Preferred Vendors
Welcome to the preferred vendors page! Through years of working in the wedding industry I have had the opportunity to make some amazing connections with quality vendors. The vendors on this page have all provided above and beyond service, leaving both the clients and myself truly WOWED! A lot of the vendors found on this page offer discounts and/or incentives to my clients, so be sure to mention you are one of my own when inquiring. My “Full” and “Partial” planning clients will receive custom, curated listed of vendors based on personal preference and budget, however, I want to make sure that ALL of my clients have knowledge of these incredible vendors! Need something you don’t see here? Reach out! I may (and probably do) have a suggestion for you!
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venues and caterers Note
For venues and caterers please send me an email! There are a lot of factors to consider when making these kinds of recommendations such as desired geographical area, venue type, budget, guest count, food type, food service style, etc. I have had the pleasure of working with SO many amazing venues and caterers and I’d love to share ones that I think would be a good fit for you! That being said, here are a few stand outs that I love for everyone:
Venues
Reptacular Ranch. Located in the mountains of Sylmar, CA. Venue and package highlights include: all outdoor venue, can accommodate up to 500 guests, “blank slate” venue so you can can bring in all of your own vendors, gorgeous mountain views, dining tables, chairs, ceremony benches, ceremony arbor, wine barrels for decor, beautiful bar area, dance floor, onsite luxury bathroom trailers, market lighting, onsite staff (including trash removal, parking attendant, and security) during your wedding, ample guest parking, onsite power, the ranch is an animal sanctuary, all site fees go back into maintaining the ranch and caring for the animals, petting zoo available for extra fee, beer burros available for extra fee, zebra available for extra fee, camel available for extra fee, space to get ready in available for extra fee, ice available onsite for extra fee, fire pit available for extra fee, and weddings can go as late as you want for extra fee. Take a tour and fall in love. Say “hi” to Cory for me!
https://www.reptacularanimals.com/weddings/
The Stone Hurst. Located in Shadow Hills of San Fernando Valley, CA. Venue and package highlights include: indoor/outdoor venue, can accommodate up to 200 guests, “blank slate” venue so you can bring in all of your own vendors, boho/chic/rustic vibe, desert landscape with mountain views, relatively new venue with new areas still being built curated to perfection, a lot areas for guests to explore during cocktail area, onsite bungalow with bathroom and kitchen to get ready in, onsite restrooms, ample guest parking, and onsite valet for your wedding. Take a tour and learn why this place is so special! Say “hi” to Nancy for me!
https://www.thestonehurst.com/
Cottonwood Farms. Located in Aguanga, CA (just outside of Temecula, CA). Venue and package highlights include: all outdoor venue with fully renovated barn for shade and cover, “blank slate” venue so you can bring your own vendors (though they do have a few vendors that they highly prefer working with), spacious onsite guest houses for the bridal party to stay in AND get ready in, dining tables, chairs, ceremony benches, ceremony arbor, wine barrels for decor, market lights, dance floor area, poker table in grooms suite, horse onsite that will probably make an appearance in the background of your photos, remodeled restrooms for wedding guests, onsite staff, heaters and fireplace available for extra fee. Schedule a visit and see why this place is worth the drive! Say “hi” to Tom and Amanda for me!
http://www.cottonwood-farms.com/
Plaza at Cabrillo Marina. Located in San Pedro, CA. Venue and package highlights include: OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY FOR SO, SO INEXPENSIVE ($800 for just the day, $1,200 for 2 full days as of April 2020), marina backdrop on one side of the venue, ocean views on the other, outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour space, indoor reception space, can accommodate up to 120 guests seated (or 280 standing), “blank slate” venue so you can bring your own vendors, tables, chairs, full kitchen for caterer, onsite bathroom, hotel located directly across the street for easy guest access, and ample guest parking. Schedule a tour to just to see that it is real and then book before they raise their prices!
https://www.californiayachtmarina.com/the-plaza/
Caterers
Sweet Lou’s BBQ. Why I love them: the food is amazing, very reasonably priced, they can smoke meats in their large smoker onsite to provide a “wow” factor for guests, and their staff goes above and beyond to make sure guests are satisfied! Sweet Lou is quick to answer emails and calls, but for your sake I hope you miss him. The only thing better than talking to him directly is getting his voicemail; just listen to his outgoing message and you’ll know why!
