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Wedding Coordination & Management + Full-Service Wedding Planning + Event Planning Services + Virtual Wedding Planner Packages
There's nothing we love more than helping our couples coordinate and *celebrate* their dream wedding day! We treat every wedding as if we are helping our dear friends prepare for their wedding...because that is how we come to think of our clients!
Our Wedding Coordination and Management services extend far beyond day-of or month-of packages. Our services begin the moment you decide to work with us!
We would love to help plan your special event or wedding day so that you can enjoy your day celebrating with guests, instead of worrying about vendors, setting up decor, and answering questions.
Together, we develop a clear sense of your vision & priorities so that we can help support you throughout the planning process and handle any “day-of” issues that may arise.
We support couples all over Southern California and throughout the United States! With over 10 years of experience coordinating, we love helping our couples vision come together on their big day!
Getting married in Southern California and ready to get started? Let’s schedule a time to discuss your plans thus far and how we can help you achieve your dream wedding day!
Looking for an amazing, virtual wedding planner? We will set you up for success with our incredible Virtual Wedding Planner Package!
Overview
Hired 50 times
Background checked
7 employees
10 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2019
2018
Services offered
Vendors to coordinate
DJ
Caterer
Photographer
Videographer
Additional Services
Guest accomodation coordination
RSVP and invitation management
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Nisha B.
Sep 16, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I cannot say enough good things about Andrea. We had two events for our wedding and both were flawless thanks to all her hard work. We cannot have imagined more perfect execution. I know that she did an incredible job because my husband and I got to enjoy every moment of our events without any worry or stress. Andrea told us where to be whenever we needed to be doing something and the rest of the time was working diligently behind the scenes. She also always made sure every event in our wedding days started on time per our request, which I know was a challenge with my Indian family!
She made sure so many little details were taken care of like adding a few flowers to our cake just to make it a little more special or helping us Ice our siblings. My whole family talked about how professional and detail-oriented she was. We can't thank her enough. If you want a completely worry free and beautiful wedding, definitely work with Andrea. She will make sure everything you can and cannot think of will be taken care of!
Details: 201 - 300 guests • Florist • Decorator
Wedding Coordination
Tatiana S.
Jun 23, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
I seriously can't express how thankful and lucky I am to have found and have hired Andrea as my day of coordinator. She and her team went above and beyond to make my wedding day absolutely perfect and even more than what I had imagined. She was always so composed, sweet, and professional through this whole process leading up and on my wedding day. I would recommend her services to EVERYONE seeking to hire a trusting and a rockstar of a coordinator!
Andrea - Thank you again for all your help! You were a dream to work with! <3
Details: Reception • Ceremony • Cocktail hour • 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Caterer • Coordination will be needed only at a single location
Events by Abel's reply
Oh my gosh...that bouquet is still just so stunning! Thank you so so much for your kind review and words, Tati! We loved you and your family so much! Please keep in touch with us!
Wedding Coordination
Lindsay S.
Sep 22, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea and her team at Events by Abel are AMAZING!!!! From our very first conversation I knew Andrea was the right day of coordinator for us. She was friendly, kind, and so so organized. She was helpful and supportive months leading up to our big day. She helped us find vendors we still needed, and helped us come up with organizational ideas to help our day run smoothly. My husband is an Aussie, and weddings are a bit different there, so Andrea helped us make the perfect timeline to fit all of our international needs. A few days before our wedding an emergency happened and our videographer had to head out of state. Andrea helped us navigate through that and continued to keep me calm and reassured me it would all be okay. Then on our wedding day our DJ was running late, but I had no clue. Andrea and her team were able to play our ceremony and cocktail hour music, and shielded me from the stress and worry until all was worked out. Andrea and her team busted their butts to make sure my wedding ran smoothly and they shielded me for knowing about the snafus that were happening. My wedding would have been a disaster without Andrea, and I am forever grateful. If I had to plan a wedding again, I would hire Andrea every time!
Andrea was so easy to work with throughout the planning process even though I only booked her for the day of. She offered help and suggestion beyond what she was required and it was very obvious that she loves what she does.
On the day of, I had very little to stress about regarding the logistics of the big day as I knew that Andrea and her team had it handled. She executed the vision I had for my day beautifully and handled all of the details with ease. I would definitely recommend using Andrea for all of your wedding planning and event needs-she does not disappoint!
Details: Reception • Ceremony • Pre-ceremony (Bride's "getting ready" location) • 51 - 100 guests • DJ • Caterer • Florist • Venue • In the process of securing the venue • Coordination will be needed only at a single location
Wedding Coordination
Jennifer H.
Jun 8, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Andrea was there to help me and keep my nerves in check when a lot of the venue's dates and prices suddenly skyrocketed 2 weeks prior to my wedding. She have me so much advice, both for my wedding and life, and I would hire her for help for any other huge party/event I have in the future.
Details: 50 guests or fewer • DJ • Photographer • Videographer • Makeup artist / hair stylist • In the process of securing the venue • Guest accomodation coordination
Events by Abel's reply
I can't thank you enough for your kind words, Jennifer! I loved working with you (and nerding out over social justice and public health--haha!) and your family. Thank you again for choosing to work with us!
Wedding Coordination
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Andrea Abel
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All of our quotes can be customized. Please contact us for a custom quote.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our first step is a conversation about you and your fiancé's love story, your vision for your event, and your planning thus far. This typically takes an hour and can be done in-person, over the phone, or virtually. My approach to wedding coordination is to develop a clear sense of your vision and priorities as a couple so that I can handle all of the “day-of” issues that may arise and help you pull off your dream event!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a certified Wedding Planner and Event Planner and a member of Wedding International Professionals Association. I have an M.S. from Northwestern University, where I went on to work in Special Events for 8 years before ultimately starting my own company. I am also ordained through the Universal Life Church.
