The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Cruz, CA

The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Cruz, CA

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205 Wedding Planners in Santa Cruz, CA

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Eventful by Pooja 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi, I’m Pooja—founder of Eventful by Pooja, cultural connector and logistics whisperer. I help emotionally intelligent couples plan elevated, meaningful weddings that honor their values and heritage. Whether you’re blending cultures or starting new traditions, I’m here to ensure your day feels personal, joyful, and seamless—never overwhelming. With heart, precision, and presence, we’ll create a celebration that’s beautifully rooted in who you are.

I cannot recommend Pooja enough! She planned our post-elopement celebration, and everything went so smoothly, it truly exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, she was professional, organized, and so easy to work with. She really took the time to understand our vision, and the décor she put together was absolutely beautiful, it matched our overall theme perfectly and felt so us. Pooja handled every detail with care, making the entire process completely stress-free for us. Her communication was always clear and timely, and we felt supported every step of the way. Our guests had an amazing time, and we were able to just relax and enjoy every moment thanks to her. If you're looking for someone who’s warm, organized, incredibly intuitive, and will treat your celebration like it matters deeply, hire Pooja. She’s magic!
Nikhita K., 4 months ago
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Kaiya Smith Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Hi! I am a dedicated wedding planner passionate about bringing couples' visions to life. With a keen eye for detail and a calm, organized approach, I ensure that every aspect of the wedding day runs smoothly, Allowing you to enjoy your special moments without stress fully. With experience managing various events and a deep understanding of the intricacies of wedding logistics, I am committed to making every celebration a seamless and memorable experience for the couple and their guests.

I had the pleasure of working with Kaiya as our day of wedding coordinator and I couldn't have been more impressed. Despite being relatively new to the field, Kaiya showcased professionalism and dedication that rivaled seasoned professionals. From our initial consultation, Kaiya made me feel at ease, listening attentively to my vision and concerns. She was incredibly organized, ensuring every detail was accounted for, and her communication throughout the planning process was impeccable. On the wedding day, Kaiya was a calming presence, handling last-minute changes and unexpected issues with grace and efficiency. Her ability to coordinate with vendors, manage the timeline, and keeping everything running smoothly allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without any stress. Kaiya exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend her services to any couple looking for a reliable and passionate wedding coordinator.
Lena m., a year ago
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Love & Laughter Weddings 

4.9

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

We proudly serve an elite clientele across our primary locations in Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, San Diego, Denver, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and beyond. Our amazing team of women are also available for Destination Weddings across the globe.

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There aren’t enough words to express how incredibly grateful we are for Evelyn and the team at Love & Laughter Weddings! Planning a wedding alone felt so overwhelming but the moment we brought Evelyn into the picture she made all our stress and worries melt away. She was always so kind and reassuring along the way, always answering our multitude of questions and keeping us organized throughout the months of planning. They also handled the design and made my Pinterest board mess a gorgeous and cohesive reality at our wedding. We know our wedding wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was without Evelyn and the team planning and designing and we can’t recommend them enough to anyone that needs a wedding planner!
Caitlin, 2 years ago
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Rose Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I’m Ashley, the owner of Rose Event Co. I love being able to share in the love of two individuals and feel lucky to get to work with such wonderful people each day! I’ve been planning weddings and events for over eight years now, and I couldn’t be more thankful with where I am now in my business. I primarily serve the OR | WA | CA markets, but will travel anywhere!

Awarded Best of Zola
We can't say enough good things about Rose Event Company! Planning a wedding is never easy, but doing it in just 4 months, from across the country, and in a remote area with limited vendors seemed impossible—until we found Ashley. She took our vision of an intimate elopement with our closest family and friends, and turned it into the weekend of our dreams, managing every detail with perfection and making the entire process stress-free. From the moment we first spoke, I knew that Ashley was everything I was looking for. She is professional, organized, and full of creative ideas. Despite the challenges of our location, she found the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life. She understood our style and preferences right away and worked tirelessly to ensure everything was just as we envisioned. Even with the distance, Ashley was always available, responsive, and kept us updated every step of the way. She organized all the activities for our wedding weekend, including putting together our guest welcome bags. The entire weekend was a like a dream. Every single detail was meticulously executed, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and seamless everything was. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, patient, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect, look no further than Ashley. She made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming process into something fun and memorable. Thank you, Ashley for making our dream wedding a reality!
Anne-Marie S., a year ago
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Event By Dawn 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $3,500

