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About
Hi! I'm Melanie, and I'll be your wedding guru! Whether you're someone
who loves to plan but needs help with the vision, or maybe you have the
vision but hate to plan, we can help. Our wish for you is to free your mind of the details so you can be present and absorb every moment. Enjoy your day!
Melanie Oliver Events is all about ease. If you want a no-fuss laid back
wedding, I'm there for it. I want your wedding to reflect you. Many times I'll get asked, "what do people normally do?" in so and so situation, and
although I'll be happy to tell you, I ultimately will advise that you do
whatever your heart desires. It's your wedding. I also love to encourage my couples to get creative and inject a bit of their personalities into their
wedding. It doesn't need to be extravagant. It can be something
as subtle as a signature drink or maybe include your 4-legged friend in the wedding party!
In three words: Calm, Fun, Organized
Serving San Diego and Orange Counties.
Overview
Hired 54 times
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2020
Services offered
Event type
Child's birthday party
Teen birthday party
Adult birthday party
Wedding
Planning services needed
Setup
Cleanup
Day of coordinator
Decorating
Supplies needed
Chairs
Chair covers
Tables
Tablecloths
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Maggie N.
Jun 29, 2026
Melanie did a fantastic job keeping things organized and running smoothly on our wedding day!! 10/10. She nailed it.
I was definitely in the “i’m not like a regular bride, I’m a cool bride” category ( we might actually be more difficult, sometimes being too chill is actually harder ) BUT Melanie kept the important things super organized and made sure I had plenty of say in every decision.
I didn’t know how much I needed a Melanie, but now that the wedding is over I can say with confidence my wedding would have been a hot mess without her and there’s NO WAY I could have enjoyed my day had she not been there.
I got to soak up every moment of wedding day bliss instead of worrying about operational stuff. I had multiple dance performances planned and she made sure everyone was ready! Including me!!
She was on time for every apt, she was professional, and she was patient. Highly recommended!!!
Isabella G.
Nov 19, 2025
I can't imagine my wedding without Melanie! I had no idea how important it is to have a wedding planner and after meeting with a few people I knew she was the one- she is very detailed and organized, and makes everything run so smooth. She anticipated all of my needs both in advance and especially day-of the wedding. She is a wonderful, kind, amazing human! Her energy also helped to make the day run smooth :)
Daniel P.
Sep 24, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a pleasure working with Melanie. We had her as our day of coordinator and she helped us tremendously with our timeline and organization. She had lots of great tips and knowledge which helped us with pivoting during unexpected events. She made sure to work within our budget and helped us with cost effective options especially on decor. During the reception, Harmony took over and did an excellent job, letting my husband and I know how the pacing looked while allowing us to enjoy our dinner. Overall, we were able to enjoy our day at a fairly stress free level for a wedding. We definitely recommend Melanie Oliver Events.
Details: 50 guests or fewer • DJ • Photographer • Venue
Wedding Coordination
Tara R.
Nov 24, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melanie was extremely helpful with helping to coordinate our wedding. Melanie’s calming presence and positive demeanor eased our anxiety before and during our event. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in planning our beautiful day.
Details: 50 guests or fewer • Decorator
Wedding Coordination
Kim D.
Feb 22, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melanie is absolutely amazing and we highly recommend her! She is thorough, detailed, communicative and a great planner/coordinator! She had great recommendations, took initiative, got all of our vendor contact info and then proceeded to get in touch with all of them to coordinate! We could not have had a better day and we are confident that our wedding day was smooth because of her! So if you’re in doubt, don’t be! Just sign up with her! Very reasonably priced and so, very helpful. She setup meetings every step of the way and knew exactly what needed to be done. We could not recommend her more highly! Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect, Melanie!
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We have 3 wedding planning packages with rates beginning at $1,150. If the packages don't quite fit your needs, we'll be happy to customize something for you. For corporate events please contact me. Complimentary consultation and estimates by phone.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Here's what you can expect from Melanie Oliver Events...
Once you reach out to us here through Thumbtack you'll typically get a response within an hour if not sooner. Unless it's the middle of the night!
We'll try our best to answer your questions based on what you share with us in that first message, but we always prefer to schedule a call so we can learn more about the services you need. Although, if you prefer to handle everything electronically, we can do that too.
Next, we'll write up a proposal for you to review and lastly if you choose to move forward we write up a contract and schedule our first meeting together. Preferably at your venue so we can do a walk through at the same time.
All of that can take as quickly as a day or two depending on how many questions you may have. So don't worry. If you're in a rush, we can help you out! Hope to hear from you soon!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
When it comes to weddings, even if you’re organized and love to plan the details, I recommend at the very least to have a day-of coordinator. Have you ever hosted anything in your home and found yourself not being able to enjoy it because you're running around doing everything. And that's just a small dinner party!
To have a successful event I would also advise booking us sooner than later. For a small corporate event, no less than 3 months before the event. For a larger event, no less than 6 months. The more time we have to work together, the better the turnout!
