The Best Wedding Planners in Carlsbad, CA

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453 Wedding Planners in Carlsbad, CA

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Together Ever After Events 
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Wedding planning requires dedication, patience, and an unwavering attention to detail - qualities that I value deeply and bring to every celebration. My goal is to partner with you, to listen closely, and to translate your ideas into a wedding day that reflects your personalities, your relationship, and the moments that matter most. If you’re looking for a planner who is cost-conscious, thoughtful, and committed to creating a calm, joyful, and stress-free experience, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Love lives through the memories we create — from the very beginning to your own together ever after.

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TMF Events 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

With a passion for design and 11+ years of experience, Terri is able to curate an event that matches your design aesthetic, keep things on track, and make the planning process as easy as possible so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I contacted Terri, at TMF, to discuss my daughter’s upcoming bridal shower and she was amazing!  I had a few ideas of what I was looking for and she understood what I was imagining and really refined what I was thinking and converted my few thoughts into a cohesive theme and a beautiful event for my daughter! The bridal shower was beautiful!  The decor, theme, drinks, food, tables and chairs, decorations, umbrellas… and so many details… all came together so beautifully. It was quite impressive to see the event space transformed into my daughter’s dream shower! Because Terri is so creative, organized, resourceful and is a great communicator, I was able to host my daughter’s bridal shower and actually participate and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime moment stress free.  I highly recommend contacting Terri/TMF to anybody who wants a true professional to create an amazing event guests will really love and you can be proud to host.
Annamaria P., 5 months ago
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Epic Events Group 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

At Epic Events Group, we are a team of wonderfully experienced event planners and coordinators that absolutely love what we do. While we manage several of our own venues, the heart of our company is utilizing our supportive packages all over San Diego County and the surrounding areas at venues that may seem less manageable or lean more on the DIY side. Any venue that allows outside coordination, we can support you at! We work with each couple individually based on your budget, style, event preferences, location radius, etc. to not only find the right venue, but support you from there all the way through the wedding day with our amazing team!

Where do I even begin!! I am SO grateful for the epic team. I was lucky enough to meet Kendra when touring the secret garden. Despite not going with that venue, my fiance and I knew we had to work with Kendra and the epic team, and it was the best choice we ever made for our wedding! First, Epic has it all, a catalog of DJ's, catering options, bar options, photography/video, florists, and a long list of other amazing vendors that covers all you could ever need or want to plan a perfect day. On top of it all they have the BEST coordination team you could ask for! When looking for a different venue, Kendra went above and beyond to provide various options and really fit exactly what we were looking for. We ultimately ended up booking the Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos, and we were able to bring the inclusive package from Epic that included photography/videography through Epic Events Studios, coordination and support through the whole proccess and day of, DJ as well as their suggested photobooth and florist as well. All of the vendors were amazing and so professional, and really helped make the day so special and fun. The epic team handled getting insurance info from vendors, coordination with them for the wedding day to ensure no hiccups and all the things in between. Laura, our coordinator was truly an angel and made the whole experience so stress free. From our first coordination meeting, it was like meeting up with an old friend. She was so excited, supportive and open to all ideas to make our day perfect and tailored to us! She worked with our venue and vendors to ensure everything was aligned, and helped us curate a perfect timelime and layout for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Through the whole process the team was responsive, and always willing to help with any questions and ideas we had. The communication and reminders/updates were so reassuring too. I truly was so at ease during the process and never had to stress. Fast forward to the day of, and Laura made sure everything went off without a hitch. From setting up all the decor (she went above and beyond!) ensuring vendors were where they needed to be, to making sure the ceremony, reception and timeline went smoothly, everything was PERFECT and there was genuinley not one hiccup (if there was I never knew about it!). I never once had to worry or check on anything the whole day, and friends and family were actually remarking about how calm and stress free I was! I owe most of that to Laura and the team, because I trusted her completley and knew she had it covered. I truly can't praise this team enough, thank you again for making it the perfect day that friends and family are still talking about! I promise you will not regret working with Epic!
Alexis D., 22 days ago
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Fete Events 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
Carlsbad, CA
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $495

Let me share with you about the Owner & Creative Designer of Fete Events. Originally from Los Angele's Carolyn Mercado has a warm personality that makes you feel at ease when working with her. With her extensive experience in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Styling, Business Mind & Event Coordinating Carolyn took her experience and vision to create her own company, Fête Events. Carolyn’s combination of energy & organization makes each of her events stand out among the rest. She combines her corporate training, design background with her amazing attention to detail, which creates timeless and unforgettable unique celebrations.