At Event by Dawn, I’ve spent over 10 years helping couples bring their wedding dreams to life. I’m here to guide you through the planning process, making it as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. I love working closely with you to create a day that reflects your unique vision, and I’m happy to tailor my packages to fit your budget and needs. From start to finish, I’ll ensure your wedding day is seamless, personal, and unforgettable.

Long story short: hire Dawn!! Dawn coordinated our wedding at Waterfall Lodge and we could have asked for a more supportive, collaborative, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, caring person to coordinate our day. From the start, communication was easy and Dawn was very responsive, transparent, and helped us create a wedding that aligned with our goals, values, and budget. She provided us with tons of resources to help us execute our day - sample timelines, layouts, vendor lists, tips and tricks, and more (in addition to lots of email communication and very thoughtful meetings leading up to our big day). Our wedding day was truly a dream - better than we could’ve ever imagined - and I strongly believe it is largely in part because Dawn (and the rest of our vendor team that mostly came from Dawn’s recommendations) was so on it. We were 100% present for our wedding and at peace knowing Dawn was in charge of our day. From the bottom of my heart and top of my brain, I couldn’t recommend Dawn more!! Thank you, Dawn, for helping us create the most perfect day to celebrate our love. :)
Maris P., 4 months ago
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Midnight Picnic 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Every decision offers an opportunity for reflection and collaboration with your beloved. I help couples navigate planning a huge event while staying focused on the goal of celebrating your union and commitment to one another. I work with my clients to craft customized weddings that tap into the magic of your love story, align with your values, and deepen your connection to one another.

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Mischa is incredible to work with. We have so much respect and trust for her as a person and a professional. After we had our initial call with her, I knew she was the perfect match for us. She met us where we were at and inspired us with her spirituality, depth, creativity, and joy. She has incredible organizational skills combined with beautiful presence and the ability to offer a sweet and subtle level of emotional support - all that allowed us to relax into our wedding and enjoy every minute of it.
Meg & D., 2 years ago
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Paige Events 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $5,000

We are a small but mighty team of event professionals who simply love making your life easier. Whether you’re a hands-on couple with a locked-in vision, or you prefer to delegate most of the decision-making, we offer the guidance you need to create the wedding or event you have been dreaming of.

If you’re looking for a wedding planner - your search is over. Hiring Paige was one of the best decisions of our entire wedding, and I promise you’ll be impressed by her work too. We hired Paige about a year and a half before our wedding date, and we had absolutely no idea where to start. Throughout the entire process, Paige was patient with our questions, enthusiastic to help us achieve our goals and our outlandish ideas (whilst also helping us keep realistic on what was possible) and always went the extra mile to ensure the process was as smooth as possible for us. Paige managed all of the vendor communications for us, which was a massive help whilst we juggled our full-time jobs and other commitments. Reflecting on the experience now, there is no way we could have found our vendors (who were absolutely phenomenal and largely sourced and recommended by Paige’s expertise) and managed the communication with them half as well as she did for us. She kept the entire wedding planning progressing, helped us work through difficult challenges as they arose, and became our number one confidant and trusted friend throughout the process. On the wedding day itself, Paige was incredible. She was like a blur being everywhere at once, making sure guests, vendors and ourselves were properly cared for throughout the day (she brought us food and drinks, learned how to weave our table decorations (literally because I saw it on Pinterest), fluffed my train… she literally did it all!!). There was absolutely nothing we had to worry about or “sort” on the day as her team had everything completely in hand. She was incredibly professional and continued to go above and beyond for us, and we never once saw her without a beaming smile. It’s clear that Paige loves her job, and she invests every ounce of passion into ensuring her clients weddings are world class. Paige is the most down-to-earth, bubbly and supportive wedding planners we could have ever have hoped for. I am SO grateful for all of the wisdom, time and passion and patience she shared with us. I’m sure there’s hundreds of more testimonies just like ours, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. If we ever planned our wedding again, she would be a non-negotiable part of our day.
Hannah K., 3 months ago
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Emi Reese Events 

4.8

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500

Hi, I’m Emi Reese! A wedding planner who loves turning your vision into a day that feels perfectly you. From timelines to tiny details, I handle it all so you can relax and truly enjoy every moment. My goal is to make your day stress-free, beautiful, and full of joy. A celebration you’ll remember forever.

