We have been working with Marni and the So Smitten team for years are are continuously impressed with their event design, professionalism and attention to detail. As a catering partner, it's imperative for us to have an organized planning team, So Smitten always comes through! They are all true pros, event rockstars, and genuinely thoughtful people. We are so grateful for our continued partnership! read more

We hired So Smitten to help plan and coordinate our wedding in October. For months now everyone has been telling us that we had the best wedding they've ever been to. It was all thanks to Megan and Marni and the whole So Smitten team. They are incredible. When we first met with So Smitten, Megan walked us through a massive planning document that addressed every component of a wedding. There were so many little things that I would never think about. Their organization blew me out of the water, I immediately knew the So Smitten team would be a great match for us. When we started planning, my wife and I had a very abstract idea of what we wanted. Megan and Marni took our idea and ran with it. They took our really rough vision and perfected it. It was amazing to see the plan evolve during our regular zoom calls. We were also shocked to see that they took notes on EVERYTHING! There were so many little things we mentioned once and forgot about that, months later, found their way into the plan. They also kept us on track through the whole process. They would make a to do list for us at the end of every meeting of what we we need to do and when we need to do it by. That really removed a lot of stress from our lives. The So Smitten team has so many connections for: Photographers, Videographers, DJs, Bands, Flowers, Design, Rentals, everything you need. They made it really easy compare vendors and find the ones that we liked to work with. Later, when all our vendors were trying to check in with us in the weeks leading to the wedding, Megan and Marni took on a bunch of the meetings and contract stuff for us. That removed so much of our stress and let us we could worry about getting our family and friends to the event. Letting them take on all the contracts and negotiations also ended up helping us save about 3-4x the amount we paid So Smitten by finding different alternatives for power, DJs, etc. Leading into the wedding everyone told me to just relax WHEN things go wrong and let the planners and coordinators handle it. Megan and her team were so on top of things that we didn't even notice any issues coming up. My wife and I kept joking "Ok, when is this big issue going to finally arise?" It never really did. At least not to our knowledge. Megan, Marni and the So Smitten team are incredible. We are recommending them to everyone. They took out ALL the stress from wedding planning. I really have no idea how I would have handled it if we didn't find So Smitten! read more

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We'll say it again and again: hiring Megan and the So Smitten team was the best decision we could've made for our wedding. We were initially drawn to So Smitten because every wedding they coordinated was so beautiful and full of personality, and that was true - but what we couldn't see was how much work went on behind the scenes. Not going to lie, we had some real drama this year, and our coordinator Megan became our rock: guiding us with her expertise, calm, and humor. She always made herself so available throughout the process, be it through recommendations or negotiations or bridal anxieties. I'm worried that if I keep going on you won't read this whole thing, so I'm going to say maybe the best thing about hiring So Smitten: we had so many people say that we had a perfect wedding, and not only do I truly agree, but I also know that would not have been possible without Megan, Marni, Melanie and the team. Could not recommend them enough. read more

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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. read more

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We worked with So Smitten and were incredibly lucky to have Gris as our coordinator. I am still beaming over how she made our vision of getting married on the Queen Mary come to life even better than we imagined! From start to finish, the level of detail and support Gris provided was outstanding. She had every detail down, knew exactly what needed to happen and when, and handled everything perfectly to ensure that we could truly enjoy ourselves without a single worry on our wedding day. She solved potential problems before we knew they existed and thought of little touches we never would've considered, all of which made the day feel extra special. Everything was absolutely flawless. Moreover, Gris was wonderful to work with. Her personal warmth and dedication to making sure we were happy were evident in every conversation, from pre-planning to the day itself. We've also received the highest praise of Gris from all of our vendors - they all appreciated how organized, clear, and easygoing she was, which made everything run even more smoothly. Gris and So Smitten are simply incredible at what they do - 100% Perfection from start to finish! read more

We worked with Marni who designed our wedding and Megan who handled absolutely every logistical element of our planning. For all our concerns about putting together a wedding, they made the process as smooth as possible. Everything was perfect on the day. The best choice we made for our wedding (other than choosing one another) was choosing So Smitten. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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Marni was an amazing wedding planner for my daughter's wedding. Every detail was thought of from beginning to end. Marni was professional, fun, knowledgeable and so organized. My daughter's wedding was perfect because of So Smitten Events read more

