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California Dreamin' Weddings and Events

California Dreamin' Weddings and Events

Newport Beach, CA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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    Beverly P. Sent on 04/13/2023
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    Karen is the real mvp!

    The moment I met Karen at our venue walkthrough, I knew I made the right decision. Hiring Karen was the most MVP move I could have done for our wedding and it was MONEY SO WELL SPENT! Karen is the SWEETEST woman and exactly the kind of person you want by your side on a stressful wedding day. Her calm and caring demeanor made me (the bride) feel reassured that everything was being taken care of so I could enjoy my day. Every random thing I thought to bring up – like remembering to have my wedding party sign the guestbook since they missed cocktail hour for photos – Karen was already on top of it! My card box? Her assistant was already keeping an eye on it and the cards brought in to me during dinner for safekeeping. Both sets of parents had nothing but great things to say about her in all of their interactions. She kept us on schedule and was a true professional, from the month-of planning to the big day. Brides, if you're reading this and considering whether you even need a day-of/month-of coordinator, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO HIRE KAREN!!
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    Anya Z. Sent on 11/20/2022
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    Absolutely amazing experience

    My husband and I got married in early November and Karen was our day-of coordinator. To say that she made our wedding a breeze is an understatement! She was incredibly helpful in answering questions leading up to our big day, and she was invaluable day-of. We both felt like we didn't have a single thing to worry about other than enjoying ourselves, and even our families told us they enjoyed interacting with her and felt like she went above and beyond to make the day memorable for all of us. Most importantly, she knew the answers to questions I didn't even know to ask. My husband and I (and our families) would highly recommend Karen to anyone who wants a beautiful, stress-free, smoothly run wedding!
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    Anthony H. Sent on 02/14/2024
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    One team for your Dream

    Karen and her exceptional team exceed expectations! With their attentive approach, they transform your vision into reality. From the initial consultation to the final dance on your wedding night, they prioritize your needs. Their seamless communication extends not only to you but also to all your vendors, ensuring a harmonious collaboration. Entrust them with your special day, and rest assured, every detail will be flawlessly orchestrated. With Karen and her team, your dream wedding becomes an unforgettable reality.
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    Barbara A. Sent on 07/08/2022
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    Wedding coordinator

    Karen was absolutely wonderful, professional, organized and very responsive and assuring every step of the way.
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    Andrina G. Sent on 06/18/2022
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    Best Coordinator!

    Karen made our whole wedding running run perfectly. Everything was on time and she was there to help with anything you might need. You can tell she is extremely experienced. You will not regret hiring her for your wedding. Thank you Karen for all of your help!
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    Jennifer E. Sent on 10/05/2020
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    Karen is amazing!!!!

    Karen made sure that my reception went smoothly and did a fantastic job at it. Working with her really took the stress off of me and i knew that i was in good hands. She made sure everything looked perfect at the reception and even met with me a few times before to get to know each other and walk through the venue. She really went above and beyond! I loved working with her and would 100% recommend California Dreamin Weddings and Events to any future brides looking for a coordinator. Thank you California Dreamin Weddings and Events for helping me with my dream wedding.
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    Clorie K. Sent on 08/31/2020
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    Nacy wedding

    With all the chaos in 2020 we had to change our wedding venue 28 days prior to wedding date. We would have never been able to manage everything without Ali and Karen. They were wonderful and helped with every little detail that we may have overlooked. Even down to me forgetting my flower girls basket and Ali shopping for one hours before the wedding! They were perfect!
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    Claire K. Sent on 09/12/2020
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    Leave it to the Professional!

    Never a worry with Karen in charge! She was professional, friendly, and knowledgable. She respected our choices, but encouraged us to follow her lead. Her experience helped us relax and enjoy our wedding.
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    Cathy R. Sent on 05/20/2019
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    Beautiful day at BCYC

    Karen is calm,confident and caring. She made our day flow so smoothly. If you are getting married anywhere in the OC you should give her a call.
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    Angela Sent on 03/16/2020
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    Day of Wedding Coordinator

    It was awesome working with Karen. I hired her for day of coordination. She was always prompt to appointments and made sure everything was in order the day of my wedding. She contacted the vendors the month of my wedding and made sure they knew when and where to set up at the venue. The day of my wedding went smoothly despite a lot of changes during the week. She is very patient and flexible with all the changes with did during our wedding planning. I am so glad we hired her!! Thank you Karen!
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    Brittany C. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    Lovely Support

    Karen was a great help for day of coordination. I didn't have to worry about anything- which is exactly what I wanted! I highly recommend Karen's services!
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    Aileen A. Sent on 12/12/2019
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    Perfection & Grace

    Karen was the best coordinator a bride and groom could ask for. I swear I felt like I may had been all over the place when it came to discussing the timeline and other details. I'm not even sure if I had given her enough to work with. But, Karen understood me regardless! She knew my style, my vibe, everything! She made me feel absolutely calm throughout the entire process -- from beginning to the end.

