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So Smitten Special Events - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
So Smitten Special Events - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
So Smitten Special Events - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
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SO SMITTEN SPECIAL EVENTS

(4.9 Score)
3764 Orange Avenue,
Long Beach, CA 90807 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Full and Partial Planning ✓ Day-of Coordination ✓ Color Scheme and Theme ✓ Order Flowers and Rentals ✓ Budget Creation and Management ✓ RSVP Management ✓ Vendor Communication and Coordination ✓ Officiant Coordination ✓ Create Design Concept ✓ Research and Secure Venue and Coordinate All Vendor Meetings ✓ Special Events ✓ Graphic Design ✓ Candy Buffet ✓ Decor Rentals

"So Smitten Special Events stands as one of the highly acclaimed wedding planning companies in Long Beach, recognized for its exceptional work. Marni Farmer, the owner and operator, leads the company with expertise and passion. Together with her skilled team, Marni has successfully planned and coordinated numerous weddings and events over the past decade. Their wealth of experience allows them to excel in serving newly-engaged couples, as they have navigated the planning process many times before. With a genuine love for meeting new people, the So Smitten Events team prioritizes client comfort and happiness throughout the entire journey. Throughout the years, they have cultivated strong connections with sincere and reputable vendors, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for their clients. Additionally, they take pride in offering invaluable online planning tools and worksheets, enabling clients to keep wedding details up-to-date and organized effortlessly. Clients can rest assured knowing that their dream wedding will come to life, as So Smitten Events is fully insured and certified in Event Planning by the U.S. Career Institute. With their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence, So Smitten Events guarantees peace of mind and an unforgettable wedding experience.

2026 Update: So Smitten Special Events will manage the larger elements of planning your special day. Their team works closely with you and your budget to recommend top-notch vendors, manage your wedding finances, and guide you through all the important details."

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Price:

Decor Rental
Minimum Spend $100
Delivery Fee $50
Non-Client Minimum $300
Base Content Creation Package $2,299
Osmo Pocket 3 Camera Add-On $200
Additional Coverage Hour $250
Additional Edited Video $250
Second Content Creator Hour $200
Additional Event Coverage Hour $300

Contact:

(805) 748-8636 (562) 247-4662

Mon-Sun: 9am - 6pm

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Taryn Collins & Co - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
Taryn Collins & Co - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
Taryn Collins & Co - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
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TARYN COLLINS & CO

(4.8 Score)
Long Beach & Surrounding Areas,
Long Beach, CA 90815

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓ Engagement Parties ✓ Birthdays ✓ Full and Partial Planning ✓ LGBTQ Weddings ✓ Ceremony ✓ Reception ✓ Videography ✓ Event and Month Of Coordination ✓ Anniversaries ✓ Photography ✓ Baby Showers ✓ Transportation ✓ Timeline ✓ Budget Analysis ✓ Catering ✓ Full-service Planning

"Taryn Collins & Co is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment where every unique love story is honored and captured authentically. Taryn Collins is the proud founder of this wedding company. She has over a decade of experience planning weddings. She has a team of professionals who ensure a unique and unforgettable experience. They also specialize in collaborative full-service planning. Taryn Collins & Co also ensures that your special day is more elegant without any stress, and also leaves couples with memories to cherish for a lifetime. Clients can also schedule their appointments for various services through the website.

2026 Update: Taryn Collins & Co, formerly known as SoCal Wedding Consultant, continues to set the standard for excellence in the wedding industry, making every celebration as unique and remarkable as the couple it honors."

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Contact:

(949) 242-0130

Open 24 Hours

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JM Event Planning & Production - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
JM Event Planning & Production - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
JM Event Planning & Production - Long Beach, CA Wedding Planners
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JM EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION

(4.7 Score)
269 Obispo Avenue Back House,
Long Beach, CA 90803
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Since 2020

Specialty:

✓ Wedding and Event Planning ✓ Bar Services ✓ Day of Coordinator ✓ Bartenders for Weddings ✓ Rentals ✓ DJ ✓ Photobooth ✓ Beverage Service ✓ Rehearsal Dinners ✓ Private Parties

"JM Event Planning & Production specializes in delivering seamless services for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties. Jennifer Miranda is the owner of this company and has over 18 years of experience in this industry. She is also certified in Wedding & Event Planning. During her high school years, Jennifer gained experience working at casino night productions. Her attention to detail and design is not just a professional strength but a personal passion, especially with details for home decorating. She has a team of professionals who handle logistics and other wedding needs. For 15 years, the team has organized unforgettable weddings and special events in extraordinary locations. Clients can contact them for various services via the website.