Choosing So Smitten Events as our wedding planners was the best decision we made! We purchased their Platinum package, and Marni and her team made the entire process incredibly smooth. Marni doesn't miss a single detail during planning, ensuring our wedding went off without a hitch. Her team was exceptionally friendly to work with, and their pricing was more affordable than that of other planners we considered. If you want a perfectly planned wedding without stressing over anything on your big day, choose So Smitten Events! read more

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 . read more

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I have nothing but glowing feedback and so much gratitude towards So Smitten, and especially our coordinator, Gris! She was an absolute rockstar throughout the whole process-- kind, funny, easy going, always 100% professional and so organized. She responded to our texts and emails quickly and was always ready to jump on a last minute phone call if we needed it. She is the prefect liaison between a couple getting married for the first time and the chaotic wedding industry; Gris is patient and friendly, but assertive when she needs to be (meaning she will get sh*t done for you!). Plus, she's bilingual in English and Spanish which was so helpful in helping us coordinate with our taquero. Now I never imagined that our wedding day would be perfect, but with Gris running the show, it really was PERFECT. I'm still stunned by just how smooth and easy the day was. We stayed on schedule, everyone knew where to go and what to do, all the vendors were exactly where they needed to be, and my husband and I genuinely did not have to worry about a single thing. If there were any mishaps, I didn't hear about them. Gris was running the show, and my husband and I got to enjoy our long- awaited wedding day. I could go on and on but I'll just say this: So Smitten was a dream to work with, and Gris is simply the BEST! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Angelica and the So Smitten Events team made our dreams come true. We had a complex wedding in West Hollywood with far-traveling guests, so there were many moving pieces. The attention to detail and constant support was felt throughout the entire process. The planning and execution was incredibly smooth, and the team was exceptionally professional/friendly. 10/10 Recommend read more

Marni is the absolute best!!! She was so patient with us and had a resource for everything we wanted/needed! Thank you Marni and So Smitten!!! read more

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. read more

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! First time bride here... first and only time bride here. If you're like me and you had no idea where to begin with wedding planning let me give you some advice. First off, I trust no one to get things done how I want it. Not that I was a DIY bride out of choice but more necessity because I knew that if I wanted something done I had to do it myself. I had no idea what a day of coordinator was really, I just know that when looking at venues they threw that word around and I knew I needed to look for someone. I booked so smitten about a year and a half ago and just kept them in my back pocket and didn't know if I really needed one. Let me tell you.. you do and.. you need Shaunté. My wedding was last night and what a gorgeous and wonderful person who went out of her way to make my wedding day go smoothly. She made me feel comfortable and I ( a detailed control freak at times ) let go of the reins and let Shaunté take it from here. She was amazing , she answered texts quickly, she worked with contacting my vendors, she set up my dessert table and centerpieces she made my vision come to light. And during my wedding whatever I asked for she made it happen. She made sure the venue had everything set up how I needed and even brought me and the groom our drinks and worked with the DJ to make all announcements. Literally she was so on top of everything that I had to ask, did you eat? Where she found the time, I don't know. I got the bronze package and she made me feel platinum. I am so beyond grateful for her and her assistants who made everything easy. They unloaded everything and then packed it all up for me at the end of the day. It was my wedding and having Shaunté around let me enjoy it. Were there some hiccups? Maybe ? I don't know because she took care of it all. I got to sit in the bridal room and relax with my bridesmaids and mom waiting for the wedding to start and I wasn't worried. If you know me, I worry about everything. How Shaunté made me feel comfortable enough to let her handle it, girl.. I have no idea. Such a sweet wonderful woman who made me feel special and cared for. So future brides who are reading this and wondering where to start... take advice from this 1 day old wife.. Shaunté was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding ( besides the groom , of course ). I may no longer be a bride and only a wife now, but take my advice. Use so smitten, and if ur lucky as I was, you'll get Shaunté. I hope our paths cross again, maybe while eating a churro at Disney or maybe at a wedding where you'll be the coordinator and I can be a guest ... whatever it may be, Shaunté, if you read this review.. thank you. Thank you for being you, thank you for being there for me at Denny and my wedding, thank you for making this anxious bride say ... whatever happens, I'm just going to enjoy my day. read more

