Wedding & Event Planning and Design
$2,500 starting price
Based in Orange County, love to travel!
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Nicolette Tedesco
OWNER, WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
Sparkling Soirées is a full-service wedding and event planning company based in Orange County, California. We believe that taking a personalized approach to creating events is the best way to transform a client’s dream into reality. Our team of wedding and event planners know the importance of forming a relationship with our clients, and we do not take lightly the immense honor that is planning the most personal and memorable day of someone’s life.
Our passion for helping a couple create their perfect wedding day is evident in each event we have the privileged to design, plan, and coordinate. We aim to create a dazzling celebration that reflects each couple’s personal style and exceeds their expectations. With exquisite attention to every detail, exceptional communication, and an abundance of positive energy, Sparkling Soirées' goal is to make sure your big day is as unique and joyful as your love story!
Sparkling Soirées offers Full Planning, Partial Planning, and Event Managment. Our job is to support you and reduce the stress of the wedding planning process from the day you get engaged all the way through to when you leave for your honeymoon. We assist in scheduling appointments with vendors and finding the perfect venue for your wedding. Our expert team will help you choose photographers, videographers, entertainment services, catering, bakeries, florists, and rentals that reflect your personality and preferences! We would be honored to take this journey with you!
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Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette 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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- Nicolette TedescoOwner, Wedding & Event PlannerHello I’m Nicolette, owner & event planner for Sparkling Soirées! My passion for helping a couple create their perfect wedding day – one that reflects their personal style and exceeds their expectations – is obvious in each event I have been privileged to design, plan, and coordinate. With attention to every detail and an abundance of positive energy, my goal is to make sure your big day is as unique and joyful as your love story.
- Carly HumphreyWedding PlannerMeet Carly! Carly is one of our lead planners at Sparkling Soirées. With her eye for design & love of personalized details, she is the perfect addition to any couple’s big day! Carly says, “Nothing can compare to the moment a bride and groom catch a glimpse of each other for the first time – I love being a witness to such a special moment in their lives. It’s an honor to share the planning process with a bride and groom and help them turn their wedding dreams into a reality”
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5.0
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Nicolette and Carly from Sparkling Soirees receive overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. They are commended for going above and beyond, understanding and executing couples' visions perfectly while ensuring budget adherence. Reviewers express deep gratitude for the team's attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle unexpected mishaps with professionalism and grace. From creative touches to flawless execution and a calming presence, Nicolette and Carly receive high recommendations for their outstanding work in making weddings truly special and stress-free experiences.Review photos
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Amy K
5.0
1/22/2025
It’s been 3 months since our wedding and I am still dreaming of the perfect weekend we had, thanks to Nicolette and Carly. I truly don’t think I’ll ever have enough words to express my gratitude for Nicolette for being my right hand, girlfriend, therapist, negotiator, and so much more throughout the whole wedding planning process.
I’ll be honest, I’m a pretty picky person and knew the planner I chose for our wedding would not only have to be amazing at her job, but also just be someone who I could be friends with and who I felt understood me and I could be the most comfortable with.
I’m not kidding, I had about 9 calls lined up and sent out about 20 emails in my wedding planner search and was determined to find the right match. Instantly from my first call with Nicolette, I knew she was perfect! She not only added to the creativity, but had the best ideas and found the best ways to stay within budget and add so much more I didn’t realize was possible.
Coming from someone who is extremely indecisive but also had a vision in my head I wanted to execute.. Nicolette understood the vision from the beginning to the end and even more.
Nicolette is your girl. She fought for us through miscommunication issues up until the last minute with the venue and handled unexpected wedding day mishaps like a pro, I completely trusted her with the process and everything ended up being perfect!
We had a 3-day weekend event with a Japanese and Korean Ceremony followed by a traditional wedding ceremony/reception and brunch the following day that Nicolette and Carly absolutely crushed every detail going above and beyond!! They truly let us enjoy every moment and be so present with our loved ones, which was so special.
I would be lying if I said I didn’t shed a few tears once the wedding weekend was wrapping up because It was so bittersweet knowing all the hard work and endless texts, email threads and zoom calls would be coming to an end.
I truly felt like I gained a girlfriend, not just a planner through the process and it meant the world to me! Truly the best of the best and the best decision we made working with Sparkling Soirées. I promise you will be blown away and so taken care of with Nicolette and her fabulous team!! Highly highly recommend. We love you so much!!
Xoxo - Amy & Phillip
Amy M
5.0
12/20/2024
Carly Humphrey was an absolute dream wedding coordinator. She was there for us for every single question we had big or small. She was so patient and made the weeks leading up to our wedding and the day of so smooth. I could not have done it without her. She was so responsive, organized and brought so much calmness to the day. I could not recommend her enough.
