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Luxury Weddings For Discerning Couples
Natalie Sofer Weddings and Events is a full-service wedding planning firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Natalie has over 15 years’ experience in the event planning industry and is passionate about helping couples plan their perfect wedding. She has crafted personalized events for a diverse clientele and is excited to work with any vision that comes her way.
Born in London, Natalie came to Los Angeles as a teenager. She opened several restaurants across the country before settling into the world of event management. While she initially planned large-scale gatherings and parties for the entertainment industry, her career path eventually led her to plan weddings. She now orchestrates a wide variety of events, including galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, parties, and any wedding celebration that can be dreamed up. Her company has been featured in , Inside Weddings, California Wedding Day, Style Me Pretty, Modern Luxury and Wedding Chicks.
Natalie specializes in turning the impossible into reality. She works with a talented team of trusted vendors who help her work her magic. No wedding is too extravagant for her, and she welcomes each new challenge.
Natalie’s event planning expertise helps clients design their ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and more. She has extensive experience in planning destination and high-profile weddings. Her company offers full-service planning packages that cover everything down to the finer details. She is happy to plan extravagant weddings and intimate gatherings. The company also offers an à la carte list for couples who wish to create their own packages.
Natalie was named one of the Dynamic Women of the year in 2019 by Modern Luxury
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Thanks to Natalie’s expertise, regular communication, follow- through, organization skills, and the fact that she provided professional and very skilled vendors made my daughter’s wedding day unforgettable. Our guests described it as breathtaking and elegant. We were all able to enjoy this momentous occasion without ever having to worry about a single thing thanks to Natalie and her team of vendors. Natalie cares about her couples and goes above and beyond to bring your vision to life. If you are imagining an exceptional wedding Natalie will deliver an even better one than you are imagining!
I found Natalie through Google, and the positive reviews were absolutely correct! My husband and I decided to get married on Memorial Day with only six weeks to plan it all. Natalie got right to it. She referred us to the most amazing vendors (photographer, florist, rentals, and pastry chef). Natalie's coordination of it all was seamless, and she was able to execute my vision, plus make it even better with her suggestions and touches. Natalie is calm, respectful, organized, creative, and incredibly resourceful. I feel so lucky that Natalie was available for us. I’m still on cloud 9. I want to plan another party just to work with her again. It goes without saying, Highly Recommend!
No words can describe how deeply grateful we are to Natalie for making our wedding so fantastic. If you have the great fortune of having Natalie as your wedding planner, just know that your wedding is about to blow your and everyone else’s mind. She is unbelievably talented, very detail oriented, and has incredible vision for movie-esque weddings. Even more than that, she has been a great friend, mentor, advocate, cheerleader, and guardian angel throughout our wedding planning. For 10 whole months, she was there for us whenever we needed her— weekdays and weekends, early mornings and late nights. We had no idea which venues to consider, what and which vendors to choose, and even what we needed to do, but Natalie walked us through every little bit of it and connected us with the most incredible vendors ever. Whenever we had an issue with anything, she would immediately address it in the best way possible. As our wedding day approached, a lot of personal things happened and I became increasingly overwhelmed, and I even broke down over the phone. Not only did Natalie comfort me with so much love and care, she stepped up and took care of every single thing. We had family and friends coming from all over the world and she was able to made it as easy as possible for us and them. On the day of the wedding, so much was happening and it was all so overwhelming, but everything was happening exactly the way they should thanks to Natalie. She had every single thing under control, and even when things went wrong, she was there to pick us right back up. Not only is Natalie an amazing wedding planner, she is genuinely a wonderful person who cares deeply about all the people she works with. It’s rare to find someone like that, and we were so lucky that we had her planned one of the most important days of our lives, a day that we and our families will remember forever. She really made our dreams a reality!
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I recently enjoyed working with Natalie Sofer Events for one of her events. I cannot express how impressed I am with the professionalism and expertise Natalie brought to the table.
Natalie's communication skills are superb. She kept all stakeholders in the loop, ensuring everyone was on the same page throughout the planning process, and made for a seamless and stress-free experience for me and the other vendors and clients.
What stood out the most was Natalie's genuine passion for her work. She loves what she does, and this enthusiasm translated into an event that exceeded all expectations.
Working with Natalie Sofer Events was a pleasure, and I highly recommend her services to anyone needing a top-notch wedding planner. Natalie's professionalism, attention to detail, and passion for work make her a standout in the industry.
I look forward to collaborating with her on future events.
Gloria Mesa Photography
The Knot provided the ability to provide up to a 5 star rating. But Natalie truly deserves 5+ because that's the service she provides. When I retained Natalie to coordinate my daughter's wedding, I explained that she might not want me for a client - that I required A+ communications, additions to the regular contracted service, and that I hated "surprises". Natalie's response was, "no problem!" And she was as good as her word. In addition to planning a wedding that was flawless and beautiful beyond anything my husband and I could have imagined, Natalie was such a pleasure to work with. Her vendors are beyond compare. Her planning was down to the minute. I can honestly say, that when we contracted with Natalie, we got a fantastic event planner, but more than that, we had a total partner. Finally, we ended up with a true friend!
If you aim for true excellence and want a superbly curated deluxe event, Natalie will deliver 100%. For any complex event, isn't knowing this pure relief?
