Ampersand Entertainment

Malibu, LA, Ventura County & the Central Coast. Will travel

About This Vendor

“A beautiful reflection of grand orchestration…”

Ampersand Entertainment is an award-winning wedding coordination company crafting spectacular celebrations across Westlake Village, CA. Owner Karen has always had a natural affinity for party planning and exceeds all expectations when it comes to Golden State extravaganzas. With years of experience in the entertainment and events industry, she comes fully prepared to bring you a wedding production beyond your wildest imaginations. Ampersand Entertainment is entirely you-inspired. From your design process to all your decor, Karen ensures that every detail of your big wedding bash rings true to you. You're also welcome to arrange a friendly consultation with Karen, where she learns all about who you are, what you love, and how you hope to get hitched. The team at Ampersand Entertainment does its very best to transform your dream wedding into a bold reality. With full-service, partial, and day-of packages, you get all the support you need for your special day. Karen also has a selection of out-of-this-world venues on the cards, giving your wedding day that one-of-a-kind feel. She's also happy to plan many other parties, turning rehearsal dinners and day-after brunches into dazzling events.

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Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning, Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, Wedding Design

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Shower, Couples Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal

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Ampersand Entertainment Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/21/2023 by Raquel B

Karen was the most incredible wedding planner we could have ever asked for. She is so experienced and knowledgeable and connected to all the best vendors, I don’t know what we would have done without her. Our wedding ended up being perfect in e...

very way and I know it could not have been possible without her amazing attention to detail and genuine care about providing me and my husband with everything we wanted for our special day. Karen, we could never thank you enough.

Reviewed On 5/20/2023 by Matt V

Karen was an absolutely amazing wedding planner and helped make our wedding a flawless day to remember. Her professionalism and responsiveness made the planning process very low stress and she was able to deal with any surprise situation that ...

came up. We greatly appreciate the large number of connections she has; one of our favorite parts of the day was the amazing food served by Bruce’ Catering. We never would have even known to use them, but Karen was able to connect us with Anthony and a team of his best chefs, and they blew us away with their quality and kindness. Overall we owe Karen a massive amount of gratitude, and would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed On 11/19/2022 by Carrie K

Hire Karen if you want to work with a genuinely good person and caring planner who will listen to all your wedding visions, dreams and worries at any hour of any given day, and magically make everything be alright no matter what. Karen is alway...

s available, goes above and beyond and executes like the highly experienced event planner she is. Her vendor recommendations were spot on, she handled all communication and coordination for both our welcome event and wedding day in Malibu, and one can easily tell that she has earned the respect and friendship of many top notch event professionals in the area. Due to some major road blocks, we almost called off our wedding twice - and we surely wouldn't have had our special day if it wasn't for Karen. She made sure we kept going, spent hours and hours finding alternatives and back-up plans all while moving forward with our original vision. We ended up having the most wonderful wedding and everything came together beautifully. Karen has become a real friend and I even cried when we parted ways the next day! Post event she even got us a partial refund from a vendor who wasn't up to her high standards for her clients. Karen is a real sweetheart and I recommend you hire her too for your wedding or event!

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Reviewed On 11/08/2022 by Lisa S

We had just the most wonderful experience with Ampersand Entertainment EVERYTHING went off like clockwork. Working with Karen wan nothing but pure joy!!! We came in on budget, she was creative, had amazing suggestions and was a great listener!...

!!! We highly recommend her!!!!

Reviewed On 10/26/2022 by Cassie D

Our entire wedding came together seamlessly, thanks to Karen! Three months prior to our wedding, when save the dates had already been sent, our wedding venue cancelled. Karen jumped to the rescue, helping us find the most magical Malibu estate,...

which was 10 times better than our original spot. She is thorough, organized, has great taste, and knows how to handle it all. I was relaxed and fully present on my wedding day, knowing that Karen had already taken care of all the details! She and her team were there every step of the way and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2022

Thanks so much Cassie! What a rollercoaster with the venues! Loved working with you! ❤️Congratulations again! xo

Reviewed On 10/26/2022 by Sarah-Jayne A

Ampersand Entertainment did both my gender reveal and baby shower! I cannot recommend Karen and her team’s services enough! They made me feel comfortable and heard while bringing my vision to life. Each step of the process was handled with kind...

ness and care. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals to make my special days even better. Karen is so sweet, down to earth and personable. I recommend her highly!

Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2022

Thank you SJ! So happy for you Blake & now baby Olivia! The cutest family ever! Loved working with you so much! 💕 xo Karen

Reviewed On 6/05/2022 by Megan M

Karen was incredible! She helped us put together our dream wedding and it was a dream come true in every way. We loved every moment of it from start to finish. Karen is kind, caring and very creative. She has an eye for beauty. She thinks ...

super fast and in the moment and has a solution for everything! Couldn't have done it without her support, creative touch and love that she put into making our day super smooth and full of joy!

Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2022

Thanks so much Megs! You are a joy to work with! So happy for you & Dillon! Much love, xo

Reviewed On 11/21/2021 by Catherine S

Karen cares! You can feel her heart is for her clients and in her business. She gives great ideas, and more importantly she has a fabulous sense of style and sophisticated taste. She is a pleasure to work with because she is gentle, kind, and t...

ruly wants to understand her client(s) to bring his/her vision to execution! She’s organized and has great connections too. I really enjoyed working with her because she had a great balance of patience and drive. She was also very helpful to me throughout my wedding day. I highly recommend Karen for any type of event!

Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by Nick T

Great professionalism and attention to detail meant that there were no last minute surprises. The wedding was flawless and beautifully executed, a fairy tale wedding.

Reviewed On 9/30/2021 by Mary S

From the very beginning of our planning process, Karen was fantastic! She was on top of every little detail, gave great suggestions and was always just an email or call away when we had any questions. Karen carried out our vision of the perfec...

t wedding, beautifully. I highly recommend Ampersand Entertainment!"

Reviewed On 9/13/2021 by Hans S

I used Ampersand for my event for 40 guests with reception and formal luncheon. Included floral arrangements catering services on site, music, valet parking and invitations. Karen was a complete pro from the beginning to the end of the planning...

and actual event. She manages your expectations on costs and keeps all vendors in line with what was expected. The decorations were exceptional and Karens attention to detail made it a very smooth process. She also dealt with stressful disruptions like malfunctioning stove that was replaced within 45 minutes. All my guests commented on the "perfect event" and I could not be happier how it turned out. Through out the process Karing remained calm, friendly and always professional. I highly recommend her services. Hans Saeby

Reviewed On 2/07/2018 by Kaylee R

Karen and her team are nothing short of incredible––if you are looking for an experienced, connected team, someone that will help bring your dreams and visions to life, and someone to share in the often-chaotic season that is engagement, look n...

o further. My husband and I are both detail-oriented, intentional creatives so naturally, our wedding day reflected that. Karen was a dream to work with. After an initial venue fell through, she worked with us to secure what became our dream wedding location, and worked tirelessly to produce a wedding that was entirely "us". Her relationships with vendors speak volumes of her experience and reputation in the industry and made the business-like aspects of planning a wedding so manageable. She sat with us through our dreams, concerns, ideas, and emotions, fought for us, kept our best interest in mind, and became a dear friend. Wedding days are not meant to be perfect, but they are indeed meant to be extraordinary. Because of Ampersand Entertainment, our day was just that. I cannot thank or give praise to her and her team enough: they're experts in their field, and more than that, they're incredibly kind and wonderful to work with.

Reviewed On 1/22/2018 by Kylie H

Ampersand Entertainment did our over the top elegant engagement party themed "take me anywhere". My fiancé and I love to travel so they took special care in this progressive dinner party where each course and location was themed in food and dec...

or. Every detail is pristine and charming. Our party was covered by C Weddings because it was just that beautiful and timeless! They will take your vision and stage it so it sparkles under the stars. What a night to remember. 10/10

Reviewed On 1/22/2018 by Kate Y

Karen made my dream wedding a reality. Not only is she one of the most organized people and meticulous note takers I've ever met, she has a wonderful design aesthetic and will go above and beyond to make your wedding magical. She managed all 20...

+ of our vendors seamlessly (a handful of whom she recommended personally, her rolodex is full of wonderful recommendations) and executed our special day without a hitch. Throughout the entire planning process (and *especially* on the days leading up to the wedding), I never felt out of control and rarely felt overwhelmed -- Karen was always there to find a solution, ask the right question, or just offer advice. She really cares about her clients, and it shows in every late-night email, early morning appointment, and thoughtfully-placed piece of decor that you didn't even know you needed. I can't say enough about how lucky I feel to have stumbled upon Karen to plan my wedding; she is someone whom I will always recommend and hope to be a life-long contact and friend for all of my future celebrations.

Contact Info for Ampersand Entertainment

3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 402, Westlake Village, CA | Malibu, LA, Ventura County & the Central Coast. Will travel

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