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Amy W
5.0
12/19/2024
Nicolette and her whole team were hands down the best decision we made throughout our wedding process. Helpful, kind, organized, and wonderful don’t even come close to describe working with Nicolette! I would have a wedding every year if it meant Nicolette’s team could handle it! I feel so lucky to have enjoyed my planning process while I know so many feel opposite and it’s all because of Nicolette and her team. I would recommend Sparkling Soirées to anyone and everyone!!!
Vendor response 12/19/2024
Amy, thank you so much for the kind words! I adored working with you and Kevan and wish yo...
u all the best in this next chapter!
Ryan J
5.0
12/12/2024
Prior to meeting Nicolette we were very early in our wedding planning so we weren’t going to commit to a wedding planner yet. However, the moment Nick and I met her we knew she would be the perfect wedding planner for us. She was somehow even more excited for our wedding than we were, which made us look so much more forward to the whole planning process. We knew we could trust her with our ideas, vision, and budget. Every step of the way she and her team were highly detailed and organized, something I know I would not have been good at on our own. We looked forward to each and every one of our meetings with her because they were fun and gave us a good idea of how to make our vision come to life. Fast forward to our wedding day, everything went so perfectly and it was literally the best wedding we could have ever imagined. Every one of the creative touches Nicolette helped us add turned out so beautiful and made our wedding unique. We recommend Sparkling Soirees to all of our friends getting married because they want your wedding to be perfect just as much as their clients do.
Vendor response 12/19/2024
Thank you Ryan & Nick! Getting to be a part of your big day was such an honor & I am so th...
rilled that the day was everything we dreamed it would be and more!
Chelsea S
5.0
12/08/2024
As a wedding photographer, I've worked with many planners over the years, and I know firsthand how crucial a great planner is to the success of a wedding. When I first worked with Nicolette, I was immediately impressed by how organized, supportive, and professional she was. In fact, I was so blown away by her attention to detail and her ability to manage the entire vendor team that I knew I had to hire her for my own wedding someday. And I’m so glad I did!
Before we even officially booked our venue (Morgan Estate), Nicolette was already by my side. She reviewed the venue’s contract before we signed and caught several errors that could have caused big issues down the line. She helped us negotiate terms and made sure we were set up for success from the very beginning. From the moment she came on board, I knew we were in good hands.
On top of that, Nicolette provided invaluable support throughout the entire planning process. She worked tirelessly to make sure every detail was covered—from managing communication with vendors to making sure we got exactly what we wanted. She helped with the design and layout of both our ceremony and reception spaces, from the silverware to the linens, and every little detail in between. I was constantly amazed by how thorough and thoughtful she was in every decision.
When our wedding day finally arrived, Nicolette and her team were absolutely flawless. There were a few "fires" she had to put out behind the scenes, but I had no idea until weeks later—she kept everything running smoothly and never let anything disrupt our day. Her team was incredibly professional, but also so much fun! Our guests kept commenting on how on top of things they were and how seamless everything felt.
Nicolette and her team also made sure we were well taken care of throughout the entire event. We never had an empty drink in hand, and when it was time to hit the dance floor, they made sure we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves, without a single worry. It felt like we had a personal concierge for the whole day!
Nicolette is truly a planner who goes above and beyond for her clients. She's not just there to execute a plan, she’s there to make sure you have the best experience possible. She is bubbly, organized, and has an incredible ability to support both the couple and the entire vendor team. I honestly can’t imagine having a more perfect day without her.
If you’re looking for a planner who will treat you like family, bring your wedding vision to life, and handle everything with grace and professionalism, I can’t recommend Nicolette and her team highly enough. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of, and we owe so much of that to her.
Thank you, Nicolette, for everything—you and your team are simply the best!
Vendor response 12/10/2024
Chelsea, thank you so much for your incredibly sweet words! I am so honored you trusted me...
to be a part of your big day and loved every moment planning with you and Broc! So bittersweet that the wedding is over, but so happy for you two in this next chapter!
Calvin T
5.0
12/08/2024
We first had the good fortune of meeting Nicolette & The Sparkling Soirées Team as a part of our friends’ bridal party. It was the best wedding we had ever attended, and it was incredible to see Nicolette’s meticulous execution through the night. It was even more evident that an incredible amount of thought and planning took place in the months leading up to the wedding. We knew that when it was our turn to get married, we wanted Nicolette and the Team as our partners.
Fast forward two years, and we’re now married. In total, Nicolette spent 15+ months with us helping plan our wedding, and in that time she’s been a valuable advisor and expert in her field, a partner, a friend, a confidant, and at times, an emotional sounding board. Friends and family would constantly ask us how we were coping with the stress of wedding planning, but frankly, it was pretty easy thanks to Nicolette. Importantly, Nicolette has always been a great listener and is careful to use her experience to help us augment and fulfill our vision rather than impose something different or unwanted. She and the team have an unrelenting energy, passion, and positivity for what they do, and they are creative, kind, thoughtful, organized, versatile (e.g., budget, location, culture, etc.), and will do whatever it takes to execute on the vision.