Awarded Best of Zola
The best decision my wife and I made in the entire planning process for our wedding was hiring Carolyn and Fete Events. I can’t speak highly enough of Carolyn — she was professional, impeccably prepared, ingenuously creative, and a genuine pleasure to work with across the board. She made our wedding a beautiful, seamless experience and her help was truly invaluable. Carolyn was involved in discussions a couple months out from the event, providing guidance and a detailed timeline. Any speed bumps we hit with our venue or other vendors, Carolyn was ready to jump in and assist. She had answers to all our of questions and solutions to problems we hadn’t even considered yet. And that was all before the wedding weekend. On the day of, we didn’t have to think about anything but enjoying our day together. Carolyn had it all taken care of and her cool and calm demeanor kept us feeling comfortable. She provided her creative eye and aesthetic talents to elevate both the ceremony and the reception — it looked stunning! There’s many more things I could say but the gist is simple: Carolyn is a freakin’ ROCK STAR. Hiring Carolyn to coordinate your big day is the biggest favor you can do yourselves. Full stop.
Eli J., a year ago
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Slay Events 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
Carlsbad, CA
  • Offers 3 services

Hello and Welcome! I'm Lily, a dedicated and enthusiastic wedding planner on a mission to turn your celebrations into unforgettable experiences. Armed with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, I possess the expertise to seamlessly manage all aspects of your wedding, ensuring that every detail assigns with your vision and goals.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do we even begin with Lily? From our first meeting to our wedding day and everything in between, our experience with Slay Events was truly seamless. The attention to detail throughout was exceptional and did not go unnoticed. The intentionality and care she put into every aspect of the planning process was unmatched. We could not have been happier with our decision to choose Slay Events to team up with for our wedding. Every detail was perfectly executed and allowed us to be fully present and enjoy our day without a single worry. The heart Lily puts into her work is evident and we are beyond grateful for her and everything she did to make our wedding day so special!
Jasmin + R., 3 months ago
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Meilani Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
Carlsbad, CA
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $1,800

We're Meilani Weddings-- A boutique wedding planning company located in San Diego + Austin that specializes in day-of coordinating and event design. Our hearts are in the details and organization so you can soak in the beautiful moments of your wedding day! We bring your vision to life with style and sweetness!

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the chance to collaborate with Stacy on several events, and she is hands down my favorite planner to work with. She’s incredibly communicative throughout the process, which makes everything flow seamlessly — not just for the couple, but for the entire vendor team. Stacy has a real gift for creating and managing timelines that actually work, which takes a ton of stress off everyone’s shoulders. The photo I’ve included is a perfect example of the kind of “money shot” that consistently happens when Stacy is involved. She’s passionate about wedding dresses and always makes sure her brides look absolutely gorgeous. From lighting to location to timing, she’s thinking about how it will all come together — and it shows in the final images. She's also hilarious and a great person to be around in general. I can’t recommend her enough!
Landon B., 10 months ago
Kissweet Events 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Carlsbad, CA
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,995

San Diego Wedding Coordination + world wide. As wedding coordinators, we are there to inspire, guide and coach you in the planning of your wedding. Our goal is to ensure that the perfect day you have envisioned happens exactly as planned.

I We LOVED working with Stacey and can’t say enough good things about her. We got her month of day of package, but she began checking in with us starting a whole year prior to our wedding! After our wedding day my husband said that getting Stacey was the best money we ever spent on our wedding. Stacey is so friendly, I truly looked forward to our calls with her! She really makes you feel like she is your friend and that she is truly invested in the success of your day. She totally guided me through our tablescape (a word I’d literally never heard before she mentioned it to me) and was able to provide me with contacts for rentals for napkins, chargers, and the beautiful ceremony arch we had. She also recommended our awesome dj, she said he could read the room and play music to keep people out dancing, and she was absolutely correct! It really feels like Stacey cares about your day being beautiful and put together just as much as you do, which is a rare thing. For instance, once I began scheming on my tablescape, I fell in love with the idea of having monstera leaf place cards. However, this ended up being more difficult than I had anticipated with a lot of coordination required between the florist and calligrapher, to the point where I decided it was just going to be too difficult and I was going to scrap the whole idea. But Stacey to the rescue, she exclaimed that it was “too cute not to do!” and she made it happen! We also can without reservation recommend Stacey for weddings at the Safari Park. There are a lot of moving parts there as it is a zoo and not just a wedding venue, and there is very limited setup time available. Stacey was able to assist in guiding all our vendors, and she and her assistant beautifully placed all our decorations (welcome table, place settings, etc) which would have been impossible for us to do ourselves, as we had to do our first look prior to the ceremony so we could attend our cocktail hour animal encounter. Stacey was also invaluable both in helping us devise our timeline, and ensuring we stuck to it throughout our day. My maid of honor and my mom both had amazing things to say about Stacey after our wedding day, saying she was constantly moving around and making sure everything went off without a hitch. We as the wedding couple honestly hardly enough noticed all her movement on our day, as she had everything so well in hand that we were able to completely relax, enjoy, and be present in our day. If you want to ensure a seamless and joyful day, hire Stacey!!
Becca H., 7 months ago
Breezy Day 
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Thanks for visiting Breezy Day, we are so happy you are here! We are a sister team in San Diego, committed to helping you make your engagement & wedding day a breeze! WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET TO KNOW YOU!