    When I first met her, I felt like I connected with her very well! She was so easy to talk to and incredibly flexible. She was also quick to respond to any questions I had.

    I felt at ease during my wedding because I knew I can trust her. Her help with the wedding made everything go so smoothly and to be honest, the day was nothing but perfect. My husband and I would recommend her to everyone and anyone! She will truly make your wedding day the one special day to remember for the rest of your lives.
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    Patrick S. Sent on 10/12/2019
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    Great experience with Karen & would totally recommend her!

    Karen worked out amazingly for our wedding, not just the day off but the time leading up to it as well. The whole day everything went so smoothly and flawlessly, and she made it all happen. She was always there with suggestions, and a wealth of knowledge for all of our questions. Thanks again Karen!
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    Isabella Sent on 09/24/2019
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    Life Saver!

    Oh my, to say Karen saved the day would be an understatement. When I first found out my venue required a coordinator, I was so confused as to why. I thought what would I possibly need help with? I can do it on my own. Boy was I wrong and glad I went with Karen. It started with texts back and forth and then meeting at Starbucks. Her personality is so calm and she makes you feel like even if you say something silly or have a silly sounding request, she makes you feel heard. Fast forward, she came to our wedding rehearsal, she gathered all of our decor and told me that she would hold onto it. I didn't know what to expect, I was nervous because I wasn't sure how or where I wanted things placed, but she insured trust and I was excited to see how it would look. On the wedding day I was a ball of nerves and anxiousness. I had an incident where guests walked into my bridal suite and I got quite flustered, she handled it so professionally and made sure no one else was trying to get a peak. She orchestrated our line up beautifully. She displayed my decorations in a way that was so perfect that I couldn't have thought of it myself. She just ran the whole show and took off any amount of stress I could have had. She is a true super hero, and I am so glad she was apart of my special day. She is such a sweet soul and really takes pride in her job. I am so thankful to have found her. I would definitely recommend her. She is wonderful and I cannot think of anything I would change about my most special day which would not have been as perfect if it weren't for Karen. Thank you Karen from the bottom of our hearts!

    California Dreamin' Weddings and Events's reply:

    Thank you so much darlin' for taking the time to write this lovely review! It was a pleasure working with you and your lovely families! Best to you both, always and forever!!
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    Rachel K. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Love these girls

    Originally, I wanted to book Karen as my day-of wedding coordinator but she ended up being booked before I gave my deposit. No problem, though, her assistant Ali was available for my day. I was initially a little weirded out that I did not really talk to Ali for any pre-wedding communication other than meeting her once (but they were both super nice when we met so it was helpful). All communication was filtered through Karen, but I trusted that they were communicating and had a plan and WOW everything turned out perfectly! Ali was amazing on the day of, she kept everything running smoothly and we never had to think about anything on the timeline. It was super affordable for all of the pre-wedding support I received and for everything they handled on the day of! Thank you both!! Our wedding was perfect and we couldn't have done it without you

    California Dreamin' Weddings and Events's reply:

    Thank you so much darlin' for taking the time to write this wonderful review! You were such a beautiful bride!! I'm sooooo happy you had a wonderful day. Best to you both, always and forever xoxox
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    Kelly P. Sent on 07/23/2019
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    Thank you, Karen!

    Karen was a lifesaver as my wedding planner! It was so wonderful to not have to worry about any details on the big day, and she was so helpful in making sure all my vendors were on time and knew what they were doing and where to go. Can't thank you enough for making my wedding a totally stress free day for me!! Thank you, Karen! 💕

    California Dreamin' Weddings and Events's reply:

    Thank you Kelly! It was a pleasure working with you and both of your awesome families. I wish you the very best FOREVER :)

    Karen
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    Jason S. Sent on 07/05/2019
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    Karen makes your wedding day stress free!

