The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Maria, CA

The Best Wedding Planners in Santa Maria, CA

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245 Wedding Planners in Santa Maria, CA

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Rose Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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., 9 months ago
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Posh Peony Events 

5.0

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

I am the founder and Lead Planner of Posh Peony Events! What started as a dream has become something that’s truly a dream come TRUE! My love for the romantic classics and Disney Fairytales has brought my love of event planning to life! Watching every event like a story unfold and become something beautiful. Our main focus is YOU and bringing your ideas to life to celebrate with family and friends for any celebration.

Daniele was AMAZING! She made our elopement so fun, stress free and most of all she made us feel important that it was just us! She helped me choose the best florals and hair & make up! Truly made this the best day of my life!
Tessa B., 18 days ago
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Sara Elizabeth Events 

5.0

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

I am a lifetime Central Coast resident, born and raised in Templeton. I have spent most of my career in the hospitality industry. It wasn't until I started a job in catering management that I realized I had a passion for weddings. I continued doing catering management for 2 years, and then I started assisting all of my favorite wedding planners for 2 years. Most recently I landed job in Venue management and that is when I knew I wanted my own wedding planning business. In my free time I love to go hiking, lift weights and spend time with my family, including our 4 rescue pups. I look forward to meeting you!

Sara is a very communicative, responsible, and hard working individual. She takes pride in all of her work and accomplishes all her goals with a great positive attitude. Whenever I am around Sara, her positivity is contagious! Filling the atmosphere with joy and deep gratitude! Sara’s work is absolutely incredible! Very detailed and full of passion! Sara is a very kind, social, and an overall amazing person! She always makes sure to spread positivity everywhere she goes! I know that her work most definitely reflects her positive spirit and deep inner strength!
Jesus M., 4 months ago
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Magical Events by Yami 

5.0

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

We are a full service event planning company founded by a team of industry experts with over 18yrs of combined experience and with a passion for event planning. From intimate parties to large-scale affairs, we ensure that every detail is flawlessly planned and executed from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Moonbeam Weddings and Magical Events by Yami are truly the best in the business! From the very beginning, everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail was exceptional. They ensured every part of our day was perfect, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking expert coordination and peace of mind on their special day!
Raquel M., 8 months ago
Events by Krissy 

5.0

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

Events by Krissy is a wedding and event planning company based out of Santa Maria, California. Our team of talented and professional planners, coordinators, and event staff will make each event run smoothly so that you can be a guest at your own event. Events by Krissy offers a range of wedding & event planning services in San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara County. We are unique in that we give the host our undivided attention and listen to their needs. Events by Krissy will create jaw-dropping budget-friendly events that will wow every one of your guests.

From the moment we booked Events by Krissy, their communication was amazing, detailed, and they always stayed on top of things. Krissy and her team were incredibly detail-oriented, supportive, adaptable, and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. Dee, our lead coordinator, went above and beyond for us, taking our vision and making it a reality. Everything was perfect - the team handled all issues seamlessly and ensured our special day was exactly as we had dreamed. We are so grateful to Events by Krissy for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Ashlie B., 7 months ago
Distinctively Made Events & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Distinctively Made Events & Design is a forward-thinking full service event planning company located on the Central Coast if California. Our reach is national and our primary focus is to save our clients, time, money and anxiety while planning unforgettable events. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, and our community!

Awarded Best of Zola
Michele was our full wedding planner. Our wedding went perfect without a single hitch and it was all thanks to Michele. We had the caterer for our rehearsal dinner drop out one week before the event and Michele found us a replacement within an hour; and the replacement caterer was a slam dunk. Everyone loved the food. On the day of the wedding and rehearsal dinner Michele and Dan did everything. And I mean everything. She set up tables, positioned flowers and welcome signs and seating charts. She ironed over disagreements with vendors and never once did we have to lift a finger. It is a common saying that the bride and groom never enjoy their own wedding but we thoroughly had a blast at ours thanks to Michele. She is forever our go-to recommendation to all our friends getting married. If she has availability to plan your wedding, book her.
Mirek B., 8 months ago
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Surraya Event Planning + Design 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $12,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

A passionate planner and organizer since childhood, Natalie has been working in events for five years styling, designing, creating and overseeing. Bringing Surraya to life has allowed Natalie to combine the best of her professional talents with her creative desires to execute remarkable events. An avid traveler her whole life, Natalie is inspired by raw materials, unique patterns and locations around the world. Natalie’s signature style draws from organic elements and an energetic mood to create unforgettable evenings.

