Lily May Events & Design

Service levels: Full-service planning

About Lily May Events & Design

Lily May Events & Design

Event Planning, Design & Decor

I have been officially working as a professional wedding planner since 2017. My love of all things weddings and events began at an early age. I worked at a country club in the summers before my freshman and sophomore year of college, I worked on the food and beverage staff which included being a banquet server, and can you guess which was my favorite shift to work, you guessed it, the weddings. Once I got to the point in my life where my friends were starting to get engaged and I was a bridesmaid in their weddings, I found myself taking on extra duties and wanting to be more involved that it hit me, I need to pursue being an event planner.

My sister entrusted me with the responsibility for her destination wedding in Mexico along with planning her entire bachelorette party and that is where the beginning of Lily May Events began. I am so passionate about every event I have the honor of working and nothing brings me more joy than seeing everything come to fruition from our initial meeting all the way to the first dance you share as Mr. & Mrs. I will do quite literally anything for my couples on their wedding to make it as seamless of an event as possible, I’m here for you!

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	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description			**Please note - this is for month-of management as we do not offer day-of coordination as a service. This is for the benefit of both yourself as the couple as well as myself as your wedding planner :)
Planning begins	12 Months out	9 Months out	3 Months out
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Vendor Selection
Budget Planning
Contract Review
RSVP Tracking
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Rentals & Linens
Wedding Website
Pricing	Starts at $7,000	Starts at $3,500	Starts at $2,500

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Best wedding planner!
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•Talia S.•Oct 24, 2024
Miranda was absolutely amazing. We worked with her for a year to plan for our Sonoma wedding. She was recommended from a friend whose wedding she also planned and it was stunning. Even though she was not from the Sonoma area, she did an amazing job finding everything from the venue, to the vendors, photographer, and DJ. She has great attention to detail and really makes you feel at ease in the planning process. We had absolutely no idea what we wanted or what we were doing, but she made both me and my husband way less stressed on every matter. We even had a last minute DJ issue and she found us a new one right away. She helped set up food tastings and made sure we were on track for the big day in terms of seating charts and other small details. The wedding was perfect and she did a fantastic job telling us exactly what to do and where to be. She even helped my brother, the officiant, with what he was suppose to say during the ceremony, as this was his first time officiating. She did the signage, decor, literally everything and alleviated all the stress and jitters on our day. I couldn’t recommend her enough to plan and help on your day. I’d hire her again ten times over! Thank you, Miranda!!
The best wedding planner!!!
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•Lauren P.•Sep 13, 2024
I can't say enough great things about Miranda and her team! From our first conversation, we immediately connected with her and she already felt like a friend. She quickly understood our vision for our wedding and what was important to us. She encouraged us to make it very personal and unique--she never shot down any weird ideas we might've had but also brought an experienced perspective, while also keeping us on track with all of the little details and scheduling. She was so well-organized and professional while also keeping things stress-free, light, and fun. There were no questions too big, too small, or too personal with all the drama that can come with such a big event. Miranda was easy to reach via text/email, and took the initiative to reach out and schedule check-ins when needed to make sure we stayed on track with the huge to-do list that comes with a wedding. Her vendor recommendations & other suggestions were awesome, but she also respected a couple of the areas where we found our own vendors with no questions asked. She truly helped us get every detail settled, down to the napkins and our catering order details. She took all the stress off once we got to the month of and leading up to the wedding day, confirming with our vendors so we didn't have to worry about it whatsoever. Our wedding day went seamlessly thanks to her--it sounds cliche but it was the most fun and beautiful day ever and we were able to really enjoy it thanks to Miranda. We couldn't have asked for a better planner and I would recommend her to anyone getting married in the SD area! She also helped us with signage for the day-of and did a beautiful job at a super reasonable price.
Scripps Seaside Forum Wedding
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•Rozely B.•May 1, 2024
We worked with Miranda for almost 2 years for our wedding. What an absolute dream it was to work with, and get to know, Miranda!! She provided expert guidance as we planned our wedding at Scripps which involved many moving parts and bringing in all of our vendors. All of her vendor recommendations were ON POINT and she understood our vision from day 1. She made wedding planning so fun and, as a bride, I NEVER felt overwhelmed or stressed because Miranda was always 5 steps ahead - is she a mind reader? Maybe! Miranda was available everyday and always 1 text away. Her expertise came in especially during the last month of planning. She took control of everything and coordinated our vendors efficiently. She will go above and beyond for her couples and she always has such a wonderful attitude. She is a problem solver. Whenever an issue came up (like the pouring rain, or flipping 100 chairs, or the groom forgetting his vows lol), she handled it. Miranda is also extremely attentive. We had 1 guest with epilepsy and she worked with the guest and dj during reception to make sure our guest was okay when lights and lasers came on… I can go on and on. Bottom line is that you just have to work with her to know how excellent she is. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat and my husband and I MISS WORKING WITH HER!! Love love love Miranda!
Miranda is the BEST!
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•Erin S.•Jan 10, 2024
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day, all thanks to Miranda. No idea was too grand for her; she was dedicated to turning our dreams into reality. Miranda meticulously handled every detail leading up to the event, coordinating with all our vendors and taking charge of logistics, leaving me stress-free on the big day. Not a single detail fell through the cracks, and Miranda's unwavering support was evident throughout. She checked in with me and my husband consistently, ensuring we had everything we needed. What sets her apart is her sweet and kind attitude, which remained intact even in the midst of potential stress. If she ever felt the pressure, you certainly wouldn't know it! Miranda's artistic touch extended to the stunning signage she created for our wedding. It seamlessly matched our colors and aesthetic, and we were overjoyed with the results. I can't recommend Miranda highly enough – she is the perfect person to transform your wedding dreams into a breathtaking reality.