My partner and I had the closest thing you can get to a perfect wedding thanks to Natalie! We transitioned wedding planners with only six months remaining, which shows you that she is a miracle worker as she managed to execute the process as if she had been with us from the very beginning (a total of 18 months). First and foremost, Natalie is a wonderful PERSON to work with; she is kind and caring, intelligent and funny, and she has a deep respect for inclusion. You are not just a job to her; Natalie will get to know you outside of just ‘What is on your mood board?’ She will take the time to understand you because she is a very genuine individual, which is also useful for her as a professional when making recommendations to you. Natalie has some of the best vendor connections in the Los Angeles area wedding industry and can work within your budget to create a designer aesthetic worthy of posting alongside the Instagram and Pinterest pages that you likely used as inspiration for your wedding. We were delighted that the vendors we worked with became like another little family for us since we worked together so closely under Natalie’s stewardship and it made the wedding day feel even that much more meaningful; it felt like each of our vendors was invested in us and giving it their absolute best, not just with their physical energy but with their emotional energy. Natalie leads by example, taking charge of your day and executing your vision seamlessly and with confidence. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone planning a wedding, celebration or special event. I was so happy with my wedding, but I am also ecstatic with the lifelong friend that I have made with Natalie - she is just fabulous!
Wedding planning is exciting, but also incredibly difficult, especially since most people have no contacts in the wedding industry and there are so many options. Natalie is the best choice you could make to guide you through the process and make sure your wedding day is the day of your dreams. We brought Natalie on board after we’d already started planning our wedding, so it would be expected to have a transition period for her to catch up, but that wasn’t necessary. She was on top of things from the day we hired her, as if she’d been part of the team since day one. She suggested things to us, big and small, that we’d never even thought of that made a huge difference for the ceremony and reception, and her contacts and knowledge of the industry ensured that everything we chose was right for our wedding. We did a lot of things that people might consider unconventional or against “tradition,” but Natalie never pushed back and was even excited about some of the different things we wanted to try. She was also both respectful of our budget and very upfront about where we should spend our money to maximize the look and feel of the wedding. If Natalie says you should get the candles, get the candles! On the day of our wedding, Natalie supervised everything from vendor deliveries to getting everything broken down after the reception and even handled some small issues during the reception that we didn’t even know about until days afterward. She also provided an assistant for my partner to make sure she didn’t need anything while she was getting ready throughout the day. Her team was always there when we needed them and had a fix for every problem, including an unexpected guest who had a table setting ready at the reception within minutes. Natalie is also just a very fun person - it was genuinely a pleasure talking to her and getting to know her on a personal level. It’s important to have someone you can trust planning your wedding, and we were so happy that we put our trust in Natalie. If you’re looking to pull off the wedding of your dreams, not just the one all the magazines say you should be doing, Natalie is the planner for you.
A fabulous British wedding and event planner in LA, Natalie Sofer is an absolute gem! Her events are breathtaking and trendsetting. Though she’s involved with the most high profile events and vendors, she’s humble and very easy to talk to. Event planning can be extremely stressful but Natalie makes the process easy and seamless. I highly recommend Natalie Sofer to anyone looking for a planner 💯
Natalie truly works with you where you are. I was concerned my budget would be too small for her, as most of her events are so gorgeous and elaborate. Nope. Natalie took me on, helped me stay within my budget, had great vendor suggestions when some of mine fell through. My wedding had many moving parts, and Natalie made sure that everything went smoothly. She was a dream to work with. Full of good ideas, deep knowledge of the industry, has gathered a great team. In short, I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with here. Thank you Natalie for making Chad and my wedding day flawless.
Had the pleasure of meeting and working with Natalie at an event where she was named the Best Planner in Los Angeles and I can clearly see why.
Every time I work Natalie, the event is top-notch! It is very smooth, elegant and you can tell it was professionally planned and executed. Seeing what she does always impresses me. Just look at her portfolio to see and you will see what I mean, stunning events! Every detail is thought of and she makes sure every staff and vendor know how important each client and family is. My team and I are thrilled when we get an opportunity to work together as we know it will be a superb event with an expert who truly cares and loves making her clients smile. Seeing her in action with such poise and clear direction of what needs to be done is impressive and inspiring. I don't know how she does it, so many vendors and guests to coordinate, yet she does it time after time.
Overall, Fantastic service, great personality, organized and most important- consistent year after year!
Highly recommend!
I wish I could give more like 10 stars for Natalie! From the moment we spoke, I knew she was the planner for me and my now husband. We got married in July and hired her 17 months before as we had a large wedding with lots of florals and decor.
She helped us tremendously and has exquisite taste. I really loved that she was very honest with us about everything from logistics to costs. I wanted certain things and she made it all happen, I could tell she really cared about me and listened to me. From my venue tour and tasting, picking out our decor and florals, it was so easy.
So many of my friends were so stressed planning their wedding and I was not. I means, it was hard making all the decisions, yet Natalie gave me choices and made the process so much easier. We didn't feel stressed at all! Just excited! And that was because of Natalie and it was the best investment we would of been so lost and she handled so much for us. I even had an issue with the floral delivery and I didn't even know what happened until after my wedding. Apparently my 2 year old niece ruined one of my bridesmaids bouquets, but it was all fixed and only my aunt knew what happened. I never knew but they told me later that Natalie handled it. My photos and memories are all amazing, like I said I would give more stars if I could
I have now worked with Natalie on three different events. What I love about her is that every wedding or event she plans is so luxurious and elegant, yet at the same time, every one is unique and customized to the client's vision. She's also always the calm, patient voice in the room when unexpected curve balls come. When Natalie is running the show, I know that all those little details are going to be taken care of, and I can just enjoy the evening!
There are not enough words to use to express what magic Natalie Sofer brings to event planning. Her attention to detail is out of this world. She not only matched all of our expectations, but elevates events beyond our imagination. She has the best vendors that match her style and charming personality. Her professionalism is spot on; but, what affected us more is how she really cares for her clients well beyond the event. Her events are an absolute pleasure- from start to finish. She is not only a very talented planner, she becomes a trusted friend.
Natalie made our wedding dream come true. She is very detailed oriented and genuinely cared about every little thing important to me and my wife. She is so kind and patient and it shows in the end result. I would definitely recommend Natalie- she will make your wedding dreams come true.
