About this vendor
Events by McKenna is a premier wedding planning service based in California, founded by lead planner and owner McKenna Folmar after nearly a decade of experience designing and coordinating events across the globe. With hundreds of weddings under her belt, McKenna brings a signature blend of organization, creativity, and a cheerful, can-do spirit to every celebration. Her goal is to ensure each couple enjoys a beautifully executed, stress-free experience from start to finish.
Services Offered
Events by McKenna provides comprehensive planning and coordination tailored to each couple’s unique vision. From ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners, McKenna has expertise in a wide range of styles, including civil, cultural, destination, and elopement weddings. Couples can choose from full-service planning or partial support, with packages that include:
Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Guest list creation
Timelines
Vendor referrals
As a certified sommelier, McKenna also brings a refined expertise in wine and beverage service, offering couples the option to elevate their celebrations with curated pairings, wine selections, and bar experiences designed to complement their menu and enhance their guests’ overall experience.
With a thoughtful eye for detail and a genuine passion for celebrating love stories, McKenna ensures every event is as seamless as it is unforgettable.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bridal Luncheon
- Engagement Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.
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I’m not even sure where to begin to describe how amazing Events by McKenna is at what they do!! McKenna is the most kind, helpful, and enthusiastic person to assist you during such...
an important time in your life. She made sure everything went perfectly on our wedding day and every day leading up to it!
When we first started our wedding planning journey, we only knew where we wanted to have it, and due to the venue location not regularly being used for weddings, we needed to outsource vendors for everything. That's where McKenna came in and helped us out by hand-picking every vendor that she knew would provide the exact things we were looking for. From catering, florals, furniture rentals, DJ, and all the little details, she knew who would be perfect for the job and she was right about every single one!
Every time we had a question or a crazy idea, she had an answer right away and she would do everything she could to make it happen. One thing that we were really hoping for was getting a disco ball above our dance floor, but since we were outdoors, it wasn’t looking promising. McKenna was the one who made sure that we got our disco ball, and it was absolutely perfect! That’s just one example of the many ways McKenna ensured our dream wedding would become a reality.
On the day of, McKenna and her team were so efficient and handled everything so that my husband and I could relax and focus on ourselves. We got to our venue and everything was already done and ready to start the day! McKenna was amazing at time management throughout the day, and she was so helpful to not only us, but our families, wedding party and guests as well. Everything went perfectly on schedule and all the crazy ideas that we had came to life with no issues! It was truly the best day of our lives and it wouldn’t have been possible without McKenna’s help!
I could write so much more on how incredible Events by McKenna is, but to sum it all up, they are the best choice for your wedding planning and coordinating needs and you will not regret choosing them for your big day!!
When I began my search for a wedding coordinator I knew I needed someone who was organized, patient, kind, and communicative and McKenna was definitely that and more! From our firs...
t initial phone call she was incredibly nice and just enthusiastic. I could immediately tell she loved her line of work which really mattered to me because it meant she took her job seriously as well. Our wedding venue unfortunately closed super last minute and McKenna jumped on it and helped my husband and I search for a different venue without hesitation and in such a short amount of time. She helped tremendously in a time where I was seriously stressing out. McKenna has a super sweet and calming demeanor and I seriously can't think of a better person to help out with our wedding or anyone else's wedding. BOOK HER, you will not regret it. We certainly did not!
When choosing a wedding planner, look no further than Events by McKenna.
McKenna and her team are incredible!
McKenna is an INCREDIBLE wedding planner. You know those people who are just impressively good at what they do? That's McKenna! Looking back on the whole process, I can confidently...
say the wedding planner was one of (if not THE) most important hires. You can't go wrong with McKenna! First of all she's just a sweet, kind and lovely person to work with throughout your engagement-- her energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and she's very well connected and experienced with various vendors. Her communication is clear and patient, which helps make this overwhelming experience fun and simple-- which it SHOULD be! Once the big day finally arrived, she was an absolute force as our day-of coordinator! We felt seen, cared for and confidently guided and instructed. Our wedding day ran seamlessly and beautifully. Even our entire bridal parties were impressed by her and only had wonderful things to say. Overall, we had just the most amazing time and we are thrilled to have had the experience of working with her. She and her team are A+ professionals. We couldn't have asked for better!
Events by McKenna, led by the phenomenal McKenna Folmar, deserves every accolade and more. From the moment we embarked on our wedding planning journey, McKenna was our guiding lig...
ht, our rock, and our fairy godmother all rolled into one.
