My husband was hesitant to hire an event planner for our son's wedding reception, but Shumaila and her team made everything smooth and flawless. My husband was super impressed with her attention to detail, sincere attitude, and immense experience with area vendors to provide a wonderful and stress-free experience. My father-in-law was also speechless with the level of service she provided, and I quote: "It looked like this was a celebrity's wedding reception." Shumaila and her team will no doubt be HIGHLY recommended by me to anyone who needs event planning. I know I will surely use her in the future for all my large event needs! You cannot go wrong with this team!! Thanks so much for making our event a huge success :-) read more

I was introduced to SoCal Event Planners through my decorator Nafisa (Nafees Occasions). I needed a day of the event coordinator for my Reception event of 400 guests and I had very specific plans prepared for how I wanted everything to flow during the Reception day. Shumaila gave GREAT suggestions on how I can improve my vision for the event and make it flow in a way that would be SUPER enjoyable for family and guests. Her team was amazing on the day of the event! I didn't worry about a single thing because the communication I had w/ Shumaila prior to the event assured me that I would not have to worry about a single thing. We received numerous compliments on how amazing the reception was and how much our guests loved the flow or how everything was handled. Shumaila is professional, calm, sweet and an amazing coordinator. I couldn't imagine my wedding event without her presence. If you're looking for a coordinator that goes above and beyond I definitely recommend that you choose SoCal Event Planners for your wedding festivity needs. read more

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I worked with Shumaila for over a year planning my wedding-- during the pandemic. I went with her complete planning package which includes venue search. There were multiple times throughout the year where I felt overwhelmed or indecisive on if I should change my venue, postpone my wedding, etc. Shumaila supported me each and every step of the way. After it all, I was able to have my wedding at the venue and the date we planned for! Mehndi day (Day 1)- Shumaila and her team did a wonderful job taking care of me and my husband to be. She made sure we were well fed and hydrated before both our events. She also gave my family members detailed instructions on how to enter the ballroom and even had them practice beforehand! She was very good about sticking to the timeline, which I appreciated! She even took over as the DJ during the females only dance performances! She does it ALL you guys! Shaadi/Wedding (Day 2)- I cannot thank Shumaila enough for making sure my first look with my husband to be was perfect. And it truly exceeded my vision and was more than I could have imagined. My husband even teared up, which never happens! She even drove me to our spot across the venue and made me laugh the whole time. A week later, I found pictures/videos she took on my phone of our first look! During the event, she was timely and followed our discussed timeline. When I took a photo with Shumaila, my eyes welled up and I started to cry because of how much she did for me this past year to make sure my wedding was everything I wanted and more. One of the many moments she literally SAVED the day was when I realized on stage I forgot to give her the watch we needed to gift my husband. Right when I was able to let her know, she pulled the watch out of her purse. And that I was THE MOMENT when I was like I am so glad we hired you!!! She made sure certain aspects of my event were poppin' like our sparkler exit! Thank you Shumaila & team for making this day an absolute dream come true! I love you!! Shumaila's assistant Catherine also played a vital role behind the scenes! She was prompt, organized, and supportive! She is AWESOME!! -Iqra & Mudsar read more

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Shumaila helped us plan our daughter-in-law and son's wedding, she is fabulous with work with. She sees to it that every detail is arranged to the couples wishes. On the day of event she is there with her team to organize, setup, make sure everyone is following with timeline, and guide everyone through the evening. The wedding day went so smooth. We highly recommend Shumaila to help plan your wedding day. read more

Shumaila and her team are rockstars! She had come highly recommended a few months prior when one of my friends had gotten married and she raved about how Shumaila did an awesome job when it came to the planning and coordination for her events. The SoCal Event Planners team executed everything so beautifully for our wedding anniversary celebrations! From ideas on decor and floral arrangements to entertainment and table settings, Shumaila suggested awesome options that all fit it with the vision we had for the evening. The day of the event, the coordination was by far the most seamless process I had seen - Shumaila and her team were so organized and knew exactly what needed to be prepped beforehand. It took a lot of the stress out of our day and helped us enjoy those moments as a family! Thank you to Shumaila and her team - our event was everything we envisioned and so much more! read more