Natalie was my wedding planner for my destination wedding in Malibu, California. I am from New York, living in Australia currently and got married as a half way point between my family /friends in New York and my partners family /friends in Sydney. We relied on Natalie for just about everything in the lead up to and on the wedding day. She was always so quick to respond, the most easy to talk to and made the entire planning & day of the most seamless process. She offered the greatest insights to venues & vendors. We went with all of her recommendations and I couldn’t be more happy about each and every one of them. We told her we wanted to get married in Italy/ on a vineyard and she found us the exact venue for what we had dreamed of right here in Los Angeles. She worked with our budget and helped us connect with the most special people to help our dream day come true. She is the only planner you will ever need and I am so thankful I found her. I could not thank her/ recommend her enough and I wish we could do our wedding day & (surprisingly the planning) 1 million times over again. Thank you Natalie!!!!
Your search for a wedding planner is OVER. Natalie Sofer is THE most incredible wedding planner ever. Before I hired Natalie, I was overwhelmed with wedding planners. I interviewed several and none of them gave me the time of day until I gave them a deposit. I even waited 2 weeks for a planner to get back to me and still never got a response. I was beyond stressed and overwhelmed. I then used #planning #weddingplanner on Instagram and I saw the GORGEOUS Natalie Sofer posing in one of her wedding events. I CAN'T deny, I thought she was posing on a Hollywood film set. Her entire wedding was FILLED with flowers, and details you didn't even know existed. TOP TO BOTTOM was the venue filled with what I imagined my wedding to be one day. I sent her a DM and within MINUTES she called me. Loving, personable, classy, confident...all the attributes you would want in a person and a planner. Shall I mention, she has been published numerous times in INSIDE WEDDING MAGAZINE!?! Not to mention Natalie is LA's BEST WEDDING PLANNER OF THE YEAR-2022? Natalie orchestrated the WEDDING of my dreams! I could not have imagined my wedding to be this memorable and spectacular without her guidance and help. She has an amazing vendor team you can select for your wedding and will adjust to any budget you desire. No job is too big or small for my dear friend and now forever Auntie, Natalie Sofer. Please do yourself a favor, save your stress and acne and hire Natalie Sofer. She will be by your side until the day of your wedding and if you're lucky..maybe even for life. Cheers!
We started planning our wedding 18 months out because of the pandemic, and throughout that entire time frame, Natalie Sofer continued to make us feel special and taken care of. With her guidance, we hired all our vendors in 2021 for a September 2022 wedding at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. She foresaw how prices would change and helped us lock in much better rates than we would have gotten had we waited. Then, even when there was nothing left to decide until a later date, she continued to check in to go over any new ideas and ensure we were all on the same page with the vision for the event. The vendors that she suggested were incredible. She came to every appointment with us, and her relationships with them made us feel comfortable trusting them on such a big occasion. In the end, it was evident they delivered more for us because of their love for her. That is what happens when you use someone who has been in the business for so long. Everyone who worked on the wedding went above and beyond for us, Natalie included. She took care of all the crazy logistics of a sizeable black-tie wedding so that our wedding weekend seemed to go off without a hitch. We could focus on getting great pictures and having the time of our lives, knowing that she had it taken care of from top to bottom. She is willing to take whatever vision you have and run with it, taking as much or as little control as you want her to have, all while making you feel special throughout what is sometimes a stressful process. If you want a classy affair that is truly catered to you and your dreams, Natalie is a planner extraordinaire!
Natalie and I worked together to plan my May 2022 wedding for 1+ year. She was patient, considerate, knowledgeable, and an amazing support leading up to and on my wedding. We would refer anyone to Natalie in a heartbeat!
Natalie is the fairy godmother you want and NEED in your corner leading up to life’s big moments. If you can book her, BOOK HER.
Natalie guided us through the process of planning our wedding with so much kindness, care and super-human attention to detail. She assembled an absolute ALL-STAR team of vendors, all of whom had so much love and respect for her as well (which was no surprise). At every turn, she handled business with professionalism, dedication and grace and pulled together an absolutely unbelievable wedding day. If we could give her 10 stars we would.
My husband and I were married in November 2022, and thanks to Natalie- we had the wedding of our dreams!
Planning a wedding while having a full time job is no easy feat, but Natalie made the planning process as easy & smooth as possible. She was with us every step of the way- providing her expertise/ advice, talented vendor recommendations, and made sure we were on track with our planning. She was also VERY responsive- and made herself available anytime we needed to discuss details about the wedding.
On top of all of that- she is unbelievably kind, warm, and is a joy to work with.
Thank you Natalie for making my vision come to life-I could not have asked for a more special or beautiful wedding!
Hi!!! Natalie did my daughters wedding back in May 2022!!! It was really a pleasure working with her. Natalie always made us feel very comfortable in every way possible. She is very professional and made things very easy for us. Great positive attitude . Highly recommend her for any parties. Such a joy to work with.
Natalie was a dream to work with and we had a flawless wedding.
Everything was perfect from the vendors, to the music! She is kind, fast and gets everything done perfectly! Such a wonderful planner!
When our first daughter decided to get married at a resort in a city 300 miles away, I knew I was going to need help...Natalie to the rescue! She knew exactly what needed to be done and when, and she knew all the best vendors. In addition to that, everyone seemed to genuinely respect her and enjoyed working with her. Natalie is calm, positive and never got ruffled even in the most stressful circumstances. She took many late night phone calls and was always available in person, by phone or by zoom. Because of her expertise, our daughter had the most beautiful wedding we could have imagined!
We had about 9 weeks to plan a wedding. Natalie did it! She is dedicated, on time, on budget and filled with great ideas. Easy to work with. We live in Colorado and she was willing to go see vendors for us in California. She's fantastic!
We started working with Natalie a little bit before 2019. We are both industry professionals and spend a lot of time working, so neither of us had the time, resources, or know-how to make our long awaited wedding to happen. That’s why we reached out to Natalie. Right off the bat, she gave us directions and options based on our budget. She pointed us to venues that fit our aesthetic and arranged weekend visits to each location. With her comprehensive schedule and connections, we were able to quickly find our dream venue. We signed the venue and were ready to tackle the rest of the long list of to dos for the wedding.