Courtney at Breezy Day was an amazing wedding coordinator. She was incredible throughout the process from planning to the actual wedding day. She was always responsive and extremely friendly. She was super helpful and answered every question we had making the whole experience stress free. It was the best day of my life and Courtney made that possible. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. She was awesome. Heather at Breezy Day for our flowers was amazing also. We went to her not sure what we wanted but she did a great job of giving examples and helping us come up with the vision we wanted. She made the day beautiful. Her attention to detail on the colors we wanted was impeccable. She made sure every arrangement and flower was beautiful. Multiple people commented on how beautiful the flowers were that day. It wouldn't have been possible without her work. Highly recommend.
Kristi J., a year ago
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One Fabulous Event 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

One Fabulous Event is an event planning, coordination & design service based in San Diego that focuses on each client’s individual needs with personal care & attention. We understand that it is your “event” & that in order for your event to be planned & executed the way you envision, you need an experienced, detail oriented & sensitive event planner to share in your vision and carry it forward. Our goal is to bring your vision to life & to work closely with you to understand your needs & desires. No matter what your need, One Fabulous Event can meet your every request & ensure that your event is Fabulous! Details & contact are on our website

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank goodness for Angela!!! She truly was the glue to all the moving pieces of our wedding. My now husband and I are from Orange County but we knew we wanted to have our special day in Coronado. Having Angela made this process so much easier with all her vendor recommendations, San Diego location expertise, and willingness to answer as many questions as I asked. Whether you are super organized or need the help, Angela does an amazing job narrowing down all the nitty gritty details in away where it is bite size and approachable so you never get too overwhelmed. I’m so grateful for her and I felt such a peace on our wedding day with her by my side!!
Sierra M., 2 years ago
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The Perfect Pair Wedding 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi! I am Clemence the face behind The Perfect Pair Wedding :) I am born & raised in France, in the city of love Paris. During college I got the chance to do a semester abroad in San Diego, and met this really special, handsome, American guy... You see it coming? YES! After 3 years of long distance relationship, I finally married the love of my life. A little bit about The Perfect Pair Wedding... it is a San Diego based Wedding planning company, we plan & design weddings all over Southern California to bring to life our Perfect Pair's dreams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where do we even begin? Before hiring Clémence, we met over a video call, getting to know each other to make sure we worked well together. We think this is an essential step in choosing any wedding planner, since ideas need to be communicated in both directions. Being on the same page about the vision of your wedding is key. It did not take long at all for us to know that she was the absolute best choice for us. Clémence is incredibly friendly and holds herself to such a high standard, and that shows in the work she does. She has an entire process for planning that includes timelines of when things are to be done, vendors are to be booked, and more. Everything is laid out clearly, and she checks in regularly to make sure things are on track. These timelines start from several months before the wedding and go all the way down to the day itself. She makes it known that she wants your day to be exactly how you want it and works hard to achieve that. Whenever we had a new idea or a modification to an existing one, she was always open to hearing it and working to make it happen. We went with an Italian garden-style theme for our wedding, and Clémence executed that vision perfectly. We somehow seemed to be on the same wavelength about everything. Not only did she follow through on executing our ideas, but she also incorporated her own input that fit into the wedding and expanded on it perfectly. As first-time bride and groom, we struggled with knowing how to budget properly. Clémence helped us spend in places where it made the most sense for us and save on things we didn't need. Bit of a random anecdote, but we wanted to have pizza at the end of our afterparty. Our initial search was going to have us spending hundreds of dollars to have standard pizzas delivered to our venue. Clémence saved the day when she found an even closer shop that made heart-shaped pizzas for a fraction of the cost. As Clémence has been doing this for a while now, she's gained rapport with several vendors and was able to speak to the quality of their work and service. This took so much pressure off of us, since we didn't merely have to trust the sales pitch of whatever vendors we happened to find on our own. Once we had our vendors locked in, Clémence took care of managing timelines for each, such as when to meet with them, choosing items for the wedding, and payment schedules. Not only does she work her hardest when she's by your side, she also has your back when you don't even notice. Nearly a month after the wedding, we found out that our venue's staff was incredibly rude and unhelpful to our vendors. This forced everyone to work at 110% to compensate for the lack of assistance. However, the way Clémence handled this was with such grace and professionalism that we didn't notice, nor did any of our guests, that things weren't running smoothly. Her integrity is truly inspiring. As cheesy as it may sound, we've gained a genuine lifelong friend in Clémence. The influence and quality of her work extend far beyond wedding planning. If it wasn't clear already, we cannot recommend Clémence enough. Her work speaks for itself and was by far the best investment we made for our wedding.
Katalyna C., a year ago
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ForEvermore Weddings by Stephany 
Rating: 4.8 (23 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi Beautiful Friends! I'm Stephany, your new third wheel & wedding day BFF! I am so excited to work with you! I make it my mission to ensure my brides are EMPOWERED to create the wedding of THEIR dreams! So what does a wedding planner do? Consider me your wedding day muscles!! From the first consultation to the final send-off, I will be there every step of the way to ensure a flawless and stress-free experience so you can live your DREAM day. ✨ When I am not planning a dream wedding or an awesome event, you can find me at the pool, the beach, the gym or hunting Tic Tock for the best San Diego eats!

