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Best California Wedding Planner

Plan to be Wowed is an event planning business based in California that services the entire Bay Area including the Tri-Valley, San Francisco, East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, and the Napa/Sonoma area. Plan to be Wowed provides clients with mindful comprehensive planning to create exception "wow me" moments.

Services Offered
Plan to be Wowed provides full service event planning + design and partial planning + design assistance.

Experience
Owner and principal planner Chrissy Wolfman, is a Certified Wedding Planner and has spent her entire professional career crafting her skills in event planning. Chrissy has her B.A. in Sociolgy (2008) and became certified wedding planner through CSU East Bay Continuing Education (2010). Chrissy spent over seven years working for IHG at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco as their social events specailist. She launched Plan to be Wowed in 2018 so that she can give clients a better more elevated and professional experience.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Plan to be Wowed

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Chrissy and her team at Plan to Be Wowed come highly recommended for wedding planning needs. Reviewers praise them for their attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring dream weddings to life. The team is described as incredibly hardworking and ensuring a beautiful and stress-free wedding day experience. Chrissy's organizational skills, industry connections, and custom checklists are highlighted, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable for couples. Guests also commend the team's dedication and flawless execution on the wedding day, emphasizing the value of hiring Chrissy for a memorable and seamless event.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Chrissy and her team at Plan to Be Wowed come highly recommended for wedding planning needs. Reviewers praise them for their attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring dream weddings to life. The team is described as incredibly hardworking and ensuring a beautiful and stress-free wedding day experience. Chrissy's organizational skills, industry connections, and custom checklists are highlighted, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable for couples. Guests also commend the team's dedication and flawless execution on the wedding day, emphasizing the value of hiring Chrissy for a memorable and seamless event.

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Ben J. Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond words! Incredible!!!

Chrissy and the team at Plan to Be Wowed could not be any better!!! They are incredible!

From start of day to the very last minute, they work hard to ensure a beautiful and perfect wedding day experience for the couple.

Working with them is nothing short of a dream. If you are on the fence at all about hiring a planning team, look no further YOU FOUND IT!!!!

Every little detail was perfect. The coordination of the day went so smooth and they were always on top of making sure it all went to plan.

I can’t put it any simpler than this, if you want to have a stunning wedding planned by the most on top of it team, this should be your planner!!! Drop everything and BOOK THEM!
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Neenu K. Sent on 04/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Truly WOWed us! Don't think just book already!

I booked Chrissy and team after reading the glowing reviews. And boy, were we impressed! I had a covid wedding. Any normal wedding is stressful ours was even more so because of the uncertainties due to covid. Without Chrissy, we would have been lost. She is the most helpful and thoughtful planner we have ever met.
At one point we had a difference of opinion about the layout of the wedding venue. We were really confused but in the end we went with Chrissy's choice and we were so glad we trusted her. She truly made the wedding magical and added her own finer touches that we truly appreciated and enjoyed. Her eye for beauty and detail is unmatched.
We had an outdoor wedding and were really worried about a rain forecast. Thankfully we had Chrissy who really managed to think of all possible alternatives and pulled it off beautifully. Even during the wedding day she was constantly checking on me to make sure I was feeling alright. I cannot recommend Chrissy enough. By the end of the wedding all my guests where asking for Chrissy. We had the most beautiful wedding thanks to Chrissy and her husband Chris's help. I highly highly recommend them for your special day.
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Nicole T. Sent on 12/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision!

Hiring Chrissy was hands down the best decision we made.
Chrissy came recommended to me by a colleague (both of us of were in cooperate event planning prior) so I knew her recommendation would be good - but Chrissy exceeded all expectations!
After a 15-minute phone call I knew I needed Chrissy!! Just that phone call itself, showed me a glimpse into her personality and professionalism. That is when I knew I needed her by my side for the next 6 months!
That’s right - we got our dream wedding of 160 people in a gorgeous Bay Area mansion, planned, and executed in 6 months! Did I mention this was all done during Covid times when everyone was replanning their postponed wedding?! Vendors were all short staffed, and no one knew what was to come with Covid guidelines.
If any of you have tried booking anything during Covid - you are probably sitting here, reading this review, and laughing at me! But with all the connections Chrissy has in the industry, not only did we get our dream wedding, but we also got the dream team when it can to vendors.
A month out from the wedding, after all was planned and Chrissy had sent over all her layouts and mockups of each space, we had to change everything. Chrissy didn’t bat an eye and a few days later the whole wedding was moved outdoors - heaters, lighting, and all additional equipment was secured- and we didn’t even have time to stress over it!
All my guests later told us they couldn’t even imagine an indoor wedding because the outdoor wedding was stunning, beautiful and perfect in every way and we couldn’t agree more!
Chrissy’s professional organizational skills, industry connections and her custom checklists kept us on track throughout the whole entire process. But the number one reason I would recommend Chrissy as your wedding planner is this: She made it as stress free as possible. As both my husband and I reflected on our wedding the following morning we both said the same thing- we enjoyed our time getting ready with family and friends the morning of and had zero ounces of stress, concern or nervousness knowing that our wedding was in Chrissy’s hands. For that, we will always be grateful for Chrissy and now we have a friend for a life!

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