Then a month later, the pandemic happened and everything shut down. Everyone was left in the dark in an unprecedented way. By this point, we’d signed with multiple vendors and it was looking very likely we had to postpone the event. Natalie handled all of the postponing conversations with each of our vendors. Figured out contract updates and necessary procedures to move our wedding to a new date. Throughout our wedding planning, we inevitably encountered many obstacles, including our venue itself being jeopardized in closing their service. During this period, Natalie kept us in touch with the venue and gave us periodic updates, as well as backup options.
Natalie’s connection with the vendors were absolutely on the point. We didn’t have the time to look for vendors ourselves so we deferred to Natalie’s recommendations after chatting with her about what we wanted in our wedding aesthetically. Based on our proposal and budget, Natalie came up with a list of vendors whom we loved working with. The photographers, videographer, DJ, musicians, decorator, cake maker, venue - everyone went above and beyond in their own ways, and best of all they worked well with each other thanks to Natalie’s coordinating every step of the way.
After over a year of waiting for the right moment, two postponements due to the safety concerns, as well as reducing our guest list to minimize contact, we finally decided to make our day happen. Natalie made sure we considered everything leading up to the big day. The day of the wedding, Natalie went into full battle mode. We chose not to do rehearsal to minimize gathering, but Natalie made sure everyone knew what to do. She was on call at any moment, and was always present and dealing with the next agenda two steps ahead. The event went beautifully and we were able to make a memory we can call one of the best days in our lives. There’s no doubt we could have done this without Natalie’s directions. We’re lucky to have found her, and she will surely bring happiness and everlasting memories to all of the couples she works with.
Natalie is an absolute legend. We hired her nearly two years ago to plan our wedding, and she's been with us through three date changes and countless COVID issues. We finally celebrated on December 12th and the day was better than my husband or I could have imagined. Natalie recommended all of our vendors, all exceptional. She took our vague, simple ideas and worked literal magic. The event itself went off without a hitch, and it never would have happened without Natalie's advice and hard work. I will be recommending her to everyone I know planning an event.
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2022
Hi Kat,
It was so lovely working with you and Will. Thank you so much!
My favorite moments was when you were both were dancing the night away. It gave me such joy to finally see you dance after all the planning.
Hugs to you and Will!
I found Natalie through the Knot after interviewing and speaking to many planners. Right away, I knew she was the right planner for me. She is so caring and attentive and is so beyond positive. Her execution and attention to detail is unparalleled. She is truly the best pro and wedding planner I've ever seen and I would choose her over and over again!
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2021
Dale. Your wedding was truly magical. Thank you for your trust in me to plan and design a wedding for such a city chic couple. You are daring, fabulous and a dream client and now friend.
Much love to you and Nick and Enjoy the honeymoon this w...
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Natalie is the most incredible wedding planner anyone could ever ask for, she is so professional and helps me with everything…… I am not exaggerating if I say I probably would not have gotten married if it wasn’t for natalie 🤣… I have real control issues and literally natalie was the only person I trusted with my wedding… Thank you so much for making my day so unbelievably perfect…… There was not even one breakdown ! I could not have a far better wedding planner
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2021
Mandy. It was a huge honor right from the start. Thank you for your trust in me selecting the right vendors for your wedding that I knew would be a match for you.
What a joy to see you and Eric dance. Truly a magical night!
I was looking for a very specific type of planner, after watching my 2 sisters go through what they went through with theirs, I know what I wanted and Natalie was exactly that. She never pressured me, always supported me and gave me good ideas. She was calming and professional. All the vendors loved working with her. Can't recommend her enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2021
Sharona, It was a huge honor to be there for you and Dan. Thank you so much for your trust in me. Loved being with you and your family.
Natalie is the best! She went above and beyond in helping us plan our wedding and we couldn't have done it without her! She helped me hire the best vendors from florals to rentals, and she was always happy to get on the phone with any questions or concerns I had. We had planned the perfect wedding and 5 days before our wedding there was a fire at our venue. Natalie worked with me everyday to make sure we were able to rearrange any plans that were affected by the fire. She truly went above and beyond!
Natalie is always a true pleasure to work with. In addition to her attention-to-detail and her excellent taste, she truly cares about her clients, the vendor team and everyone involved in her events. She has a great handle on how a party should run and gets the best out of everyone she includes in her events. We are truly impressed with how Natalie has been able to navigate events during this challenging time, as well. We can’t wait to collaborate with her again and again!!
wow what a wedding. Thank you Natalie and her team for being so patient with me throughout the process. She totally brought me to the best vendors ever and created my dream day. I know if did not have her by my side I would have been stressed. definitely go with Natalie in planning your wedding!
Natalie was always there for me being in Ohio and being Mother if they Bride. . She answered my texts and phone calls in a prompt manner. We hired her before Covid hit. So she and my daughter had to plan an entire wedding again in an outside location with smaller number of guests in attendance. The wedding was beautiful and magical. It all came together!!
Thank you Natalie and team of great vendors for making our wedding so great. My guests still rave about the time they had. All of us loved it. She thought of everything and pays attention to every detail. She is focused and above all on the day of the wedding, i did not have to think about anything as she got it all.
Look no further and hire Natalie
I couldn't have been happier with the personal service my wife and I received from Natalie Sofer during the planning stages of our wedding up until the day of the event. She was a constant professional and always had an answer to all of our questions. She works with amazing vendors and everyone did a fabulous job at our wedding including Natalie and her assistants. Every detail was taken care of and we really got to enjoy our wedding! Natalie has an amazing eye for detail and she really listened to our vision and helped create the magical wedding we wanted. I'm so glad we chose her to plan our wedding and I've already referred her to a friend.