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephany with ForEvermore Weddings provided a truly exceptional planning service for our couple’s special day. Her communication was prompt, attentive, and professional throughout the entire process. Her team's organizational skills were top-notch, delivering a beautifully executed event that was both seamless and personable. Stephany and her talented team went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was smooth, hospitable, and truly memorable. Her team was super sweet & made sure everyone was taken care of, even the vendor team. I highly recommend ForEvermore Weddings to any couple looking for a dedicated, exceptional wedding planning experience. I’ll be referring Stephany & her team to all of my future couples! Can’t wait work with you again Stephany! Thank you for everything!
Taylor G., 8 months ago
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Timeless Ties 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We’re two friends based in sunny San Diego, and we’re passionate about turning your dream wedding into a reality. While we call the West Coast home, we love traveling across the country to help couples create unforgettable celebrations. From the big decisions to the tiniest details, we can’t wait to be a part of your planning journey and make your special day as magical as possible. Let’s make your wedding everything you’ve imagined and more!

Awarded Best of Zola
I could not be more thrilled to recommend Kate at Timeless Ties! As someone who was on the fence between a traditional wedding and eloping, Timeless Ties helped me envision and craft an immensely beautiful and special wedding. It encapsulated every bit of love and the joy of sharing the beginning of a lifetime together with our dearest friends. Leading up to the wedding, Kate was intentional about connecting with my fiance and I multiple times to help us plan through all relevant details for preparation. She walked me through her comprehensive wedding planning documents and to develop a wedding timeline. The planning documents included details regarding important contacts, space to assign wedding tasks, and so much more. She connected with wedding vendors, and was especially helpful in connecting with and working with the wedding venue. Timeless Ties even referred us to our dream photographer! On the day of the wedding rehearsal, Kate came for several hours. She helped map out all of the important placement and transitional elements, directed the rehearsal, worked with our DJ, and helped with so many other details. I was unaware of many things that came up in the last minute because Kate handled them all graciously and independently, giving me space to truly be present with family and friends at our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, and on our wedding the following day. On the wedding day, Kate and her assistant coordinator arrived earlier than I did. Kate is the kind of person who leads by example and hard work; she spent hours setting up chairs, tables, placements, and arranging DIY decor. She worked well with our vendors and was the main point of contact for them the entire day. Kate was the maestro for our timeline and kept everything running according to schedule. During cocktail hour, she and a small team that she led completely changed the main grassy area from a ceremony set up to dinner set up. I wouldn't have changed a thing! If there were any snags in the day, I never knew about them as Kate handled everything. Kate is not only deeply competent, organized, and professional, but an absolute joy to work with. She cared deeply about the vision and priorities my fiance and I had in our wedding, really listened to understand what mattered to us, and spent the time to talk through any potential logistic conflicts to help us have a true understanding of the situation and all of the options available to us. Kate remained a calming presence throughout the wedding day, even as she managed so many details, which truly helped me stay present and able to soak in the day as well. Kate is kind, so positive, and connected with my family and friends. My wedding was one of the most special, incredible days of my life, thanks in no small part to Timeless Ties, and I had a blast spending time with her throughout the process as well!
Taylor A., a year ago
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Meagan Hilss Events 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi, I’m Meagan, and I’d love to help make your big day special! I started my career in the corporate world, taking on various roles in marketing, event planning, project management and business operations. Creating MHE is my way of combining all those experiences into one job that I’m truly passionate about. I love every part of the planning process, from the tiniest details to the biggest moments. My goal is to bring your vision to life and create unforgettable memories that reflect your unique love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Meagan was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was a lifesaver—making the entire wedding planning process smooth and stress-free. We had a very specific vision for our venue, caterer, and florist, and she truly went above and beyond by researching and finding vendor options that perfectly matched our unique style. We didn’t know much about weddings, but Meagan guided us every step of the way and kept us on track with all our deadlines. She was always available for a call, super organized, and so sweet—like having a friend who’s also a wedding expert. She saved us so much time and money, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without her.
Diane, a year ago
Serene Events and Design 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Based in San Diego, Serene Events and Design is a full-service, boutique wedding planning company led by Korina. Korina and her team are passionate planners and strive for perfection with a keen eye for style and quality. With a specialization in full-service wedding planning and design, every wedding is meticulously crafted and tailored to the couple's individual style and preference, including personalized wedding management and impeccable implementation. The team's exceptional work has been featured in SMP, Magnolia Rouge, Ruffled, Southern California Bride and The White Wren.