Awarded Best of Zola
It is so hard to put into words what Natalie and her team at Surraya Events meant to us. She created the best day of our lives flawlessly and we will always be grateful to her! From the second we first spoke we knew she was incredibly attentive to detail. Without skipping a beat she would recall comments we made earlier in the conversation and circle back to answer any previous questions. She is a master communicator, incredible organizer, go-getter, and a truly sweet person. When choosing a wedding planner or coordinator it was most important to us that we receive value out of the cost. When I say Natalie blew us away I really mean it! She went above and beyond our contract to complete the wedding day vision. Her ability to coordinate vendors is next level; she is so talented at quickly getting answers to people that need one. It's worth mentioning also that her team is incredibly kind and kept us calm during the day when she was busy setting up. Walking into our cocktail hour and reception was the most moving and emotional experience because of Natalie's dedication. Reflecting on our wedding is such a joy because of Natalie's hard work! She has a forever friend and fan in us and we can't wait to watch her continue to master this industry!!
Haru and C., a year ago
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Effortless Events by Randy 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

I have over 20 years of event and wedding planning and coordination ranging from small events to events that end with private fireworks. I specialize in Day of Coordination for weddings. My mission is for the bride and groom to completely enjoy the event and not be bothered by anything. My goal is that on the day of the event If there are any issues, you will not be aware. I am responsible to work with vendors and family to allow an effortless day for the couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
Effortless Events by Randy was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, his communication style was articulate, detailed, and professional. The quality of his work and value he provided was efficient, professional, detail-oriented, and personable. Randy went above and beyond to even help pick up our cake and delivered it to the restaurant venue. He also decorated our tables to our exact specifications. He is a wonderful example of someone who goes above and beyond to make your day as special as possible. We give our strongest recommendation to anyone looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator! Thank you Randy!!! Love Alicia and Bill
Alicia E., 8 months ago
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Weddings with Angie 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Weddings with Angie is a full service event planning and coordination company in beautiful Santa Barbara County and all along the central coast. We also love our destination weddings as well! With over 18 years of experience in the event industry, let me help you create, plan and coordinate the wedding or event of your dreams!

Awarded Best of Zola
Angie, you were absolutely incredible to work with. We had a wonderful time partnering with Angie to create our dream wedding. She was recommended to us by our venue, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, and we are so happy we chose her! Angie has such a positive personality, always kept everything under control, and never let us feel overwhelmed. It was so smooth at times we wondered what we were forgetting, and Angie always reassured us that we had it all covered. She did it ALL - from getting our vendor rates and availability sorted to showing us all our options and details that made the day come to life. Through our regularly scheduled calls and all the messaging in between, she asked all the right questions to help guide the process, (even for things we hadn't even thought about) and was always available for the one-off questions and to keep us sane, especially during those final two critical months before the big day. Angie also has a wonderful website that organized all our to-do lists, inspo pics, budget info, timelines, vendor details, etc. We didn’t realize how essential something like this was for keeping us on track, and it was little extra details like this that made such a difference. It's because of Angie that we had such wonderful vendors, a significantly less painful planning experience, and a flawlessly executed wedding day!
Maria W., 6 months ago
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Gatherings for Good 

5.0

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

Hello and welcome! I’m Brenda, the owner of Gatherings for Good Events. Our goal is to make wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable for you. We’ll provide the tools and support needed to bring your vision to life, offering a personalized experience tailored to your unique needs. We love helping couples define and refine their ideas, and we’ll be your biggest supporter throughout the process. You can count on us for advice, guidance, and unwavering support. When we’re not working with you directly, we’re busy behind the scenes ensuring you have an unforgettable experience you and your guests will treasure for a lifetime!