McKenna's expertise and attention to detail are simply unmatched. She didn't just help us plan our wedding; she orchestrated a symphony of perfection from start to finish. Her curated list of vendors was a godsend, and many of them became integral parts of our dream day thanks to her recommendations. McKenna didn't just stop at vendor suggestions; she meticulously reviewed contracts, ensuring that every detail was in line with our vision and budget.
Creating a timeline for our big day seemed like a daunting task, but McKenna handled it with finesse. Thanks to her expert planning, everything ran like clockwork, allowing us to savor every moment without a hint of stress. McKenna made sure we were able to enjoy precious moments we might have otherwise missed, like visiting each table or stealing away for a few moments to revel in our photo booth.
But McKenna's talents extend far beyond her organizational prowess. Her calming presence and unwavering support were a source of comfort throughout the entire process. From planning meetings to the hustle and bustle of the big day itself, McKenna exuded grace and poise, guiding us with a steady hand and a warm heart.
Our wedding was a celebration of love and unity, integrating several cultures seamlessly, thanks to McKenna's expert coordination. She liaised effortlessly with vendors and our chosen venue, ensuring that every aspect of our vision came to life flawlessly.
In the sacred moments before our wedding, McKenna's energy was a grounding force, filling the air with love and positivity. Our wedding day surpassed even our wildest dreams, and we owe it all to McKenna. As our parents have attested, it was truly the greatest day of our lives, and we have McKenna to thank for making it so.
In summary, McKenna Folmar of Events by McKenna is not just a wedding planner; she's a visionary, an inspiration, and a guardian angel rolled into one. If you want your wedding day to be nothing short of magical, look no further than McKenna. With her by your side, your wildest dreams will become a breathtaking reality.
McKenna and her entire team are the stuff of wedding dreams come true. McKenna is organized, professional, friendly and fun - and she knows exactly how to throw an unforgettable ce...
lebration! As a professional wedding officiant, I work with a lot of planners & coordinators and I can't wait to collaborate with McKenna again, because I know it will be an unrivaled and well-run event. She's one of the best-- hire her!
Our day would not have gone nearly as smoothly without the help of McKenna and her team. We hired her as a day-of-coordinator but she goes so far above and beyond what other planne...
rs offer for day-of services. While the execution fell on me and my husband, I could always email McKenna for vendor recommendations and any questions that popped up during planning. On the actual wedding day McKenna ran a tight ship and everything went so well!
It was absolutely a delight to work with this incredible, professional, organized team that make everything run like clockwork.
McKenna was the perfect month-of coordinator for our Disneyland wedding. She is kind, confident, warm, poised, and ready for anything that may come up! We loved working with her an...
d her team-- they were amazing at liaising with our vendors, keeping things running smoothly day of, and being a much needed support on our joyous but potentially stressful wedding day. Hire her! She's the best!!
McKenna is detail orientated extremely organized has a vast variety of vendors and connections to help you with numerous decisions along the way. She keeps in contact with you from...
start to finish. Could not have pulled off my daughter's fairy tale wedding without her when the wedding was over it was like losing a friend not talking to her all the time. She did a fantastic job and I would use her all over again. Highly recommend McKenna and her services!
September 2023 bride here!
I found Events by McKenna while frantically searching for a wedding planner after realizing I, in fact, could not do this by myself though I had believ...
ed otherwise like many brides.
What drew me to Events by McKenna was honestly the vibe I got when I saw photos of McKenna in action at weddings, as well as the thousands of reviews on how she was the best planner ever. Those reviews were spot on. Not only was my wedding day stress-free, the entire process was so simple. I tend to get too into the details & drive myself too crazy to see big picture. McKenna & team NEVER made me feel crazy.
I had an image in my head about how the day would turn out, decor, florals, placements, etc. - McKenna & team made all of our dreams come true.
If you’re *thinking* about getting a wedding planner but not totally sold, please just set up a call with McKenna. I guarantee you will be glad you did.
If I had to do this all over again, I’ll choose McKenna always ! Thank you so much for being so kind, patient, understanding, focused, attentive to details, excited, and especially...
flexible. You delivered an outstanding service by your dedication and devotion towards me and my wedding. I’ll forever be grateful
McKenna was so easy to work with and was always able to help me with any issue or questions I had. My wedding was so beautiful that I was in tears at the end of the night because I...
was so sad that it was over. She was such a relief during the planning process and the day of! I knew I could always count on her and to always do so professionally and with a smile.
She is wonderful! We had several changes of plans due to weather and she made sure everything went on beautifully without a hitch. Could not have asked for better professionalism a...
nd quality of her service. She is 100% worth booking.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about McKenna, the incredible wedding coordinator who brought our daughter’s dream wedding to life! From the moment we first spoke to her over...
the phone, it was evident that we had found an absolute gem in the world of wedding planning.
