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Weddings by Susan Dunne is a full service luxury wedding planner and design studio based in Los angeles, specializing in highly personalized, design driven celebrations for couples who value expertise, discretion, and exceptional guest experience.
Wedding Planner in Los Angeles, CA
California Wedding Planning at the Highest Level
Weddings by Susan Dunne is a full-service wedding planning and design studio serving Los Angeles, Southern California, and destination locations worldwide. Known for producing highly customized, design-driven celebrations, we specialize in weddings that require strategic planning, creative leadership, and thoughtful execution. Our role extends beyond coordination we act as planners, producers, and designers, guiding every decision while protecting the guest experience and the integrity of the event.
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STREAMLINED PROCESSEs,
and TANGIBLE CONNECTION
Susan Dunne is a Los Angeles based luxury wedding planner known for producing refined, intentional weddings and celebrations with seamless execution. With over a decade of experience and a background rooted in design and deep understanding of complex event logistics, Susan works closely with each couple to create bespoke celebrations that feel and look elevated, personal, and effortlessly executed from start to finish.
Based in Los Angeles, we serve clients throughout Southern California including Hidden Hills, Pacific Palisades, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, and destination locations worldwide. Whether planning an intimate estate celebration or a multi-day destination wedding, each event is orchestrated with precision and care.
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Full Service Wedding Planning & Design
As a full service luxury wedding planner, Weddings by Susan Dunne oversees every aspect of the planning process, from vendor curation and design to budget management, timeline creation, and flawless on site execution. Each wedding is approached as a bespoke project, crafted to reflect the couples vision while ensuring a seamless experience for guests.
Our services are designed for couples hosting complex, elevated weddings who value experience, discretion, and expert guidance. From private estates and destination venues to multi-day wedding weekends, we oversee logistics, vendor strategy, design development, and on-site execution. Clients work with us as their central point of contact—allowing them to enjoy the planning process while trusting that every detail is handled with precision.
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Weddings Designed for Couples Who Value Experience
Serving Los Angeles, Southern California & Destination Weddings Worldwide
Based in Los Angeles, we plan weddings throughout Southern California and internationally. Our work includes destination celebrations in France and Italy, as well as long-distance planning for clients hosting weddings away from home. This experience allows us to navigate logistics, vendor coordination, and design execution across regions—ensuring consistency, clarity, and excellence regardless of location.
mentorship
For Professionals Seeking Mentorship
Susan also offers mentorship and coaching for aspiring planners and event professionals sharing her business strategy, planning methodology, and design expertise.
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If you want a dedicated, professional, organized, and responsive planner, you must hire Susan and her team."
Susan and her team are simply the BEST.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of weddings are best suited for your services?
Full-service planning is best suited for couples who value expertise, structure, and a well led experience. Our clients understand the importance of having a trusted point of contact to manage details, decisions, and communication allowing them to remain present and enjoy the process. They prioritize quality, discretion, and thoughtful execution, and view planning as a collaborative partnership rather than a task to manage alone.
How far in advance should we hire a wedding planner?
We recommend engaging a wedding planner as early as possible, ideally 8 to 18 months before the wedding. Early involvement allows for stronger vendor availability, more thoughtful design development, and strategic pacing throughout the planning process. For destination or estate weddings, additional lead time is especially valuable to manage logistics, site considerations, and multi-day planning with ease.
How do you approach wedding budgets over two-hundred thousand
We approach budgets as strategic planning tools rather than spending limits. For highly customized weddings, the budget supports design integrity, guest experience, and operational excellence. We help clients allocate resources thoughtfully—balancing aesthetics, logistics, and priorities so every decision aligns with the overall vision. Transparency, long-term forecasting, and informed guidance ensure the investment feels intentional and well-managed throughout the process.
What does a Los Angeles–based wedding planner actually do for a European destination wedding?
As a Los Angeles based wedding planner producing destination weddings, our role is to provide centralized leadership across every phase of planning. We guide the creative vision, oversee budgets and contracts, curate vendor teams, and manage timelines—while coordinating seamlessly with on-the-ground partners abroad. This ensures the celebration reflects your personal style and standards, rather than defaulting to local templates, and is executed with consistency, clarity, and intention.
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