At Savvy Weddings California, we believe that every couple's love story is one-of-a-kind and deserves to be celebrated as such. As full-service wedding planners and designers, we are committed to bringing your vision to life and making your dream wedding a reality.
What Makes Savvy Weddings California Different?
A look behind the curtain
I understand how overwhelming it can be. As full-service wedding planners and designers, we have the expertise to tackle these challenges and bring your vision to life.
Imagine being excited about your wedding day, with an event that truly reflects your personality and love story. Let us take the stress out of planning and ensure every detail is perfectly executed, so you can focus on enjoying your time with your loved ones.
Unsure about which linens will best complement your theme or how to create a cohesive and stunning look? Running short on time to finalize everything?
Feeling overwhelmed by an ever-growing wedding to-do list?
I've been there, too!
Sandra, owner and lead planner of our California branch, first experienced the magic of Savvy Weddings through her own wedding planning journey with Savvy Weddings Hawai'i. Working closely with her planner, Amanda, Sandra saw firsthand the exceptional value and expertise the company offered. Sandra and Amanda developed a friendship and one day Amanda suggested going into business with Sandra and expanding Savvy Weddings to California, leading to the creation of Savvy Weddings California.
As a former bride, Sandra brings a unique personal touch to each wedding she plans, drawing from her own experiences both as a bride and a wedding planner. She combines meticulous attention to detail, creativity, unwavering dedication, and an enthusiastic personality to lead our California division, making our weddings truly exceptional.
Co-Owner & Lead Wedding Planner
Hi! I'm sandra cooper, cwp!
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As a bride, Sandra was very particular, needing a wedding planner who not only understood her vision but also felt like a friend throughout the process. This personal experience drives her to build strong connections with her couples, often hearing them say they’ll miss their conversations with Sandra or ask, "Can we still be friends after this?" Sandra’s favorite part of her job is witnessing the joy of couples as they see their vision come to life and hearing them exclaim, "OMG, this is so US!" on their wedding day. Each wedding is a unique story, and Sandra loves being part of one of the happiest days of her couples’ lives.
Accolades:
Before launching savvy weddings california...
Sandra worked as a catering manager, overseeing 3-5 weddings per week during peak seasons, and served as a wedding planning assistant for various planners in the area. She is also a Certified Wedding Planner through the only on-campus course of its kind in the country. Supported by our Hawai'i branch’s 15+ years of industry expertise, Sandra and her team are dedicated to creating world-class weddings that reflect each couple’s unique vision.
Alex attends Comic-Con every year in San Diego.
Fun Fact:
My favorite part of weddings is the actual wedding day itself. It’s a beautiful day full of so much love and happiness, and I love that I get to be a part of it.
Favorite Part of Weddings:
Alex is one of our Wedding Day Assistants. She is originally from San Diego and currently lives in the Bay Area. Outside of wedding day, she works as a corporate event planner. When she’s not helping with weddings, you can find her crafting, or hanging with her pup, Kaia.
Assistant wedding planner
Alexandra martin
Makenna hired Savvy Weddings to plan her wedding before joining the team.
Fun Fact:
Seeing all the creative ideas that come from our planning team and clients.
Favorite Part of Weddings:
Makenna is one of our Wedding Day Assistants. She currently lives in the Bay Area and works as a catering manager at one of the local wedding venues. When she’s not helping with weddings, you can find her working as a lash technician or hanging with her husband, Chase.
Assistant wedding planner
Makenna Christensen
Lex holds three college degrees!
Fun Fact:
I love witnessing the distinctiveness of each wedding. From DIY touches to unique vendor choices, it’s incredible to see the creativity and individuality each couple brings to their special day.
Favorite Part of Weddings:
With a flair for creativity both in front of and behind the camera, Lex wears many hats as a content creator and social media manager. At Savvy Weddings California, The Essential Social is the force behind our social media presense, building a vibrant community and ensuring everyone stays in the loop with the latest happenings.
Social Media Manager | The Essential Social
Lex Fernandez
Jenn has 6 kids!
Fun Fact:
Being a part of something so monumental in a couple’s life. There are very few events in a person’s life that stand out as much as a wedding and I get to have a hand in creating that memory. Bonus - I get to do it as a job. Not to mention that weddings are a blast.
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Jenn is the founder of Savvy Weddings. Before creating Savvy Weddings, she was the catering manager at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Over the past few years, Jenn has stepped back from being as involved with weddings, however she serves as a great resource for our whole team! You will still see her occasionally helping out on wedding day!
Wedding Consultant
Jennifer Kahunahana
Outside of wedding design, Sandra enjoys watching The Bachelor and Vanderpump Rules, listening to Taylor Swift, vacationing on tropical islands with her husband, and spending time with her two corgis, Summer and Winston. Her passion for creating unforgettable events fuels her every day, and she’s eager to turn your dream wedding vision into reality
