There sure are a lot of Los Angeles wedding planners out there to choose from! How in the world do you pick the one that is perfect for you both? Choosing a wedding planner is a very personal decision. You need to connect with them and feel confident that they will be looking out for you. They need to have the experience and the personality to match.
And when I truly connect with YOU, that's when the magic happens! My take-charge personality with a generous dose of kindness and honesty combined with over 10 years of experience, creates that stress free, "be in the moment " wedding planning experience every couple is hoping for. Your wedding day isn't just another ceremony to me.
And when I truly connect with YOU, that's when the magic happens! My take-charge personality with a generous dose of kindness and honesty combined with over 10 years of experience, creates that stress free, "be in the moment " wedding planning experience every couple is hoping for. Your wedding day isn't just another ceremony to me.
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You're probably spending every free moment reading a wedding planning blog post, or on Instagram or Pinterest-trying to create your dream wedding from someone else's, right? And as the days pass, do you feel this nagging list of "to do's" in the back of your mind growing bigger and bigger? When you go it alone, wedding planning becomes overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting.
We are a Southern California wedding planner providing Full Service Wedding Planning & Design, Wedding Management, and Surprise Proposals to couples in Temecula, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside. We are perfectionists at heart, drawn to exceptional design and thoughtful details. We believe in developing real relationships with our couples to create a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests.
Reviews (20)
Dana R.
Nov 21, 2021
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Hiring Melissa for our October 2021 wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We had a short engagement of only 8 months, and Melissa was all-hands in from the moment we started working with her. When Melissa says she loves working with 'type A' brides, I knew it was a match made in heaven. Right off the bat, Melissa had very detailed questioners to get to know not only us, but our vision for our dream wedding.
My now-husband and I had a lot of very specific design and event requests that Melissa was always on top of and excited to help us execute.
I never imagined I'd find
My now-husband and I had a lot of very specific design and event requests that Melissa was always on top of and excited to help us execute.
I never imagined I'd find
Meg P.
Nov 01, 2021
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Choosing Melissa as our wedding planner was without a doubt THE best decision we made for our wedding. We started working with Melissa in October 2019 with our original wedding date in September 2020. Little did we know that we would face a pandemic for nearly 2 years and have to reschedule our wedding to August 2021. Melissa guided and supported us EVERY step of the way.
First, she got to know us as a couple and what matters most to us on our wedding day. She is an incredible listener and you'll see she even remembers small but meaningful details.
Imagine initially having to choose 10+
First, she got to know us as a couple and what matters most to us on our wedding day. She is an incredible listener and you'll see she even remembers small but meaningful details.
Imagine initially having to choose 10+
Laura S.
Apr 21, 2021
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Where do I even begin?! Melissa was such a pleasure to work with and she truly made our boho desert dreams come true. We had such a small budget but she didn't turn us away! She consulted with us and took us on. Our timeline was super short but she turned an elopement into a tiny wedding and I honestly didn't know that was possible.
During the planning process we had our original catering food service cancel after having a signed contract and balance paid in full. Melissa fought for us. She was stern and assertive and requested we be refunded immediately. Not only did she have our best
During the planning process we had our original catering food service cancel after having a signed contract and balance paid in full. Melissa fought for us. She was stern and assertive and requested we be refunded immediately. Not only did she have our best
Sarah O.
Jan 12, 2021
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Melissa has now coordinated 8 (YES 8!) of my families events, 6 of which were wedding or wedding related. What can I even say that would do justice to just how special she is?! Each event has been unique and special. Each with their own special touches that nodded to our personality and vision. She really understands what you want, and makes it come to life. Always better then what I had envisioned! She has really honed her craft and is truly the best event planner in Southern California. Trust me, I've done the leg work.