Stonefire Grill. Why I love them: they offer a great variety of options on their menu, the food is high quality and delicious, they are competitively priced, they offer a variety of service styles, and they offer amazing service to guests! They are very easy to work with and happy to help figure out the logistics of catering your wedding!
https://stonefiregrill.com/catering/
My Yummy Tacos. Why I love them: the tacos are unreal, they are very competitively priced, they make the food onsite using a mobile grill, and they are prompt and professional. Check them out to learn why they almost 400 5 star reviews on Yelp!
http://myyummytacos.com/index.html
Mona Lisa Catering. Why I love them: the food is good and consistent, the service they provide is professional, their prices are competitive, they offer full service catering, they offer a variety of service styles, and they offer essentials like plates, glassware, flatware, table linens, napkins, etc. all included with the price. They have recently rebranded and it shows!
IG: @electric_entertainment
DJ & Photobooth
Electric Entertainment DJs has been keeping the party going since 2014. They are wedding specialists who treat your special day with all of the respect and professionalism it deserves. With a combined total of close to 1000 weddings under their belts, these guys are going to make sure your wedding day is one that people will be talking about for years to come. In addition to awesome DJs they also offer a variety of lighting options, projectors, and photo booths! This is my husband’s company so he is always happy to offer discounts to my wonderful couples.
IG: @beauty_by_nikkip
IG: @dearlybelovedphoto
IG: @madelinesnorth
Hair Stylist
Nikki Putney has been making brides dreams come true for close to 5 years. She is a braid master and hair wizard. With just a simple inspiration picture and a quick trial run day, this gal can bring any vision to life! With a gentle touch and infectiously kind spirit, Nikki is sure to bring only the best vibes to your wedding day. Bonus: she can also take care of all your pre-wedding spray tanning needs! Discounts offered when booked through The Wedding Planner LA.
Photography
Jenn Kostich is a true wedding photography professional who has been published numerous times. She has an infectious, cheerful demeanor and a true talent for capturing authentic moments through her modern style. A huge benefit to booking with Jenn: she can also capture all of life’s special moments before and after your wedding day!
From her website: “My goal is to capture all of the pretty little details you planned and created to make your wedding day unique and special. I shoot in all natural light and thrive to capture the real + authentic emotions between you and the love of your life. I will document every emotion; from you getting into your dream wedding dress, all the happy tears, and everyone living it on the dance floor! My mission is to give you all the memories that captured the day, the love, and how you looked so you can remember it and relive it over and over again. My job as your wedding photographer is not just taking photos. I will also be there to help make sure your day is stress free and relaxed so that you can enjoy your day with friends and family.”
Photography
Madeleine North is an up and coming wedding photographer in the SoCal area. Her incredible eye for detail, caring personality, and top notch photo skills are sure to make her one of our region’s very best! Add her to your wedding before word gets out and her calendar fills up!! The best part- discounts offered when booked through me.
IG: @lightupvideos
IG: @mikhailmakeup
Florist- The Petal Workshop
IG: @thepetalworkshop
Florist- Touch of Elegance
IG: @thetruthhouse
IG: @happy.booth
IG: @smokinggunbarstaffing
Transportation
Swoop is a group transportation company that provides seamless transportation for businesses, venues, event planners, hotels, and much more! With an extensive fleet of vehicles (black cars, sprinter vans, limousines, and coaches) top-of-the-line safety measures, and a white-glove approach, Swoop has garnered a 5-star reputation in ground transportation industry.
