Wedding Planning, Design & Coordination Services
Where your celebration takes shape.
Your wedding should feel like a fully realized world — not just a collection of beautiful things, but a day where every element is layered with intention and every moment unfolds exactly as you imagined. That’s what we build together.
Sophia Katarina Events is a boutique Orange County wedding planning and design studio based in Huntington Beach, serving couples throughout Southern California and beyond. From vineyard ceremonies in Santa Ynez to island weekends on Catalina, coastal celebrations in Santa Barbara to sun-soaked afternoons in Laguna Beach — wherever your day unfolds, we’re there. We intentionally take on a limited number of weddings each year so that every couple receives our full creative attention, refining your vision, curating the perfect vendor team, and managing every last detail on the day itself.
Our Services
Every couple deserves the right kind of support
Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need someone to take the final stretch — there’s a service built for where you are.
Full Wedding Planning & Design
For couples who want a creative partner from the very beginning — a complete planning and design experience where every detail is handled together.
- Begins before or just after you book your venue
- Full design development: mood boards, florals, rentals, stationery, lighting, and more
- Vendor research, curation, and management
- Meaningful guest experience details woven throughout the celebration
- Full day-of coordination and execution
Wedding Weekend Planning & Design
For couples who are envisioning a multi-day celebration. Every event planned, designed, and coordinated with the same intention as the wedding itself.
- Covers all events: welcome dinners, yacht days, brunches, cultural celebrations, and more
- Cohesive design direction across every gathering
- Seamless logistics and flow across all weekend events
- Tailored guest experiences that prioritize comfort and encourage connection
- Full on-site coordination for each event
Partial Wedding Planning & Design
For couples who have started planning and are looking for a creative partner to step in, elevate the details, and take it the rest of the way.
- Ideal if you have a venue and a few vendors booked
- Design development built on what you’ve already gathered
- Remaining vendor research, booking, and management
- Guest experience considered at every stage of planning & design
- Full day-of coordination and execution
Wedding Day Coordination
For couples who have done the planning and are ready to hand it off to someone they trust completely. Let us manage behind-the-scenes so you can enjoy every moment.
- Begins 60 days before your wedding day
- Full review of all contracts, timelines, and logistics. Vendor management and final confirmations
- Final venue walkthrough & ceremony rehearsal coordination
- Thoughtful hospitality and guest support throughout the wedding day
- Full day-of coordination and execution
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
For couples celebrating with under 25 guests — something small, intentional, and entirely your own, with every detail handled with care.
- Flexible timelines to accommodate shorter engagements
- Full design on an intimate scale: florals, rentals, stationery, and more
- Vendor research, booking, and management
- Tailored guest experiences that prioritize comfort and encourage connection
- Full day-of coordination and execution
How it works
Every love story starts somewhere
Inquire
Reach out through our contact page and tell us a little about your wedding — your date, vision, and what you’re looking for. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours.
Consult
We’ll schedule a complimentary consultation to get to know each other, talk through your vision, and explore what working together would look like. No pressure, just a conversation.
Begin
Once we’re the right fit, we’ll make it official and get to work. From here, every detail is in good hands, and the most beautiful part of the journey begins.
Sophia and her team ran things quietly and efficiently, exactly the way a great coordinator should. Every key moment was cued, transitions were smooth, and any behind-the-scenes adjustments happened without the couple ever feeling it.
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The moments that surround it matter too
From the proposal to the party, we’re here for every celebration along the way. Whether you’re marking a milestone or gathering the people you love, we bring the same care and attention to detail to every event we touch.
Planned Proposals
A beautifully orchestrated moment — from location scouting and styling to coordinating any surprises behind the scenes.
Engagement Parties
Celebrate your next chapter with an event that feels as intentional and elevated as the wedding to come.
Bridal Showers
A refined gathering for the bride-to-be — thoughtfully designed, beautifully styled, and completely stress-free for the host.
Rehearsal Dinners
Set the tone for the weekend with a dinner that feels warm, personal, and exactly right for the people around the table.
Anniversary Celebrations
Whether it’s your first anniversary or your fiftieth, together we’ll create a celebration to honor your journey.
Baby Showers
A beautifully designed gathering to welcome baby, celebrate the parents-to-be, and create sweet memories with the people that matter most.
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Beautiful moments happen when every detail has been thought of
Your questions… answered
What is the difference between a wedding planner, designer, and coordinator?
A wedding planner handles the logistics—budget, vendors, timeline, contracts, and the overall planning process from engagement to “I do.”
A wedding designer focuses on the aesthetic—mood, color palette, florals, tablescapes, rentals, and the overall visual story of the day.
A wedding day coordinator steps in closer to your wedding (60 days prior) to manage the final details and execute the day-of, ensuring everything you’ve already planned runs smoothly.
What sets Sophia Katarina Events apart?
Our boutique approach. We intentionally take on a limited number of weddings each year and space them thoughtfully, allowing us to dedicate our full creative attention to every couple. Each celebration is treated with the same care and craftsmanship we’d give our own—where personalized planning meets intentional, beautifully executed design.
Where do you plan and design weddings?
Wherever you’re dreaming of saying “I do”, we will be there to plan & design it with you.
Rooted in Orange County and inspired by the California coast, Sophia Katarina Events designs celebrations from Santa Barbara and Malibu to Catalina Island to Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Diego.
We also travel inland to Palm Springs, Temecula, Santa Ynez, and Julian. For couples drawn to celebrations farther afield, we travel throughout the country, into Mexico, and across the globe.
How far in advance should we book a wedding planner?
It depends on the level of support you’re looking for. For Full Wedding Planning & Design, we recommend reaching out as soon as you’re engaged, ideally 12-18 months out, though we’ve absolutely worked with couples on shorter timelines. The earlier we begin, the more we can shape together, but if your date is sooner, don’t hesitate to reach out.
For Wedding Day Coordination, we recommend contacting us at least 6 to 9 months before your wedding to ensure we’re available for your date.
If you’re unsure which is right for you, reach out and we’ll help you figure it out.
Which planning package is right for us?
The right package depends on the level of support you’re looking for. Full Wedding Planning & Design is ideal if you want guidance from the very beginning—a creative partner to refine your vision, curate your vendor team, and polish every detail along the way. Wedding Coordination is best suited for couples who have completed wedding planning and want an experienced team to step in and execute the day with care.
If you’re unsure which package is right for you, reach out. We’d love to learn more about your wedding and help you decide.
What if we don’t have a clear wedding vision yet?
You don’t need a clear vision when we start. Part of the process is exploring ideas together, discovering what resonates, and refining your vision as we go. Many of our couples arrive with only a feeling or a few inspirations, and the design evolves beautifully from there.
How involved will we be in the planning process?
As involved as you’d like to be. Our process is collaborative by design and every couple is different. Some love being hands-on with each decision, while others prefer to trust us fully and enjoy a more done-for-you experience.
No matter what you prefer, we’ll guide you through every decision, present curated options based on your style, and handle the logistics so you can stay focused on the moments that matter.
How do you balance our design vision with our budget?
Bringing your design vision to life thoughtfully is central to how we work. We help you identify which elements matter most, allocate budget intentionally, and find creative solutions that elevate the celebration without compromising its integrity.
A beautiful wedding isn’t about how much you spend—it’s about where you choose to invest.
How do we begin working together?
The first step is to reach out through our contact page. From there, we’ll schedule an initial consultation to discuss your wedding vision, goals, and what working together would look like. It’s also a chance for us to get to know each other, because the most beautiful celebrations are built on trust and connection.
Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you.
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