You So Fancy Events
Service levels: Partial planning
Team size: 1 – 3
About You So Fancy Events
You So Fancy Events
I’m Dolores McConnell, the owner and lead planner at You So Fancy Events, a Wedding MBA Certified Wedding Planner with over 20 years of experience in the special events industry. From intimate family gatherings to large-scale community festivals, I’ve had the privilege of working on a wide variety of events, and I bring that wealth of experience to every event I plan.
Whether you're dreaming of a lavish celebration or a more intimate gathering, I’ll help you stay within budget while creating an event that feels just as special and personalized as you’ve imagined. I firmly believe that every event, no matter the size or style, should be an experience to enjoy—especially for the couple or host who’s worked so hard to plan it. My goal is simple: to help you plan an event you can actually be present at, rather than stressing behind the scenes. I’m here to handle the details, so you can focus on making memories with your guests and enjoying every moment of your big day.
In three words: Collaborative, Honest, Resourceful
Services by planning level
| A la carte | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | You have the venue, the vendors are booked, but now you need just a little help to put the rest of your wedding together and have someone manage things on the day of. | For those of you who have already done all the planning, but just need help on the day of your wedding to make sure everything goes smooth so you can enjoy the day! We will start meeting a month before your wedding to make sure we have a clear understanding of what you want and manage the day to make sure all those small details come to life! | |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 9 Months out | 6 Months out |
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $500 | Starts at $5,000 | Starts at $2,500 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
7 reviews
We're so thankful for Dolores!
Dolores was phenomenal, and we could not recommend her more highly for the work she did planning our wedding. Her attitude throughout the process was excellent: she evidenced repeatedly by her actions that she cared about us, and what we were trying to accomplish. Dolores successfully took a lot of the stress out of the planning. She was extremely accessible, had great suggestions, and more than anything else was pleasant and professional to be around. Hopefully we'll have another event where we get to work with her in the future!
Review for Dolores, Our Day-of Wedding Planner
We first met Dolores at one of the bridal expos in Los Angeles, and from the start, her experience and vibrant personality stood out. She was direct, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about helping us bring our wedding vision to life. On the day of our wedding, Dolores was an absolute rockstar. She handled all vendor coordination and communication seamlessly. When my husband and I arrived at the venue for the first time, we were absolutely in awe—it was everything I had envisioned as a detail-oriented bride, executed perfectly down to the smallest detail. Dolores kept the entire day on schedule without ever feeling pushy. She ensured that our vendors stayed organized behind the scenes, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. She was incredibly flexible, accommodating multiple vendor calls and walkthroughs leading up to the big day. On the day of, she brought along an assistant, and together, they worked tirelessly to bring our dream wedding to life. Dolores was the first to arrive at the venue and the last to leave. She hustled all day, led the final walkthrough, and ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish. She even took the time to ask about unique family dynamics ahead of time to ensure a stress-free day while remaining respectful and professional. Not only was she incredibly experienced, but she was also affordable—especially compared to many other planners we’d received quotes from. Thanks to Dolores, we truly had the most perfect day, and we can’t recommend her enough to future couples looking for a planner who will go above and beyond to make their wedding unforgettable! Thank you, Dolores, for making our special day everything we dreamed it would be!
My life line!
Dolores was my life line! My rock! I would recommend her to anyone with a pulse. I had already so much planned (or so I thought!) and she came in and helped me with everything I was still missing. Her experience in event planning was so reasurring but it was her strength and confidence that made me feel so safe in her handling my wedding. And it allowed me to actually enjoy my wedding! I got to actually enjoy my day with my husband and I felt so secure knowing she was handling my family members, the catering team, my photographer and the DJ seamlessly. I didn't even realize she was down a member of her team because everything was going so smoothly - her execution so perfect that I had no idea she was missing man power. Even the small details, like her ensuring that us newlyweds were fed and had minutes to ourselves before the roar of reception, were some of the most special moments of the evening for me. I am beyond grateful and could not recommend her enough.
Response from vendor•Jan 2, 2025Thank you soooooo much! It was a dream to work with you both! You had such a beautiful vision for your wedding day I was so happy I could help and was so honored to be part of such a special day!Day Of Coordinator
We could not have asked for anyone better! Dolores was very professional, reliable, and understanding! She made our wedding day smooth and organized. Dolores always checked in with us leading up to and during the wedding. Stop looking for other wedding day of coordinators and book You So Fancy Events! Totally worth it!
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