Natalie gave us our DREAM WEDDING. It was more beautiful than I could have dreamed or imagined. She worked within our budget and has the best vendor relationships in the biz! AND she hung in there with us during the whiplash moments of a COVID year and wedding!!!
Natalie was absolutely instrumental in making my wedding a success! I couldn't have done it without her! Truthfully, I had only one week and 5 days to plan my wedding… It was a monumental task! I called around to a few different wedding coordinators... And 1 of them highly highly recommended Natalie, so I called her and it was smooth sailing from there. Natalie helped me get all the vendors in place, worked out all the details with the Hotel, and worked behind the scenes on the day of my wedding to make sure the schedule was perfectly executed and everything went smoothly. She is awesome, and I highly recommend her. If you want somebody who is diligent, follows through, gets things done in an efficient way, is professional, courteous and polite, and has a very high work ethic--I would strongly recommend hiring Natalie!
Natalie did a fantastic job as our wedding coordinator at Millwick and helped make our day beautiful and stress-free! She was always available to answer questions and give us suggestions. Natalie truly saved the day when six weeks before our wedding we received an email from our caterer cancelling his services. We were stunned, as we had booked him a year in advance. Within 24 hours, Natalie set us up with a new caterer who was even better and matched our previous menu, services and prices. We cannot thank her enough for working so quickly and putting us at easy during this stressful period. There is so much planning that goes into a wedding and Natalie made everything easy and our wedding day flawless. For a friendly, organized and reliable wedding coordinator we cannot recommend Natalie enough!
Natalie was referred to us by the Director of Catering at our wedding venue. We were so pleased with her service. She listened to our needs and gave us great advice and recommendations. She took care of all the details. On our wedding day, everything went according to plan and it was all because of Natalie. Thank you for being such a fantastic wedding planner!
Natalie is one of the kindest souls I have ever met. From the moment I met her, I knew we were in good hands. We had already selected a venue and a photographer when we met Natalie. Just locating those two things made it clear to us that we needed professional help. And Natalie is just that. Absolutely professional and respectful in every way. We had a somewhat non-traditional wedding . Natalie adapted to our needs and really excelled at helping us put together a fabulous gay wedding in West Hollywood during LA Pride. It was a total dream and I really think Natalie was a big part of the success of that day.
We used Natalie Sofer for our wedding and she went above and beyond! She was really easy to communicate with during the whole process. She referred us incredible vendors and we were extremely happy with all of the services they provided for our dream wedding. On the day of the event she was very well organized and made sure to take care of all the details so that we could relax and enjoy our special day. The flowers were amazing, our photographer made sure to get every shot and the DJ kept everyone dancing all night. Natalie is a wonderful planner and I highly recommend her services!!!
We used Natalie's services recently for our wedding and she and her staff couldn't have been nicer! Natalie made our event very smooth and recommended very talented vendors to make everything perfect. We loved our photographer, florist and DJ. Everyone is still talking about how beautiful the flowers were and how much fun they had dancing at our wedding! She was extremely well organized and kept everyone on schedule and made our involvement effortless. Natalie has exquisite taste and her designs were stunning!!! We completely trusted her with our vision. I highly recommend her for any event, you'll be glad you hired her.
Natalie is fantastic! I was so impressed by her efficiency! She’s lovely, puntual, organized, resourceful, knowledgeable, gets things done quickly and seamlessly and with a smile. She thinks of everything!!!! I’m so thankful to have found her because I simply could not of pulled off my elaborate wedding without her! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing the day of because I could trust that she was making sure it was getting done! She’s absolutely fabulous! Thank you for everything Natalie!
Natalie is like a burst of sunshine! She always has so many ideas of what we can create together and the contacts of who can do it for me. She really takes the weight off of planning a wedding and gets me so excited for the big day. It's so important that my wedding isn't cookie cutter and she really knows how to make it unique. I would recommend her to anyone, she will take such good care of you!
Delightful, resourceful, understanding, and always ready......Natalie is the full package deal. She is truly a professional and her communication is both thorough and supportive. She was with us every step of the way and consistently delivered. She came ready with checklists, vendor recommendations, and was adaptable to every situation, suggestion, or idea. Not only was she patient, Natalie always remained calm and collective no matter the size of the issue small or big. We even had some last minute major hiccups that began to worry whether our day was going to happen and Natalie quickly carried the weight and smoothed out the issues while bringing the whole orchestra of an event back together working with synergy and harmony. She is truly an artist intertwined with the skills of an arbitrator, mediator, and negotiator. With her on your team, you can't lose. She made our day extremely special, memorable, and one we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you Natalie and many blessings!
My husband and I spoke with multiple wedding planners and coordinators, and when we spoke with Natalie, we knew instantly we wanted to work with her. She is extremely understanding, communicative, professional, responsive, helpful, and makes you feel extremely comfortable from the get go. Thanks to Natalie, our wedding day was honestly the best day of our lives. She ensured everything went smoothly, and kept us calm, cool, and collected so we could truly enjoy every moment of our wedding week. She got to know us a couple, and was there for us throughout the entire planning process. She took my extremely specific visions and honestly helped make them more perfect than I could have ever imagined. Not to mention, she is an absolute sweetheart! To all couples out there, please do yourselves a favor and reach out to Natalie. We cannot recommend her or her work higher!
Natalie made our dream wedding into a reality! She connected us with the most amazing vendors and made sure everything flowed smoothly. She was very accessible when we had any questions during the planning process. Very professional and so sweet. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner.
Natalie set us up with outstanding vendors and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. We had the wedding of our dreams!
Natalie is AMAZING! The thought of planning a wedding is a daunting task but she stayed on top of everything from the seating cards to making sure the vendors were delivering everything they were supposed to. Everything ran so smoothly and everything looked so beautiful thanks to Natalie and her team. It was a dream come true! If you want to enjoy your wedding day then look no further than the fabulous Natalie Sofer!!