McKenna’s organization skills are second to none. She had a remarkable ability to keep everything in order, making sure no detail was overlooked. Her insightful tips and recommendations were invaluable throughout the entire planning process, easing our worries and guiding us toward the perfect choices for our daughter’s big day.
Communication was a key factor that set McKenna apart. Her responsiveness and clarity in all our interactions were remarkable. We always felt in the loop and confident that everything was progressing smoothly. She attended planning meetings on Zoom with enthusiasm, bringing forth creative ideas that truly enhanced the wedding experience. Her dedication to liaising with the wedding venue and all vendors ensured seamless coordination that we could trust.
What truly made McKenna shine was her unwavering commitment to making our daughter’s wedding day absolutely perfect. She assured us from the beginning that everything would be on point, and she delivered on that promise with precision and grace. Every aspect of the wedding timeline was executed flawlessly, leaving us, as parents of the bride, stress-free and able to enjoy the celebration to the fullest.
From the very start, our daughter knew that McKenna was the ideal choice to coordinate her wedding. That initial gut feeling proved absolutely right, as McKenna went above and beyond to make this day extraordinary.
As parents, we couldn’t be happier with the job McKenna did as our wedding coordinator. She’s not just a professional; she’s a true artist in crafting the most beautiful and memorable weddings. If you’re searching for someone to make your wedding dreams come true, look no further than McKenna – she’s an absolute superstar in the world of wedding coordination!
Events by McKenna helped me have the wedding of my dreams. McKenna was so incredible to work with, easy to get along with, and great at managing all things wedding. She put me into...
contact with amazing DJ, florist, make-up artists and many more!. After getting engaged I was so overwhelmed with everything we had to do and everyone we had to book, but McKenna saved the day with her list of recommended vendors. After deciding which vendors to go with she did most of the planning from there. She was very precise in our meetings making sure she had my vision down exactly as I wanted. Come wedding day McKenna and her team exceeded all expectations. It was a beautiful day, and ran incredibly smoothly thanks to McKenna and her assistant Jessica. I hope I have a friend book Events by McKenna just so I can work with her again. 12/10 recommend Events by McKenna
McKenna was the integral part of our wedding planning process. She knew exactly what we needed to do, checked in on us often, and handled details with the venue for us. On the day ...
of the wedding, she and Samantha her assistant made sure everything run impeccably smooth and stress-free. They made us feel at ease throughout the whole day. Nothing went wrong, and it was because of this team. We feel truly blessed to have found Events by McKenna and could not imagine working with anyone else.
McKenna was absolutely amazing. She walked us through every step of planning our wedding and was always available for a call when we needed it. On the day, she kept us all calm and...
dealt with whatever issues popped up so we were never stressed. I can't imagine our wedding without McKenna. If you want to have a perfect, worry-free day you should hire her.
Truly - the best ever. From the moment I had my first call with McKenna I knew I (and the wedding) was in good hands. She expertly navigated planning and went above and beyond expe...
ctations. She was highly organized and very thoughtful from start to finish. The wedding was PERFECT, literal wedding of my dreams and I am so so so grateful for McKenna's guidance and natural ability to calm my nerves throughout each step. She is an angel of a human and 100% recommend her as a coordinator. 10/10 . Do yourself a favor and book her right this second.
McKenna is an amazing wedding planner. We hired her as our day of coordinator, but as soon as we hired her (which was months prior to the wedding) she was meeting with us, giving u...
s advice and recommendations for vendors (all of which were also amazing). She is organized, calm and supportive. Our wedding went so smoothly because of her!
McKenna was the best! She went above and beyond anything I could have hoped for. We booked her as a day of coordinator, but even still she started having meetings with us months in...
advance. She had tons of recommendations for vendors to use and was helping us every step of the way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
If you’re looking for a professional wedding event coordinator, Events by McKenna is it. She handled the high-stress of my family with such care and professionalism it made our spe...
cial day go seamlessly and made it stress-free for us and my sister getting married. Highly recommend!
We hired McKenna for our special day and it was the best decision we made! Our day went smoothly, no stress, and all our worries melted away. The day went perfectly and McKenna was...
always there to support us and help us. So thankful and couldn't recommend her more.
I honestly thought planning a wedding would be so stressful that it would make or break marrying my best friend! It was true at first but then we found McKenna! What a blessing, Mc...
Kenna took over while making us feel special at the same time. If you are looking for a 5 star planner look no further! I wish I had more space to write about the incredible service McKenna provides.