Awarded Best of Zola
Serene Events and Design were an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. Korina was always readily available to take phone calls or reply to texts, and she responded to emails quickly too. Although I didn't get full service planning, Korina went well beyond what she was hired for - she helped us find a venue promptly after our first one burned down. On our wedding day, Korina and her team made everything seamless from start to finish. They made wonderful design suggestions that were executed to perfection, and I had not a worry in the world on our day. I wanted to give Korina a very heartfelt thank you for bringing the vision of our wedding to life.
Melissa K., 10 months ago
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Bryce Gaston Events 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

You can search us on your preferred search engine or social media. Bryce Gaston Events brings an unparalleled standard of detail to high-end weddings in Southern California. We'll plan your wedding seamlessly by prioritizing even the smallest details and designing a day that doesn't just look stunning but creates memories that last a lifetime. We service San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Temecula, Santa Ynez, Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond.

Where do I even start!? Bryce completely blew us away! As the groom, I’ll admit, I went into wedding planning with the mindset of “we’ve got this, we can handle it all.” I was honestly hesitant about hiring a planner because I didn’t fully understand what they did. I quickly learned that I also did not know what it took to elevate a wedding from “just nice” to one where every single guest felt special, pampered and truly taken care of, from the jaw-dropping decor to the flawless floor plan. Bryce absolutely exceeded all expectations. She was incredibly patient and attentive to every single idea my wife and I threw her way. Bryce came to each meeting so prepared, calm and confident that we completely trusted her judgment and execution. Her organizational skills were top-notch, every action item was clear, graciously presented and backed with kindness. We felt like she was our champion, advocating for us with vendors and even the venue! And the best part? She made us feel like we were her only clients throughout the entire process. If you're planning a wedding in Southern California, you simply have to work with Bryce! Months after our wedding, my wife is still reaching out to her for random advice. Bryce is an absolute gem and she won’t let you down!
Michael G., 2 years ago
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Calmerin Designs and Events 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

When you’re in the business of bringing people together, it never feels like work. Calmerin Designs and Events (CDE) is an event planning and coordinating company. We are a family-owned and operated business. CDE was born after many requests from friends and family to offer our love for hosting events to a service we can provide to others. The CDE squad has planned intimate affairs for 10 guests to more elaborate weddings for 500 guests.

Awarded Best of Zola
I could not recommend Glennie and her team more! They worked behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly during our wedding and leading up to the event! From creating group chats with our entourage for open communication to creating a minute by minute schedule of the event. She was PERFECT! She also coordinated with all vendors and helped solve problems without having to involve my husband and I!
Danielle S., 7 months ago
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Zuzu Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Zuzu Collective is a bespoke luxury wedding planner specializing in immersive, story-driven weddings in San Diego and throughout California + Worldwide. We craft personalized, extraordinary weddings that reflect your love story and create unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.