Natalie of Natalie Sofer Events is truly one of the best in the industry. As a wedding and event photographer, one thing I always tell me clients when they come to me is if they have a event planner. Being this is one of the most important things in any kind of event planning, Natalie is honestly amazing at what she does and she is extremely professional. If you want to have the best of the best, have Natalie help plan your next event small or big.
My wife and I interviewed several wedding planners before settling on Natalie. We were drawn by her competence as well as the colorful and creative narratives she proposed around our wedding theme and direction. These narratives played a big role in helping us understand what kind of wedding we wanted, and what styles and ideas would fully align with our hopes and expectations.
Our destination wedding in LA needed someone who could introduce and guide us through the planning process while we were on the other side of the country. In two short visits, Natalie toured us through several exceptional venues and vendors. In every case we were able to find perfect matches for every detail and idea we were hoping to convey. This did not come easily, as my wife and I did not come well prepared! Thankfully, Nat had both the patience and logistical skill to make sure our choices had time to settle, while also meeting vendor and venue deadlines.
On the day of our ceremony, everything came together perfectly. Thank you, Nat! You gave us the wedding of our dreams!
We got introduced to Natalie after our first highly-recommended planner flaked. Hiring Natalie turned out to be the most important decision we made, because she helped us make every subsequent decision right for us. Her vendors, her organizational skills, and her experience led us through an intimidating process. When our day arrived, when I needed something handled, I just pointed her at it and walked away. That was heaven. We couldn't have asked for someone better to help us.
My sister is the one who found Natalie and recommended I call her when I was feeling overwhelmed by the planning process. I am so glad I listened! She is worth every penny and more! My sister and I got married 2 month apart but she gave us both the attention we needed (or the attention that I needed!) and made sure that our weddings were unique and different from each other. Her vendor recommendations are amazing and it doesn't matter what time you call or email her because she will respond within seconds. I live in Northern CA and she made it so easy on me while planning for a wedding in Southern CA. I needed a bit of hand holding with some of the decisions and she helped me every step of the way.
She is a wonderful person and my family is so thankful for her and everything she did for us this past year. She went above and beyond and I had the wedding of my dreams. She is the best!
Natalie is my favorite AND my family's favorite person of 2018! I got engaged December 2016 and I knew I needed the help of a wedding planner since my venue was quickly becoming a little complicated. I called three wedding planners total, two of which never returned my voicemail, but Natalie returned my call within a few hours and we immediately connected. She is so kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive (which is one of the most important traits to me - can you imagine trying to finalize wedding plans and your right hand woman doesn't call you back in a reasonable amount of time?!). Natalie works with amazing vendors that will do everything they can to make your day a dream! From the design and inspiration, to catering, and the timeline, she is there every step of the way. I appreciated her bringing me down from Pinterest Heaven when I was about to go way over budget. She always asks your opinion and never over steps the boundaries, it truly is a team effort with an amazing adviser and friend.
Natalie ended up planning my wedding and my sisters wedding which were 2 months apart. She is fabulous and our wedding experience as whole family would not have been the same without her. She is the best of the best!!
The Best of The Best!
If you want a coordinator who will treat your wedding as if it were her very own and do everything with the most loving care Natalie is for you! Whether large or small, elegant or casual, Natalie knows just what to do and she does it with great style. She is organized, precise, extremely detail oriented and absolutely lovely to work with. When you are in her hands, you can relax and know that you will be taken care of completely so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your day. Dependable and Reliable Five Star all the way!!! She has a wealth of experience, the best ideas and resources to meet your every need. As an Officiant who has had the great pleasure of working with her on numerous occasions, I guarantee, you will be more than pleased and so glad you chose her to lead your team! Ask anyone and they will say the same!
Mary Jean Valente A Ceremony of the Heart.
We loved working with Natalie. My wedding was planned in 2.5 months and she helped me with organizing all the vendors, advising me on what to have at the wedding and what was an excess cost, she helped me with the design of the venue since she has worked at the Oviatt Penthouse and she answered all my millions of questions via email.
She really helped on the day of the wedding and I wasn't worried about things going wrong or if I was missing something on the day of the wedding. Natalie let me enjoy my wedding day and for that I will be forever grateful. I 100% recommend working with Natalie for your wedding. I didn't have a headache and was able to sleep the night before my wedding. Thank you Natalie!
Natalie truly brought everything together for my son and now son-in-law's wedding on the Queen Mary! She got their wedding on a TV show, which added a truly unique, fun, awesome experience to the event!! A wedding I'll never forget!!
Natalie is amazing. We hired her to coordinate our October wedding at the Oviatt Penthouse. She was on top of everything, coordinating things I hadn’t even thought about and making sure my vendors were all on the same page. She even kept one of my crazy family members from implementing changes to the wedding that were not approved by myself or my groom. It was a pleasure to work with her and she really made things much easier for me. Thank you so much Natalie. You really helped make our day special!
Natalie has been such a blessing! She truly sought out the wedding of my dreams, and made my vision come to life. Her organization is superb and she KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS DOING! Not to mention, she is such a sweet and kind person to work with. She is firm enough to get the job done, but does it in a sweet manner somehow. That's a hard quality to find when in a stressful situation. She took any and all of my stresses into her hands, and I was then able to enjoy one of the most amazing days of my life. Thank you so much natalie! Book her now! You won't regret it :)
Natalie is a consummate professional and is brilliant at translating her clients vision into a reality. She is caring, creative and resourceful. Whether you are planning a wedding, a birthday party or a corporate event, Natalie is the person who will take your idea and turn it into a memorable occasion for all! I have been to several of her events and am never disappointed. I refer her consistently and my friends and associates are always grateful to me for the introduction.