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Hands down the best decision to have SoCal coordinate the day of my wedding. I was lucky enough to have Shumaila lead on my wedding day. I don't know what I would have done without your team! Everything ran so smoothly and it took a huge load off my family. Thanks so much again! Truly recommend. It's worth it! read more

Alaina from SoCal Event Planners was our day of coordinator for our wedding reception in January 2022. Alaina took care of everything during our reception! She made sure our reception went as planned and on schedule. More than that, Alaina seamlessly took care of all of our unexpected surprises, including guests unexpectedly showing up or not showing up. What I appreciate the most is that we got to actually enjoy our reception thanks to Alaina; she asked if we were ok throughout the reception, made sure we ate, took care of our last minute timeline changes (there were quite a few!), and even took pictures of us during our sparkler grand exit. In fact, my favorite picture from our wedding day is one taken by Alaina during the grand exit! :) read more

So Cal Event Planners is the best! They had a handle on everything and made the event run more smoothly than I could've possibly imagined. They're definitely worth more than they charge! You can honestly plan as much as you want and make as many lists and schedules and directions as possible but unless there's a qualified, capable group of people to help execute it on the day of, there is an extremely high chance that something might go wrong. So Cal Event Planners is definitely the qualified, capable group to make every wedding run smoothly. I've attended too many weddings to count and there's a clear difference between weddings that have skilled wedding planners and those that do not. So Cal Event Planners made sure that we and our parents were able to eat and actually enjoy the event as well. Whenever my mom now sees a bride stressed out on her wedding day, she always either says "they should've hired Shumaila's team" or "why is she stressed when Shumaila's team is here?" One thing that I really appreciated but didn't even think much about until the event was over was how well they made sure the hall was set up. The first time I saw the hall was after the decorator had already left and I was walking in to take pictures before the event. I completely trusted the So Cal Event Planners team to ensure the decorations were perfect and that the programs/party favors and other details were all in order. They definitely did not disappoint; the hall was beautiful and that was one less thing I or my family had to worry about! read more

We really enjoyed having them, Alaina was the 3rd hand I didn't realize I needed. Would gladly recommend them to anyone getting married. She handled a desi wedding event wonderfully read more

In less than two months of planning, Shumaila was amazing before and during my wedding day. She made my wedding ceremony beyond what I expected. I was the happiest bride without any worries because she did all the worries for me. These are the things Shumaila did for me before the wedding day: 1. Researched and booked the venue (she also bargained with them for me) 2. Researched cake and i booked it 3. Picked and booked decorator (after asking me) 4. Picked makeup/henna artist and i booked them 5. Picked and booked photographer (after asking me) 6. Made a schedule (my cousin made it more detailed though) 7. She may also plan in decorating our hotel room 8. Distributed the party favors 9. Coordinated with groom side about their entrance (also brought gate ribbon and scissors) 10.Coordinated with groom and photographer and planned the pre photo shoot at the park These are the things Shumaila (with a migraine) did for me on the wedding day: 1. She and her assistant were constantly checking with me on the day of wedding if i needed/wanted something. 2. Made sure everything was running on time (or according to the schedule). 3. Tried to make everyone quiet while the speeches were going on 4.Made sure the food line was organized. She even cut the cake and distributed it 5. Made sure hubby and I were fed properly at the love table without any interruption from the guests. 6. She and her assistant took care of any last min change. 7. She was also my DJ. 8. They gifted me the bridal bouquet. I didn't buy one. 9. Shumaila's assistant stopped at a local starbucks and got me a cake cuz i was hungry after the couple photoshoot. She arranged a place so that i could pray with my bridal clothes and jwelery before entering the venue. Overall, Shumaila gave me the freedom of choosing what I wanted. The places where I didn't care, she took the lead. That's what I liked most about her during the wedding panning. An example of how caring she was: During the ceremony I asked her to escort me from the stage to the bathroom. She managed a bodna for me in the bathroom without me asking for it. May Allah reward her and her assistant! read more

Shumaila and her amazing team turned my last-minute COVID-wedding into a beautiful and elegant dream come true! Shumaila was flexible, patient, and attentive throughout the whole planning process so that on my wedding day I felt like I was effortlessly floating in a gorgeous and dreamy venue (that was actually my parents' backyard!!!). I am so so grateful for Shumaila and her amazing team! She will make anyone's wedding dreams come true as if it was her own wedding! read more

