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    So Smitten Special Events

    5.0 (153 reviews)
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    Marni and the So Smitten crew were incredible to work with. Marni was so communicative and made our day go by insanely smooth. I have already recommended her to family and friends.

    Kristin A.

    A Dream Come True with So Smitten Special Events! From the very beginning, working with Megan and Marni at So Smitten Special Events was an absolute pleasure. Megan is an absolute ROCKSTAR and handled all the logistics, ensuring that every detail ran smoothly on the big day. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to enjoy a completely stress-free and seamless wedding day, which was an incredible blessing. She also made the planning process fun and is extremely patient and hard-working. Marni was great to work with as well, helping us bring our vision to life. She took the time to understand what we wanted and then used her extensive vendor connections and creativity to turn our ideas into reality. I had initially thought certain elements, like custom place settings and a sweetheart table, would be out of our budget--but Marni worked her magic and made it all happen! If you want a wedding or event that is not only beautiful but also stress-free, I highly recommend So Smitten Special Events. Marni and Megan are true professionals, and their attention to detail and dedication to making your day perfect is unmatched!

    J K.

    What an amazing and professional team, from beginning to end. It's clear they know exactly what they're doing, asked the right questions, and got us through this without any problems. Crissy was our coorindator who made sure the day of wedding ran incredibly smoothy. She understood our venue, our other vendors, and was incredibly efficient and amazing to both the us and our wedding guests. We didn't even do a proper wedding rehearsal (it was our choice) and yet the day went without any problems. Melanie was our kick ass designer who gave us exactly what we wanted and more: a sunset, LA themed wedding. The color palette and the flowers went above and beyond. She both listened and gave so much great ideas (from flowers, to back lights, to table settings) that we got much more than we asked for. And Marnie helped with design and signage printing, all of which was coherent, themed, and super detailed. Nothing felt "standard" or boiler plate, everything felt customized and made just for our occasion. I rarely leave reviews but even during our wedding I kept telling myself how much praise this team deserved. They're hard working, run an efficient machine, and were always in good spirits, understanding, and kind. You can't go wrong with this amazing team!

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    Jennifer G.

    Marni and her team curated my dream wedding and i could not be more thankful for everything they were able to do! Marni is organized, friendly, thoughtful, caring, professional and overall just a fabulous person! She made my wedding stress free and easy! As someone who had no idea about anything wedding related, she took me step by step and supported me and answered any questions i had. She was always available and i loved every recommendation of vendors she offered. She truly is great at what she does. The organization, passion and knowledge she possesses is something truly unique and special. We are still getting compliments on how beautiful, organized and seamless our wedding was. If you want to actually enjoy your wedding and the planning phase, look no further than so smitten events. I guarantee you will not be disappointed .

    My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with both Chantelle and Shaunte with So Smitten for planning our wedding party. So Smitten was listed as a recommended vendor from our venue (Crafted at the Port of LA), and they appeared to have the best value of all of the wedding planners listed. They made it apparent very early on in the process that the we would be taken care of. They were both upbeat and enthusiastic about our event, but also diligent and provided valuable insight for ensuring a smooth, successful evening. We appreciated the intermittent check-in meetings and the frequency of communication. The correspondence was frequent, but not so much so that it was overbearing. Overall, it was a great experience working with Chantelle and Shaunte. Thanks again, Ladies!

    Marie F.

    There truly aren't enough positive words to describe our experience with Shaunte and the So Smitten team. We decided to have a smaller wedding and opted to just have a day-of coordinator. However, we got so much more than we could ever expect! From the first call, Shaunte came with incredible energy, listened and absorbed our vision, and provided so much comfort. It was an easy decision to choose her the moment we met. A month before the wedding, we really got to see Shaunte shine! She checked in on us, communicated and handled everything with vendors, and thought of every little detail that we would've never thought of. She made the month before stress-free, really allowing us to enjoy the final weeks of planning. Then the wedding day came! We didn't think Shaunte could get any better, but boy did she exceed even those expectations! From the very start of the day, Shaunte handled everything, brought our vision to life, and honestly made our wedding dreams come true. However, the thing that really stood out was the presence that Shaunte brought. Our parents all commented on how she felt like part of the family in the best way possible. Professionally, creatively, and emotionally, Shaunte and her team SHOWED UP and we are forever grateful for her.

    Natalie M.

    Marni and her team made the wedding of my dreams into a reality, and I cannot recommend them more!! From connecting us with vendors, to helping me navigate how to incorporate family members' ideas without compromising on what I wanted (I have a big, opinionated family), to designing the most spectacular tables, flowers, and ambiance, Marni helped make our wedding absolutely perfect. She was able to take every unconventional idea that I came up with (from family style Indian food for dinner, to chocolate dipped frozen bananas for desert) and bring them to life (all within the budget I was set on sticking to)!! So many of my friends that attended the wedding have asked me for her contact info for their own weddings, and that is a testament to what an amazing event she put together.

    Connor E.

    My wife and I worked with So Smitten and Marni to plan our wedding for May 2024, and it was a beyond exceptional experience! We were originally drawn to So Smitten because of their "fun and funky" tagline, and hoped to capture that feeling for our own wedding. Not only did we manage to do that with Marni, but we had an event far better than we ever imagined! Starting a year before the wedding, we worked with Marni via the Gold Package (we already had our venue and one or two vendors lined up before hiring So Smitten). The entire process was excellent. Marni really gets into every single detail you could imagine, and there were quite a few important details my wife and I never would have realized to think of without her. Her extreme organization was crucial in the planning process, and really helped us wrap our heads around every step. You should see the So Smitten spreadsheet. It's impressive. If you mention a preference or idea even casually or in passing months before the wedding, Marni will make a note and remember for the big weekend! Plus she has lists and lists of fun and unique suggestions for every aspect of the wedding (her lists included a frozen chocolate-covered banana cart which we saw and decided we needed for our dessert spread). As for the wedding itself, it was perfectly executed and exactly what we hoped it would be. It was funky and personal and a huge celebration with our friends and family, which is what we set out to do. Afterwards, countless friends and guests repeatedly commented that the wedding felt uniquely like us and like they could party and dance with us carefree. Marni and So Smitten were the ones responsible for making our vision for the day a reality, and they did so very successfully. The team members working with Marni on the day of were so kind and pleasant, and every vendor Marni recommended or brought into the mix along with So Smitten was excellent. Now a little over a month after the wedding, my wife and I can't stop talking about how happy we were with everything, and how it all went off without any issue! That is all thanks to So Smitten and Marni, who I cannot recommend enough! If you are looking for a planner to help you create the perfect wedding day, go with So Smitten!

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