Wedding Planner Services
WEDDING PLANNER LOS ANGELES
Full Service Wedding Planning & Production
Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design is a full-service wedding planner in Los Angeles, producing elevated celebrations through a seamless integration of wedding planning and wedding design and production. Instead of separating these elements, we approach each wedding as a complete and unified process, providing a seamless one-stop shop for your wedding planning, design, floral, and wedding production needs. From initial concept through final execution, every decision is guided by a clear creative direction, allowing the entire experience to feel cohesive, intentional, and fully realized.
Luxury Los Angeles Wedding Planner
Eddie is a renowned wedding planner in Los Angeles that couples turn to for a refined and design-driven approach. He offers the ability to create immersive and layered environments while also handling every logistic.
By offering wedding planning, design, and production together, Eddie creates weddings that showcase a cohesive vision. Every wedding he plans feels fully realized, from the spatial design to the guests' experience and the atmosphere.
In addition to Los Angeles, Eddie plans weddings throughout Southern California and destination weddings worldwide.
“Eddie Zaratsian stands as one of the most sought-after minds in the wedding industry today.”
Wedding Planning & Design
Eddie has designed and produced weddings for decades, becoming the go-to planner for clients seeking creativity and precision.
Today, Eddie and his team offer comprehensive wedding planning services in Los Angeles, combining elevated design with expert coordination to deliver truly memorable events.
He is an expert in planning parties, designing, and producing events. This means you have one creative partner who will handle the idea, look, and all the details from beginning to end.
Why Work With Us As Your Wedding Planner?
Led by Eddie, with decades of wedding design & planning experience
Eddie personally handles every wedding, ensuring the design and planning process align from beginning to end.
Trusted by clients as a go-to planner for full-scale weddings
Seamless integration of design, logistics, and execution
Deep relationships with top Los Angeles venues and vendors
Proven track record of delivering high-end, stress-free events
Wedding Planning Services
We offer full-service wedding planning and design, guiding each project from initial concept through final execution. Our approach ensures that every element—creative, logistical, and experiential—is part of a cohesive vision.
We lead the entire planning process rather than offering partial or day-of services. This way, we can provide a wedding that feels fully refined and is executed to perfection.
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Wedding Venue Selection Los Angeles and Beyond
Wedding planning starts with selecting the right venue, and we guide you through this process. We help you explore options that reflect your vision while supporting the logistical needs of your wedding.
When recommending venues, we look at its layout, your guest flow, the location, and its design potential. Whether in Los Angeles, Southern California, or a destination location, we help you make a confident and informed choice.
Source venues across Los Angeles, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and beyond
Evaluate venues based on layout, guest count, and design potential
Transform non-traditional venues into fully realized wedding environments through thoughtful planning, design, and production
Coordinate site visits and walkthroughs
Review logistics, contracts, requirements and bookings
The right venue sets the tone for the entire wedding planning process and supports every decision that follows.
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Wedding Budget Planning & Management
Wedding planning begins with helping you define a budget that feels both realistic and aligned with your vision. We start by understanding your priorities to ensure your investment supports the overall experience.
Throughout the wedding planning process, we remain transparent and proactive, helping you stay informed and confident in every decision. We track spending, adjust where needed, and provide guidance so your budget supports your goals without unnecessary stress.
Help establish a clear and appropriate wedding planning budget
Allocate funds across venue, design, vendors, and production
Track expenses and maintain organization
Provide guidance on ways to achieve luxury looks with your budget
Adjust budget as planning evolves
Provide guidance on where to invest and where to scale
This approach allows you to feel in control while ensuring the planning process stays aligned from start to finish.
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Wedding Design
Wedding planning is more meaningful when the design reflects your personal style. We start by working with you to help define your vision. We use that vision to create a design that carries your personality through every element of the wedding.
From color palette to materials and atmosphere, we shape a visual story that feels intentional and refined. Every design decision is made within the context of the wedding planning process to ensure a seamless result.
Develop your overall design concept and aesthetic direction
Design sketches and concepts to fit your dream wedding look
Provide original concepts for inspiration
Create mood boards and visual presentations
Help you select colors, materials, and key elements
Align bridal home, ceremony, and reception, and weekend events (welcome dinners, day-after brunches) design
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Catering & Presentation Design
Wedding planning extends to how your guests experience the event, including food and service. We help you shape a dining experience that feels aligned with your overall vision and enhances the guest experience.