Emi is a kind, thoughtful, and sweet wedding planner who knows how to make your day exactly what you want it to be. She is quick to communicate, beloved by vendors, and has studied under some of the most well respected wedding planners in the industry. She has ample expertise and experience within the Bay Area and will make sure your guests, whether local or visiting, feel loved and cared for. Every detail will be precisely executed and every special moment savored. Can’t recommend her enough!
Natasha, a month ago
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Claire Coordinates 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500

How to tell you about me in a short paragraph? Ok, here we go - born & raised in Australia, recently American. Currently Aus-Merican. Wife to Spencer (2016), Mum/Mom to Reed (2020), and Milo (2023).  Big fan of a latte in the morning and a French75 on special occasions. An avid listener of audiobooks, podcasts, Taylor Swift, my 'Theatre Mix' playlist on Spotify, and early 2000's pop and, occasionally, 2010's emo. A repeat watcher of Bridgerton, New Girl, The Good Place, The Righteous Gemstones, VEEP, & Ted Lasso.

I have worked with Claire for over 8 years at multiple venues and seen her shine doing what she loves. There is not a single detail that will go unnoticed with her in charge. Weddings are second nature to her and she is careful to address all logistics beginning to end. Every couple who has hired her as a coordinator loves her and feels as if she is their best friend the day of. She goes above and beyond and will assist with everything she possibly can including (but not limited to) creating and following a sensible timeline, clear communication between vendors and couple family / wedding party, bustling dresses, bringing her emergency supply kit in case ANY unexpected incident should arise, and will manage the day without the client even knowing what is happening behind the scenes. Claire was born to be a coordinator and you will be the best hands with her on your day!
Lindsey C., 9 months ago
Atlas Design Studio 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $7,000

Located in Santa Cruz, California, Atlas Design Studio is a wedding planning and coordination business that serves the San Francisco Bay, Carmel Valley, and Monterey areas. Founder, Katie Ray, incorporates her past studies at the New York Fashion Institute and extensive experience planning special events into each new project she oversees. The Atlas team aims for clients to enjoy their wedding and the days leading up to it with as little worry as possible, providing assistance and guidance each step of the way.

Chels from Atlas Design is absolutely amazing. We found her after researching and meeting with many other wedding planners and knew right away she was a perfect fit! We were looking for partial planning services and the most important things for us in a planner were 1) personality fit and 2) a get ‘er done attitude. Chels has both of these and so much more! We couldn’t believe how much she did for us over 1.5 years of planning our wedding - from vendor sourcing to coordination, logistics, timelines, design boards, being a sounding board, day of execution to perfection - The list goes on and on and on. She is delightful. Please look no further if you are looking for someone who will make you feel at ease and like you’ve gained a trusted friend in the end. We loved working with her!
Kelsie M., 2 years ago
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Styled By Linds Event Planning and Design 

