So Smitten Special Events - Long Beach, California

Julia S.

Obsessed is an understatement when it comes to the experience I had with So Smitten. I’m convinced I looked into every single planner in southern California, and after my chat with our coordinator, Ben, I knew I found our perfect match. From our first conversation to the day after the wedding, Ben was so attentive and helpful. From asking for advice on art projects to panicking about candle rentals, Ben quickly answered all of my emails. Once I hired So Smitten, I didn’t feel like I was blindly planning a wedding on my own anymore. Their extremely detailed spreadsheets were also a huge selling point for me. There isn’t a checklist I could find on Google that could compare, So Smitten makes sure not a single detail could be missed. I didn’t think I could trust anyone other than myself to run my wedding day, but Ben made sure all of my hard work went off without a hitch(as far as the guests know), and I couldn’t ask for anything more! The rest of our day-of team was so kind, coming in with the best attitude, making our guests feel welcomed, and showering me with compliments throughout the night! I really hope they know how much their presence meant to me at the end of the night. Don’t even get me started on Melanie, their in-house florist, having her there was a godsend, so I would highly suggest getting her on your vendor team as well. As much as I don’t want to get married again, I’d love an excuse to work with So Smitten again! I will be recommending them to all my future engaged friends!

Ally K.

We worked with Melanie at So Smitten for our October 2024 wedding and cannot say enough positive things! We went with the Darling Design Silver package (design + day-of coordination) and Melanie was thoughtful, creative, and a joy to work with! The spreadsheets helped us stay organized and sane and Melanie came to each design meeting bursting with ideas (while being a great listener to our ideas as well).

Her generosity, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the planning process stress-free and our wedding day truly memorable. Even with a small hiccup with our videography day-of, our wedding day was PERFECT because Melanie handled everything like a pro (and we did not even know anything went wrong until the next day). I cannot think of a better compliment than this!

Marie F.

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.

Kristina F.

Marni and So Smitten and her team went above and beyond to make our ENTIRE experience, from top to bottom, absolutely perfect. She showed up for me in so many more ways than I could ever imagine. Her constant, clear, communication was so important to us and before we could think of anything else she was already thinking about it. She has such a warm, loving, kind demeanor and has such a gift of listening. Marni and her team were incredibly organized, talented, and were the utmost professionals. She created a magical, dreamy day for me and my husband and we are convinced there is nobody on Earth who could have done a better job. Thank you So Smitten for giving us this day and wedding experience of a lifetime.

Sarah D.

Melanie at So Smitten was a lifesaver when it came to wedding planning. She is incredibly organized and has the most beautiful spreadsheets to utilize throughout the wedding planning process to make sure everything gets done in a timely manner and nothing is forgotten. The day of our wedding, she coordinated everything perfectly and was there to put out any fires that arose. She helped make sure everyone had the best time and made sure everything ran smoothly. She made sure I ate, made sure I got photos at certain times, pulled us for the cake cutting, and sorted everything out when someone arrived with a date who was not invited. She is also just a wonderful human, very kind and easy to talk to, which made the wedding planning process that much easier and enjoyable. Finally, she helped us with the final rentals we needed and helped bring things to the venue and make sure it was all set up for us. We love her so much and highly recommend her for all your planning needs.

Jeannette S.

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 perfect 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!

Ryan N.

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!

grace S.

I cannot recommend Angelica enough as a wedding coordinator! From start to finish, she was an absolute dream to work with. Her organization skills were unmatched—everything from our timeline to the little details was well coordinated. She kept us on track and made sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to truly enjoy our special day without any stress.

One of the things that really stood out was her quick thinking when an unexpected hiccup occurred. The boutonnieres were accidentally forgotten, but Angelica didn't miss a beat! She immediately came up with a creative solution and made beautiful boutonnieres on the fly. It was such a relief knowing she could handle any curveball thrown her way, all while keeping a calm, positive demeanor.

Angelica is not only incredibly professional but also warm, kind, and easy to work with. She truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure everything is perfect. I felt like I was in the best hands throughout the entire planning process, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her help in making our wedding day unforgettable.