From menu development to presentation and service style, we guide you through each decision. We ensure the culinary experience integrates seamlessly with the design and flow of the event.
Coordinate menu development and tastings
Guide service style and pacing
Align presentation with design direction
Collaborate with catering teams
Refine details that elevate the experience
Source vendors for catering for cocktail hour, reception, custom desserts, tea and coffee stations, favors, and more
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Custom Invitations & Signage
Wedding planning services include creating custom invitations that reflect you and your style. Our wedding planner provides you personally sketched invitations, menus, and signage that's uniquely yours.
Design invitations, save-the-dates, and stationery
Develop menus, signage, and printed materials
Align typography and materials with your design
Utilize custom stationary designs in personal touches for favors, drinks, and more
Coordinate printing and production
Ensure consistency across all elements
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Wedding Vendor Coordination
Wedding planning involves bringing together a team of vendors who align with your vision. We help you select trusted professionals and ensure each one contributes to a cohesive and elevated result.
We manage communication, expectations, and timelines, allowing you to focus on the experience rather than the logistics. Whether working with local or destination vendors, we ensure every detail is handled seamlessly.
Recommend top vendors across photography, food, entertainment, transportation, hair and makeup, dressers, and more
Coordinate communication across all vendors
Review and manage contracts, timelines, and deliverables
Oversee both local and destination vendor logistics
Ensure consistency across all services
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Seating + Floor Plans
Wedding planning includes designing layouts that are both functional and beautiful for your guests' experience. We carefully consider how each space flows and connects.
From ceremony to reception, we ensure each area supports both the design and overall experience. This allows guests to move naturally through the event while everything feels intentional and well planned.
Design floor plans for ceremony, cocktail, and reception
Create seating arrangements
Guide guest flow between spaces
Balance layout with design and logistics
Refine plans as details evolve
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Floral Design & Installations
Wedding planning includes shaping the atmosphere of your event, and florals play a key role in creating that experience. We create wedding floral designs that enhance the overall environment and align with your vision.
We develop arrangements and installations that bring texture, scale, and depth to each space. Throughout the wedding planning process, we oversee production and installation so everything feels cohesive.
Design custom floral arrangements and installations
Create ceremony structures and statement pieces
Select florals that align with your style
Oversee production and on-site setup
Take care of all setup and strike down for florals
Refine details - bride and groom home florals, gift boxes, etc.
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Wedding Rentals & Production
Wedding planning includes all of the physical elements that bring your vision to life. We help you select and coordinate rentals that support both the aesthetic and functionality of your event.
From furnishings to lighting and structural elements, we ensure everything works together seamlessly. Throughout the wedding planning process, we manage logistics and oversee production so every detail aligns with your overall vision.
Source furnishings, linens, tabletop, and décor
Show you a range of rental options to select from
Coordinate lighting, staging, and structural elements
Manage delivery, setup, and breakdown
Align rentals with your design vision
Oversee full production execution
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Wedding Timelines
Wedding planning requires structure and organization, and we help you stay on track every step of the way. We develop timelines that guide the entire process, ensuring each phase moves forward smoothly.
As planning evolves, we adjust timelines as needed so everything remains aligned and clear. This allows the wedding planning process to feel organized, manageable, and fully supported from beginning to end.
Create detailed planning timelines and milestones
Coordinate vendor schedules
Outline key steps in the process
Adjust timelines as needed
Keep everything organized and on track
What Sets Our Wedding Planning Apart in Los Angeles
Originality is central to our work. We develop every wedding from the ground up, creating custom sketches and design concepts that are entirely new. This allows every celebration to feel distinct, personal, and fully reflective of the couple.
Our well-known wedding planner and designer in Los Angeles works with some of the best vendors in the business. He ensures you work with the most respected vendors in the wedding world.
Moreover, you get transparency and collaboration throughout. Your wedding planner will show you different vendor choices and budget tiers. They are happy to adjust details and work with you to create your dream look.
Our personal wedding planning process and design forward approach is how we create events that are as organized as they are spectacular.
You get a wedding that feels seamless to plan and looks absolutely incredible.
“He has an ability to transform any space into a wonderland of glamour and fantasy.”
Multi-Day Wedding Planning & Design
Wedding planning often extends beyond a single day, especially for destination celebrations and multi-day wedding experiences.
