drink or a deep breath. It was like she was everywhere at once, but in a behind the scenes kind of way. People always say wedding planning is so stressful. For us it was not at all, and we honestly have Gina to thank for that and for making our one year engagement and wedding planning such a special year for us! Couldn't recommend her enough! She is worth her price and much more!

Lindsay planned my son’s rehearsal dinner, and her expertise, creativity and leadership made for a beautiful event that was completely stress-free for me.  She listened to me as I described my vision and she made it come to life. She is a pleasure to work with and I’d highly recommend her and Bliss!

Philsie

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Cierra was incredible to work with and made our wedding day run so smoothly. She was super responsive and met with us over Zoom multiple times (and once in person) to make sure every detail was covered. She had the answer to all of our questions and helped build the most detailed wedding timeline — down to the minute — so everything stayed perfectly on track. Our rehearsal went seamlessly with her guidance on how to walk and even how parents should hold arms. On the wedding day, everything flowed beautifully. I was nervous to walk down the aisle, but Cierra reassured me and helped calm my anxiety. The reception looked stunning, she helped bustle my dress with ease, and at the end of the night, she packed everything up neatly for us to pick up later. I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator!

I cannot put into words how amazing Sharon was throughout our entire wedding planning process. As an initial 2020 bride, Sharon helped us through seamlessly as we had to postpone and reschedule our wedding. From rebooking vendors, booking new vendors, and all the logistical nightmares that COVID brought, Sharon made it an absolute breeze. It is clear that Sharon is so well respected in the wedding planning community - her connections are unparalleled and make for a wonderful wedding. Sharon is top notch - her kindness, understanding, advice, willingness to just listen and talk are unmatched. She doesn't only make the wedding planning process smooth and seamless, but she does everything she can to make your wedding day calm and stress free - I did not have to worry about one thing, make one decision, address one issue - Sharon had it all covered. You will not be disappointed if you hire Sharon and NVCE. She is unmatched and a truly wonderful person to work with. Our dream wedding would not have been what it was without Sharon's expertise.

We really enjoyed working with Casey for our May wedding in Santa Cruz. She is extremely organized and responsive, but also has such a chill energy that radiates and brings calm throughout the day. We’re eternally grateful!

Patrick

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Working with Darlene and Jim was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first conversation, they made us feel seen, heard, and completely at ease. Their attention to detail, warmth, and genuine passion for what they do radiated through every step of the process. They didn’t just plan our wedding—they brought it to life. Every vision we had was thoughtfully executed and elevated in ways we never could have imagined. On the day of, Darlene and Jim created a calm, seamless environment that allowed us to be fully present, knowing that everything was in the most capable hands. Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, and so much of that is because of their tireless work behind the scenes. We are beyond grateful for their guidance, kindness, and the personal touch they brought to every moment. We truly can’t recommend them highly enough!

Natalie has been the planner on two of my friend's weddings. Both were very different experiences. Each one designed for the uniqueness of the couple. She handles it all, from recommending the best of the best Djs, photographers, hair/make-up, cake, you name, she will make it happen! She is easy to reach if you need her and eager to truly make your wedding experience a dream come true!

Amanda’s staff was great to work with. We loved Miranda as our wedding planner. We could not have done it without all her help. Amazing night. My kids had the best wedding .