Zoe put in so much hard work leading up to the wedding and especially on the day of. She pulled off a huge afternoon tea wedding with grace, good cheer, and patience. Everything was just so beautiful, I didn’t want it to end! Every time I talk to my mama about what an incredible job she did she says Zoe never stopped working so quickly and efficiently the whole day!! From the moment I spoke with Zoe, I knew I wanted her to be the one to make my afternoon tea wedding reception come true! She is so kind and organized and quick to respond to questions. She made a timeline for the wedding and added teacups, teapots, and a cute cart to the timeline so it wasn't just text on white paper. She really is more of a months-before-coordinator instead of a day-of-coordinator. She responded to texts and emails quickly and helped me stay calm leading up to the wedding day. Zoe met me, my then future husband, my mama and dad, and our caterer at the bridge club about two weeks before the big day. She helped figure out where everything was going to go and had a contingency plan in case it rained (which it did) She timed out how long it would take for my parents to walk me down the aisle so we knew how long we could let the processional song play. On the big day, it was raining but that didn't spoil Zoe's mood or ability to put everything together in a timely manner. She worked alongside our tea service person to set 14 tables with different color tablecloths, mismatched teacups, saucers, bread plates, luncheon plates, 3-tiered stands, water glasses, coupe glasses, napkins, decorative books, table numbers, bud vases, and wedding favors for 52 people. She also set-up our welcome table with bread and butter, water dispensers, guest book, and library card catalog for the seating chart. In addition to all this, she made sure I had my bouquet and was ready to walk down the aisle on-time, played the 3 different songs we had for the ceremony, and wrangled the guests to be seated and placed our floral arrangements on either side of the alter. During the afternoon tea she poured water, Prosecco, and sparkling apple cider for everyone. She played our Spotify playlist from her phone and brought out the wedding cake for us to cut. Once the reception was over, she and our tea server packed up all of the items so our Taskrabbit person could take everything back to our condo. She did this so quickly and efficiently and told me and my husband we didn't need to help. I really don't think we could have pulled off such a huge event without her!! Oh! and she was so sweet during the getting ready portion of the day, she gave me a glass teapot ornament as a wedding day gift (((*warm fuzzies*)))
Ginger W., 5 months ago
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Best Day Ever Weddings + Events 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Stephanie Wooding (Owner / Lead Planner) When it comes to planning your event, it’s really about how that person (or team) embraces and uses that job experience in a resourceful and creative way. I’m a practical, organized, creative, resourceful, and resilient, “jeans and t-shirt” type chick. Well, the San Diego part of me is anyway. The LA in me is a driven, problem-solving, A-type, “take no guff” lady boss, that gets the job done on time, and within a realistic budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Stephanie Wooding and Best Day Ever was the reason we were able to actually enjoy our wedding day. We met with other planners, but Stephanie stood out right away — she’s warm, grounded, and incredibly organized. From the start, she made the process feel less overwhelming and helped us make smart decisions without pressure. Leading up to the wedding, Stephanie helped us stay focused, keep all the details moving, and feel confident that nothing would fall through the cracks. Then, about a month out, we transitioned to her associate Jenn Anderson as our day-of coordinator. We were a little nervous about switching that close to the wedding, but it ended up being seamless. Stephanie clearly set Jenn up for success, and Jenn was phenomenal — calm, proactive, and completely unflappable. The day itself felt smooth and stress-free, and multiple guests even told us how impressed they were by the coordination. That’s the biggest compliment — because it meant we got to be present, have fun, and soak it all in. We’re so grateful to Stephanie and Jenn, and we would recommend Best Day Ever to anyone who wants their wedding to feel truly taken care of.
Alana Z., 5 months ago
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Amor Atelier Wedding Planning & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

As your Wedding Planner, our mission at Amor Atelier is to help you enjoy the wedding planning process while we focus on perfecting each and every detail for your wedding. We partner with you to capture the essence of your personal style, honor your once-in-a-lifetime love story, and celebrate life’s most remarkable moments. We believe you deserve a wedding planner by your side who is truly invested in going above and beyond to make your dreams come true.

Awarded Best of Zola
Being extremely type A, I was very hesitant at first when it came to finding the right planner, but I am so glad I found someone EVEN MORE type A than I was. Olivia was extremely helpful throughout our entire process and extremely detailed oriented. Every single vendor I worked with had nothing but amazing things to say about Olivia and how they're hoping they can work with her and her team again. When I was reading Olivia's reviews before, I saw a review that said she went the extra mile and took care of the dog that was in the wedding and I instantly knew she would be perfect as we had both our dogs in our wedding. Olivia checked on them in our room multiple times throughout the day. She also was the one who released them down the aisle which went perfectly! 10000/10000 will recommend!
Alice C., 8 months ago
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Lily Meadow Events 
Rating: 4.7 (15 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I love to plan all events, especially Wedding's. I don't view this as work, I view this as fun and a hobby, and I treat every wedding as if it was my own. From Planning to Execution, I view everything as if it was my own event, so I strive for perfection in everything! I love to craft and can make anything that you need: Bridesmaids Gifts, Seating Charts, Hangover Kits, you name it, I can do it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Samantha Vande Vegte and her team were incredibly organized and beautifully put together our entire wedding day. They went above and beyond in every way to ensure our special day went off without a hitch. Samantha personally made sure that every detail was attended to, from the gorgeous floral arrangements to the seamless timeline, so that my husband and I could simply enjoy ourselves and be present in the moment. I had the best time knowing that Samantha had organized everything exactly the way I had imagined it. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for making our wedding dreams a reality were evident throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Samantha and her team highly enough.
Terecita C., 2 years ago
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San Diego Life Events 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

San Diego Life Events was founded by a San Diego local with a passion for planning weddings and events. Wedding Planning and Day Of Coordination is our specialty, and creating memorable events is what San Diego Life Events is known for. We listen to our Clients, and will work with you to bring your celebration to life! We are well-known in the community for our personable team, vendor connections, budget-savvy flexibility, and sense of urgency to deliver in even the shortest of deadlines.