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I reached out to Shumaila after reading some of these Yelp reviews and recommendation from friends. But I was very disappointed in her services. I got the impression that she picks her clientele, spending more time on big orders and dismissing small events which is unprofessional in my opinion. Most importantly, it was very hard to get a hold of her. She took at least a week to respond to email and at least a few days on text messages. When she did respond, the conversation was short and she seemed uninterested. After each conversation, the orders were still incorrect on the invoice; it's like we never had a conversation. During the process, I wished someone would listen and talk to me but she was very dismissive. I don't recommend her at ALL because she certainly lacks professionalism. If I am spending money to plan an event, I want someone to talk to me and hear my ideas. read more

Had the most flawless experience with Shumaila and her team!! There is so much that goes into planning and coordinating a wedding and I couldn't imagine my wedding being as perfect as it was without her. There are so many small details that go into a wedding and I am certain that I was only able to see a fraction of all the effort her and her team put into my events when you take into account that so much goes on beyond the scenes. Even though I only hired Shumaila for my wedding and mendhi, she went above and beyond to even provide resources and support so that my other events like my valima went perfectly. P.S. I was one of those brides that thought I could coordinate myself and plan out everything myself. Trust me when I say this, there is so much going on day of that you will have 0 time to deal with actually coordinating. Things will go wrong, and the best thing you can do is have a coordinator who will take care of it for you! read more

Marvelous job! Shumaila and her team of coordinators orchestrated the wedding with such precision. It was nice to feel like a guest rather than running around and trying to make ends meet. Every step of the way from getting ready to the final exit of the bride and groom, happened smoothly without any issues. Thank you SoCal Event Planners read more

So, a few months before my wedding, my then to-be husband said "we don't need coordinators. We have family who can take care of everything." I just want to say, hiring SoCal event planners and NOT listening to my husband was the best decision I ever made!! That being said, I'm a stickler for being on time! See, I'm Pakistani. My husband is Indian. Both cultures are notorious for being late, to everything! And I couldn't handle that. I spoke to Shumaila, expressed my concerns, and she said "don't worry, we will handle all of it." And boy, they did. Her entire team (shout-out to Taz), worked with me and my needs. My wedding day was a breeze! Everything was so on point that I was shocked! Do yourself a favor and book them! They're affordable, professional, and work with you through all of it. read more

Where do I begin! First I highly recommend So Cal Event Planners! My family has worked with many coordinators for some of our family weddings in the past and so far we have been most satisfied with Shumaila and her team. If you actually want to enjoy your event that you've put so much time and money into, you have to hire them. My groom and I felt absolutely stress free on the day of and we're joking about how we felt like the president that day. For example when we had to squeeze in a photo session during our event Shumaila and her team arranged it all and made sure we were back to our event in time not even a second late and they had walkie talkies informing each other every move that was being made. I actually ate at my event because they organized everything and made sure my groom and I were take care of. She typed up and organized everything and when things went wrong during event I didn't even know because it was all handled through the team. They all were so kind friendly and I felt like they were all family. I was close to not hiring a coordinator thinking I would just give things to family and friends but I'm so glad I did. It was one of the best decisions I made and recommendations I could give any bride and groom. Thank you to the entire team for making a very happy/stress free bride and groom on their big day. I would definitely hire them again for our next event best money spent! #jasjeetika2018 read more

Shumaila is really a sweetheart and an amazing wedding planner. Our wedding happened in a very short span of time and Shumaila was super attentive from day one. She arranged the best makeup artist, photographers, DJ etc. On the day of our wedding , she frequently communicated with her team and made sure that everything was moving smoothly and was on time. She took care of each and every guest who attended the wedding and reception so wonderfully that they all were super impressed with how organized the wedding was. Thank you so much Shumaila; because of you we didn't had to worry about anything. I would also like to thank Camila who was our personal assistant for the entire day. Thank you So Cal Event Planners for making our big day so memorable. read more