2026 Update: JM Event Planning & Production has a dedicated hospitality production team specializing in residential weddings and private events."

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Price:

Package Price $3,900

Contact:

(562) 964-4771 (562) 277-1827

Mon, Wed-Sat: 9am - 6:30pm
Tue & Sun: 9am - 5pm

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SO SMITTEN SPECIAL EVENTS REVIEWS

Marni has been such a blessing! If you're debating about hiring a wedding planner, do not hesitate to hire her and her team. We unfortunately had a very unprofessional planner prior to her who left us high and dry during the pandemic. Marni quickly took over and guided us throughout the rest of our wedding planning process. We could not have been happier with our choice having her as our planner! We had countless emails and video sessions and in person/design meetings -- which were so helpful and put us at ease. She is so detail-oriented and always quickly responded to our emails. We also had our pup incorporated into our wedding and she even had a doggy sitter as a service! You will not regret having Marni and her team on your special day.

Marni and the team at So Smitten were WONDERFUL! There is absolutely no way we would have been able to pull off our dream wedding without them. Marni was so attentive to every detail, timeline, contract, etc throughout the entire planning process. She helped guide us in making our dream wedding a reality and we had so much fun in the planning process. Hire So Smitten Events! You will not regret it!

Marni and her team are incredible - seriously, book them now! We had the best experience planning our belated wedding reception this past June. Marni knows everything and stays on top of every detail. She was able to recommend the most amazing vendors who all of our guests were raving about. And even when she didn't already know someone, such as a place to order hoagies from, her team researched and presented us with a few well reviewed options. Both of our events were as smooth as can be, as the So Smitten team made everything effortless and delightful, with zero hiccups. I'll be recommending Marni to everyone I know.

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TARYN COLLINS & CO REVIEWS

Taryn and her team are the absolute best!!! We did full planning with Taryn, and she made the entire process soooo much less stressful than it would have otherwise been. We didn't want a super fancy wedding, and she never pushed us to do anything at a bigger scale than what we wanted but provided sage advice and wedding industry expertise that helped us make decisions about our budget. I'm beyond grateful that we made the investment of hiring her - it made a huge difference in our quality of life during the 18 months that we were planning! Taryn was so calming, kind, and on top of things at every step of the way. She had great ideas for the design (which turned out just gorgeous!) and was super collaborative. She also had excellent suggestions for vendors. When it came time for our wedding weekend, we were able to completely relax and be in the moment because we trusted her so much to run the day smoothly. She and her team (shoutout to Caleb and Adreanna) handled everything so beautifully, and my new husband and I had the best day we could have imagined! I wish every couple could have a Taryn for their wedding - the peace of mind she gave us was an incredible gift.

If you want to have the smoothest wedding day possible, surrounded by the most professional and attentive to detail team, then Taryn is your go-to. My (now) husband and I have very busy jobs, and planning a large cultural wedding was going to take up so much time that neither of us had. Taryn made this process incredibly smooth and so stress free for us which was so so important. She gave birth to her sweet twins right around our wedding date so she unfortunate could not be there to celebrate with us in person, but she provided multiple extra coordinators on the day of to make sure everything went PERFECT. My husband and I felt nothing but bliss on our wedding day and that was all thanks to Taryn and her team, we cannot thank you enough!

Excellent and thorough service. They get back right away, are flexible and offer great, personal event planning.

JM EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION REVIEWS

Well I see why the 5 star ratings! I am a professional bagpiper ( bagpipeplayers.com) and was contacted last year for a big wedding in Brentwood. This was a pleasure to work with Devin and her team. Devin made it simple. Emails for details and even a conference call with the bride. Everything was professional. At the wedding, Devin had every detail worked out for me to be a surprise bagpiper for the bride! How exciting for the guests. With 40 years of experience as a bagpiper, I wish I had more opportunities to work with JM.

Working with JM Events was a fantastic experience. We used them for bartending services at my husband’s 50th birthday party. Our bartender Ken showed up on time, was professional, and our party attendees enjoyed speaking with him while he made fantastic drinks. Jennifer continuously checked in before and after the event to ensure all went smoothly. I would use them 100 times over!! Thank you JM team.

Jennifer and her team were great to work with! She followed up every step of the way, was considerate with our needs, and even showed up earlier than promised to set up! 10/10 recommend! :) 1

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SO SMITTEN SPECIAL EVENTS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TARYN COLLINS & CO Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JM EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10