Our venue required a Day of Wedding Coordinator. I chatted with a few but could not find the right fit. Thankfully I found Rachel! We clicked right away. She understood exactly what I wanted and needed. We met with her and Christina for our rehearsal and they made everything so easy. Even got a little surprise for my daughter!  The day of the event I did not worry about anything. Christina ensured everything was set up, ready and running smoothly. I was most worried about not being able to enjoy my wedding because of the logistics. But thankfully all was well managed and we had the best day! We were relaxed and able to fully be in our wedding! I cannot thank them enough. For anyone getting married, they are a must!
Lesly O., 8 months ago
Taylor To You Events 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Taylor to You is a luxury wedding planning and coordinating service that goes above and beyond to make your big day truly extraordinary. As Your Wedding Day BFF, Taylor’s mission is to provide unparalleled support throughout the entire wedding planning process, ensuring a stress-free and memorable experience. With a deep understanding of the overwhelming nature of wedding preparations, Taylor is dedicated to stepping in as your trusted confidante, relieving you of the burden and guiding you towards a flawless celebration that you’ll look back on with joy.

Awarded Best of Zola
Taylor seriously went above and beyond to make our day perfect. From beginning to end she did everything seamlessly. Any day of issues we had were taken care of before we even knew about it. She constantly took things off our plate. She handled everything in a way that made me confident that I did not need to worry about anything. If you want someone who delivers perfection and also flawlessly takes on the stress of wedding day planning/prep, Taylor is your girl.
Juliana, 2 years ago
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Spark & Sage Events 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Because planning a wedding is a big deal and a big investment, you need someone you can count on to take your hard work and make sure that all that time and effort pays off. With transparent pricing, honest guidance, and realistic advice, I’m committed to a partnership rooted in understanding and care, ensuring you’re supported every step of turning your wedding vision into reality. Not every couple needs full service planning, so I offer foundational services designed to fill in the gaps where things often get overlooked. I’m here to help you navigate the final steps and avoid the stress of last-minute surprises.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Spark & Sage Events to coordinate our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. Amanda and her team were incredibly helpful, ultra communicative, consistent, and dependable throughout the entire planning process. Her attention to detail and clear communication style made our wedding day a low-stress experience. Amanda was SO attentive to guests, answered their questions, and managed vendor communications seamlessly. We also were able to have multiple meetings before the day, as well as for the rehearsal. She provided us with a list of amazing vendors and even lent us some additional items we could borrow on the day. It also felt very comforting that she not only got married at our venue (Scripps Seaside Forum), but also knew almost all of our vendors intimately from past weddings/events. Having access to AislePlanner and a venue planning site was such a game changer and helped us feel like we had a strong hold on the planning process. We truly received so many compliments from our guests about how smoothly everything ran. Spark & Sage Events provided high-value, affordable service, and I would recommend them time and time again to any couple looking for an experienced, dependable wedding coordinator!!
Alyssa E., 2 years ago
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Coordinating Corinne 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My love of details, planning & coordinating is what energizes me. I think through every detail of a wedding to make sure nothing is forgotten. It's my passion to coordinate & make sure your day is perfect.

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Working with Corinne as our wedding coordinator was truly one of the best decisions we made for our big day. From the very beginning, she was extremely responsive, adaptable, and just an all-around joy to be around. Her calm demeanor brought so much peace to what could have easily been a stressful process. Knowing Corinne was in our corner gave me full confidence going into the wedding day. Corinne brings with her years of experience overseeing events at a camp that hosted thousands of people each week giving her a depth of experience showed in every detail. She was efficient, thoughtful, and handled everything with grace. A few things I really appreciated: – She never once came to me on the wedding day with problems or logistical questions—she just handled it. – Her advice throughout the planning process was spot on and incredibly helpful, often offering suggestions that saved us money or simplified things in ways we hadn’t thought of. – She was adaptable and quick on her feet with any changes or challenges that came up. As someone who works in the wedding industry myself, I’ve seen a lot of coordinators in action—and Corinne is by far the best I’ve ever witnessed. Having a coordinator you completely trust changes everything, and that’s exactly what Corinne gave us. I can’t recommend her enough.
Alyssa H., a year ago
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Lily May Events & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I have been officially working as a professional wedding planner since 2017. My love of all things weddings and events began at an early age. I worked at a country club in the summers before my freshman and sophomore year of college, I worked on the food and beverage staff which included being a banquet server, and can you guess which was my favorite shift to work, you guessed it, the weddings. Once I got to the point in my life where my friends were starting to get engaged and I was a bridesmaid in their weddings, I found myself taking on extra duties and wanting to be more involved that it hit me, I need to pursue being an event planner.