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! read more

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The So Smitten team, and in particular our coordinator Chantelle, did a fantastic job with our wedding! The resources they provided leading up to the event, specifically their very comprehensive spreadsheets and questionnaires, did so much to make sure we had every element of our wedding accounted for. Especially in the month leading up the event, Chantelle met with us frequently to go over the many small adjustments to the timeline and item lists to help us stay on track. The day of the event went so smoothly and relatively stress-free, with Chantelle and her team handling all the vendors and any issues that came up, and she did a lot to make sure we had drinks in our hands and food on our plates, letting us really enjoy our day. Definitely hire So Smitten to coordinate your event! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Marni and she is amazing to work with. She made sure our day is stress free and goes by perfectly! Worked out every little details with us and is so organized! Every vendor she recommended have been amazing and very professional. We really had the dream team. I would 100% recommend so smitten! read more

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We can't say enough about how much Angelica and So Smitten helped with our September 2024 wedding in Los Angeles. We originally were not planning to hire a wedding coordinator -- I am a bit of a control freak -- but eventually decided it would be best to have an expert on board. It was probably the best decision we made. Angelica was communicative, organized and enthusiastic. She really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best, least stressful day. She helped us make sure we had everything and did everything we needed ahead of time. There are so many things to remember, which can be very stressful, but So Smitten's process will ensure you don't forget anything. Angelica also helped create our timeline and then made sure the timeline was followed to a tee. She also did a great job communicating with our many vendors and making sure they were on schedule and doing their jobs. She even did things that I would not have expected to be her responsibility. For example, a few hours before the wedding began, Angelica and her assistant, Leslie, set up all of our linens and dishware at the reception tables, because for some reason our caterer would not do that. During the wedding, she was available at any moment for anything we needed. At one point, I was a bit displeased at some of the music being played (the DJ was taking a lot of requests) and Angelica quickly spoke with the DJ and made sure they got back to playing songs from our playlist. Those are just a couple examples of the many ways Angelica helped make sure we had the perfect wedding. If you are thinking about hiring a coordinator, I would definitely recommend going with So Smitten. Your wedding day will be much less stressful if you hire them. read more

We worked with Angelica as our planner and she was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful! When our venue was moved about a month before the wedding, Angelic and Marni both worked to find us a new location. They talked us through the pros and cons of the new venues and were able to share their experiences at each they had reached out to for us. I wasn't sure if we wanted a planner (we did the day of package) but I truly cannot recommend using SoSmitten enough, my now husband and I would have been lost in the process without them, especially with the last minute change. read more

This past May, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Gris from So Smitten as our wedding coordinator. Having a day-of coordinator took a huge weight off our shoulders and allowed us to really enjoy our wedding day. Gris was professional and prompt throughout the process and we recommend couples looking into So Smitten for their weddings. read more

Marni and her team were absolutely fantastic in helping us with our wedding this past September. Ben and I always knew we wanted to get a wedding planner especially when planning a wedding in SoCal when we're in NorCal - so we took the time to interview a handful of planners and decided to go with So Smitten. Here are my top 3 highlights from working with them: 1. Design! Marni was really great at helping me put things together for the "vision board" of the wedding. I honestly had no clue what I wanted and being on pinterest was a bit overwhelming. Having Marni be there, to sit with me for HOURS, and make suggestions was such a huge help for me! She was never pushy, but was the perfect sounding board when I was feeling indecisive. 2. Timeline - there are so many things that go into planning a wedding and honestly I didn't have a strong opinion about 90% of the details. Marni was great about keeping me on track and this was especially crucial during covid because we had to push all of our vendors out an entire year, sign addendums, get waivers, re-schedule payment dates, etc. They were great at keeping me on track. (Big thanks to Sabrina for tracking all those dates, contracts, and payments!) 3. Day-of Coordination - this was the number one highlight and perk of working with So Smitten. There were so many guests to say hi to and you just want to be present in the moment..BUT we also had a crazy schedule of events. Marni kept Ben and I on track and really kept me calm and collected because she was so grounded during the entire weekend. There are so many things you DON'T want to be stressing over on your wedding day and Marni and her team shouldered all of those worries/burdens for us. After being with me for 2 years, obsessing over every detail for the months leading up to the day, she knew every detail of the wedding timeline and everything went super smoothly. I could not have been more happy with the results! I definitely recommend So Smitten, especially if you are planning a wedding in SoCal! Special shoutout to Christine who was our doggie concierge for the night - she was AMAZING with our senior pup and was great about keeping him calm even when we were running in and out of the bridal suite. Thank you so much, Christine!! read more