Natalie Sofer is one of the best event planners I've been fortunate enough to know! I've been to several of her events at various venues such as The Viceroy L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills, The Spanish Hills Country Club and The Escena Club in Palm Springs. She has the ability to create an atmosphere that is not only stunning but still warm and inviting for all the guests. She works with each of her clients very personally and I can't wait to hire her to coordinate my own wedding. As a guest at her events I can honestly say the venue, the food, the entertainment and decor are always top notch. She has exquisite taste and will definitely make your guests feel like they are not only at an "event" but that they are attending a one of a kind experience that they will never forget. I've been happy to refer her to friends and will continue to think of her for all my events. She's fabulous and you'll be lucky to have her as your coordinator.
When I think about our wedding day, the first thing I think of is how much I’m glowing in marital bliss. The second thing I think of is, thank God for Natalie! As our wedding coordinator, Natalie was on-point from start to finish. She asked questions and listened with sincerity. She helped us make important decisions, and she gave us amazing vendor recommendations. Natalie beautifully orchestrated the vendor schedule and made sure all the details were in order and flowed to perfection. As a result, my wife and I were able to relax, have fun, and enjoy our wedding! What a wonderful feeling to know that everything is being taken care of. Natalie has this special ability to make you feel that everything is in order, and all is well. That’s because she’s on top of it!
Throughout our special day, Natalie anticipated our needs and fulfilled every request. She was a constant presence of love and support. Thank you, Natalie, for helping us create the wedding of our dreams! It exceeded our expectations, and we simply could not be happier!
Natalie is a consummate professional who has a long time passion for wedding planning and coordinating. She was with us from the beginning and was an invaluable resource for vendors, was incredibly knowledgable about the process, and had our best interests at heart when we needed a second set of eyes on our original plans.
Her calming demeanor was welcomed, especailly in the last few weeks as all of the details needed executing. Her timliness, attention to details, and constant communication with us, and the vendors made for a seemless process, and flawless day of ceremony and reception. Many of our guests shared with us they have attended well over 50 weddings, been in wedding parties, and even been married several times...and said this was one of the very best weddings they'd been too, which for them, and us, says so much about the production that goes into a wedding.
Bravo Natalie! With all the love we have we won't be having another wedding (ha,ha) however, you're are our recommendation for anyone needing your services.
We're grateful and appreciative of your integrity & professionalism. Many more years of creating lasting memories for others on their special day!
We were married Summer 2017. We found Natalie via this site in Fall of 2015 and after interviewing her, along with about 4 others, we felt she was the best fit for both our creative event vision and our communication style and so we contracted for Day-Of/Month-Of Planning Plus Referrals. Everyone Natalie referred to us was exceptional and most of them had already worked with her so there was a bit of a mutual admiration society, which was a great vibe to have amongst vendors. My husband and I are both producers/project managers so it was easy for us to plan everything ourselves, and having Natalie available to us as a resident expert, was invaluable. This approach may not work for everyone but it was ideal for us. Natalie was always available to us, although we were very careful not to be “those” clients, and she was responsive and responsible. We “passed the baton” so-to-speak about 1 month before the wedding and that allowed us to focus more on being present during the wedding weekend than on the logistics and details. On the day-of, Natalie had plenty to do and had an assistant with her to support her and they did a tremendous job managing everyone’s nerves, overbearing wishes, and expectations. She made sure the wedding went off as planned, or as close as possible to how we’d planned, and everyone at our wedding had an incredible time. At the end of the evening, she’d done such a great job working in the background that everything was already back in our Suite when we returned and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We would recommend Natalie to anyone in SoCal who wants an expert and who is also authentic and caring.
We had a wedding in a new venue for Natalie—Tiato—at the end of April, 2017. Despite having “chosen” the venue, I decided to go with Nat’s full planning package and I’m very happy that I did. Nat was great about having me check out a couple of alternative venue options after hearing my ideas of vibe, location and budget. I ended up going with my original venue choice, but that was essentially the only piece of the wedding puzzle that I had considered prior to getting Nat on board; she had her work cut out for her. She helped me walk through the many, many “other” items that form a wedding: flowers, photographer, DJ, colors, printing, desert, décor, hair/make-up, table settings, etc.—key pieces that help make the wedding memorable. She was also open to hearing my suggestions for vendors and reached out to everyone I sent her way. In the end, I decided on each of her recommended vendors and couldn’t have been happier. Nat was accessible and prompt in her replies. She checked in periodically and communicated both in person, via email, phone and text. In a rather last minute decision, I decided to host a Friday night event for all guests, which ended up falling on her birthday. Nat was a trooper—she attended the rehearsal and then ensured that the Friday event was running smoothly before she took some time for her birthday. Focusing on the actual wedding day, the thing that sticks out the most in my mind is that we had no hiccups. I can’t find one piece of the morning of, picture session, walk-through, ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner/party that didn’t go smoothly. Nat and her team were on point! A couple of small things that show Nat’s dedication:
(i) I really wanted pre-ceremony champagne for guests. Nat worked with the venue to add that to our package for free! It also says a great deal about the venue and their team--who were also amazing.
(ii) Our cocktail reception was held in-doors while the dinner was outdoors, with a wall of windows separating the two spaces. Nat was pretty insistent that we should cover the windows during the flip so that the guests were shielded from the hustle and bustle going on outside. She suggested large panels of material that ended up looking amazing. It was the absolute perfect move. The big reveal post-flip was stunning.
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I’m not a planner and I pretty much hate logistics. Nat made sure that my laid-back approach to wedding planning in no way hindered the actual wedding. It was beautiful and fun and memorable and I couldn’t have done it without her.
If I could give Natalie 10 stars I would! My husband and I recently got married at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills on September 1 2017. We hired Natalie for our "day of planner" but she helped me coordinate and plan up to 3 months before the wedding day. She was there supporting me with the big plans to the smallest details. I could always rely on her to respond quickly via phone and make the time on her schedule to meet me and my vendors! Thank you Natalie, I could NOT of had the most beautiful, organized, and magical Hollywood wedding of my dreams without you!