Nicolette and her Team’s impact extended beyond bride and groom — we had so many guests share the following the day after: (i) it was a beautiful wedding and we had a great time, (ii) your wedding planner is awesome, and (iii) can we get her number? Selfishly, we want to keep her all to ourselves, but feel it’s only right that others get to experience the Nicolette & Sparkling Soirées show, which is why we are writing this review. Thank you, Nicolette and Team!
Vendor response 12/19/2024
Calvin & Kat, thank you for trusting us to be a part of your big day! Planning with you bo...
th was such a joy & I so miss our Zoom calls! Hope you are enjoying the holiday season as newlyweds!
Heather H
5.0
12/06/2024
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Carly and her team at Sparkling Soirees! From the moment we hired Carly as our wedding coordinator, she became a true partner in bringing our vision to life. Her attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and calming presence made all the difference in our planning process and on the big day.
Months before the wedding, Carly took the lead in communicating with all of our vendors, ensuring they were on the same page and that every detail was covered. She was in constant contact with our florist, photographer, venue, band, and others to confirm arrangements and iron out any potential issues before they arose. Carly even helped us select vendors that fit our style and budget, which was an enormous help.
One of the best things Carly did was work with us to create a detailed wedding day timeline. She took into account every little thing—from hair and makeup appointments to the timing of the ceremony and reception—to ensure the day flowed seamlessly. Carly walked us through the entire schedule and made sure we were comfortable with it. She was incredibly thorough in checking with each vendor to make sure they knew their role and the timing. Carly also brought up details that I would have never even thought of to make sure that they were taken care of day of!
On the day of the wedding, Carly and her team were absolutely incredible, taking care of everything behind the scenes, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Carly made sure all vendors arrived on time, handled any last-minute changes, and kept everything running smoothly. She checked in with us frequently to ensure we were happy and had everything we needed, all while ensuring that the timeline was followed to perfection.
What stood out to us most was how calm and collected Carly remained throughout the day. Her leadership and attention to detail meant that everything ran without a hitch. The ceremony, reception, and every transition between the two were flawless. Thanks to Carly, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our wedding day without any stress.
If you are looking for a wedding coordinator who goes above and beyond—who will not only create a beautiful and detailed plan, but will also execute it flawlessly—look no further than Carly and Sparkling Soirees. We will forever be grateful for her hard work, dedication, and the way she made our wedding day a dream come true. We cannot recommend her enough!
Vendor response 12/08/2024
Hi Heather!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! You were such an incredible...
couple to work with and it was such an honor to be a part of your special day and help bring your vision to life. I’m so thrilled to hear that you were able to relax and fully enjoy every moment of your wedding day—it’s exactly what we strive for!
Warmly,
Carly & The Sparkling Soirées Team
Adam W
5.0
11/23/2023
We had an amazing time. Hope to work with the team again!
Kellie H
5.0
10/21/2023
My husband and I got married on 5/6/23 and had the pleasure of having Carly as our Wedding Coordinator. As a bride who did most of the planning early on and by myself, I initially thought I just needed someone to execute the day of, as it was a requirement by our venue. Having gone through the experience now, Carly was invaluable to us! Her expertise was beyond helpful in creating our timeline and layout and it made the weeks leading up to our wedding so stress-free knowing she was coordinating with all of our vendors for us! She was such a calming presence on our wedding day and helped everything stay on track. She took care of setting up all of the decor, as well as cleaning and packing everything up the night of the wedding and it allowed us to be fully present on our wedding day and not worry about anything! Carly is incredible and we couldn't recommend her and Sparkling Soirees enough!
Vendor response 10/22/2023
Hi Kellie, thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure working with you and Paul ...
to make your day special!
Crystal C
5.0
5/25/2023
Hiring Sparkling Soirees was one of the best decisions I made when wedding planning. Carly was so amazing from beginning and all the way to the end. She handled all vendor communication towards the end so it left a nice breather for me. She ran rehearsal so smoothly and everyone knew how and where to be. She is literally the nicest person and you can tell she not only loves her job but she is amazing at it. Both Carly and Alli ran everything so perfectly on the wedding day, from setup/tear down, to helping bustle my dress and even putting my hair pin back in my hair. I absolutely loved that they also signed our guest book! You will not regret hiring these wonderful ladies. Thank you both so much for helping my day be even more special :')
Vendor response 06/15/2023
Hi Crystal, thank you so much, you are so sweet! It was such a pleasure to work with you a...
nd make your big day special!