Okay ... this review is so overdue but I've just been so busy & I didn't want to rush explaining how amazing of a job Shumaila & her team did for my July 2017 wedding. So Cal Event Planners was in charge of all my events - engagement, mehndi, nikkah/reception & walima ... there aren't even any words that I can put together to explain how perfect everything went & how amazingly the team worked together to make my special day unforgettable. Shumaila communicated with my parents every step of the way explaining what was going on & to everyone's surprise (guests & family), she made sure everything was on time, not late like most traditional desi weddings hahaha I even had a wonderful team member, Tasneem, stay with me throughout my photo shoot & entire wedding "waiting down-time" to help me with anything I needed & to comfort me because I was so nervous. That was the sweetest gesture & I think every bride needs it! There is so much more than I wish I could write out for this review but I don't know if everyone wants to read an essay lol ... however, in simple terms ... if you are considering hiring Shumaila & her team to coordinate/plan your event, DO IT ... don't even take another minute to think because she is totally worth it, your wedding day will become a dream come true!! My family & guests are still talking about my wedding even after it's been almost a year & they say it was the most well-organized wedding they've ever been to. I had an amazing time & so did my guests ... there's nothing more any bride would want. Thank you so so so much Shumaila & team for your hard work. I truly appreciated it. read more

I hired Shumaila for day of coordination for my mehndi and wedding day. It was one of the best decisions I made throughout the wedding planning process. The SoCal event planners team took such good care of my husband and I, and our families. They served my family appetizers before the event and made sure I was fed and hydrated all evening. They took care of all vendor relations on the day of and made sure I got to enjoy myself. Tasneem was with me both days and it felt like she was my best friend. They even helped us out with my dog and making sure she was part of our family photos. After the wedding they even decorated our room, make sure everything was packed and helped us load the cars. Shumaila went the extra mile and got us smoothies on our wedding day because she knew we had smoothies the first time we met. I'm so thankful I hired them for both days! read more

Shumaila & the entire team at SoCal Event Planners is absolutely amazing! They completely handled all aspects of decor & coordination for 2 of my major wedding events. I literally showed Shumaila 1 picture if my dream wedding and that was all she needed to make my exact vision come alive. Not only did Shumaila lead, plan, and organize my events, she also advised me on other aspects of the wedding process that are outside of her job description. For example, she heard me coughing on the phone so she immediately told me to have a teaspoon of honey & black pepper frequently in order to feel better. She also brought me multiple servings of tea ON my wedding day to soothe my cough. Shumaila is literally a life saver. My engagement was in April 2016 and we set our 500 people wedding date for August 2016. If it wasn't for Shumaila, there would have been no way that we would've been able to pull off such a classy event with soo many people so flawlessly. Thank you Shumaila & team for all your help & love. Please note that we know that you plan alllll types of events & you WILL be organizing all our future gatherings! With lots of love, Ruby & Ali Qazi read more

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We hired So Cal Event Planners to be our "Day of Coordinator" for our wedding and it was probably one if the best decisions we made pertaining to our wedding! Shumaila and her team took care of everything on the day of the wedding, my family and I were completely stress free and were able to enjoy the day! Shumaila and her team were so responsive prior to the wedding and answered all of our questions/took care of things all in a timely manner. I know people think they can save money by not hiring a coordinator or having a family friend take care of things but honestly hiring a professional like So Cal is so worth it! And their pricing is very reasonable in my opinion, they go above and beyond. I have been and will recommending So Cal to my friends for their events. I was lucky enough to have Shumaila be the lead coordinator at my wedding but her whole team was amazing as well! Highly highly recommend! read more

This is a little late. Shumaila and her team did my daughters first birthday. I had a vision of what I wanted and actually don't even live in state where the party was going to happen. She had an open line of communication and literally made my vision come to life! Everything from the decor to the desserts to the little details cake out perfect! Everyone was so impressed with how it turned out and it would not have been possible with their team! I would definitely, 100% use this team again for any event I would plan in the future! read more

