Intentional planning. Meaningful design.

California Wedding Planner

FOR CELEBRATIONS THAT FEEL 

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UNVEIL YOUR PERFECT DAY.

Teardrop Wedding Events is a full-service wedding and event planning team based in Southern California. Every decision is made with clarity and purpose, thoughtfully considered and seamlessly brought to life.

California Wedding Planner

Based in Southern California


Available for weddings throughout California and destination celebrations around the world.

San Diego Wedding Planner

The Teardrop Approach

Exclusively Crafted Planning, Design & Production

Exceptional planning begins with trust. Our planning experiences are thoughtfully designed to protect your time, advocate for your vision, and guide every decision with confidence from the first conversation to the final detail. Explore our services and starting investments to find the experience best suited to your celebration.

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The art of celebration is in the details. Visual storytelling, led by feeling.

Beautiful design matters, but the structure behind it matters just as much.

Planning should feel grounded in trust, guided with clarity and supported by someone who understands not only the vision you're creating, but everything it takes to bring it to life.

My role extends far beyond logistics. Teardrop was built on the belief that exceptional celebrations begin with thoughtful leadership. Every wedding is approached with calm direction, refined design and a commitment to protecting your time, advocating for your vision and thoughtfully guiding every decision from beginning to end.

The result is more than a beautifully designed wedding. It is a planning experience that feels seamless, personal, and unmistakably yours

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The Heart Behind Teardrop

If our approach resonates with you, we'd be honored to be part of your story.

Stories From Our Couples

  • I cannot say enough amazing things about Teardrop Events!

    From the very beginning, Carlina made me feel completely heard and supported. She was incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and helped bring my exact vision to life. Her communication was always clear and reassuring, and she truly advocated for me every step of the way. I can’t recommend Carlina enough!

    ★★★★★

    - Ericka & Nick Robelas

  • We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience with Carlina and Teardrop Wedding Events!

    Overall, the experience was nothing short of amazing, and we’re beyond grateful for her support in making our dream wedding a reality. I highly recommend Carlina to anyone looking for a coordinator who truly goes above and beyond for you on your special day!

    ★★★★★

    - Amayah & Bryan Arvie

  • From our very first meeting with Carlina, we felt like we were catching up with an old friend.

    When we started looking into hiring a wedding planner, we met with several amazing people, each with great ideas and packages. She’s incredibly professional, but in a way that’s comfortable and familiar—like she's always been part of our lives. We genuinely can’t recommend her enough. Carlina was not only our wedding planner—she felt like a friend who made sure our day was unforgettable.

    ★★★★★

    - Eddie & John Ingellis

  • I recently worked with Carlina from Teardrop Wedding Events for our wedding and she was exceptional!

    She brought my vision to life with perfect precision and allowed me to enjoy the day without worrying about any details. Her expertise and flawless execution made our special day truly magical. Hiring Carlina was undoubtedly one of our best decision. Teardrop Wedding Events far exceeded our expectations.

    ★★★★★

    - Sydnie & Joe Saldivar

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Inspired by Design.

A bride and groom kissing during their wedding reception outside at night, with a floral wedding cake on the table in front of them. The bride is wearing a white sleeveless wedding dress with a choker necklace, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. There is a lit candle on the table, and a decorated cake with flowers and fruit.
Elegant dinner table set with flowers, candles, and a table number 6, in a dimly lit setting.
Nighttime outdoor dinner party with people sitting at long tables under string lights and star-shaped lanterns, surrounded by trees.

A Glimpse Inside

Our Gallery 

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For the brides who scroll for art

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Honest answers to the questions every couple asks before hiring a wedding planner. These are the exact conversations I walk my clients through when guiding them toward a seamless, fully supported wedding experience.

Get clarity before you make a decision.

Still unsure what level of support you need? I’ll walk you through it.

Answers based on real weddings, real budgets, and real planning experience