Truly a 5 star coordinator that is there for YOU! McKenna helped to iron out all of the unexpected wrinkles along the way and was so professional while doing so. I'm so thankful th...
at we had her by our side. Best money we spent!!!!
Didn't have to worry about a thing with McKenna by our side. Patient, kind, responsive...everything you can ask for in a wedding event planner. Cannot recommend this woman enough!!
Wow! What would I have done without McKenna?! Pretty sure nothing would have gone to schedule without her and so thankful she was available to be our wedding coordinator. I began t...
he wedding planning thinking I could manage everything without a coordinator and as I got closer, I could tell that was just not going to work. She saved the day and helped us stay on track without having to worry or constantly look at the clock. Everything day of went amazing and if it didn’t, she did a great job of managing it because from my point of view everything was perfect! Thanks again McKenna!
McKenna was a true professional and such a a joy to work with! Her expertise, professionalism and calmness truly helped to make the day such an enjoyable experience and worry fre...
e! I would HIGHLY recommend McKenna for your next wedding or event planning without a doubt!
McKenna was the most amazing wedding planner. She thoughtfully planned everything going above and beyond. Not only that but she helped keep me calm on the big day and was there for...
me which allowed me to enjoy our wedding. Without her I don’t know if I could have gotten through the day. So so thankful for her.
I was pretty overwhelmed at the thought of planning a wedding in just four months, but Mckenna saved the day and gave me a solid place to start and walked with me through the entir...
e process to the end. It was great to have somebody to remember and help me work through all the small details that you would never think of, and to contact vendors for me. She made our wedding day go so smoothly and I’m so glad she was there to take all the stress off of me and my family. McKenna is very organized, detailed, and so fun and easy to work with! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an event planner and coordinator who is passionate about helping you create the perfect day for you and your loved ones.
McKenna was very helpful in helping keep us on track with our wedding planning timeline. Not an easy task for a 3 1/2 month engagement! On my daughter's wedding day, McKenna was e...
xtremely attentive to details and timing, and the day went incredibly smoothly. McKenna was very personable and listened and responded to concerns and questions, every step of the way.
Four years ago, McKenna helped coordinate our wedding ceremony and reception. She is thorough, dependable, knowledgeable, professional and has an artistic flair for any event. She ...
provided so many helpful ideas during the planning process, drawing from her years of experience. We were able to fully relax and enjoy our day, knowing that all of the details were taken care of. It was so much fun working with McKenna, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an event planner!
McKenna is an incredibly gifted and dedicated wedding planner. Her love for what she does as well as her expertise and professionalism shines so brightly and I lovingly refer to he...
r as my calming beacon throughout every step of my wedding. I had such peace of mind having her there and I highly recommend her for your special event.
McKenna is professional and a pleasure to work with. She is warm and caring, and anticipates challenges for the host which is incredibly helpful. McKenna looks for opportunities to...
make your event run seamlessly and once the planning stage is complete you can relax and be sure everything is handled and enjoy your time.
McKenna is the best event planner I have ever worked with. She is efficient, organized, and has the best personality. McKenna checked in with me as the event got closer. I not onl...
y used her services for the most important day of my life -- my wedding, but also for other business events. Could not recommend her more highly!
I had the privilege of having McKenna coordinate my wedding and can't recommend her enough! She is so patient, understanding and kind while being assertive and making sure your pla...
ns will be carried out! We had several last minute things pop up the day of the wedding that McKenna handled with ease - including a lightning storm hitting at the exact time of our outdoor cocktail hour! McKenna made sure all of our over 200 guests could get into our indoor reception area and were seated early, keeping everyone safe while making it seem like everything always was supposed to play out that way! Our wedding day ended up being perfect - in huge part thanks to McKenna! She is amazing under pressure and I trust her with full confidence to plan any events we may have in the future!
McKenna is wonderful! Coming from the events world myself, I knew I needed a coordinator I could trust. I instantly thought of McKenna. She is organized, professional, and fun. She...
also did my hair for my wedding which was absolutely stunning. You will not be disappointed in her! She is a gem.
We had a short engagement and there were a lot of details to wrangle. McKenna was thorough, decisive, and fun to work with. She seemed to be everywhere on the day, running things s...
o smoothly that I've never been to an easier event, and I was a professional event planner myself!
McKenna is exactly who you need to plan such a big occasion. She makes sure all of the little details don’t get lost, while maintaining a sense of what your vision is. On top of th...
at, she is such a pleasure to work with, and she knows exactly how to capture what you want. She even knows all of the questions you forget to ask and makes sure those are answered before you ask them!
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