Shumaila was really the key component I needed to bring my dreams into reality. I had a really different set of goals and vision for my wedding and what impressed me most about Shumaila and her team was their flexibility and dedication to meeting those goals. Prior to contacting her, I felt like I was running around in circles, exhausting my breath trying to communicate this vision to decorators, renters, etc. only to be potentially manipulated into buying into their standard and very limited services. And even in that process I was being quoted exorbitant fees for services that did not reflect what I had communicated. As soon as I started working with Shumaila, those ideas began to come forward into reality and the end result was better than what I had even initially imagined and at a fraction of what I was being quoted for directly by vendors. She was very easy to work with, listened very attentively and gave us phenomenal results that were within our budget. The results spoke for themselves. My family members, friends and guests were all literally floored by my wedding and all of that was accomplished by her with a sincere investment in maintaining a manageable overall cost. Working with Shumaila, at a minimum you'll save her rate in the rates she'll get for you with vendors, and then beyond that you will have an event that really reflects the uniqueness of the two of you as partners. To put it very simply, hiring her was the best decision I made throughout the entire planning process. We are very grateful for her and her team's help. Their attention to detail and diligence were very impressive all the way through. On our wedding day we were so thoughtfully attended to that we can confidently say that we did not fall prey to the "you don't get to eat on your wedding day" nonsense. I can honestly say that even my more ridiculous musings were met with a "challenge accepted!!" kind of attitude. I needed gel soles for my poor dying feet on the wedding day and her team got them to me promptly and then helped me put them on!! Her entire team is thorough and meticulous and I really can't express enough how appreciative I am for their effort. read more

Shumaila and her amazing team planned my unforgettable and beautiful wedding! We had gotten engaged a few months before covid started and as a result needed to cancel and postpone our wedding multiple times. In the end, we were able to pull together and plan a beautiful covid friendly outdoor wedding in just 6 weeks! Without Shumaila and her team this would not have been possible at all. They are incredibly well connected and knowledgeable about the wedding/event planning process, and really understood the aesthetic we were going for. As a result they put us in touch with great vendors, and seamlessly coordinated everything for us. I cannot recommend them enough for all event planning needs! read more

Shumaila and her team really delivered. We hired her for our baby shower and everything was just beautiful ! I showed her pictures of what I wanted and she handled the rest. She was very patient and I would definitely use them again in the future. Highly recommend! read more

Great coordinator , easily available to answer questions and offer suggestions Like their promptness in responding to questions will definitely refer them to my friends and family read more

This review is about 7 months overdue but I hope that the folks at SoCal Event Planners can forgive me for my lateness. If you're reading this because you're asking yourself if hiring an event planner is worth it, the short answer is: YES. Stop reading, open your email and send Shumaila a note for her availability. The long answer comes with a loooot of details. I'll start with the reason why I decided to hire Shumaila. I knew there were several things that needed to be handled the day of the wedding that I could not delegate to any of my guests or family members, as everyone was coming from out of town. We also had a joint reception, so effectively my in laws and my parents were planning an event together for the first time and I needed to make sure there was someone that could handle both of them without ruffling too many feathers. So, I went looking for a day-of wedding coordinator. There was not a single coordinator in the Bay Area who could handle my requests for a reasonable price. I decided to ask Shumaila about her rates, which seemed reasonable. Even though my wedding took place in the Bay Area, Shumaila promised me she could handle the travel, the unfamiliar vendors, and my crazy family. Everyone was COMPLETELY skeptical about hiring her but I kept insisting it was worth it because I knew I would not be able to micromanage my wedding and 500+ guests by myself. The day of my mehndi, the hair artist did a terrible job pinning my dupatta so that heavy thing was effectively pulling my head back for a solid 8 hours, killing my neck. I also danced all night, forgot to eat anything or drink water all day, and only slept 4 hours. The next day when I woke up for my reception, I literally looked and felt like a zombie bride. I had no emotional or physical energy to deal with anything that day. I remember my MUA gluing eyelashes on me and me not being able to open my eyes again, not because they were glued together, but because I was so goddamn tired I could not physically keep my eyes open. I tried so hard not be a bridezilla for the past 6 months and I felt like I couldn't hold out for the last day. And then, Shumaila reported for duty in my bridal suite. She did everything. She helped me stay calm when the same hair artist from the day before was completely rude and unhelpful and refused to pin my dupatta. She ran to my groom's rescue when he cut himself while shaving. She sent her team members to decorate my cake and help decorate our gift table which we forgot to do ourselves. She took us to our photoshoot location. She coordinated with our decorator when we forgot to order chivari chairs. She made sure I ate lunch and drank water. She coordinated all of my family pictures so that no one missed out on their photo ops. She took my groom and me to our suite before the reception started so that we could have a chance to rest and recuperate before the madness. Somebody handed me appetizers and some coffee. She gathered all my family members for the grand entrance. She made my wedding so much fun for me, like not telling me when the joota chupai was going to happen, and coordinating a surprise dance my husband had planned for me. She made sure we had dinner. She made sure we had a chance to go to the photobooth. She kept telling me to relax and have fun so that none of my guests knew how exhausted I was. There were so many little things that went wrong that day that I had no idea about because she handled them all behind the scenes. At the end of it all, when we got upstairs to our hotel room, she had gathered all the random items that I had scattered around throughout the day. She even boxed some food and cake for us. Throughout this whole process, Shumaila was honest, communicative, and super helpful. I felt like she genuinely cared about our wedding, and she went a long way to make us happy. I know it must not have been easy, with us being her first clients in the Bay Area, but the team really showed up for us. When my family reminisces about my wedding, my parents always say that hiring Shumaila's team was completely worth it. Because of them, I was able to enjoy my wedding the way I always dreamt I would. So, if you are having a small wedding, or if your friends and family have gone through this whole wedding planning process before, you could save yourself some $ and handle everything on your own. But, if you want to reduce stress on yourself and have a professional deal with all the gritty details for you, I would definitely recommend this team! read more