4.8

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

At Styled By Linds, we understand the significance of your special moments and the emotions that come with them. Our mission is to create a curated and authentic experience for you while capturing the essence of your unique love story. Whether you're planning an intimate backyard wedding or an elegant destination wedding, we are here to curate a personal design experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lindsey is simply the best planner to work with! She truly understands my perspective and always values my input. Her hard work and dedication are inspiring, and our styles align perfectly, making collaboration effortless and enjoyable. The last event we worked on together was absolutely unbelievable—everything went so smoothly, thanks to her impeccable organization and attention to detail. I’m always thrilled to work with Lindsey, and I would gladly do so anytime. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-tier planner!
Andrea, a year ago
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Confetti&Cocktails 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Our background is in luxury events at Pebble Beach Resorts where personalized, attentive and polished service remain at our core. We believe you should enjoy your day and craft your day how you want. We are here to provide expertise and support so you can do just that - enjoy the wedding planning process. We are local to Carmel, CA that focuses on design, logistics and the perfect execution of your day. When you plan with us, we work alongside you, offer extensive design production knowledge and take care of all the logistics. We build close relationships with our couples and can't wait to get to know you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Andrina and her team are all you could ask for and want in a wedding planner! My husband and I are over the moon and all of our guests kept complimenting our wedding about how smooth and easy going everything went. That's all kudos to Andrina! Her professionalism, timely communication and calm demeanor were beyond our wildest expectations. She executed our vision to an absolute T. I would recommend C&C to all brides for any event big or small she will have you covered!
Alicia S., a year ago
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Dina's Deluxe Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Dina's Deluxe Events is a Wedding Planning Company in the SF Bay Area and Los Angeles, CA. We provide event planning and event coordination as well as decor services and event hosting assistance. Professional Planner and Decorator Dina personally plans, designs, and coordinates your wedding according to your vision.

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We hired Dina to be our wedding planner and it was the single best decision we made for our wedding. We called a few different vendors and Dina immediately stood out because she was the only one who was willing to actually give us a true consultation to ensure we were on the same page with what we wanted. She also didn't require us to pay her any money up front. In fact, she didn't request any money from us until maybe a month or two in? And even then, it was a minimal deposit. Point is, her vibe is that of someone who understands the stress of wedding planning for the bride and groom so she makes you feel like she wants to earn your trust and do everything right before she asks for your business. Leading up to the wedding, friends and family would ask us if we were stressed or ask us how the wedding planning was going. Our answer would always be, "you know what... we don't have anything to do lol." And that was the truth. Dina made the entire process come together so seamlessly for us, during a pandemic no less, when so many vendors were backed up. When we saw the venue in it's final form for the first time, our jaws dropped. Even to this day we love recalling comments from guests on how beautiful the venue was. During the actual wedding, she stayed the WHOLE night for us and even brought an assistant. Leading up to the wedding we were not expecting that! She helped to orchestrate the whole night between guest seating and working with restaurant staff. Simply put, Dina's communication was on point. Her work ethic blew us away. The way she found and discussed vendors with us made us completely trust her with the process of pulling our vision together. Her fees were criminal to the point we had to tip her almost 500 more just so we didn't feel like we were robbing her of her time and effort. We've already jumped at the opportunity to recommend her to friends/family that are embarking on their wedding planning journeys. I don't write many reviews, but had to for Dina. She will always have a special place in our memories and lives because she played such a huge role on our special day.
Linh & S., 3 years ago
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Event’s With Jules 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Jules has an affinity for nostalgia, Design and a good party. with a background in art and design, she loves lots of color and loves a design challenge. She’s an instinctive connector who loves to bring people together in and out of her professional life, and that led her to event planning. When she’s not planning an epic event you can find her on an Adventure with her husband and daughter or at an estate sale in the Bay Area. she loves hunting for treasures, jumping into water and is a dancing queen

From the moment we first spoke with Jules, we could tell she was the perfect wedding planner for us. Her communication style was efficient, kind, caring, and personable - she made us feel like we were her top priority throughout the entire planning process. Jules and her team were truly hardworking, honest, and caring in their approach, and we could not have gotten through our special day without her. She was able to advocate for us when we needed it most, and even took on unexpected tasks like putting together our wedding favors when my mother was unable to. Thanks to Jules, we were able to have quality time alone with each other and capture amazing photos together. The wedding turned out beautifully, and all of our guests had a fabulous time. We are so grateful to Jules and her team for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Allison P., a year ago
Kate Ford Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $9,995
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Kate Ford Events (formerly Pocketful Of Plans) is a full service wedding and event planning company based in Monterey and Carmel California. We plan events in and around Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and Monterey. We focus on your priorities and vision for the day or weekend to ensure your guests have a magical and immersive experience.