Awarded Best of Zola
Brenda handled our wedding with a delightful yet executive-level efficiency. We had a fairly complicated plan for 150 guests in Santa Barbara's destination wedding far away from our personal residence, but she and her assistants were completely unfazed by this. Months ahead of time, Brenda foresaw all the elements of what we needed to make our wedding a wonderful, beautiful success. She was generous with her time and expertise, we loved her vendors, and would recommend her to all couples looking for a steady, insightful hand with Brenda as their wedding coordinator!
Robby B., 5 months ago
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Our Society's Events 

5.0

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

Our Society's Events is a wedding planner in Santa Barbara, California, dedicated to making dreams come true. Dina Defterios is the visionary behind this business and draws almost all her inspiration from her vibrant Greek roots. She grew up in a household that helped create and nurture her passion for hospitality. Her goal is to help make all her clients feel cherished, whether they are planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale party.

The whole event was most enjoyable, professional staff, excellent food, welcoming atmosphere. The perfect setting for our local and out of town guests. We received so many compliments from the guests but really all should have been given to Our Society's Events. Thank you Dina and al staff.
Patricia E., 3 months ago
Onyx and Redwood 

1.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $20,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Onyx and Redwood is a Full Service Destination Planning and Design Studio supporting couples wanting to create a unique intimate experience for their guests. We specialize in high-touch, design focused, intentional, luxury destination weddings.Jessica (Jess) Kuipers is the founder of Onyx and Redwood, a high-end destination planning and design firm specializing in creative, luxury, edgy designs based in Santa Barbara and serving California and beyond. Her planning and design approach is to connect and uncover her clients’ stories, personalities and style and to guide, plan and design a wedding day that is uniquely their own.

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KB Events 
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

KB Events places you at ease while producing unique and extraordinary experiences through a seamless production. With our passion for people, every client is heard, and every detail meticulously organized to showcase your vision while designing and orchestrating a flawless event. With extensive knowledge about the wedding and event industry and established relationships with top vendors, KB Events assembles the perfect team, expertly curated to compliment your personality and story. From writing clean and organized agendas to communication and design, every event is meticulously managed to produce unforgettable moments.

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Wunderland & Co 
  • Offers 2 services
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Maria is Wunderland & Co. founder & lead visionary with the love for creating, dreaming up creative ideas & making them come to life. Her & her team of event & production savvy magic makers behind the scenes located in the Santa Ynez Valley with over a decade of successfully executing dreamy curated weddings, large scale to intimate events, & styled shoots. We curate experiences with the hope inspire others & make your day dreams come to life.

Tonya Szele Events 
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $15,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

I’ve always been drawn to the coast. I grew up on Nantucket, a hardworking little island off the coast of cape cod, Massachusetts, and took a leap of faith when I moved across the country to Santa Barbara, California, for school. To say I fell in love with this place is an understatement. It’s here that I found my true calling as an event planner while working in restaurants and as a catering manager. I went on to work as director of events at a large winery, where I managed hundreds of events including weddings, corporate events, wine festivals and concerts. Eventually, I decided to start my own event planning company in 2008.

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Fresh Capsule Vibes LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Husband and Wife Team servicing WORLDWIDE Clients. We go above and beyond to fulfill our couple's Special Day from creating/documenting milestones, styling, catering to your vision, vibes, and help plan/coordinate your wedding.

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Jesse and her team were amazing! We used them for month/day of coordination and photography of our wedding. I have nothing but great things to say about their work ethic, attention to detail, fast/clear communication and upbeat attitudes. Jesse was always there when I needed her and was fast to help me with any questions or needs I had. Jesse and Julia helped run my special day and they were on top of everything! I didn’t feel pulled in 100 directions trying to get things just the way I wanted it, because they had it locked down. This made it to where I was able to enjoy my night. AND THE DECORATION…. Oh my goodness they KILLED IT! I gave them a canva of how I wanted it to look throughout my venue and they nailed it to the very last detail ! Thank you all for everything you did for Josh and I on our special day!
Madison G., 7 months ago
Rivers Event Planning 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

Hi! My name is Tiffany Rivers, owner of Rivers Event Planning. I have been in the hospitality industry for 15 years. My journey started in culinary school as a young adult and then as an Event Banquet Captain for various catering companies on the Central Coast. My love for serving others lead me to receive a degree in Hospitality Management! I then worked as an Event Coordinator for a private school in San Luis Obispo. 5 years later I decided to start my own company as a Special Event Planner and the rest is history!