Transportation
Riz Transportation provides reliable, quality, and professional transportation to and from your wedding. They offer shuttles in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate any size wedding. They have amazing reviews across the board, and for good reason! Be sure to mention you are one of my couples for a 10% discount!
Videography
Lightup Videos has been in the LA area since 2013, but existed previously on the east coast for almost 3 years prior. They do an immaculate job of capturing your special day, just the way it happened. Their talented team knows right where to be to get all the best shots without interfering with your photographers or guests.
Makeup artist
Hannie has been doing makeup professionally since 2016, but is relatively new to weddings. Looking at her work, you would never guess she doesn’t have decades of experience. Her work is incredible and her prices are unbeatable! Discounts offered when booked through The Wedding Planner LA
IG: @mikhailmakeup
Florist
Matty at the Petal Shop is a genius to say the very least. His attention to detail is matched only by his ability to hear what a client is asking for and then turning it into reality! His talent comes at a price, but if you have allotted a higher budget ($4k+) for florals don’t miss out on this amazing gem of a florist!
FLOrist
Touch of Elegance is an amazing option for the couples ballin’ on a budget! Their arrangements are full, fresh, and gorgeous! They are under new management and it SHOWS! They do an amazing job of accommodating a variety of styles and their price is unbeatable!
No website, no Instagram, but if you want some beautiful flowers at an incredible price give them a call (818) 745-4758
Officiant
Kiara is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and a calming presence on your wedding day. She writes beautiful ceremonies that truly capture the spirit of each individual couple she works with. She is nondenominational and doubles as a spiritual healer so she can preform reiki as you are getting ready (if you are into that kind of thing). Oh, and did I mention she’s a shaman?
https://www.lalunahealing.com/
Photo booth
Happy Booth is my new go to photo booth company! Their rates are unbeatable, the prints are quality, and their team brings a fun energy that will make the guests comfortable showing their goofy sides off in your photo booth!
IG: @happy.booth
Bar Tending/staffing
Smoking Gun Bar Staffing provides quality bartenders at competitive pricing. Their bartenders are certified, responsible, efficient, licensed, insured, and really fun energy to have around during a wedding. This is perfect for couples looking for bartenders to mix, pour, and serve up all of the alcohol they have purchased individually. They offer an array of glassware for rent, coffee stations, and water stations for guests. Be sure to mention you are one of my lovely people for special pricing.
Rentals
Circa Vintage Rentals has some awesome inventory! For the quality of products they provide the prices are incredibly reasonable! As a boutique rental company they focus their products on boho/chic style. Their office staff is prompt to respond and happy to help you select items that will work best with your vision!
https://www.circavintagerentals.com/
IG: @cicarentals
Rentals
Archive Rentals is another boutique company with a unique inventory. Their rentals are quality and their team is professional. They are always happy to offer design advice and make great suggestions to make your event gorgeous!
IG: @archiverentals
Rentals
Premier Party Rents is almost the exact opposite kind of company from Circa or Archive, but they are also awesome. They are one of the larger companies in Los Angeles which means they have an extensive collection of items to choose from and they can accommodate parties of any size! They will take care of everything from the big items such as tables and ceremony arch down to the smallest details, like bar tending equipment.
https://premierepartyrents.com/
@premiere_rents
Custom song writer
If you are looking for something unique and special to gift to your fiance, or even just to WOW the guests at your wedding, consider having Greg Gilman create a custom song telling your love story! Greg consults with you for a vision, vibe, and inspiration to create a masterpiece to hold onto for a lifetime! For an added personal touch, you can even have him preform the song live at your wedding!
Insurance information
Wedding insurance can be so important. A lot of venues even require you to purchase insurance to cover you on the day of. There are tons of policies and companies out there and it can be a lot to sort through. Here is a comprehensive, yet streamlined guide to some of the top companies and policy types available to you.
https://www.consumersadvocate.org/wedding-insurance