My husband and I hired the SoCal Event Planners team for "Month of" wedding coordination for our wedding ceremony and reception. Given that I was not working at the time, I did most of the wedding planning and hired the So Cal Events team to run the show on the day of and also provide support during the planning period. The team did a great job on the day itself! My husband and I had a multicultural fusion wedding (Indian/Chinese/Japanese). I hired Shumaila and her team because they had a lot of experience with fusion weddings as well as the necessary cultural competency. Shumaila was super responsive from the initial consult. She is very friendly and warm and definitely put me at ease through the planning period. An additional challenge of mine was that while my wedding was in Pasadena, I was living in the Bay Area. So basically much of the planning had to be remote. As I only hired her and the team for "month of" coordination, the expectation was that I would do all of the vendor booking myself though I could ask her for recommendations for vendors. While Shumaila did provide recommendations when I asked, none of her recommendations ended up working out for various reasons. Some of her recommended vendors were rather unprofessional-- I won't go into detail since the behavior of other vendors isn't SoCal Event Planners' fault but I do think they should do some vetting on who they recommend as it can look bad by association. But in the end I was able to book all the vendors I needed (and Shumaila provided guidance if I was missing a particular type of vendor) and while the planning was stressful, I'm glad I had someone I could call/text for advice during that time. I had two on-site visits with her and she was very flexible and worked with my travel schedule. As the day of approached, the team was super organized and my lead coordinator Tasmeen did a great job tying up loose ends and getting ready to run the show. Shumaila provided extra staff for free and my wedding and reception went smoothly. My husband and I were actually able to ENJOY and RELAX on our wedding day because we knew we were in good hands. We are so grateful to the team and felt that So Cal Event Planners did a great job running the event on our big day! read more

I cannot thank Shumaila and her team enough for helping my family and me during my wedding. They went above and beyond to make sure every last detail was perfect. They handled everything beautifully, and were so professional. Every person from SoCal Event Planners was so personable and made my wedding day run so smoothly. Even before all the recommendations from friends, I knew Shumaila and her team could take on my 800+ guest wedding from our very first phone conversation. She is so easy to work with and makes sure everything is planned down to the last detail. She was accommodating of mine and my family's haphazard schedule for our planning meetings. I cannot recommend SoCal Event Planners enough- they made sure that my family and I didn't have to worry about anything on the day of the wedding. Thank you so much for all that you did!! :) read more

When you're preparing to celebrate one of the most important occasions of your life you have some pretty high expectations of how you envision things. In the chaos of hiring decorators, catering, DJs, and booking a venue it's very easy to become overwhelmed. The one mistake we made when hiring So Cal was not doing it soon enough. They were incredible. During the weeks leading up to the event we soon realized just how important it was to have a coordinator. She thought three steps ahead and was aware of things that didn't even occur to us. Now let's talk about the big day. Things could not have gone smoother and been more comfortable. Our coordinators were amazing. They were always within reach and made every effort to serve our needs. Soon after the day was over we couldn't stop hearing from friends and family just how smooth things were. We cant take credit for it and have So Cal to thank. There is no doubt in my mind that these coordinators are worth every cent and I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants things done right. read more