SoSmitten made planning our wedding so much easier! We had Angelica as our coordinator and every time we spoke, I felt so much better about the planning of our wedding. She had advice and reminded me of things that I just didn't even think of for a wedding reception. We got high praises from our families about her because our reception went so smoothly thanks to her. I really didn't have to worry about anything because I knew she was handling it. It made the day way less stressful and I was able to enjoy my wedding! Thank you so much to Angelica and SoSmitten. read more

If you are in the market for a wedding planner, then look no further than So Smitten Special Events!! Marni and her team are exceptional and they take everything to another level!! We were initially introduced to So Smitten as they had planned a previous wedding that we had attended and were very impressed with. And on the day of our own wedding, as well as working with them for over a year, we were impressed yet again! We had Marni as our main coordinator and she is amazing!! From the beginning, she painted out the planning stages to get us to our wedding day and was very meticulous, punctilious and thorough during the whole process. We felt very comfortable and confident in working with Marni. She was professional every step of the way. Her spectacular attention to detail put our minds at ease despite how overwhelming it can feel in planning a wedding. One of the things that impressed us the most about So Smitten was that their recommendations were spot on. Their suggestions on gifts to our family, officiant and wedding party were very well received. Their recommendations for vendors were impeccable; from the flowers, DJ, lighting, draping, photography, cake and desserts, all were very professional and impressive. Marni and her team also handled any issues that came up. When venue and logistic issues arised, Marni was able to address the matter and offer solutions. We were very impressed how she always seemed to have a solution to any problem that came up. On the day of the wedding (as well as the rehearsal dinner), Marni and her team have everything planned to a T. Everything was accounted for and was kept on schedule. She always kept us in the loop and there was never a time when we did not know what was going on. Looking back on our wedding day, everything just turned out beautiful. From the ceremony venue, decorations, transportation, desserts, vendor interactions, and reception venue, it all seemed to effortlessly and magically come together. We have no doubts that all that could not have been done without Marni and her team. Finally, everyone at So Smitten Special Events are just amazing people!! While we worked with them on a professional level, everyone was very personal. You can tell that they really care about providing the best experience for our wedding day and they did not disappoint. It was an absolute pleasure working with So Smitten and we will never forget it. Overall: I highly recommend So Smitten Special Events would give them 100 stars if I could. They are that good!! read more

So Smitten and Megan were incredible. Our wedding day turned out exactly how we wanted and they were a huge part in making that happen. We opted for the DIY package where we did most of the planning and Megan took over the final month. Throughout the process, Megan was extremely helpful in her initial planning meeting with us and went above and beyond to answer questions as we did our planning. Even though planning ourselves was difficult, we felt great with the guidance and resources that Megan provided. Once we were a month out from our big day, she took over all vendor communication and did an excellent job working with us to make sure everything was ready to go. On the day of, everything went seamlessly and Megan (and her assistants) were extremely organized with running the show. We didn't have any issues, so we weren't stressed about logistics at all and our wedding parties mentioned how great she was during the process. Highly recommend planning your wedding with So Smitten and Megan! read more

We got the silver package and worked with Sabrina and her team. Sabrina is very sweet and easy to work with. I have to say that the most amazing thing about working with Sabrina and So Smitten is that they have the ability to transform your ideas into an absolute dream. Our wedding literally looked like one of those pinterest weddings you look to for ideas. She will execute your vision with perfection. On the day of the wedding, we did not have to worry about a thing. She and her team maneuvered all the obstacles with finesse. If there were any small disasters, nobody was aware and it was the party of our lives! read more

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Caitlin was the best! My wife and I selected So Smitten based on reviews from friends and we were paired up with Caitlin who was so warm and kind and most importantly - professional. She was always 100% organized and kept us on track for our big day, making the entire experience easy, smooth, and stress-free. She was so attentive to us and our families, while also keeping the entire wedding day on track... and without any drama. We simply could not recommend Caitlin enough for your wedding (or event!). Can we hire her for our lives too? read more

Marni was absolutely incredible. After our wedding, almost all of our guests commented on how flawlessly it was run. They felt like there was never a dull moment, and everything ran smoothly. We were SO thrilled with how it turned out, and that's all thanks to Marni. From the start, a year before our wedding, Marni was on top of everything. She was incredibly responsive, helpful, great at problem-solving, and helped us find the venue of our dreams. She thought of everything, and had an answer ready to every single one of our questions - I cannot imagine how lost we would've been without her. Leading up to the wedding, we had regular calls with her in which we'd go through her insanely detailed spreadsheet, making sure there wasn't a single detail missed. She also had great recommendations for vendors - we loved our florist, our DJ, and our rental company. The day of our wedding, I knew we were in good hands. Marni really went above and beyond. She bustled my dress, she stayed on top of all of our vendors, and she even helped me change out of my heels and into sneakers (it was hard for me to bend over in my dress). She also helped us plan the welcome party the night before our wedding, our after party after the wedding, and our brunch the day after. She consistently had the best attitude, and was always easy to talk to. Cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you so much, Marni! read more