What she really gifts us when she coordinates our events is time
What she really gifts us when she coordinates our events is time
K. B.
Jul 17, 2020
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As a professional in the industry myself, I have to say, working with Melissa at Novelty Events has been nothing short of amazing. She is extremely organized, kind, professional and prompt in communicating - what more can you ask for?! Melissa and Novelty Events as a whole come HIGHLY recommended! I'd give 10 more stars if I could!
Marisa P.
Apr 02, 2020
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Melissa is a delightful human who is always amazing to work with! As a wedding photographer, I love working with coordinations who are efficient, fun, hilarious, upbeat problem solvers and who communicate well, and Melissa embodies all of these traits! Because of this, Novelty Events is on my preferred vendor list and I recommend her to my clients all the time! Thanks Melissa for being so awesome!
Will C.
Sep 17, 2019
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Melissa saved our wedding three times.
She did it all flawlessly and with a contagiously positive attitude through the whole production.
FIRST, when she came to the rescue and joined us for the planning. My wife & I fancy ourselves party planners, but we were in a state of overwhelm after our original venue was destroyed by a flood. As soon as Melissa came on board we felt at ease and confident that all would work out in the end. Her confidence and her decisiveness about some key decisions were a huge driver for us, but also the tools she brought to the table were a fantastic aid toward
She did it all flawlessly and with a contagiously positive attitude through the whole production.
FIRST, when she came to the rescue and joined us for the planning. My wife & I fancy ourselves party planners, but we were in a state of overwhelm after our original venue was destroyed by a flood. As soon as Melissa came on board we felt at ease and confident that all would work out in the end. Her confidence and her decisiveness about some key decisions were a huge driver for us, but also the tools she brought to the table were a fantastic aid toward
Joe R.
Apr 24, 2019
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Working with Melissa & Novelty Events was amazing. So much more than just having someone to help with the logistics of planning a wedding, we felt like we had a real creative partner in designing the wedding of our dreams. Melissa has a real eye for design + coupled with her incredible attention to detail / planning and you have the perfect wedding planner! The Novelty Events team handled our actual wedding day to perfection, we felt like we could sit back and enjoy the day from beginning to end, knowing everything was being taken care of. Cannot recommend them highly enough!! Thank You
Kaylee O.
Apr 08, 2019
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Melissa and her team were all INCREDIBLE to work alongside! My husband and I are wedding photographers and work with planners every weekend - Melissa is by far one of the best planners we've ever worked with. She is so on top of every detail and will become one of your good friends! Our bride often referred to her has "the fairy godmother" because she made everything magical! Her style is beautiful and she nails the vision of her couples. We love being a part of the timeline meetings and Melissa was so kind to let us play a role in making the day of time-guide so we felt confident
Michelle D.
Jan 09, 2019
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OMG! I love Melissa (Novelty Events) so much! As a photographer, she makes my job so easy being on top of everything, precise attention to detail, suuuuuper kind, a visionary to create unique and personal setting to match the occasion and couple's personalities and desires. Her ability to problem solve under pressure and with little time really show her experience and professionalism. We had an issue on our last shoot together. Days before the shoot, we found out the videographers were not allowed to fly their drone at the original location (and this was a must). Melissa was able to find a
Dawn N.
Jan 07, 2019
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Novelty Events not only excels at planning and coordination, but they are very detail oriented and great at design as well! Melissa planned our Grand Opening for us and made the process easy and took so much stress off of our shoulders. She is professional, but also so much fun! I highly recommend Novelty Events for events both large and small.
Ashley G.
Dec 27, 2018
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NOVELTY EVENTS IS THE BEST! You will not be disappointment working with Melissa. As a person, she is extremely kind and caring. As a professional she is organization and very on top of communication. She is right there with you every step on the way planning and executing the day. Her knowledge and resourcefulness makes her an asset to any bride! You will be so happy you brought her on to make your wedding day dreams become reality.
Amber S.