I was in need of affordable decor and coordination and I'm so glad I found So Cal Event Planners!!! I talked to Shumaila and instantly knew she was going to be my coordinator. She was always very patient with me throughout the planning process as well as during the wedding itself. I was in touch with her via text and phone calls and she was available for me when I needed her. I could count on her to make things happen! Tonya handled the decor and was awesome to work with as well. They were both great listeners and provided feedback when I asked them. The wedding was absolutely amazing and I'm so happy with how things turned out :) Thank you!!!! read more

I contacted SoCal Event Planners for help designing my engagement party. I was looking for a rustic and romantic vibe with soft lighting. The event took place in a backyard and started late in the afternoon and ran into late evening so it was really important to make sure that there was enough lighting for pictures and that any weather accommodations were made (although we're in SoCal, it was predicted to rain the day of the event). I ended up working with Shumaila who achieved my vision much better than I could have imagined! Shumaila was kind, responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She responded to any concerns I brought up throughout the planning process. She also made sure to bring up any potential design blindspots. I never planned a party before and I was stressing out before I got in touch with Shumaila who handled everything so gracefully. She paid so much attention to every detail and made me feel comfortable. If she didn't have a particular item that matched my event idea/them (ex: loveseat) in her inventory she made sure I found one that matched what I had in mind and coordinated everything with other vendors. I'm so happy that someone suggested I look into SoCal Event Planners! Compared to other planners I've contacted, no one comes close to SoCal Event's competitive pricing, kindness, and care. A week later and I'm still smiling at how everything turned out (it was a gorgeous setting, I had so much fun, and I was so relaxed the day of). read more

I'm not even sure I have words to articulate what a wonderful job Shumaila and her team did to make my wedding as beautiful as it was. My wedding was exactly how I envisioned it and so much more. The decor was amazing: my mehndi, nikah, wedding reception and brunch were phenomenal! Shumaila and her team were superb! I highly recommend anyone in search of a wedding/ event planner to definitely contact SoCal event planners. I understand there may be an abundance of event planners in the LA market, but Shumaila and her team not only make your dream wedding a reality but go above and beyond any of your expectations. I was so impressed by Shumaila and each member of her team: each one of them were personable, caring, witty, fun, and exuded so much warmth. So many of my family members and friends came to tell me how amazing Shumaila and her team were-talking about how they looked after each and every detail with so much love and care. I live in Michigan but had my wedding in LA this past July. I met with Shumaila one time in December and then did most of the planning on the phone or via email for 7 months. Shumaila was available anytime I reached out to her (even with the 3 hour time difference), not only available for me but for my dad and husband as well! If I felt something did not fit my budget or had something else in mind, Shumaila had options for me within minutes. I use to think to myself " wow she really knows her stuff"! I met with her ONE time in December at her warehouse and from that one meeting she gathered exactly what I wanted. She remembered every detail I mentioned during our meeting and made it a reality. Shumaila is excellent at what she does and highly talented! One memory that stands out the most is how Shumaila made time to check in on me throughout the weekend not only as my wedding planner but as a friend- offering to bring me dinner, coffee in the morning and to just be there for moral support! I must say by the end of the weekend I felt as if Shumaila and her team were family. Thank you so much SoCal event planners for an absolutely amazing wedding and for a very positive & memorable experience!!!! read more

I just want to say I love shumaila so much! Not only is she a super sweet person, she follows through with everything you can possibly want. My husband and I hired her for our wedding...and she helped ease the stress of everything the entire way. She's the one who found my dream venue and found all the vendors....she even helped me with henna night which she didn't have to do. Wedding planning is already stressful enough, so having someone like her to guide you every step of the way is a blessing. Thank you again shumaila and the team at SoCal event planners!! I can't wait to have another party to hire you guys! read more