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Angelica from So Smitten was a great partner and really helped us plan our wedding with as little stress as possible. On the day of she took care of everything, allowing my wife and I to simply enjoy the day. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for support on their special day! read more

5 stars for Marni and her team at So Smitten! Marni helped plan one of the most memorable nights for my wife and I and we could not be more grateful. Guest after guest told us that it was one of the best weddings that they have ever attended and we absolutely could not have done it without our fabulous wedding planner. From our first consultation with Marni, we knew that we were in the right place. Her explicit attention to detail, combined with her unmatched experience in every type of wedding and contacts with such amazing vendors makes So Smitten a top-notch event planning company. Wedding planning can make anyone stressed beyond belief but Marni helped ease all of that stress and anxiety and helped execute the perfect day. With several in-person meetings, endless help via phone calls and emails, my wife and I were treated with extreme professionalism and guidance. Their team has an answer for any question or request no matter how big or small and are willing to go above and beyond what is expected of them. With a final timeline marked down to the specific moment by moment plan for our big day, everything went smooth and flawless. We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding and wedding planner, we can not thank Marni and her team enough for helping us create a memorable night. I would recommend her team 1000%! read more

We absolutely loved working with Marni! We planned our wedding in under six months, and couldn't have done it without So Smitten. Marni is efficient, detail-oriented, and very easy to work with. Both of us have hectic schedules, and we really appreciated her accessibility, particularly with our short planning timeline! She helped us find our venue and negotiate with our vendors to make the most of our budget. The best part of planning was working with her on the design. Our vision was pretty vague, but she understood immediately, and created something even better than what we had imagined. On our wedding day, her team handled absolutely every detail. Not one single thing was missed or went wrong. From the moment we woke up to the very end, we got to relax and take it in. Highly, highly recommend! read more

My husband and I went with the Bronze Day of Coordinator and worked with Crissy as our lead wedding coordinator. Everyone tells you to anticipate things going wrong, so I mentally prepared myself to accept whatever wrenches were thrown our way the day of. BUT because of So Smitten/Crissy (wedding coordinator), literally nothing went wrong and the wedding was PERFECT. If there were hiccups, myself , my husband and our guest were unaware. We had several guests comment on how on top of everything Crissy and team were. I DIYed a lot of the wedding and had extensive keynotes and spreadsheet explicitly describing how everything should be set up. Crissy and team made it all look beautiful and better than I imagined, they even helped set up decor beyond their typically purview which I am so appreciative of! The day was perfectly schedule - with multiple guest telling us it was the most well paced wedding they had attended and never felt rushed or like there as a lull. And as people who have attended many many weddings, the timeline and the order of events is something my husband and I were meticulous about getting right and Crissy gave some great suggestions on the flow of events which were great. In the weeks and days prior we also had lots of little changes here which meant lots of updated documents and emails flying. We probably changed the layout and seating chart what felt like at least 6x within 3 days. I was positive something would be missed, and nothing was. I was genuinely really surprised and pleased. I really can't express how thankful I am to So Smitten/Crissy and her team for helping us execute and coordinator the perfect day. Seeing everything go so smoothly as each minute and hour of the day of our wedding passed, kept us at a constant calm which allowed me and my husband to soak up and enjoy every second of our wedding. read more

So Smitten Special Events was by far the best decision my husband and I ever made for our wedding. We live in Northern California and have a lot of family in Southern California so we knew we wanted to have a semi-destination wedding. Putting all of the details of our wedding day together on our own became pretty stressful so our coordinator from our venue referred us to the So Smitten team. Our planner Sabrina was so amazing to work with! She walked us through step-by-step, was professional, friendly, organized, and responsive ALL Of THE TIME. She was even the last person to leave our venue and made sure that everything flowed smoothly. Her and her team truly made sure that we had the best day of our lives! My husband and I both knew that we would be in good hands on the big day just based on how attentive Sabrina was throughout the planning process. I cannot even imagine how the day would have turned out if we did not choose to go with So Smitten. So with that, do yourself a HUGE favor and hire a planner for your wedding day and make sure they are from So Smitten. FIVE STARS ALL DAY! LOL :) read more

