Wedding and Event Planning in San Diego County since 2004
Bliss Events has the knowledge and confidence that come with experience, and we believe your wedding planning should be low-stress and fun. Since 2004, our team has worked with couples on celebrations of every kind, bringing intention to every detail, clear communication, and masterful knowledge.
Google 5.0, 62 reviews, all 5-star
The Bliss Planner
Pick a package, pick your scale, and see the fit with a real estimate range. The planner uses only the prices Bliss Events publishes, and the estimate is an estimate. Bliss confirms the final price at your consultation.
Three ways to work together, from the final month to every step of the way.
Guest count and venue shape the plan. Either one can wait until your consultation.
Step 3 · Your fit
From $13,000
Full-service planning for your wedding, from the first conversation to the end of the reception.
Estimate only, from the prices Bliss Events publishes. Bliss confirms the final price at your consultation.
Request your consultationPackages
Working with Bliss Events means having a reliable partner for your wedding planning journey, whether it is tying it all together at the end, guiding you every step of the way, or creating an entirely custom plan.
Share your wedding vision, dreams, and expectations with us, and Bliss Events will take care of the rest. From start to finish, we guide you through the entire process, including vendor selection, design, and etiquette.
Starting at $13,000
Start with this packageNot every couple needs the same level of support, and not every wedding fits neatly into one package. Bliss Events will work with you to create a custom planning package that best fits your wedding.
Between $3,600 and $13,000
Build a custom planYou have chosen your vendors, finalized the decor, ordered the favors, and are working on those perfect vows. Your work is done. This is where we step in to manage vendors and orchestrate the final details and logistics.
Starting at $3,600
Finish with this packageReal celebrations
A selection of our couples, their weddings and celebrations, and the thoughtful details that made each event unique and personal.
A Table on the Hill
Exquisite Sophistication
L'Auberge Del Mar
Modern Classic
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Glamorous & Traditional
Park Hyatt Aviara
Fun & Whimsical
Hotel del Coronado
Delicate & Lush
Photography: Ether & Smith, Sara France, Petula Pea Photography, Orange Turtle Photography, Black Shutter Media. Scroll the row to see all five celebrations.
Why Bliss
Bliss Events has the confidence that comes with experience. What sets us apart is our personalized approach, extensive local venue knowledge, and established vendor relationships. Our goal is to ensure that your wedding is uniquely yours and flawlessly executed.
Every couple is welcome. Every background, every faith, every kind of family. Love is love.
*As reported in the SD Voyager interview with Rachel Welland and the Peerspace guide to San Diego event planners.
Owner and Planner
In weddings since 2007. Bought the business in 2007. BFA in Interior Design, formerly at L'Auberge Del Mar.
“Go the extra mile, it’s never crowded!”
Planner, joined 2012
Started in events at SeaWorld, then Westfield Malls. Treats each wedding like it is her own.
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for!”
Planner, joined 2013
Planned her own wedding with Bliss in 2010, then joined the team. Master of logistics.
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
Planner, joined 2012
20 years of event experience. Former professional beach volleyball player.
“Every day is a gift.”
Kind words
Bliss Events is playful at heart, but serious about creating meaningful relationships with our clients and vendors. Here is what they have to say, in their own words.
“We can’t thank you enough for your help in making our wedding such a success! In all of our planning, hiring you was definitely the smartest decision we made. Your attention to detail and your tireless commitment to keeping us organized and on schedule were amazing.”Joy & Sam · Martin Johnson House
“Working with the team at Bliss was an exceptional experience from start to finish. On the actual wedding day itself, we didn’t have to think about a single logistical problem. The Bliss team was ON IT.”Justine & Cameron · Darlington House
“The Bliss Events team is top-notch. Bliss made it far easier for me to enjoy the day than I ever thought possible. From pre-wedding emails to working with vendors to communicating with our guests during the event, everything was on point and delivered with style and class.”Julie & Lawrence · Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Mentions and press
These features come from independent guides and publications, not from Bliss Events. Each one links to the original.
ThreeBestRated lists Bliss Events among the 3 best wedding planners in San Diego, scoring 117 out of 120 inspection points with a 4.9 score.
ThreeBestRatedPeerspace ranks Bliss Events number 10 in its 2026 guide to the 15 best event planners in San Diego.
Peerspace, 2026Totally San Diego places Bliss Events at number 5 in its 2026 list of the top 5 San Diego wedding planners.
Totally San Diego, 2026StorageCafe ranks Bliss Events number 1 in its guide to the top 10 best event planners in San Diego.
StorageCafe, published 17 August 2021SD Voyager interviews Rachel Welland about building Bliss Events and planning about 75 weddings and events a year.
SD VoyagerEast County Magazine interviews Rachel Welland in its piece on wedding planners and their advice for couples.
East County Magazine, 7 June 2010FAQ
The answers below come from the Bliss Events website. If your question is not here, ask us at your complimentary consultation.
The venue coordinator’s job is to ensure the venue runs smoothly, with responsibilities such as overseeing in-house food and beverage, ensuring in-house tables and chairs are set correctly, directing venue staff, and fulfilling contractual obligations. They do NOT manage your vendors, run your rehearsal, keep the wedding day running on time, set up your decor and personal items, and manage your wedding party and guests. These are the wedding planner’s duties. Both people have important jobs, but different responsibilities.
The starting price for our base package, Tying It All Together, is $3,600. Full service wedding planning (our Every Step of the Way package) starts at $13,000. We also offer customized planning packages, and the price falls between $3,600 and $13,000. The best way to determine the cost for your needs is to schedule a complimentary consultation with us to discuss your wedding plans.
Yes, we can. In fact, about half of our clients do not live in San Diego County; they live all over the world. So we are very comfortable with out-of-city, out-of-state, and out-of-country clients and communicating via phone, email, Zoom, Google Meet, and more. Our local San Diego County knowledge will make you feel confident you are getting the best support for your wedding.
We work with every background, faith, age, and family structure. All are welcome: same-sex couples, interfaith ceremonies, multicultural celebrations, and more. Love is love.
Statistics show that the average wedding takes approximately 250 hours to plan (that is equivalent to over 6 full work weeks). A planner can save you time, help you prioritize your vendors, get your budget in order, provide qualified vendor referrals, accompany you to vendor meetings and know what questions to ask, review vendor contracts, negotiate on your behalf, and help with design ideas. In the final month before your wedding, a planner will confirm your vendors, create a timeline, run your rehearsal, and be there to ensure that you, your family, and friends enjoy a totally stress-free day.
The planner you meet at your consultation is the same person you will be working with during your entire wedding planning process. Your planner begins to develop their relationship with you during your consultation, then we keep it simple, straightforward, and easy for you. On your wedding day, your planner will also have a few assistants to help.
Consultation and contact
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