Awarded Best of Zola
Tiffany was an awesome coordinator to work with. She made my job so easy by being very communicative & well organized. 10/10 recommend.
Carson S., 5 months ago
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Love & Laughter Weddings 

4.8

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Love & Laughter Weddings were absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! From the very beginning, they were our guiding light while we planned our San Diego wedding, and they turned our coastal al fresco wedding vision into a perfect reality. Their attention to detail and kind, personalized approach made the entire planning process a breeze. They were always there with a reassuring smile and brilliant solutions to any challenge we faced. Our wedding day was flawless, beautiful, and filled with joy, all thanks to their dedication and hard work. We couldn't have asked for a better team of planners. Thank you, Love & Laughter Weddings, for making our dream day so magical!
Kelsey P., a year ago
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The Perfect Pair Wedding 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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, 7 months ago
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Grand Entrance Affairs 

5.0

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

Grand Entrance Affairs is a wedding-planning business located in Los Angeles, CA. Owner and lead planner, Ingrid, has 14+ years of industry experience and connections and a great passion for helping people celebrate their cherished milestone moments. She is a big "people person" and thrives on the excitement and energy that comes with planning weddings and other special events. Ingrid’s ultimate goal for each client is to create an event they can be fully present to enjoy with their nearest and dearest. From the initial design to the day-of delivery, she and her team are dedicated to creating the wedding of your dreams—piece by piece.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ingrid was an absolute dream to work with! From the very beginning, she was organized, detail-oriented, and went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. She took the time to reach out to all of our vendors and handled every communication seamlessly. There were so many details she thought of that I hadn’t even considered, which made the entire planning process so much smoother. What truly stood out was her kindness and calm demeanor. No matter how stressful things got, she remained sweet and supportive, always making sure I felt confident and at ease. On the day of the wedding, she made excellent decisions regarding our decorations when I couldn’t and ensured everything went off without a hitch. Ingrid’s team was equally wonderful—they were all so sweet, helpful, and attentive. Together, they made sure everything flowed smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator who is not only professional but also genuinely cares about making your day special, Ingrid and her team are the ones. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to help bring our dream wedding to life!
Vanessa P., 8 months ago
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Slay Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

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
There are a lot of wedding industry people that I've had the pleasure of getting to know and Slay Events with Lily stands out. These are the traits that you will find in her and her group: 1. Detail Oriented - SO SO much detail goes into a memorable wedding and Lily is the kind of person to ensure that EVERY detail is accounted for, allowing you to relax and ENJOY the experience. I've seen several couples OVERJOYED with her team on their wedding day because every detail was taken care of. 2. Charming - Here's a hidden truth about the industry -- as a vendor, it pays to be magnetic and charming because it greases the wheels and makes things happen. If you look tired, unfriendly, and unreliable, no one will want to work with you. HOWEVER, if you are positive, well put together, and professional, then vendors, coordinators, and caterers take you seriously and will work well with you. This means getting all the puzzle pieces to the perfect wedding in place on your special day. Lily's company is not only respected by the clients she works with but also among those in the wedding industry. For myself as and wedding venue, I breath a sigh of relief whenever I hear that Lily is on the job. Her magnetic personality is a perfect fit as So Cal's premier wedding coordinator. 3. Hard Working - Lily goes that extra mile to make sure the lead up to your special day is worry free and enjoyable as possible. My tell tale sign of a good coordinator is that on wedding day, they are BUSY and COMMUNICATING. Lily is a buzz of activity, directing the couple and their families, and staying in touch with vendors and caterers. She understands that she is the linchpin who ensuring that the day is a success. Highly HIGHLY recommend Slay Events.
Jesse Yi, a year ago
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The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co 

4.2

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

The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co. specializes in creating unforgettable weddings and destination celebrations. Led by our master certified planner, Teyanna, who brings years of experience and a keen eye for detail, we transform your unique vision into a stunning reality. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, our dedicated team tailors every aspect to reflect your personal style. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and a seamless planning experience, ensuring your day is as magical as your love story. Let us turn your dream wedding into a cherished memory. Welcome to The Bailey Experience, your wedding, your way!