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There really is no better wedding coordinator in the business than Marni and her entire team at So Smitten. From day one their focus on making our wedding as seamless, polished, and dream-like as possible was the best. I knew we were in good hands when she told us over the phone that her number one goal was to make sure we were actually looking forward to the big day, not begging for it be over and done with. Her tenure in the industry also brought us vendor options that we never would have had the opportunity to meet because she works with the best florists, DJs, photographers, venues, and cake makers in Southern California. You seriously won't regret hiring So Smitten; if your wedding is 20 people or 200, you will get the same attention to detail, guaranteed read more

Working with Marni and the So Smitten team was the best decision we could have made. My career has me planning, scheduling, coordinating etc., and I knew I didn't want to take on the task of doing the same for our special day. It was easy for us to choose So Smitten not only because we have a relationship with Marni, but we knew from multiple reviews and sources that they were the best in the business. Every positive review you read isn't an exaggeration, they really know how to plan and throw a party! From the very beginning, Marni was super helpful, organized, and communicative. Even with our established relationship, she operated every meeting as the true professional that she is. We were able to tell her our vision and budget (which we knew was going to be tight) and she effortlessly gave us recommendations and direction for our venue and vendors. When it came to selecting our venue, it was a bit out of our budget, but Marni helped us find ways to keep our overall budget on track, without having to stray away from our overall vision and dream. Her guidance made it easy to select our vendors without hesitation. It was reassuring to know all the vendors would work well together the day of because So Smitten had worked with most of them in the past. Marni is also so creative, anytime we had an idea but had difficulties describing it or fitting it into our timeline, she always found a solution. Ex: from day one, I knew I wanted to cut off my hair the day of the wedding, which I knew would take time away from the day. Marni not only was cool, calm and collected, she was also so supportive and excited to help me accomplish this dream. Once the big day finally came, we had no worry in the world. Everything came together flawlessly and looked even better than we imagined. The timeline ran smoothly and even if there was a hiccup, she never let it show to us or our guests. It truly was a stress-free experience during both the planning and the wedding day. I have so much love for Marni, and the team, my heart is so full from the day we had. I am forever grateful for everything they did for us! If we had an endless amount of money, and could get married a hundred times over, we would ALWAYS choose to work with So Smitten Special Events. read more

What a wonderful planner and person - we were SO happy with Marni from first meeting to the big day and beyond! I wasn't sure I wanted to hire a planner, thinking I could do the spreadsheets or whatever myself. Oh man, am I glad I re-thought that when several brides said a planner is crucial! She had all the spreadsheets and then some ready to go, with multiple recommendations for each vendor we were looking for, which turned out great and saved us so much time. We didn't even know what we didn't know in terms of the thought that goes in to making things run smoothly. (Oh vow booms are a good idea... We can get copies of our friends' photos if we put an album with the photobooth? Cool. Someone's tracking gifts? Great!) Marni kept us on track, from thinking through what we wanted to planning step by step with us so we didn't feel overwhelmed. She also had and found some of the unique design touches that made the experience so special for our guests. She coordinated all our vendors beautifully and was such a great resource whenever we had any questions - and we had a lot. She knew our venue so well she was basically able to speak with their staff in another language during our walkthrough. Day of was so perfect and stress-free, thanks to Marni and her amazing staff! She even surprised us with our signature cocktail when we finished walking down the aisle - amazing! - and made sure we had plenty to snack on and that we ate dinner (crucial). Can't recommend her enough! read more

So Smitten Special Events - Wedding Planning Near Me - Long Beach, California

Marni of SoSmitten planned our wedding reception in April, 2024. She provided world-class service and an amazing value. So Smitten offers a number of different packages so you can get the precise level of planner involvement you want. If you're looking at this page, you probably, hopefully, realize why a wedding planner is important, and why you shouldn't try to go it alone. However, not everyone does - and Marni won over the skeptics to unite my highly-opinionated family. We not only had a beautiful event, we also got to enjoy it, and spend time with our guests. Our planner did a great job working with our tastes, preferences, and choices, and never pushed any unwanted vendors or services. She just made solutions happen - and made our dreams come true. If you are in the market for a planner for a wedding or other special event, my wife and I give our highest recommendation to So Smitten Special Events. read more

So Smitten Special Events - Marni helped get everything perfect, down to the last detail. - Wedding Planning Near Me - Long Beach, California

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