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On WeddingWire since 2014

So Smitten Special Events is a full-service wedding planning company operating out of Lakewood, California. Founder Marni Farmer and her award-winning team of expert event coordinators make it their mission to bring every one-of-a-kind wedding vision to life. With a passion for planning, a love of creativity, and a keen eye for detail, they craft unforgettable celebrations full of fun, flair, and festivity. Their work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Offbeat Bride.

Services Offered

So Smitten Special Events is available to coordinate weddings throughout Long Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, and beyond. Client satisfaction is Marni’s top priority and she and her team are dedicated to providing you with above-and-beyond service from consultation to cleanup. They know that every wedding is unique and will help you choose the perfect planning package to fit your distinct needs, desires, and budget. Offering full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination, they will take care of every detail for a seamless and stress-free coordination experience.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,999

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,999

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,999

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military

How many planners are on your team?

2
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Reviews of So Smitten Special Events

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Sydney Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Coordinator Extraordinaire!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chantelle for my wedding, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her exceptional service. From the initial consultation to the last dance, Chantelle went above and beyond to make our special day absolutely perfect.

Chantelle is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and had a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of wedding coordination. It was evident that she is passionate about her work and genuinely cared about making our day memorable.

Communication is key when planning a wedding, and Chantelle excelled in this area. She was always prompt in responding to emails and phone calls, and kept us informed every step of the way. Even when she didn't need to call me, she did just to check in on me because we had a few bumps in the road with our vendors.

Chantelle not only met but exceeded our expectations. Whether it was coordinating with vendors, handling last-minute changes, or offering creative solutions to unexpected challenges, Chantelle was there every step of the way. Her dedication to making our day perfect was truly remarkable.

Thank you to Chantelle and So Smitten for making our day truly magical!
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Victoria F. Sent on 04/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most organized and kind wedding event planners

There are so many good things that my spouse and I have to say about So Smitten, it's hard to know where to begin. They have many packages available that make it easy to scale up or down how much involvement you want from them. However, we want to in particular speak to the remarkable work that our wedding coordinator Shaunte did. Throughout the planning process, Shaunte was our rock, a great sounding board when it comes to logistics, aesthetics, and the practicality of how we wanted our wedding to be. She always reassured us in our decisions and she always came with thoughtful suggestions when we were stumped. She never steered us wrong in any part of the process. On our wedding day, Shaunte was incredibly organized and calm in the face of some unexpected delays and surprises caused by our guests. She was always on top of things and quick on her feet to make sure our day went smoothly. After our wedding, we faced some difficulties with our venue with unexpected billing that we were not prepared for. Even though their duties were over, Shaunte and So Smitten stuck with us to help us communicate with the venue about resolving the issue. My spouse and I were truly in awe about their integrity, kindness, and their absolute desire to help their clients. I honestly have no idea how we would have handled our wedding day without them.
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Alyssa J. Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have done it without them!

I could not possibly be happier that we hired So Smitten for our destination wedding in Palm Springs. Sabrina was amazing and with the DIY package she was able to execute my vision exactly as I dreamed. I had a very specific aesthetic I wanted and I was floored when I saw how she brought it all together. Truly amazing.

Everyone in the family and wedding party was impressed with Sabrina, both on the day and leading up as she communicated the timeline and then kept it on track. She always answered my emails right away and was so helpful every time which gave me a lot of peace of mind. During our venue walk through she asked so many questions I never would have thought of. During the wedding itself she managed all of those details and the vendors so well, I was never approached with any issues myself so everything felt perfectly smooth as the bride. Plus she handled wedding crashers more than once!

I highly recommend So Smitten, I can't imagine our day without Sabrina. Both my husband and I agree booking her team was the best money spent.
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