Kaitlin and her team at Pocketful of Plans are beyond professional, talented, kind, and such a joy to work with! As a fellow wedding vendor, I always look forward to the events where I get to work alongside her because I know the day will run smoothly and be fun! Hiring Pocketful of Plans is the best decision you can make when you're starting your wedding planning journey- if I could give Kaitlin more than 5 starts I would.
ShannonCronin Photography, 3 years ago
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oso events 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $9,950
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

oso events began with our own wedding, and as a husband-and-wife team, we know firsthand how important it is to have a day that feels effortless, personal, and entirely yours. We’ve been in your shoes, and that’s why we approach planning with both expertise and empathy.​ But we don’t do it alone. Behind every wedding is team oso—a group of experienced planners who share our passion for seamless events and thoughtful execution. We bring a calm presence, deep expertise, and an obsession with making sure things run smoothly—so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

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We first learned about Oso Events in the summer of 2022 while remotely planning our California wedding from the East Coast. From the very first introductory call, they blew us away with their professionalism, punctuality, warmth, organization, and excellence. Without them, our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing as it was! They found us fantastic vendors in the Bay Area like the food, HMUA, DJ, and server staffing company, organized our wedding day schedule, held regular video calls with us, got quotes from vendors, kept track of our budget and payment schedule with weekly updates, arranged set-up of the ceremony and reception venue, made sure our vendors got day-of tips, and more! The only thing that could be improved is that there was a specific deadline for event liability insurance that I and the planning team all missed initially. No harm was done though! The mistake was caught in time before it affected the event, and all went well! Michelle and Raymundo excellently identified what our energy levels as a newlywed couple would be like in the week leading up to the big event, and the day of the actual wedding. Raymundo directed our impromptu ceremony rehearsal, helping our officiant and party mark their places and signaling where/when we should stand and walk. Michelle checked in with the bride and the groom consistently throughout the night of the reception, asking if we needed water, food, or other drinks since we were often distracted by the festivities. They maintained effective communication leading up to and on the day of the wedding. Their decorations at the ceremony and reception were absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we wanted. At the end of the night, they managed takedown, and made sure all of the personal decorative items and remembrance photos we brought were conveniently all in the same box for us to take home. Through the yearlong process of planning, they dealt with last-minute logistical changes with incredible poise, and truly grounded us, allowing us to enjoy the day with free minds. The team even accommodated two of our guests who tested positive for COVID last-minute by setting up a separate table for them in the outdoor venue. We couldn't recommend them more highly. Not to mention, their BobaHolics boba bar was a huge hit and the photo booth was a lot of fun. We got a lot of mileage out of the sustainable decor inventory, which prevented us from having tons of wedding stuff on hand that we'd accumulate and need to resell after. The entire range of services offered by Oso is incredibly helpful and will make any event an absolute hit. We have loved working with the team and we’re so grateful they decided to take us on as clients at the start of their wedding planning journey.
Sharon C., a year ago
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Kaci Danae Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