If you are looking for a wedding planner look no further than Natalie. She is everything you would want in a planner and more: organized, well-connected, creative, and professional. And beyond that, she is an absolute joy. Natalie helped me plan my wedding from start to finish, and put together a team of the most incredible vendors while honoring my budget. She advised me on the areas of where to save and where to spend money, and didn't let me spend a drop more than necessary, which was very important to my family and I. What I loved most about working with Natalie is absolutely how on top of everything she was - she never missed a chance to promptly correspond with vendors or with me, and made sure I was on track with my timeline. I felt as though I had the best personal assistant ever, which took off so much of the stress of planning. On the day of, Natalie and her team ensured the entire wedding went so smoothly. Anything I needed or wanted was handed to me before I could even ask: water, hairspray, my comfortable shoes....she and her assistants had my back every step of the way so that I didn't have to worry about the little things and could just truly enjoy my night. Natalie is truly a matchless planner and coordinator and it was such an honor and pleasure to have her be a part of my special day.
Natalie Sofer is fantastic! We are the proud parents of our daughter, Meg, and her husband, Michael who announced their engagement in June 2016 -- 9-1/2 months before their March 11th wedding date. Although we are, by nature, extremely organized people, we knew our job was much more difficult because we live in Scottsdale, and the wedding was taking place in Beverly Hills. Some of our friends suggested hiring a wedding planner to do the legwork for us. However, when we contacted several planners about seven months before the wedding date, the very high prices we were quoted were way above how much we could afford to spend, and none of them were willing to do "month-of" wedding coordination services for us that would have been more affordable. Consequently, we had no choice but to continue looking at venues, and calling several photographers, florists, videographers, lighting designers, and ceremony officiants on our own. To put it mildly, we had no idea of how much time we would have to spend, all of which was extremely stressful. Then, by coincidence, a miracle happened: someone recommended Natalie Sofer to us. From the very first contact we had with her, we felt a sense of fairness, professionalism, sincerity, warmth, honesty, and experience. Of the many planners we had spoken to, she was the only one who was willing to consider the time we had spent finding the venue and some of the vendors we had already contracted with. In our opinions, her services offered a lot of value in relation to her. To say that we were relieved and extremely fortunate to have found Natalie is an understatement. During the remaining time before the wedding, Natalie kept us informed and on track every step of the way. She created a timeline and a checklist to be sure our daughter and fiancé knew what they had to do and when, and she handled all of the planning activities with the utmost of diligence. In addition, our daughter and fiancé felt very strongly about finding a “90’s cover band” for the reception. Natalie did the research, and used her multitude of industry sources to come up with three award-winning bands. After watching video clips and reviewing these bands’ credentials, our daughter and fiancé chose “The Replicas”. In addition, Natalie recommended a florist, Butterfly Florals, she had worked with many times. Natalie assured us that the florist was reasonably priced and offered great value, would be dependable, and would produce creative floral designs. Natalie’s judgment about the band and the florist couldn't have been better: they greatly contributed to the wedding’s great success. Months after the wedding, our family and friends are still raving about the music and the beautiful floral arrangements at the ceremony and the reception. On the wedding day, Natalie was always “there” for us. She and her assistants handled every detail with the utmost diligence and professionalism. All in all, the wedding photographs and video attest to Natalie's contribution to a great wedding. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have found her, and we regret that she didn't come along sooner. Natalie’s planning services are definitely a great value to any wedding. She is a very valuable “asset” to any wedding event. We wish we had the space in this review to say more than this. For all these reasons, and more, we highly recommend Natalie to anyone who wants to be sure that their wedding will be a raving success!
We were married just over a month ago and I am so happy that Natalie was there to help the day run smoothly and completely stress free. Natalie was listed as a preferred vendor for our venue, and after speaking with her, it was clear she knew her stuff. We were planning a fairly low-key wedding, but with highly demanding, high stress jobs, we needed a little more support in our corner. She was familiar with the layout, helped us navigate the unique restrictions and rules of our historic venue, and provided excellent recommendations to decorate and personalize the space. Natalie had previously worked with many of our vendors and had a great working relationship with them. She even helped us secure a photographer that ended up being a great fit for us! Natalie was easy to get in contact with, via e-mail, text and phone, and it was easy to arrange venue site visits and times to drop off decorations with her. She was flexible enough to accommodate our sometimes less that traditional plans and followed our lead on what was important to us. The day of, Natalie and her assistant, Lisa, took care of EVERYTHING. We were blown away by the attention to detail, including the layout of flowers, photos, candles and other decorations, as well as the gorgeous layout and attention to detail of our dessert table. We were able to enjoy the day and spend time with our family and friends, while Natalie took care of everything behind the scenes. She checked in with us throughout the evening, ensuring we had everything we needed and helping keep us on track time wise. Natalie was able to seamlessly pack up everything without disrupting the fun and flow of the evening (our venue required everything be brought in only 2 hours before the wedding and completely cleaned up before we left).
We were happy to have Natalie's support and guidance throughout the wedding planning process - thanks Natalie!
Natalie is amazing and helped fulfill every aspect of our big day. As type-A East Coasters with full professional careers, we didn't have the time or attention span a couple would normally need to devote to every detail. Fear not! Natalie Sofer took care of everything - and hit all of our specifications (like creating a 90's cover band out of whole clothe which knocked the ballroom off its feet). She was a huge smile and sense of warm relaxation in a sea of high emotions (like the multiple Triple-A emergencies we had to put out on the day of). Natalie was even there with a soothing hand after the wedding when issues came up. She is fantastic and I cannot recommend her more highly.
Natalie was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was responsive, helpful, and had a wonderfully positive energy throughout the planning to my big day. I'm so happy to have found her and would recommend her to anyone!
Natalie is awesome! She was referred to me by my bridesmaids. She is very reasonable compared to other quotes. The best thing about Natalie is she is super responsive. I loved chatting with her on facebook IM.
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