    Karen was a dream to work with. From our first meeting with her, to saying our good-bye's after the reception, she was always pleasant, friendly and had a smile. She offered her advice when it made sense, but was also able to step back when we had our own idea. Our ceremony and reception went off without a hitch...and on time throughout the entire evening! Thanks again for all your hard work Karen!
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    Amanda Sent on 06/10/2019
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    Don't look elsewhere, choose Karen!

    Karen was extremely flexible and professional. At times my scattered brain had a hard time articulating what I envisioned for my wedding day but Karen knew exactly what I wanted! The day went off without a hitch. She's AMAZING!
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    Margaret Sent on 05/27/2019
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    Rain forecast forced our outdoor ceremony inside, Karen took care of everything

    Karen was wonderful. It rained the day of the wedding and she worked with the venue to make sure our once outdoor ceremony was still perfect in the indoor environment. We made the decisions to move it indoors a few days before and after sorting out a few details we didn't have to think about it anymore. Karen worked with the venue to create a memorable day with the last minute changes.
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    Allison Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Karen is the best!

    We hired Karen as our day-of coordinator. She was highly recommended by our venue and I can see why - she is amazing! Karen went above & beyond to make sure our day was stress-free. She was professional and responsive to all our requests. Karen followed up with all our vendors and created a timeline for our day. Everything ran smoothly and everyone raved about how great Karen was! Thank you, Karen, for making our wedding day extra special!
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    Jasmin Sent on 01/22/2019
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    Karen is perfect!!!

    I have nothing but praise to say about California Dreamin'. I was fortunate to find Karen and she jumped right in to help me. She met up with me at our reception location, drew a map of our venue, wrote down where we wanted everything to go. Karen kept in contact with me throughout the months leading up to my wedding day and reached out to all my vendors. She offered amazing advice and opinions when I was feeling indecisive and overwhelmed. She reminded me of things I didn't think I would need, but did. There were moments where things were not going according to plan and Karen did not hesitate to revert to a back up plan and execute it so smoothly. I would hire Karen for any event in the future and have recommended her to everyone I know. Thank you Karen, for making my event go so perfectly! We are forever grateful!
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    Kate T. Sent on 11/28/2018
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    In Karen we trusted - and it was GREAT!

    My biggest regret about wedding planning is not bring Karen and California Dreamin' Weddings into the process sooner. We hired Karen as our DOC but she also offers full and partial planning services, which would have been great to utilize. Karen was super communicative, supportive, and understanding of our wants and needs for our special day. She was such a calming presence during the lead up to the wedding and during the big day, and she allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our own wedding. She was able to handle communications with vendors with ease and transparency, and at no point did I have to worry about something not being executed properly - Karen excels at what she does. We don't plan on getting married again, but if we do - we know who we'll call first! Thank you Karen!
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    Jenny S. Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Jenny and Ryan Wedding

    Karen was our day-of coordinator and was absolutely a Godsend!! Karen was incredible with ensuring everything went smooth and perfect - and it was perfect! She had all of our vendors exactly where they needed to be and when. Karen was kinda like when Bugs Bunny plays baseball and Bugs Bunny is playing all of the positions and winning the game!

    In addition to Karen rocking the organization and set up of both the ceremony and the reception, one of the other best things working with Karen is her cheerful and caring attitude and personality! She not only made this beautiful day happen for us but she also took so much of the pressure off of us and ensuring we had the best time possible.

    Thank you again Karen! We could not have done it without you!!
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    Molly Sent on 10/24/2018
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    Fantastic Experience with Karen

    My husband and I got married at the Newport Beach Country Club in mid-October and had hired Karen Kupke as our day-of coordinator. Without a doubt, hiring Karen was the smartest vendor we booked in planning our wedding. Karen was gracious to our guests, invaluable in planning and scheduling, flexible to our wants & needs, and quickly adapted to accommodate vendor preferences on the day of. She ran the rehearsal and wedding seamlessly, brought expertise when we had many, many questions and calmed our nerves at every turn. She even jumped into action to help us troubleshoot when, on the day of the rehearsal, our hotel lost our escort cards and guest book. Without question, I'd recommend Karen to anyone who will listen. Thanks for an amazing wedding, Karen!
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