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Best Wedding Planners in San Francisco

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored San Francisco Wedding Planners on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Website
Millbrae, CA 94030

Why choose this provider?

T.D.E. Wedding is a Millbrae wedding planning company that has been in operation for almost a decade. The company is known for its strong relationships with MCs and DJs in the wedding industry and has expanded services to become a one-stop wedding bridal shop. T.D.E. provides services including photography, cinematography, lighting/décor/flower, and makeup and hair. The company also provides services for various other events such as corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more.

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (181)
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (7)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
San Francisco, CA 94127

Why choose this provider?

Dreams on a Dime is a San Francisco wedding planner company that was founded by Jessica Goldblatt. Jessica has over 20 years of experience working on all types of events in the San Francisco Bay Area. She and her team provide a wide range of full and partial event planning services for weddings, celebrations, and other types of events. The company’s services include venue research, performer/caterer/lodging research, vendor contract review, vendor coordination, and print material design.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (192)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
127 Palisades Drive, Daly City, CA 94015

Why choose this provider?

Serving the San Francisco area, Tosca Productions aims to help couples hold their weddings worry-free, from planning up to the event itself. Wedding planners at this company specialize in intricate wedding ceremonies and those that involve theatrical-like productions. They coordinate and arrange various facets of the wedding event. Soon-to-be-married couples who have organized some parts of the wedding may also avail themselves of Tosca Productions' services either in the middle of their planning or during its last phase.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (43)
Google
5.0 / 5 (22)

Website
San Francisco, CA 94107

Why choose this provider?

They So Loved Events is a San Francisco event planning company that was founded by Stacy Wichelhaus. Stacy has nearly a decade of event planning experience for corporate events and weddings. She provides wedding planning services including day-of wedding coordination, month-of wedding coordination, and full service wedding planning and design services.

Reputation:

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (27)

Website
10360 Ashton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Why choose this provider?

Bash Please provides wedding and event planning services to clients in the San Francisco metropolitan area. The company's planners collaborate with couples to create weddings that are representative of the couple's love story, styles, and personalities. They take care of all aspects of their clients' special days, including decor, dinner, and music. Bash Please has been featured in several publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings, C Weddings, Oh Joy!, and Bride Magazine.

Reputation:

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (1)

Website
San Francisco, CA 94118

Why choose this provider?

Annena & Co. is a San Francisco wedding and event planning company founded by Annena Sorenson. Annena is a certified professional consultant and has planned numerous international events, weddings, and private parties for high-profile clients such as Hewlett Packard, Bechtel, and Jason Kidd. She also has prior experience as an owner of a catering business and has received formal training in interior design and art.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

Website
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Why choose this provider?

Dreamcatcher Events is a Walnut Creek event planner company that was founded by Ann Saavedra. Ann has years of experience in interior design, visual merchandising, and jewelry design. She also has extensive experience in planning and managing events and is a Professional Member of the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants. Her company provides wedding planning services as well as planning services for other types of events such as anniversaries, baby showers, and birthdays.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (9)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Website
Napa, CA 94559

Why choose this provider?

Sasha Souza Events is a Napa event design company. Sasha Souza started her first event planning business in 1995. Her company provides coordination and design services for weddings, destination weddings, social events, and corporate events. The company also provides floral and décor services including personal flowers, ceremony flowers, reception and environmental flowers, and event detail flowers.

Reputation:

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3.5
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (9)

Website
San Bruno, CA 94066

Why choose this provider?

AnyOccasion is a San Bruno event planning boutique studio founded in 2000. The company provides wedding and special event design, planning, and coordination services in California as well as destination locations. AnyOccasion’s services include partial planning and coordination, month-of wedding coordination, floral design services, and various other “a la carte” services.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (76)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Detail

Website
San Francisco, CA 94080

Why choose this provider?

Events, Etc. is a San Francisco boutique event design company that has over 25 years of experience. The company provides design services for events such as weddings, corporate events, and social events. In addition to event planning services, Events, Etc. provides a wide range of catering services. Clients speak highly of the company’s professionalism, excellent cuisine, and warm hospitality.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (18)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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Website
San Jose, CA 95134

Why choose this provider?

Kristine Tsai is a San Jose wedding planner who started her wedding planning career in 2013 after planning her own wedding in 2011. She and her team provide wedding planning services including full planning, partial planning, and month-of coordination services. She also provides various coordination and design services including consultation, management, timeline development, and setup and orchestration.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (6)

Website
San Francisco, CA 94107

Why choose this provider?

Alison Events is a San Francisco event planning company founded by Alison Hotchkiss Rinderknecht who has nearly 20 years of event planning experience on a global scale. Alison and her team plan six to eight weddings a year in northern California and across the globe. Her company offers planning services for weddings as well as parties and other events.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (12)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)

Website
San Francisco, CA 94110

Why choose this provider?

Ryder Sloan Events is a San Francisco event planning and design company that was founded by Lauren Wakefield. Lauren has over a decade of experience in all types of events. Her company provides full service planning and design for local and destination weddings as well as coordination services for events such as dinner parties, baby showers, birthdays, and rehearsal dinners.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (1)
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FAQs

  • Introduction

    A wedding planner can be a significant help on your special day. The happy couple and their closest loved ones should be able to enjoy their wedding day without worries. A wedding planner eases the burden off the couple, handles any problems that arise during the planning process and on the wedding day, and helps to put on a fantastic wedding.

  • How do you become a wedding planner?

    There are courses and diplomas people can take to become a certified wedding planner; however, it’s not necessary. Regardless of if an individual gets a certification, the most essential step is to gain experience. Most wedding planners start by doing a few free weddings to build a portfolio. That portfolio can be used to promote the business and attract new clients.

  • How much does a wedding planner cost?

    The national average cost of a wedding planner in 2019 was $1,500. However, it should be noted that this can vary dramatically. Average costs can vary from state to state. Additionally, factors such as the size of the wedding, the level of planning, the extravagance of the wedding, and the wedding planner’s experience can all change pricing.

  • Do wedding planners have specialties?

    Yes, wedding planners can have specialties. For example, some wedding planners may specialize in destination weddings. Or wedding planners can specialize in the extent of wedding support they offer. A day-of-coordinator will only arrive on the day of the wedding and help during the day. In comparison, a complete wedding planner will help with the planning and execution of the wedding.

  • How do you know if you need a wedding planner?

    Hiring a wedding planner is a personal choice. Ultimately, the wedding couple needs to decide if they have the budget for a planner and if they believe the investment to be worth it. For example, some people enjoy planning events, so they wouldn’t need a wedding planner. Conversely, planning stresses other people, so it might be a task they want to outsource.

  • Is there a certification to become a wedding planner?

    The wedding planning certification industry is “largely unregulated.” This means that while you can get a wedding planner certification, it might not always be from a qualified source. One trusted source is the certification from the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners.  

    A certification can be a great asset, but there are many qualified wedding planners who don’t have a certification.

  • How do you find a destination wedding planner?

    Planning a destination wedding is very different from planning a local wedding. You’ll want to find someone who has experience organizing a destination wedding.

    Many destinations offer an in-house wedding planner. However, if you need to find your own destination wedding planner, local Facebook wedding groups are an excellent place to ask for referrals.

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