Nov 26, 2018
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I wish I could give Novelty Events more than 5 stars! Melissa was truly amazing to work with while planning our wedding. I knew we would want a day-of-coordinator, but I really underestimated how much Melissa would do for us throughout the planning process. She was so organized, helped us stay ahead of everything, and had a solution to any small hiccup we encountered along the way. She was easy to get ahold of and quick to respond to any question that we had-big or small. I have a hard time asking for help...even when I need it...and Melissa was INCREDIBLE in not letting me take on too much. The
Jennifer H.
Nov 24, 2018
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Melissa at Novelty Events is amazing!!
First, she is super organized! Leading up to wedding day, she creates a well thought out timeline and communicates all the necessary details to every vendor. On rehearsal day, she does a fantastic job practicing with bridal party & family, as well as reviews pertinent info with the entire group. Most importantly, on wedding day, Melissa is kind, professional and calm from beginning to end. She ensures that her brides and grooms, as well as family, bridal party & guests enjoy the entire day without having to worry about timeline and logistical
First, she is super organized! Leading up to wedding day, she creates a well thought out timeline and communicates all the necessary details to every vendor. On rehearsal day, she does a fantastic job practicing with bridal party & family, as well as reviews pertinent info with the entire group. Most importantly, on wedding day, Melissa is kind, professional and calm from beginning to end. She ensures that her brides and grooms, as well as family, bridal party & guests enjoy the entire day without having to worry about timeline and logistical
David M.
Nov 21, 2018
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Novelty Events went above and beyond in helping prepare my surprise engagement to my beautiful wife. They made sure the venue was taken care of, closely followed my vision for the day, and made sure no detail was missed. For as nervous as I was, their professionalism and great service took away the fear of anything going wrong and allowed me to focus on being able to get the right words out of my mouth. I proudly recommend them to anyone who needs any type of event planned!
Aryn B.
Nov 19, 2018
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Novelty Events saved me and my wedding. I thought I knew what I was doing when planning my own wedding and I had no idea how hard it was going to be, the stress involved and everything that had to get done. Melissa sat me down and put my mind at ease. She's kind, knowledgable, and has so many creative ideas that I never even thought of! I had a beautiful outdoor garden wedding of 450 guests. I would highly recommend using Novelty Events as a wedding planner. They made my wedding planning experience smooth and my wedding day magical. Thank you!!!!
Emetisse Y.
Nov 28, 2017
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Tasha and Melissa were a dream team in creating and coordinating our wedding day! They truly made our wedding planning a fun and stress-free process and allowed us to lean back, relax and truly enjoy our most special day with zero worries. They managed all the vendor-communications so well and coordinated and helped design a truly magical day for us. We had a desert-destination wedding and Tasha and Melissa specially made it super easy to manage things from far by always being available to communicate and execute the planning process. Our day turned out to be as gorgeous as we had envisioned
Viki K.
Oct 18, 2016
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Jamie D.
Apr 13, 2016
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I loved working with Melissa and Tasha! During the planning process they both responded to emails quickly and paid attention to every detail. They are focused and calm during the event. The novelty of their business is definitely in the details of the stationary, gifts, table accessories and flow of the entire event! Thank you Melissa and Tasha!
Alex O.
Mar 17, 2015
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What an amazing team.
I own my own entertainment businesses and I have worked with Melissa & Tasha several times. They make being a DJ and MC easy and the atmosphere amazing.
What I like the best:
On top of all they do, they are extreamly organized. When I work with them they always make sure every one is in place before I anounce events and there are never any awkward moments, things run smooth. I believe that in order to have a successful event you must have a great coordinator who knows what they are dining and double checks everything, Melissa & Tasha have this skill.
Creativity
I own my own entertainment businesses and I have worked with Melissa & Tasha several times. They make being a DJ and MC easy and the atmosphere amazing.
What I like the best:
On top of all they do, they are extreamly organized. When I work with them they always make sure every one is in place before I anounce events and there are never any awkward moments, things run smooth. I believe that in order to have a successful event you must have a great coordinator who knows what they are dining and double checks everything, Melissa & Tasha have this skill.
Creativity