I’ve always been inspired by the strong, ambitious women in my life who built successful small businesses in the hospitality industry — from restaurant owners and bakers to caterers and florists. Growing up surrounded by their entrepreneurial spirit, I was motivated to follow my own path and create something meaningful in the world of events. ​ After spending two years working as a Wedding Coordinator at the Westin, the pandemic hit and forced a pause on hotel weddings. That unexpected turn of events only fueled my determination to turn my passion into a full-time business. And so, Kaci Danae Events was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a pretty elaborate wedding at Children's Fairyland in Oakland - with a choreographed dance, the bride sang a song with the band, had a DJ with two setups, we brought our own florals and booze, had a unique centerpiece for every table, location changes for the bar, and had a pretty tight timeline, and Kaci made the day absolutely perfect and magical! She came to our house, loaded everything up, and dropped it back off at our house that same night, coordinated with all of our vendors ahead of time and day, and made everything seamless. She also has a calm about her that would make the most anxious bride or groom feel at ease. We cannot recommend her enough - thank you, Kaci!!! I hope we can utilize her services again someday and maybe even just hang out with her, because she's great!
Ashley M., 3 years ago
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Events by McKenna 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Our Weddings and Events company was born after nearly ten years of planning and coordinating by McKenna Folmar. She has traveled across the world making sure each and every event she was at was organized, stress free for the client, and done beautifully. She has coordinated hundreds of weddings and is known for her calm, cheerful, and efficient approach to events. ​ Perfect for Weddings, Upscale Work Events, and Parties in Your Life. Book McKenna for your next gathering if you want to enjoy your party and not have to worry about a single detail.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m not even sure where to begin to describe how amazing Events by McKenna is at what they do!! McKenna is the most kind, helpful, and enthusiastic person to assist you during such an important time in your life. She made sure everything went perfectly on our wedding day and every day leading up to it! When we first started our wedding planning journey, we only knew where we wanted to have it, and due to the venue location not regularly being used for weddings, we needed to outsource vendors for everything. That's where McKenna came in and helped us out by hand-picking every vendor that she knew would provide the exact things we were looking for. From catering, florals, furniture rentals, DJ, and all the little details, she knew who would be perfect for the job and she was right about every single one! Every time we had a question or a crazy idea, she had an answer right away and she would do everything she could to make it happen. One thing that we were really hoping for was getting a disco ball above our dance floor, but since we were outdoors, it wasn’t looking promising. McKenna was the one who made sure that we got our disco ball, and it was absolutely perfect! That’s just one example of the many ways McKenna ensured our dream wedding would become a reality. On the day of, McKenna and her team were so efficient and handled everything so that my husband and I could relax and focus on ourselves. We got to our venue and everything was already done and ready to start the day! McKenna was amazing at time management throughout the day, and she was so helpful to not only us, but our families, wedding party and guests as well. Everything went perfectly on schedule and all the crazy ideas that we had came to life with no issues! It was truly the best day of our lives and it wouldn’t have been possible without McKenna’s help! I could write so much more on how incredible Events by McKenna is, but to sum it all up, they are the best choice for your wedding planning and coordinating needs and you will not regret choosing them for your big day!!
Ashlee G., a year ago
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Weddings with Athena 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Hi, I’m Athena! As a wedding planner and event coordinator based in Northern CA, I specialize in creating seamless and memorable celebrations. With years of experience in the industry and a background in design consulting, I focus on bringing my clients’ unique visions to life while ensuring a stress-free planning experience. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grand affair, I’m here to guide you every step of the way—from vendor coordination to timeline creation and all the little details in between. My goal is to make the planning process enjoyable and to craft an event that truly reflects you.

Working with Athena was truly a pleasure from start to finish. She is an exceptional planner who brings clarity, organization, and energy to every part of the day. The timeline she provided was clear and well thought out, leaving no room for confusion. She kept us in the loop with any updates or special requests from the couple, which made the entire process seamless. What we appreciated most was how she structured the day in a way that allowed everything to flow smoothly without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming for both the couple and us as the photo and video team. That balance is so important, and she nailed it. On top of her planning skills, her energy was simply unmatched. Even after eight full hours, she remained enthusiastic and uplifting, hyping up the crowd, encouraging fellow vendors, and maintaining such a positive atmosphere throughout the entire event. It made the day not only enjoyable but truly memorable. We would absolutely love the opportunity to work with her again. She’s a gem in this industry!
Ron and T., 5 months ago
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Fresh Capsule Vibes LLC 

