Ventura and Santa Barbara Wedding Planner
CA
Service area
Lucky Penny Events provides premiere wedding planning services to couples in and around Ventura, CA. Heather and Madi offer valuable experience, attention to detail, and exclusive networking to execute your dream celebration.
Following a passion for planning and bringing people together, Heather started their own business, Lucky Penny Events. With experience as a catering manager, event rentals coordinator, and venue supervisor, they bring a wealth of knowledge to every wedding they work on. Heather works with her daughter, Madi, to curate one-of-a-kind celebrations. Their calm demeanors and expertise ensure that your big day runs beautifully.
From full planning to the day of execution, Lucky Penny Events tailors its services to your preferences. With connections to venues and vendors in the area, Heather will help you book the right people to bring your day to life. Keeping your vision in mind, they create a design and manage the timeline of your wedding. On your big day, Heather and Madi will handle the details so you can focus on celebrating with your loved ones. Heather and Madi will handle the details so you can focus on celebrating with your loved ones.
Woman-owned Business
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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 Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.07 reviews
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Heather from Lucky Penny Events receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for her exceptional wedding planning services. She is praised for her organization, communication, and ability to bring wedding visions to life seamlessly. Heather's warm and helpful demeanor, along with her attention to detail, ensured stress-free and smooth wedding days for couples. Her knowledge of local vendors, practical guidance, and budget-friendly options are highlighted as valuable assets in making weddings successful and memorable. Highly recommended as a top-tier wedding planner.Megan T
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5.0
7/10/2025
I can't recommend Lucky Penny Events and owner Heather highly enough - perhaps my very favorite vendor for my wedding and hands down the best value.
As a type-A gal who plans eve...
nts professionally, I was dreading wedding planning before I even started. Heather set me at ease with her calm energy, local knowledge, and practical guidance. She really understood our vision for the day, and what I personally needed to feel comfortable handing off the details.
She and daughter Madi anticipated all of our day-of needs to a T (thank you for making sure I ate our delicious food, had enough water, and could be in the moment, Heather!), and did a great job of communicating with our vendors.
Now I just need to find an excuse to throw another party so we can work with Lucky Penny again soon!!
Kristen R
5.0
10/12/2025
Working with Heather to plan my daughter’s wedding was the best decision we made. We selected her “Beyond Expectations” package for partial planning and she delivered big time, tr...
uly exceeding our expectations!
We absolutely could not have pulled off this wedding without Heather, her organization, responsiveness, and calm guidance were invaluable. She recommended amazing vendors, created a detailed timeline, and made sure everything ran seamlessly on the wedding day. I cannot recommend Heather enough. She is a gem!
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Emily R
5.0
10/06/2025
Heather was truly incredible! Her communication, organization, and warmth made the whole planning process so easy and enjoyable. She listened carefully to our vision and brought it...
to life perfectly. On our wedding day, she handled every detail flawlessly — even making sure a man in a Speedo didn’t wander into our beach ceremony! She also carved out a few quiet moments just for us, which we’ll never forget. We’re so grateful for her and can’t recommend Lucky Penny Events enough!!
Olivia W
5.0
9/01/2025
My wedding day was stress free thanks to Heather and Maddie! I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for help planning their wedding. Our wedding was perfectly planned and th...
ey kept everyone on schedule. Our wedding went so smoothly and even the guests complemented us on choosing the best event staff. Her prices are also amazing.
Adrienne M
5.0
8/05/2025
Heather was a godsend for our Santa Barbara wedding. Her knowledge of local vendors was helpful for us as we are not local to our chosen wedding destination. She was able to navig...
ate them with ease and help us pick the right ones for our vision! Our big day went without a hitch and Heather and her team went above and beyond to make things just right and even all our guests commented on how great she was! We highly recommend her services for your wedding!!
Jennie W
5.0
6/23/2025
We were so glad to have Heather as our month-of coordinator! She brought a calm and kind presence that really helped us feel at ease during what could have been a stressful time. S...
he handled the big-picture logistics beautifully and kept things moving on the day of.
Like with any event, a few small things didn’t go exactly as expected — but nothing that took away from our experience. Overall, her support made a big difference, and we’re grateful for the energy and care she brought to our wedding. Would definitely recommend her!
Sandra F
5.0
6/21/2024
Heather helped guide us on a budget friendly wedding.
I could not have been more pleased with the results.
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