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked Teyanna in 2022 for our August 2024 wedding and did not regret it one bit. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Teyanna was beyond accommodating and informative throughout the entire process. Her precise, creative, and professional "client-first" mentality shone through. From countless Zoom calls to meeting up in person to select flowers, it was more than we could have asked for and were expecting. Her professionalism and creativity showed through when we had to improvise our outdoor ceremony to an indoor one thanks to a horrific tropical storm. She called us on the morning of our wedding to ensure we were doing okay and went over every detail with both my husband and me to make sure she and her team didn't miss anything. We cannot wait to work with Teyanna again in the future.
Stephanie D., 4 months ago
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Thyme & Details 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA
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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
Working with Thyme & Details was a dream come true for our wedding day. Dana and her team were prompt, professional and completely focused on making our vision a reality. Their excellent work and attention to detail resulted in so many compliments from our guests. Dana and her team were prepared for everything, seamlessly collaborating with our other vendors and the venue to ensure the day went off without a hitch. As the mother of the bride, I was able to relax and enjoy the entire day without a single worry, as the Thyme & Details team took care of absolutely every detail. The bride was present, relaxed and happy the entire day thanks to their hard work. We would highly recommend this vendor to any couple planning their wedding.
Jenni C., 5 months ago
Serene Events and Design 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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
If you are looking for an amazing wedding planning team - YOU FOUND THEM. Korina and her team were easily the BEST choice we made when it came to our wedding choices. They went above and beyond for us in every single way!! My husband, Kap and I got engaged 5/5/21 in San Diego where we recently settled down. The first and hardest decision to start wedding planning, was finding the right team. We searched through at least 20 different wedding planning teams. We got referred to Korina and the moment we met - we clicked. She just got our vision and was so invested in us as a couple. We got married on 5/5/23 so, we worked together very closely for two years!! We decided to go with the full planning package. And it was worth every penny. When Kap and I talk about our wedding, we say Korina was the best we spent. She spent a ton of time with over over a few years and kept us on track in our planning process. Korina and her team are extremely detail oriented and layed out the planning process in an easy manner. She used a software to keep us organized and it broke down each step into a task. This was HUGE because my husband and I had crazy work hours during our planning process. So we could log in anytime to see based on how far out we were, what needed to be accomplished. We chose Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla for our venue. It was beautiful but, you have to bring in all your own vendors which felt a bit overwhelming. Luckily, Korina and her team have a great reputation so, she had an amazing list of vendors she introduced us too. So, we had a handful recommended to us so, we could easily choose which one fit our budget and our vision. She also helped us prioritize where we wanted our money to go based on what we cared about most - like photography and rental design. One of the hardest things to find in a wedding planning team, is the ‘human aspect’ — this means someone who genuinely cares about you as a couple and to help you create the wedding of your dreams. During our planning process, I lost my dad. She sent some flowers and gave me some space when I needed it the most. (Literally crying thinking about how nice this was). She was so kind. Having a wedding can sometimes mean a lot of people in your life have a lot of opinions. Kap and I wanted to have a lot of non traditional things about our wedding. We made the wedding about us and our love versus focusing on the traditional things you are ‘suppose’ to have. She made this so easy and simple and supported us in every way. She helped plan our timeline down to the MINUTE! This made it easy for us to enjoy every minute and eachother throughout the day! Last but definitely not least, Korina has an EYE for design. Outside of our love being front and center, I had a specific vision I saw for Kap and I. Korina helped us negotiate with vendors, stay within our budget, and push back on our venue to use the second floor for cocktail hour. It was hard with the timing and rentals but she MADE IT HAPPEN!!!!! Korina is the definition of a sweet and hardworking entrepreneur. The day of our wedding she was calm cool and collected. She directed her team with poise and elegance. It was amazing to see her in her element. She has a tough job but by looking at her — you would never know how much she does behind the scenes. We would HIGHLY recommend using Serene Events and Design to anyone in the SoCal area. It will easily be the best decision in your wedding planning process!!!!!
Marie R., 2 years ago
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Grande Events 

3.4

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

My name is Samantha Grande. I have always had a passion for helping couples making their wedding dreams/visions come true on their big day. I have an eye for detail and I am a very hard worker. I understand all the wedding stress and I am here for you.