Cheyenne C
5.0
12/15/2022
The best team I could've asked for! We had the pleasure of working with Nicolette and Danielle with Sparkling Soirees for our wedding day! We picked the Rose package because that fit best for us. After we had booked all our vendors, I didn't have to speak to them again because Danielle had taken over all communication! We had our venue walk through with Nicolette and planned how the day would go, she also walked us through the rehearsal on a separate day. The day of the rehearsal I handed my wedding binder over to Danielle with everything needed for the big day and she and her assistant handled the rest! I was so calm that day knowing everything was in their hands and how much trust we had built over the year planning everything! Did anything go wrong at the wedding? NO CLUE because if it did, they handled it. From my POV everything went perfect! They made sure we never had an empty drink the whole night, ate dinner, and just genuinely enjoyed our day. I couldn't have had a better team, if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Do yourselves a favor and hire Sparkling Soirees for your big day!
Abby S
5.0
8/18/2022
Sparkling Soirees was better than we could've dreamed! They were so positive and easy to work with from beginning to end. We worked with both Nicolette and Carly - Carly being there for the big day. Both ladies were beyond helpful and attentive to every small detail. They helped us with everything from planning 6 months out to the day-to-day changes and last minute details the week of the wedding. Our day would not have been so perfect without them! They took all our stress away on the big day, and I knew our wedding was in good hands with Carly in charge. We love Sparkling Soirees. Thank you!
Kacey C
5.0
2/20/2022
Nicollette and Cary are some of the sweetest coordinators! They organized and made the wedding process, and the wedding day so smooth and easy!!! Answer all my texts, calls and emails immediately. On the wedding day they took care of everything and throughout our wedding we’re the most positive and professional! If I could I would give them 10 stars. Thank you Nicollette and Cary for making our wedding day that much better!
Vendor response 02/22/2022
Hi Kasey! Thank you so much for this review, I had the most incredible time working with y...
ou and Kyle. Wishing we could work with you all over again!
Taryn W
5.0
11/20/2021
Hire Sparkling Soirees for your wedding planning and coordinating needs! Nicolette is an actual wedding fairy Godmother - so supportive, empathetic, friendly, thoughtful. She is so prompt and responsive to emails, texts, calls and she made the wedding planning process so smooth. She was a GEM with helping us postpone due to COVID-19 and very on top of planning with our new wedding date. Nicolette cares deeply for her clients and she turned my Pinterest board ideas into the most dreamy wedding day. We were blown away with how perfect our day was. We love Nicolette and are so grateful for her love and support!
Spencer G
5.0
11/13/2021
Greatest wedding coordinator out there. Carly was our coordinator and we can’t say enough amazing things about her. Our wedding went absolutely perfectly without any hitches whatsoever thanks to Carly. We love this company so much and highly recommend!!!!
Vendor response 11/17/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words Spencer! We are so glad that Carly was able to bring...
your wedding dreams to life. We wish you and Cris all the best in this next chapter of life together! Best, Nicolette
Tammy L
5.0
7/03/2021
I wish my husband and I could give Nicolette and Sparkling Soirees 10 stars for the service and attentiveness they gave. We met Nicolette through our venue (Fete the Venue in Costa Mesa). It was important to us that our Wedding Coordinator knew our venue space and would have our back throughout the planning process.
Nicolette was always there to support us, especially through the tough experience of postponing our wedding due to COVID. She was understanding and empathetic as we sorted through these unprecedented circumstances. She was always organized and prepared to make sure we were prioritizing the most important things in the months leading up to our big day.
On our wedding day, she and Brady kept us on track, while making sure my husband and I had special moments together to soak it all in. Nicolette and Brady wouldn't let any small hiccup interfere with us having a good time! We can't say enough positive things about Nicolette and her team and would recommend them to any couple!
Erin M
5.0
6/30/2021
If you're looking for a coordinator who will exceed all expectations for your wedding, stop searching now. Nicolette is your girl. Where do I begin? Nicolette knows. her. stuff. and she executes it all effortlessly. I cannot even explain how much it meant for my husband and I to have Nicolette leading up to our big day. She eased our anxieties, and made wedding planning feel so manageable from the big stuff to the small stuff. She gracefully navigated all the curveballs that naturally come with planning a wedding, and made us feel confident going into out big day.
Our wedding day was absolute PERFECTION, and we owe most of that to Nicolette. She checked in with us consistently, made sure we always had drinks and food at our reception, fixed my dress when the bustle broke, and just let us actually ENJOY our day because we knew that if anything happened, she had it handled.
Oh, and she's just the sweetest and most likable person which helps a ton when you communicate so much with your coordinator. You need a coordinator, and it needs to be Nicolette.
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