Our wedding planner services also include planning for events like welcome dinners, rehearsal gatherings, brunches, and more.
Our wedding planner brings the same level of design prowess and results to every aspect of your celebration. He makes sure each event, from rehearsal dinners to gatherings the next day, feels unique but still matches your wedding's style.
Destination Wedding Planning & Design
Destination wedding planning requires a highly coordinated approach, where every detail is considered across design and logistics. Eddie Zaratsian works with clients planning celebrations in destinations worldwide, guiding the process from concept through full-scale production.
We manage every aspect of the wedding planning experience, including location sourcing, travel considerations, vendor coordination, and overall design direction. Each decision is made within the context of the full event, ensuring consistency and cohesion regardless of location.
By integrating planning, design, and production, destination weddings are approached as complete environments rather than separate elements.
Our Wedding Planning & Design Portfolio
Explore weddings we have planned and designed across Los Angeles, Southern California, and more. We conducted the wedding planning, design, and production for each of these stunning occasions.
The wedding planner examples below show how any place, like private homes or historic venues, can change into something special with the right team.
Vartan & Mehrnoosh
Beverly Hills White Wedding
Anee & Onick
Heavenly All-White Wedding Planning and Design
Natalie & Jeremy
A Romantic Flower Garden Wedding INSIDE the Ballroom at The Beverly Hills Hotel
Ani and Hakop
Making Colors Pop at an Orange, Peach & Apricot Wedding
Ani and David
Enchanted Rose Garden Wedding Reception (with 1000s of Hanging Flowers!)
Hovhannes and Elmira
A Dark, Dramatic & SEXY Wedding Color Palette: Blush, Black, White & Gold
Wedding Planner – Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding planning can raise many questions. You might wonder about the steps involved or what it's like to work with a full-service wedding planner.
Below, we've answered some of the most common questions about working with a wedding planner.
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The cost of working with a wedding planner in Los Angeles varies depending on the scale, complexity, and overall vision of the wedding. Full-service wedding planning includes design, coordination, and production, all managed as part of a cohesive process.
We guide each client through budget planning early on, helping define an investment that aligns with both priorities and the level of experience they want to create.
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Full-service wedding planning includes every stage of the process, from initial concept development through final execution. This includes venue selection, vendor coordination, design direction, budget management, timelines, and full-scale event production.
Our approach integrates all of these elements into one seamless process, ensuring every detail works together to create a cohesive and elevated wedding.
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We focus exclusively on full-service wedding planning and do not offer partial or day-of services. This allows us to guide the entire process from beginning to end, ensuring every detail is aligned with the overall vision.
By leading both planning and production, we are able to deliver a more refined and fully realized wedding experience.
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Most clients begin working with a wedding planner in Los Angeles 10 to 12 months before their wedding, allowing for a more thoughtful and intentional planning process.
Starting early provides greater flexibility with venue selection, vendor availability, and overall design development.
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Yes, while we are based in Los Angeles, we plan weddings throughout Southern California, including Malibu and Beverly Hills, as well as destination weddings worldwide.
We bring the same design-led and full-service approach to every location, ensuring consistency and cohesion regardless of where the wedding takes place.
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Our approach to wedding planning is rooted in design and guided by a unified process. Rather than separating planning, design, and production, we lead every aspect of the wedding as one cohesive system.
This allows each celebration to feel immersive, intentional, and fully considered, with every detail contributing to the overall experience.
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Yes, collaboration is an important part of the wedding planning process. We guide the creative direction while presenting options, refining ideas, and allowing you to be as involved as you would like.
This ensures the final design reflects your vision while benefiting from a clear and cohesive creative direction.
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As a wedding planner in Los Angeles, we have long-standing relationships with highly respected vendors, allowing us to curate the right team for each wedding.
We present options based on your vision and priorities, ensuring every vendor aligns with both the design direction and overall planning process.
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We remain closely involved throughout the entire wedding planning process, overseeing both creative and logistical elements from beginning to end.
Our role is to provide clarity, direction, and consistency at every stage, ensuring the experience feels seamless and fully supported.
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Let’s Begin Something Beautiful!
Contact our team to set up a meeting. We are excited to learn about your party and event plans and how we can support you. If you've been searching for the top "wedding planner near me," let our Los Angeles-based team bring your vision to life.
This intimate waterfront and garden wedding in Santa Barbara and its grey, silver, black, white and green color palette has never felt more current!