Awarded Best of Zola
Miranda was absolutely amazing. We worked with her for a year to plan for our Sonoma wedding. She was recommended from a friend whose wedding she also planned and it was stunning. Even though she was not from the Sonoma area, she did an amazing job finding everything from the venue, to the vendors, photographer, and DJ. She has great attention to detail and really makes you feel at ease in the planning process. We had absolutely no idea what we wanted or what we were doing, but she made both me and my husband way less stressed on every matter. We even had a last minute DJ issue and she found us a new one right away. She helped set up food tastings and made sure we were on track for the big day in terms of seating charts and other small details. The wedding was perfect and she did a fantastic job telling us exactly what to do and where to be. She even helped my brother, the officiant, with what he was suppose to say during the ceremony, as this was his first time officiating. She did the signage, decor, literally everything and alleviated all the stress and jitters on our day. I couldn’t recommend her enough to plan and help on your day. I’d hire her again ten times over! Thank you, Miranda!!
Talia S., 2 years ago
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All the Honey Events 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi there were Jennifer and Jessica the team behind All the Honey Events. We specialize in creating magical moments that will leave a lasting impression. From wedding coordinating, to event decor rentals, to luxury silk floral arrangements, to bartending services we have everything you need to make your big day truly special. We are a one stop shop event planning company serving San Diego and beyond, dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences.

Awarded Best of Zola
I really enjoyed working with them. They were prompt in their responses and so easy to work with. The flower wall was absolutely beautiful, and you can tell they take pride in their presentation. They were very accommodating when we needed to shift from an outdoor event to an indoor one because of the rain. The entire process from start to finish was smooth. I highly recommend them for their professionalism and their stunning product. I hope to work with them again on another event!
PerisAnn, 6 months ago
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Everlasting Events 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Everlasting Events is a full service wedding planning company founded by Kristi Bulish and based in San Diego, California. We offer everything from month-of coordination to full service planning and design. Our biggest desires are that you and your partner have the BEST day and a celebration that represents what you love most as a couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristi helped us plan our San Diego micro wedding from afar and made the process so easy. From choosing a venue to organizing vendors to stay in touch frequently everything ended up perfectly! We really truly loved working with Kristi! Our day was so calm and beautiful and was truly everything we could’ve hoped for. Kristi‘s efforts made our ceremony exactly what we’d hoped for. Thank you, Kristi!
Erin C., 6 months ago
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Aficial Events 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Aficial Events is a small wedding planning business. I offer 2-Month Coordination + Day-of Services, Partial and Full Event Planning. I specialize in creating a relaxed, cool, and enjoyable wedding day filled with unique elements that tell the story of the couple. I love working with individuals with a clear yet flexible vision and are chill, fun, and non-traditional!

Awarded Best of Zola
Detailed, organized, friendly, and just an overall wonderful human being. We hired Karen for 2-month coordination and right off the bat, she was such a thoughtful planner and her willingness to guide us through anything and everything was amazing. I love a good spreadsheet and Karen has the best!!! Every meeting with her was so productive and we left each one with clear next steps/homework. The day of the wedding, everything went SO smoothly. Karen and her team took care of setting up all of our decor and they did so beautifully! When I arrived to the venue and saw everything, I was taken aback by how stunning everything looked — we had a mix of florals, candles, and fruit for our decor so getting everything set up was no small feat. Karen’s creative eye flawlessly brought my vision to life and I am so so grateful! Outside of decor, Karen’s organization, vendor communication, and speedy cleanup at the end of night was top-notch. We were able to truly enjoy the night, knowing Karen was there. She even took fun videos of the reception on my phone, which were great to watch the morning after to help relive the night :’) Literally each one of my vendors raved about how much they loved working with Karen — if that’s not enough to convince you to hire her for your next event, idk what is! SUCH a pro. Would 100% recommend Karen to any couple!
Abby V., 2 years ago
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Creative Happens Events 
Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Creative Happens Events was founded in 2017 by Daniel DeSantis-Mallia. An experience Event Planner, Daniel's goal was to offer Wedding and Event Planning services that are both affordable and high quality. Our offerings are designed to ensure our clients can relax and enjoy their celebrations. We treat every event as though it is our client's most important day. The special moments in our lives also tend to be the most creative moments. That is where our tagline comes in, "When Life Happens, Creative Happens!"

Cannot say great enough things about Creative Happens, Dan, and Chris! Dan was so kind, professional, and helped us from the beginning in planning a destination wedding at a private venue, finding the best vendors, and answering every question we had! The best part of the planning process- the online workbook Dan creates. Such an easy way to see where things are at in the planning process and an easy way to communicate with Dan and his team. Chris was also incredibly friendly, answered all of our wedding questions, and was fantastic supporting us both for our rehearsal and day of with Dan. We are so thankful to Creative Happens for all their help, and strongly recommend them for planning any event.
Abby and C., 3 years ago

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