4.9

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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We’re a husband-and-wife team proudly servicing clients worldwide. We go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable — from documenting your milestones and styling your vision to planning, coordinating, and capturing every vibe that makes your love unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jesse is an amazing photographer and coordinator. We started planning our wedding 2-3 months before the date and she made it super easy to coordinate between vendors. Her open communication is top tier! She was also our photographer for our engagement photos and our wedding. She is great with instructions on how we should pose. Her pictures always come out beautiful. Thank you for making our special day easy breezy!
Adriana B., a year ago
The Perfect Pair Wedding 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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
The Perfect Pair Wedding planners were an absolute dream to work with. From the very first interaction, their communication style was calm, clear, and incredibly organized. They truly listened to what we wanted and brought our vision it to life with ease. My husband and I always left our planning meetings feeling calm and excited, knowing Clemence had everything under control. Clemence truly has a special talent for taking a blank slate venue and creating the perfect wedding day with seamless execution. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner - The Perfect Pair exceeded all of our expectations and delivered a truly perfect day. WE LOVE CLEMENCE AND CANT THANK HER ENOUGH! She's an absolute rockstar and the best decision we made for our wedding. 3
Danielle, a year ago
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Thyme & Details 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Thyme & Details offers wedding planning and design services to sentimental couples looking for good vibes and premium personal touches. We know how important it is to be present in the moment – not worrying about organization, budgeting, managing vendors, etc. Let's make planning zesty so you can focus on your VIPs and enjoying your journey. We are based in Ohio but available for travel. Reach out so we can create something unforgettable!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana and her team went above and beyond to ensure planning my out of state wedding was exactly what I envisioned! From the start of our planning period, up until the day of - Thyme & Detail made me feel loved and had the day running like well oiled machine. If any day-of issues would arise, this team was ON IT! Dana also offered multiple centerpiece rentals and had insight to other vendors that help bring my vision to life. Even after the wedding, I loved that Dana was able to help us donate items like our flowers to charities and give back to the community. Thank you Thyme & Detail for being part of our special day!
Tiffany, a year ago
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Two Perfect Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

*Please inquire through our website directly for more info, messages on Zola are not monitored* Two Perfect Events was created out of a love for planning. This developed into a greater love of bringing others happiness and relief in their journey in putting together their unique and perfect events.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Yoko from Two Perfect Events, and her team was on top of it every step of the way. Yoko made sure to get to know us and took every step possible over the year we worked together to make sure that we were prepared for the big day. She was in touch with our vendors, and our families and made sure that everything ran as smoothly as possible. We never felt behind schedule or rushed because Yoko and team were so organized and on top of it. They really took care of us throughout the entire process. Something we appreciate is that they anticipated we'd need breaks during the day and scheduled those for us as well, they also made sure we were fed and hydrated throughout! Our families could not stop talking about how efficiently the entire day was managed. 11/10 want to plan another wedding just to hire them again.
Woodrow J., a year ago
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Calmerin Designs and Events 

4.8

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Santa Cruz, 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., a month ago
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Love Within the Details (formerly Savvy Weddings California) 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA
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Based in Northern California and Beyond. Love Within the Details is a bespoke wedding planning & design studio that believes weddings should be deeply personal, beautifully designed, and effortlessly executed. From full-service design and planning to comprehensive event management, we plan unforgettable weddings for the vibrantly in love.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wife and I were able to find the most perfect venue to celebrate our special day at Black Oak Mountain vineyards. This is where we were introduced to Sandra and we couldn’t have hit more of a home run with her as our wedding planner. We didn’t fully understand what it took to plan a wedding and I can confidently say we would’ve been completely lost without Sandra. She is detail oriented, creative, proactive, and was able to give us our dream wedding through a collaborative year long planning. Sandra was always available and alleviated all of the stress that goes into planing a wedding. My wife and I had bits and pieces of a vision we had for our big day which Sandra was able to bring to life. Sandra coordinated with our vendors, created a schedule, and made our big day stress free. We loved that we were able to enjoy the day and spend time with our guests because of how well planned and timely everything was. Our guests raved about the little details, food, and amazing night of partying. Truly a night that we will never forget and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without Sandra and her team. Pairing the most perfect venue with the most amazing planner made for a dream wedding. We would highly recommend utilizing LWTD for your big day. Thank you Sandra, we will never forget how truly amazing our day was thanks to you!
Bardea & K., 4 months ago
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Lavender Crown LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Wedding Planning, Event Management, & Canine Coordination | With over 10 years of combined experience, Lavender Crown's planners Michelle and Hannah are based in San Jose and serves the Greater Bay area and beyond. We value a work-life-planning balance to that you can take back your time. Whether you just want some advice during the planning process or need someone to help save you over 100+ hours of your time, we're here for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such a great experience! Our chaperone, Michele, was amazing — super professional, kind, and made us feel totally at ease. She sent us tons of cute pictures and updates, and it was so clear our dog was having the best time. It’s such a relief knowing our pup was in such good hands. Highly recommend Michele and Lavender Crown!
Paarth T., a month ago
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Faye Fern Creative 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Faye Fern Creative is a full service Design + Planning house based in LA and NYC. We are experience curators who specialize in high touch, understated, and effortlessly distinctive luxury weddings. Our designs are rooted in creating one of a kind moments that evoke sense memory and feeling. Natalie Faye Fern’s background in galas and private events for film and theater, luxury brands, and notable individuals throughout the USA and Asia shaped her vision to create the same high level boutique experience for her wedding clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
Natalie & Daniel planned the most incredible Palm Springs wedding for us this past May! Everything was truly perfect. From their knowledge & expertise, incredible taste & vision, to their warmth and kindness, it was genuinely a fantastic experience working with them. When our original venue fell through due to extenuating circumstances from the owners of the venue, Natalie was quick with a ton of other options and we seamlessly pivoted which turned out to be an even better decision. Faye Fern completely elevated and exceeded our design vision for the wedding weekend, everything was so classy and elegant while still being fun and totally us. From my first call with Natalie when she spent an hour on the phone with us reassuring us we could make a California wedding work I knew she was going to put us at ease and make the planning process as seamless as possible. We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you so much Faye Fern!
Nikki C., 5 months ago
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Zuzu Collective 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