Shes helpful and she planned everything beautifully. As a bye stander it was breathtaking.
Angelina Jones , 10 months ago
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Calmerin Designs and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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
Cassandra and Andrea were exceptional. Their meticulous planning and seamless execution ensured our wedding day went smoothly. They managed every detail with professionalism and grace, allowing us to enjoy every moment stress-free. Their expertise turned our vision into a flawless reality. We even had other vendors praising how effective this team was. We highly recommend Calmerin Designs and Events for a flawless, unforgettable wedding experience!
Melissa B., 10 months ago
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Celebrations by Brandi 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA

I’m Brandi Bondurant, & I founded Celebrations by Brandi in 2021. Our team of five dedicated planners is passionate about guiding you through every step of your wedding journey, culminating in a day that’s as beautiful as it is memorable. When potential clients ask, “What sets you apart from other planners?” it’s a question I love to answer. For us, it’s simple: we are deeply service-oriented. Our greatest strength is being the calm in the storm—providing a steady presence that brings peace of mind throughout the planning process and on the big day itself. We’re here to support you, offering expert guidance so that you can enjoy the process.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so happy we found Brandi to help us plan our daughter’s wedding. From our first phone call, we were instantly calmed by her professionalism and attention to detail as our daughter described the kind of reception she envisioned. We had a church wedding followed by a reception for 135 guests at our home. Brandi and her team arrived early in the morning to coordinate vendors, finalize decorations, and turn our courtyard into a beautiful wedding celebration. We would recommend Brandi and her team with full confidence you too will have the same beautiful, stress-free day to enjoy making memories with family and friends as we did!
Allison M., 10 days ago
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Events by Angela Monique 

4.9

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

Welcome to Events by Angela Monique! From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we handle every detail with care and professionalism. With a passion for bringing your vision to life, I strive for perfection and am best known for producing seamless weddings and events for my beloved clients. Each event is as unique as you are and treated with the same love and care as if it were my own wedding. I cannot wait to bring your dream wedding to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Events by Angela Monique (with her team of 3) was our wedding planner, and we were pleased with their service. Their communication style summarized conversations, was direct, and inquisitive to vendors, primarily through email, and they were assertive in keeping us on track. The quality of their work was comprehensive, detailed, and particular. They did an excellent job setting up and tearing down all of the decorations, and their day-of coordination was flawless, though the pre-planning process was a bit stressful due to some misalignment between their vision and ours. Overall, Angela Monique was a brilliant day-of coordinator, flexible with travel fees, and provided us with a bonus video of the event photos.
Kaylah V., 15 days ago

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About wedding planners in Santa Maria, CA

What does a wedding planner do?

Wedding planners offer a range of services, from full-service planning to day-of coordination. Full-service planning can include anything from helping design your events to managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Day-of coordination is more focused on making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. In Santa Maria, CA, 81% of planners offer day-of coordination and 83% can provide some partial planning services.

What's the cost of hiring a wedding planner in Santa Maria, CA?

Wedding planners start at $250 and run up to $150,000 in Santa Maria, CA. Quite a range, we know! But keep in mind packages vary tremendously depending on what you’re looking for, so it makes sense to reach out to several planners to find one that can collaborate in the way that’s most helpful (and relaxing) for you.

How much is a day of wedding coordination in Santa Maria, CA?

Wedding coordinators start at $120 and run up to $9,500 in Santa Maria, CA.

Do I need a wedding planner or a day of coordinator?

Choosing between a wedding planner and day-of coordinator can be tricky! We recommend asking prospective planners about their packages to understand the best fit for your needs and budget. In Santa Maria, CA, 75% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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