california wedding PLANNING AND DESIGN

Our SERVICES

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With creative vision, intentional planning, and guidance every step of the way, we make space for you to enjoy the process just as much as the celebration.

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What we’re known for

Hospitality

We believe a wedding is about more than how it looks; it's about how people feel. We thoughtfully consider the experience of our couples and their guests, creating celebrations that feel welcoming, elevated, and memorable.

Personalized Experience

No two couples or celebrations are the same. We take the time to understand our clients, their priorities, and their vision so their wedding feels distinctly theirs.

Calm Confidence

We bring a steady, solutions-oriented presence to every planning experience. Even when challenges arise, we lead with composure and confidence, allowing our couples and vendor partners to feel supported rather than overwhelmed.

Elegant white tiered wedding cake with embossed floral designs on a glass cake stand, surrounded by champagne glasses and greenery.
Elegant wedding reception table with floral centerpiece, tapered candles, glassware, and patterned tablecloth
Elegant outdoor seating area with a colorful floral arrangement, champagne glasses, white chairs, and table lamp on a glass coffee table.

“We truly had the best experience with Shelley and can’t recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she made the entire process feel organized, stress-free, and actually fun.”

Samantha and Kaleb
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Full-Service Planning and Design 

We lead the planning and design process from start to finish, guiding every decision, managing the details, and bringing your vision to life while keeping you involved in the moments that matter most.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Planning and support begins upon booking 

  • Venue scouting, recommendations and selection guidance

  • Monthly meetings to review planning progress and next steps with Principal Planner, Shelley

  • Continuous check-ins between monthly meetings as needed to make sure discussed details are going as planned

  • Personalized event design, styling and planning

  • Wedding design deck to execute your vision and ensure cohesiveness

  • Curated vendor sourcing, confirming and continued vendor communication, placing orders for rentals, linens, quantities and design details

  • Remain the main point of contact for all vendors throughout the planning process to refine, plan and finalize details

  • Confirming hotel block accommodations for you and your guests

  • Budget development and ongoing management

  • Guidance on thoughtfully curating your wedding website, stationery, and signage to complement your overall wedding design.

  • Create a custom floor plan + coordination of set up

  • A thoughtfully crafted timeline designed around you and your guests’ experience + execution on wedding day

  • Final vendor confirmations + and distribution of all wedding day documents 

  • Personal decor + detail styling

  • Ceremony rehearsal coordination

  • Access to wedding day kit

  • Full wedding day management with Principal Planner Shelley and a minimum of one assistant. Additional assistants may be required per the final guest count, production and timeline

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Wedding Management + Design 

Designed for couples who have chosen their venue and started building their vendor team, but want thoughtful guidance, a cohesive design vision, and a trusted planner to bring it all together.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Planning begins upon booking + structured check-ins

  • Initial venue visit + final walk through

  • Custom design guidance + curated design deck

  • Curated recommendations for non-design vendors

  • Budget guidance and support

  • Create a custom floor plan + coordination of set up

  • A thoughtfully crafted timeline designed around you and your guests’ experience + execution on wedding day

  • Final vendor confirmations + and distribution of all wedding day documents 

  • Personal decor + detail styling

  • Ceremony rehearsal coordination

  • Access to wedding day kit

  • Full wedding day management with Principal Planner Shelley and at minimum one assistant. Additional assistants may be required per the final guest count, production and timeline

*Our Full-Service Planning & Design and Wedding Management & Design experiences are tailored to your celebration, your priorities, and the vision you have in mind. We'd love to share more about what's included, investment, and availability. Inquire to receive our detailed planning guide and tell us a little about what you're dreaming up.

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Wedding Management 

We step in during the final months to organize the details, confirm logistics with your vendors, and bring everything together for the wedding day. You’ve done the planning; we make sure it all comes together so you can be present and enjoy it.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Guidance begins up to six months before your wedding

  • Detailed management begins two months prior to your wedding date

  • Review of all vendor contracts and booked services, confirming final logistics with all vendors

  • Timeline refinement, communication and distribution of all wedding day documents

  • Create a custom floor plan for your ceremony and reception areas +coordination of set up

  • Final venue walkthrough

  • Set up and style personal decor, signage, stationery, and meaningful items according to your planned design

  • Guidance and trusted vendor recommendations

  • Ceremony rehearsal coordination

  • Access to wedding day kit

  • 12 hours of wedding day management with Principal Planner, Shelley and at minimum one assistant. Additional assistants and hours may be required per the final guest count, production and timeline

Investment beginning at $3500

Every wedding is different, and we'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.

Let's connect, talk through your vision, and explore how Shelley Ann Events can bring it all together.

LET'S CONNECT
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Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, floral arch, and windmill in a lush orchard
Newlywed couple smiling together at an outdoor garden wedding reception
Wedding cocktail station with pastel hydrangea and rose flowers, drink menu, red cocktail, and floral garnishes.
Bride and groom posing on the front porch of a traditional white house with blue shutters.
Rectangular white-frosted cake decorated with strawberries, green grapes, and white flowers on a serving tray.
Smiling bride and groom celebrating at their wedding reception, with the groom raising his fist beside a candlelit dinner table.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table under a pergola, set with floral centerpieces, candles, plates, glassware, and black folding chairs.
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Wedding reception table with champagne flute, floral centerpiece, heart-shaped sunglasses, strawberry cake, and printed menu
Elegant outdoor wedding reception with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, string lights, and a Mediterranean-style venue

FAQs

  • For full-service planning and design, I recommend reaching out 12–18 months before your wedding, especially for popular California dates and venues. For wedding management + design, 6–12 months is a great starting point. Availability varies, so the sooner we connect, the better!

  • Absolutely! Our Full Service Planning + Design experience is thoughtfully tailored to each couple, with guidance from the earliest planning stages through the wedding day. We take the time to understand your vision, priorities, and the experience you want to create, then bring together the planning, creative direction, and details to make it happen. We also offer additional service options depending on where you are in the planning process and the level of support you need.

  • Yes! We’re based in California and work with couples throughout the state. Travel and logistics are considered based on your wedding location and the services you need.

  • We source vendors in intentional phases rather than all at once. Each category or curated group of vendors is introduced at the right time, allowing you to focus on current priorities, explore options thoughtfully, and make confident decisions without feeling overwhelmed. This approach keeps the process organized, minimizes decision fatigue, and makes each step feel more manageable.

  • Your wedding date is officially reserved once your contract is signed and your retainer is received. 

  • Yes! I personally lead and oversee every wedding, from the planning process through the wedding day. I’ll be on-site alongside my team, overseeing vendor coordination, managing the details, and ensuring the plans we’ve thoughtfully put in place come together. We create an experience that allows you to feel supported, confident, and free to be fully present with your favorite people.

SHALL WE BEGIN?

Your wedding deserves a thoughtful plan and a team that truly gets your vision. Whether you’re looking for full-service planning and design or support bringing everything together, we’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.

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