I cannot thank Shumaila and her team enough for helping plan and coordinate my wedding last month. I started planning myself and was so overwhelmed that I decided to find a planner- Shumaila was my pick! As soon as she started helping me, my stress levels went down and I was able to breathe again! She put me in touch with vendors within my budget- which I wasn't able to do during my own research. All the vendors we picked really pulled through- the photographer, decorator, dj- all of them were great. During the day of the wedding, my husband and I were expecting to be stressed and not have time to enjoy our food or anything. Our experience was the opposite. The coordinators were so amazing on the day of- they made sure I was taken care of- bringing me water, food and taking care of things without having to ask me too many questions- I felt relaxed and was able to enjoy the day. Overall, having Shumaila and her team was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. read more

One of the best decisions ever! If you think you don't need a wedding planner, think again! Lol. Shumaila & her team handled mehndi coordination, wedding coordination, planning from A to Z, timelines, vendors, guests, practically anything and everything that had to do with our wedding! Because of them, we thoroughly enjoyed all of our events & danced the night away! Wedding planning can be very very stressful, but when you have such an awesome team of trained professionals who have been doing it for so long, the craziest time of your life truly becomes the most enjoyable. For all of the brides getting ready for their big day, remember to enjoy in the moment & that's only possible if you don't burden yourself with the tension and weight of the wedding! Thank you once again SoCal Event Planners! read more

I went to college with Shumaila of So Cal Event Planners and when I was looking for a day of coordinator for my wedding reception, she came highly recommended. After an initial meeting with Shumaila where we went over all the details of the event, I was completely convinced to hire her. And honestly hiring Shumaila as a coordinator was the BEST decision we made in regards to the wedding planning process. She is diligent, responsible, professional and a completely dependable person to rely on for all your needs for your big (and stressful) day. An example of Shumaila's thoroughness: Right before our grand entrance, my husband and I had dinner in our bridal suite (which of course Shumaila had taken care of, to ensure we were fed) and I realized that my red lipstick had worn off after eating. I called Shumaila in a panic, and lo and behold she had the exact shade of lipstick stowed away in her bag. Now that's being RESPONSIBLE. Shumaila coordinated with all the vendors prior to the event to ensure that everything would run smoothly. We met several times before the event to ensure she had all the items needed to setup our place card table etc. She made sure that the food was ok, and properly filled, and coordinated with our photographer to ensure that all our most important shots get taken. Shumaila also coordinated our entrances along with the wedding party and essentially made sure that the event was coordinated, organized and as seamless as possible. If you feel that you don't need a day of coordinator you are wrong! Hiring Shumaila ensured that myself along with my husband and our families and bridal party did not have to worry about a single detail and everything was taken care off; and we basically enjoyed the day and had a great time with our guests. Just hire So Cal Event Planners, pass the baton to Shumaila and wait for the magic to happen. read more

Shumaila and her team were absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Shumaila is extremely professional and personable and will guide you every step of the way. I was completely clueless as we started planning our reception but had an amazing event with the help and coordination of this wonderful team. We were left amazed at not only the planning before the event but even with all of the coordination needed (timeline, speeches, cake, powerpoint presentation, audio, songs, dinner, etc) on the day of the event. Shumaila is a relentless worker and helped us realize a reception event that went beyond our imagination. I recommend Shumaila and the So Cal Event Planners team without hesitation! read more

Shumaila and her team were AMAZING! I couldn't ask for a better team of wedding coordinators to plan and coordinate my wedding. Their organization is on point and they are aware of every detail at all times. They put me, and my family at ease from the minute we hired them, to the end of the event. I am beyond thrilled and satisfied with every aspect of their team and of their coordination. They made sure we ate, relaxed, stayed hydrated, and took care of everything. Because of them our wedding was absolutely perfect, and they made this possible. SoCal Event Planners, you all are amazing and I can't thank you enough!! :) read more

Shumaila and her team coordinated my entire wedding (Nikkah and Reception). I honestly never imagined that I could be so relaxed on my wedding day. The wedding would definitely not have been a success or even possible without the help of Shumaila and her amazing team. They literally blew us all away with their organization and dedication. They were there for us every step of the way throughout the entire day and kept us so calm and relaxed. There was someone with me at all times making sure I was looking and feeling my best and eating properly. I never even thought I would get to sit down and enjoy my wedding appetizers or foodIt's one thing being wedding coordinators and making everything goes smoothly but they far exceeded any expectations we had. I mean who gets on the stage to feed the bride and groom gelato? Wedding coordination by SoCal Event Planners was by far the best decision I made for my wedding. read more