At Zuzu Collective, we believe your wedding day should be more than just an event-it should be a living, breathing experience that reflects the love, connection, and journey you share with your partner. As a pioneering immersive weddings and events planning company, we specialize in creating extraordinary weddings that go beyond traditional celebrations. With a focus on authentic storytelling, community-building, and sophisticated social engagement, we craft weddings that are deeply personal, beautifully immersive, and unforgettable for you and your guests.

Zuzu Collective was an absolute pleasure to work with as our wedding planners. From the start, their communication style was adaptable, friendly, and attentive to every detail. Zoe, our main point of contact, helped us plan the layouts for both the reception room and ceremony, and she organized a smooth rehearsal for the wedding party. On the day-of, she was incredibly organized, punctual, and well-prepared, handling any challenges that arose with a great attitude. The quality of Zuzu Collective's work was simply outstanding - everything from the decor to the vendor coordination was beautifully executed and easy for us to follow. We highly recommend Zuzu Collective as wedding planners and coordinators. Zoe has great ideas, is well-prepared, and is flexible in adjusting to your needs. We are so grateful for all that she did to help our wedding day run smoothly.
Ed & E., 7 months ago
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Bella Amore Celebrations 

4.7

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

Why Bella Amore Celebrations? At Bella Amore Celebrations, we turn dreams into flawlessly executed weddings. With a passion for perfection and a keen eye for detail, we bring creativity, organization, and expertise to every event. Our personalized approach ensures each wedding reflects the couple’s unique love story, while our strong vendor relationships and seamless coordination create a stress-free experience. From grand celebrations to intimate affairs, we handle every detail with precision, allowing our couples to enjoy their special day without worry. With Bella Amore Celebrations, your wedding isn’t just planned.

I can’t say enough good things about Bella Amore Celebrations! From the very first meeting, their team was incredibly professional, kind, and detail-oriented. They took our ideas and turned them into a breathtaking reality, making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Everything was handled seamlessly—from coordinating vendors to ensuring that every little detail was in place. On the big day, we were able to relax and soak in every moment without a single worry. Their expertise and dedication truly made all the difference! If you’re looking for a wedding planning team that will make your dream wedding come true, look no further than Bella Amore Celebrations!
Samantha, 9 months ago
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AR Weddings N Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Santa Cruz, CA

AR Weddings N Events is an event planning and management company that specializes in weddings, anniversary and more! We hope you can find everything you need. AR Weddings N Events is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first met with AnnaMarie and the team at AR Weddings N Events, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication style was attentive, positive, and enthusiastic throughout the entire planning process. The attention-to-detail, big picture perspective, and warm approach they brought to executing our vision was truly impressive. AnnaMarie executed our vision for the table settings and flowers perfectly while I was away getting ready, and they were around monitoring the entire wedding to make sure it was perfect and we didn't hear of any problems. As very organized and anxious planners, we appreciated that AnnaMarie checked in with us bi-weekly to ensure everything was on track. They truly brought our dream wedding to light.
Margaux, 3 months ago

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