Weddings with Athena
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 1 – 3
About Weddings with Athena
Weddings with Athena
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.
I provide a personalized, stress-free planning experience with a keen eye for detail, strong vendor connections, and seamless execution. Beyond logistics, I’m your friend, therapist, and the ultimate third wheel—here to support, problem-solve, and celebrate with you every step of the way. Your wedding should feel like you, and I’m here to make that happen!
In three words: Efficient, Fun, Supportive
Services by planning level
Full-service planning
Pricing starts at $6,500
Partial planning
Pricing starts at $4,500
Day-of coordination / wedding management
Pricing starts at $2,000
Event design
Pricing starts at $200
Destination wedding
Pricing starts at $4,500
Elopement / microwedding
Pricing starts at $500
Reviews
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43 reviews
- HH
Holly H.
Amazing month-of coordinator - book her!
Working with Athena was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is an absolute pro - knowledgeable, organized, reliable, and communicative, with a wonderful creative eye. She provided thoughtful ideas, guidance, and support and helped bring our vision to life. In the final month, she took countless details off our plates, from managing vendor communications to keeping us fed and hydrated on the wedding day to creating a beautiful welcome table with very little direction from us. She even brought some of her own decor items so we wouldn't have to buy them ourselves. No detail was too small! On the wedding day itself, Athena and her assistant Sam made everything run effortlessly behind the scenes, allowing us to be fully present in every moment. They went above and beyond in their execution and somehow our day was even better than our wildest dreams. We also had so many guests comment on how perfectly the day came together and how much they enjoyed it. We truly can't thank Athena enough for making our wedding so stress-free, joyful, and magical!
- RC
Ron & C.
10/10!
We had a stellar experience working with Athena. She was incredibly attentive throughout the entire event and went out of her way to take care of us! She’s a true professional and exactly the kind of coordinator we love working with. She’s so organized and easy to communicate with. She made the experience smooth, seamless, and genuinely enjoyable. We would love to have the opportunity to work with her again!
- ML
Mike & L.
Excellent day-of coordinator
Athena is super knowledgeable and she guided us throughout the process, from the detailed timeline to creative decor ideas to teaching us how to walk down the aisle properly (which is harder than it looks!) We always learned a lot from each meeting with her. She always had everything we needed, and she also went above and beyond to make our wedding experience magical, e.g. offering to bring her own floating candle holders, cake stand, candy bowl, easel, etc., which added more flair to our wedding. Our family and guests commented how organized and enjoyable the wedding was, and we really appreciate Athena's dedication and expertise to make that happen.
- DN
daffodil n.
Reliable Day-of-Coordinator!!
Incredible is truly an understatement. We were so blessed to have Athena as our day-of coordinator, and from start to finish, she was kind, patient, supportive, thoughtful, and most of all so much fun to work with. 100% a cheerleader for love. Every interaction with her felt reassuring, and her calm, positive presence made such a difference throughout the entire process. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, she went above and beyond by taking the time to hop on a call with us to review our table settings and color palette, easing our stress and offering thoughtful design guidance that helped everything feel just right. She carefully worked with us to create our wedding timeline, ensured every moment flowed seamlessly, and on the wedding day, she kept the entire night running smoothly and on schedule without us ever having to worry. Athena was incredibly organized and attentive, working directly with vendors for set-up, breakdown, and all the in-between details, while also making sure we were always taken care of—whether it was having food on our plates or a drink in our hands. Because of her, we truly felt at ease and were able to be fully present, soaking in every moment with each other and our loved ones.The night was absolutely perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through such a meaningful day. Whether you’re looking for an event planner or you’re a do-it-yourself girlie who needs the right support, you cannot go wrong with Athena’s services. She is genuinely one of a kind and simply the best.
- DT
Diane T.
Wedding Planner Review- Athena Balal
Meeting Athena Balal was truly one of the best things that happened in my entire wedding planning journey. I still remember walking into the very first venue I visited, full of excitement and uncertainty, and being introduced to her, and from that moment, everything just clicked. There was such a genuine warmth and connection; it felt like talking to a friend who immediately understood what we wanted and how special this day was going to be for us. Throughout the entire planning process, Athena was the definition of patience and grace. We came to her with a million ideas, endless Pinterest boards, and constant “what ifs”, and she never once made us feel overwhelmed or lost. Instead, she listened carefully, offered thoughtful guidance, and helped us shape our many scattered dreams into a beautiful, cohesive vision. What stood out the most was how present Athena was every single step of the way. From venue visits to vendor calls, timelines, and decor decisions, she was always by our side, organized, calm, and incredibly reassuring. When the big day finally came, Athena’s coordination was flawless. Every detail flowed seamlessly, every moment felt effortless, and there wasn’t a single hiccup. We were able to be fully in the moment, soaking in every bit of joy, knowing Athena had everything under control. She stayed with us until the very end of the night, making sure everything went exactly as planned and that we truly had the dream wedding we had imagined. Thanks to Athena, our wedding wasn’t just beautiful, it was meaningful, stress-free, and unforgettable. If you’re lucky enough to have Athena as your wedding planner, you can trust that your special day will be nothing short of perfect.
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